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Tue Apr 05, 2011 11:46 am

C-206 Taildragger Can-O-Worms

I swear I saw a picture of a Cessna 206 which had been converted to conventional gear. Everyone wants a C180/C185. Would it be more feasable to convince an established company to work on a conversion gear STC for the 206? Or is there truely no need for a taildragger when you get that big (weight) for an airplane to land on taildragger terrain.

I see newer C172s which have the back windows which are for sale that have been converted to conventional gear.
Just a thought.
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Tue Apr 05, 2011 11:50 am

Re: C-206 Taildragger Can-O-Worms

In my humble opinion, it is a crime to convert any swept-tail Cessna. The straight tails are fair game.

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Tue Apr 05, 2011 11:52 am

Re: C-206 Taildragger Can-O-Worms

It was started many years ago, last I saw of the project was a year or so ago for sale around Seattle somewhere as a project, was on the gear.?
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Tue Apr 05, 2011 6:07 pm

Re: C-206 Taildragger Can-O-Worms

I think you would have to reskin the entire empenage aft of the cabin because it would be to thin for serious backcountry ops. Might be faster without the nosewheel.
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Tue Apr 05, 2011 7:31 pm

Re: C-206 Taildragger Can-O-Worms

why in the world screw with the best load-hauler goin'...?!
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Wed Apr 06, 2011 5:03 am

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jomac wrote:why in the world screw with the best load-hauler goin'...?!


And, why would you screw up an airplane that will currently go anywhere a tailwheel airplane will, and carry more freight? And, with less pilot skill required.

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Wed Apr 06, 2011 6:09 am

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and a flat loading floor. I have stood there and dreamed.
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