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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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low rider Today, 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...
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hotrod180 Today, 09:05am View the latest post Sweet beater wagon goes Hollywood - The Dog Stars movie
Coming soon. From the book The Dog Stars by Peter Heller. Might have to give it another read to brush up. .....
Just got this book from the local library.
I'm only about 60 pages...
Engines and Propellers
180Marty Today, 07:11am View the latest post Bendix injection on PPonk in 180, Approved
Is it BJ Custom in Alaska that has the approval?
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the_northerner Yesterday, 18:39pm View the latest post 26" Goodyear STC
I was doing some searching and figured I'd update this thread with new(ish) information which was not obvious or easy to find details of. Seaplanes North has an STC for this now, and...
Float Flying and Seaplanes
180Marty Yesterday, 13:10pm View the latest post Today at Ely Lake seaplane base, Minnesota
Cool!!!!! According to the registration the owner is at Backus MN.
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daedaluscan Yesterday, 08:28am View the latest post To All North of the 49th
Happy (late) Thanksgiving from BC.
And happy birthday Zane
Airports, Airstrips, and Landing Zones
flyer Oct 12, 19:04pm View the latest post MOOSE CREEK
MY EYESIGHT REQUIRES BIGGER LETTERS. I AM NOT SHOUTING. BECAUSE OF THE EXTENSIVE BURNING, MOOSE CREEK WILL NOT BE AS IT WAS FOR ANOTHER 30 YEARS. THEY DID SAVE THE RANGER STATION...
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Fraser Farmer Oct 11, 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...
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