Alternative to the Caraven?

[fokkers&beer]

I dug on my Beech. It was just a classier ride.

 

[AerroMatt]

What's the mission?

A lot depends on what you want to do with your Caravan alternate. If you need a real bushplane, then the Quest Air Kodiak is it.
http://questaircraft.com/ It was actually designed to replace the aging 206's and 207's that are being used in places like PNG and Africa.

I went to the Sandpoint ID factory in late 2005 for a demonstration to the public. The factory demo took off with about a 300ft ground roll at gross, if I recall, and then climbed like a raped ape.

Very interesting group of missionaries that conceived this bird. They also came up with a unique business plan, I think. I saw a press release last week that announced certification of their first production bird, which will be delived to the customer after Oshkosh.

I wish them success.

 

[Whale Rider]

Pilatus PC-12. Way better than the sCaravan.

 

[dillfer]

Meh, it was scary enough behind TWO 985's. One is just crazy talk!

I think that you're thinking of the beaver which had one R985. I think the original Otter had one 1340, which is way less reliable.