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    Why Isn’t the Cessna 180 Certified in the Utility Category?

    As one of the undisputed legends of bush flying, the Cessna 180 hauls a load and gets into/out of places most aircraft won't. So why is it certified only in the Normal category and not Utility? Those two terms mean something very specific—and neither one is about what the airplane can actually do.

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Float Flying and Seaplanes
mtv 6 minutes ago View the latest post 170 Amphib - STOCK
Okay, I owned a C-170B for a number of years, and in summers, it lived on PeeKay B2300 straight floats. It was also equipped with a Lycoming O-360 and CS prop.
THAT was a two place...
Ski Flying
mainebushpilot Today, 10:36am View the latest post Trick Air Skis on C180
Afternoon All,
Has anyone here flown the Trick Air 3000s on a Cessna 180? Curious to get thoughts and opinions on them versus the traditional Wheel Pen Skis from Airglass. Thanks.
JH
Trip Reports
hotrod180 Today, 09:07am View the latest post Where did you fly today?

https://backcountrypilot.org/images/originalphotos/922/4784/7444c54dbbb151d64c888e64.jpg
Beautiful!
We need that like button, Zane.
Maintenance, Tuning, and Parts Support
BamBam Yesterday, 12:27pm View the latest post cracks on Alaskan bush tire
Thanks!
I am lucky to have a hangar where I can park the plane. End goal is to also have the plane on jacks for my extended trips/away from the airport. I appreciate the advice.
Cheers,
BB
Products, Gear, and Technology
BamBam Yesterday, 12:24pm View the latest post Used bushwheels
Denny,
Thank you very much for all the advice. I am lucky that I am able to keep my airplane in a hangar. My plan is to also keep the plane on jacks while I am away for more than 2...
Modifications
CParker Yesterday, 05:09am View the latest post Avionics opinion request
Thanks everyone for the thoughts so far. Some solid arguments both directions.
Mission profile is important, this plane is admittedly 10% back country and 90% XC because I fly so much...
Around the Campfire
jprax Oct 24, 23:53pm View the latest post What’s on your BCP feature wishlist?
I didn't know about the arrow either. Will use that.
The ability to "Like" a post would be good. More feedback might produce more posts. The other stuff sounded like computer...
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jprax Oct 24, 23:43pm View the latest post 15 year-old boy flies his own taildragger
Hats off to this young man and his parents! That is commendable to allow your 15 year old that responsibility. Flying his own plane to his flying lessons is awesome.
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