Ive only logged 512 hrs so far but Im enjoying the challenge of the C209 immensly. Unfortunately we can not use one of our airstrips up here in PNG because even though the landing distance required is adequate (sea level, ISA+20), the length of the 209 means the aircraft can not be turned around for the takeoff (its a one way strip). One of the guys diverted there one day, and the only way to get out was to hire a chinook and chopper it out.