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Wed Jan 11, 2017 5:18 pm

Strait Tail 182's

At the High Sierra Fly In this was my static display. Me not the plane. Who else loves to fly these great planes in the back country?
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Love to see some pics of your rides

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Wed Jan 11, 2017 5:38 pm

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If I did not run into a slight medical problem I was negotiating for one.
May be back at it after my birthday this coming 5-06-17.

Got to fly quite a few out out of McCall when 'showing' and explaining the specifics of approaches that others were curious about and I had been there a few times.
Lots of em back in there when I was more active.

The last plane I had hoped to own was a Warner powered Fairchild 24 with roll up windows. Comfortable as an old 50s Buick.

Wannabe back soon
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Wed Jan 11, 2017 6:14 pm

Strait Tail 182's

When you're a famous handsome country singer, you're bound to be deep in tail, AKA "Strait tail." Similar phenomenon with old 182 pilots.

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Wed Jan 11, 2017 6:19 pm

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Been trying to think of his name for yrs....took one look at picture and name popped in my head... Buck Stewart old Alaska Fish & Game enforcement game warden before they went to State Troopers. Had a green straight tail on big tires, which were 850's at the time 8) Don't know what he had for mods or engine and prop but it was a hell of a performer. He would go anywhere a cub could go back in the day, before everyone tried to make helicopters out of cubs :mrgreen: MTV might remember Buck 8)
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Wed Jan 11, 2017 6:23 pm

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Upgraded to a 59 B model after my 172N. I love it, fun to fly, love the trim-able stabilizer. I found i much prefer manual flaps. Swapped my airglas fork and tires over from the 172 on the first week i flew it home. Fairly expensive first annual, plus 3 days of my own hard labor doing a fuel cell and alternator upgrade, but that was fully expected from buying a hanger queen. 2400TT on it. I obtained from the original owner a few pics of her in her former glory days.







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Wed Jan 11, 2017 7:12 pm

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Thats a dandy! What a clean looking bird. I have dreams of a big brother straight tail 182 sitting in the hangar next to my straight tail 172
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Wed Jan 11, 2017 8:57 pm

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Jeredp wrote:Thats a dandy! What a clean looking bird. I have dreams of a big brother straight tail 182 sitting in the hangar next to my straight tail 172


Lets see the strait tail 172. Any strait tail Cessna with a big tire in the front looks good to. Post the pic. Even 175's with strait tails are just fine.

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Wed Jan 11, 2017 8:59 pm

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Mark Y. wrote:Upgraded to a 59 B model after my 172N. I love it, fun to fly, love the trim-able stabilizer. I found i much prefer manual flaps. Swapped my airglas fork and tires over from the 172 on the first week i flew it home. Fairly expensive first annual, plus 3 days of my own hard labor doing a fuel cell and alternator upgrade, but that was fully expected from buying a hanger queen. 2400TT on it. I obtained from the original owner a few pics of her in her former glory days.

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Wow. Banff is closed now. Too bad

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Wed Jan 11, 2017 9:05 pm

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qmdv wrote:
Jeredp wrote:Thats a dandy! What a clean looking bird. I have dreams of a big brother straight tail 182 sitting in the hangar next to my straight tail 172


Lets see the strait tail 172. Any strait tail Cessna with a big tire in the front looks good to. Post the pic. Even 175's with strait tails are just fine.

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Wed Jan 11, 2017 9:06 pm

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The misfit.
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Wed Jan 11, 2017 9:21 pm

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Terry wrote:The misfit.
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Have you got two planes?

I considered converting one of those to a Land-O-Matic

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Wed Jan 11, 2017 9:25 pm

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No that's just a 182 with the little wheel in the right spot! :twisted:
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Thu Jan 12, 2017 6:32 am

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I think i read your 172 airglas install article a few dozen times Jared before I made the plunge and bought the kit. Never a regret with it. I did wait until they allowed the 800 on the nose with the 850's though. That is definatley the ticket...
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Thu Jan 12, 2017 7:18 am

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1957 182A

I bought it from the owner who's father bought it back in 1959. Been in the west it's entire life. I have put over 150 hours on it since April of 2016.

It is my commuter/hauler between Eastern PA and my home in OH. Love this airplane.

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I've got all the pieces for the big tire conversion except for the Airglas fork. Cant wait for that!
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Thu Jan 12, 2017 10:10 am

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I love seeing these airplanes! Your 182 is sure a beauty Evan! I'm anxious to see it with fat tires.
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Thu Jan 12, 2017 10:19 am

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Before I smashed her up.
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Thu Jan 12, 2017 11:03 am

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Buck Stewart was a heck of a pilot in whatever he flew.
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Thu Jan 12, 2017 11:35 am

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Zzz wrote:When you're a famous handsome country singer, you're bound to be deep in tail, AKA "Strait tail." Similar phenomenon with old 182 pilots.

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Similar phenomenon with old (and young)182 pilots


This is true. I have to beat them off of me with a stick. Apparently a the "Tailwheel= Large Manhood" school of thought is limited just to male tailwheel pilots. Women actually don't care.

Its a known fact that in nature, the bigger and flashier you make yourself, you become more attractive to the opposite sex.
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Note how large and high the Straight Tail 182's tail is from the ground. Cough! :wink:

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Thu Jan 12, 2017 1:34 pm

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This thread needs a like button!
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Thu Jan 12, 2017 2:06 pm

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goldfinch wrote:Buck Stewart was a heck of a pilot in whatever he flew.


Knew that name would bring u out of lurker status :D By the way how about showing us all here what u are building in the way of a Bush Plane how's it coming with lots of pics :D
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