Larry Liebscher
Pre-Flight
A couple of questions. Just being inquisitive.
#1. Frequently people refer to the C-182 as one of the best all around personal planes. Words like stable, great instrument platform, comfortable, solid, etc. are frequently used to describe it. Since all of my time has been in Cherokee derivatives, what would I notice different about how it handles or rides compared to a Dakota or Arrow? I'm not talking about useful load or the high wing / low wing thing, just how it behaves and feels to fly.
#2. You can now get a BRS parachute and a TKS system after market for the 182. The BRS costs $17,000 and weighs 85 lbs. The TKS system costs $23,000 and probably weighs in the 105 lb area fully loaded. Would anyone consider buying either? Would having either in a 182 make you more comfortable about flying at night or during the winter? Would you expand your personal minimums in anyway with either? (Do you think either company is going to sell many of these?)
References:
TKS - http://www.weepingwings.com/
BRS - http://www.brsparachutes.com
#1. Frequently people refer to the C-182 as one of the best all around personal planes. Words like stable, great instrument platform, comfortable, solid, etc. are frequently used to describe it. Since all of my time has been in Cherokee derivatives, what would I notice different about how it handles or rides compared to a Dakota or Arrow? I'm not talking about useful load or the high wing / low wing thing, just how it behaves and feels to fly.
#2. You can now get a BRS parachute and a TKS system after market for the 182. The BRS costs $17,000 and weighs 85 lbs. The TKS system costs $23,000 and probably weighs in the 105 lb area fully loaded. Would anyone consider buying either? Would having either in a 182 make you more comfortable about flying at night or during the winter? Would you expand your personal minimums in anyway with either? (Do you think either company is going to sell many of these?)
References:
TKS - http://www.weepingwings.com/
BRS - http://www.brsparachutes.com