which is the best bush plane?

Question

no floats, just wheels. I mean durability, cost/hour, price, maintenance, take off and landing roll....all those stuff. thanks for your answers!

Answer 1

A bush plane must be able to haul a heavy load of people or cargo, and have the capability to land and take off from short, rough back-country landing strips. One of the all-time best bush planes is still the DeHavilland DHC-2 Beaver. It can carry six or seven passengers or up to a ton (2000 lb) of cargo in and out of short, unimproved strips, or can be equipped with floats or skis for an all-weather capability.

Answer 2

Bush Planes

Answer 3

Here in Alaska, the "Bush" plane is a way of life. As with any aircraft, you have to define the use of the aircraft. While the previous postings are all good, the "bush" needs a bit more definition.

The Beaver, either model, is a true work horse, but not classified as a true bush aircraft. It is used extensively in the Southeast of Alaska with floats due to the proximity of villages and the ocean of the Inside Passage. In the interior of Alaska, the Beaver is used to access many popular fishing and hunting areas (albeit mostly by floats), utilizing unimproved air strips, as well as mountaineering aviation. It however is a bit too large to be classed as a "bush" plane.

The Porter is another example of a good overall aircraft for short field operations. Again, too big to be classed as a "bush" plane. Despite being a great load bearer, and short field operator, the Porter has had a reputation of aircraft Accidents here (mostly pilot error), that is keeping it out of the running for "Bush" plane honors. Again, size seems to be a major issue.

Here in Alaska "THE" bush aircraft comes in two flavors:

The Piper Super Cub

The Arctic Tern (An unknown to most)

Both of these aircraft are two seaters, have very short field operations capabilities and when properly equipped with "tundra" tires (low inflation balloon tires), require no airfield at all.

There are other aircraft that many feel are "bush" planes such as the Cessna 180, 185, especially when equipped with floats to handle Alaska's 5 million lakes, or skis to handle the snow and ice.

We owned a Maul M-5 for a period, and it was OK. Just didn't have the punch we expected, the 180 was a better performer.

For me... It is the venerable Super Cub!

For my dad, well if it had wings, it deserved to fly anyway (he is a Arctic Tern fan). I suppose he has the know on that subject. USMC fighter pilot, Black Sheep, Blue Angel Pilot, Alaska Air National Guard Adj. Co... the list goes on.

Answer 4

We dont really have bush planes here in the states, thats usually out in some jungles or an outback or somewhere remote,,, I would rather have one that would run on auto fuel because its cheaper and more readily available,... you cant always get jeta fuel in the middle of nowhere,,, Takeing of at 400 feet is pretty short but carrying 4-6 passengers and trying to get up that fast would be tough,,, with that many people and fuel you better have good control at low speed because you probably going to stall out fully loaded,,

Answer 5

My favourites are the de DHC-2 Havilland Beaver, The Maule, and the Pilatus Porter. The Cessna 185 Skywagon is good too.

Answer 6

Air Force One?

Seriously, I'd lean toward the Maule Rocket, an old STOL single engine high winger that dates back to the 'sixties.

Answer 7

As of the present time, the Air Force One is the only bush Plane unless Otherwise, he would like a Learjet which is a lighter but slower and shorter haul aircraft. if you want to know the details of the Aircraft key in at yahoo search these keywords VA-25, Air Force One.

Answer 8

You didn't mention if this was for private use or commercial use.

If you want to fly just you and a few friends you might look into the "Aviat Husky."

I was a passenger in one of these a few months ago. Nifty little airplane.

Extremely solid.

http://www.aviataircraft.com/husky/overview.htm

Answer 9

Aviat husky, Super cub, are the two most famous tandems

if you need more room I would go with a maule, they are considered the pickup truck of the sky.

all have great performance,
as far as best.... its a matter of opinion and depends solely on your needs.

Answer 10

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which is the best bush plane?
no floats, just wheels. I mean durability, cost/hour, price, maintenance, take off and landing roll....all those stuff. thanks for your answers!