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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
Nodak_140 6 minutes ago View the latest post In Need of Advice
I appreciate the advice from everyone. I'm definitely going to hang on to the 140 at the very least until I return to altitude. Both my Mom and I want to get into more camping and backcountry...
Aircraft Types
mtv Today, 12:33pm View the latest post C206 Extended baggage Why no option exists.
I shoulda known....a fly fisherman......
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skyward II Today, 09:38am View the latest post Where did you fly today?
45 Ranch
Around the Campfire
DreadPirateWill Today, 07:51am View the latest post 1979 C-185, Why are my gas caps reverse threaded?
New one to me, can't say as I've seen that.
I *have* seen some line personnel that appear to be reverse threaded, and I might even resemble that at times. Perhaps easier to operate...
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offroute Yesterday, 08:47am 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 Yesterday, 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...
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Belloypilot Oct 03, 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 Oct 03, 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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