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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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Around the Campfire
Zzz 57 minutes ago View the latest post McFarlane Aviation Acquires Airglas
McFarlane Aviation Acquires Airglas
September 30 , 2026 | BALDWIN CITY, KANSAS
McFarlane Aviation, a Victor Sierra Company, has acquired Airglas, Inc., the Anchorage, Alaska -based...
Aircraft Types
Josef Today, 08:40am View the latest post C206 Extended baggage Why no option exists.
This looks awesome. You did a great job!
I have looked into a similar mod for my 205. According to this thread:
https://backcountrypilot.org/forum/cess ... date-16571
there appears...
Trip Reports
DreadPirateWill Today, 07:45am View the latest post Marble and Telluride
Great pics and story, thanks for the TR!
Cessna 200 Series
CParker Yesterday, 19:10pm View the latest post New to me P206E
I love the P206, frankly I’m a little surprised Cessna doesn’t bring it back since no one buys 206s for cargo anymore.
Agreed on the 800/850 combo. It’s what I run and I’ve been happy...
CParker Yesterday, 18:43pm View the latest post Cessna 205 or 206 for a mission to 1E8?
I, like many, learned in a 172, bought a 182, then traded up to a 206. I think I was at about 350-400 hours when I bought my 206 and I felt ready for it. The good news is that all the...
Airports, Airstrips, and Landing Zones
flyer Yesterday, 18:40pm View the latest post MOOSE CREEK
IS THE CARETAKER STILL AT MOOSE CREEK? HOW IS THE SMOKE? PLANNING A TRIP THIS WEEKEND. THE WEATHER LOOKS GREAT. DICK
Trevair Yesterday, 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 Sep 28, 14:18pm View the latest post Where did you fly today?
Congrats! Hope it works out. Nice looking plane.
Pete
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