#47 Demo Flight in the Tecnam P2012 Traveller Twin

[@chcr8150]

Boy that “full power” power-on stall got my attention - I don’t think I’ve ever seen a Garmin attitude indicator display show that much pitch up! How did it feel in the plane? In the 310 I trained in that type of power-on stall would have been a big no-no, we used half throttle and it still felt like you were pointed straight up. I’m also curious about setting power with prop control only, what system is it allows the pilot to do that, some type of electronic or computer engine control? The steep approach looked awesome! Thanks Rich!

[@FlyingwithRich]

That was very impressive and Rick solid stable. The ECS system handles the loser based on RPMs so MP and fuel automatic from ECS. Very simple. Steep approach was impressive too - don’t know where you would ever need to do that but clearing an obstacle prior to short field landing would be very easy. Thanks for watching.

[@ronconrad3507]

Thanks Capt. Rich

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you!

[@williamseneka9959]

I had the Italian guy say the TO is a STOL, so the pull hard control back prior to TO roll, n in the lift-off, then ease back..with power adjustments via prop (to 2400)..

[@dwightc3080]

Have always favored the Caravan, but the Traveler offers the extra safety of having that extra engine. Very nice plane, very solid.

[@JaidenJimenez86]

I did a little looking to see how the Traveler stacks up against the Caravan - it seems that although it is not quite as capable in some areas, the operating costs appear vastly lower. That, combined with better safety, a more comfortable interior with better amenities makes me think that this plane could very well steal the Caravan's thunder in at least the commuter sector.

[@polmarchal6884]

A caravan has a turbine engine

[@003rog]

Wow, this is a very nice airplane! Thanks for another great video Rich.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you.

[@lastorianostra8173]

many years ago, I did my SOLO on a Tecnam P-92... great project!!!

[@pivotmasterJX]

The cape air special! See these every day.

[@kennethcraig6439]

I used to fly the DHC 6 Twin Otter in Hawaii to some of the smaller airports like Hana and Kalaupapa, Kapalua, West Maui. This would be a great airplane for those smaller airports. What a great airplane! I am a big fan of the Technam P2006T Twin Rotax 4 seater twin also.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thanks for the message!

[@peredavi]

Tecnam looks lie a real winner for that mission segment. When I fly my C206 into KBIL for a COSTCO run I see a flock of them at Cape Air. Funny seeing Cape Air out here in Montana. They were big back east when I flew for Continental Express from KEWR.

[@byronpink9061]

Phenomenal technology to handle tactical situations. Loved it!

[@csact]

Man looks a lot like the Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander. Thanks for the video Rich.

[@FlyingwithRich]

It really does. There is a operation out of Camarillo that flew Islanders to Channel Islands for 40+ years. Thanks for watching!

[@vanderheijden1]

Thanks Rich for "flying with you" again. Compliments. Impressive flight characteristics make you feel safe in this beautiful twin.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you. Well said about the twin.

[@laszlokabath3196]

Thanks for the video and very clear explanation from the perspective of a pilot.

[@rogerclarke3291]

Really good video. loved how benign it was in the maintained stall. The automatic run up was really interesting how it reduces pilot work load . Thank you for sharing.

[@AV-iu6bd]

What a clean plane.

[@subpoppy1]

really cool. nice to see a company making a stab at the short haul niche. nice video

[@richardherrmann1954]

This will do just right for family and work .

[@KeithTingle]

gorgeous aircraft

[@galas455]

What a nice plane, without retracting gear, and the best part is that the cost on an annual just got cheaper and easier.

[@allfine.2791]

First time here and I am falling in love with the channel already!!!!!! 🥰🥰

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you!

[@ORC17]

thats a very interesting airplane! keep up the exceptional content!

[@Jolly_Green23]

I've never heard of this aircraft. Very nice!

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thanks for watching.

[@gtr1952]

We were just talking about the P2012 last night and this morning!! It all started with the new Cessna Sky Courier. Then the sich w/ Cape Air and the P2012! 8) The Sky Courier is very cool too!! Cape Air is replacing their Cessna 4xx's with the P2012's. We were speculating if they might add some Sky Courier's also. 8) 2- PT6's, very good performance!! I think they were designed for FedEx!? Interesting!! Great ride along, thanks Rich!! 8) --gary

[@dieselyeti]

I doubt Cape Air would add the new Cessna as it would mean maintaining two types instead of one, which would be more expensive.

[@gtr1952]

I mostly agree. If they did take on any cargo missions, or anything where more capacity was needed, the brand new Sky Courier would be an excellent choice. It's still single pilot certified, has big capacity, built like a tank and PT6's are so common now they are easy to get worked on! Parts are everywhere. It seems a great value! All things to look for when optimizing the bottom line. 8) Peace.. --gary

[@FlyingwithRich]

Skycourier is basically double the money and 19 seats. For operators who can fill the seats or fill it with boxes it will make a lot sense, but likely a different operator than the P2012. I think you will see Fed Ex phase out the Caravans for Skycouriers over time. We’ll see.

[@RealWoutLies]

I'll never get to fly a nice plane like this, but thanks for showing us.

[@alvarogaitan2529]

fantastic plane enjoy

[@ganeshpersaud5948]

This is powerful its real go for it deal

[@doncolbath5616]

Really enjoying the captions. Pretty funny.

[@hosegooseman5]

Great video. Thanks for sharing. Saludos !!!

[@MsMaurice69]

That is one hell of a plane. Rich what s the VNE and 80% speeds . The Allison 250 or RR 450 hp Turbine could be a match on long flights.

[@stuarthelliwell939]

Hi Rich, it would be great to get your opinion on the Tecnam P2006T, light twin engine retractible gear trainer. Just to get an experienced pilot’s perspective as a trainer but also as a personal aircraft. Great videos Rich, greetings from Germany!

[@Andrew-dr3wh]

Love your channel… thanks

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you!

[@capt.robertodegioannis9954]

Great plane..👍

[@captnjim44smith74]

Tecnam is in my top five for interest.

[@joesutherland225]

Looks like a great plane .versatile!

[@FlyingwithRich]

I agree - let’s see how it does in the market!

[@cargopilot747]

Good video. Nice looking aircraft. It possibly competes a little with the BN Islander, which is still in production, but this is a more modern design with a price that reflects that. It's amusing to watch with the CC on. "Mission" is often rendered as "bishop," "high duty cycle" is shown as "I did a cycle" and so on.

[@MerlinspopTBH]

Very impressive airplane.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thanks. I agree.

[@droge192]

The P2012 is an amazing machine. Have flown from Boston with Cape Air on these 5 or 6 times over the last year. So impressive.

[@honeycomb8753]

Impressive aircraft!

[@mr.manfredgobai7910]

Nice plane

[@unlikelyimager547]

Good, informative overview video. The auto-generated subtitles are kind of hilarious too. Tks.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you! Yeah and half of the subtitles are actually transcribed by a 3rd party and not auto generated 😂

[@sebastianyeadon1253]

sorry to see this isn't a diesel, thought it was initially... definitely seeming the way to go in the future, in Europe anyway.

[@DonAv8s]

I can’t wrap my head around the market for the P2012. Its a nicely appointed plane but for $2.6mm you can buy a very nice Cessna Caravan and fly it for a year before reaching the acquisition price of a P2012. You will fly a littler faster, have better useful load and have PT6A-114 reliability. An A&P told me Cape Air was having issues with the engines.

[@FlyingwithRich]

There is a strong component and appeal for redundancy of twin engine. Caravan will burn more block time fuel but fuel costs will be similar due to cheaper jet fuel. High utilization operations will likely have higher engine maintenance costs due to HSI interval and component cycles. We’ll see though - Caravan very tough competition for sure. Thanks for watching.

[@blegi1245]

For the type of flying cape air does(remember this aircraft is custom designed for cape air) caravan is not an option. Multiple short flights in an hour type of operation cycles out turbine engines way before they reach operating hour limit. Now you have to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars to overhaul an engine that has half of it's nominal tbo left. Piston engines only count hours. There is no cycle limit. They should have bought a turbine aircraft people have no idea what they are talking about. The engine overhaul costs would eat operators like cape air alive.

[@DonAv8s]

@@blegi1245 I didn’t suggest Cape Air should be flying Caravans. I said Cape Air may be having problems with the engines. Many operators run short hops with aircrafts with PT6 and other turbine engines. There are 135 operators like VeriJet flying short hops in single engine jets like SF50. The fact remains that it’s $2.6 mm for the Tecnam at 150 TAS doesn’t move the needle for me IMO and you don’t have nearly the National support as a Textron aircraft.

[@blegi1245]

@@DonAv8s go buy a textron turbine then. Why are you here crying instead?

[@DonAv8s]

@@blegi1245 Wow man! Do you work for Tecnam?

[@Cosme422]

Loved it

[@richardfrey3716]

The Tecnam Twin has a future as a short Haul commuter, maybe like Long beach to LAX or Van Nuys, Big Bear or the Springs ??? looks big enough inside to pack Cargo but I didn't notice any big door for that purpose....You Nailed it.... Thanks for the ride...

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thanks for the message and watching!

[@TexanUSMC8089]

It does have a big side door for cargo.

[@louissanderson719]

Cape Air on the East coast have 30 of these already. I think they have over 60 on order

[@MrSeebsy]

Nice airplane, I believe Cape air are replacing their twin cessna fleet with these.

[@FlyingwithRich]

You are correct. Thanks for watching!

[@notydady4105]

Can floaters be mounted onto it for landing on water?

[@jammusique]

Cool, as always! Would enjoy hearing you speak of the new Hondajet 2600: how good is it, will it make it to production, how long, engins from whom? Thanks

[@a-fl-man640]

stitching on the control yoke looks a bit dodgy unless that's just something due to the camera.

[@FlyingwithRich]

I didn’t look that close at yoke, but overall it was a very quality finish on the interior.

[@Factory400]

Looks like it has some mission crossover with a Caravan. Slow, unpressurized....but carries a lot of stuff.

[@chriskiwi2601]

Interesting video. Pity about the low sun angle.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Agree!

[@thedolt9215]

Sounds like he's flying with Furio from the Sopranos...

[@michelevannini1329]

Hi there did I understand properly that you fly this aircraft from take off on with the blue levers which are the prop levers? Thank you very much.

[@blackproject5677]

Great! What I see is yet one more Garmin avionics suite that needs ever constant software updates, especially with every malfunctioning part, that usually eats up my entire day or week and weekend depending on exactly what degree of 'Oh Sh--" we're into with an owner/operator screaming about warranty through the whole process. Cheers!

[@colinwallace5286]

I think they should try the Austro engines that Diamond uses. Complete efficiency, and no avgas issues.

[@tinolino58]

Check that video! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXvcamasp8eprZI

[@harryagrotis326]

That's what I said. Agree 100%

[@tinolino58]

Never go into diesel..

[@08turboSS]

DA42/62's are down for maint 60% of the time, not as reliable as been lead to believe.

[@liamhemmings9039]

Pretty plane. Cape Air uses Tecnam I think.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Yeah - unique airplane I hope the sell a ton of them.

[@Matt-mo8sl]

cool airplane. I kinda thought that airplane would be a little quicker than what it is.

[@akarandompilot]

I passed on this plane, and honestly not regretting it, but cool video non the less

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you. Did you buy something else?

[@akarandompilot]

@@FlyingwithRich hired to fly something else

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thanks!

[@rowaystarco]

I'm very much interested in how the Tecnam P-volt will turn out. Wideroe is working with Tecnam and Rolls Royce to make an all electric passenger plane for the short small routes in the north of Norway. If successful it will make the transport clean and cheaper for the customers

[@FlyingwithRich]

Me too!

[@philipbrit13]

Where is the tiller for taxi. Or are you using foot brakes ??

[@FlyingwithRich]

Rudder and differential braking. Thanks for watching!

[@mikercflyer7383]

Very impressive could it be used as Bush plan like the Kodiak?

[@FlyingwithRich]

It could be - it’s rugged and has great short field performance but I believe Kodiak has shorter TO & Landing performance.

[@PistonAvatarGuy]

Tecnam should test the Adept Airmotive 360T on this aircraft.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Don’t know much about that engine/company. Send me some info.

[@PistonAvatarGuy]

@@FlyingwithRich KZbin wont let me post links external links, but if you Google their company name, the website will come up. They don't have the 360T on the website yet, but they've sold one for installation on a Lancair kitplane.

[@PistonAvatarGuy]

@@FlyingwithRich There's also this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnLaZ6Kkhbqch80

[@FlyingwithRich]

Will do - thank you.

[@johnnywalker5635]

I’ve wanted this plane since it was released. Rich, did you get a headache towards the end of the video? Maybe caused by the sun?

[@FlyingwithRich]

I did - picked the wrong time of day! Thanks for watching!!

[@Wm-co2kx]

Rich, Have you come across unleaded avgas in your travels?thoughts,comments?

[@FlyingwithRich]

Not yet!

[@Wm-co2kx]

@@FlyingwithRich Rich, Have you flown any of these planes: Epic e1000 Cessna skymaster Piper aerostar Thanks

[@Wm-co2kx]

@@FlyingwithRich Rich, Do you think the ttx would have sold better with a conventional stick or yoke? I don't see any advantage to sidestick ...handicap.

[@nrborod1]

No pressurized cabin? Isn't some kind of handicap?

[@FlyingwithRich]

Not really a long haul aircraft where you need to get up high so pressurization not a priority.

[@oppoandroidf1174]

So silent....👍👍👌👌

[@franciscochagas992]

Esse avião e top demais

[@hawkmoe2789]

nice

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thanks!

[@cesararevalo2544]

Automatic check on the engines and auto leaning.....!!. I want one of those.... The engines nois is anoing though

[@FlyingwithRich]

It’s not too bad in the airplane. Let’s blame it on GoPro.

[@marcocasati6953]

17:36 Yawn! non-pressurized cabin 😂

[@pilotmiami1]

Bravo

[@robertd4468]

I modern day Shrike Commander.

[@hptdeaftourinvietnam]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@peterwakeman9930]

Could it be a Islander replacement?

[@FlyingwithRich]

Yes - perfect replacement, but I think the market for that piston twin in that category could be limited. I hope I'm wrong!

[@roygeorgemantosh6913]

Are they sold in California??

[@FlyingwithRich]

Their US factory is in Florida.

[@thesearcherman6652]

I best that Demo pilot would have crapped himself if you had lost one on take off without enough runway to put it back. Thanks!

[@มดแดง-ฃ3ข]

มันก็มีอยู่ 2 แบบนี้แหละ 1 เครื่องยนต์กับ 2

[@mtkoslowski]

Do you know why Italian is the predominant language of opera? All the words in Italian end in vowels! 😀

[@smaviation]

Love all the geniuses suggesting what would be better, instead of appreciating the aircraft for what it is 😂😂

[@FlyingwithRich]

Sharp critiques are not hard to come by on KZbin!

[@MasterCarguy44-pk2dq]

Its Italian which means it will break a lot.

[@jkmillard1]

Pay all that money and not get pressurization?

[@FlyingwithRich]

I wouldn’t do that if you need pressurization. Thanks for watching!

[@samvelsimonyan7375]

❤❤❤

[@jasoncrandall]

156 knots on 40gph? Really?

[@FlyingwithRich]

@@jasoncrandall correct.

[@tertiusmyburgh2596]

Absolute bull on the range, I don't know why Tecnam wants to state these ranges as the aircraft can't do it. It has a 4-hour range with IFR reserves, not the 8-hours, never. I picked one up for a ferry, with ferry tanks we only had 8 hours. 65% power as in the video she was burning 46 GAL an hour, she only holds 190 usable

[@FlyingwithRich]

Good feedback - thank you!

[@69spadger69]

He’s talking about Loiter setting of 8 hrs.

[@abstractbybrian]

Toilet?

[@maxmondleben8770]

Hello

[@paulhathaway6292]

The subtitles are hilarious. Just sayin. Great airplane tho.

[@forestdruid2816]

A beautiful and expensive toy. With a flight weight of 3000 kg, a speed of 250 km / h, gasoline consumption is 150 liters / hour. Watch from 14:25 . Very bad. I have an ancient 70 year old huge Antonov-2. So it also consumes 150 liters/hour at 5000 kg. And the upgraded AN-2 without a lower wing, the TR-301 aircraft consumes 100 liters /hour.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Interesting comparison!

[@forestdruid2816]

@@FlyingwithRich Yes, this TR-301 aircraft with very poor aerodynamics, fabric covering with a weight of 4500 kg consumes 100 liters / hour of gasoline. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJ6vn5iIZ66mjsU&ab_channel=%D0%90%D0%BB%D0%B5%D0%BA%D1%81%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B4%D1%80%D0%91%D0%BE%D1%80%D0%B8%D1%81%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%BA%D0%BE A miniature and elegant P 2012 should consume up to 80 liters / hour with a weight of 3000 kg.

[@dezmondweghe2588]

'We' believe this aircraft should have been developed with Turbines in mind as in most countries now that Avgas' & even Avtur' (Aviation Turbine/'Diesel' fuels') is becoming limited & also sold 'deliberately' containing many contaminants' (especially in Corrupted Afrika') - as well as many changes soon as with 'Hydrogen & Electric' powered drive motors' moving towards 'Fully Autonomous' vehicles' - also 'we' here would prefer to fly a single 'Turbine' over long distances of cold &/or warm waters' as the PC 12 ( at MTOW ) rather than these 'Sticky Old technology' Engines' - also it is clear that 'Google captions' could NOT get the Italian accent right in places' > still a good video much enjoyed & of the plane's' capabilities' ?? > Shalom >>

[@marcospaim77]

Vocs não filmam a decolagem

[@erickg3508]

2.6 million for a piston twin is too much

[@sincityspy702]

UGH cant stand the mic quality keeps going in and out so annoying after 3 minutes of that I just left. wanted to watch it but was more annoyed of the audio

[@mrthomsen_gt3313]

Troll

[@Captnoatp]

Sure is one nice looking plane. That steep approach was really steep and impressive. Single engine operation and handling seems to be fairly simple and easy. Wish they had a diesel/ jet fuel version for the European market since those 100LL pumps is getting both fewer, expensive and hard to find. Thanks for the ride again Rich

[@FlyingwithRich]

Yeah I’m with you on all your points. Thanks for Rich.

[@Ozgrade3]

Great video, the first on the P2012 that pilots would be interested in. The handling qualities seem perfect for a commuter airline with relatively low time pilots and the engines seem much easier to handle than that on the Chieftain. It will be interesting to see what Tecnam comes up with next. Retractable gear would be nice, as would G3000 avionics with touch screen controllers. I'm curious if Tecnam is investigating a diesel option, something like the Centurian 4.0 V8 engine. This would aircraft would be perfect for an earthrounder trip, but avgas is imposible to find in many parts of the world and if you can find it.....it is expensive. One quetion I have is are the throttle leavers left at the full forward position for most of the flight - if power is regulated by the pitch levers. It would be really nice if Tecnam would also put the POH/AFM on their website so prospective pilots/owners could familiarise themselves with the aircraft.

[@TecnamTwin]

Or tiny turboprops

[@brandonadams7837]

Surprised they did not fit G3000 in there as well considering the size.

[@steini6771]

Been following this aircraft that I found very interesting. Thanks again Rich for taking us along.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you for watching!

[@dyanelec]

Cool italian accent 😉🇮🇹

[@openbabel]

Looks like a upgrade from the Norman brittan islander one of the best short haul twins in the world.

[@louissanderson719]

Tecnam are marketing a STOL version of this now

[@ryanmcfarland6086]

Very cool airplane. I've seen one once at KFTW and now I know what it's about. Thanks Rich!

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you!

[@Parr4theCourse]

I've really liked the Tecnam P2010, wished they had a little more payload/speed as they fall in-between the 172/182 in my opinion. But man I love the third door!!!! Rich, your channel is growing in leaps and bounds I think you have hit on the right format, another great and informative video!!!

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thanks Ron. We’ll be picking up a P2010 this week to get a good look at it. I have never flown one.

[@Parr4theCourse]

@@FlyingwithRich Awesome, looking forward to what your opinion is of it.....

[@brianb5594]

Wow! I want to be a demo pilot! That steep approach was impressive! Great demo Rich!!!!

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thanks - yeah very impressive!

[@dominicserafino6029]

Tecnam are making fantastic Aircraft

[@Commander4AL]

It would be neat if you had a DB meter to measure sound levels in each of these different airplanes.