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by zk850
Sat Jul 02, 2011 2:53 pm
Forum: Bush Flying & Specialty Air Service
Topic: Extreme STOL question
Replies: 47
Views: 9635

Re: Extreme STOL question

What kind of load's / speeds are a Turbo Beaver achieving? Can it be changed from cargo to pax config easily in the field? Is the airframe torque limited with say a -34 in it? (I'm talking wheels here.) The only advantage of having a -34 in a Porter is that you have more performance at altitude. The...
by zk850
Thu Jun 30, 2011 12:46 am
Forum: Bush Flying & Specialty Air Service
Topic: Extreme STOL question
Replies: 47
Views: 9635

Re: Extreme STOL question

Hi Guys. Just discovered this AvCanada, great site. I fly Porters in West Papua, they are a great machine and well suited to this environment. I disagree with the above comment about it being dangerous. It requires discipline, good habits + knowing your limits. We are lucky that we have such a great...

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