At dawn at a regional cargo ramp, a single-engine turboprop is loaded with packages for a string of small towns. Later the same day, a sister ship climbs out with a load of skydivers, and somewhere else another one sits on floats at a lakeside dock. They’re all the same type: the Cessna 208 Caravan.
Few airplanes do as many different jobs. The Caravan flies cargo feeder routes, passenger service, skydiving, and float operations around the world, and plenty of professional pilots log their first turbine hours in one. This ASA title celebrates that versatility, as its nickname suggests.
Quick answer: Caravan: Cessna’s Swiss Army Knife with Wings! (ASA-CARAVAN) is an ASA book about the Cessna Caravan, the single-engine turboprop known for its versatility. It’s for Caravan pilots, pilots aiming at cargo or utility flying, and anyone who admires the airplane, available on Skyfarer and at Skyfarer Shop.
At a glance
- Title. Caravan: Cessna’s Swiss Army Knife with Wings!
- Publisher. Aviation Supplies & Academics (ASA).
- Part number. ASA-CARAVAN.
- Subject. The Cessna Caravan.
Who will enjoy it
- Caravan pilots who want more of the airplane’s story than the flight manual tells.
- Pilots building time toward cargo or utility jobs where the Caravan is common.
- Aviation readers with a soft spot for working airplanes.
Where to buy
Caravan: Cessna’s Swiss Army Knife with Wings! (ASA-CARAVAN) is sold by Skyfarer Shop. Find it on the Skyfarer marketplace or order directly from Skyfarer Shop. Either link shows the current price, shipping options and return terms.
Frequently asked questions
Is it a pilot operating handbook?
No. It’s a book about the airplane. Operating procedures come from the aircraft’s approved flight manual.
Which airplane does it cover?
The Cessna Caravan.
Does it make a good gift?
It suits anyone who flies, or wants to fly, the Caravan.
