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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
CParker 36 minutes ago 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 Today, 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...
Around the Campfire
flyer Today, 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
Aircraft Types
Cameron96 Today, 18:36pm View the latest post C206 Extended baggage Why no option exists.
top secret design schematics
Trip Reports
Trevair Today, 16:46pm 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...
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.
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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...
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