Cessna 206 Stationair
Last updated: 2026-04-21
The Cessna 206 Stationair is a six-seat, high-wing utility single powered by a 300 hp Continental IO-520, used for CPL(A) training, parachute operations, and aerial survey work. It is a workhorse of European EASA general-aviation training fleets, used at both DTO and ATO operators for hour-building and rating progression. Its straightforward piston single-engine layout is ideal for early SEP rating training.
What is the Cessna 206 Stationair used for in flight training?
The Cessna 206 prepares CPL(A) candidates for utility commercial operations. Its 300 hp engine and 1,360 kg MTOW teach proper weight-and-balance management with varied payloads. The wide double cargo door familiarises students with non-standard loading scenarios common in commercial aerial work. Operating from short grass strips, the 206 builds short-field and soft-field technique needed for bush and utility roles. European operators fly the 206 on aerial survey, sightseeing, and skydiving support contracts, so training hours translate directly to entry-level commercial employment.