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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
Bush Buggy 13 minutes ago 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 47 minutes ago 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....
Trip Reports
tBatt Today, 18:48pm View the latest post Where did you fly today?
New guy here. I’ve contemplated a post about pros/cos of partnership and what it came down to is there’s no other way for a guy on a ski area income to do it, so I’m gonna do it. Especially...
Cessna 200 Series
lawndart Today, 18:45pm View the latest post Cessna 205 or 206 for a mission to 1E8?
What do your potential passengers think about this plan? Do they have experience in small planes? I'd hate for you to go to the trouble and expense of getting an airplane for this...
Airports, Airstrips, and Landing Zones
Trevair Today, 14:52pm View the latest post Wilcox Playa Camping?
Hi all. I'm looking to do some Arizona flying next year, and was eyeballing the dry lakebed at Wilcox Playa as a quiet place to spend the night. I looked on Caltopo, whose parcel data...
Around the Campfire
Durango Skywagon Yesterday, 08:42am View the latest post 1979 C-185, Why are my gas caps reverse threaded?
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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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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...
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