What’s it like to fly in a Cessna Caravan airplane?
Posted on December 24th, 2008 by admin
Mamakau asked:
I'll be flying on a single prop. Cessna Caravan airplane in New Zealand in a couple of weeks and am wondering what it's like? How much turbulence do you feel? Is it scary?
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I'll be flying on a single prop. Cessna Caravan airplane in New Zealand in a couple of weeks and am wondering what it's like? How much turbulence do you feel? Is it scary?
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A coffee can.
The Caravan is a solidly-built airplane that is used a lot for bush flying and operations in remote areas. But it is perfectly at home on any international airport. It will feel the turbulence sooner than a full-size airliner will, but it will still give you a pretty smooth ride.
You can feel perfectly safe in the Cessna Caravan. It’s a solid airplane. Enjoy your trip.
it’s nice. especially good at GBA.
Not scary, turbulance depends on the day and how high you are flying. If you are doing a scenic tour in one of those you’re probably going to be travelling at a lower altitude. You MAY experience some turbulance but it’s really not bad.
Unlike one of the more idiotic things I’ve heard today, you will not be flying in a “coffee can”. It’s a solid plane, and not exactly the tiniest of Cessnas.
Our skydiving crew used to jump out of one all the time. I rode in it a few times and it was a nice ride.
Furthermore, remember that if a plane loses power for any reason, it’s a GLIDER…not a rock. Caravan’s have a pretty decent wingspan and have what it takes to get you back on land safely should anything happen.
Be excited, not nervous.
You feel it all. It’ll be a nightmare.