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  • fdk2008
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    Originally posted by Randy
    They are producing PT6 for the foreign orders. These are brand new aircrafts. SLAF placed this order in 2015. These will replace older air frames SLAF got.

    PT 6 is good low cost airplane as basic trainer and for acrobatic displays. Very suitable for small economies like us! Whole order was $5 million.

    This is one of the cheapest solution. So Can someone please explain how this is 'Waste of money' ? Apart from just criticizing. Chinese aircrafts are the cheapest to maintain also! Even one western basic trainers would cost more than $ 5 million.
    We do use the Cessna 150's for basic training aswell right?

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    • Randy
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      They are producing PT6 for the foreign orders. These are brand new aircrafts. SLAF placed this order in 2015. These will replace older air frames SLAF got.

      PT 6 is good low cost airplane as basic trainer and for acrobatic displays. Very suitable for small economies like us! Whole order was $5 million.

      This is one of the cheapest solution. So Can someone please explain how this is 'Waste of money' ? Apart from just criticizing. Chinese aircrafts are the cheapest to maintain also! Even one western basic trainers would cost more than $ 5 million.

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      • Max
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        PT6 is a single-engine, dual-seat propeller trainer, it serves aviation schools in China for basic training of student pilots.

        http://hongdu.com.cn/yw/cpxx/index.htm


        It can carry two crew members, including a student pilot and instructor pilot. It is also fitted with multi functional display, radio communication and navigation equipment, distance measuring equipment, rate of climb indicator and air data computer.

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        • SLD-N
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          Originally posted by Haleef
          Now there'll be more flying on the independence day! Our people should know to use a proper smoke system on any aircraft to make the parade more colorful! Pointless doing it at airshows with white smoke and not doing it on parades like this.
          SLAF may put these 6 PT-6 aircraft in other airports other than the Anuradhapura base for training purposes.

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          • Haleef
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            Originally posted by fdk2008
            At least 5 operational( 5 flew in the indepence day)
            Now there'll be more flying on the independence day! Our people should know to use a proper smoke system on any aircraft to make the parade more colorful! Pointless doing it at airshows with white smoke and not doing it on parades like this.

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            • fdk2008
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              Originally posted by banuthev
              Do you know how many PT-6 are currently in SLAF fleet ? among them how many of them are active ? I am really curious why do we need more PT-6 aircraft for our country.
              At least 5 operational( 5 flew in the indepence day)

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              • ejanson65
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                Originally posted by fdk2008
                I think they would be used for acrobatics,and it's say's these are brand new,I think PT 6 is still in production
                The article has pictures - I thought they were taken at an Aviation museum.

                Those are the actual 6 aircraft!

                Don't look new to me - refurbished with a zero time engine most likely.

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                • banuthev
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                  Originally posted by fdk2008
                  I think they would be used for acrobatics,and it's say's these are brand new,I think PT 6 is still in production
                  Do you know how many PT-6 are currently in SLAF fleet ? among them how many of them are active ? I am really curious why do we need more PT-6 aircraft for our country.

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                  • fdk2008
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                    Originally posted by banuthev
                    Oh jeez! Waste of money might be withdrawn from service since it's expensive for the Gov to maintain the aircraft. This is another order like MA60, Alstom locomotives etc..

                    When these are going to be ferried to Sri Lanka?
                    I think they would be used for acrobatics,and it's say's these are brand new,I think PT 6 is still in production

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                    • banuthev
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                      Originally posted by ejanson65
                      China dumping more of their worn out old junk in Sri Lanka - this aircraft first entered service in 1960!

                      Complete with a Russian radial engine built in China - that's pretty specialised maintenance. Doubt these will last very long.

                      Just look at the pictures in the article!

                      Journalists - time to investigate and ask some questions.
                      Oh jeez! Waste of money might be withdrawn from service since it's expensive for the Gov to maintain the aircraft. This is another order like MA60, Alstom locomotives etc..

                      When these are going to be ferried to Sri Lanka?

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                      • ejanson65
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                        China dumping more of their worn out old junk in Sri Lanka - this aircraft first entered service in 1960!

                        Complete with a Russian radial engine built in China - that's pretty specialised maintenance. Doubt these will last very long.

                        Just look at the pictures in the article!

                        Journalists - time to investigate and ask some questions.

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                        • SLD-N
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                          SLAF has accepted 6 brand new PT-6 training aircraft!
                          The Commander Accepts Six (6) PT-6 Aircraft from CATIC | Sri Lanka Air Force
                          http://www.airforce.lk/news.php?news=3599

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                          • Randy
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                            Originally posted by Shayansp
                            Does anyone know how many hours per year SLAF pilots fly? For jets and transports?
                            Answer for your question is in www.parliament.lk and go to papers presented. Then find SLAF Annual Report.

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                            • Shayansp
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                              Does anyone know how many hours per year SLAF pilots fly? For jets and transports?

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                              • ejanson65
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                                Originally posted by Shayansp
                                It seems they want new jets just for the glamour.
                                It's all about the side deals - that's how 'Business' is done in Sri Lanka.

                                The purchase price is higher than the actual price and the difference is funneled back.

                                The Commissions on the deal are pocketed without any investigation.

                                This is true for almost all purchases.

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