Kodiak - single turbine

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The Kodiak has been in operation at Lippspringe DZ , germany for the last two weeks and has performed brilliantly. The average time from take off to 13,000 to landing is about 23 minutes but we might be able to shave a minute or so off that with more practice. Thats with 4 x 4 way teams + camera men.

good to hear!

you can fit how many jumpers in?

from the numbers from Quest (the Original Post), even fully loaded it should be turning around faster than 23 minutes???

R

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The Kodiak has been in operation at Lippspringe DZ , germany for the last two weeks and has performed brilliantly. The average time from take off to 13,000 to landing is about 23 minutes but we might be able to shave a minute or so off that with more practice. Thats with 4 x 4 way teams + camera men.

it fits 20 skydivers ?

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[skygeezer 0]

20 skydivers !!!!! Sorry.....that should read 2 x 4 way teams + cameramen. We intend to put in 14 jumpers although the max we have done so far is 12

[twatterpilot 0]

23 minute turns with a -34 powered airplane with only 12 jumpers? I am quite honestly not that impressed with the performance. I would rather have a -20 powered Twin Otter, at least then you would have the saftey of two engines too. I can do 18 minute turns with 12-14 jumpers on an -20 otter with only 20-22 gallons of fuel burned. I'm curious what the fuel burn is on the Kodiak. I gotta tell ya though, it is a beautiful airplane. I looks rugged as hell! I would love to fly one to see how she handles.

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I am no pilot but from the original post - it can get to 12000 ft AGL in 8 min 27 sec at 150 pounds less than maximum gross weight. So it should be able to do much better than 23 minutes up and down?

[skygeezer 0]

An update on the turnaround of the Kodiak.

I have been flying it all weekend and managed to average 20 mins per lift. One or two were in the region of 18 mins (straight to the top no stops in between) and some were a bit longer (drops at 5k , 10K etc)
We seem to be using about 85lb - 90lb of fuel per high lift depending on how much faffing about goes on.......... its all about the conditions of the day and a little bit of practice...........

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An update on the turnaround of the Kodiak.

I have been flying it all weekend and managed to average 20 mins per lift. One or two were in the region of 18 mins (straight to the top no stops in between) and some were a bit longer (drops at 5k , 10K etc)
We seem to be using about 85lb - 90lb of fuel per high lift depending on how much faffing about goes on.......... its all about the conditions of the day and a little bit of practice...........

thanks! yes, I think we are all assuming no low jump runs - just straight up and down as fast as possible. does that convert to 49 liters (13 US gal) of fuel? and is that efficient?

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Any Kodiak updates? Has anyone else taken delivery for skydiving ops?

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Any Kodiak updates? Has anyone else taken delivery for skydiving ops?

I will ask one more time since there is some discussion of Kodiks on the PAC thread...

Has anyone else taken delivery for skydiving ops?
What is the best turnaround time (wheels up to wheels up) and with how many jumpers and what conditions? how many jumpers can physically fit? Are Quest's rate of climb numbers true (8.5 minutes from brake release to 12k AGL at 157 pounds less than max take off weight). I attached the spec sheet from Quest's website.

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Any Kodiak updates? Has anyone else taken delivery for skydiving ops?

What he said. A friend spotted one yesterday @ Paine Field (north of Seattle) getting a jump door put on it and a paint job. Tail number shows a temp cert still issued to Quest Aircraft.

Anyone in the U.S. adding one of these to their fleet? Or is this one destined for somewhere abroad?

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[riggerrob 643]

Back in February, I had a long chat with Sgt. (retired) Bill Sharp (and his Major) - from Bad Lipspringe - about their first season of Kodiak operations.

They were generally pleased with their Kodiak and were hammering out some minor nuisances with seating arrangements, floor mats, seat belts, fumes and floater steps.
The following week I shared my suggestions with the Kodiak factory.

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I got an email from Quest letting me know the Kodiak is now approved in Canada. Now I just need that lotto win...

[grimmie 186]

Does anyone have a Kodiak jump ops update?

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for some reason I am on this email list - aircraft for sale. nice Kodiak for sale...

[grimmie 186]

You buy it, I'll fly it!

So has anyone out there jumped a Kodiak? And how is it's performance?

[freeatlast 0]

RAPA in Germany uses a Kodiak (I believe) ...

Maybe someone from there could answer your questions ...

[vpjr 18]

Very nice! How did it work out? Jumper, Pilot, DZO reports how it went + - would be appreciated.

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Skydive Tecumseh in Michigan started flying Kodiak SN 0052 full time last weekend. Brand new out of the box

Very cool, we would love to here how it performs. I have been watching this plane for a while. Must say I have a lot of respect for the company.

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Skydive Tecumseh in Michigan started flying Kodiak SN 0052 full time last weekend. Brand new out of the box

I don't see a camera step, that has to be kinda sucky?

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Skydive Tecumseh in Michigan started flying Kodiak SN 0052 full time last weekend. Brand new out of the box

I don't see a camera step, that has to be kinda sucky?

In this photo from their site it appears to be an available item.

http://www.questaircraft.com/kodiak/gallery/photos/?detail=6

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Skydive Tecumseh in Michigan started flying Kodiak SN 0052 full time last weekend. Brand new out of the box

Nice. I hope this aircraft blows the PAC750 out of the sky.

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Skydive Tecumseh in Michigan started flying Kodiak SN 0052 full time last weekend. Brand new out of the box

Nice. I hope this aircraft blows the PAC750 out of the sky.

Why would you hope that?

Sparky

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Skydive Tecumseh in Michigan started flying Kodiak SN 0052 full time last weekend. Brand new out of the box

Nice. I hope this aircraft blows the PAC750 out of the sky.

Why would you hope that?

Sparky

Perhaps because it is built in the USA, and has a higher tail. Does anyone know offhand how it compares in price and interior dimensions (is it a larger cross section)?

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[keithbar 1]

my biggest complaint about the pac is the door is too short for us tall guys. is the kodiak's door taller?

i have on occasion been accused of pulling low . My response. Naw I wasn't low I'm just such a big guy I look closer than I really am .

[Southern_Man 0]

thanks for that comparison.

Do you know what the fuel burn rate would be between the Kodiak and the Pac?

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