Cessna 182 Skylane

Aircraft Information
> Aircraft Make: Cessna. Model: 182. Nickname: Skylane
> Aircraft Mil Civ Description: Airplane SE Piston
> FAA Category and Class: Airplane Single Engine Land
> Engine Description: single piston

Aircraft Experience
> As of: 11/4/2024
> Number of Hours Flown: 106
> Number of Times Flown: 57
> Other Aircraft Models Associated: many C-182 models

First Flown Information
> Sequence First Flown: 15
> Date First Flown: 8/23/1985
> Location First Flown: NAS Moffett Field, CA (KNUQ)
> Who and/or What Organization First Flown With: Navy Moffett Flying Club

Recollections: First flight was at the NAS Moffett flying club and, unfortunately, I didn’t record who I flew with.  An internet search today of the Registration number I flew, shows that it was an older model (a so-called “straight tail”).

The C-182 is good blend of the 172 and the much heavier 206.  While you can certainly argue for any of these models, the 182 seems like the sweet spot to me.