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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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Trevair 7 minutes ago View the latest post Marble and Telluride
PART ONE--MARBLE
Colorado flyers know how few truly “backcountry” airstrips the state has. Excluding paved runways, one can visit Mack and Dolores on the Utah border, or Chapparal in...
Cessna 200 Series
mtv Today, 15:00pm View the latest post Cessna 205 or 206 for a mission to 1E8?
There is no such thing as too much power.....
Now for a shot of realism: A 206 or Cherokee 6 is a LOT of airplane for someone with your experience. Yes, either will do that job, at...
Airports, Airstrips, and Landing Zones
Trevair Today, 12:31pm View the latest post Wilcox Playa Camping?
Good call. I rang the FBO and the guy that answered didn't know the legality, but was under the impression folks did land there from time to time. Some further map scrutinizing shows...
Trip Reports
pburns Yesterday, 14:18pm View the latest post Where did you fly today?
Congrats! Hope it works out. Nice looking plane.
Pete
Float Flying and Seaplanes
Bush Buggy Sep 27, 20:57pm View the latest post Aqua 3190s
The Hater's and Anecdotal stories about floats on 180s go back to the no cuff wing days.
Aquas and PK's hit a wall just below take of speed of the old no cuff wing. A cuff even better...
Cessna 200 Series
Bush Buggy Sep 27, 20:23pm View the latest post New to me P206E
For most intends and purpose's the 206 is just a better aircraft than a 185 unless you just really want a 185.
Mtv is spot on with the 800 nose and 850 mains as an all around set up....
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Durango Skywagon Sep 26, 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....
OregonMaule Sep 25, 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.
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