Cessna 206/207 - what's the difference??

[Kubaat3lover]

Hello,
next weekend im going to start flying Cessna 207 with skyjumpers, Could anyone write some tips and trick for that airplane?!
I have experience on C208 Caravan.

Regards

[Kubaat3lover]

Could anyone tell me practical thing about checking fuel in C207?
Im sure that fuel gauges are fakes so how about fuel stick?
Ive got one but for C150/152....
its so important for me because im gonna to fly with parajumpers

[Dream Land]

1. Savage, not sure what you're used to flying, but the 206 and 207's are pretty similar, and probably both harder to fly than what you're flying now, it's a bit of a truck.

Both require loads of AFT trim before you reduce power for landing due to the heavy front end, the normally aspirated 207 is a real dog at higher elevations, anyone experienced in one can fly the other.

2. Kubaat, I have no 208 time, I doubt if the two are remotely similar, I hope your fuel stick is nice and accurate, because when you fly those para jumper types, you won't be carrying much fuel, why, because it's a dog!

The tricks about jumping will hopefully be given to you by an experienced jump pilot, there's a little more to than you think, take good care of the engine in the descents is one of the key points, have fun.

Cheers, DL

[fantom]

You have all missed it.

The difference between the 206 and 207 is 1.

Simples.

[Tinstaafl]

-1 if going from a 207 to 206.

[Biggles78]

Originally Posted by Kubaat3lover

next weekend im going to start flying Cessna 207 with skyjumpers,

NEVER, NEVER, NEVER fly without wearing an escape umbrella. If a jumper has an unintentional deployment over the tail, you NEED to be at least 4,500' AGL to get out and pull. Even then expect about 4 or 5 seconds under canopy and keep your feet together or you may break a leg.

Enjoy, it's great fun!! (Seriously)