Flying the New Cessna Turbo 206 is... WOW

[@AirplaneAcademy]

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[@SuperOperator4]

Dear Santa....*sigh*

[@bowzist]

You gonna have to go to the North Pole and talk to him in person for this one 😂

[@jlowenthalc]

@@bowzist 😂

[@faikerdogan2802]

😂😂😂😂 sameee

[@jwristen24]

Lol

[@sevenravens]

Gaston’s is freaking awesome.

[@jaytroxel3495]

THAT guy is a true salesman.. great demeanor and right at home in front of a camera. I have no doubt he is successful selling aircraft. Thanks for the great video!!

[@onlyrooster]

Gorgeous aircraft! But to be honest, what an amazingly well produced video. Kudos to your team.👏

[@AirplaneAcademy]

Thank you! We spent a lot of hours on it.

[@alistairedw]

206 was the first aircraft I ever flew in. Took off, but didn’t land in it………….. as it was also my first skydive. I love the noise their engines make on full power.

[@barryscott990]

Holy crap you guys are killing me on the 206. My old 182 looks ancient and convinced me this is my next plane, one day

[@jamaljacksonjr2652]

@barryscott990 182 is a Classic beauty!!

[@justinj7718]

Fantastic content and production value. Keep it up, Charlie

[@AirplaneAcademy]

Thanks so much for saying so! Glad you enjoy the channel!

[@williamhammond3998]

I will always be a Cessna and Beechcraft fanboy. I first learned in a Cessna and I’ve flown all Beech aircraft so far in Navy training. I hope to own one of these for me and my family before I’m too old.

[@AhmadDanHamidu]

This is awesome! I'm not a pilot (yet) so I've only tried this airplane on Microsoft FSX and I found it lovable. Great job on this video, I never knew what the oxygen apparatus was like until I watched this and now I have me first ever understanding of how oxygen is needed/used on these unpressurized GA airplanes. Can you guys do a video like this for the C208 Caravan?

[@AirplaneAcademy]

Thank you! Hoping to do one on the Caravan. We'll see!

[@collinyoung2711]

Great video. I own a 2022 T206H and there is not enough content on KZbin for this great airplane. Well done.

[@superskullmaster]

Why not make some?

[@AirplaneAcademy]

Thanks Collin! Sweet machine. Congrats!

[@foobarmaximus3506]

Yeah, me too. I have 3 of them.

[@NickMirro]

😂​@@foobarmaximus3506

[@Bendini20_gaming]

A Skyhawk at FL260 has to be a controller's worst nightmare lol

[@Pilotc180]

There has never been a Skyhawk(172) at FL260, impossible😀

[@oliverokeeffe6379]

Thats a 206 not a skyhawk

[@Pilotc180]

@@oliverokeeffe6379 Iam aware of that; I was replying to Ben Tebbe before me😀

[@hermanwan3392]

been to FL190 in a 182, it was quite an experience

[@thisismagacountry1318]

Can a plane fly higher than its rating? What are the dangers? The engine crapping out from lack of oxygen if it's non turbo or something else?

[@pedrodepacas2463]

Thanks for this video. I had already bought my 172 from Cessna when they assigned Derek as my salesman after my original changed jobs. I look forward to calling again to upgrade in a few years! This looks nice. Hope you enjoy the new home Derek and Hey Charlie!

[@clifflong1203]

Back in the early 1970s my dad has a 205 Cessna. We would fly to the out islands in the Bahamas loaded with 6 people, and all the groceries and gear packed in around us! If you could get it in the airplane, it would fly!💪👌

[@robertlafnear7034]

Nice Plane !....... I leaning a bit towards a Kodiak 100 🤗.... it has room for a hammock when I show up at Oshkosh for the week😆.

[@hlwade]

You guys rocked this! Great .

[@FBCStuttgart]

We just took delivery of our 2023 206T. We had an 07 before this new one. They are incredible aircraft! I love the statement about the sr22. Lol, we almost bought a cirrus and decided on the 206 instead. Both airplanes use a ton of right rudder! I love Gaston’s! Maybe someday I’ll see you over there.

[@Unknown_Ooh]

Loved the "Love Field"(no pun intended) intro with the SWA 737 taking off

[@auroran0]

Great video and with a wonderful safety message hidden in there, don't be afraid to use your alternate airport, have lunch and wait out unfavorable weather.

[@stevecastro22]

It's like the Suburban of the sky. Definitely fills a niche.

[@monguzzle]

Lovely. Big HP makes for a lot of fun. I flew the Firefly 260M in training, and 260hp in a plastic aircraft that’ll give you +6/-3g was a good way to spend an afternoon.

[@codypage2457]

I absolutely love to the T206 and not just because I helped build this exact airplane...

[@brandonschatz4094]

Love that you guys flew into Gaston's. I flew into there for a cross country. Such a cool place.

[@branonlamphere9624]

Plenty of cupholders to put my beer in.

[@Dan_C604]

“We will see if we can do this…” hahah that was very cute! 😊 Derek is a fun guy! Great video

[@ppgwhereeverett4412]

Cool Flight ! We rented a 206 while stationed at NAS Memphis, Tn in 1973 to just buzz around the area !! A Great airplane.

[@AaronGrijalva]

Excellent demo! I’m all in and am going to buy one……for my sim.

[@russefrance4869]

Incredible machine that just keeps going. I used to jump out of one of these from 1984 to 1991.

[@Thealmostfitpilot]

This is wicked nice! Probably the best Cessna I have ever seen. Makes me wanna go buy one and lease it out for people to enjoy. Well done video good sir!

[@andrewagner2035]

Greetings from Cape Town. I have 2 Cessna 206’s the F and the G model, but have flown the G1000 normally aspirated model as well. Mine have the Continental IO550N56B crossflow engine installed (Atlantic Aero STC) and cargo pods. Full tanks 6 people, no problem. I used to own a C182 as well.

[@Pilotc180]

Wonderful airplane, I have hundreds of hours in a 206, but sure not as nice as this one. The demo pilot is very knowledgeable and a great salesman; I would hire him in a minute. A 3200’ grass strip is way easy; try 8-900’ in crapy weather with a full load up North, thats real sporting!!!

[@DUKEMED]

That..sir..is one fine aircraft. It’s like the Cadillac of aircraft right there. 👌🏻

[@luiscardenas4613]

I flew the 206 for a couple years in all kind of different environments from jungle flights to aero photography at high altitudes and after so many years flying all kind of airplanes from single up to airliners I consider the 206 the most versatile and strong aircraft and a dream airplane for any Pilot thanks for this great video.

[@AirplaneAcademy]

Thanks Luis. Cool perspective. It's an extremely capable airplane!!

[@TOB-uk2xy]

I love your channel and videos. I would love to see you compare a SR22 to a Cessna!

[@AirplaneAcademy]

Thank you! I'm hoping to do that too. Stay tuned.

[@chrishutchinson3827]

Gastons is a good one. I was trying to do my cross country training to there. Arkansas has some great views!

[@mickemike2148]

Wow! Awesome bird! You have earned yourself a new subscriber for opening my eyes to the Turbo Stationair.

[@Cherokee140Driver]

The 206 is my dream. I can confirm, Gaston's is awesome.

[@pipthebadger3723]

Damn, this is amazing, can't wait to never be able to afford to own it.

[@FreedomFlight1]

Awesome video, exceptional quality. I was up at Gaston's not long ago myself, what a great place.

[@johnkeller441]

Great airplane! I have flown the Turbo and non-turbo 205, 206 and 207. Great for the back country and hauling a load. After several hundred hours, only a bad mag on one flight. Very reliable and now, very up to date avionics.

[@royalgreenlantern]

question when they say turbo do they mean turboprop ?

[@MalcolmRuthven]

@@royalgreenlantern No. Turbocharged.

[@Maoshung]

I live about 25 min from Gastons and have flown into that strip a lot! Its always fun!

[@neekonsaadat2532]

The flap safety switch is an iffy design choice. If passengers pop the doors in an emergency landing, the pilot will be unable to deploy flaps before touchdown. This could be a serious hazard, please consider adding an override! For instance, ignition engaged could be a simple override as you most likely intend to have doors and flaps at the same time if the engine is running and the doors are opened. Beautiful aircraft though!

[@MrPRScollector]

Great thought but what if power is lost. Perhaps a weight sensor on the landing gear?

[@a-fl-man640]

have most of my hours in a 206. non turbo. in 76 you could rent one wet for 55$ an hour. was a fun aircraft single pilot wise.

[@gustavoheberle6265]

Super ! Thank you guys ! Wonderful airplane , and excellent video !

[@malcombrown8325]

Owned and flew a T206 for a number of years on floats, skis, and oversized and regular tires in Alaska, Canada, and Lower- 48. It is a great plane with a lot of utility, very predictable flight characteristics, and a solid IFR platform. The modern avionics, upgraded oxygen systems, and a/c have taken the aircraft to another level. Well done!

[@danpowers8700]

As always your videos are excellent. I am picking up my Cessna T206H August (was suppose to be Jun) and can't wait. Can you tell me what type of iPad mount you where using?

[@AirplaneAcademy]

Thanks Dan. Congrats on your purchase, that's awesome! You will have an absolute blast. I talk about the ipad mount here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fF6Yg6x-qJuljpo

[@matthewphilip2043]

Sweet video man! I saw the preview pop up, then I instantly got excited. Your videos are top notch. A 182 would do, but I really like the 206!

[@AirplaneAcademy]

Thanks Matthew! Appreciate you watching.

[@johneufrazio8349]

CESSNA DOES A GREAT JOB !

[@justinrivers5397]

Hey that’s my neighborhood! The ozarks is a beautiful place to fly!

[@glinleyt]

High quality videos. Good job 👍🏻

[@AirplaneAcademy]

Thank you!

[@subsoar5734]

i think i met that demo guy at Oshkosh this year lol. awesome video, sweet airplane!

[@effinator]

A dream of an aircraft.. very awesome to see! Aligning/manifesting this for the future! Thank you for sharing your adventure.

[@AirplaneAcademy]

Sure thing!! Glad you enjoyed!

[@PursuitMode2011]

Exceptional video and demonstration of an amazing crew and aircraft.

[@AirplaneAcademy]

Thanks so much!

[@StardustADV]

I love Cessna. I like to think that maybe in the future I will have a Cessna 210, or maybe wven one of these 206s... or maybe a 175... or a 182... I just like 4-6 seat Cessnas

[@superskullmaster]

The prices for these new Cessna’s are nuts but so is the SR-22T at like $1.2M. Yikes.

[@zevnafte5168]

Fantastic aircraft that does the mission it’s built for and more. Just can’t understand the current price tag on it, $750k? I feel like that’s a bit absurd especially for an aircraft that is good but isn’t much more than a slightly larger 182. You can buy significantly more capable aircraft for a lot less. Extremely large price tag for an aircraft with pulleys and levers, aluminum frame, and the same cockpit avionics package as a 172S. No doubt an extremely capable plane but just doesn’t offer anything else beyond being good at its mission coming with a premium price tag.

[@Triple_J.1]

The T206 stands to generate a lot more revenue than a 182 in commercial applications. It can actually haul a whole cabin of paying passengers or valuable cargo. For example, running a skydive operation with a 206 would be significantly more profitable than a 182, while burning about the same gas, having the same fixed hanger costs, and annual inspection costs. Not to mention re-sale value for these reasons. The 206 also gets a lot of use in Alaska and Northern Canada serving small settlements or ranches where flying in supplies with something like an DeHavilland Otter would be prohibitively expensive for a individual, family or small business to afford. You can probably hire a 206 and pilot to deliver essentials out in the boonies for perhaps $1,000, where an Otter delivery is going to be 5-10x that price.

[@zevnafte5168]

@TheJustinJ sure Justin and those are valid points but that doesn’t equate to buying a new 206 with an absurd price tag. Hence my point. No skydive operation is buying a new 206, this aircraft has a good mission but the only way to have it make sense is buying older used models.

[@alcameron6071]

Incredible airplane. It’s really got all the bells and whistles. Thanks for the great video.

[@AirplaneAcademy]

Sure thing, glad you enjoyed!

[@tropicthndr]

Meh, check out the Compair 6.2, all its bells and whistles are way better at half the cost new, and that’s with everything Engine avionics everything. 350,000.

[@jneumanium]

Had no clue where any of these airports were at, but as soon as I seen salsa’s right across from the Harps I knew exactly where you were at. 🤣

[@robertgary3561]

I’ve done some factory deliveries of t296H’s. Good machines. Burn a lot of fuel to go slow but crossing the sierras at 20,000 makes it worth it. :)

[@foobarmaximus3506]

What a beautiful and awesome aircraft. Very nice!

[@azcharlie2009]

You had me sold on the 182. Now the 206? I'd love to have one! But, in reality, most all airplanes are so expensive anymore, they are out of reach of the normal wage earner..

[@Triple_J.1]

An RV-10 is a more economical option than any Certified aircraft. The best bargain in Factory has often been the Mooney Acclaim/Ultra and Ovation. They were typically $500k-750k, very well made, fastest piston singles in the sky.

[@jeremyhudec3618]

That's a beauty of an airplane!

[@cturdo]

A truly outstanding aircraft!

[@dam4274]

When I was a teen and in the aviation club, I had ordered a Cessna brochure and decided that the Turbo Super Skywagon was my choice. This was about 1975. This plane is very similar. But not the price!

[@MrBenkix]

Does the oxygen mask and flow meter come with the airplane?

[@collinyoung2711]

Yes.

[@jimmyjoe6159]

Beautiful bird!

[@NewEnglandPatriotsfan]

Arkansas looks amazing, the airplane is awesome as well

[@basher1592]

Excellent video!

[@LawrenceBroussard]

That fly by at tree top level will be very bumpy! Nice new 206.

[@djbowler3333]

Hey, what if the door won't close in flight? Ya can't lower the flaps? Hey, great production quality! Right up there with Stevo

[@jgnderitu]

I am so jealous right now!

[@ElPasoTom]

Beautiful airplane. I love the G-1000 avionics suite. However, I would never have a plane that burns 100LL. I hope the trend towards Jet-A diesel engines continues to get more usage.

[@PaulL42654]

Yeah it seems like such an outdated item now

[@FamilyManMoving]

Yup. Diamond did it, and I bet Cirrus follows soon, but before Textron/Cessna. Once they jump, anything running LL and even UL avgas is a dinosaur. There were LL shortages on the east coast a few months back (hit or miss at various airfields), but Jet-A was plentiful. That will get much worse in a few years, especially since the UL replacement is proprietary (read: expensive and hard to make).

[@davelew86]

It's not just the winds it's The thermals from the darker patches of ground cover emitting a higher temperature or heat radiation that's really where you get the bouncing from more than the wind. But that's wind and thermals combining together to create what is defined by turbulence

[@toadflax636]

A box stock 185e with 8.50s will out range it and outrun it below 11,500. I have a lot of experience with this. Too, you can arrive on a rough rocky airstrip. You can try that with this new Cessna, but you will be backordered on wheels and panty parts.

[@kimberlywentworth9160]

Do you have to do a special leg press workout for you right leg to prep for flying this 210. Sounds like you need a right leg of steal.

[@njbpaul]

Nice demo video on the 206. Charlie. I want one for my sim . Lol

[@haverelmink]

Very nice! Pretty slow and thirsty, though. It's still the same basic overall design from decades ago, with incremental technological upgrades.

[@chrishoward4546]

Nicely done Thank you sir!!!

[@ncso911]

What a beautiful aircraft.

[@squidge73]

Just found you on KZbin, nice flight, nice aircraft, looking forward to more. 🌹

[@AirplaneAcademy]

Awesome, thank you! Welcome to the channel, glad to have you here!

[@bernardanderson3758]

Yo Derek I remember seeing you in the Brand new 182 with the couple of Mo jo

[@descendantofphineas7785]

Great design for hauling into back country. Have over 100 hrs in them.

[@robertmahan8440]

It' amazing how much chatter is going on that should have been covered pre flight. In VFR conditions you're still responsible for see and avoid even if you're filed IFR. VFR altitudes (< 18000') is where more diligence is required. Safety is first and foremost above all else. I see so many of these videos and I get it, people like to show off their aeronautical knowledge, point out landmarks etc. If there are 2 in the cockpit at lease one should be outside the aircraft most of the time and let the other chatter away. We all started in small airplanes but so many times in my 20 years as a commercial airline pilot I saw many of those bad habits carry over into jets. The lack of just good airmanship. We have sims for all familiarization and I'm aware that the small single piston planes don't but you can sit in it on the ground and get familiarized. Then put that knowledge into practice in the air. Two times flying the 727 I got a TCAS resolution advisory alert while on visual approach in class B airspace. Small single engine and we didn't see him. Thank you TCAS. Thankfully the 727 was quite responsive. When I transitioned to the 747 I found out that it wasn't nearly as responsive. Don't get me wrong, I love small planes and only wish that when I was starting out my C150 and the equipment that small planes have today. I flew a PA28-181 from Kansas to Maine and back, VFR mostly at night with just a VOR and ADF. I wouldn't dre try that now though. Would have been nice to have had an autopilot of just a simple wing leveler. Having spent so many years in jets operating in the high structure I'm not sure I could read a VFR sectional now. By the way, nice airplane and avionics.

[@kimberlywentworth9160]

Do I need to take weight lifting so that I can hold the right rudder in?

[@collinyoung2711]

It has trim. But on takeoff, yes.

[@codyvickers967]

Gastons is in north Arkansas, closer to northwest and a long way from Arkanistan, nobody wants to go to Arkanistan(anywhere east of the white river starting at Augusta, AR)!!

[@joem8615]

Needs to do a bonanza next!

[@flightsights]

The 206T is my dream airplane. I’ll I need is the winning lotto ticket 😂

[@philipbrailey]

Very nice. I wish Cessna would make 152’s again.

[@lucwel1]

With a Turbo 😊

[@Triple_J.1]

The made the 162. Which was actually a pretty good airplane, just not what people wanted in the LSA category. (It was a little too heavy, being made to last a long time, instead of maximizing payload inside the 1320lb limit as other lighter duty designs such as Technam provided).

[@mariovermeulen]

What an awesome plane! Would love to own one!

[@Mainbusfail]

Stupid question, but are many flight schools adding the new 182 to their fleets yet?

[@philipmontalvo5953]

I wonder what the draw is on the AC unit? Can it be run on battery without the engine and for how long?

[@brianbartels528]

Hi Guys now you have done the Cessna 182 and 206 and how to purchase a Cessna could you please do a demo on the Cessna Caravan 208 short --not many 208 short videos out there -especially current model

[@AirplaneAcademy]

I'd like to! Hoping to do that at some point. I've gotten to fly it twice and it's awesome. Stay tuned for more.

[@project.jericho]

I don't understand how being provided access for content is not considered compensation. They're doing this out of their marketing division. It's a commercial that costs them to provide. Therefore it's a financial arrangement.

[@skyepilotte11]

Beautiful aircraft...nice video.

[@AirplaneAcademy]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed!

[@Indzeosko]

All Pilots kissing their headset Mic. Nice video!

[@jorgegveram1]

Great explanation

[@davidcole333]

Well, I know what Charlie's gettin' for Christmas this year. Dadgum that's one helluva nice Cessna.

[@imagelaunchpad262]

Hello Team, Could you please help me know if you provide Pilot training on Cessna T206H?

[@cessna688]

Thanking tower for the help.

[@averdung]

Every pilot south of the Rio Grande swears by the 206. She's the real bush plane in hot/high/jungle environments; you won't see taildraggers doing bush work in MEX, COL, or BRA. I saw one in April at AERO 2024 in Friedrichshafen, and she looks like made for me. I hope my bank account is fat enough some day.

[@TheEvanAlmightyy]

You can fit a little bed in the back of that thing. Awesome video.