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Barco visuals provide PC-21s with a display to remember
A twin turboprop trainer can’t hope to fully replicate an F-16 fighter, but rookie pilots with the Republic of Singapore Air Force will quickly get a feel

A twin turboprop trainer can’t hope to fully replicate an F-16 fighter, but rookie pilots with the Republic of Singapore Air Force will quickly get a feel for the complex systems and information management tasks they will ultimately face through the advanced visual systems of the Pilatus PC-21s they will soon be using.

The Swiss airframer has sought to provide a flexible and efficient training platform that can accommodate basic, advanced and lead-in fighter instruction. It always knew the cockpit’s visual system would be a crucial element, and so early on it turned to display specialist Barco to develop just the right package. For the Belgian company, the PC-21 program has provided an excellent showcase for its ability to apply advanced display technology.

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