I thought I'd finally get off my butt and share my newly acquired 182 that I purchased late December. I need to get posting more as it is. After a day and half of flying it and prebuy inspection, everything checked out great, and I brought her home. She's a 66, lower time engine and prop(380hrs) and has enjoyed a good hangared life. Recent glass, no damage history and none found on prebuy, interior and exterior in good shape! Long range tanks and a dynamically balanced prop(boy is it smooth!) Along with basic radios, 4pl intercom, and a garmin 396, it will suit my basic vfr needs well. Looking forward to many camping trips this summer.

I need to take more photos, but here is one a about a month ago with my family, taken when we got across the Cascades and met my Dad at Harvey Field for lunch.

Nice looking machine! I sooo wish my 182 has long range tanks.
What kind of cruise speed do you get with those speedy wheel pants? Any plans for mods?

Fantastic looking airplane and family!

Congrats to your purchase and enjoy

Very nice, congrats, enjoy it

Congrats!
Nice looking plane!
I always did dig those 60's colors. (except the puke green)

Original paint?

Thanks guys!

PAMR MX wrote:Nice looking machine! I sooo wish my 182 has long range tanks.
What kind of cruise speed do you get with those speedy wheel pants? Any plans for mods?

I think the long range tanks are going to be reeeaallll nice too. If I don't need/want the extra weight, just don't have to fill it up....but it'll come in very handy I'm sure.

I don't think think the wheel pants help all that much, but I guess I'll find out when I take them off this summer. The nose wheel pant has a pretty big hole in the top(I'm guessing for installation and removal reasons) that can't help too much with speed. These aren't like the "newer" style ones that have the cover that covers the brake lines, etc. Lower altitude, running 23 squared, shows ground speed at around 125kts, or around 145ish mph.

As far as mods..of course I have plans . Don't we all?

1. Simple one first....remove wheel pants this summer. Fly the crap out of it.
2. Little bit bigger tires. I'm going to o to a 6.00x6 on the nose and 8.00x6 on the mains, with the heavy duty nose fork. This is listed as an option for my plane, so should be a "realatively" easy process. Fly the crap out of it.
3. Replace the 2nd radio. It's an old style very large radio with a big heavy "box" in the rear, next to the battery. I think this is referred to as a "steam" type radio?? I need to check with my mechanic on this. It works great, but man does it look heavy. I want to lighten it up a bit and clear this space up to do an extended baggage later. Fly the crap out of it.
4. Install 406 elt. Fly the crap out of it.
5. Install Selkirk extended baggage. Fly the crap out of it.
6. Eventually install a Sportsman stol and probably vg's. Fly the crap out of it.

All this will be done over time as funds allow, and I don't want to hinder my funds for flying, so I'll get there eventually. Right now I'm grateful to have a good plane of my own and just want to use it.

TangoFox wrote:Congrats!
Nice looking plane!
I always did dig those 60's colors. (except the puke green)

Original paint?

Not the original paint, but I think the same color. It was repainted in 95 or 96 and is in very good condition, been hangared ever since. I was surprised when I learned it was 20yr old paint. I would have thought 5-10 maybe.

I know what you mean about hat ugly green color....I flew a 182 that was that green quite a few years ago. Nice plane but yuk!

There are not many things better than a 182 and a growing family. That thing is going to be just plain fun!

Congrats on the purchase!

Jim

Nice looking Skylane! I've also got a 66 and it works awesome as a family camping machine. I'm in Spokane so I'm sure we will cross paths at some point. Have fun!

BlindPilot wrote:Thanks guys!

PAMR MX wrote:Nice looking machine! I sooo wish my 182 has long range tanks.
What kind of cruise speed do you get with those speedy wheel pants? Any plans for mods?

I think the long range tanks are going to be reeeaallll nice too. If I don't need/want the extra weight, just don't have to fill it up....but it'll come in very handy I'm sure.

I don't think think the wheel pants help all that much, but I guess I'll find out when I take them off this summer. The nose wheel pant has a pretty big hole in the top(I'm guessing for installation and removal reasons) that can't help too much with speed. These aren't like the "newer" style ones that have the cover that covers the brake lines, etc. Lower altitude, running 23 squared, shows ground speed at around 125kts, or around 145ish mph.

As far as mods..of course I have plans . Don't we all?

1. Simple one first....remove wheel pants this summer. Fly the crap out of it.
2. Little bit bigger tires. I'm going to o to a 6.00x6 on the nose and 8.00x6 on the mains, with the heavy duty nose fork. This is listed as an option for my plane, so should be a "realatively" easy process. Fly the crap out of it.
3. Replace the 2nd radio. It's an old style very large radio with a big heavy "box" in the rear, next to the battery. I think this is referred to as a "steam" type radio?? I need to check with my mechanic on this. It works great, but man does it look heavy. I want to lighten it up a bit and clear this space up to do an extended baggage later. Fly the crap out of it.
4. Install 406 elt. Fly the crap out of it.
5. Install Selkirk extended baggage. Fly the crap out of it.
6. Eventually install a Sportsman stol and probably vg's. Fly the crap out of it.

All this will be done over time as funds allow, and I don't want to hinder my funds for flying, so I'll get there eventually. Right now I'm grateful to have a good plane of my own and just want to use it.

I have a 182 P and have exactly done all the mods on your list, plus the MT prop (which I love ) right now I have the 8s on the mains and 6 on the front and I like it, (thanks to all in BCP who insisted on this) Sportsman and VGs like it a lot you will enjoy flying it with this mods, takes off and lands real slow,it is a lot of fun, enjoy it and congrats on your new plane

Looks good! Congratulations!

Congrats and fantastic airplane choice!
Chris

Congrats!

In terms of mods, the 182 is going to be a lot of fun without any of the mods except the wheel pants coming off, but the mods are fun to change things up a bit.

- You'll lose a few mph with the nose pant, and the main pants won't matter.

- The larger tires may or may not be nice. I like the bigger nose wheel on when landing on sand in Utah or at the farm, but it does take off a few mph extra, and I don't need it for any of the designated airstrips in Idaho or elsewhere except the handful that I don't bother with anyway. The stock mains are fine for me even on the rougher farm strips. The 8's on the mains basically turn the plane into a 172 for speed so I never have them on any more. I averaged 134 mph or less with the 8's & 6 on, and 142 with 6's all the way around, and 145 or so with stock. They seem to hurt the climb too, and it was noticeable on hot days. If you get another set of main wheels, you could have the best of both worlds. I just ended up thinking they weren't helping me in any way except a few times in really loose sand. Everyone likes big tires for looks and badassery and really soft/rough strips- I just don't think they are as useful for me on a 182 even on many rougher strips, and decided I liked climbing and cruising faster instead.

- The extended baggage is really, really nice. Skis, bikes, fishing poles etc all work really nice with it in, and being able to stay light and keep the CG rearward is a big plus for me in my '62. You might look around for kit options. Some people like the Selkirk. My model year is an oddball one-off for that maker and less than satisfactory as a kit than other model years, and after seeing some other maker's designs on other planes that looked great, you might look to see which one is best for you.

- You might want to add a 2" rubber pipe bumper on the front strut to help keep the prop up. My prop dings largely went away after doing this on gravel and dirt, although my model year sits lower than yours. The 6" nose helps a tiny bit more, and the plane is less green on the left side after an Idaho trip for sure. Lots of folks do this in the backcountry- including 135's.

- The 406 is easy to tie into the GPS if you have an NMEA source for it. It is definitely worth the coupe hours of effort in my opinion.

Great looking plane. The carbon fiber extended baggage from Hitchcock is a nicer option the the Selkirk. Fits nice and it lighter. Of course it will also lighten your wallet more as well.
Like you have said you will do, fly the crap out of it and get to know it. That's the best mod you can do. Have fun!

David

I don't think Hitchcock makes an extended baggage for the Omni-vision 182s.

robw56 wrote:I don't think Hitchcock makes an extended baggage for the Omni-vision 182s.

OK. Good to know Rob. On the airglas website it just shows a STC for 182, but not the models. I'm sure you are right and it is just the early models as it would be the same as the 180/185 then.

Hey looks like a great older 182....!

Nothing wrong with a strong,certified airplane...they are super safe and will put up with a lot of stuff...and in the chance that u have to put her down in a not so great place, u will be thankful it IS certified....dont ask me how i know....!

Consider going to 8:50's on the mains. My 172 came with the hd nose fork option and the 600 nose wheel and 800 mains. It was ok bout when I went to the 850's it just made the landings so sweet.

A1Skinner wrote:

robw56 wrote:I don't think Hitchcock makes an extended baggage for the Omni-vision 182s.

OK. Good to know Rob. On the airglas website it just shows a STC for 182, but not the models. I'm sure you are right and it is just the early models as it would be the same as the 180/185 then.

Here is the selkirk extended baggage in an omnivision:


Not a huge gain but a great place for your survival pack.

66skylane wrote:Nice looking Skylane! I've also got a 66 and it works awesome as a family camping machine. I'm in Spokane so I'm sure we will cross paths at some point. Have fun!

Very cool! We'll be in your neck of the woods plenty... Cavanaugh Bay and Magee at least a few times this summer, amongst other places....

lesuther wrote:Congrats!

In terms of mods, the 182 is going to be a lot of fun without any of the mods except the wheel pants coming off, but the mods are fun to change things up a bit.

- You'll lose a few mph with the nose pant, and the main pants won't matter.

- The larger tires may or may not be nice. I like the bigger nose wheel on when landing on sand in Utah or at the farm, but it does take off a few mph extra, and I don't need it for any of the designated airstrips in Idaho or elsewhere except the handful that I don't bother with anyway. The stock mains are fine for me even on the rougher farm strips. The 8's on the mains basically turn the plane into a 172 for speed so I never have them on any more. I averaged 134 mph or less with the 8's & 6 on, and 142 with 6's all the way around, and 145 or so with stock. They seem to hurt the climb too, and it was noticeable on hot days. If you get another set of main wheels, you could have the best of both worlds. I just ended up thinking they weren't helping me in any way except a few times in really loose sand. Everyone likes big tires for looks and badassery and really soft/rough strips- I just don't think they are as useful for me on a 182 even on many rougher strips, and decided I liked climbing and cruising faster instead.

- The extended baggage is really, really nice. Skis, bikes, fishing poles etc all work really nice with it in, and being able to stay light and keep the CG rearward is a big plus for me in my '62. You might look around for kit options. Some people like the Selkirk. My model year is an oddball one-off for that maker and less than satisfactory as a kit than other model years, and after seeing some other maker's designs on other planes that looked great, you might look to see which one is best for you.

- You might want to add a 2" rubber pipe bumper on the front strut to help keep the prop up. My prop dings largely went away after doing this on gravel and dirt, although my model year sits lower than yours. The 6" nose helps a tiny bit more, and the plane is less green on the left side after an Idaho trip for sure. Lots of folks do this in the backcountry- including 135's.

- The 406 is easy to tie into the GPS if you have an NMEA source for it. It is definitely worth the coupe hours of effort in my opinion.

Lot of very good info here, thanks! I'm glad you mentioned the 2" rubber bumper...I've seen this before and I'm sure will be doing this, this is a great reminder.