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Tag: Cessna 182

Cubs & Carbon Cubs & The Difference Between Landing & Takeoff Distances

Posted on July 28, 2023July 26, 2023 by mwflyer

by Pete Schoeninger © Copyright 2023. All rights reserved! Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine August/September 2023 Digital Issue Q) What do your spies tell you about the current used airplane…

Each Best Speed For Your Airplane Serves A Purpose

Posted on September 25, 2020September 25, 2020 by mwflyer

by Pete Schoeninger Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2020 issue Q. Could you explain “best loiter speed” and how I can find it for my airplane? Also, where would…

Ways To Beat The High Cost of Replacement Parts & Avoid Mistakes In Buying A Used Airplane

Posted on June 1, 2020 by mwflyer

by Pete Schoeninger Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2020 issue Q: What changes have you seen in the used airplane market since the Coronavirus Pandemic hit the U.S? A:…

What To Say If Your Best Friend Bought A Dog of An Airplane

Posted on August 3, 2019 by mwflyer

by Pete Schoeninger Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2019 issue The Misunderstood Master Switch Q: I rode along with a pilot friend and his avionics technician while they were…

BRS Aerospace Adds Five More Facilities To Cessna Parachute Installation Network

Posted on December 27, 2018 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – December 2018/January 2019 issue SOUTH ST. PAUL, MINN. – BRS Aerospace has named another five Cessna Parachute System Authorized Installation Centers in North America and…

Aircraft Records, Heavy Wings, College Tuition, Bonanzas, Props, Skyhawks, Upgrades, Filler Caps, Primers & Bluebook Values

Posted on October 25, 2018 by mwflyer

by Pete Schoeninger Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2018 issue Q:  Do you recommend keeping all airplane records inside the cockpit? A:  When flying, I suggest you only carry…

When Things Go Wrong…

Posted on May 30, 2017 by mwflyer

by Woody Minar Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2017 In my 16 years and 8,000 flight hours, I’ve had more than my share of things go wrong in at…

Ask Pete!

Posted on February 6, 2017February 6, 2017 by mwflyer

by Pete Schoeninger Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2017 issue Q: Pete, I saw a picture of an Ercoupe on skis. I have NEVER seen an Ercoupe on skis,…

Ask Pete!

Posted on June 2, 2016 by mwflyer

by Pete Schoeninger Q: Why is it that I have 40-gallon fuel tanks in each wing of my Cessna 182 for a total of 80 gallons of fuel, but the…

Ask Pete!

Posted on January 22, 2015 by mwflyer

by Pete Schoeninger Email your questions to Pete@Flymilwaukee.com Q: In your opinion, what are the “best” models of the major airframe manufacturers? A: Each manufacturer has made models for very…

Wipaire Announces New Approvals For Cessna 182 Modifications

Posted on October 2, 2014 by mwflyer

SOUTH ST. PAUL, MINN. – Wipaire, Inc. has received approval for performance- and utility-enhancing modifications for the Cessna 182 Skylane. These modifications currently include the Lycoming IO-580 engine conversion and…

Newest Product Developments At Wipaire

Posted on January 31, 2014 by mwflyer

SOUTH ST. PAUL, MINN. – Wipaire, Inc. has announced that its “Wipline 1450” floats for light sport aircraft have entered their final phase of testing. The float has gone through…

Do Tailwheel-Trained Pilots Make Better Tri-Cycle Gear Pilots?

Posted on June 11, 2011 by mwflyer

by John Chmiel A pilot writes, “a very prominent flight instructor used to comment to me while getting proficiency training in my Cessna 182, that he could tell that I had…

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