Somewhere in Canada to get some C182 checkout/time building?

invertedattitude · Post by **invertedattitude** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 9:25 am

Anyone know anywhere in Canada that rents 182's and offers instruction/check-outs?

Preferably in a city the airlines service so I can get there...

Thanks.

CYWL · Post by **CYWL** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 9:36 am

The Calgary Flying Club has a 182 for rent/checkout.
http://www.calgaryflyingclub.com

angry inch · Post by **angry inch** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 9:37 am

Try Discovery West Aviation in Campbell River, B.C. (Vancouver Island) 250-923-6233

http://www.discoverywestaviation.com

Hedley · Post by **Hedley** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 10:17 am

Getting a checkout on a C182 is like getting a checkout on how to eat cookies. I suppose you could, but I'm not sure why.

Ever flown a C172? Good. A C182 is just a slightly heavier C172. If you remember ONE thing about the C182, make it this: on final, trim nose up to get rid of the weight pulling forward on the yoke. As you slow down in the flare, the weight will increase and everyone likes to slam the nosewheel onto the pavement and pop the rivets off the firewall.

Re-read the above paragraph.

Now, for differences: most C182, like most C172, have carburetors, but the differences is that you will actually need to use the carb heat on occasion, in the C182. Peek underneath the engine sometime to learn why.

C182 has constant speed prop. This is not unique to the C182. In fact many C172's have constant speed props (eg XP). Push all the knobs in before takeoff. Google constant speed prop. My 14 year old kid flies a constant speed prop just fine, so can you.

C182 has cowl flap. Open for climb. Close immediately upon levelling off to avoid shock cooling the engine when the cold air pours in as the speed increases. Closed in descent.

C182 has rudder trim, C172 does not. The use of rudder trim should not pose an intellectual challenge for you, given your familiarity with pitch (elevator) trim.

That's about it. Go flying already

xsbank · Post by **xsbank** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 10:49 am

Hedley's right, but I can remember how excited I was the first time I flew the 'heavy' 182. Its actually heavy because of what schools charge to fly 'em.

If money is a problem (this is an aviation forum!) don't bother - the constant speed prop you will encounter on your multi-rating; that process will show you how to use one. If you will be paid to fly a 182, different story.

If you can find an old straight-tail 172 with the 6 cylinder and manual flaps, that is way more fun and probably cheaper. If you have to fly a nose-wheel, it will teach you more about aircraft handling than a 182 or a 'modern' 172.

My school in Langley (when dinosaurs walked the earth) had one, rented for much less money than the fancy new ones and nobody wanted it 'cause it was old and cost 2 bucks an hour more than a 150. I always got it when I wanted it and it taught me how to use real flaps. When My first real job was on a 1956 180, I felt right at home.

THEICEMAN · Post by **THEICEMAN** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 11:19 am

C182 has rudder trim, C172 does not

I fly have flown a 172N (1977) with a rudder trim.

Hedley · Post by **Hedley** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 11:38 am

Correction: most C172 do not have rudder trim. Especially with only 160hp, you're not going to need to spend a lot of time changing the rudder trim on it

Biggest problem with those 1976-1980 C172 were those awful H2AD engines (aptly named).

niss · Post by **niss** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 12:06 pm

http://www.aircraftsales.ca/index.php?o ... &Itemid=34

My Name is Earl · Post by **My Name is Earl** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 12:53 pm

Is 182Driver around? Henri could school you on the beast, probably not a more qualified 182 pilot around.......A legend mates..

invertedattitude · Post by **invertedattitude** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 2:41 pm

I have reasons on why I want a few hours on a 182, appreciate all the information guys, thanks very much

Morav · Post by **Morav** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 3:52 pm

Don't forget it has a variable pitch prop.

Dropping jumpers is a great way to build some 182 time.

Benwa · Post by **Benwa** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 6:01 pm

Hedley wrote:C182 has rudder trim, C172 does not.

My C172 has a rudder trim... I feel so special now !

... oops I finished reading the thread after posting

AntiNakedMan · Post by **AntiNakedMan** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 11:25 pm

Mitchinson's in Saskatoon has two 182's that they rent out.

http://www.mitchinsonflyingservice.com/index2.shtml

invertedattitude · Post by **invertedattitude** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 10:03 pm

AntiNakedMan wrote:Mitchinson's in Saskatoon has two 182's that they rent out.

http://www.mitchinsonflyingservice.com/index2.shtml

Thanks man, my buddy in YXE tower just told me about that place, possibly where I'm headed.

Thanks again.

beaconfinal · Post by **beaconfinal** » Fri Oct 12, 2007 12:01 pm

MFC has a retractable 182 for rent now, ifr too

beaconfinal

invertedattitude · Post by **invertedattitude** » Fri Oct 12, 2007 8:36 pm

beaconfinal wrote:MFC has a retractable 182 for rent now, ifr too

beaconfinal

Say what? As at the Moncton flying college? News to me! If so that'll take the hassle out of travelling to find one, what are they using it for?

betrayer · Post by **betrayer** » Fri Oct 12, 2007 9:43 pm

Exact air in quebec has 16 182RG... don't know if they rent..

Grondair also has many 182RG... they seem rent.. http://www.grondair.qc.ca/vcp182eng.htm

Both use 182rg for fire patrol in summer... five month work for around 200-250h... good job for low time pilot

I hope you understand me... my english need some work

invertedattitude · Post by **invertedattitude** » Sat Oct 13, 2007 4:25 am

I understand you betrayer, thanks!

Not looking for timebuilding anymore however, thanks for the info though.