If they weren't good at what they did, people wouldn't buy the things...well...wouldn't buy a lot of them. (This is aviation after all. There's always someone who will buy one of something.)
Here's a question in return. Go into Bunnings, have a look at the hammers. Which one is the best for you, the carpenter, the roofer, the home handyman, the kid with a craft project, the upholsterer, the brickie, the plumber, the geologist, etc?
I would much rather operate the C207/C206 over the GA8. Having flown both types I find the Cessna series more of a "pilot's aeroplane" over the "passenger's aeroplane" (the GA8).
The GA8 really really does need rudder trim - and there is no sign of getting a fixed tab on the rudder itself to help things along. I find my long lanky legs don't really fit in the front of the GA 8.
Fair enough the GA8 does have its advantges - with its great visibility for the pilot and very liberal C of G it certainly does beat the 207/206 series (particularly the C207).
In saying all that - there is no sign of Cessna trying to compete with the GA8. But if its at all possible (I'm hoping the designers out there are reading it!) Rudder trim Pleeeeeease!!!
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C-206 = 10 place aircraft in some parts of Arnhemland and PNG. C-207 = Character building!! C-210 = Now where is that funny creaking noise coming from?
Cherokee six 300 = Good machine but limited to 380 kg's payload from memory due to ZFW? Piper lance/Saratoga = Great pax machine but be very gentle on that nose gear, could end up costing you a fortune!!
Bonaza = Now where do I put my bag?
GA-8 = Well I think enough's been said already!!
But if your pockets are very deep....
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Cheers, HH.
Last edited by Howard Hughes : 3rd March 2005 at 08:26.
PC12 or C208 (esp the exec version, with individual video screens galley and bar fridge, very flash) with just six seats have about as much room as you'll ever need.
PIWI, i am with you. the 185 is abit crowded with 6 or so in it. C210 would have to be one of the best commercially built 6 seaters as far as speed, payload, range and C of G issues are concerned. 185.
How ever as much as I love the C185's the C206 is a much better machine all round for a working aeroplane. More room, payload, performance etc, and easy for new pilots to fly.
C207 (see Lance and PA32)
The C210 although faster does not handle what a big wheel C206 will in the bush strips, and cannot have a pod.
Never flown the A36 so cannot comment.
Lance and PA32 (feel sick already just mentioning them)
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