Nice review of your experience. I started a 182P 2 years ago, 65 hours now. Mirrors mine time in the plane. (Flew 172M the last 20 years)
I reduce power to 2450/2300mp for climb as soon as practical. Now having a plane with rudder trim, do you find you need it most flights or just when cruising...
That's what I was going to ask. I've owned a 182P now for 2 years, the vent tube is not per the drawing. Just wondering if anyone else corrected theirs and then saw improvement.