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

Question

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?

Answer 1

You feel it all.  It'll be a nightmare.

Answer 2

it's nice. especially good at GBA.

Answer 3

A coffee can.

Answer 4

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.

Answer 5

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.