Re: Best STOL Mods, Cessna 182. by bring me the horizon Mon Nov 19, 2012 4:31 pm. The WingX is for a factory leading edge. Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 0 guests. Now its doing about 138. Thanks for doing the homework for us. Variants of the Helio Courier are a common sight over Alaskan skies, where the bush plane is considered by many as a guardian angel. But I did not check it like and engineer would. 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. You dont need it, but once you have it you never want to fly without it. The 11 Best Bush Planes of all Times 11. Lori MacNichol has been teaching mountain flying for a couple of decades and runs a good school. by Colonel Sanders Wed Nov 21, 2012 6:29 am, Post I am buying a 182 this summer and am thinking about an engine upgrade. Stock O 470 R Continental in all my videos. Ever since Piper introduced the Cub, the iconic yellow taildragger has stolen the hearts of many pilots. Absolute love my Robertson kit. My 182 is set up almost exactly like yours. But, I wanted to highlight an airplane really quick before the day ends. The first is a higher maximum gross weight, especially for the 1956 through 1961 models, which had maximum gross weights of 2,550 lb. Cessna introduced the 182 in 1956 and built it continuously until 1986 for a production run of 19,613 airplanes. It is the perfect plane for short bush hops in the remote African wilderness. The G-21 can fly loads of tourists and their gear out into remote lakeside resorts or land on an improvised runway next to a mountain hunting lodge. The Cessna 182 is a very capable, safe airplane that has a couple of weak points. You have to do these both at the same time as there are two configurations of Wing X. All rights reserved. More 182s have been pushed out the doors at the Cessna factory in Wichita than any other general aviation airplane except two the Cessna 172 and the Cessna 150. Also, what inspired the paint job? Despite this, it wasn't until a couple of years ago that Corey became serious about flying. My experience in the Skylane has been a little bit unique. Monarch also sells rigid tanks that replace the fuel bladders. . Over the years, Cessna made dozens of model improvements including the Garmin G1000 flat-panel displayintroduced on the 2006 182T model. Amphibious bush planes can land on water, and they also have retractable undercarriages for landing on solid surfaces. Me encanta a tus videos. 9 Affordable Personal Aircraft for Airplane Buyers on a Budget. 2023 Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Peterson's 260SE is a Different Breed of 182, Beyond Proficient: IFR Flight Planning Tools and Tips. If so, does it make the sportsman more effective and is the placement point of the VGs the same on the wing or does it have to be altered to accommodate the change to the wing created by the sportsman STOL? I am getting better at hitting the numbers on landing, but I am interested in just getting as much good performance from this plane as possible without going overboard or adding non-essential gew-gaws akin to wearing copper bracelets for my health. This article describes the 11 best bush planes of all time, the different bush planes, and why they are great aircraft. Learn more about Mailchimp's privacy practices here. After getting a pilot's license in October of 2013, Corey has logged around 150 hours flight time, and is working on his instrument rating, and tailwheel endorsement. Consolidated Fuel Systems, a division of Kelly Aerospace, in Montgomery, Alabama, has bought the old Rajay turbocharger installations that, according to the original STC, can be installed on any of the carbureted O-470-series-engines in 182s. PC-6 Porter pilots have described the aircrafts flight attributes as surreal, and its handling characteristics are similar to that of a helicopter. "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. It also appears that you have VGs in addition to this sportsman. The DHC-2T Turbo Beaver is a more powerful variant equipped with a 680hp Pratt & Whitney PT6A-27 turboprop engine for better performance and payload hauling (2,450Ib) capacity. If you like the Cessna 182 Skylane, check out this. by 182-SS Fri Nov 16, 2012 1:52 pm, Post It can land within 427 feet (130 m) of an airstrip, and it can take off within a distance of 640 feet (195 m), and there is more. The 182 is no exception. I have a set of Madras Super tips and planning to sell them and install some Stene tips. For people who prefer to buy the aircraft as a kit to assemblethemselves, CubCrafters offers the Carbon Cub EX, a kit version of the Carbon Cub SS. Low-pressure tundra tires: bush planes are often fitted with massive low-pressure tires suitable for landing on the Alaskan and Canadian tundra. Pilots can become certified to fly bush planes within a few days, and in return, you get to fly over endless miles of breathtaking terrain. ContentsThings to Consider When Shopping For An Affordable AirplaneThe Most Affordable Airplanes Starting From $15,000The Most Affordable Airplanes Hangar.Flights 2023. During a calm morning last spring, Dick Bicknell and I flew his Flight Bonus-equipped 1980 Cessna 182Q to determine the airplane's maximum speed. Beware The Numbers All rights reserved. I don't see the same unanimity in comments on STOL kits. Did you go to a larger fork and front wheel? The Robertson STOL (R/STOL) for 182 added a wing cuff, that showed an increase in cruise speed by about 5 kts. Just upgraded to a Pponk conversion which last week,has 45 more HP, currently I am in the break in process. Initially called King Beaver by de Havilland, the DHC-3 Otter is a larger and more powerful replacement to the successful DHC-2 Beaver. I really do recommend Phillips aviation oils. 308 BOERNE Stage Airfield Boerne, Texas 78006 Discussion in 'Maintenance Bay' started by denverpilot, Jul 9, 2013. 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. I actually did the ISHAM upgrade this fall and then took my first cross country trip from Minneapolis to Portland, Oregon for Thanksgiving. I,m still 10 months away from anual so it will be a while. As Steve has mentioned, I should practice landings until I can hit 630' at full gross, but then the question of landing speed comes in. by yukonbackcountry Sat Dec 29, 2012 5:31 pm, Post The array of modifications is staggering in its scope. It can fly five passengers and their luggage to remote bush lodges making the aircraft one of the most popular bush planes among companies operating bush charter flights for Safari tourists in Kenya, Namibia, and Botswana. Would you guys suggest the rebuilding of the io-470 with upgraded HP? However it lost approximately 7-10mph in cruise. I have a the Sportsman STOL, VGs, PPONK engine, BAS seat belts. More horsepower will increase your airplane's climb performance, but claims for quantum increases in cruise speeds should be viewed with a grain of salt. I owned a Robertson 206 and the very first Robertson 180. Your email address will not be published. The 182 without modifications is a pretty good STOL airplane. The Horton STOL kit was also mentioned by Cessna pilots. what would be nice is a Peterson with an MT prop. Again another data point. Mostly interested in the combination and how this may affect any posted numbers. Kevin Moore, AOPA 968424, shopped around for a new airplane before he finally bought a highly modified Cessna 182. I am addicted to back country/off airport flying. After a few years I can do 45mph approach speeds when the airplane is light and there is no wind. The maximum weight remained at 2,950 pounds until 1981, when it was increased to 3,100 pounds. behavior is apparent. Different types of aircraft models are designed to perform various functions. A primary advantage of the 208 Caravan bush plane interior is that it can be configured as a cargo compartment. 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. Engine & Propeller Upgrades for your Cessna 180, 182, 205, 206, 207, 210. It is commonly referred to as the sports utility of the air due to the rugged and beefy undercarriage capable of absorbing impacts from rocky and uneven runways. We believe that by sharing personal experiences we gain insight and become better pilots. From learning about flight schools and courses, to finding ways to save money before, during and after your flying lessons, weve got you covered. Read More CESSNA 182 Aircraft For Sale 1 - 25 of 126 Listings High/Low/Average Sort By: Show Closest First: Tip 2: Final Approach Airspeed. by 182-SS Tue Nov 20, 2012 9:25 am, Post The Most Expensive Fighter Jets & What Makes Them Special. For an article more focused on the Katmai 182s STOL capabilities, check out Crista Worthys piece on the Katmai: Your email address will not be published. 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. The pilot who had chosen the 182 as his one and only airplane actually could have many airplanes. so it looks like VG's are where its at for some extra performance and affordability. best bang for the buck would have to be VG's, but the wing-x's are also a very good value. I appreciate your comment on the VG's. Cessna 150: More Than the Worlds Premiere Trainer. Did you ever fly your plane with Horton STOL before it had VGs? C180, Maule are great airplanes and we use the heck out of them up here, but we are operating closer to standard conditions (cool temps and/or near sea level.) They can fly into remote parts of Northern Canada, Alaska, Papua New Guinea, Norway, the Antillies, and the Antarctic. Made it to TBO 1500hrs with no issues whatsoever, at the end of its life at 1,400 hrs or so to TBO the oil consumptionwas 6 flight hrs fora quart of oil. And is he smiling. Charlie Siebel, a retired Cessna engineer, developed the Flight Bonus kit that is now sold by Horton STOLcraft in Wellington, Kansas. This system is more expensive than the other kits but has the potential to do more. I feel that I can land at 60 knots easily when there is not too much gusting wind and the plane is light. Consider making a 206 video. We presume there was firewall damage because we can see the re-enforcement kit installed that's typical with that repair. Cleveland wheels and brakes. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. While there are modifications that increase the max gross weights for certain Cessna 180s, this is the only maximum gross weight increase that is available on the 182 series. Current tires are 8.50sx6 in the mains and 7.006 in the nose In other words, the holder of the STC isn't active so information related to the STC may be unavailable from the holder. At the newly approved GTOW the C-180 and 182 takeoff run time will be reduced by approx. The best bush planes are built to land on almost any surface, including gravel, grass, dirt, and mud landing strips located in the middle of nowhere. Isnt the longer prop a bit more prone to dings from picking up rocks, etc. For information about our privacy practices, please visit our website. While the 230-hp O-470-series engines are regarded as dependable, there are a number of options to consider when it's time to re-engine a 182. AFAIK, everything else is configurable. We put the plane in a hangar and melted the frost. Learn more about: Privacy Policy. This design reduces undercarriage landing damage, drag, and airframe stress while increasing speed and payload capacity. Your plane looks great, and videos are inspiring. You raise a good point about VGs and frosty wings. Start your free trial today! I live on a small airstrip about 20 miles north west of Mt. STC? Its doors were designed to accommodate an oil drum. Like his father, he also wants to be a flight instructor, and one day get his own Super Cub, so he can fly the back country in style! Disclaimer: We are a participant in the affiliate programs of Amazon (Amazon Associates), Share a Sale, Faro Aviation, Rod Machado and others. DHC-6 Twin Otters are very popular bush planes around the world. This part of the kit was so successful, Cessna added this cuff starting in 1972 with the 182P model up and through today with the 182T. 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. In general, the readings won't vary much within a 10 degree variance in alignment. Except in gusty wind conditions you should be no faster than 60 knots or 70 mph over the fence (i.e. I installed the Sportsman on my 170 several years ago and on my 180 a couple of years ago. One reason for the wide spectrum of modifications is that Cessna built a lot of 182s. Check out Corey's Instagram by clicking the icon below: So. Keep in mind there are different Cessna wing profiles in different years, so you should do your homework as well. Understanding that every plane is different, how much did it cost to replace the Horton with the Sportsman? These fairings entirely cover the gear spring legs and create a sleek look. Some of the later 182s already have a bit of a cuff built-in. And it can be rigged with floats or skis for water landings and snowy/icy terrain. Huge fan of your YouTube page, Keep up the awesome videos! Cessna 182 Skylane (White) Limited . 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"). New in the box. After you have one, looking at the airspeed for landing will feel old fashion. 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. Also no change reported from the 2 customer 180 floatplanes I did several years ago. Thank you very much! How do you think your Sportsman STOL and Micro VGs compare with the Peterson front canard? Today, there's a solution. Aircraft built in 1977 and later require 100-octane avgas because of an increase in compression ratio and aren't eligible for auto fuel STCs. Any of these devices that aid control of the airplane at low airspeeds also contributes to survivability in the event of an off-airport landing. William I think the Peterson 182 should perform better than my airplane, they can fly at a flatter angle than mine, I have talked to a pilot who owns one but he never does backcountry flying with it so we could not compare, Having said that , I have seen Todd Peterson videos of the backcountry and we approach at the same speeds to the same strips, mine is even slower some times, I try to keep it very light weight. The Hangar.Flights editorial team consists of pilots, aviation enthusiasts, and freelance writers. In the case of shoulder harnesses, an ounce of prevention is worth a long ton of cure. 2 airhawk 29x11-10 tires. No sportsman cuff on them. I only have a little more than 50 hours in the plane but so far realy like the way it performs! I have enjoyed your videos and I am considering the sportsman STOL for my 182. The landing gear springs even include a new (and streamlined, of course) step. The Sportsman STOL is not just a lip on the bottom, but is a re-engineered airfoil. The Petersons can supply kits for field installations of all the options except for the canard, which must be done at the Performance Plus hangar in Kansas. The second most desired modification is more speed. The Skylane was introduced in 1956 and is still in production today. The FAA Web page offers some options that may help those who seek information on dormant STCs. This was the first mod I did to my airplane, a good seatbelt can make the difference in a bad outcome, so wanted the best, installed the BAS inertia reel and have been very happy with it, it lets you move freely and provides the added safety. Combine your new WING-X STOL kit with Monarch auxilliary fuel cells, approved on most single engine Cessna aircraft. by Castorero Sun Dec 30, 2012 11:53 am, Post Air Research Technology Inc. sells its Wing-X Antigravity STOL Conversion for all 182 models. I am 14 and have always wanted to be a pilot. I will for sure send you an email. For a look at all the current STCs, visit the FAA's Web site ( http://av-info.faa.gov/stc/). Today. My stall warning also comes off early , like at 55 to 60, and stalls at 40. Links to additional information about Cessna 182 modifications, including contact information for companies mentioned in this article, may be found on AOPA Online ( www.aopa.org/pilot/links/links0012.shtml). Wheee! -Yama. Bush planes fitted with skis are a common sight in isolated Alaska and Arctic communities during winter. 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. Taildragger landing gear: a typical bush plane lacks a nosewheel. The DHC-6 Twin Otter bears de Havilland Canadas hallmark of rugged reliability and longevity. All are passionate and knowledgeable about the topics they cover in their articles! After having flown the Horton and the Robertson, I believe sportsmen plus VG's, or even just the sportsman, is probably the best setup for a 182. For more information or to arrange for a demonstration ride, contact Peterson's Performance Plus Inc., 1465 Southeast 30th, Municipal Airport, El Dorado, Kansas 67042; telephone 316/320-1080; fax 316/321-3842; or visit the Web site ( www.260se.com). A word of warning, though, before you get too excited about some of the more exotic and lesser-known STCs that you will find on this Web site. Really like your videos! The Cessna 185 Skywagon bush plane is everything you expect from a Cessna, an aircraft manufacturer renowned for making excellent bush planes. by 182-SS Mon Nov 19, 2012 2:52 pm, Post Please select all the ways you would like to hear from AVIATION GROUP LTD: You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in the footer of our emails. Many members report that the detailed technical help is well worth the cost of membership. The Otter is used for commercial passenger operations in Alaska and Canada. The DHC-2 Beaver is the muscle plane of the skies. Pretty much all STOL mods are going to result in you losing airspeed. 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 . So we created this website where students, seasoned pilots, and everyone in-between can share their experiences with aviation in an easy to read, beautiful way. I had the Horton STOL with flap gap seals and VGs , it had good control at slow speeds most likely thanks to the VGs, at 60 mph approaches it felt like sinking from under you. The 185 Skywagon can fly in and out of tight spots that larger bush planes cant. Bush planes in this category include bush plane manufacturers such as Aeroporto and Pilatus and popular airplane manufacturers like Piper, Cessna, and Cirrus. 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. Obtaining a partner in the airplane is one way. Instead, it features two more durable main wheels and a tailwheel design. For those who do not know -- the difference between a King Katmai and a Kenai is whether or not the plane includes the Wing-X STOL wing extensions, which add about 3' to the wingspan. My dad has a C210 and we fly around together quite a bit. Loose 16 pounds on the nose in case of the Hartzell Prop I replaced. The Airglas Heavy Duty Nose Fork is the best way to get your Cessna into the Backcountry. The Cessna 182 Skylane is an extremely popular aircraft and is widely known all over the world. Piggy, you and dyslexia got me all excited for a moment. The mods where installed by my mechanic in Costa Rica. King Katmai: Unbeatable Safety and Performance, The Piper Comanche: The First Modern Piper, The Heinkel He 162 Volksjager: Germanys WW2 Jet Fighter for a Young Army, The Douglas DC-3: 81 Years and Going Strong. by CamAero Wed Nov 21, 2012 11:57 am, Post The Sportsman STOL wing cuff is a state of the art modification originally designed by Lockheed Skunkworks to increase light plane utility and safety by increasing the wings efficiency and resistance to stalls and spins. by black hole Fri Nov 16, 2012 5:51 pm, Post I have a 172XP. I have a great deal of aviation experience in: http://www.backcountrypilot.org/forum/v 21&t=11247, http://www.pponk.com/HTML%20PAGES/engine_overview.html. Vortex generators by Micro Aerodynamics Inc., of Anacortes, Washington, have been recently STCed for the 182. Are you sure that the ground roll and distance to clear fifty feet are to be added? I made oil changes every 50 hrs. The aircraft also has tail handles (B.A.S., Inc.) which slide out of the fuselage, making it easier to move the plane around. What air speed does yours start to blow? I bought the engine when it had 36 hrs on a Reman O470 R Continental engine. by CamAero Sat Nov 17, 2012 3:10 pm, Post Texas Skyways in Boerne, Texas; Air Plains Services of Wellington, Kansas; and John Jewell Aircraft Inc., of Holly Springs, Mississippi, all have STCs to install 300-hp IO-520 and -550 engines. Brand new Airglass fork with STC. These tanks are permanent and will never have a wrinkle that hides water. The Airglas Nose Fork requires a Cleveland 40-76a wheel which is included in our off airport setup kit. 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. Information in this study will help 182 pilots better understand their airplanes. 2012 CESSNA 182T SKYLANE $588,000 Reg# N4925Q TT: 906 . This category is experimental because the build process is handled by a third party, not the manufacturer. The wings are rigged to factory setup currently. Thanks for the info. No matter when or where you read it, it'll put you in a Skylane frame of mind. Compare. After this thread conversation, I am back to thinking that I need to look at both STOL kits and VG's, but the question is what will be the bang for the buck? The Cessna 182 we have been modifying is a 1965 H model. The Wren 460 is a STOL conversion of a Cessna 180 or 182 airframe. 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. Three companies sell drag-reduction kits. 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. Whitey Hostetler at Red Lake Seaplane Service in Red Lake, Ontario, Canada, has STCs to install Edo floats on 1956 through 1971 182s, and Wipaire, in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, has a float STC for late-model Cessna 182s. CESSNA 182 WING STRUTS $600 CLEANING OUT THE HANGAR cessna 182 wings struts 0723610-5, 0723610-6. stripped ready . Owners who prefer carburetion over fuel-injection can gain horsepower increases through STCed engine replacements from Texas Skyways; Norland Aircraft Services, of Norland, Ontario, Canada; and P. Ponk Aviation of Camano Island, Washington. SWE. Some of the links on this website are affiliate links, which means that if you choose to make a purchase, we will earn a small commission, at no additional cost to you. 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. This STC replaces your 230 hp O-470 engine with a Continental O-470U (2,000-hour TBO) engine, STC SE01153AT, designed to operate on 100 octane LL Avgas. My A&P has a couple of 172's and an XP. STOL Kit? This is probably the single most important factor for me personally in making a good landing or not. https://www.redskyventures.org/doc/cessna-misc/RobertsonSTOL_Performance_Comparison.pdf, (You must log in or sign up to reply here. Yes Nate, larger fork , I have the heavy duty fork for the 182, with a 7.006 tire. Moore traveled to El Dorado Airport to pick up his "new" airplane. The 182 has seen many variants in its lifetime including a retractable gear model, a turbocharged model, and most recently, a diesel engine model. Undercarriage: bush planes can be categorized by their landing gear type. Itll give your 230hp o-470 an extra 30-40 hp. In a Cessna 182 its loosing this amount of weight does make a difference in the elevator forces Because of its light weight there is a quicker throttle response, great for windy landings, backcountry operations, short fields. Over the years, scores of DHC-2 Beaver bush planes have delivered a diverse range of loads ranging from oil drums, construction equipment, medical supplies, All Terrain Vehicles, and camping gear to remote communities across Alaska, Northern Canada, and the Arctic. 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. As I look at upgrading incrementally, I have begun looking at vortex generators and STOL kits. Was tempted to mod them and see what kind of performance numbers I net.. Former "Bushpacer" owner, joined the dark side and got a 182 A pitot tube generally has to be wayyyy misaligned to read that inaccurately. drop in an 0-520, that'll shorten up your take off roll:). Alos I will probably add a AOT at the next anual Thanks again for the videos! ). USA (305) 753-5572 . 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. Trade it in on a Beaver. The laws of physics related to aircraft speed increases are ruled by the cube law, which says that doubling the horsepower of an engine will increase the speed by the cube root of two, or 1.26 (26 percent). Get extra lift from AOPA. Just to add another data point: I haven't noticed any difference in cruise speed since installing the Sportsman either. There seem to be a lot of 206 pilots on the channel. 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. I just checked ground speed by averaging and into the wind run then a downwind run. The tailwheel conversion was paired with the Bush STOL kit. Knots 2Us 182 flap gap kit lists for $425, with an estimated 7 hours installation. Learn how your comment data is processed. An adaptable undercarriage: a bush plane undercarriage can be adapted for use on different types of terrain. Bush planes operating regular commercial passenger flights typically have seats for more than ten passengers with room for their luggage. do you have 8.50 x 6 or the 8.510 on the mains? Airplane shoppers interested in buying one of Peterson's creations will have to get in line for delivery, since the demand for airplanes that Peterson has bought, inspected, refurbished, and modified to full 260SE/STOL status is growing. Decreasing airframe drag is the way to increased speed. It has impressive STOL capabilities as the DHC-2 Beaver, making it a popular bush plane with military and civil defense operators. You are going to like your HUD, eyes out of the cockpit for landing. They are mainly responsible for the survival of the modern-day frontier lifestyle by delivering essential supplies, food, medicine, mail, and equipment to people inhabiting remote, hard-to-reach areas. The undercarriage can be fitted with skis or floats to increase the Skywagons versatility. They are used for tourism, including African safari tours and search and rescue operations. Some options that may help those who seek information on dormant STCs it you never to. 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