I was supposed to buy a different plane… but then I found this 1954 Cessna 180. I didn’t plan on buying it, but once I learned its history, I couldn’t walk away. This plane has been flying for decades, and its past is something you don’t come across every day. It wasn’t just another bush plane—it was part of Alaskan history.
Now, I get to add my own chapter to its story. But was it the right call? Today, I’m flying it for the first time, getting a feel for how it handles, and figuring out if I made the right decision. One thing’s for sure—this plane has a lot more to say, and I can’t wait to take it on some real adventures. Let’s see what it can do.
@chaos18E
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Clemens Insurance - https://www.clemensinsurance.net
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Apps that I use everyday while flying and adventuring
Flight Planning and Logbook - https://foreflight.com
Land Use and Ownership - https://www.onxmaps.com
Spotify, Music on the Go - http://spotify.com
If you try to learn to fly from YouTube, you might end up on the news—and not in a good way. I have thousands of hours flying airplanes and helicopters, and I take every precaution to limit risk, especially in Alaska, where things can get serious fast. Off-airport flying isn’t something you just ‘try out’—get proper training from a CFI before you even think about it!
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