- Bush plane
A bush plane is a
general aviation aircraft serving remote, undeveloped areas of a country, usually theAfrican bush,Alaska n and Canadian tundra or theAustralia nOutback . Among the most common bush planes are theCessna 180 , Cessna Caravan and 206/207, de Havilland Otter, Beaver andDHC-6 Twin Otter ,Douglas DC-3 /C-47, Piper Super Cub andAntonov An-2 , although countless other aircraft types serve in these hostile, demanding environments. Bush pilots are also recognized as having one of the most deadly/demanding jobs in the world.Common traits
* High
wing s provide improved ground visibility during flight and greater distance between the bush and the wing during landing.
* Conventional or 'taildragger'landing gear — two large main wheels and a small rear wheel result in a nose-high attitude on the ground and increase prop clearance, convenient when operating from rough-surfaced runways. Bush pilots are often proud of the fact that most of their landings are logged in taildraggers.
* Short runway requirements, typically gained throughhigh-lift device s such as flaps,vortex generator s, and slots orslats improve low speed flight characteristics, allowing for shorter ground rolls on landing.
* Very large, low-pressuretundra tire s enable the pilot to land and take off in unimproved areas. It is not uncommon for a bush pilot to land (and take off) where no airplane has been before.
* Removablefloat s andski s permit operation on water or snow.
* Some bush planes are also outfitted with an outside air intake to increase engine performance during slow flight which may be experienced in the landing roll. By increasing air flow it helps to maintain a safe oil temperature during non ideal conditions.ee also
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Bush flying
* Quest KodiakExternal links
* [http://www.bush-planes.com Bush-planes.com]
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