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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
azaustin 17 minutes ago View the latest post In Need of Advice
If you are looking for a good instructor for back country flying I strongly recommend Paul Leadabrand of Stick and Rudder Aviation. His training is first class as is his equipment....
Engines and Propellers
Halestorm Yesterday, 20:11pm View the latest post Bendix injection on PPonk in 180, Approved
You don’t want that Cessna dual gauge and its associated plumbing (my opinion) in your panel. Seems the move is to ditch that other stuff and upgrade to the 930, all the indications...
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skyward II Yesterday, 18:55pm 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...
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skyward II Yesterday, 18:49pm View the latest post Sweet beater wagon goes Hollywood - The Dog Stars movie
We saw Heart of the Beast tonight at the theater. It was discount night, so we got in for only $7.50 each, plus popcorn.
After reading the positive reviews, I had higher expectations...
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low rider Yesterday, 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...
Float Flying and Seaplanes
180Marty Oct 13, 13:10pm View the latest post Today at Ely Lake seaplane base, Minnesota
Cool!!!!! According to the registration the owner is at Backus MN.
Around the Campfire
daedaluscan Oct 13, 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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