Kodiak 100 is NOT As Fast As A Jet But...

The Kodiak 100, known for its exceptional performance in backcountry exploration and seamless transition to float operations, has been a staple choice for thrill-seekers and aviation enthusiasts alike.

From short takeoff and landing (STOL) capabilities to its powerful engine, this aircraft can effortlessly navigate challenging landscapes, ensuring that no adventure is out of reach.

Learn how to fly a Kodiak contact Bret James Aviation. 919 480 1175

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[EJWash]

"School Bus With Wings? Eight seats? Makes it the Short Bus... 😁

[mauriceevans]

Turbine engines are the future for light sport and general aviation piston aircraft. Already being flown in light sport in Europe

[whiteraven-usnd]

It beautiful

* wipes tear from eye *

[antonyh]

Have you done a review of the old PC-6 Porter? I've always had an interest in those since watching that series on that small airline in Papua New Guinea that operates to extreme places cut out of the forest.

[brunogt]

Awesome video brother, small feedback try to step up your video resolution to 4k if possible 👌🏽

[martinlabonte]

It seems inspired from DHC-3 Otter where the old piston engin is replaced by a turboprop. Beautiful.

[MichaelCarterShow]

So this gentleman is based out of Triangle North LHZ? Interesting. I'm very familiar with that airport. I've traveled there many times by car. I did a review on it sometime last year. Really cool stuff along with their skydiving office site there that i've haven't experienced yet. Enjoy your weekend. #salute my gud

[rmshivo]

The only thrust reversible piston aircraft i know was the DHC-Caribou. It was not too successful either in that configuration.
The Cessna caravan is by far the better value for money airplane.

[christophergagliano]

Did I hear right, that the engine has a mixture control for fuel. Last time I checked mixture controls were only for piston and powered aircraft 😬

[luisr_]

That course is outrageously expensive. I’d rather go through trial and error with free resources. If it were more affordable then I’d be interested. No reason to gatekeep information

[martinwazhere]

Can the quest kodiak be made a little smaller version with a piston engine?!?!?

[NTXT]

You got to fly a PT-6 typish (Canadian?) high wing zpeedster semi lux- jeep.
SUV omg, reverse thrust just like a baby C-130. Thō infinitely sexier.
Yeah, scissors would be needed.
To cut the tips of my smile from my earlobes, relieving my burning cheeks.
As in permanent smile lines, yeah, no?

Kodiaks are aptly named,
♥️ them to the ends of the Earth.
Nice video, tnx again for sharing.
Vicarious I am 4 now.

[johnfitzpatrick]

Add a Kodiak to the flight school?
🌏🇭🇲

[thatfeeble-mindedboy]

I wish they would make a skymaster-type twin engine version of this with a larger fuselage. It could use both engines most of the time for short-field operations and for maximum cruise speed, but if speed is not really a priority, but range or fuel consumption IS, an operator would have the option of shutting down one of the engines once the takeoff, climb out, and cruise altitude is attained. Then the single engine would be able to maintain cruise at a lower speed, but fuel consumption would be almost cut in half. One could have the performance and redundancy advantages of a twin; but only when needed … the rest of the time, one could enjoy the economy of a single, all the time knowing that the second engine could be quickly be brought back on line at the pilot’s discretion. Why Cessna never explored this with the 337 or the Caravan, I have never known. This flexibility can only be considered in a centerline thrust design. I have heard stories of pilots who wondered why takeoff acceleration was sluggish, and rate of climb seemed weaker than normal, only to realize that they had been using only the front engine, and the rear engine was still at flight idle, or had stalled and died. Also stories of one of the engines failing mid-flight, with the normal panic reaction upon seeing one of the tachometers suddenly drop to zero, and hearing the change of the engine sound, was quickly dispelled by the ABSENCE of the usual sudden roll toward the dead engine, combined with the yaw moment produced by asymmetrical thrust. If I recall, this most often was caused by fuel starvation, which prompted a re-design of the fuel tank selector and modification of the checklist… but I digress … anyway, it seems like an idea that deserves attention.

[thatfeeble-mindedboy]

I wish they would make a skymaster-type twin engine version of this with a larger fuselage and seating for more like 14 to 16, and/or just increased interior dimensions and payload… It could use both engines most of the time for short-field operations and for maximum cruise speed, but if speed is not really a priority, but range or fuel consumption IS, an operator would have the option of shutting down one of the engines once the takeoff, climb out, and cruise altitude is attained. Then the single engine would be able to maintain cruise at a lower speed, but fuel consumption would be almost cut in half. One could have the performance and redundancy advantages of a twin; but only when needed … the rest of the time, one could enjoy the economy of a single, all the time knowing that the second engine could be quickly be brought back on line at the pilot’s discretion. Why Cessna never explored this with the 337 or the Caravan, I have never known. This flexibility can only be considered in a centerline thrust design. I have heard stories of pilots who wondered why takeoff acceleration was sluggish, and rate of climb seemed weaker than normal, only to realize that they had been using only the front engine, and the rear engine was still at flight idle, or had stalled and died. Also stories of one of the engines failing mid-flight, with the normal panic reaction upon seeing one of the tachometers suddenly drop to zero, and hearing the change of the engine sound, was quickly dispelled by the ABSENCE of the usual sudden roll toward the dead engine, combined with the yaw moment produced by asymmetrical thrust. If I recall, this most often was caused by fuel starvation, which prompted a re-design of the fuel tank selector and modification of the checklist… but I digress … anyway, it seems like an idea that deserves attention.