Spent 13 years in Fairbanks AK working for an Air Taxi operation, we had one DC-3, 7 Navajo's, 4 Beech 99's and two King Air 200's, the 99's and King Airs all had belly pods. Many of the villages we flew to had gravel strips. At this stage of the game Im sure somebody makes rock deflectors for the main gear on the Kodiak, just like the Cessna Caravan, without those, rocks will quickly destroy the deice boots on the horizontal stabs. But what we discovered is that the rocks coming off the nose gear will destroy the front of the belly pods, we didn't have the technical ability to do it but everybody agreed that if somebody could actually vulcanize some rubber onto the front of the belly pods, that would be the ultimate solution . If theres a rotating beacon on the bottom of the belly pod like our aircraft had, you'll also have to fabricate and install an extruded wire mesh cage around that beacon, to keep the rocks from taking it out. Routinely operating aircraft from gravel strips is a learning process, just thought I would share a couple things I learned while working in AK, just in case Kodiak wanted to go after that market.
Do you have the Kodiak 100? Notwithstanding, have you the capacity to convert the interior for patient transport. + stretcher and rollers (removable) + Oxygen + Bridge cradles for CPAT and ECG
John Fitzpatrick The Kodiak can be configured in multiple seat configurations (2-10). In PNG we utilize the Med-Pac Air Ambulance system which has internal O2 tank and can be configured for air and suction. The ceiling and sides of the passenger/cargo area have holders for cargo straps and/or D-rings for hanging saline bags, etc. Multiple oxygen ports in the passenger/cargo area for passengers and/or medical staff. With the MedPac mounted to the right side of the aircraft you can still install one seat aft of the Med-Pac and 3-4 along the left hand side. We also have a mount for equipment to monitor heart rate and 02 saturation for the patient.
Sold!!! Now that’s an airplane I would buy!!! The Kodiak is a rugged, functional, practical, and ultimately among the safest aircraft for any Part 121 operation out there. Thanks very much for your thorough review!!!
I’m very privileged to have been the lead engineer on the Kodiak as I designed this aircraft from the ground up. I hope you enjoy my life’s work! I also stayed at a Holiday Inn last night.
It was a privilege for me to do the initial powerplant installation design. Fond memories of starting in Priest River before moving to Sandpoint. Very pleased to see it finished.
Excellent presentation you sold me & I wasn’t even in the market. Low stall speed, short take off, rugged landing gear, cargo pod, versatile interior, this plane is amazing.
How about a walk-around of the Kodiak 100 Series III? Mark did a great job of this video, so maybe he could do an updated in-depth review of Kodiak's latest version of this awesome aircraft. I can't wait for another great video! Thanks Kodiak!
I am absolutely impressed by the functional refinement and the thought that went into this plane. That you can take all of the seats and carpet out and stow them into the underbelly and then haul cargo is amazing! Some good thought put into the de-icing and the landing gear as well. Thanks for the nice presentation!
Flew these in northern Canada as a Canadian out of my IFR flight school. Perfect aircraft for off strip landings. Bullet proof, great in very cold weather . Love these birds. Time for a “kode500” plus version. Single engine but 20 feet longer. Always needed 1000 pounds more of payload for mining gear. The pt6 was fabulous. Stalling it was ALMOST, to impossible, even in a severe shake . I Think the “ kode” I flew for 400 hours had the regular tire type. The large tire model option looks versatile and awesome. Does Kodiak plan to compete with the new Cessna courier twin ? . Looks like a larger Twin Otter. Kodiak did well at 70-80 kts circles in valleys. Range was always short in the north where we needed6-7 hours at cruise with out stopping What is the range now? Terrific airplane.
Introduced to this aircraft through MSFS. And it really can do everything, can't it. I love the power of the thing. I mean the power means it does require A LOT of trim, but it really is the definitive turboprop, I think. Longer range ones like the PC-12 or say the TBM don't have the versatility of this thing.
I like the Pilatus PC-12 also! However it is kinda Apples-Oranges. It would not do as well as the Kodiak on real nasty airstrips. The PC-12 Can however operate from less than good airstrips and it goes a lot faster! I have always liked the PC-6, however the Kodiak edges it out of top place!
Thats my plane ............... well I can dream about it for sure...... IF I ever hit that 300 million $ lottery.... I'll throw one in my NEW hanger , ....bet that would be sweet ride to Oshkosh and back form my home ..................... This just made the #1 spot on my bucket list.
Thank You for all that great info about that beautiful Work Horse Erik. It is a beautiful and great design bush Plane. That's the one in my bucket list once i win the Lottery:).
I am sold! to be honest I have been sold sense the day the Kodiak came out. I have been getting even more sold by looking at other aircraft and by watching Missionary Bush Pilot (Ryan) videos. There really is not another plane that can do what this one does; many try but miss the mark in some way! I do have questions: I know the 29 inch tire are big, However I have seen video of Ryan sinking into the soft mud grass. Would it be possible to have even bigger tires or would that disrupt aerodynamics or some other consideration?
“What makes the prop great is it’s ground clearance”.... well I guess that is super important seems obvious the prop you pick should clear the ground. Haha I don’t know why but that is my main takeaway. Love the Quest, thanks for putting this together.
Bush planes landing in rough areas can hit a chuck hole, or other obstacle that pitches the nose down. If the prop hits the ground, you are not taking off from that landing. This happens more than you might expect to Bush and back country pilots.
It is a good thing you did not mention any other good (great) bush planes, especially those built outside of the great USA, airframe, & , and engines. Same stuff, different day.
I love how any Kodiak fan boys absolutely refuse to acknowledge that this is 100% inspired by the caravan. Yeah it might be a Touch better off field but there’s not a whole Lotta difference between the two to place them in separate categories let alone say there’s no other aircraft that does what the Kodak does
Exactly my thoughts, in this video alone they are saying how they came up with some design features for the aircraft when in reality they are a 100% copy from the caravan, for example: the cargo door made with pallets in mind is exactly the same as in the caravan, it even opens up the same way, the innovating interconnected suspension the caravan has had for years, the high air intake for off airport terrain, the freaking cargo pods, and finally saying that there was no other turboprop airplane capable for off airport operations...c'mom thats just going too far. I like the kodiak, and also the caravan, i've flown both because my airline has both (because they do the same type of flying to the same terrain type airports) and I understand this is a selling purpose video, but stop claiming kodiak designed this airplane from scratch and that there is no similar airplane on the market, thats just straight up bs
Excellent walk around. I thank You. This may seem like a foolish question. The Strakes at the rear provide stability on this aircraft with Pod or on floats. Do the Strakesc provide lift ? If so do or should they require de-Icing.? Cheers
Nice promo of a very capable aircraft. Very similar profile and performance numbers to the Cessna Caravan, a very successful design. Tho some consider it to be somewhat underpowered (What pilot doesn't want more power?) A bit smaller and less expensive that the Caravan. Both make a real tough choice between them. 2 great aircraft.
You would be surprised at how many so called bush planes are week in the landing gear. Sometimes one has to remove the rivets and then repair part of the frame that the landing gear is attached to!
At first I thought this was an upgraded Cessna Caravan, but I researched it and found it is a separate plane by Quest. Did Quest work with Cessna or did they make a similar looking plane without getting into trouble for copying a design?
That brings to mind a question? What are the differences between the Kodiak and the Cessna Caravan. Other than the fact that both accommodate a POD..In my area I see the Caravan at most of the local ramps.
That is just it! The Pilatus Porter IS the granddaddy of the turboprop bush plane. the Kodiak is the NEW and IMPROVED, BIGGER turboprop bush plane. If you have a Porter I would not dash out and trade it in just like that for a Kodiak, because in that situation there are other things to consider. However from a flying point of view the Kodiak edges out the Porter by just a bit in every direction and consideration!
I just tried the link to Kodak airplanes and it redirected to some other weird place. Dunno if you’re hacked or have a new URL. Just FYI. And AWESOME airplane! I’ll go start counting the pennies in my penny jar!
@@danblumel Uhhh, the Caravan was developed to compete with the Beaver and Otter in the 80's, built specifically to handle high payloads in bush environments... It's also great at everything else too. Just because it doesn't have a big marketing scheme of *BUSH FLYING* doesn't mean it wasn't originally developed for that.
He said there is no private jets that can land off field, but actually the all new PC-24 can land off field, all though they need a longer air strip, but the PC-24 can land on grass or gravel.
See what you think of the Viking Twin Otter 400. It is bigger than the Kodiak so it is less suited to the small strips in Papua New Guinea, however you may like it!
“Every one of our Kodiak’s have a leather wrapped yoke. And so it’s a very safe airplane” LOL. At the beginning you mention, no other airplane is made for the bush. Quest doesn’t acknowledge that the Cessna Caravan is a bush plane?
The Kodiak edges both the Caravan and Pilatus Porter out for the job it was made for. The Caravan can carry more people which is one of its advantages. The Kodiak can land with a typical load on shorter nastier airstrips and has a shorter wing which helps.
Main reason they bought was to have production capacity in US. www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/daher-announces-its-acquisition-of-quest-aircraft-company-becoming-a-franco-american-aircraft-manufacturer-300867104.html
There is zero reason to have any other bush airplane and I will add in Papua New Guinea . That does not mean that other bush planes were/are bad it just mean that the Kodiak edges them all out for the job it was meant to do. Here in the states I would likely own an American Champion Aurora; my goal being to own a production airplane that flies at vary little cost. I would not be putting 10 people in or even filling the second seat! Your precise needs and goals are part of what makes an airplane better or not and the Kodiak is the best at what it does. When there is room the Viking Twin Otter 400 may win over the Kodiak ....
I believe this plane is a late arrival compare with the PC12 and Caravan, What can this plane do that the other two cannot. Choosing the PT-6 is a no brainer, this engine is quieter than the straight through types, they hogged 70% of the small turbine market and they feel they have the right to be the dead beat when it came to adding modern automation to the engine. They were about 2 decades behind everyone adding FADEC, auto throttle, one button start etc.despite they have a parent company that did much of the R and D work. finally they were kicked off their butt by GE a new competitor on the horizon. You cannot sit on your butt on an active railroad track forever. 3 choices, 1). get off and let competitor pass, 2) keep up to the speed of traffic, such as GE, 3) get run over.
96" prop? How tall are you anyway? looks 72" max to me. That cannot be 8 feet tall tip to tip. I mean I have read the specs, but seeing you beside it makes the prop look 2' shorter than spec. Hey, I wonder what else I thought was smaller isn't? Got to go!
Only DRACO beats the Pilatus PC-6 tail dragger! However the Kodiak beats them both for the job it was meant to do. The PC-6 is vary good! The Kodiak is just a bit better from all directions for the job!
Isaiah Lali....”more cheaper” huh....remind me never to fly with you. As a pilot myself I only fly with competent and intelligent people. And yes....please post a video of your caravan because there’s a 95% chance your full of shit.
Spent 13 years in Fairbanks AK working for an Air Taxi operation, we had one DC-3, 7 Navajo's, 4 Beech 99's and two King Air 200's, the 99's and King Airs all had belly pods. Many of the villages we flew to had gravel strips. At this stage of the game Im sure somebody makes rock deflectors for the main gear on the Kodiak, just like the Cessna Caravan, without those, rocks will quickly destroy the deice boots on the horizontal stabs. But what we discovered is that the rocks coming off the nose gear will destroy the front of the belly pods, we didn't have the technical ability to do it but everybody agreed that if somebody could actually vulcanize some rubber onto the front of the belly pods, that would be the ultimate solution . If theres a rotating beacon on the bottom of the belly pod like our aircraft had, you'll also have to fabricate and install an extruded wire mesh cage around that beacon, to keep the rocks from taking it out. Routinely operating aircraft from gravel strips is a learning process, just thought I would share a couple things I learned while working in AK, just in case Kodiak wanted to go after that market.
I like the new paint scheme. It is an incredible airplane. I have some videos showing that here in PNG. 😉
Missionary Bush Pilot I still want one. Now I know why NTM have them
I've been watching your vlog, and it's where I came across the Kodiak, and wanted to known more about it. Great vlog btw!!
Do you have the Kodiak 100? Notwithstanding, have you the capacity to convert the interior for patient transport.
+ stretcher and rollers (removable)
+ Oxygen
+ Bridge cradles for CPAT and ECG
John Fitzpatrick The Kodiak can be configured in multiple seat configurations (2-10). In PNG we utilize the Med-Pac Air Ambulance system which has internal O2 tank and can be configured for air and suction. The ceiling and sides of the passenger/cargo area have holders for cargo straps and/or D-rings for hanging saline bags, etc. Multiple oxygen ports in the passenger/cargo area for passengers and/or medical staff. With the MedPac mounted to the right side of the aircraft you can still install one seat aft of the Med-Pac and 3-4 along the left hand side. We also have a mount for equipment to monitor heart rate and 02 saturation for the patient.
@@francroy3020 Thanks for sharing that information. A great resource to have. Take care, have fun.
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Sold!!! Now that’s an airplane I would buy!!! The Kodiak is a rugged, functional, practical, and ultimately among the safest aircraft for any Part 121 operation out there. Thanks very much for your thorough review!!!
I’m very privileged to have been the lead engineer on the Kodiak as I designed this aircraft from the ground up. I hope you enjoy my life’s work! I also stayed at a Holiday Inn last night.
It was a privilege for me to do the initial powerplant installation design. Fond memories of starting in Priest River before moving to Sandpoint. Very pleased to see it finished.
Wow this video was incredibly detailed... I’m not a pilot but I love airplanes and this made me want to become a pilot... thanks!! 👍
Hugo S. fly sims any? Xplane 11 has the Thande Kodiak
are you a pilot now?
Excellent presentation you sold me & I wasn’t even in the market. Low stall speed, short take off, rugged landing gear, cargo pod, versatile interior, this plane is amazing.
Nice thing about the cargo pod is you can separate the kids if they're fighting 😎
Wow, first time I heard of a Kodiak. Looks a lot like a Cessna Caravan. Nice design. Sleek lines. I'm thoroughly impressed.
I thought the same thing. I'd now take this over a 208.
How about a walk-around of the Kodiak 100 Series III? Mark did a great job of this video, so maybe he could do an updated in-depth review of Kodiak's latest version of this awesome aircraft. I can't wait for another great video! Thanks Kodiak!
Very impressive and thorough presentation, well done. And yes, I am here because of MSFS.
Same here! @Captain Zeppos
I am absolutely impressed by the functional refinement and the thought that went into this plane. That you can take all of the seats and carpet out and stow them into the underbelly and then haul cargo is amazing! Some good thought put into the de-icing and the landing gear as well.
Thanks for the nice presentation!
Flew these in northern Canada as a Canadian out of my IFR flight school. Perfect aircraft for off strip landings. Bullet proof, great in very cold weather . Love these birds. Time for a “kode500” plus version. Single engine but 20 feet longer. Always needed 1000 pounds more of payload for mining gear. The pt6 was fabulous. Stalling it was ALMOST, to impossible, even in a severe shake . I Think the “ kode” I flew for 400 hours had the regular tire type. The large tire model option looks versatile and awesome. Does Kodiak plan to compete with the new Cessna courier twin ? . Looks like a larger Twin Otter. Kodiak did well at 70-80 kts circles in valleys. Range was always short in the north where we needed6-7 hours at cruise with out stopping What is the range now? Terrific airplane.
This is the best walk through of a plane ever. I want one
Introduced to this aircraft through MSFS. And it really can do everything, can't it. I love the power of the thing. I mean the power means it does require A LOT of trim, but it really is the definitive turboprop, I think. Longer range ones like the PC-12 or say the TBM don't have the versatility of this thing.
I'm buying more lotto tickets! My beautiful dream machine!
My favorite off-airport turboprop plane is the PC-12.
But not a STOL as requiring a 2500ft takeoff runway. Great plane however. Apples-Oranges.
I like the Pilatus PC-12 also! However it is kinda Apples-Oranges. It would not do as well as the Kodiak on real nasty airstrips. The PC-12 Can however operate from less than good airstrips and it goes a lot faster! I have always liked the PC-6, however the Kodiak edges it out of top place!
This and the dhc-6 twin otter are my favorite turbo props
This thing boots faster than my car. Great walkaround! Even if I'm only an interested viewer and not a pilot, I liked that video a lot. Thanks!
Thank you for this. Fascinating plane, and I like the simple explanations you give for us non-pilots.
I was a big fan of the Grand Caravans but the Kodiak has stolen my heart!
Stolen your heart and your wallet.
The "Walk Around" themed videos are quite informative. I like this one as well as the previous Bull Moose one.
Thanks for the advice.
Thats my plane ............... well I can dream about it for sure...... IF I ever hit that 300 million $ lottery.... I'll throw one in my NEW hanger , ....bet that would be sweet ride to Oshkosh and back form my home ..................... This just made the #1 spot on my bucket list.
Thank You for all that great info about that beautiful Work Horse Erik. It is a beautiful and great design bush Plane. That's the one in my bucket list once i win the Lottery:).
Congratulations on the review! Question: what is the camera model and gimbal model used in this video?
What a gorgeous aircraft, wow!
I think I need a Kodiak 100...but I also think I need a 600-acre ranch.
I'm thinking your second (or third) take may have been the winner.
Nice, informative video. I saw my first Kodak in Germany at Aero Fredrickshafen a couple of years ago. Wow!
I think the Kodiak is still one of the best (if not the best) engineered, well thought airplane made in this decade.
All A/C have strong and weak points. These aspects are amplified pending on where you are in the world.
It seems my favourite plane, The Pilatus PC-6 Porter, has found its true successor...
I think the Kodiak just became my favorite plane.
Amazing aircraft. Great walk around.
What a great and professional way to describe an airplane awesome!
Wow! Just one incredible airplane...
great practical airplane!
I am sold! to be honest I have been sold sense the day the Kodiak came out. I have been getting even more sold by looking at other aircraft and by watching Missionary Bush Pilot (Ryan) videos. There really is not another plane that can do what this one does; many try but miss the mark in some way! I do have questions: I know the 29 inch tire are big, However I have seen video of Ryan sinking into the soft mud grass. Would it be possible to have even bigger tires or would that disrupt aerodynamics or some other consideration?
The most of my favorite dream plane 😊
Good Job! very nice aircraft
“What makes the prop great is it’s ground clearance”.... well I guess that is super important seems obvious the prop you pick should clear the ground. Haha I don’t know why but that is my main takeaway. Love the Quest, thanks for putting this together.
Bush planes landing in rough areas can hit a chuck hole, or other obstacle that pitches the nose down. If the prop hits the ground, you are not taking off from that landing.
This happens more than you might expect to Bush and back country pilots.
It is a good thing you did not mention any other good (great) bush planes, especially those built outside of the great USA, airframe, & , and engines. Same stuff, different day.
I love how any Kodiak fan boys absolutely refuse to acknowledge that this is 100% inspired by the caravan. Yeah it might be a Touch better off field but there’s not a whole Lotta difference between the two to place them in separate categories let alone say there’s no other aircraft that does what the Kodak does
Could it not also be inspired by the turboprop otter from dehavilland? Thay are awfully similar lol
Exactly my thoughts, in this video alone they are saying how they came up with some design features for the aircraft when in reality they are a 100% copy from the caravan, for example: the cargo door made with pallets in mind is exactly the same as in the caravan, it even opens up the same way, the innovating interconnected suspension the caravan has had for years, the high air intake for off airport terrain, the freaking cargo pods, and finally saying that there was no other turboprop airplane capable for off airport operations...c'mom thats just going too far.
I like the kodiak, and also the caravan, i've flown both because my airline has both (because they do the same type of flying to the same terrain type airports) and I understand this is a selling purpose video, but stop claiming kodiak designed this airplane from scratch and that there is no similar airplane on the market, thats just straight up bs
Excellent stuff bro
Excellent walk around.
I thank You.
This may seem like a foolish question.
The Strakes at the rear provide stability on this aircraft with Pod or on floats.
Do the Strakesc provide lift ?
If so do or should they require de-Icing.?
Cheers
For the Flight simulator lovers can you share the location of this airstrip?
Tha nk you my friend .....i love Kodiak
What is the lead time to obtain a float version?
Send me one with the upgraded interior and a case of scotch.
😲 wow, that’s really sweet!!!
How difficult is it to add / remove the storage pod ? Same question for the floats?
This guy looks like an american cousin of Valtteri Bottas.
Love this plane....all the way from Papua New Guinea...
Nice promo of a very capable aircraft.
Very similar profile and performance numbers to the Cessna Caravan, a very successful design. Tho some consider it to be somewhat underpowered (What pilot doesn't want more power?)
A bit smaller and less expensive that the Caravan. Both make a real tough choice between them.
2 great aircraft.
Man, talk about a lottery win purchase
A very informative walkaround. Thanks.
"We believe the safest scenario is to always have your landing gear." Wow, these guys really do know how to make a plane.....
You would be surprised at how many so called bush planes are week in the landing gear. Sometimes one has to remove the rivets and then repair part of the frame that the landing gear is attached to!
At first I thought this was an upgraded Cessna Caravan, but I researched it and found it is a separate plane by Quest. Did Quest work with Cessna or did they make a similar looking plane without getting into trouble for copying a design?
That's a really cool plane
That brings to mind a question? What are the differences between the Kodiak and the Cessna Caravan. Other than the fact that both accommodate a POD..In my area I see the Caravan at most of the local ramps.
Nice plane. If I could afford one Id love to mod it with 1000shp turbine and 6 -bladed prop (swept blades) + small William turbofans under the wings.
A very nice briefing, thanks
You guys should check out the review I did on my Kodiak and how terrible my ownership experience has been.
I have been "into the bush" many times, I prefer a bald "landing strip"
Homefront 😂
But I bet you don't have a 96" prop.
If it's bald it ain't a landing strip..... nearly, but not quite........
I've never seen top mounted vg's on and elevator like that.
No disrespect to the Kodiak, but the Pilatus Porter was the granddaddy of the turboprop bush plane.
Benjamin Pohl
I agree
That is just it! The Pilatus Porter IS the granddaddy of the turboprop bush plane. the Kodiak is the NEW and IMPROVED, BIGGER turboprop bush plane. If you have a Porter I would not dash out and trade it in just like that for a Kodiak, because in that situation there are other things to consider. However from a flying point of view the Kodiak edges out the Porter by just a bit in every direction and consideration!
Один из лучших видео обзоров! Отличный самолёт! Будем ждать модернизаций и новых моделей! Спасибо за видео.
You are thorough and clear. Thanks
i am sold
I just tried the link to Kodak airplanes and it redirected to some other weird place. Dunno if you’re hacked or have a new URL. Just FYI.
And AWESOME airplane! I’ll go start counting the pennies in my penny jar!
Tales of Murder Press
Thanks for the heads up in the link. I just took it off!
KODIAK IS OWNED BY Daher
Which built the TBM940
Go to the Daher website
Wouldnt compare it to a Range Rover if its not supposed to break down
Nice!
I want a kodiak gunship
Incredible aircraft. What is the price for the Kodiak 100?
1.7-4m
Did he say there was no plane that ran on jet fuel with a turbo-prop for off airport use? Has he not heard of THE Cessna Caravan? Bold statement
The Caravan is not really for bush or STOL activities.
@@danblumel Uhhh, the Caravan was developed to compete with the Beaver and Otter in the 80's, built specifically to handle high payloads in bush environments... It's also great at everything else too. Just because it doesn't have a big marketing scheme of *BUSH FLYING* doesn't mean it wasn't originally developed for that.
Anyone else want me of these for the zombie apocalypse? Especially as most of us can’t travel now.
where is the battery located
He said there is no private jets that can land off field, but actually the all new PC-24 can land off field, all though they need a longer air strip, but the PC-24 can land on grass or gravel.
Aviation Nut
Your right. I think since the PC-24 is still so new, we’re all getting used to it being certified now. Ha
@@ErikJohnston
Hi bro, i am wondering that are you selling this aircftart. If you are sellimg how much bro
Regardless of what he meant the PC-24 and the Kodiak are NOT competing for the same job!
The same idea with the Cessna Grand Caravan that holds more cargo. Cessna's twin turbine engine Skycourier is coming soon.
See what you think of the Viking Twin Otter 400. It is bigger than the Kodiak so it is less suited to the small strips in Papua New Guinea, however you may like it!
How is Kodak different than Cessna 208? Who copied who?
nice !
Ha-yep you skipped Kansas, great walkaround!!
Would this plane be capable of air lifting a 2600 lb boat using the pontoons?
I think it is a Ford 350 for 2 million
“Every one of our Kodiak’s have a leather wrapped yoke. And so it’s a very safe airplane” LOL. At the beginning you mention, no other airplane is made for the bush. Quest doesn’t acknowledge that the Cessna Caravan is a bush plane?
Or pilatus porter???
The Kodiak edges both the Caravan and Pilatus Porter out for the job it was made for. The Caravan can carry more people which is one of its advantages. The Kodiak can land with a typical load on shorter nastier airstrips and has a shorter wing which helps.
Damn, I'd make a fine camper out of this plane.
What’s happening with the Daher takeover? Production staying in the US?
Daher purchase closes end of year. Awaiting State Dept approval. Production definitely stay in Idaho.
Main reason they bought was to have production capacity in US. www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/daher-announces-its-acquisition-of-quest-aircraft-company-becoming-a-franco-american-aircraft-manufacturer-300867104.html
w barry Smith great news!!
The operational cost? Does anyone have actual figures?
Can you have both a cargo pod and floats? Is there a lav?
no lav. I do not know the answer to the other question but I have not seen it with the pod and floats in pictures.
You make this seem like there is zero reasons to ever have any other airplane.
unless you want to fly higher and more faster and carry mo' peeps.
There is zero reason to have any other bush airplane and I will add in Papua New Guinea . That does not mean that other bush planes were/are bad it just mean that the Kodiak edges them all out for the job it was meant to do. Here in the states I would likely own an American Champion Aurora; my goal being to own a production airplane that flies at vary little cost. I would not be putting 10 people in or even filling the second seat! Your precise needs and goals are part of what makes an airplane better or not and the Kodiak is the best at what it does. When there is room the Viking Twin Otter 400 may win over the Kodiak ....
“High net worth purchaser” = not me
I believe this plane is a late arrival compare with the PC12 and Caravan, What can this plane do that the other two cannot. Choosing the PT-6 is a no brainer, this engine is quieter than the straight through types, they hogged 70% of the small turbine market and they feel they have the right to be the dead beat when it came to adding modern automation to the engine. They were about 2 decades behind everyone adding FADEC, auto throttle, one button start etc.despite they have a parent company that did much of the R and D work. finally they were kicked off their butt by GE a new competitor on the horizon. You cannot sit on your butt on an active railroad track forever. 3 choices, 1). get off and let competitor pass, 2) keep up to the speed of traffic, such as GE, 3) get run over.
Are the cargo pods removable?
They are an option, how easily removed, I'm not sure.
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Your location...it seems like, after this, you're all set to pickup two passengers and fly south of the border.
96" prop? How tall are you anyway? looks 72" max to me. That cannot be 8 feet tall tip to tip. I mean I have read the specs, but seeing you beside it makes the prop look 2' shorter than spec. Hey, I wonder what else I thought was smaller isn't? Got to go!
Greataircraft but hard to beat pilatus as a tail dragger.
Only DRACO beats the Pilatus PC-6 tail dragger! However the Kodiak beats them both for the job it was meant to do. The PC-6 is vary good! The Kodiak is just a bit better from all directions for the job!
Any chance to increase GW to 7500 pounds?
I'm getting a Cessna Grand Caravan 208 B, it's more cheaper, spacious, economical and practical.
The kodiak is more expensive but does have the same qualities of a 208 but it has the luxury of a private jet
Post a vid when you get it pls.
Isaiah Lali....”more cheaper” huh....remind me never to fly with you. As a pilot myself I only fly with competent and intelligent people. And yes....please post a video of your caravan because there’s a 95% chance your full of shit.
@@specforged5651 he's from a different country and American English is not his first language. Lighten up.
@@specforged5651 you're full of shit, not your.
No “toilet”?