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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
rocket Today, 13:37pm View the latest post Today at Ely Lake seaplane base, Minnesota
may have been a 215-260hp Lyc.
You're killin' me Zane! That's a Pratt R985
When I show this kind of ignorance, I like to make sure everyone sees it.
But really, I couldn't tell...
Airports, Airstrips, and Landing Zones
Zzz Today, 13:11pm View the latest post MOOSE CREEK
IS THE CARETAKER STILL AT MOOSE CREEK? HOW IS THE SMOKE? PLANNING A TRIP THIS WEEKEND. THE WEATHER LOOKS GREAT. DICK
Take the "CapsLock" off, pleassssssse, I feel like...
Around the Campfire
Mapleflt Today, 03:24am View the latest post To All North of the 49th
Hope you all enjoy a relaxing Thanksgiving Weekend with family and good friends.
Trip Reports
Fraser Farmer Yesterday, 14:21pm View the latest post Fraser Farmers Western British Columbia Trip
Bumpy ride with that kind of tailwind? Looks like you’re on the west side of the lake. It’ll green up in no time. Strip is close by for visitors on wheels. After freeze-up some of us...
Aircraft Types
Bush Buggy Yesterday, 11:17am View the latest post C206 Extended baggage Why no option exists.
If it don't fit in a stock 206 get a beaver or porter.
207 will not take any more weight but sure has the space.
I never liked them where a 206 is a good performer the 207 is a...
Maintenance, Tuning, and Parts Support
StillLearning Oct 09, 15:09pm View the latest post Early 180 generator
brushes are easy, I found 6 on ebay for $20 shipped
bearings are readily available though expensive at $140 for the pair shipped
I had the armature trued up on a lathe for $15
Shipping...
Around the Campfire
Utah-Jay Oct 07, 07:52am View the latest post Building the RV-15
Keeping the Carbon Cub once RV15 is complete?
That is not my Carbon Cub, I am building in his hangar. I sold my Bearhawk Companion to build the RV-15
hotrod180 Oct 06, 08:48am View the latest post In Need of Advice
I read a pretty good article about this years ago, maybe in the 120/140 Club newsletter.
Written by a guy with an 0-290 powered C140,
he lived in Spokane WA & did a lot of flying...
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