Amphib 206 or a Beaver? Which one is better experince?

CubPilot · Post by **CubPilot** » Sat Apr 23, 2005 10:35 am

Just curious......Amphib 206 or Beaver on straight floats? Which one would be considered more valuable. The pay is about the same for both aircraft.

Any adivce would be appreciated

thanks

Forest Gump · Post by **Forest Gump** » Sat Apr 23, 2005 10:56 am

You kidding? BEAVER. No contest.

Adanac · Post by **Adanac** » Sat Apr 23, 2005 11:53 am

BEAVER.. Round engine time too. Plus, in a Beaver, you will be able to get in and out of lakes that the 206 can only fly over. Unless you really want to log time being on the step.... I would go for the Beaver. Best float plane ever made!

Good luck!

Adanac

CFMartin · Post by **CFMartin** » Sun Apr 24, 2005 12:21 am

Honestly, it all depends...
If you have already flown the Beaver quite a bit, I would say go for the amphibious time, but if you don't have any time on it, then, go for the Beaver... It'll give you a paycheck you can live on...

Hey___Pilot · Post by **Hey___Pilot** » Sun Apr 24, 2005 1:43 am

Hello

cloudrunner · Post by **cloudrunner** » Mon Apr 25, 2005 6:23 am

Loved the 206 on wheels... 5 Germans and a bunch of fuel and get off in 1500 ft.. what's not to like? The Beaver is simply the most enjoyable airplane you'll ever fly on floats...hands down. T206H on amphibs.. surprisingly pleasant.. 4 Pax and fuel for .7 and it is up and out of the water in no time... can't figure out where Hey_Pilot is coming from.

Floats · Post by **Floats** » Mon Apr 25, 2005 8:45 am

Beaver - No question

having flown both, the beaver is an incredible workhorse. and you get to fly an aircraft that is part of our history
the 206 amphib, hot day, no wind - good luck

Floats

North Shore · Post by **North Shore** » Mon Apr 25, 2005 8:58 am

Take the Beaver...a 2dog will get you on to a Beaver next summer, while the Beav might just get you on to an Otter next year.

CubPilot · Post by **CubPilot** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 8:17 am

Well thanks everyone for the advice....I was offered the 206 job first and I gave my word that I would be there for them...unfortuantly the Beaver offter came a few weeks too late...and I have to stick to my word and not jump ship because that is what ruins the industry and makes employers want training bonds....As for the amphib 206 there is a good chance it will lead into an Amphib Caravan......

Thanks again everyone fly safe.

bizjet_mania · Post by **bizjet_mania** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 8:29 am

Don't worry you made the right decision....although the Beaver is a better airplane, the 206 is what you want to go for. This day an age what civilian airline flies radial engines? DC-3s are all in the museums!! Don't worry about it just have a good time and log the time. If I had to choose I'd go for the airplane thats going to fly the most, so I can build my time quicker.

Cat Driver · Post by **Cat Driver** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 8:53 am

" Don't worry you made the right decision....although the Beaver is a better airplane, the 206 is what you want to go for. This day an age what civilian airline flies radial engines? "

Bizjet, help me out here.

WTF does the engine difference between a Beaver and a Cessna 206 have to do with it?

And last time I looked there were thousands of radials still used in commercial flying.

Cat

bizjet_mania · Post by **bizjet_mania** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 8:56 am

Really please name a few airlines that fly Radials because I live beside Pearson and The only one I see is the Millardair DC-6 and DC-3 sitting there on the ramp. Don't fly a Beaver because it has a Radial, who cares. Fly what gets the hours.

Cat Driver · Post by **Cat Driver** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 9:09 am

Bizjet, all I was wondering was what the difference was between the engines in the c206 and the Beaver or rather what you meant by it.

And Toronto is not the center of the universe, you may find that there are many radials flying in the rest of the world.

Here is a hint for you to jump start your education about flying aircraft.

If you get the training and experience in operating large piston engines the change over to turbines is a piece of cake.

Conversely to go in the other direction requires you to get a whole lot more training. Then again there is the mindset that says why learn something you may not need, so it is all up to what one wants to do.

Cat

w squared · Post by **w squared** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 9:31 am

How about we mention the important thing here - Good on you, Cubpilot.

you gave your word, and you stuck to it even when it meant that you didn't get exactly what you want. You did it because it was the right thing to do, and because you're not willing to leave an employer hanging. I'm sure that by explaining it in those terms, the Beaver operation was more than willing to accept the fact that you weren't coming to work for them.

From my point of view, you're absolutely right. If more folks did that, there wouldn't be any need for training bonds.

. ._ · Post by **. ._** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 11:28 am

CubPilot wrote:Well thanks everyone for the advice....I was offered the 206 job first and I gave my word that I would be there for them...unfortuantly the Beaver offter came a few weeks too late...and I have to stick to my word and not jump ship because that is what ruins the industry and makes employers want training bonds....As for the amphib 206 there is a good chance it will lead into an Amphib Caravan......

With that integrity, I'm sure you'll be in the Caravan in no time!

neechi · Post by **neechi** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 1:39 pm

Yep, U did the right thing CD. The 206 amphib time will go a long way for you.

Good luck and check your gear position multiple times b4 landing and always one last check; over the fence 4 green for grass, or over the trees 4 blue for water.

medby · Post by **medby** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 3:50 pm

Hey___Pilot · Post by **Hey___Pilot** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 7:02 pm

Hello

Tholl · Post by **Tholl** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 11:07 pm

BEAVER

-Tholl

Radial · Post by **Radial** » Wed Apr 27, 2005 5:43 am

WHAT A MOR.....Uh, on second thought, I guess I'll leave this one alone.

floatman · Post by **floatman** » Wed Apr 27, 2005 11:11 am

Tholl, are you gonna fly that Beav or f**k it?
That's quite the caress. Ya shoulda spared us that one Son.

Tholl · Post by **Tholl** » Wed Apr 27, 2005 2:22 pm

Can't say i know what you 2 are talking about. But i know you LOVE the pose!
-Tholl

phillyfan · Post by **phillyfan** » Wed Apr 27, 2005 8:27 pm

Was that taken just before the pilot came out and told you to get the hell away from his machine

phillyfan · Post by **phillyfan** » Wed Apr 27, 2005 8:29 pm

Hey UPCHUCK is that Larry

neechi · Post by **neechi** » Wed Apr 27, 2005 9:09 pm

That looks like kelowna.

Amphib 206 or a Beaver? Which one is better experince?

Amphib 206 or a Beaver? Which one is better experince?

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Thanks for all the advice....

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