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Posted on May 24, 2023 by skysmith

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Public benefit aviation to be highlighted during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023

Posted on May 18, 2023 by skysmith

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Public benefit aviation to be highlighted during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023

Flying exhibitions and ground displays showcased on July 29

EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (May 17, 2023) — The many facets of aviation used for the public benefit will be highlighted as part of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023, which takes place July 24-30 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. This year’s event marks the Experimental Aircraft Association’s 70th fly-in convention, as the event traditionally draws visitors from more than 80 nations.

While elements of public benefit flying will be shown throughout AirVenture week, the primary focus will be on Saturday, July 29. That day, a variety of aircraft relating to the theme will be on display on the showcase Boeing Plaza, with additional aircraft participating in that day’s afternoon air show.

“Public benefit flying has a beneficial effect on people’s everyday lives, even if they don’t realize it,” said Rick Larsen, EAA’s vice president of communities and member programs, who coordinates AirVenture features and attractions. “From flying cancer patients to treatment and air ambulance operations to water rescues and even saving threatened animals, aviation has a long, notable history of being used for the public good – often by people who volunteer their time and aircraft to make it happen.”

The Air Care Alliance is assisting with the organization of the salute to public benefit flying. On July 29, airplanes on Boeing Plaza will include those representing the Alliance, as well Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Coast Guard, Wisconsin Air National Guard, JAARS, ThedaCare, Buffalo Airways, and FedEx. All these display aircraft have been used in humanitarian or public benefit missions. The Air Care Alliance will make a special award presentation prior to that day’s afternoon air show.

In addition, the JAARS Pilatus aircraft will be used each day to deliver the skydivers and American flag that open AirVenture’s afternoon air show. Forums and presentations highlighting the work of public benefit flying will also be part of the weeklong forum schedule, with a special emphasis on July 29 forums.

About EAA AirVenture Oshkosh

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is “The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration” and EAA’s membership convention. Additional information, including advance ticket and camping purchase, is available at www.EAA.org/airventure. For more information on EAA and its programs, call 800-JOIN-EAA (800-564-6322) or visit www.EAA.org. Immediate news is available at www.twitter.com/EAA.

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Cessna 182, good for low time pilot?

Posted on May 12, 2023 by skysmith

Cessna 182, good for low time pilot?

cessna 182

Recently I had a call asking “should a low time pilot buy a Cessna 182”?  The caller was concerned because they only had 75 hours total time and all of that was in a Cessna 172. On top of that, they had a chance to buy a Cessna 182 that has very low time and is a clean airplane, should they be concerned about their low total time when moving up to a 182?

My quick thoughts. The Cessna 182 is a great aircraft. It offers an excellent platform for instrument (IFR) training, is a respectable cross country aircraft and is reasonably cost effective to operate. As a private pilot, your first year will be a little more expensive to insure because of your low hours, but that’s about it.  Yes, it does cost slightly more to maintain than a Cessna 172, but the difference is slight, mainly in the fuel burn and engine costs.  The Continental six-cylinder, 470 engine (or the Lycoming 540 in the new models) are very reliable engines.  Parts are in supply, aftermarket items and service is available almost anywhere you can fly to.

About the only thing that seems to bother the 182 are the fuel bladders in the pre-1979 aircraft and the nose gear impacts that low time pilots inflict during training. The 182 gets quite a few hard landings on the nose, typically when they are full of fuel and lightly loaded with passengers and baggage.  A pilot tends to run out of elevator in the flare a little higher than they should and drop them on the nose.  Nothing that cannot be corrected with a good dose of training at different loads.

As with any other aircraft, a good pre-buy inspection for damage history, corrosion and maintenance should be done before the purchase.  Also line up an instructor that has a fair amount of time in the Cessna 182 and they can show you how well the aircraft can really perform. Oh, and if you are used to the Cessna 172, the 182 will just require more arm muscles in the flare.  The heavy control pressure will be notable for the first few hours, after that, it’s a typical Cessna!

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