Cessna Grand Caravan C208B Low Visibility Takeoff

Cessna Grand Caravan (C208 ) takeoff from Troutdale Oregon Airport (KTTD) in 1/2 mile visibility. Aircraft is used for Lidar topographic mapping and high resolution aerial photography.

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Autos & Vehicles

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• C208B
• Aerial
• survey
• plane
• cessna
• grand
• caravan
• troutdale
• airport

[TheFlynbrian]

The amber caution light is the "AUX FUEL PUMP - ON" annunciator light. As a general precaution during takeoffs (a vulnerable time of flight), I place the AUX pump "on", and turn if off once I have a safe cushion of air below me. Though not a standard item on the checklist, nor taught at FlightSafety, it is one less thing to worry about if the engine quits 200 feet after takeoff.

[TheFlynbrian]

Yes, DEFINITELY IFR. In fact, this is considered "Low IFR". Under FAR Part 91 (not 121 or 135), pilots are permitted to takeoff in "zero-zero", meaning zero ceiling and zero visibility. In reality, that is just plan dumb. I use my own criteria for determining whether a takeoff is safe or not. Mainly, I won't takeoff unless I can get back down, quickly. Portland PDX is just 5 miles west of Troutdale, and they have an ILS approach that can get you down to 200 foot ceiling and 1/2 mile vis.

[TheFlynbrian]

Ahh! Youtube clipped the first 5 seconds of the videos. Oh well....

[WADIII]

Would rather hear the engine. Not the music.

[beergut111]

what is the orange caution light on lower left side of the screen?

[4crevis]

...You can see the shock waves coming off the Prop!

[TomCook1993]

@Peacekeeper2403 VFR is 3mi vis and 1500 ceiling...If Im not mistaken

[taivo67]

Beautiful!

[Peacekeeper2403]

You need to find the camera a more stable platform. Now I'm not too familiar with FAA regulations etc... but 1/2 mile visibility... isn't that IFR? Or can you still fly under VFR?

[skat0r]

nice vid! specially when you clear out of the clouds

[ukv1290]

amazing poping out into sun!