by 182-SS Fri Nov 16, 2012 1:52 pm, Post 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. WingX extensions kit # R1582-1. In other words, the holder of the STC isn't active so information related to the STC may be unavailable from the holder. 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. Thanks for doing the homework for us. by 182-SS Tue Nov 20, 2012 9:25 am, Post The tailwheel conversion was paired with the Bush STOL kit. 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. The wings are rigged to factory setup currently. For more information related to auto fuel usage, contact the EAA Flight Center, telephone 920/426-4843, or visit the Web site ( www.eaa.org); Contact Petersen Aviation, telephone 308/832-2050. and wouldnt the MT be a lot tougher to dress/repair? 308 BOERNE Stage Airfield Boerne, Texas 78006 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. If you like the Cessna 182 Skylane, check out this. Today. 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. 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. Information in this study will help 182 pilots better understand their airplanes. Currently, the aircraft is manufactured by Viking Air which bought Twin Otters type certificate and sells the plane as the Viking Air DHC-6 Twin Otter. SMOH: 637, STOH: 171, Prop: 637 Since New Landes Nose Fork, Bush STOL Kit, Door Stewards Insight . I agree with the previous posts about cruise speed changes. Inc. Post Office Box 190 Eatonville, Washington 98328 Telephone 888/255-6566 or 360/832-6566 Fax 360/832-6466 Web www.basinc-aeromod.com, Hooker Custom Harness 1322 South Harlem, Suite B Freeport, Illinois 61032 Telephone 815/233-5478 Fax 815/233-5479, Wag-Aero Inc. 1216 North Road Lyons, Wisconsin 53148 Telephone 800/558-6868 Fax 262/763-7595 Web www.wagaero.com, Cessna Pilots Association 3409 Corsair Circle Santa Maria, California 93455 Telephone 805/922-2580 Fax 805/922-7249 Web www.cessna.org, Minnesota Flyer magazine Richard Coffey Post Office Box 750 Sandstone, Minnesota 55072 Telephone 320/245-2111. by bring me the horizon Mon Nov 19, 2012 8:31 am, Post The mods where installed by my mechanic in Costa Rica. The Horton STOL Conversion will give the advantage of taking-off and landing at a slower speed, the ability to get out of grass strips easier, obtain better performance at high altitudes, with better aileron control at low speeds, reduce the tendency to spin and reduce the stall speed. 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. The buyer then builds the kit into an airplane or hires a professional to perform the task. High quality Filmed from inside the cockpit, outside views, and ground views, giving a wide variety. Bush planes are the 21st century equivalent of the covered wagon, steam locomotive, and pony express all rolled into one. 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. 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. A Day in the Life of a Pilot What is it Like? The 14 Best Attack Helicopters in the World. The AOA meter is sometimes confusing. It seems like a new plane with that added horsepower. ROD KLEISS wrote: I'd just like to land slower and reduce my stall speeds without affecting performance. Early Cessna 180/182 Sportsman STOL cruise speed changes I just finished installing the Sportsman on a 182A. Bush planes fitted with skis are a common sight in isolated Alaska and Arctic communities during winter. I have a 172XP. It is a serious contender for the best bush plane of all time. Both of these kits are effective, relatively easy to install, and inexpensive. It also appears that you have VGs in addition to this sportsman. The camber lift had almost the exact same profile as the Horton STOL leading edge cuff, so it's really not a dramatic difference. Bringing back a zombie thread. Robertson R/STOL parts are back in manufacturing again! This article describes the 11 best bush planes of all time, the different bush planes, and why they are great aircraft. Also no change reported from the 2 customer 180 floatplanes I did several years ago. They are then bought and modified into bush planes by their owners. 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. Disclaimer: We are a participant in the affiliate programs of Amazon (Amazon Associates), Share a Sale, Faro Aviation, Rod Machado and others. We presume there was firewall damage because we can see the re-enforcement kit installed that's typical with that repair. After you have one, looking at the airspeed for landing will feel old fashion. Sierra Industries, of Uvalde, Texas, sells the STC for what is known as the "Robertson STOL" installation. The array of modifications is staggering in its scope. 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. In order to provide you with the best online experience this website uses cookies. Is that speed airspeed, based on your pitot system? This system is more expensive than the other kits but has the potential to do more. Planes like the 182 are designed for efficient cruising balanced by reasonable field performance compared to dedicated STOL machines like the Beaver and Super Cub that are slow no matter what you do to them. How big were the stock wheel/tires, and whats the current size? IAS was 142 kt, resulting in 152 KTAS or 175 mph. Distance to clear 50': 920'. The Robertson STOL (R/STOL) for 182 added a wing cuff, that showed an increase in cruise speed by about 5 kts. STC? Amphibious bush planes can land on water, and they also have retractable undercarriages for landing on solid surfaces. Itll be short But Ill make it as sweet as I can. 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). The VG's seem like a much simpler addition, but we got a bit of frost one morning on our cross country trip. Me encanta a tus videos. My experience in the Skylane has been a little bit unique. The bush planes impressive STOL performance alongside its exceptional amphibious capabilities, high climb rate, and the phenomenal pulling power of its twin turboprop engines warranted a comeback. These fairings entirely cover the gear spring legs and create a sleek look. Moore traveled to El Dorado Airport to pick up his "new" airplane. Subscribe to the BackcountryPilot newsletter to be notified of new articles, videos, merchandise, and more. The de Havilland Beaver is an iconic Canadian bush plane that has been in service since 1947, and it is widely regarded as a 20th-century Canadian aviation engineering marvel. The Sportsman STOL kit was installed on Fish and Game's 1979 Cessna 185. Now it's doing about 138. 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. For $230 you get to legally burn auto gas in your 1956 through 1976 182. Kits are available with a camber lift wing that is a favorite of bush pilots and floatplane pilots. I am addicted to back country/off airport flying. Brand new Airglass fork with STC. 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. At the newly approved GTOW the C-180 and 182 takeoff run time will be reduced by approx. You are going to like your HUD, eyes out of the cockpit for landing. 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. All models of the 182 manufactured prior to 1979 had bladder-type fuel cells installed in the wings. For me this is a must and the first mod to do. 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. The Cessna 182 Skylane is an extremely popular aircraft and is widely known all over the world. Find the best new and used aircraft for sale such as business jets, helicopters, Experimental, Warbirds and more. Do the STOL kits and the VGs affect the top cruising speed of the 182? So. The landing gear springs even include a new (and streamlined, of course) step. This kit consists of a drooped wing leading edge, stall fences, and changes to the aileron control system that cause the ailerons to droop as the flaps extend, to further add lift at low speeds. Tubes in the box for the tires. Cessna has been an instrumental in the efforts to find a replacement for 100LL and the 182 has been the test subject. Fighter jets are among the most expensive tools of war due to their cutting-edge technology, including the most advanced avionics and jet propulsion systems in the aviation industry. 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. The company ended production of the DHC-6 Otter in 1988. The 170 was a best-selling four-place aircraft in the years following World War II. Cost with install included , between $4,000 to $5,000 , it will put a big smile on your face on the very first flight though. All rights reserved. The 185 Skywagon can fly in and out of tight spots that larger bush planes cant. 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. I live on a small airstrip about 20 miles north west of Mt. behavior is apparent. Both Monarch Air and Development, of Oakland, Oregon, and Cessna offer umbrella-style fuel caps. It gives me a peace of mind that I never had before with the Cessna gauges. Piggy, you and dyslexia got me all excited for a moment. In the past, 182 owners could only wistfully watch as their neighbors went down to the lake for their flying. Hello! Fuel-injected engine installations will prevent carburetor icing, which is one of the 182's Achilles' heels. After a few years I can do 45mph approach speeds when the airplane is light and there is no wind. 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. Added safety with a power off stall speed of 40mph, much shorter take offs and landings, better glide, and a lot more fun to fly. . Bush planes operating regular commercial passenger flights typically have seats for more than ten passengers with room for their luggage. The Airglas Heavy Duty Nose Fork is the best way to get your Cessna into the Backcountry. Consider making a 206 video. On my 56 182 I did not notice much difference after the Sportsman install. High-mounted wings: A good bush plane requirement is wings mounted on the fuselage roof. WING-X STOL will increase your flight performance by as much as 30% and your gross takeoff weight by as much as 400 Lbs. From learning about flight schools and courses, to finding ways to save money before, during and after your flying lessons, weve got you covered. 10 days. As I look at upgrading incrementally, I have begun looking at vortex generators and STOL kits. Many pilots have learned to fly on a Cub, but even more are eager to get their taildragger certificate to really start working on their stick and rudder coordination thats so critical when flying a taildragger aircraft. The pilot who had chosen the 182 as his one and only airplane actually could have many airplanes. 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? Most (if not all) Cessna aircraft are known as solid, proven airframes. Use masking tape over the blocks to hold them in place. Been to a lot of places like Tieton State, Ranger Creek, Johnson Creek, Sulphur creek, and just cant get enough of back country flying. 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"). S7Aerospace. No I would not change the place where I put my HUD, it is perfect, doesnt block anything and easy to see. Short of that, the only way is to reduce the cost of fuel. Honest 182 owners will tell you they flight plan for 130 to 135 knots at normal cruise altitudes and power settings. I moved into a new apartment this week, and I dont have an internet connection yet. Over the years, the G-21 has undergone several modifications to its engines, avionics, windows, and landing gear to adapt the airplane for its new role as a bush plane. Your email address will not be published. Stock O 470 R Continental in all my videos. 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.) really dont want to lose any airspeed but I guess to gain on the low end its almost inevitable we lose some on the high end. I am 14 and have always wanted to be a pilot. Simple solution. The aircraft features a taildragger undercarriage design that is an essential element for successful bush planes. For the backcountry the added braking power and reliability of the Cleveland brake and wheel kit its also a must. Compare. 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. Additionally, bush planes could still fly even with a damaged tailwheel, and pilots can easily replace it when broken. This gives the wings better ground clearance when landing on unprepared runways and provides pilots better ground visibility during landing and take-off. The 11 Best Bush Planes of all Times 11. It has an accident history of two " hard landings" in 1967 and 1968 where the pilot missed the runway in Logan Utah and landed in a snow bank. by 182-SS Mon Nov 19, 2012 2:52 pm, Post Commercially produced bush planes: also referred to as ultralights, these are factory-built airplanes specifically produced to fall within a specific speed and weight segment. (Land to the south and takeoff to the north). Have you modified your aircraft? This forum has been developed to discuss Bush Flying & Specialty Air Service topics. Grumman G-21 Goose Country of Manufacture: United States of America Manufacturer: Grumman Year of Introduction: 1937 Role: Transport Amphibious Aircraft Number of Passengers: 5 - 7 Max Airspeed: 201 mph (323 km/h, 175 kn) Range: 640 mi (1,030 km, 560 nmi) Number Built: 345 by Airtids Fri Nov 16, 2012 3:29 pm, Post Alos I will probably add a AOT at the next anual Thanks again for the videos! Except in gusty wind conditions you should be no faster than 60 knots or 70 mph over the fence (i.e. Low-pressure tires are also excellent for operating on rough runways in the African bush. Using current fuel prices of $1.64 for unleaded auto fuel and $2.50 for avgas, and assuming a 13-gallon-per-hour fuel burn, the cost of the STC would be recaptured in fewer than 20 hours of flight time. But, I wanted to highlight an airplane really quick before the day ends. Since then, they have become an indispensable general aviation aircraft providing an all-season lifeline to communities in the Australian Outback, the African savanna, Northern Canada, Alaskan Tundra, Amazon rainforest, and New Zealand mountains. or 2,650 lb. 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. They can fly into remote parts of Northern Canada, Alaska, Papua New Guinea, Norway, the Antillies, and the Antarctic. Yes Nate, larger fork , I have the heavy duty fork for the 182, with a 7.006 tire. The vids are great. by CamAero Sat Nov 17, 2012 3:10 pm, Post It starts blowing around 60mph. We put the plane in a hangar and melted the frost. 25% on wheels, the Cessna 185 by 35% and the Cessna 206 by 30-35%. Wordy, yet no information related to the STOL capabilities. This design reduces undercarriage landing damage, drag, and airframe stress while increasing speed and payload capacity. The Otter is used for commercial passenger operations in Alaska and Canada. I love this! More Info. 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. 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. How do you think your Sportsman STOL and Micro VGs compare with the Peterson front canard? 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. Yama I did fly my 182 with the Horton before and after VGs, you can tell the difference if you slow it down, at landing you get more elevator authority at slower speeds, I used to ran out of elevator at the flare, and VGs helped, also they help with aileron authority at low speeds, much better and not mushy. It made me wonder how easy it would be to break or let loose a VG while I'm scraping frost off. By this law, removing the 230-hp engine and installing a 300-hp engine (a 24-percent power increase) could increase the maximum speed by 9 percent. In the northern reaches of Minnesota, where bush flying is as tough as Alaska minus the mountains, A bush pilot's memoir of his adventures in the late 1960's and early 70's detail a career, An opportunity seized to try what many would call the ultimate 2-seat bushplane: the Aviat Husky A-1C, 1.14.2014 - Initial article format In the second part of this series, we cover operations on skis, and the unique challenges. Also reduces the stall speed, making it safer , and allowing slower approach speeds. For starters, it has impressive STOL capabilities comparable only to rotorcraft. Charlie Siebel, a retired Cessna engineer, developed the Flight Bonus kit that is now sold by Horton STOLcraft in Wellington, Kansas. This highly recommend this upgrade to all pilots who fly legacy airplanes. I know that I would surely appreciate an article on this subject Scott. This is not every time. Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 0 guests. There seems to be a pretty convincing majority that consider vortex generators to be worth the investment. I recommend you the Pponk upgrade, same cost as aO470 Reman and more power and longer TBO. 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 could not land at many of the places I land if it was not for the Sportsman STOL. Photo by Michael S. Kennedy. 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? Ive just talked to a couple of pilots who said they didnt receive any benefit from them and one who said he lost 2 knots of airspeed. SloRoam, Sep 8, 2021 #7 "Our main use is on floats in the summer," Pearse said. Bush planes in this category include bush plane manufacturers such as Aeroporto and Pilatus and popular airplane manufacturers like Piper, Cessna, and Cirrus. 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. There is a Bushmaster option that features oversized landing gear tires and heavy-duty brakes. I used Phillips 66 aviation oil, 20W 50 duirng the life on my engine. 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. The DHC-6 Twin Otter bears de Havilland Canadas hallmark of rugged reliability and longevity. CBF-182 The Cowl Fairing comes in two pieces and directs the air around the upper nose gear strut adding 3-4 mph in cruise speed to the aircraft. It flies great and stalls at 38mph indicated. Piston engines: most bush planes are equipped with piston engines which are easier to maintain in remote areas lacking ground infrastructure and standard maintenance tools. I just bought a 182p a few months ago. Adding redundancy is another way to increase safety and reliability. Currently, the aircraft is manufactured by Viking Air which purchased Twin Otters type certificate and marketed the plane as the Viking Air DHC-6 Twin Otter. Corey Hoddenbach grew up flying with his father Jim, and spending a great deal of his childhood around planes. This mod also increases performance, because the additional wing area in-creases lift. Yes longer prop more prone to dings. by kevinsky18 Sun Dec 30, 2012 7:42 pm, Post Currently installing a Sportsman STOL kit on my 182-K and curious if any of you are also flying with VG's? I installed the Sportsman on my 170 several years ago and on my 180 a couple of years ago. Also what wing tips are you guys using? Get extra lift from AOPA. 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. 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. It is the perfect plane for short bush hops in the remote African wilderness. The concept for the Cessna 180 came about as an evolution of the Cessna 170. Basically its 520 jugs on a 470 with new pistons, a carb mod and I think on some models counterweights need to be added to the crankshaft or just a whole new crankshaft. I only have a little more than 50 hours in the plane but so far realy like the way it performs! Forgot your username? Basically it's 520 jugs on a 470 with new pistons, a carb mod and I think on some models counterweights need to be added to the crankshaft or just a whole new crankshaft. I've flown a p-ponk 182 and it . Undercarriage: bush planes can be categorized by their landing gear type. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2022 MEDIA STEW LLC, Our website uses cookies to improve your experience. Phillips 66 X/C 20W 50 Aviation oil review. I just checked ground speed by averaging and into the wind run then a downwind run. so it looks like VG's are where its at for some extra performance and affordability. . Again another data point. Isnt the longer prop a bit more prone to dings from picking up rocks, etc. Some of the later 182s already have a bit of a cuff built-in. One reason for the wide spectrum of modifications is that Cessna built a lot of 182s. What air speed does yours start to blow? The 182 is no exception. Did I miss a link? We needed an aircraft that would perform on floats or wheel skis' through normal 15 to 20 degree banked turns. But they both said it is possible that the vgs may need to be slightly further back from the leading edge on the later models of Cessna's that had a factory leading edge cuff but no stol kit. As you may have noticed from my previous article about the. The WingX is for a factory leading edge. The 206H Stationair powerful 310 hp Lycoming engine can handle any load hauling task you throw at it. Aileron hinges are $350 apiece. (We didn't do that this trip. And if you are ever looking for passenger, Im a student pilot out of Boise, looking forward to exploit all of Idahos back country. 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. You have to do these both at the same time as there are two configurations of Wing X. Install the Wing X extensions and Sportsman STOL these are the best combination I found and I saw genuine preformance improvements across the board with no loss of air speed. However it lost approximately 7-10mph in cruise. I have a set of Madras Super tips and planning to sell them and install some Stene tips. Aircraft with large low-pressure tires are suitable for landing on rough terrains like the Tundra or gravel runways. 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