The Cessna 208 Caravan seaplane was added to the Rust’s fleet in 2007. It is a a high-wing turbo-prop aircraft and is our preferred airplane for taking visitors to Katmai National Park. It boasts a relatively high cruising speed and large windows for incredible viewing opportunities on scenic tours. Also, the cargo door is very large making the Caravan a very good aircraft for hauling oversize cargo and odd loads in and out of the Alaskan wilderness.
A proven design with a perfect reliability record, this a turbo-prop engine used by operators around the world. The Pratt & Whitney PT6A-140, rated at 867 horsepower is the ideal choice for our Caravan at Lake Hood Seaplane Base.