Maintenance and Modifications
Raisbeck Reveals Epic Caravan, Orders
Redding Aero will be the launch customer for the Raisbeck EPIC Caravan drag reduction system for the Cessna 208B.
Raisbeck Engineering’s Epic Caravan modification for the 208B adds dual aft body strakes and a composite forward fairing on the cargo pod, increasing cruise speed by five knots.
Raisbeck Engineering’s Epic Caravan modification for the 208B adds dual aft body strakes and a composite forward fairing on the cargo pod, increasing cruise speed by five knots.

Raisbeck Engineering (Booth 1401) has signed Redding Aero as the launch customer for the aircraft modification company's Epic Caravan drag-reduction system for the Cessna 208B turboprop single. Redding will take 11 systems for deliveries beginning in 2022 for its fleet of Caravan 208Bs that supports overnight package carriers and medical couriers. It also provides FBO and aircraft maintenance services at the Redding (California) Municipal Airport (RDD).