Comments on: What's it like to fly in a Cessna Caravan airplane?

By: Mark

Mark — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:13:59 +0000

You feel it all. It'll be a nightmare.
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By: Ciao_Bella

Ciao_Bella — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:56:59 +0000

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.
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Pilot. Avid coffee drinker. Line tech.

By: huckleberry58

huckleberry58 — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:46:59 +0000

it's nice. especially good at GBA.
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By: aviophage

aviophage — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:07:59 +0000

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.
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retired airline captain

By: Denny E

Denny E — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:55:59 +0000

A coffee can.
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