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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
Boreal1 Today, 13:51pm View the latest post The Hidden Dangers of Canadian Seaplane Flying
Some legends (and great lessons) in that clip - thanks for sharing!
Cessna 200 Series
dar636 Today, 08:47am View the latest post New to me P206E
IMG_7144.jpegIMG_1993.jpegIMG_2002.jpegHello - this summer I found the next airplane after selling my A185F of 20 years. A 1970 P206E (2 FWD doors, wide H Stab, no chin bump)
Bought...
Maintenance, Tuning, and Parts Support
dar636 Today, 07:53am View the latest post Cessna secondary Seat Stop
The cam locks are the best, much easier to release then the Cessna system. In my 206 as bought the Cessna lock could not be unlocked prior to touch down in a forced landing. It takes...
Airports, Airstrips, and Landing Zones
skyward II Yesterday, 12:12pm View the latest post Chicken Strip Death Valley California
Should be good to go.
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Trip Reports
daedaluscan Yesterday, 07:40am View the latest post Where did you fly today?
I saw Jay's plane at Osh, its lovely. He is a real gentleman, happy to give sound advice to someone who will probably never buy a kit - though Id love to.
Around the Campfire
Mapleflt Sep 21, 13:10pm View the latest post Looking for a BCP'er near Markham, Ontario
I'm not far from that postal code, happy to assist if you'd like.
Is there a timeline on when said parts have to be picked up by ? I'm a bit busy this week but should be able to do...
OregonMaule Sep 20, 18:14pm View the latest post My friend Scott
I just learned of Scott's passing from your post. Very sad. I flew with Scott about 8 times. We hung out at the WAAAM fly-in. Just a great guy.
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CAVU Sep 20, 12:56pm View the latest post Sweet beater wagon goes Hollywood - The Dog Stars movie
The good news is we paid $20 for the two of us. Bad news is that was the senior rate and he didn't even ask our age.....
Pete
Funny! Same thing happened to us. Maybe it's the RFID chip...
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