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    Why Isn’t the Cessna 180 Certified in the Utility Category?

    As one of the undisputed legends of bush flying, the Cessna 180 hauls a load and gets into/out of places most aircraft won't. So why is it certified only in the Normal category and not Utility? Those two terms mean something very specific—and neither one is about what the airplane can actually do.

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Trevair 2 minutes ago View the latest post Where did you fly today?
Took a little trip yesterday morning from home down to Quarter Circle Circle, south of Gunnison. Took off early and was dipping into the foothills as the sun rose. Crossed over Salida...
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Iowapilot Today, 10:05am View the latest post Idaho Foreflight content pack
I wonder if this can be uploaded into Ifly? anyone know?
Modifications
skyward II Yesterday, 14:56pm View the latest post 26" Goodyear STC

Does AC 43.13-2C cover up to 26” tires if 8.50-6 is in TC? Might be a free upgrade.
Worth a look.
I downloaded it...wow. Chapter 14 is completely about getting larger tire installations...
Around the Campfire
richpiney Yesterday, 14:21pm View the latest post In Need of Advice
Lots of good advice. I like the idea of learning and gaining experience in what one has available. There’s a lot of satisfaction in realizing what an aircraft is capable of in optimum...
Trip Reports
Fraser Farmer Yesterday, 07:58am View the latest post Fraser Farmers Western British Columbia Trip
Had some beauty weather yesterday so I headed down to Montague in the Gulf Islands and did a little crabbing. All Red Rocks so just snack sized crabs.
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Engines and Propellers
hotrod180 Oct 16, 09:35am View the latest post Bendix injection on PPonk in 180, Approved
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I redid my panel about 5 years ago, not sure how I'm going to add the fuel flow, Cessna dual MP and fuel flow unit, or a 930....
Is that instrumentation (in particular, the cessna...
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flyingjack Oct 16, 09:10am View the latest post Introducing StripScout (free)
Interested and sent a PM
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skyward II Oct 14, 18:49pm View the latest post Sweet beater wagon goes Hollywood - The Dog Stars movie
We saw Heart of the Beast tonight at the theater. It was discount night, so we got in for only $7.50 each, plus popcorn.
After reading the positive reviews, I had higher expectations...
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