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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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Cessna 200 Series
dar636 Today, 10:37am View the latest post New to me P206E
OregonMaule - I just finished up a year long contract in Goodyear and am heading back to WA in October, I had a hangar for the summer at GEU. Will be back in December as a retired...
Around the Campfire
Durango Skywagon Today, 08:42am View the latest post 1979 C-185, Why are my gas caps reverse threaded?
Hi All-
I've owned N185BS since 2009. She's a bit special. Officially a 1973, owned by Cessna as test bed for any and all attachments and then re-manufactured in 1979 to 1979 specs....
Cessna 200 Series
pburns Today, 04:01am View the latest post Cessna 205 or 206 for a mission to 1E8?
Hey Lawndart,
I don't know who owns the strip in Tupper, but I will ask around. I have a friend that flew out of Saranac for years and had a dental practice in Tupper. he may know....
Around the Campfire
OregonMaule Yesterday, 15:54pm View the latest post My friend Scott
I will be there too. Zane and Jake I look forward to seeing y'all. Just wish it were under different circumstances. Looks like I can fly the Maule.
https://backcountrypilot.org/images/photos/443/5956/1e55c6429a0ed24b4abfdf8c.jpg
Maintenance, Tuning, and Parts Support
CAVU Sep 24, 16:04pm View the latest post Cessna secondary Seat Stop
I put both the pilot and copilot locks on the inner seat rails so I can release both my self. I unlock them for the copilot/pass at normal shut down so they can get out too, very natural.
Good...
Products, Gear, and Technology
mtv Sep 24, 14:32pm View the latest post Anyone Try the Chore Warrier Electric Taildragger Tug?
I have the taildragger version of these. Was about $1200. https://www.minimaxtugs.com/?msclkid=18 ... aft%20Tugs
Might be willing to sell for a bit less. Back surgery replaced the...
Float Flying and Seaplanes
ak180rrg Sep 23, 23:17pm View the latest post Aqua 3190s
Resurrecting this thread, hoping someone here can help. Seems like this is the only group of people who have any idea about Aquas. I'm running 3190s on my early model 180 up in Alaska...
Belloypilot Sep 23, 18:12pm View the latest post The Hidden Dangers of Canadian Seaplane Flying
That video showed up on my YouTube 'recommended' list as well - about a day after I inked a contract to buy an amphib Husky. Hmmm.
Congrats, Mike!
Thanks! Pre-purchase happens next...
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