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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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offroute 6 minutes ago View the latest post Marble and Telluride
Great narrative and pics. I very much enjoyed the virtual ride-a-long. Thanks.
Maintenance, Tuning, and Parts Support
StillLearning Today, 07:40am View the latest post Early 180 generator
Thanks for all the replies.
I think I can get mine operational until I acquire one that I can overhaul. Looks like the bearings got really stiff and the belt started slipping. Just...
Around the Campfire
Belloypilot Yesterday, 19:56pm View the latest post McFarlane Aviation Acquires Airglas

There is a line from a song that stuck with me, “capitalism is not democracy”
Democracy: One person, one vote
Capitalism: One dollar, one vote
Maybe there’s a silver lining in all...
Airports, Airstrips, and Landing Zones
Mapleflt Yesterday, 14:43pm 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
Take the "CapsLock" off, pleassssssse, I feel like...
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Mapleflt Yesterday, 14:38pm View the latest post Building the RV-15
This is going to be a "must watch" build, very cool
Durango Skywagon Yesterday, 14:25pm View the latest post 1979 C-185, Why are my gas caps reverse threaded?
But maybe.... while it was factory owned? I might look at the logs I have just to make sure that wasn't the case.....
StillLearning Yesterday, 13:22pm View the latest post In Need of Advice
If you are not trying to carry a bunch of gear and another person, I think the 140 will be just fine. Everything has its limitations, work within them and learn to get the best out...
Maintenance, Tuning, and Parts Support
CParker Yesterday, 13:17pm View the latest post Door seal gap
I figured it out, the little tab that holds the bushing in place in the rotary cam assembly was bent backwards and when I removed it, it just broke right off. Because it was bent back,...
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