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    Cessna A185F
Member since
Monday, 17 March 2014 16:05
Last online
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  • 7ECAdriver and 165 others have joined the group Cessna 180/185 Skywagon
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  • onthegas1 created a new forum topic 6 hours ANC what to do?
    I’m stoked to be going to Alaska for the very first time! I get into ANC 0935 this Friday and have 6 hours to kill before my buddy airlines in. He has the car and hotel so I will be running around sightseeing...
    2021-08-11 19:00:03
  • onthegas1 created a new forum topic Ash Scatter Tale of Mine
    Lately, it seems, ash scatter stories are all the rage! I hope you get a kick out of the one I had featured recently: https://airfactsjournal.com/2021/06/my-pal-joe-ornery-to-the-very-end/
    2021-07-13 21:01:04
  • onthegas1 created a new forum topic Gone West, BirdyinBOI
    Hello folks, please know that Phil Ackerman (BirdyinBOI) passed away on Saturday following a heart attack. He was the organizer of the Straight Tail 182 fly in at Smiley Creek and was known on BCP for...
    2021-02-15 19:54:26
  • onthegas1 created a new forum topic Good Idaho Trip
    Hello all, I just returned from several days camping at Smiley Creek and it was a good trip. I landed up and back at Mountain Home for fuel (nice facility), stopped at Wrangler drive in at Fairfield for...
    2020-06-29 20:54:49
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    2019-09-02 20:47:13
  • onthegas1 created a new forum topic Adventures With A Desert Bush Pilot
    In the 1950’s an adventurous couple flew around and landed pretty much anywhere in their...Ercoupe! Author Sylvia Winslow recounts her and husband Slim’s desert rat expeditions with nice descriptions,...
    2019-06-13 03:55:27
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    2019-03-22 19:00:21
  • onthegas1 ➜ Cessna 180/185 Skywagon
    I have an opportunity to purchase a pair of little-used 29” Alaskan Bushwheels and an Gar Aero Alaska Tundra tailwheel. I would be replacing my wheel 8.00x6 tires and stock tailwheel. What I am most concerned with is the difference in takeoff and landing procedures with the fat tires. Comments from those familiar with both setups appreciated.
    2019-03-13 00:05:06
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    onthegas1 Big tire deal fell through and I am ok with that. I have done some research and read the BCP tire guide a few times. With most of my regular ops rolling for miles on pavement I went ahead and bought the Kenmore 8.50 STC. Not a quantum leap but even that minus the pants will help expand my operational desires. Thanks for the help. Roger, over.
    7 years ago
  • onthegas1 ➜ DigDug
    Congrats on the Skywagon! I sure am enjoying mine. BTW, I am from the San Diego area. But that was 29 years ago. Did my private, instrument and CFI training at SEE ‘76-‘80. I flew my family down in May, first time into Gillespie in over 30 years. Lots of new hangars! Have fun and maybe someone in the 180/185 club could help with the Robertson question?
    2018-07-19 16:18:04
    DigDug Thanks! Small world- I'm based out of Gillespie. Bought my C185 in Seattle less then a month ago and flew it back home. I loved my Maule but the Skywagon is a complete upgrade. Love this plane!
    8 years ago

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