chileanXaos 0 #1 October 14, 2004 Hi guys I am looking for a jump plane , and I am having a grat deal for a 182 rg year 81 , and would like if it woult take the abuse for using it for skydiving and if because , being rg giving it a few extra climb. Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #2 October 14, 2004 Retracts aren't the most practical for skydiving ops. They won't give you -that- much of a better time to climb and they will give you more maintenance issues in the long run. Also, the retract has a lower payload since that stuff weighs a bit more than fixed gear. The advantages of a retract mostly come during cruise flight. The disadvantages of a retract come when you don't get three green before landing.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McDuck 0 #3 October 14, 2004 Okay, you lost me there for a moment. Are you looking to BUY one or have you bought one that you want to have a DZ use for skydiving? Some clarification would help us help you.Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #4 October 14, 2004 Too heavy with the RG. The best 182 for skydiving ops is really a 1956 C-182. Why you ask? It a narrow body, so its not as heavy as a newer wide body, it will climb faster. Sure its a little bit more cramped in the cabin since its 3" more narrow, but who cares, climb rate matters. Also, the 1956 has a taller landing gear then the '57 and on, that means you'll have more room under the wing on the step. That's a big deal, especially with students so they don't drag their rig (and pins) across the door and deploy over the tail due to a dislodged pin. That's just my opinion, I'm not a pilot but I've put a LOT of jumps out of 182s, out of a lot of different 182s. Some wide bodies, some narrow bodies, all sorts of different model 182s and years.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 7 #5 October 14, 2004 I am a pilot and I DO like the '56 182. I think the 182 RG is a bad idea. Not ideal for putting out static line / IAD students or tandems. Retract gear does not give you advantage in the climb and costs more when it stops retracting after over use. My opinion.Chris Schindler www.diverdriver.com ATP/D-19012 FB #4125 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #6 October 14, 2004 QuoteRetract gear does not give you advantage in the climb and costs more when it stops retracting after over use. Added problems I could forsee is the fact you'd have to put the gear down on jump run to have a step, and you couldn't weld a big f-in' platform to the wheel strut to make climb outs easier.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
