[blackdog]

It’s only got a 2,800 lb payload. Full seats would mean about enough fuel to fly a touch-n-go. Fuel = 6lbs a gallon. Each person means 30 gallons less fuel.

[B4Ranch]

All aircraft are designed with their most common usage in mind. If you want to increase the flight time you only have one choice - lighten the load. "The Cessna 208 Caravan is a single turboprop engine, fixed-gear short-haul regional airliner and utility aircraft ...