I want a Cessna Grand Caravan

How about you?

  • No, I don't

    Votes: 22 37.3%

  • Yes, I do

    Votes: 25 42.4%

  • Can I put a potty in it?

    Votes: 3 5.1%

  • Crap. Spiderweb is back.

    Votes: 9 15.3%
  • Total voters
    59
LTNS!
 
Cpt_Kirk said:
All that money to go 145kts in an unpressurized can?
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That was my same thought. Caravans do have a certain "cool" factor to them, like a Hummer H1, but they definitely have their niche market and have only specific roles they're good for.
 
Cpt_Kirk said:
All that money to go 145kts in an unpressurized can? No, thanks.

Buy a PC-12.
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Agreed! I've never been impressed with their performance numbers in the slightest. First time I saw a Caravan in the flesh, I said to myself "whoa that thing is huge, I bet it's a beast!"

That thought quickly changed once I learned about them shortly there after.
"That's it?!"

Still a nice airplane, nonetheless.
 
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I have an extended family of 10 persons.

Most of them like to go to three places, all of which are between 300-350 miles from here.

Most GA aircraft are unpressurized cans. But this is a big can, with comfy seats--perfect for a two hour trip.

Crap. Spidey's back.
 
There's a guy that comes into TUP every once in a while that has one. He bought it to take his grandkids to swim meets.
 
Ryanb said:
Agreed! I've never been impressed with their performance numbers in the slightest. First time I saw a Caravan in the flesh, I said to myself "whoa that thing is huge, I bet it's a beast!"

That thought quickly changed once I learned about them shortly there after.
"That's it?!"

Still a nice airplane, nonetheless.
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Get a Kodiak
 
spiderweb said:
I have an extended family of 10 persons.

Most of them like to go to three places, all of which are between 300-350 miles from here.

Most GA aircraft are unpressurized cans. But this is a big can, with comfy seats--perfect for a two hour trip.

Crap. Spidey's back.
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Yeah, but... training wheels.
 
Hate fueling them, but there's a single point mod you can get for it for a measly ~500k. Frequently handle a Kodiak as well, they are neat but shorter. The guy who flew out with his was packed to the gills with stuff and still took off in a short distance.
 
I'll take it if you give it to me. But, I'd probably sell it and buy a Porter. A mountain capable, flying pickup truck.
 
Are you now traveling with a string quartet? ;)

Welcome back!
 
SkyDog58 said:
Put it on amphib floats.
Make the interior like a decent camper.
Give me the money for unlimited fuel.

And then I will take it.
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Yes, this was my thought too when I saw one at OSH years ago on amphibs. The ultimate motor home!
 
Do you need a commercial cert to be pic due to the number of seats?
 
Cpt_Kirk said:
All that money to go 145kts in an unpressurized can? No, thanks.

Buy a PC-12.
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PC-12s don't come on floats though. ;)

Although if I was looking at a Caravan I'd look at a turbo Otter just for style points.
 
A friend of mine had one and said you could not put a *Grand* Caravan on floats, only the regular Caravan. No idea if that's true.
 
Salty said:
Do you need a commercial cert to be pic due to the number of seats?
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One could act as PIC of a 747 while holding a PPL if their wallet was big enough. The number of seats does not matter.
 
Flown both a PC-12 and a hotrodded van, simply put, different planes for different missions, the 208B, especially when equipped with a Garrett, is a phenomenal aircraft and trues out well above 145kts and will haul a TON of stuff, add to that their profile on floats or amphibs, and simple systems and mx difference between the PC-12 and the simple 208, you can't really knock a 208B.

Some performance # s
http://www.texasturbines.com/supervan-900/supervan-900-performance/
 
Ryanb said:
One could act as PIC of a 747 while holding a PPL if their wallet was big enough. The number of seats does not matter.
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Yeah, I don't know where I got the idea that ppl limit was 6 on board from, I thought I read it in a far, but I certainly cant find anything like that looking now.
 
Salty said:
Yeah, I don't know where I got the idea that ppl limit was 6 on board from, I thought I read it in a far, but I certainly cant find anything like that looking now.
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Seat numbers come into play with 135 and 121 certificates.
 
Salty said:
How would that apply?
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