Cessna Caravan vs Kodiak 100...What's Better???

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  • Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
  • Looking to upgrade from a typewriter to a computer? If you're a fan of aircraft, you might already know a lot about the Cessna Caravan, but have you heard about the Kodiak? In this video, we're going to compare these two planes and explore why the Kodiak is often overlooked despite its superior features. From speed and durability to comfort and safety, the Kodiak comes out on top in almost every category. Join us for an informative and engaging discussion of these two impressive aircraft.
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  • @ballingerfrench6304
    @ballingerfrench6304 Рік тому +22

    Harrison Ford owns a Kodiak 100 and keeps it hangared with his many other aircraft at KDIJ (he has property in nearby Jackson Hole). He was in the local pattern a lot with his model 100 this past summer and I had never heard of a 'Kodiak' until I heard him on the CTAF broadcasting the type call sign. I asked him if he was the Caravan on base when I was entering downwind and I remember him replying, "No. It looks like a Caravan and sounds like a Caravan, but it's not a Caravan." Pretty much summed it up, lol. Harrison also owns a pristine de Havilland Beaver, also based out of KDIJ, but seemed to fly the Kodiak more than anything else at the time. Must be quite a machine.

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  Рік тому +3

      He seems like a really cool guy to meet! Even more bad ass that he flies a Kodiak. Thanks for watching!

    • @tripodcatz5532
      @tripodcatz5532 Рік тому +5

      Harrison used to own a Caravan actually, and flew it out of Santa Monica pretty often a few years ago. I guess he upgraded to the Kodiak. Here is HF at Santa Monica loading up his Caravan: ua-cam.com/video/7dG04_yT4gY/v-deo.html

    • @tripodcatz5532
      @tripodcatz5532 Рік тому +1

      @@hg2. Pretty sure Harrison Ford is an actor, but I'll double check on that.

    • @tripodcatz5532
      @tripodcatz5532 Рік тому +4

      @@hg2. Dude spends at least 8 years total getting a combination of undergraduate and doctor of medicine degrees, a year of residency someplace (making next to nothing money-wise), plus an additional internship somewhere, accrues hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt before even starting a private practice, and works his behind off building a successful clinic with multiple locations. A few gray hairs later he so can finally afford a cool toy that he is particularly proud of and enjoys sharing the experience with other aviation enthusiasts. It's a conspiracy for sure. Personally, I sit around doing nothing all day waiting to win the lottery (fingers crossed).

  • @blancolirio
    @blancolirio Рік тому +7

    Good point on the 1st Impression regarding sales! Good job Mark!

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  Рік тому +1

      I’ve been watching your videos since before I got my PPL. As a newer pilot I’ve learned so much from watching you. Humbled having you watch my channel 🙏

  • @n229dh6
    @n229dh6 Рік тому +13

    Great video. I had a similar experience with my TBM and an M600 when I did my demo flights. Daher cares about their AP and the people who buy them. Also the people at the service centers are hands down the most helpful.

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  Рік тому +2

      Yes the aftercare service has been really good. I will be doing a video about that in the future. Thanks for watching!

  • @Parr4theCourse
    @Parr4theCourse Рік тому +30

    That was my experience to a tee…. The “salespeople” or rather “order takers” with Cessna were arrogant, condescending if you remotely bring up a feature you like better of a competitor. And they all say the same condescending rebuttals, they must get “schooled” with what to say, it’s almost comical…..

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  Рік тому +12

      It really wouldn’t have mattered because it’s clearly obvious in person the quality differences between the Kodiak and the caravan. However ruining the first impression is a terrible way to start something.

  • @johnjohn4003
    @johnjohn4003 Рік тому +6

    Thank you so much for taking the time to do this, loved it :)

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for watching!

  • @SpencerReidBuchanan
    @SpencerReidBuchanan Рік тому +9

    Love your videos and IG Amir. It's cool to see someone who has the funds to buy a jet get into something like a Kodiak, and use It the way It was designed. Also, Sweet RM!

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  Рік тому

      Thank you! Jet is coming! Thanks for watching and stay tuned for more content 🙏

    • @kevinblackburn3198
      @kevinblackburn3198 5 місяців тому

      @@kodiakmdyou will fly your Kodiak much more. Your jet ownership will make you appreciate your Kodiak more too.

  • @thesmithsfamily1901
    @thesmithsfamily1901 Рік тому +9

    I guess it depends on the application it is utilised for. I worked at a DZ who got the first Kodiak in Europe. From a parachuting perspective it didn’t match the C-208. The front edge of the tail is too close to the rear float step. We had a guy bounce off the tail on one load. The other problem was the exhaust outlet pumping exhaust fumes into the jump cabin. We had an inexperienced pilot was was also our boss who bought it. Bought more through ego than practicality. I’m sure what you use it for it is perfect. For jumping I’d recommend sticking with the C-208.

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  Рік тому +3

      My application is not for sky diving operations or cargo transportation. If that’s what I was interested in, then yes I’d be looking at a cheaper airplane and wouldn’t worry about the interior, the quality of the airplane, etc. My videos are more directed towards private pilots, such as myself who are possibly looking to get into a turbine platform. When I was researching airplanes, there was a lot of missing information and I’m trying to fill that gap/void. Thanks for watching!

  • @glendavis1266
    @glendavis1266 Рік тому +5

    Very informative. I don’t have the funds for this but everyone can dream! It’s very interesting in that you as a person noticed all the special details that might have been overlooked by others. Details are important.

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  Рік тому +2

      My eye picks up quality 😉 Thanks for watching 🙏

  • @timmedarnaugustine2076
    @timmedarnaugustine2076 10 місяців тому +1

    My new favourite plane this Kodiak 100. Thank you for the time reviewing this beauty of yours. In terms of colour I prefer the red ones on the Kodiak 900. As of quality and aftersales wise, Kodiak manufacturer are among the best in the market I have heard so far from different sources.

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  8 місяців тому +1

      When you order your Kodiak you get to pick whatever color you love. Thanks for watching

  • @Big.Ron1
    @Big.Ron1 Рік тому +1

    I have been in aviation since 77. Primarily as a A&P, IA. Also a fair number of years military, and contractor. Now I would like to get back into flying and as of right now my choice would be either one of the Kodiak aircraft or perhaps a PC-12. I like both companies and the way they operate, not to mention the quality and safety with both platforms. With both companies you get what you pay for and those big Pratts up front. It just doesn't get any better. Thank you and be safe.

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  Рік тому

      You are absolutely right. Only thing is a new PC12 is over $8m and used ones are still $5-6. You can buy a really nice jet which is much more capable for half of that cost. Thanks for watching!

  • @lylehemingway7937
    @lylehemingway7937 Рік тому +2

    Great video, very informative ! I live in Sandpoint and get to see a lot of them. Keep the videos coming. Thank you!!!!!

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  Рік тому +1

      Flying around sandpoint is so beautiful. Thanks for watching!

  • @above7833
    @above7833 5 місяців тому +1

    Great video, great content, I’ve been watching u since your video with Rich…

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  5 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching!

  • @vernhenry3072
    @vernhenry3072 Рік тому +3

    Great and informative video, you should be a Kodiak rep.

  • @tripodcatz5532
    @tripodcatz5532 Рік тому +3

    More videos please! It's been two months since your last Kodiak adventure. I think all of your subscribers have been patient enough and surely you've had enough of your patients. ;)

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  Рік тому +1

      New video coming soon! I wish I could make more content etc but my free time is limited and doing this UA-cam stuff can be very time consuming but rest assured I’m working on it! Thanks for watching!

    • @tripodcatz5532
      @tripodcatz5532 Рік тому

      @@kodiakmd Cool, thanks! Love all your content.

  • @zlindriver7632
    @zlindriver7632 Рік тому +4

    Nice to see a cool Cessna O-2 on the ramp.

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching 🙏

  • @scottmoseley5122
    @scottmoseley5122 Рік тому +1

    Nice Vid doc. Great plane. I was hoping for this episode and you delivered!

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  Рік тому

      Happy it was informative! Thanks for watching 🙏

  • @jarrodbourne5019
    @jarrodbourne5019 Рік тому +1

    Hey mate, yes Aussie lol. Your plane is sick!, congrats on the purchase!. I'm glad you chose the Kodiak. All we have here to look at here is caravans after caravans. I'm yet to see a kodiak in the flesh, but I hope I can one day!. And your colour choice is what I would chose as well if I was in your position, so well done!. They are hands down way more sexy than the caravan. Man I'm a camping/fishing/musician guy and that thing would get used for all them fields if only I could afford one🤣

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  Рік тому

      It’s been an amazing airplane. Thanks for watching!

  • @andreluis_it
    @andreluis_it Рік тому +4

    Nice video! Kodiak on MSFS it's my favorite plane maybe one day I'd fly a real one.
    Have you got your IFR license yet?

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  Рік тому +4

      I have my IFR and Commercial. Thanks for watching!

  • @samrock7632
    @samrock7632 Рік тому +4

    You did a huge oversight on your video, you missed the really cool bear paw rudder pedals!

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  Рік тому +1

      You are definitely right! One of the pics I had of my first Kodiak flight was the rudder pedals and they are super cool! I totally forgot to include that. Your attention to detail is valued, and I’m glad you enjoyed watching the video. Thank you for your support and for taking the time to provide feedback 🙏

    • @samrock7632
      @samrock7632 Рік тому

      @@kodiakmd Thanks!!! they a very cool item

  • @PTRRanger951
    @PTRRanger951 5 місяців тому

    I used to live up by Tonopah. Miss Vegas, I am back in So Cal now. I love Havasu and it is my dream to live there. I would love to fly over the Vegas area and then go down the river to Havasu. I only get to see it from the water. This is a gorgeous plane, love the color of it.

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  5 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching!

  • @mitchellfamily3899
    @mitchellfamily3899 Рік тому +5

    How's the service after sale been? I think people feel comfortable with Cessna and its vast service and supply network. Daher's not new, but the Kodiak's sales numbers pale in comparison to the Caravan.
    I'm sure if you were the military or a large corporate buyer from Textron you would have gotten a free t-shirt and hat.

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  Рік тому +2

      It’s been very good. There have been some hiccups as well as some issues with the plane (which is expected) and any situation that wasn’t handled correctly initially was rectified to my satisfaction very very quickly. They listened to my concerns and resolved them to my standard. I will do a video on this subject at some point in the future 🙏

    • @waholoopesorry74
      @waholoopesorry74 Рік тому

      @@kodiakmd Sorry man but it's not expected to have issues with the plane

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  Рік тому

      Thanks for the feedback. Could you please share with me how many new airplanes you have purchased and all have had no initial problems? I was told by Kodiak as well as friends who have purchased new planes that the first 100-200 hours there will be some issues and I’ve certainly had a few things go wrong with the airplane. So I’m curious what your experience has been with a new airplane. Thanks!

    • @glendavis1266
      @glendavis1266 Рік тому +1

      Maybe when you want a demo you might fax them your net worth statements and brokerage statements then they pay attention!

  • @syitiger9072
    @syitiger9072 9 днів тому

    Kodiak looks like more of a corporate plane but if ur hauling a caravan is awesome

  • @Coastiestevie
    @Coastiestevie Рік тому +2

    That 100 paint job reminds me of the old United Airlines Battleship livery 😁

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  Рік тому +2

      It turned out amazing. Thanks for watching!

  • @grode2b1
    @grode2b1 Рік тому

    Great video Amir - really enjoyed it
    What’s not to like Kodiak’s & Motorcycles
    Please do more--👍👍👍

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  Рік тому

      More to come! Just takes a lot of time to put this stuff together. Thanks for watching!

  • @ironmanballer4868
    @ironmanballer4868 8 місяців тому

    The caravan is and has been a work horse I think each airplane has its place in the market but for a family plane I think you made the right choice.

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  7 місяців тому +1

      Absolutely. Nothing wrong with a caravan. Just wasn’t for me. Thanks for watching!

  • @mneece22
    @mneece22 7 місяців тому

    Miss your videos. Wishing you the best of health and prosperity.

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  7 місяців тому +1

      Thank you! I have a ton of content. Just need someone to edit it all and post it.

  • @timkiwi
    @timkiwi 5 місяців тому

    The Kodiak maybe great for light loads or private operators but for commercial operators in the worlds most extreme environment’s like “West Papua” (no thats not PNG) they are outperformed by the Cessna 208 and 208B. The PAC 750XL is also outed by the 208 and Kodiak. This guy brought his plane on the experience he had on the sales demo and thats great. Well done Kodiak sales team. The Kodiak has some real C of G problems and some possible control Column binding issues. The Kodiak was designed for the requirements of MAF, (Missionary Aviation Fellowship) If you don’t know who MAF is then you should research them.

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  5 місяців тому

      Stayed tuned as I will be releasing a video shortly regarding my 2 year ownership journey and the troubles I have had receiving after sales service and terrible warranty policies on my Kodiak.

  • @DemaMoto
    @DemaMoto 8 місяців тому

    Great videos, I enjoy to watch them. I had exactly the same dilemma, Grand Caravan vs Kodiak and guess what? I bought a Cessna 150. Ciao 🤣

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  8 місяців тому

      🤣🤣 Thanks for sharing!

  • @cesarpegado69
    @cesarpegado69 11 місяців тому

    I absolutely love the Kodiak 100, it ended up being my go to plane on MSFS . I'm hoping to retire next year and I'll be doing a discover flight on a 172 and if that confirms my flying passion then I'll do my private pilots license and will go from there. I do love the Beechcraft V36 so that might be more realistic, but if our investments do better than I expect then will look at the Kodiak!

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  8 місяців тому +1

      Good luck and thanks for watching

  • @tonylam9548
    @tonylam9548 4 місяці тому +2

    Sounds like you are evaluating the sales departments of both companies more than the airplanes. The Caravan is a much older design and I can use the term proven. It is easier to pick up a used Caravan. Is your wife a pilot too? An old auto salesman told me decades ago , if your upholstery and trims are nice, they will buy that car even if it got an elastic band under the hood.

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  4 місяці тому

      Sounds like you didn’t watch the whole video…

    • @tonylam9548
      @tonylam9548 4 місяці тому +2

      @@kodiakmd I did watch the whole thing, but what I did not do is to pull out the specs of both planes and compare them side by side , since I am not yet in the market for one that size. A lot of your opinions are subjective, such as the Caravan feels old and less roomy inside etc , but if a buyer can save several hundred of dollars? Most buyer of this class of planes are commercial buyers and they definitely do not take their wives to see the products , as if they are buying their family car.

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  4 місяці тому

      Wondering if you’ve ever even been in a Caravan or a Kodiak. If you are looking to save several hundred thousands of dollars definitely go with the caravan. I was buying a family airplane… to fly with my wife and kids. Similar to buying a family car…

    • @tonylam9548
      @tonylam9548 4 місяці тому

      @@kodiakmd It is rare for non commercial purchase for such airplanes, I rode in Caravans before , but so what, to be able to form a good judgement, I feel I need some stick time in both, which I do not have. The Caravan is slower and older design, that means at least a panel, engine upgrade, that will neatly eat up that cost saving.

  • @kenbrand8972
    @kenbrand8972 7 місяців тому +1

    Amir I have seen Kodiak planes with tray tables installed in them. Did you get those on yours,they must be optional

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  7 місяців тому

      They are optional. I didn’t get them because they block being able to slide the seats forward and reconfiguring the airplane. There’s also cabinets/ice chest that go behind the pilot seats. They are really nice but they also take up space. I have a soft yeti cooler there that I can grab and fill up and it’s a great place to store a backpack etc.

  • @johngilbert1325
    @johngilbert1325 Рік тому +2

    Kinda makes sense i guess. Textron cells caravans to commercial operators and fleets. You didnt get the biz jet sales team approach sounds like. Daher caters to a much different customer...

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  Рік тому

      And that’s the message of my video. The caravan is designed for commercial operators like FedEx hauling packages and boxes. It’s not designed for passenger comfort and quality. The caravan would be similar to a Dodge Caravan while the Kodiak is more similar to a Range Rover. Thanks for watching!

  • @alexandrej.d.araujo3759
    @alexandrej.d.araujo3759 10 місяців тому

    Doc. Great video. In this year 02 caravan was a bad time here in Brazil. Each kill all 12 Passengers un his flyes. After that i start watch and know more about Kodiak. Thank you.

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  10 місяців тому

      That’s very sad to hear. I saw both of those online.

    • @cynicalrabbit915
      @cynicalrabbit915 7 місяців тому

      What was the cause of the accidents?

  • @brunogt1982
    @brunogt1982 Рік тому

    Awesome video 👍🏼

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for watching 🙏

  • @sebs6736
    @sebs6736 6 місяців тому

    Would be sweet to include performance differences! But overall great video!

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  6 місяців тому +1

      That’s a great idea. I can see if I can do that.

  • @natal777
    @natal777 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful airplane ! You made the right choice

  • @Bodensfly
    @Bodensfly Рік тому

    And this color scheme is amazing too...

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  Рік тому +1

      It turned out great! Thanks for watching

  • @E69apeTheMatrix420
    @E69apeTheMatrix420 Рік тому +1

    Would You upgrade to the new 900 in the future or is it too different?

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  Рік тому +4

      I wouldn’t. The Kodiak is already expensive as it is. The 900 seems to be about $300k more. You are starting to push close to $4m. At that point I’m really starting to look at a jet which is much more capable and much faster. I don’t need to carry 10-12 people. In fact I am starting to want to carry less. Also, the 900 has a few cool new features like the way the tks fluid is filled and locks on the cargo pod however they really seem to advertise the 20-30 knot speed increase and while that sounds great on paper, in reality it’s not really much difference. For example a flight to Vegas might be 5-10 mins faster and over a 5 hour flight you may save 30 mins time. For me that’s negligible. The 900 also won’t fit in my hanger. Also, currently a 900 has not been delivered and my understanding is they have made 2 of them. It’s going to be a while before the bugs are figured with the 900 and at this point in my life I very much dislike being a beta tester for a manufacturer. I’m very happy with the 100 and it’s perfect for me and my mission. Thanks for watching!

    • @E69apeTheMatrix420
      @E69apeTheMatrix420 Рік тому

      @kodiakmd That's a great answer. I only just became obsessed with flying recently and still haven't had a lesson. Even cessna 182 is out my budget but I'm still manifesting it. Keep the cool flying vids coming and congratulations on your Kodiak 100. Amazing freedom you have.

  • @Coleen_West
    @Coleen_West 5 місяців тому

    Nice! -- QUESTION -- Could you still install the float plane option to land on water, or is that something that must be decided before it is built and bought? How big a process is it to convert it? (we are in the PNW and love water planes)

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  5 місяців тому

      If you have a pod you can’t do floats. So you would need to remove the pod and then if you have tks you have to move the tank into the plane. It’s expensive to do that but not a big deal. The Kodiak factory will do it and it takes them a few weeks.

  • @dchaplin69
    @dchaplin69 Рік тому +1

    What is your mission? The Kodiak I see as a utilitarian plane for taking cargo and people in unimproved airstrips. Thus all the cargo hooks and removable carpet. I would think the TBM 960 would be a better family airplane 100 kts faster with nearly the same PT6 engine

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  Рік тому +4

      Unfortunately it’s too small for me. I primarily fly myself and my surgical staff to my office in Las Vegas for work. Aside from that, with a tbm 2 families cannot go on a trip as you are limited to 6 people and minimal cargo. With the Kodiak I have 2 more seats and lots of cargo space. I can take my family as well as my friends family and we can go to Vegas or skiing for the weekend. While the tbm is an amazing airplane and fast, I’d realistically need a PC-12 and that’s pushing $8m which is out of my price range.

  • @willorge
    @willorge 8 місяців тому

    Nice video! Im a new Kodiak driver. Very happy
    Where or how do you search for the rings to hang the headsets!!

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  8 місяців тому +1

      Congrats! I got them on Amazon.

    • @willorge
      @willorge 8 місяців тому

      Thanks, let me know when you are in florida! @@kodiakmd

    • @willorge
      @willorge 8 місяців тому

      Quick question I found the rings on amazon but what are those little hangers they are hanging from? Sorry to bug you. @@kodiakmd

  • @69andy55
    @69andy55 8 місяців тому

    Excellent choice, I wish you safe landings!

  • @kenbarthSimAV8tor
    @kenbarthSimAV8tor Рік тому +3

    I keep buying lottery tickets but I've yet to win enough to buy my Kodiak 100 Amphibian eh!

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  Рік тому +1

      Me too… but I’ve also yet to win enough for a G650 🤣

    • @kenbarthSimAV8tor
      @kenbarthSimAV8tor Рік тому

      @@kodiakmd LOL!

  • @williamkennedy2069
    @williamkennedy2069 Рік тому +2

    Nice!

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for watching!

  • @sofloemir
    @sofloemir 4 місяці тому

    This was good. It's nice to put companies on notice to public to let them know sometimes they lose out on customers based on their sales team's inability to sell a product. Hope this was a wake up call to Cessna. That being said, I do agree the Kodiak looks cooler lol.

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  4 місяці тому

      Sadly I will be doing a video regarding my 2 year ownership experience and the after sales support and unfortunately it’s sad to say I am very unhappy with how Kodiak has managed their service and warranty after purchasing the airplane. Stay tuned and thanks for watching!

    • @sofloemir
      @sofloemir 4 місяці тому

      @@kodiakmd​​⁠oh no! I’m very sad to hear that…. Are you planning on keeping it or looking at something else? Let us know!!!! Maybe a nice tbm or a pc12 for you!

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  4 місяці тому

      A tbm is a Daher product and I wouldn’t spend any of my hard earned money with them. Pc12 is amazing but expensive and still slow. Likely keeping the Kodiak and flying a citation m2

  • @kevinblackburn3198
    @kevinblackburn3198 5 місяців тому

    Never disregard the initial sales presentation

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  5 місяців тому

      Agree. Probably a good sign of how future ownership will be. So far Kodiak has been great

  • @mikeabc5355
    @mikeabc5355 2 місяці тому

    I have a feeling that your next airplane will be Phenom 300.

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  2 місяці тому

      I wish! I think a citation m2 would fit the bill nicely.

    • @mikeabc5355
      @mikeabc5355 2 місяці тому

      @@kodiakmd No question citation is nice but you deserve Phenom 300.:) just tell wife you are getting it and she will need to give up visits to salon.:)

  • @noe616
    @noe616 3 місяці тому

    I'd like the 100 stripped of the bottom pod and with the 900 horse pt6

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  3 місяці тому

      With enough money you can definitely have that. Send me some pics when it’s being delivered 🙌

  • @scottrichmond3400
    @scottrichmond3400 Рік тому

    Can I ask why you didn't choose the Kodiak 900? Or did you get into the market before the 900 was made?

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  Рік тому

      I believe I gave a detailed answer about that in the below comments.

  • @chrisdaniel1339
    @chrisdaniel1339 Рік тому

    Were specifically looking for a bush-type plane? Did you look at the Pilatus PC-12, Pilatus PC24 rugged jet, TBM 900 or newer, Viking(De Haviland) turbo Beaver?

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  Рік тому +2

      A PC12 new is $8m. PC24 even more. I also was not ready to move into a PC12 as I was a new pilot. TBM is too small for me. Kodiak Checked a lot of boxes. Thanks for watching!

  • @wasted-blaster.
    @wasted-blaster. Рік тому

    With the kodiak 100 series what is the MTOW? And what is the gross weight of the aircraft itself as it sits with no fuel and no pax?
    Whats the maintenance interval for its checks?

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  Рік тому

      You can find most of this info on the Wikipedia Kodiak 100. The maintenance interval I have the aircraft in CAMP and they basically tell you what is coming up etc. thanks for watching!

  • @go5582
    @go5582 7 місяців тому

    Hi handsome. Great channel and video.

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  7 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching

  • @jkjo1960
    @jkjo1960 2 місяці тому

    Kodiak is just an imitation of the Caravan. Caravan Wins!

  • @botchi1
    @botchi1 11 місяців тому

    Thank you.

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  11 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for watching!

  • @_kevincortes
    @_kevincortes Рік тому +2

    Textron needs to learn from this video.

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  Рік тому +2

      Sadly I don’t think they care. Their main market for a caravan is not private owners. It’s shipping suppliers like FedEx that place orders for multiple airplanes.

  • @TheMrdhyde
    @TheMrdhyde 8 місяців тому

    That thing is a beast!!!!

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  8 місяців тому

      It’s been an amazing airplane and such a great experience flying it.

  • @MrBe787
    @MrBe787 3 місяці тому

    Is the Kodiak a cooler aircraft, yes. Will the company be around in 10 years, maybe. Cessna will be around and so will their service network.

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  3 місяці тому +1

      100% true. The service from Kodiak has been TERRIBLE. They have poorly supported the plane. Stayed tuned for a video I’m putting together explaining it in detail! Thanks for watching.

  • @recruitmenttips
    @recruitmenttips 8 місяців тому

    I could pretend it was me buying planes! Thank you!

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  8 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching!

  • @marcbourdon9582
    @marcbourdon9582 Рік тому

    Can you tell me were you got the headset holders?

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  Рік тому

      The ones you see in that video I custom made with some paracord and a small carabiner clip

  • @StrikerSG
    @StrikerSG Рік тому

    Congrats and I guess you did the right choice...

  • @jackjeannettewalker7868
    @jackjeannettewalker7868 Рік тому

    Excellent video production and content and presentation Bob. Dave Voetmann was a fellow MAF pilot in Africa who had the original "napkin" vision of Kodiak with Tom Hamilton in Seattle in late '80s. I ehoped Dave raise some initial funding tghat led to Quest company and BGruce Kennedy of alaska airlines.

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  Рік тому

      Such cool history 🙏

  • @chadgriffith5819
    @chadgriffith5819 Рік тому +3

    Man you ripped on the Cessna hard lol. Funny though......

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  Рік тому +3

      I mean, if you sell something that’s 50 years old with zero innovation over the years and just very minor updates, at some point comes competition, and at some point consumers aren’t fooled anymore. Radio shack and Toys R Us are great examples of billion dollar companies that no longer exist due to lack of innovation.

    • @chadgriffith5819
      @chadgriffith5819 Рік тому +2

      @@kodiakmd I cracked up a few times, good stuff. Love your plane.....life goals!

  • @user-mq2lq2wk9d
    @user-mq2lq2wk9d 7 місяців тому

    I think you must come to my Country and you can make comparison between caravan and Kodiak when we fly in the Papuan mountains..

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  7 місяців тому

      I watch missionarybushpilot that’s enough for me. Thanks for watching

  • @go5582
    @go5582 7 місяців тому

    It's a limo in the sky. Im going to look into a 2024 Kodiak 100 .

  • @kasm10
    @kasm10 Рік тому +1

    Omg my textron experience was the worst too

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  Рік тому

      Based on the comments on this video it seems like other peoples experience has been the same.

  • @LaVieBoheme517
    @LaVieBoheme517 Рік тому

    Great video. I’d be curious when this was and what region of the country you were in touch with in doing your research.
    There’s a guy with Textron on UA-cam with awesome content who works in sales. This experience doesn’t seem at all in line with how they operate.

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  Рік тому

      Southern California, and about 2 years ago. What you see online can be very different than what’s in reality. What I talk about was my experience. Could it be different…maybe. But in all likelihood, there’s few people that can speak from experience and I’m one of them. Also, it wasn’t just about how the demo went. It was also mainly about the quality, design, and certification differences between the caravan and the Kodiak in which I try to highlight in this video. Thanks for watching!

  • @drethanplasticsurgery
    @drethanplasticsurgery Рік тому

    Flying is journey. Nice story

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching and following my journey 🙏

  • @jase6783
    @jase6783 Рік тому

    Well done comparison 👍

  • @deans178
    @deans178 Рік тому

    the "best one" is the one the owner operates & hopefully flys ..... for C208 owners/operators it's the Caravan.... and that's OK!

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  Рік тому +1

      Sure if someone is looking for an outdated, cheaper airplane than the caravan fits the bill and it’s completely ok! It’s opposite of what I was looking for which I’ve outlined in the video. Thanks for the comment and watching!

  • @user-ev2qo1hj1g
    @user-ev2qo1hj1g 5 місяців тому

    Whats the G rating on it

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  5 місяців тому

      3.5 million 🤣

  • @tk64681
    @tk64681 4 місяці тому

    Was there a wait to purchase your plane or was it off the lot?

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  4 місяці тому +2

      I waited a long time. I was lied to by Kodiak and the after sales support has been very poor. Doing a video on all of this shortly so stay tuned!

  • @cynicalrabbit915
    @cynicalrabbit915 7 місяців тому

    I'm sorry you had a bad intro to the Caravan.
    While never involved in sales, it sounds like to nme that Cessna has a two tiered approach to sales.
    Intro as passenger then as pilot. In fact I'm disappointed in the first impression you had of the aircraft. it sounds like they were treating you as a paying passenger rather than a potential customer.
    Yes it was designed in the early 80s. And has been on the market since receiving type certificate in 84.
    So yes it might be a bit dated in appearance but it's proven it's worth over the last 40 years.

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  5 місяців тому

      To each their own. I’d never spend money buying an inferior, dated product that has ancient safety certifications with zero innovation in 40 years. Thanks for watching.

  • @ivoryjohnson4662
    @ivoryjohnson4662 Рік тому +1

    If it’s a $500 phone or multi million dollar plane if you care to sell your product to a customer you better bring your A game that’s why the economy is in the shape it is

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  Рік тому

      100% thanks for watching!

  • @halbrown7121
    @halbrown7121 Рік тому

    Cam Robinson managed to kill himself and another guy and injured two others in a Kodiak on June 20th, 2023. It was on floats and he was experienced yet he managed to crash it into the trees by the inlet.

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  Рік тому

      That’s extremely sad. I read about that crash and was trying to find more information about it. Was he taking off, landing, was weather a factor? Thanks for watching!

  • @sccolbert
    @sccolbert 6 місяців тому

    Crazy that Cessna sh*t the bed so hard.

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  5 місяців тому

      Most of their planes sell to cargo carriers. Very happy with my purchase. Thanks for watching

  • @mikecoffee100
    @mikecoffee100 Рік тому +1

    Liked and Subscribed and Caravan Pffff boring even though it can carry more

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  Рік тому +1

      The caravan can definitely carry a little more… but the performance of the Kodiak is better and so is the quality. That was a better choice for me! Thanks for watching and the support 🙏

    • @mikecoffee100
      @mikecoffee100 Рік тому

      @@kodiakmd anytime

  • @philliphogg2329
    @philliphogg2329 11 місяців тому

    Cesna, you listening. 😊

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  4 місяці тому

      Cessna has no commitment nor accountability to me. However Kodiak does and their after sales support and warranty has been terrible. I will be doing a video on this shortly. Stay tuned.

  • @tedbates1316
    @tedbates1316 Рік тому

    Agreed! Kodiak is way cooler‼️

  • @jackjeannettewalker7868
    @jackjeannettewalker7868 Рік тому +1

    You've likely seen Missionary Pilot Kodiak in Papua New Guinea. ua-cam.com/video/YnELGQEBJq4/v-deo.html

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  Рік тому

      Yes I have. Binge watched him while my Kodiak was on order. Thanks for watching!

  • @SuperBeetle1600
    @SuperBeetle1600 10 місяців тому

    Very nice comparison, but you say "uuum" way too many times

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  10 місяців тому

      Doing my best 🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @ride44fox
    @ride44fox 20 днів тому

    But where's your TKS tank?...ouch

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  20 днів тому

      It’s built into the front section of the pod why?

    • @ride44fox
      @ride44fox 16 днів тому

      @@kodiakmd Glad they moved it, the one we were looking at had it behind the pilot seat on the seat rails

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  16 днів тому

      If the plane doesn’t have a factory cargo pod then the tks tank is in between the seats. If you have a factory pod it’s built into the pods front section. Thanks for watching.

  • @missymyers7439
    @missymyers7439 Рік тому +2

    I would have liked your video but you put the 182 down too many times! 😊

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  Рік тому +5

      I’m sorry. As awesome as a 182 is, it’s still an 80 year old design and that’s my issue with Cessna. There has been zero innovation over 80 years. They could have easily updated the wing design to minimize stall spin tendencies, they could have updated the interior to nicer seats, nicer cockpit, as well as maybe added a parachute. These are just some thoughts that come to my mind. What I love about the Kodiak and the company behind it is the innovation and always pushing to make the aircraft better! Thanks for watching.

    • @missymyers7439
      @missymyers7439 Рік тому

      @@kodiakmd btw, I did like and enjoy your video! It looks like a very nice airplane?

  • @ecossearthur
    @ecossearthur Рік тому +2

    Sent!

    • @paratyshow
      @paratyshow Рік тому +1

      ☑️👍🤣 did you win?

    • @ecossearthur
      @ecossearthur Рік тому

      @@paratyshow Seems that I was late to the party but do have a shirt coming... 😉

    • @paratyshow
      @paratyshow Рік тому +1

      @@ecossearthur ☑👍🤣 always make it work don't you!

  • @batzorig4703
    @batzorig4703 Рік тому

    At Independence KS, they treated me as … you wanna buy? …buy! … don’t wanna buy? … bye bye!!! … I said to them, no thank you.

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  Рік тому

      Seems like a lot of people have had the same experience. Thanks for watching!

  • @wayneschenk5512
    @wayneschenk5512 Рік тому

    Cessna didn’t want your custom.

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  Рік тому

      Why did the scarecrow win an award?
      Because he was outstanding in his field!

  • @NT4XT
    @NT4XT 10 місяців тому

    Morse code shirts?
    CW, A1A for- e v e r ♾️
    👍😎👍

  • @danielmc762
    @danielmc762 Рік тому

    Is it cool thou?

  • @danielhartwig6333
    @danielhartwig6333 Рік тому

    🥳👍🇦🇺🦘😊❤️🇺🇸🍻🐈🐈🐈🐈💼

  • @lurking0death
    @lurking0death Рік тому

    So, you are faulting the caravan sales pitch and based on THAT you went with Kodiak???.....I have a used car I would like to sell you. "Wow factor" sold you???
    Good lord, what a dope!

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  Рік тому +2

      Are you stupid or did you not watch the whole video? Sadly I can’t sell you some common sense. Thanks for watching 🤣

    • @lurking0death
      @lurking0death Рік тому

      @@kodiakmd The answer is...I did not BOTHER to watch the whole video...I have better things to do than watch a fool blow his money.

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  Рік тому +3

      It’s really fun watching it burn out of the exhaust. Spend your time learning to not be poor and bitter about others doing better than you. Otherwise you will stay a sad broke loser your whole life. Take care and thanks again for watching ✌️

  • @thenorthwatch777
    @thenorthwatch777 Рік тому

    Lol basically you have murdered the Caravan…😂

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  Рік тому +1

      The Caravan was murdered when Cessna decided to never innovate or think ahead. Could you imagine if Ford sold you a 1975 F-150 today with the only update being an infotainment system that had gps and apple car play. Even kept old guages and air vents in the dash. Sadly, that’s the analogy of a Caravan. Thanks for watching. Subscribe for more content 🙏

  • @Ed-tk7rh
    @Ed-tk7rh Рік тому +1

    Your obviously on the Kodiak payroll, just stop.

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  Рік тому +1

      Damn… is it that obvious 🤣🤣

    • @sambhangal
      @sambhangal Рік тому

      @@kodiakmd yes!!

  • @chinoman7234
    @chinoman7234 Рік тому

    Your insurance must be out of sight !

    • @kodiakmd
      @kodiakmd  Рік тому

      Yup… I did a video on that and it’s posted on my channel. Thanks for watching!

  • @ctbram0627
    @ctbram0627 Місяць тому

    Must be nice no pilot experience and your first plane is a 2.8M Kodiak? haha