doth wrote: While they were awaiting their slot for the Peterson conversion they proceded to install the ART wing'x, O-520, and Sportsman STOL. Needless to say both of these individuals are not proceding with the Peterson conversion as they are more than happy with the performance of the second 182's with those mod's only.

7853H wrote:What ever happened to the real pilots who flew mostly stock SC's and C-180's.

wingnut185 wrote:I really feel that aircraft like this are being marked to to people who have no business operating in the backcountry. An experienced pilot can operate a 172, 180,182, 185, or 206 out of almost anything considered an airstrip. Big tires help alot. I can't argue with more horsepower, but modifying and bolting crap all over an aircraft dont make you a better pilot. Spend some time in Idaho and a look at what the commercial operators do every day with stock 172's 180's 206's and Islanders. The best modification any pilot can do is modifing their skill by getting some good instruction, like a mountian canyon flying course, and learning what your airplane will do. It spooks me anytime I hear the phrase "can my airplane go there" on these fourms. The ability of any aircraft is 90% the pilot and 10% the aircraft. You need to know the capabilities of your aircraft most importantly the capabilities of you as a pilot before you get there, asking others "can my airplane go there" is a shure sign you don't need to go there. Sorry about the rant, get a good spam can and fly the shit out of it!!!