Backcountry Pilot

Hello guys, Need to jack up my 1966 182 and the FBO has these. Never used this type, anyone have any experience using these? IMG_2482.jpegIMG_2483.jpeg

Hi all, I have a J model 182 and I’ve been presented the opportunity to put a couple of control wheels from a Q model on the plane and that would be nice because it already has electric trim, auto pilot...

Hi all, My 66’ 182 still has the original 6 in 1 engine gauge, and other than backlight works fine. I also have a FS-450 fuel flow gauge and an uninstalled used UBG-16. I was planning on installing a...

I know this is a very covered topic but I was looking for input on the validity of these small, stuck to your oil pan, engine block heaters. I was given one the other day and to see if it worked before...

A9065D51-C77C-45C4-9BE0-C0DB9DCEABF7.jpegMan, just when you think you have seen it all. Here’s the setup, went to change oil yesterday plugged my 5/8” hose to my quick drain and, dribble, at best. I had...

Evening all, Buddy of mine a few years back took the deep plunge and bought himself a retirement present in the form of a Grumman Widgeon, must be nice. The guy he bought it from checked him out but what...

Not that 180/182’s are ever guilty of being speed demons but if I add VG’s and say a sportsman cuff how big a speed hit to cruise has anyone noticed?

So thinking of switching from 182 to a 2 seater. Truth is 90% of our flying is just “round the neighborhood low and slow” Problem is I’m 6’6” and wife is 6’. Any suggestions on roomiest 2 seater? Ease...

So the 182 is in annual and all is ok except they found 5 rivets missing on top of wings between wing root and strut attachment point, 2 are skin to spar. They really checked closely to make sure nothing...

Hi all, So trying to stay busy during the great covid restriction I’ve been staying busy with the plane. First I repainted my interior plastic, now I’ve decided sense it’s already out to try installing...

Hi all, So in an effort to stay busy during the covid I decided to attempt to fix some cracks in my plastic in the aft cabin and install some closed cell foam. I removed all the trim around the back windows,...

To be blunt, my fat ass broke the step affixed to my main gear strut today getting out of my 182. But honestly at 6’6” I don’t really miss the thing. I have barked my shin on it more than once and I can...

To be blunt, my fat ass broke the step affixed to my main gear strut today getting out of my 182. But honestly at 6’6” I don’t really miss the thing. I have barked my shin on it more than once and I can...

Hi all, Well in the continued evolution of my barely VFR J model she is getting ready to go to the shop for ads b. A year ago I bought a530w unit to go in the panel that currently has a 340 audio panel,...