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We are leaving Friday and are so excited but.... I have one problem, we fly into San Juan and take Cape Air to STT on a Cessna. My question is has other done this and just how big is this plane. I am not a fan of flying to start with and this leg scares me. Is it big enough for a large person?? (My hubby is not the littlest person)
Tammy,
No Worries
Cape Air is a great way to reach STT. In many respects it is our preffer way. You fly at lower altitudes so the views are great. Yes it is a small plane, but do not let that bother you. If you have not flown in small planes do not be offended, but they ask your weight and you are seated by weight for balance. Big Guys up front - Sweet Ladies in the back. You will find it a little nosier, but the views make up the difference. It is about 1/2 hour from take off to unloading. My wife and daughter freaked when they first saw the plane. After the flight - they wanted to do it again. I just posted a couple picture on my webshots so you will have a better idea what to expect.
TammyC, the plane is going to be fairly small. According to Cape Air web site "Cape Air operates a fleet of over 50 Cessna 402's " and its likely you'll be on one of these or a similar size plane. But, the flight is really quick - generally 20 minutes of flying time - from San Juan to STT. So, taller/larger folks should be fine - my husband is over 6 ft. He doesn't like smaller planes because there isn't that much room but its a short flight so, for him, its not that big a deal. For you.....I think its more a personal question if its a big deal for your comfort zone. Cape Air, in my experience as a frequent flyer, provides great service.
The planes are small. Nine passengers max. Because the canopy is mostly all glass and the planes fly at low altitude it is often warm to very warn during the flight.
I like the view and the service, but my wife refuses to fly Cape because of the plane's size.
Jim
Does the link work to the pics of the plane?
Cape Air Pics: http://community.webshots.com/user/TravelAgain
Thanks for the votes of confidence. I will have to just close my eyes, grin and bear it.
TammyC
You missed the point...don't close your eyes at all. The views are really tremendous. We have flown on sunny days and 'danced' around the fluffy clowds and at night during a full moon.
Fantastic.
and after you get off your Cape Air flight... you might want to schedule a flight on Seaborne airlines as an activity during your trip. Taking off from and landing on the water is also a whole new experience. Most people think the landings are the softest they've ever felt.
i have done both. prefer the sea plane. it is way more conveneint.
