The broad range of the Great Smoky Mountains triggers the imagination to wonder what adventures lay in store within them. To a pilot, they trigger another thought: What can I pack into my airplane for those adventures, and do I have enough useful load to fit what I need? We give you three options here—including a couple of classics plus a modern turboprop—for your expanding mission that will all fit into your home hangar.
Packing Up the Family: Cessna 206
Cessna targeted its Model 206 Stationair as a utility upgrade to the popular 182—and it flies similarly though it can carry a whole lot more. The 206 has been in production since 1962 (originally as a 205 that was basically a 210 with fixed gear), so there are a lot of versions out there flying—with evolutions over the years that move along with the state of the art in engines and avionics.
