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VIKING 400 REVIEW
The Viking 400 is a plane that has been around for a
while now. Many people do not realize this due to
the fact that it was not always called the Viking.
Instead, it made use of a completely different Servus Free Access Night
moniker. As early as 1965, the world was introduced
to this plane then known as the DHC-6 Twin Otter.

The Alberta Aviation Museum is happy to announce
another exciting year of Free Access Nights!
At the time, the DHC-6 Twin Otter was lauded both Servus Credit Union has partnered with the museum to
for its iconic design choice and its massive impact on
present FREE family access nights from 5 to 8pm on the
the aviation industry. For instance, it proved vital in last Thursday of every month. This month it falls on
terms of cementing the importance of the regional February 28 .
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airline industry in the US. Needless to say, many of
the things that define luxury air travel can also be Bring your family and friends and discover Edmonton’s
aviation legacy with family-friendly drop-in tours and kids
found in the earlier iterations of this plane.
activities!
At first glance, one can easily see that the plane was
Pick up your free puzzle airplane!
built for versatility. One of its defining features is its
distinctive base. The aircraft uses the virtual
equivalent of two humongous skis.

This unique design is what allows the plane to land
on a wide array of surface types, therefore negating
the need for traditional runways.

The Viking 400 rejuvenates the design of the original
and makes it fit for the modern age