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Article: 170-Knot SUV
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- Plane and Pilot
- Article date:
- November 1, 2009
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CopyrightCopyright Werner Publishing Corporation Nov 2009. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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IT'S THE TOP OF CESSNA'S PISTON LINE, AND NOT UNLIKE GROUND-BOUND SUVS, THE TURBO STATIONAIR CAN HAUL (ALMOST) ANYTHING YOU CAN CLOSE THE DOORS ON
As one of the premier general aviation manufacturers, Cessna has always enjoyed something of a utility image. The conventional-gear 180 and 185 are near-legendary in the bush world, able to land and leap back out of places other airplanes would fear to roll a tread.
In nosewheel ranks, the 182 Skylane has a similar reputation as a hauler. Back in the days when airplanes were younger and lighter (just like people), the 182 could carry a full quartet in its four seats. Finally, the 206 Stationair could lift a hockey team, complete with sticks, ...