Flying a Quest Kodiak 100 STOL Turboprop.

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The Daher Kodiak (formerly Quest Kodiak) is an American utility aircraft designed by and originally manufactured by Quest Aircraft in Sandpoint, Idaho. Manufacturing was taken over by Daher in 2019 after its purchase of Quest Aircraft.[3] The high-wing, unpressurized, single-engined turboprop has a fixed tricycle landing gear and is suitable for STOL operations from unimproved airfields.

Design began in 1999, it made its maiden flight on October 16, 2004, and was certified on 31 May 2007 before first delivery in January 2008. By 2021, 300 were delivered.
The Daher Kodiak 100 is a turboprop aircraft with a maximum takeoff weight of 7,255 lbs and a maximum operating altitude of 25,000 ft. It has a 45 ft wingspan and a 240 sq ft wing area.
Performance
Cruise speed: 178 knots (205 mph) normal cruise speed
Range: 895 nautical miles (1,030 statute miles) seats-full range
Takeoff distance: 934 ft ground roll
Landing distance: 765 ft ground roll
Rate of climb: 1,340 ft per minute at sea level
Cabin
Cabin width: 4 ft 6 in
Baggage capacity: 248 cu ft
Cabin length: 15 ft 10 in
Cabin height: 4 ft 06 in
Powerplant
Engine: Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-34 turboprop
Horsepower: 750 shp (560 kW) takeoff power
Other specifications
Crew: 1 person
Passenger capacity: 9 passengers
Empty weight: 3,770 lb (1,710 kg)
Wing loading: 30.2 lb/sq ft
Power loading: 9.67 lb/hp
Fuel capacity: 320 gal
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