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Post subject: Re: My New (to me) Cessna 182M Posted: 23 Sep 2018, 20:17 |
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Joined: 11/09/09 Posts: 3188 Post Likes: +4075 Location: KHII & KREI
Aircraft: RV6A, C182M
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I finally got time today to do the insurance flight check in the new airplane and logged 2.0 with my CFI. Now it's Miller time. I haven't had this much fun with an airplane in a long, long, time. This 182 is a very nice bird and I can already imagine the adventures we're going to have with it. Dave
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Post subject: Re: My New (to me) Cessna 182M Posted: 23 Sep 2018, 20:43 |
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Joined: 01/29/09 Posts: 4697 Post Likes: +2404 Company: retired corporate mostly Location: Chico,California KCIC/CL56
Aircraft: 1956 Champion 7EC
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Quote: finally got time today to do the insurance flight check in the new airplane and logged 2.0 with my CFI. Now it's Miller time. Miller Time...?!? You live at the only airport I know of with a Micro Brew only steps away from your hangar.... And it's Miller time.... Sheeesh.
_________________ Jeff
soloed in a land of Superhomers/1959 Cessna 150, retired with Proline 21/ CJ4.
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Post subject: Re: My New (to me) Cessna 182M Posted: 23 Sep 2018, 21:13 |
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Joined: 11/09/09 Posts: 3188 Post Likes: +4075 Location: KHII & KREI
Aircraft: RV6A, C182M
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Username Protected wrote: Quote: finally got time today to do the insurance flight check in the new airplane and logged 2.0 with my CFI. Now it's Miller time. Miller Time...?!? You live at the only airport I know of with a Micro Brew only steps away from your hangar.... And it's Miller time.... Sheeesh. LOL! My hangar neighbor brought over some Miller Beer in bottles and I couldn't resist. I had some Hangar 24 beer in the fridge (Betty IPA) but the Miller sounded more refreshing. Dave
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Post subject: Re: My New (to me) Cessna 182M Posted: 17 Oct 2018, 13:32 |
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Joined: 06/22/12 Posts: 115 Post Likes: +77 Location: Sky Haven of Aurora (KARR)
Aircraft: C-195; N2S-3
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Congratulations, Dave! I've always loved Skylanes. They're among the best all-around singles. I'm sure that you'll become the closest of friends.
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Post subject: Re: My New (to me) Cessna 182M Posted: 22 Oct 2018, 23:17 |
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Joined: 06/22/12 Posts: 115 Post Likes: +77 Location: Sky Haven of Aurora (KARR)
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Nice photos, Dave. I am sure that you'll have many wonderful and memorable hours in your Skylane!
I have the same autopilot, I think. A Stec-30? I have enjoyed mine for 15 years or more.
If your plane doesn't have an external switch to select modes for the AP, I strongly suggest that you consider getting one installed. Mine has a switch on the pilot's control wheel that has PTT, mode select, altitude hold and disconnect. Works great for me. The story I've heard is that the mode select that is a part of the instrument itself is .. well ... fragile. And costly to replace.
I had the same feelings that you expressed after my first 8 hour cross country. "Why have I not done this earlier?"
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Post subject: Re: My New (to me) Cessna 182M Posted: 23 Oct 2018, 00:22 |
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Joined: 02/17/15 Posts: 579 Post Likes: +704 Location: Bellevue WA
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I flew my 182K for 1200 hrs with a single axis autopilot I rarely used. Lots of solid IFR. Easy to do. Extreamly stable. Great airplane. Moved to a T-210. I like the KFC 200 in the 210. I notice the 210 has little trim change with speed or configuration compared to the 182. If in doubt about what aircraft to buy “Just get a 182” is good advice. Enjoy!
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Post subject: Re: My New (to me) Cessna 182M Posted: 23 Oct 2018, 10:22 |
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Joined: 11/09/09 Posts: 3188 Post Likes: +4075 Location: KHII & KREI
Aircraft: RV6A, C182M
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Username Protected wrote: If your plane doesn't have an external switch to select modes for the AP, I strongly suggest that you consider getting one installed. Mine has a switch on the pilot's control wheel that has PTT, mode select, altitude hold and disconnect. Works great for me. The story I've heard is that the mode select that is a part of the instrument itself is .. well ... fragile. And costly to replace. Coyle, Got the switches on the yoke like you mentioned except they didn't put in an external mode switch. Dave
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Post subject: Re: My New (to me) Cessna 182M Posted: 23 Oct 2018, 10:25 |
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Joined: 11/09/09 Posts: 3188 Post Likes: +4075 Location: KHII & KREI
Aircraft: RV6A, C182M
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Username Protected wrote: I flew my 182K for 1200 hrs with a single axis autopilot I rarely used. Lots of solid IFR. Easy to do. Extreamly stable. Great airplane. Moved to a T-210. I like the KFC 200 in the 210. I notice the 210 has little trim change with speed or configuration compared to the 182. If in doubt about what aircraft to buy “Just get a 182” is good advice. Enjoy! Thanks, Bill. So far I'm really enjoying the 182! Dave
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Post subject: Re: My New (to me) Cessna 182M Posted: 23 Oct 2018, 10:59 |
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Joined: 04/16/13 Posts: 2144 Post Likes: +1551 Location: NW Oklahoma (6K4)
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Dave I flew a 182 for the first time this weekend and have to agree with you. If I didn't have and love the Bonanza I'd look really hard at one of these. You sure have to have different landing procedures though.
_________________ "Lucky"
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Post subject: Re: My New (to me) Cessna 182M Posted: 23 Oct 2018, 11:11 |
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Username Protected wrote: Nice photos, Dave. I am sure that you'll have many wonderful and memorable hours in your Skylane!
I have the same autopilot, I think. A Stec-30? I have enjoyed mine for 15 years or more.
If your plane doesn't have an external switch to select modes for the AP, I strongly suggest that you consider getting one installed. Mine has a switch on the pilot's control wheel that has PTT, mode select, altitude hold and disconnect. Works great for me. The story I've heard is that the mode select that is a part of the instrument itself is .. well ... fragile. And costly to replace.
I had the same feelings that you expressed after my first 8 hour cross country. "Why have I not done this earlier?" I had to replace that part on my STEC-30. I think it cost about 450 bucks and the part was a flimsy piece of plastic. I agree being able to control the autopilot modes from the yoke is the way to go.
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