The MOST Impressive Airplane I’ve Ever Flown (Full Tour)

[@AirplaneAcademy]

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[@JohnVKaravitis]

Kodiak 100: $3 million Kodiak 900: $3.5 million

[@floatinflyinandfishing]

when i win the lottery this week I am buying one. MSFS sold me on it

[@shinew7185]

Hey! I thought it was my turn to win!!! Oh well, good luck to us both. 😃

[@costinhadacosta8474]

Ouch ... Out of my league!

[@InstaPete]

My friends are A&P’s who helped build the Kodiak 100 and have their signatures inside airframe 99 and 100 😁 It’s so cool to see the 900 take flight.

[@paulc38125]

The rule of thumb on aircraft horsepower: a lot is good, more is better, and too much is just about right!

[@TheJustinJ]

Definition of an internal combustion Engine: "A mechanical device producing insufficient power." ~ C.F. Taylor (the guy who wrote the book on engines).

[@stubryant9145]

True! ....in a world where cost per knot is no object. Good thing is once you pay for that HP, you can choose to throttle back to economy cruise if fuel cost bothers you. But whoever can pay cash for one of these magnificent birds can't afford a little more jet A?

[@Farweasel]

Ithink it was mae West who nailed that with *Too much of a good thing is Wonderful'* !

[@gumbykevbo]

No kill like overkill!

[@rnordquest]

This was a paper airplane when I first worked on the design. It was a wonderful time and we had great fun and camaraderie that first year as the company grew. I had never even heard of Priest River before. What memories!

[@AirplaneAcademy]

hey very cool!

[@JonCox-fn3hn]

BOY! Do I HATE it when you knucklehead pilots flip open those door latch buttons without catching it with your thumb or other hand! Such UNNECESSARY to beat the hatch door latches to death by letting them just POP open! Can't tell you how many of those latches I've changed in the past 40 years in maintenance! Just put another finger against the opposite side latch button! EASE it open, don't let them "SNAP" open! It will also crack the access door in time! Just Saying!

[@kingofcastlechaos]

"Children, ask daddy to tell you the story of how he trained pilots to open doors and ran out of work". Lol, never going to happen!

[@JonCox-fn3hn]

@@kingofcastlechaos Job Security for Grease Balls! Like fingernails on a chalk board every time I hear that loud "POPPING" sound of IDIOTS opening access doors on planes and helicopters! Pisses me right off at how stupid some of these "Pilots" really are! Treat your airplane with some LOVE, it will return it 10X!

[@russellwhitbread]

Jon I feel your pain I always "educate" those i see doing it

[@12345fowler]

Timestamp pls ?

[@JonCox-fn3hn]

@@12345fowler What? You mean how long does it take to beat out the latches by "Popping" them open? Depends, 2-3 years average use, but if you simply GENTLY open them and catch the side that "Pops" open with the other finger, the latches should NEVER need to be changed, or should last 20 years on an average light plane. Just so uncalled for! Good Etiquette is what I'm trying to say! You can hear them popping the latch all the way across the tarmac at times! It's like slamming the aircraft doors rather than gently pulling them closed! And when I say SLAM, I mean the ones that put LOTS of force behind it.

[@VictoryAviation]

A lot of times I feel like fresh/innovative features on new aircraft are damned near non existent. It sure seems like a lot of thought went into the design of this iteration. That’s pretty exciting!

[@InstaPete]

This plane is a beast!!! My friends fly the Kodiak 100 and have hit pot holes half the size of a tire in PNG and it handles it like a champ.

[@VictoryAviation]

@@InstaPete Like the Missionary Bush Pilot 😁

[@InstaPete]

@@VictoryAviation yes sir, my friend is in McNeal, AZ right now. He is rated to fly the Kodiak 100 and is currently getting his helicopter endorsement.

[@VictoryAviation]

@@InstaPete Oh nice! Helicopters are a completely different kind of flying lol

[@flexairz]

The black stripe makes it look fat and ugly up front.

[@dandan8333]

Nice walk around... just the highest points. That's an aircraft to get excited about flying! Someone answered those dreams. Wow! Really appreciate it, so nice.

[@thecitizen49]

Never feel sorry for anyone that owns an airplane.

[@waynesilva3129]

These planes will sell like hot cakes. Perfect for snorkeling in the South Pacific and camping in the Australian outback 😊. Sure, if you want to fly from San Diego to Maine take the TBM. However, this 900 would be much more fun over all.

[@realulli]

Hey, the 100 is the flying F250. The 900 is the flying Suburban. The TBM is the flying Model S. The Premier 1 is the flying S-Class... ;-)

[@petrosspetrosgali]

As an airplane mechanic, everything I’ve heard about this plane is that it’s a huge steaming pile of shit. Unreliable, and requires way too much maintenance. You’re way better off with a 208b

[@mitseraffej5812]

You don’t have to use it all and often times it is good practice not to. I don’t have any bush flying experience but with jet airliners reduced thrust take off is the norm, all determined by TOW, field length and environmental conditions. Engine wear and tear being the reason for using reduced thrust / power and it would most likely pay dividends with this gorgeous airplane.

[@six_twentythree]

Sooo when are you upgrading, Charlie? 😄

[@garyhardoby6303]

Around the 8:39 mark of this video there is a worm/caterpillar on the edge of this guys hoody he is wearing on the left of his head.

[@michaeljohndennis2231]

Living in the U.K. and having family in Rural Ireland, I can see how this aircraft could make fun hops across the Irish Sea - I could easily see this aircraft being used to fly from London City Airport direct to the Scottish Islands or to the West of Ireland including the Aran Islands

[@russellwhitbread]

Problem is London City doesn't allow single engine aircraft.

[@JohnEBurns]

What is the Top Cruising Speed and Distance it Can Fly on Tank of Fuel. Very Curious.

[@eksemos]

Dude, you're the GOAT of all things Aviation 101!! So practical, clear and simple. You're a real inspiration to me as an aviation enthusiast..

[@eksemos]

@@whomitmayconcern😂 you're a funny guy. You have your opinion, I have mine. I simply wanted to congratulate the channel owner/moderator on a great online resource and a job well done. Nothing wrong with that. Perhaps that Aviation 101 you're alluding to is an amazing channel as well, but everyone is different and brings something special to this space. Don't be so dismissive of other people.. give them space to hold and share their own opinion. I appreciate your reference to Aviation 101 and I'd love to check it out, but maybe you could go about things in a kinder way in future so that you're winning over others by drawing their interest to other options online.

[@ckryegrass11]

Cessna kicking rocks right now. Pilatus is avoiding eye contact.

[@charlesv3962]

Sick absolutely sick Kodiak, if was capable of owning a flying a airplane I’d love to just travel around the world and fly into remote locations and enjoy the experience and sights

[@daffidavit]

This would be a great personal aircraft. if I could afford an expensive airplane, I'd rather have this. Imaging the backwoods places you could take this.

[@TheJustinJ]

@@daffidavittherefore its not a great "personal aircraft" since it cant meet that definition.

[@daffidavit]

I would remove some of the seats. Maybe have a place for 4-6 passengers and enough gear to go camping in Alaska. I'd fly from the lower U.S. I'd also camp out in New England and go for the smaller airstrips. To me, that would be "personal". The problem would be getting jet fuel when you need it.

[@dennisk5180]

This aircraft is gorgeous as well as having excellent features.

[@odyshopody9387]

Reminds me of a Cessna Caravan.

[@stubryant9145]

This is better suited to short rough fields than that big Cessna turbine.

[@above7833]

Check the video from Amir… Kodiak has terrible customer service. No a&p shops want to work on Kodiaks, because Kodiak doesn’t reimburse the repair shops. Amir has dealt with various major malfunctions on his brand new Kodiak ! And No customer service and no warranty !

[@robertwarner5963]

I predict that the Kodiak 1000 will have a deeper cabin, deep enough to accommodate 2 or 3 LD3 cargo containers. LD3 are becoming the norm in the over-night courier business because they can be loaded faster than loose boxes.

[@metahertzuk]

Found this vid while looking for information from your 900 flight video about the wing design allowing aileron control during stalls. Super interesting, great vids!

[@jay-rus4437]

Kodiak 100 is one of my very favorite flight sim planes. Lol

[@cartmanrlsusall]

Put it on amphibious floats,for the perfect explorer

[@DanT271]

Beautiful aircraft! Just my personal preference but I usually would not want to fly on singles but this appears to be a very safe and stable aircraft

[@robertlafnear7034]

PLEASE STOP POSTING VIDEOS ABOUT THE KODIAK AIRCRAFT !......... This to me is Plane Candy in the Awesome plane category and the more I watch these videos the more I want one......... YOU ARE NOT HELPING !🤨Just think how the Oshkosh week long campout would go🤔... NICE plane...............O.K. I'm waiting on the edge of my seat for the next video.... YEH..........KEEP POSTING PLEASE.😁👍👍👍👍.

[@AirplaneAcademy]

haha it's candy to me too! Awesome plane. Can't afford one. But very fun to experience.

[@thekingsilverado3266]

The stall feature has been with a few very impressive new Gen RC airplanes my favorite after work toys. I had always been wondering who would get smart first and build this into a conventional traveler. There has been one or two bush planes with the feature but nothing with more than 4 seats that i know of. I am impressed with this bigger updated toy. The built in avo wing pod is also a really nice touch

[@ryanhewett1663]

This is a plane I would love to learn to fly.

[@patrickradcliffe3837]

And how many gallons per hour? Looks like prettier Carvan with a cargo pod. I like it but will never afford it.

[@Agislife1960]

If you incorporated some rock deflectors on the bottom back side of those wheel pants, you'd be ready for the Alaskan 135 market

[@plantfeeder6677]

Looks like a Cessna Caravan. Lots of research into this plane? Ya worked with Caravans for years. Nothing they can't carry and can land anywhere. This is just a Lexus version of the great Toyota of the sky

[@Kefoo_]

-- For a mere $3.5M+, it looks like a FIND! *_Thank you Airplane Academy!_*

[@olyolson2576]

Such a nice airplane. Wow, just amazing.

[@thudable]

Beautiful aircraft. Thanks for the vid.

[@antoniogracia3935]

UP TO 10 YEARS BACK AMERICAN AIRLINES COMPANIES WERE THE BEST BUT TODAY ARE PURE AND SIMPLE DOWN ON QUALITY AND SERVICES; UNITED AIRLINES IT IS THE WORST OF ALL!!!

[@neilhaas]

🛩️🛩️🛩️🛩️🧑‍✈️❤😊🎉⚓🧭🧭

[@royalordinance]

Im in Love, thats Engineering!

[@h2oski1200]

when are you giving one away, 100k subs?

[@Tadrjbs]

$ = awesome, the more $$$$$$$, the more awesome.

[@Well_Edumacated]

what do you expect? it's a copy of the Cessna Caravan with some changes.

[@Ryan-719]

I figured it would be pressurized

[@Cyberdactyl]

It should be impressive at $3,500,000

[@jamestorres4705]

Would love to win the lottery and purchase a plane.

[@davidcole333]

Well, he has the sales pitch down but doesn't seem to show a lot of enthusiasm. Does the guy not like his job? He seemed very bored and tired of repeating the same spiel for the 100th time.

[@shinew7185]

My take was a bit different. He seemed cool, calm, and confident. But...that is only my opinion. Doesn't make me right.

[@thomaslawrence2210]

Save yourself a lot of trouble and buy a cessna 208.

[@ExtremeRecluse]

I wish Santa would put a set of keys under my tree next year.

[@Eiaton]

Sweet

[@california.connection]

Hi Charlie, just came across your channel. I'm in Dallas as well and my 8 year old son loves aviation, so I'm taking him on a Discovery flight out of Addison airport in a few weeks!

[@AirplaneAcademy]

Awesome! You will both love it. Addison is a great place to learn. It's a little expensive and congested but it's great training to get comfortable going in and out of a busy airport like that. Have so much fun!

[@gibememoni]

it reminds me of the cessna caravan

[@8-0-0-8-5]

I got to fly as a passenger on a few of the very earliest Kodiak 100's in Papua New Guinea. Those were revolutionary at the time because they were a dedicated utility / bush aircraft and really helped modernize the aging fleets of their operators (who had until then been holding on to a bunch of old 206's in lieu of suitable replacement types). Amazing to see how much further the Kodiak design could be pushed. Quest nailed it with the 100, and it's great to see Daher continue that tradition with the 900.

[@daviddilley538]

What’s the mission? Fit the aircraft to the mission. C208 with a -140 is more capable and cheaper, and only slightly slower….mission lengths?

[@kickinit8314]

Great Airplane, but… Although it was designed for bush operations, it really does not defeat any of the other turbine options. Hence why no commercial operator in Papua/PNG uses them other than MAF who get a deal… Pilatus PC-6 and Caravan reign supreme!!!

[@danderson1937]

Your salesman is like having sex with oneself.... uni fucking inspiring!

[@stevetucker9181]

I hate guys that can’t stop saying “Basically.” It’s so condescending.

[@0304rishi]

Please do a comparison between 900 and Grand caravan ex. Which is more value for money to own and operate.. ??

[@AirplaneAcademy]

It's a good question. Kind of comes down to the mission. The kodiak is more expensive but also has better short field performance. It also has both TKS (de-ice) and a radar pod, whereas the short caravan you have to choose one or the other. The Caravan EX has both and it's similar in speed to the Kodiak 100 (the EX might be a couple of knots faster) but the Kodiak 900 outruns all of them. The wing (and corresponding slow flight and stall performance) is a big differentiator for the Kodiak as well. There is a lot of overlap in the mission profile but some differences like these and others.

[@petrosspetrosgali]

There is no comparison. Grand Canyon airlines bought a few Kodiaks years ago, intending to build a fleet of them. They ended up being too unreliable and expensive so they got rid of them. They ended up building a fleet of what is now 5 208bs which are WAY better.

[@mattwoodford1820]

What's the minimum speed at FL150? Also what's the max weight it can carry with the seats removed?

[@charlesgraham9954]

my brothers in the Airforce and he invited me to a fighter jet simulator. i could take off and fly, but i never could land without crashing.. lol

[@JerryDeLay-f6d]

Mark, you are awesome, I wish I could add this to the series Merchants Without Borders.

[@FreePilotTraining]

The PT6 is a cool engine because it actually faces backwards and the propeller is driven by the thrust it produces. Very cool

[@garyhardoby6303]

I know....free flight training for my grandchildren.

[@captainbuck5969]

Can’t beat my plane.

[@djsnyder001]

A bit like the Cessna Caravan, with the exception that the circuit breaker panel is located at the center console . . .

[@trustenbaker8766]

And who are you that I should be impressed that your impressed?

[@herbbates4713]

No pressurized, I guess it is made for short hops only, I thought turbans worked best at altitudes that need pressurizing to get the best out of them

[@paulbickley658]

Nice, I like it... I doubt I could buy one right away...

[@fourfortyroadrunner6701]

I was born and raised in the small town where these are built. I don't live there now, and was surprised decades back, to discover them.

[@AmericasChoice]

How secure are those seats if they can be removed so easily, just asking?

[@MalakaProtos33]

Grand Caravan knockoff.

[@technicalactivity]

Maintenance costs = 20k annual

[@maddogtank8425]

yes and the airplane is over a million dollars so what it's $20,000 do you really think the people who are flying an aircraft that takes hundreds of dollars per hour in fuel and millions of dollars is in Purchase cost give a f*** cuz I can tell you these people don't give a f***

[@VictoryAviation]

That’s really not bad at all for what it does. It leaves huge room for a profit margin.

[@technicalactivity]

@@VictoryAviation hopefully, if you can get away with flying it the least and reselling it before it’s too old.. at a certain threshold we are just comparing Lambos to Ferraris 😅

[@VictoryAviation]

@@technicalactivity I was just thinking that for the operators that need a plane of this size (Hawaii, Alaska, Malaysia, PNG, etc), that 20k is no big deal compared to annual profit. That’s only $385.00 dollars a week. It wouldn’t take much revenue to compensate for that cost. And it shouldn’t be very hard to pull reasonable revenue with such a capable aircraft, given that someone is an intelligent business owner.

[@wanderleyapparecidovieira2282]

Why it uses struts to hold the wings ? Afraid the wings fall down ?

[@jimholloman4457]

Don't eat the Mic!

[@drumrboynoid]

Itd be nice to see airbags put in planes. Atleast for the pilots.

[@spiro5327]

Looks like you will be trading the 182 very soon congratulations 🎊

[@garyhardoby6303]

Do I win a free plane or something for finding it??!!

[@NT4XT]

🦄 i think so, too.

[@youtubespanishfishingchann6575]

I'm in love ❤️ I want to fly one another one for my log book 📖

[@diGritz1]

Someone watched the Air America movie one too many times. "0_o" Jokes aside this is pretty close to Pilatus PC-6 Porter if it were built today. From the review it sounds to be just as good.

[@Arturo-lapaz]

Pilatus Porter cruises at half speed ,almost exactly , The rep said that speed above 200 knots was the goal, at the same altitude to double the speed you must increase the horse power 8 times. But payload is the same and so are the runway requirements. Used to fly one over the vast dry lakes at 12000 feet elevation, in Bolivia ; Indicated airspeed was 80 knots, at that altitude the TAS is 96 knots, OAT - 9C. At 15000 same IAS, TAS right at 100 kt, OAT -15C

[@Sarge0311]

Very nice airplane I like the rear cargo door can fit large items or air med aircraft

[@Hay-ez7uq]

'Promosm' 😉

[@petrovichbauer5105]

Who can afford a plane like this?

[@conradsenior5843]

not only that, it only burns 5 gals an hour???

[@youdoyouplayer8529]

The panel could use some work.

[@CaptMoo]

Love it since Quest days

[@genespell4340]

The survival rate would rise dramatically as long as the plane doesn't catch on fire.

[@bruwalter8141]

PC-12 🇨🇭 is much better 💯💥🤩👍

[@chrisbynum4940]

Different mission profiles.

[@Dan_C604]

Comparing apples with oranges never works. They are VERY different, with different capabilities, missions and designs. Granted, the quality, refinement and power of a PC12 is hard to compare, they are amazing.

[@cesararzola]

What a beautiful aircraft!

[@TinkXFD]

Can this airplane be used for skydiving operations?

[@ryandurr2811]

A few use the 100, it's not as good as the caravan.

[@abelardoabascal628]

Hace algunos años empezó costando un millón de dólares y hoy cuesta tres millones …..están locos.

[@Dan_C604]

Price of everything has gone up like crazy, not only airplanes. There is nothing cheap nowadays except in the dollar store. It is what we have today in the world…. (Sorry, no Spanish…)

[@FSEVENMAN]

So when the design team sat down to build this their goal was to copy a Cessna Caravan ?😮

[@davidbrattain1446]

Looks like a winner to me!

[@uttoak]

Thanks but I’ll stick with the pc-12

[@Dan_C604]

But aren’t they very different? To me is like comparing apples with oranges. I am not too sure about the quality of this Kodiak, but let’s say it is good. Still, they are very different in design, mission and quality. Comparing something so different isn’t really worth it. Now, you can compare this model with a Cessna Caravan, then maybe you have some things to say. PC-12 is even hard to compare to a TBM! (And both may have more in common than with a Kodiak). Pilatus has an unparalleled design, quality, performance and capabilities that would be hard to put at some level with this one.

[@mothmagic1]

A Cessna Grand Caravan knock off

[@ditto1958]

I’ve often wondered if they’re similar other than the way they look?

[@CliffordTheCowboyCloser]

That's a cool plane

[@BuzzMoves365]

Yeah, it’s cute.

[@AlexC-jz7qz]

Not bad at only $5.5M.

[@KellyWebb065]

You should look at providing tool box/tool kit for fixing the basics.

[@kingofcastlechaos]

If something breaks, you just land and Ommpa-Loompas jump out of their office inside the pod and fix everything. Then they sing a song about why YOU broke it. (Willy Wonka reference)

[@KeithSage]

It needs floats.