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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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Engines and Propellers
StillLearning 40 minutes ago View the latest post Bendix injection on PPonk in 180, Approved
I first started looking at injection in 2022, ran into person after person telling me it couldn't be done. I gave up on it for a couple years and then saw all the parts for sale on...
Float Flying and Seaplanes
180Marty Today, 13:10pm View the latest post Today at Ely Lake seaplane base, Minnesota
Cool!!!!! According to the registration the owner is at Backus MN.
Aircraft Types
Zzz Today, 10:06am View the latest post C206 Extended baggage Why no option exists.
I can fit a flyrod in the 206 without breaking it down but the tip sits on the glareshield kinda touching the window wrapped in a tshirt . Extended baggage would be nice to make the...
Around the Campfire
daedaluscan Today, 08:28am View the latest post To All North of the 49th
Happy (late) Thanksgiving from BC.
And happy birthday Zane
Airports, Airstrips, and Landing Zones
flyer Yesterday, 19:04pm View the latest post MOOSE CREEK
MY EYESIGHT REQUIRES BIGGER LETTERS. I AM NOT SHOUTING. BECAUSE OF THE EXTENSIVE BURNING, MOOSE CREEK WILL NOT BE AS IT WAS FOR ANOTHER 30 YEARS. THEY DID SAVE THE RANGER STATION...
Trip Reports
Fraser Farmer Oct 11, 14:21pm View the latest post Fraser Farmers Western British Columbia Trip
Bumpy ride with that kind of tailwind? Looks like you’re on the west side of the lake. It’ll green up in no time. Strip is close by for visitors on wheels. After freeze-up some of us...
Maintenance, Tuning, and Parts Support
StillLearning Oct 09, 15:09pm View the latest post Early 180 generator
brushes are easy, I found 6 on ebay for $20 shipped
bearings are readily available though expensive at $140 for the pair shipped
I had the armature trued up on a lathe for $15
Shipping...
Around the Campfire
Utah-Jay Oct 07, 07:52am View the latest post Building the RV-15
Keeping the Carbon Cub once RV15 is complete?
That is not my Carbon Cub, I am building in his hangar. I sold my Bearhawk Companion to build the RV-15
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