Decreasing airframe drag is the way to increased speed. Use AvCanada's information at your own risk! Its larger and wider and it works as an airbrake when at full pitch and no power, which helps for steep approaches Better climb, quieter. The earliest use of bush planes was in 1919 when Canadian pilots began using war-surplus Curtiss HS-2L naval aircraft to map forests and fight wildfires. These weak points can be eliminated by installation of STCed modifications, resulting in a safer airplane. 12.22.2013 - Initial article format Operating aircraft on skis and negotiating a snow-covered landscape is an entirely unique skillset and environment. Usually, they are just two different performance numbers. 66 182J. Kevin Moore, AOPA 968424, shopped around for a new airplane before he finally bought a highly modified Cessna 182. For $230 you get to legally burn auto gas in your 1956 through 1976 182. Most 182 owners are familiar with the more common modifications such as speed mods, STOL kits, and engine horsepower upgrades, but how many know of an STC to install floats, or of one to install a large observer window in the left side of the fuselage? Initially called King Beaver by de Havilland, the DHC-3 Otter is a larger and more powerful replacement to the successful DHC-2 Beaver. WANTED: Looking to buy Cessna 182 STOL and Bush plane ready with IO-550 Engine and Sportstman STOL KIT . This article describes the 11 best bush planes of all time, the different bush planes, and why they are great aircraft. If you need more fuel capacity, then Monarch; Flint Aero, of El Cajon, California; and O&N Aircraft, of Factoryville, Pennsylvania, sell kits that can increase the fuel system capacity. Your website is very informative and the videos are spectacular. Short Take-Off and Landing Capabilities: This is a vital bush plane requirement. Siebel, now deceased, advertised that his kit would increase the cruise speed of 1962 through 1982 airplanes from 12 to 18 knots, depending on the year model. These tanks are permanent and will never have a wrinkle that hides water. For me this is a must and the first mod to do. By clicking below to subscribe, you acknowledge that your information will be transferred to Mailchimp for processing. Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft, Forum de discussion sur l'aviation en Franais, Jazz Aviation LP - Air Canada Express, Pacific Coastal Airlines Limited / Westjet Link, Perimeter Aviation / Bearskin Airlines. We reserve the right to remove any messages that we deem unacceptable. An adaptable undercarriage: a bush plane undercarriage can be adapted for use on different types of terrain. The VG kit was installed by Darryl Johnson and Phil Heisey at Northern Air on the Boundary County, Idaho, airport. The AOPA Air Safety Foundation's study of the Cessna 182 has been compiled into a book titled Safety Review Cessna 182 Series. New in the box. The DHC-2 Beaver is the muscle plane of the skies. Photo by Michael S. Kennedy. Flap gap seals are one of the more cost- effective mods for the 182. This mod also increases performance, because the additional wing area in-creases lift. The canard contributes to a flat deck angle during climb and enables the airplane to maintain the same flat deck angle during slow flight at 55 knots. How big were the stock wheel/tires, and whats the current size? by CamAero Sat Nov 17, 2012 3:10 pm, Post . It seems to me that I should think very carefully before I go around changing the shape of my wing though. I don't see the same unanimity in comments on STOL kits. The capabilities of the airplane made it a natural for modifying it has a strong engine, an airframe that is not only large but can carry reasonable weight, and it's safe and easy to fly. best bang for the buck would have to be VG's, but the wing-x's are also a very good value. Fantastic performance in my 182P. If the rules of aviation were rewritten to say that a pilot could buy one, and only one, airplane to fill every need he could foresee in his flying life, the chances are very good that the Cessna 182 would be that one airplane. In general I follow its guidance but in landing it will sometimes start sounding long before anything is really a problem. Contact information for companies mentioned in this article are listed below: Experimental Aircraft Association Inc. EAA Aviation Center 3000 Poberezny Road Oshkosh, Wisconsin Telephone 920/426-4800 Fax 920/426-4873 Web www.eaa.org, Petersen Aviation Inc. 984 K Road Minden, Nebraska 68959 Telephone 308/832-2050 Fax 308/832-2311 Web www.webworksltd.com, B&C Specialty Products Inc. Post Office Box B Newton, Kansas 67114 Telephone 316/283-8000, Aero Safe Corp. 2109 East Highway 377 Granbury, Texas 76049 Telephone 800/433-5689 Fax 817/579-9666 Web www.aerosafe.net, Airborne Air and Fuel Products 711 Taylor Street Elyria, Ohio 44037 Telephone 800/382-8422 Fax 440/937-5409 Web www.parker.com, Precise Flight Inc. 63120 Powell Butte Road Bend, Oregon 97701 Telephone 800/547-2558 Fax 541/388-1105 Web www.preciseflight.com, Horton STOLcraft Wellington Municipal Airport 421 Northwest Road Wellington, KS 67152 Telephone 800/835-2051 or 316/326-2241 Fax 316/326-2244, Knots 2 U Ltd. 703 Airport Road Burlington, Wisconsin 53105 Telephone 262/763-5100 Fax 262/763-5125 Web www.knots2u.com, Maple Leaf Aviation Inc. Group 520, Box 16, R.R. Also roll response is improved at slow speeds, giving you more instant response and no mushy controls. The vids are great. I am buying a 182 this summer and am thinking about an engine upgrade. Yes Robert I installed a heavy duty nose fork , and a 700 x 6 tire on the nose. The wings are rigged to factory setup currently. The quality inside and out was excellent.". AOPA members considering this should realize that there are some struggles with going the auto fuel route, including the need for using leaded avgas during certain operations; the hassle, liability, and danger of transporting, handling, and loading auto fuel; the restrictions some airports impose on auto fuel users; and the limitations of the fuel. The Hangar.Flights editorial team consists of pilots, aviation enthusiasts, and freelance writers. Really like your videos! Instead of a opting to purchase a good 182 airframe and adding mods one by one until the airplane had the speed kit, STOL kit, and engine he wanted, Moore bought a 260SE/STOL aircraft from Todd Peterson's Performance Plus Inc., in El Dorado, Kansas. Been to a lot of places like Tieton State, Ranger Creek, Johnson Creek, Sulphur creek, and just cant get enough of back country flying. and wouldnt the MT be a lot tougher to dress/repair? SWE. In case of the Cessna 182, when coming very slow to land usually you ran out of elevator and sunk into the runway, VGs do help having more elevator authority. Obtaining a partner in the airplane is one way. The maximum weight remained at 2,950 pounds until 1981, when it was increased to 3,100 pounds. When the query menu comes up, type "3A13" in the type certificate (TC) window. Over the years, Cessna made dozens of model improvements including the Garmin G1000 flat-panel displayintroduced on the 2006 182T model. Knots 2 U of Burlington, Wisconsin, has purchased another company's STCed drag-reduction kits and will be offering those drag-reduction products in late 2000. I heard many pilots say that their VGs didnt do anything for their airplane, I say you didnt fly it slow enough to feel the difference it makes, go slow it down and you will be surprised. I just look at the AoA, if you are interested in buying one, let me know, I am dealer and can get you a discount, please if interested send me an e mail to motoadve@gmail.com. The pilot who had chosen the 182 as his one and only airplane actually could have many airplanes. Drag is also reduced by re-accelerating the exiting air from the cowling and helping it attach back to the. No matter when or where you read it, it'll put you in a Skylane frame of mind. My stall horn goes off too soon in my opinion. Moore traveled to El Dorado Airport to pick up his "new" airplane. The Cessna 185 Skywagon bush plane is everything you expect from a Cessna, an aircraft manufacturer renowned for making excellent bush planes. The Robertson STOL (R/STOL) for 182 added a wing cuff, that showed an increase in cruise speed by about 5 kts. John Jewell Aircraft offers a 27 hp upgrade for Cessna 182 aircraft that, in my opinion,is one of the best-priced performers for the money. Bush planes are designed and built to meet specific requirements. There seems to be a pretty convincing majority that consider vortex generators to be worth the investment. That is quite a bit. All models of the 182 manufactured prior to 1979 had bladder-type fuel cells installed in the wings. Some of these STCs are dormant especially the older ones. Also no change reported from the 2 customer 180 floatplanes I did several years ago. It is a serious contender for the best bush plane of all time. To play devil's advocate with myself the 182 becomes less fabulous with 900 lbs of human on board. . Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 0 guests. R/STOL Ground roll: 430' Distance to clear 50': 815'. Now its doing about 138. During the Vietnam War, scores of PC-6 Porters operated hundreds of clandestine missions delivering troops and supplies to remote, high-altitude bases located on unprepared airstrips in the hot jungles of Southeast Asia. Backcountry 182 - All rights reserved by Design-cr.com. I need to do more stalls and slow flight to get comfortable with the stall horn going off. Thanks for the info. Another 752 have been manufactured since Cessna resumed production in 1998. I feel that I can land at 60 knots easily when there is not too much gusting wind and the plane is light. As I look at upgrading incrementally, I have begun looking at vortex generators and STOL kits. Not only for landing, also for manuvering, all around its an added safety. This book is available through Sporty's Pilot Shop at 800/SPORTYS. But I did not check it like and engineer would. Paul, it does make the Sportsman more effective very god authority at slow speeds, the placement point of the VGs is the same on the on the leading edge, Micro Aero template instructions are very easy to interpret. Its an awesome improvement to the airplane. It might be as MTV states the interference with the pitot tube. We offer full parts, service, installation kits and support for the following Cessna aircraft models: Series 10 and 12: 150 / 152 172 180 / 182 185 Series 12 / 13 / 15 and 79: 206 / 207 / T207 210 / T210 / P210 Please download our PDF brochure for detailed performance and design information. For the backcountry the added braking power and reliability of the Cleveland brake and wheel kit its also a must. by Lost Lake Tue Jan 01, 2013 9:49 am, Return to Bush Flying & Specialty Air Service, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited. I have enjoyed your videos and I am considering the sportsman STOL for my 182. AFAIK, everything else is configurable. Itll be short But Ill make it as sweet as I can. The Super Cub may be one of the smallest bush planes, but it has a knack of landing in places where larger and more powerful planes dare not. The 206H Stationair powerful 310 hp Lycoming engine can handle any load hauling task you throw at it. Removing the frost could be a headache. Engine & Propeller Upgrades for your Cessna 180, 182, 205, 206, 207, 210. Siebel, now deceased, advertised that his kit would increase the cruise speed of 1962 through 1982 airplanes from 12 to 18 knots, depending on the year model. The 170 was a best-selling four-place aircraft in the years following World War II. It also appears that you have VGs in addition to this sportsman. The Cessna 206H Stationair can be regarded as the workhorse of general aviation, and it can be found flying over large American towns or remote communities in the jungles of Indonesia. Low-pressure tundra tires: bush planes are often fitted with massive low-pressure tires suitable for landing on the Alaskan and Canadian tundra. The landing gear springs even include a new (and streamlined, of course) step. Aircraft with large low-pressure tires are suitable for landing on rough terrains like the Tundra or gravel runways. The FAA Web page offers some options that may help those who seek information on dormant STCs. So it leaves me confused with a predictable way to really gauge whether I am approaching a limit on landing. These small devices also improve the 182's slow-speed handling, which is truck-like. IAS was 142 kt, resulting in 152 KTAS or 175 mph. He has installed STOL kits on them and thinks highly of them. STC? But it can be made better by the installation of permanently installed drooped wing leading edges and stall fences. About The Cessna 182 Since its introduction in 1956, the Cessna Skylane has produced numerous variants throughout the decades and is generally considered to be Cessna's second-most-popular aircraft ever behind the Cessna 172 Skyhawk. There is a similar STC to convert the 182 into what is essentially a 180. Another airplane, I could do 50 mph approaches no problem the very first day I tested it, very stable, very good control at slow speeds, no more running out of elevator when coming real slow for landings. Current tires are 8.50sx6 in the mains and 7.006 in the nose Look at the things this airplane does well it is comfortable and stable, it is a true four-place airplane, it is a rock-solid instrument platform, its takeoff and landing capabilities are almost STOL-like, and it is dependable because of its simple systems. Distance to clear 50': 920'. After you have one, looking at the airspeed for landing will feel old fashion. Backup vacuum systems are available. Durability, contrary of what many pilots think, its is very durable, I have had mine for more than 1,000hrs operating in the backcountry and its still in pretty good shape. Total: 1325'. The Cessna Pilots Association in Santa Maria, California (800/343-6416 or www.cessna.org), is recognized for its expertise on behalf of its members. More Info. Early Cessna 180/182 Sportsman STOL cruise speed changes, Re: Early Cessna 180/182 Sportsman STOL cruise speed changes, http://share.findmespot.com/shared/face I5tqEOk0rc, http://share.findmespot.com/shared/face 4aYqSexnZC, Family Float Flying: Our Journey To Adventure, The Ultimate Boundary Waters Bush Flying Platform, Flying to Extremes: Memories of a Northern Bush Pilot, Water Dog The Amphibious Aviat Husky A-1C. The Wren 460 is a STOL conversion of a Cessna 180 or 182 airframe. I would like to reduce the P-Factor (Puquer-Factor) when you wallow out of a lake over the trees with a big jag on, under gusty conditions. wondering what your early thoughts are of the p-ponk? by kevinsky18 Sun Dec 30, 2012 7:42 pm, Post STOL kits and Vortex Generators was created by ROD KLEISS. No sportsman cuff on them. Mostly interested in the combination and how this may affect any posted numbers. 10 days. This is the first thing I miss when I fly in another airplane that doesnt have this kind of seatbelt, the comfort and the added safety. For information about our privacy practices, please visit our website. drop in an 0-520, that'll shorten up your take off roll:). And then the kicker. In addition to everything Moore spoke so enthusiastically about, each 260SE has a new TCM Gold Medallion IO-470 engine, an aerodynamic cleanup, and a high-lift canard wing system. Your plane looks great, and videos are inspiring. Huge fan of your YouTube page, Keep up the awesome videos! Maybe the Found Bushhawk. The Airplane of the Week this week is the Cessna 182 Skylane, in particular, one with the Cessna 182 STOL kit. I have not done one but I have heard very good things about McCall Mountain Canyon Flying. ). The Aerospacelogic guages are the perfect complement, very accurate and easy to calibrate, you can also program a yellow and a red color to the amount of fuel so those are your personal reserves, also can put a low fuel warning light and program it with the amount of fuel you think is more appropiate to your kind of flying. Both of these kits are effective, relatively easy to install, and inexpensive. Replaced the Horton with a Sportman, removed the stall fences and flap gap seals, added the VGs on top. This bush plane is a STOL champ needing only 350 feet (106.8 m) distance to land or take off from virtually any surface, opening up the possibility of a quick trip into the most remote and unspoiled outlands. Peterson says he's having a lot of fun because he believes in his product and is confident that the 260SE is a very safe airplane. Cessna 208 Caravans operating scheduled passenger flights can carry around eleven passengers with enough luggage space in its underbelly cargo pod and the left-side cargo hatch. I just checked ground speed by averaging and into the wind run then a downwind run. Moderators: Sulako, North Shore, sky's the limit, sepia, Rudder Bug, Post The buyer then builds the kit into an airplane or hires a professional to perform the task. Keep in mind there are different Cessna wing profiles in different years, so you should do your homework as well. "The plane was delivered in like-new condition, with a new interior, leather seats, a new panel with internally lit instruments with my choice of avionics, and new paint. The DHC-6 Twin Otter bears de Havilland Canadas hallmark of rugged reliability and longevity. Beware The Numbers Ever since Piper introduced the Cub, the iconic yellow taildragger has stolen the hearts of many pilots. It's marketed by Stene of Polson, MT> Here is a link to an article on the Hawk XP: www.cessnaflyer.org/flighttraining/item/.e-r172k-hawk-xp.html . I am 14 and have always wanted to be a pilot. During takeoff acceleration or liftoff, any water present may jump the tank wrinkle and enter the engine in a big slug when the airplane is low and slow. The concept for the Cessna 180 came about as an evolution of the Cessna 170. Do get the 7.0 on the nose did you install a new nose fork? Adding redundancy is another way to increase safety and reliability. Peterson's Performance Plus, of El Dorado, Kansas, has an STC to install the ultradependable 260-hp fuel-injected IO-470 engine (see " Peterson's 260SE is a Different Breed of 182"). Love the engine, lots of power and very smooth, I gained 25mph in cruise, 500fpm in climb, and take offs are a lot shorter now. I could not land at many of the places I land if it was not for the Sportsman STOL. Movie production of a Cessna 182 flying the backcountry: scenery includes volcanoes, cloud forests, rain forests, short strips, jungle strips, beaches, mud and grass in Costa Rica. This is because of the amazing number of FAA-approved modifications supplemental type certificates (STCs) that have been developed for owners and operators by maintenance facilities and modification shops. The tailwheel conversion was paired with the Bush STOL kit. Phillips 66 X/C 20W 50 Aviation oil review. or 2,650 lb. Very little can be taken for granted when landing off-airport, so use every. These include: The G-21 Goose is a pioneering amphibious bush plane initially designed as a luxury commuter aircraft for the wealthy. Many members report that the detailed technical help is well worth the cost of membership. Both Horton STOL Craft, in Wellington, Kansas, and Flite Research, of California City, California, have STCed kits that will improve the slow-flight characteristics and allow slower approaches. Bush planes are small rugged airplanes purpose-built for flying into remote and undeveloped locations around the globe where there are no regular commercial flight services or airports and runways. To find out, we installed Micro AeroDynamics VGs on a 1966 Cessna 182J that had been modified with a Bush STOL kit-a cuffed wing leading edge and stall fences. SAVE Last Update: 12/17/2020. so it looks like VG's are where its at for some extra performance and affordability. The Cessna 182 we have been modifying is a 1965 H model. The motive for removing the leak-prone flush caps is obvious; because of wrinkles in the bottom surface of some of the older bladders, water that gets past the caps will be blocked from flowing to the quick drains. Simple solution. All are passionate and knowledgeable about the topics they cover in their articles! The undercarriage can be fitted with skis or floats to increase the Skywagons versatility. STCs also allow owners to expand the operating envelope, add capabilities, and modernize their beloved 182s. The camber lift had almost the exact same profile as the Horton STOL leading edge cuff, so it's really not a dramatic difference. It starts blowing around 60mph. SA4302WE SA4303WE SA2256WE 150A 182 170B 150B 182A 172,172A-L 150C 182B 172M,N,P,Q 150D 182C P172D 150E 182D R172K,172RG 150F 182E 175,175A-C 150G 182F 180,180A-H 150H 182G 180J,K 150J 182H 185,185A-E 150K 182J A185E,A185F 150L 182K 205,205A 150M 182L 206,P206 A150M 182M P206A-E 152 182N U206 A152 182P U206A-G 182Q TP2 ), www.cessnaflyer.org/flighttraining/item/e-r172k-hawk-xp.html. Cessna 182 Cowl Body Fairing Kit. WING-X STOL will increase your flight performance by as much as 30% and your gross takeoff weight by as much as 400 Lbs. 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