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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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StripScout 3 minutes ago View the latest post Introducing StripScout (free)
Re: Introducing StripScout (free) — six-month update
Hey all — OP here with an update, since a few of you kicked the tires back in April.
StripScout is still free, still built by me...
Modifications
Zzz Yesterday, 19:17pm View the latest post 26" Goodyear STC

Does AC 43.13-2C cover up to 26” tires if 8.50-6 is in TC? Might be a free upgrade.
Worth a look.
I downloaded it...wow. Chapter 14 is completely about getting larger tire installations...
Around the Campfire
Josef Yesterday, 12:47pm View the latest post In Need of Advice
Lots of good advice in here. Also take a hard look at CO and figure out where you think youre going to be flying into that is backcountry before you get too far plane shopping. Your...
Engines and Propellers
shortfielder Yesterday, 11:00am View the latest post Bendix injection on PPonk in 180, Approved
I saw the Bendix system on an early Pponked 180 several years ago and thought it looked like a good, relatively easy to do set up if you could get the eds to accept it. I think it...
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skyward II Oct 14, 18:49pm View the latest post Sweet beater wagon goes Hollywood - The Dog Stars movie
We saw Heart of the Beast tonight at the theater. It was discount night, so we got in for only $7.50 each, plus popcorn.
After reading the positive reviews, I had higher expectations...
Aircraft Types
low rider Oct 14, 09:19am View the latest post C206 Extended baggage Why no option exists.
Oh man , just what I need is another fly rod . I’ve had a life long situation of too many different sports. The amount of gear that is in my rotation is mind boggling, Sometimes I wish...
Float Flying and Seaplanes
180Marty Oct 13, 13:10pm View the latest post Today at Ely Lake seaplane base, Minnesota
Cool!!!!! According to the registration the owner is at Backus MN.
Around the Campfire
daedaluscan Oct 13, 08:28am View the latest post To All North of the 49th
Happy (late) Thanksgiving from BC.
And happy birthday Zane
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