BeechTalk - BT

Username Protected · **Posted:** 17 Dec 2014, 10:43

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Mike, you will love the 182d. I have Nate Tinkle's old plane and have put about 1000 hrs on in the last 5 yrs. it takes me to all my hunting and fishing spots in New Mexico without fail. A terrific airframe for the job at hand. If I can help, let me know.
Bruce

Bruce...
Thanks.... I've read the POH but I'd like to know what MP, Flap settings and speeds you fly downwind, base, final etc.

Thanks.... you can post here or PM if you wish...

Mike

Username Protected · **Posted:** 17 Dec 2014, 10:51

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Congrats on the new ride Mike. You'll love the utility of it for sure. I agree with the others, VG's is a must. I just put them on my Rans and put them on the Citabria. I could not believe what a difference it made.

As far as the colors, the old school scheme is cool but I think maybe a grey would look good in place of light blue. JMHO.....

Rick

Yes..... there are all kinds of opinions on what STOL mod makes the biggest difference in a 182. The options are: Horton, Sportsman, Extended tips and VGs.. Everytime I think I know the answer on what the best one is, somebody I trust says something different. Hoping to get more feedback on this. (VG's do seem the least intrusive to the airframe)

Username Protected · **Posted:** 17 Dec 2014, 10:59

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Now... help me figure out to get rid of the baby blue without painting the whole thing.

What's wrong with baby blue? :bat:

A friend has one of the light early 182's (1958?) set up somewhat similar to get in the high, rough, and short.
He also had it painted in a rather unusual pattern/color.
:scratch:

I got to fly it once.. kinda nibbled at the edges of the envelope....enough to get a hint of what it could do. .
:thumbup:

You will enjoy the airplane.

What does this list say??? no pictures/video or it didn't happen.

Leldon

Username Protected · **Posted:** 17 Dec 2014, 11:23

Mike, my technique here in NM at approx 7000ftmsl. is mp 14 and pitch and TRIM for 80kt on downwind. Abeam the runway end mp 10, 2 notches of flaps and pitch and TRIM for 70 descent is approx 500ft/min. turn to base, descend at 70 kt, add flaps to 30. Turn final, pitch to 60kt. Idle when runway for sure made.
40 degrees of flaps will bring you down much quicker, you are correct. For true short field, use 40 degrees but maintain some power to arrest descent.
Trim is really important in this model. Tail strike is next to impossible at idle power, so finish with the yoke touching your seatbelt!
My stock o470L and 2 blade prop will yield 140ktas at 10,000 and I plan for 10gph.
I can carry 650 lb with full fuel (55gal usable)

I was up in Caldwell/Nampa in Oct for a BFR, cross country from KAEG to KMAN was painless and the country in Idaho was absolutely beautiful, I hope to return.

Enjoy the bird!

Username Protected · **Posted:** 17 Dec 2014, 12:08

Username Protected wrote:

Now... help me figure out to get rid of the baby blue without painting the whole thing.

What's wrong with baby blue? :bat:

A friend has one of the light early 182's (1958?) set up somewhat similar to get in the high, rough, and short.
He also had it painted in a rather unusual pattern/color.
:scratch:

I got to fly it once.. kinda nibbled at the edges of the envelope....enough to get a hint of what it could do. .
:thumbup:

You will enjoy the airplane.

What does this list say??? no pictures/video or it didn't happen.

Leldon

Username Protected · **Posted:** 17 Dec 2014, 12:27

Username Protected wrote:

Mike, you will love the 182d. I have Nate Tinkle's old plane and have put about 1000 hrs on in the last 5 yrs. it takes me to all my hunting and fishing spots in New Mexico without fail. A terrific airframe for the job at hand. If I can help, let me know.
Bruce

I miss the Titleist. Have you added anything, Bruce?

Mike - I like the original colors! Well, kinda. Love the straight 182's. Love the Johnson Bar flaps. Wish I'd kept the D, but it's having a lot more fun with Bruce.

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Username Protected · **Posted:** 17 Dec 2014, 12:41

Mike, Nice 182! We have a similar model (big front tire, 60's era). I think ours has the Sportsmans STOL kit (leading edge cuff & VG's). It is challenging to get it to break or even buffet in a stall. You can sit there with the yolk all the way back and the horn blaring and it just keeps flying. That's said, the elevator is a bit too small. It would be nice to have a bit more for landings.

The plane has great manners and is built like a tank. As she was learning to fly, I watched my daughter flair 10' above the runway and rather than save her, I'd sometimes just let her plunk it in. Once the dust settled, I'd grab the back of my neck and moan "I think I got whiplash from that one", then we'd go try it again. On a lesser airplane, I think we would have put the wheels through the wings.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 17 Dec 2014, 13:17

Ya gotta love 182's. They'll haul a ton, decent cruise speed, and a nice back country airplane to get you to all your hunting and fishing spots. Flying the back country is a discipline all to itself, kinda like learning to fly on instruments. Practice lots of slow flight and Sparky Imerson's book "Mountain Flying" and "Taildragger Tactics" are both a great read. Here's my backcountry ride:

Username Protected · **Posted:** 17 Dec 2014, 13:35

Nate, We have made a few changes- New panel, interior and glass. the outside looks as good as ever. The dimples are good for at lease 5 kt./Users/bstorrs/Desktop/IMG_0628.JPG

Username Protected · **Posted:** 17 Dec 2014, 13:41

Looks great, Bruce!

Username Protected · **Posted:** 17 Dec 2014, 13:48

Great airplane! I am just wondering, wouldn't seat belt airbags be a great addition to the airplane? They way you can get it slowed down, you could put it down about anywhere (even hit something) and it's a walk away.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 17 Dec 2014, 14:25

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Ya gotta love 182's. They'll haul a ton, decent cruise speed, and a nice back country airplane to get you to all your hunting and fishing spots. Flying the back country is a discipline all to itself, kinda like learning to fly on instruments. Practice lots of slow flight and Sparky Imerson's book "Mountain Flying" and "Taildragger Tactics" are both a great read. Here's my backcountry ride:

Lucky bastard!!