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You don’t need to have a seaplane to visit Biscarrosse – but you might wish you did. That’s where a new Kodiak 100 Series III turboprop fits right in. On floats.
Designed from the start for float operations, without needing any structural or aerodynamic upgrades, the new 10-seat Kodiak STOL aircraft is right at home in Biscarrosse. Featuring the legendary Museum of Float Planes, and home to an International Seaplane Meeting, Biscarrosse is practically “seaplane heaven.”
With its carbon fiber floats, and corrosion proofing inside and out, the Kodiak offers heavenly performance on water, even salt water.
The new skin-gap sealant on the lower fuselage provides improved corrosion protection.
Aerocet® Model 6650 Amphibious Floats
After landing, the Kodiak’s pitch latch propeller maintains a fine pitch when shutting down, giving pilots greater control and safety when using floats.
This also lets you maneuver around docks easily.
Landing a Kodiak on water has been described as “touching down on a cushion.”
Water, Grass, Asphalt, Whatever
Although Biscarrosse supports seaplanes, the airport also offers asphalt and grass runways. A Kodiak tames them all. With its large 29" tires, and its exceptional short takeoff and landing (STOL) capabilities, a Kodiak easily handles grass runways – or whatever mission you throw its way.
While it is perfect for escapes to Southwestern France, the Kodiak is also a tough, versatile business airplane.
Transport executives or charters, quickly change for cargo, fly anywhere.
That rugged versatility makes the Kodiak suitable for aerial mapping, medivac emergencies, parachute operators, surveillance and reconnaissance, or other special missions.
Why visit Biscarrosse-Parentis?
• Visit the unique Museum of Float Planes Biscarrosse.
• Hike or paraglide at Dune du Pilat; Europe’s tallest sand dune.
• Tour Bordeaux vineyards, an hour away.
• Enjoy the annual International Seaplane Meeting.
What does it take?
A seaplane, or a versatile aircraft capable of either asphalt or grass runways.
ICAO-Code: LFBS
Coordinates: 44°22′5″N 1°7′56″W
Elevation AMSL: 30 m (100 ft)
Runway 09R-27L:
800m x 20 m Asphalt (2624 ft x 65 ft)
Runway 09-27:
1300m x 60m Grass (4265 ft x 196 ft)
Runway 14-32:
700m x 60m Grass (2296 ft x 196 ft)
Landing Fees: NONE
Aero Club Des Grands Lacs
Mobil: +33 603 31 15025
contact@aeroclubdesgrandslacs.com
Learn More about the Rugged, Versatile Kodiak 100
Let us introduce you to the Kodiak 100 Series III. As an authorized Kodiak distributor, we offer complete sales, service, and training.
In fact, we’re the only European ATO offering EASA-certified training for the Kodiak 100 on floats.
We were also instrumental in gaining the EASA supplemental type certification (STC) for Kodiak Aircraft in Floats configuration. The STC covers the Kodiak 100 aircraft, Aerocet® 6650 amphibious floats, a standby battery STC, and an MT five-bladed propeller upgrade.
Contact us today to learn more about the versatile Kodiak 100, or to schedule a demo flight.
