For some model lines it was a standard feature. With others an option. However, if your question is can you upgrade you have several different options to include a DIY version.
Thanks guys,
There are one or two STCs that give a righthand open window.
I have a 1968 182L and the co-pilot door does not have an opening window. I recall doing some research back when I acquired the plane and, like AlphaMike posted, one route involved getting a donor door from salvage and then using that to create a right-hand door with an opening window. I thought about that for a while, but have found (5 years later on) that having just the pilot window able to open seems to be enough (when needed) about 95% of the time. I also had one flight where the pilot window latch broke and my window popped open on a warm day; I just throttled back a little (even though the POH says the window can be open below 160 mph) and enjoyed the extra fresh air on my ride home.
I cam to the same conclusion as you. When I first got the plane 4 years ago, I thought I would add the right window but as I flew the plane, I quickly realized the window wasn’t necessary. On hot days I just leave the right door open during taxi, if I have passengers.
Mine is a 1958 B model. Both windows opening was a must for me since I needed a photo plane I could shoot out of on both sides.
LOL, seems like that didn't work for someone!Or you could just tie the door open against the strut ... oh wait!
BTW, that's great looking plane!
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It was my understanding the Q was the first to have it as standard equipment and was the main reason I opted for a 79. It made all the difference for the passenger while taxiing at southern Arizona airports in the good old summer time.
