Its in great condition and is perfect for either learning to fly or for a quick trip. 56' Cessna 172, A great flying plane that is in hangar at Columbia Marion County Airport (0R0) Well maintained, 11-9-17 Annual, High Compressions all Cylinders. Recent paint and interior by SE Aircraft Painting. In the northern reaches of Minnesota, where bush flying is as tough as Alaska minus the mountains, A bush pilot's memoir of his adventures in the late 1960's and early 70's detail a career, An opportunity seized to try what many would call the ultimate 2-seat bushplane: the Aviat Husky A-1C, 1.14.2014 - Initial article format In the second part of this series, we cover operations on skis, and the unique challenges. We are not aircraft or aviation professionals or certified technicians. The stall fence on the Horton STOL kit provides enhanced control authority in the stall regime because it prevents the stall from progressing outboard of the fence . Bela,you said that yours has the Sportsman? FAA STC approved on all C-180 ,182,185 models. We install a strip of aluminum in this gap between the wing and aileron to prevent or greatly reduce this unwanted movement of air. Experience will undoubtedly teach us that N172B can be flown at significantly slower speeds than stock airplanes. 12.22.2013 - Initial article format Operating aircraft on skis and negotiating a snow-covered landscape is an entirely unique skillset and environment. approved on wheels, skis, amphibs and straight floats. or text us at 800-835-2051 The opinions expressed in our videos are our own or from a contributor. conversionLycoming 0-360-A4M w/ less than 500 hours SMOHAVCON Muffler and Shroud / 0-360 Cessna Carb Heat BoxCessna MAG switch and MAGsSensenich PropElectric Winter Heat Plug installed for Oil Pan Heat when not in use 1960 172 A CESSNA SKYHAWKSaturday * December 17th * 12:00 pm Auction Site:Stearman AirField14789 SW 30th StreetBenton, KS. Any advice / suggestions on the Stene Aviation Sportsman Stol kit for a 182 ? As you recall from your flight training days, modern general aviation aircraft are designed in such a manner that the stall starts at the inboard portion of the wing and then moves outwards as the angle of attack is increased. 172 Issue 3 Page 1 of 15 2020.10.22 Air Research Technology Inc. 3440 McCarthy St. Montreal, Quebec Canada H4K 2P5 Tel. They also increase the wing area and decrease the stall speed. of head-wind. Hundreds of pilots who fly through small and metropolitan airports every day are using R/STOLs enhanced performance to gain extra time, avoid delays, reduce aircraft wear and tear and cut operating costs. Frequently asked questions My 170A has both the HORTON STOL kit and VGs. Wellington, Kansas 67152 Everyone I know who has experience with STOL kits recommends the Sportsman kit as being the best. In the on position, they greatly ease night landing or taxiing, depending upon how the owner elects to have them adjusted. Airliners.net is the leading community for discovering and sharing high-quality aviation photography. I have installed over 20 on 172's and 182's.We always did before and after testing. Precise Flight, Incorporated, Post Office Box 7168, Bend, Oregon 97708; 800/547-2558. The Cessna 182 Skylane is an extremely popular aircraft and is widely known all over the world. It will be a nice aircraft. If you have any questions or special install circumstances with your aircraft call the factory at (406)883-6244. Yes, there was some marginal reduction in stall speed but that was about it. The larger engine obviously improves cruise and climb performance. The auxiliary fuel tanks are a less obvious airframe modification. Canadian pilot Matt Wall was tired of fighting for a spot on crowded road-access B.C. Actual pictures of WING-X STOL-equipped aircraft, wing testing. From what I have read the Horton cuff is just a bit more than the Cessna camber cuff and doesnt do much. Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association Find it free on the store. Canadian STC approved * for all Cessna 170 , 172 , 175 series. My current wish list also includes vortex generators to lower stall speeds and improve low speed handling. The Horton STOL Conversion will give the advantage of taking-off and landing at a slower speed, the ability to get out of grass strips easier, obtain better performance at high altitudes, with better aileron control at low speeds, reduce the tendency to spin and reduce the stall speed. I also had a fair amount of time on a newer 182 (a CAP plane) that had the drooped leading edge. Most of the Cessna STOL kits list for $799, but because of the lack of commonality of parts with the rest of the fleet, the Skymaster kit can cost as much as $1,393. Views: 135. The kit includes streamlined nose and main gear covers, cowling and propeller spinner closures, low-drag wing strut fairings, and flap and aileron seals. that I get on this posting. This year, we opted to also include a Precise Flight Pulselite system. Sportsman STOL leading edge kit dramatically increases the efficiency of the Cessna wing and enhances aircraft performance and safety. Our large helicopter section. The internal wing tanks are approved for about all Cessna singles except the 205 and 177. Today. Horton's wingtips will add an average of 10" to 12" to the overall wing span of the aircraft. Control Surface Seals Cessna wing tips with landing light kit. Because it fits in the same cowling with virtually no changes, the only penalty is increased fuel flow and a slight weight increase. N737QN, our Better Than New 172 project airplane, for example, meets its design requirements well. http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2366/2527 4e43_b.jpg. But does the kit hamper the plane's speed, climb rate, or ceiling? The package adds about 17 pounds to the empty weight. Moderators: richierich, ua900, PanAm_DC10, hOMSaR, Military Aircraft Passenger cabin shots showing seat arrangements as well as cargo aircraft interior, Cargo Aircraft I took a friend who owns a 52 B in there recently and he commented that there was no way his plane could operate out of there. A STOL kit on a Cessna 172 helps deter stalling and decreases takeoff and rollout runs. While theres no doubt rigging, lowering weight and more than anything practice gives you better bang for your buck. Although we have used the Just seeing if anyone is interested in participating a Cessna 172 partnership at Murray Field in Eureka. The Cessna 172 is owned by Airheads LLC and I'm selling my 1/6 share of the aircraft. Wing extension STOL CONVERSION is approved on most CESSNA single engine aircraft. Start your free trial today! Wing-X extensions are not STC'd for a 172 in the US. Charlie Siebel, a retired Cessna engineer, developed the Flight Bonus kit that is now sold by Horton STOLcraft in Wellington, Kansas. This is our 1969 Cessna 172K with a full Horton STOL kit. Why not put a lift indicator on your bird and learn to fly it as slow as possible safely? He owns and flies a Beechcraft A36 Bonanza. Wing Extension and spar reinforcement for Cessna 170, 172, 175, 180, 182, 185 and Wip-Tips for Cessna 206 providing gross weight increases on most models . It was developed for the C-170 and actually adds lift area. Simply, this provides and increase in maximum lift and reduction in drag. Only STC's and certified materials and quality parts are used in the Horton STOL conversions. I have a 54 B model with the Horton STOL kit. I thought the install was great and I used their wing tips too. Increase gross takeoff weight**. Re: Which STOL mod for C-172. $100 Matt 575-993-189six My name is Eli and I'm looking for a small plane (Cessna 172 or similar) to finish my Private Pilot License in. Other great products Per the supplier: Yes, Micro VGs are STC approved for Cessna 172L. In the event of an engine failure and you are forced to land in an unfamiliar area, the STOL conversion gives you more time and control of your airplane by allowing you to reduce forward airspeed, while reducing the sink rate. Image Gallery Actual pictures of WING-X STOL-equipped aircraft, wing testing. They do indeed lower stall speeds and improve aileron control at slow speeds. Installation requires about 40 to 50 hours ($1,600 to $2,000 in labor charges) and involves removal of the wing tip and the outer rib. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. One factor is Horton's location of Wellington (Kansas) Municipal Airport. Some late model Cessna 180's approved at 3,190 lbs. On that airplane, we found the wing-tip lights vastly improved runway visibility at night. We do not verify or check out any event or destinations that are submitted to our website for display. The HORTON STOL-CRAFT stall fence controls the stall span wise progression and therefore maintains longer aileron effectiveness through higher angles of attack. Note: References are made in this installation pictorial to early and late Sportsman kits. Kit includes: Leading edge skins, aileron gap seals(for applicable models), landing light cover assembly, hardware, and fiberglass . RE: What Are Negative Factors Of Stol Kits? Cessna 182 tested at 2,950 lbs. 12.4 square feet of wing area to your aircraft. Cessna 185 models GTOW 3,525 lbs. Low speed aileron effectiveness is improved by special wing tips. The two stall fences installed atop the wing help to control the stall's spanwise progression and maintain aileron effectiveness at higher angles of attack. It still takes me at least 100 ft more to takeoff than land though. I have the full STOL kit on my 1956 172. It's an airplane that performs like a 172 with only two seats up front. The wing tips are also available for about all the four- and six-seat Cessna singles; most of the Piper fleet, including the Seneca twin and the Cheyenne turboprop; the Merlin, the Beech Bonanza; and even the RV-4 and RV-6 kitplanes. Major rebuild from just a data plate? (of course he gets to sign his own work so is not a big deal). Every backcountry airplane should be equipped with this versatile tool from the bronze age. has been repaired and primer. p.p.s This aircraft is also equipped with 180 horses' of pure Lycoming, so if the STOL performance I observed was not a fluke, she's going to be one bad-ass bird for my Alaska bush flying! 185. As someone else mentioned, getting approval for an 8042 prop on a 172 would be tough. I'm pretty sure the sportsman does not use flap gap seals. I have read claims of 3-4 knots lower stall speed. It replaced the split flaps with slotted Fowler flaps and drooped the ailerons (5 degrees IIRC) with takeoff flaps selected. We are also an affiliate with Rod Machado's Aviation Learning Center.Background Music Rights Purchased from EpidemicSound.com.#avgeek #pilotlife #aviation RMD's list price for 172s is $1,095. Your login, avatars, posts and archives have all be relocated there. Obviously building more time with good training is my priority. Installation costs about equal the parts prices. Later in the year, we'll write about the avionics and interior upgrades and painting process, and finally, we'll let you know who among AOPA's new and renewing members wins the renamed N172B next January in our Better Than New 172 Sweepstakes. For the owners of new Cessna aircraft with the Camber Lift Cuff, HORTON STOL-CRAFT has designed and engineered a new leading edge, for increased performance, to replace the Cessna Camber Lift Leading Edge. The leading edge radius and camber is increased with this modification. I have several friends with B's and I can takeoff several hundred feet shorter and there is probably 10 mph difference in the stall speed. We are NOT liable for any damage to your aircraft or injury incurred as a result of following our tips, advice or instructions. Engine only 50 hours SMOH by One Stop Aviation, Lycoming O-360-A3A. FAA approved for early model 150, 152, 172, 182, 180, 185, 206 and 210 models. Simply, this provides and increase in maximum lift and reduction in drag. So a stock 172-D has a 145 hp Continental. The pilot had never flown a plane with the stall kit. It doesn't require much runway and can be equipped with large tundra wheels for rough terrain. His last 2 installations were to a 66 182 and a 67 337. The other primary airframe difference between the two was that my horizontal stabilizer was 10" shorter, which would also mean less drag. The rivets supplied aren't what you need. Email me pictures and details of what you have to sell.Thanks! (At the peak of production in 1966, Cessna . 172 Applicable to: TC Models A-799 CESSNA 170A, 170B Contributor and former AOPA Editor in Chief Tom Haines joined AOPA in 1988. https://www.pilotsofamerica.com/commods-for-the-backcountry.131521/#post-3068367, (You must log in or sign up to reply here. Wing cuff? Over the past 18 years, Horton has developed STOL kits for dozens of models of Cessnas and Pipers. Flint Aero, Incorporated, 1935 North Marshall Avenue, El Cajon, California 92020, 619/448-1551. Attention Cessna 172 Club Members! Since soloing at 16 and earning a private pilot certificate at 17, he has flown more than 100 models of general aviation airplanes. Stall Fences Robertson, Sportsman, Horton, MidAmerica, Wing X extensions, and other wing modifications make the 180/185 more capable when you're flying low and slow. Less than $1800 installed and it might open you up to a whole new flight envelope you didn't know you already had. Similar tanks for some models of 206s and 207s and the 210D through F add from 28 to 30 gallons and about 36 inches to the wingspan. They do make a . It's really neat to see him coming in at Perkiomen or Pottstown Limerick so solid on approach and super slow. The Horton wing tips and stall fences might help there. Ive had the pleasure to fly a 172 with an o-360, constant speed, sportsman and wing extensions installed. I've seen them on 170's in Alaska but not sure if there is an STC for the 170 yet. The transfer of auxiliary fuel can be initiated when the mains are about half-empty; transfer time is 20 to 30 minutes. lakes. All Cessna models 180, 182 GTOW 2,950 lbs. micro VGs? The performances of different airplanes within the same model can vary by as much as 10 percent based simply on pilot capability, aircraft rigging, and engine and propeller efficiency. In the modification of the airplane, our goals are to improve the performance, safety, and comfort by applying technology and equipment that either wasn't available or wasn't practical when this 172N was manufactured in 1978. Products This takes many hours. This Cessna will hold an mid-upper 30's mph sta. Thanks for your suggestions. Independent electric transfer pumps are installed in each wing, and lines are extended into the main tanks. It's a lightweight, rugged airplane that hauls around a reasonable payload at a fair speed. His book says he refused to fly one after that. Text or call, no email due to spammers. Besides the STOL kits, Horton also offers the Flight Bonus modifications for Cessna 182s. All C-180 and C-182 owners will benefit with a GTOW of 2,950 lbs. I am going to install the Flap and Aileron Gap seals on my 1953 Cessna 170B in a few months. Thats probably why no one brought them up. Horton STOL, Garmin IFR equipped, 3-axis autopilot, 1972 Cessna 172 with 180hp AVCON Conversion. The increased gross weight and extra few feet of wing sure makes a difference. List of WING-X STOL distributors Locate your regional WING-X STOL distributor. Price: $18,500.00. For a list of parts included see :Bill of Materials, Call us at 1-800-835-2051 / 620-326-2241 The slow landing performance is not . As you recall from your flight training days, modern general aviation aircraft are designed in such a manner that the stall starts at the inboard portion of the wing and then moves outwards as the angle of attack is increased. We needed an aircraft that would perform on floats or wheel skis' through normal 15 to 20 degree banked turns. when combined with additional modifications. Read about other great products for your Cessna. Whats the best bang for buck on making STOL mods on an early 172? Series 12 / 13 / 15 and 79: 206 / 207 / T207. This airplane is of STOL type, meaning "Short Take-Off and Landing". It's the same friendly, informative place for all things Cessna 172, now with a larger group of pilots and state-of-the-art forum software. We eventually chose the Horton STOL-Craft kit for a variety of reasons. Is this the motor on the plane? Airport overviews from the air or ground, Tails and Winglets The Horton STOL Conversion will give the advantage of taking-off and landing at a slower speed, the ability to get out of grass strips easier, obtain better performance at high altitudes, with better aileron control at low speeds, reduce the tendency to spin and reduce the stall speed. My A&P bought a C-180 with a Horton already installed, drilled it out and installed the Sportsman kit. Horton, Inc. Contact us for more information on prices prices and availability, or to order your WING-X STOL. Views from inside the cockpit, Aircraft Cabins Empty weight is increased by about 38 pounds. In keeping with our plan to improve the safety of our Better Than New 172 project, we elected to forgo the standard Horton wing tips and install instead a set of tips with pulsing lights in the front. 1959 Cessna 172 Skyhawk AirplaneN228NY180 h.p. I first contacted the company back in 1999 and Horton sent along a reprint of a 1991 Aviation Consumer article that reported a speed increase of 14 knots following the Flight Bonus installation on a 1968 Skylane. They do make a difference, but nothing replaces horsepower to shorten Takeoff run and increase climb rate. 172, 172A THRU 172L 175, 175A THRU 175C, P175D R172E THRU R172J 180, 180A THRU 180N . Not readily visible in a complete conversion, but very important are the control surface seals, also known as gap seals. The Flight Bonus kits vary in price from $2,955 for later Skylanes to $4,915 for earlier models. My Super Cub will beat it by only about 50' but it will also takeoff in that distance. The VGs are located on the wings, the underside of the horizontal stabilizer, and on both sides of the vertical stabilizer. Technical Support Horton has been in the modification business for years, making a range of products from STOL kits to drag reduction fairings and mods. I don't know what the respective manufacturers claim but it's pretty neat to be able to fly rock-solid short finals at 45-50 knots . Rod, I can't speak for a "which is better" but both the Sportsman and Horton STOL-equipped 172s I've flown do show marked improvement in slow-speed control. ). Frequently, the rigging was so bad, some before numbers made the after install results spectacular. I have seen those on the Horton and perhaps others. Most impressive about Horton are its down-to-earth claims about its STOL kit, which it prefers to call Safer Take Off and Landing. 514 337 7588 or 800-325-2588 Email; info@wingxstol.com Flight / Operating Manual Supplement No. There is an 800 ft long ultralite field nearby that I visit regularly. Most of the Cessna STOL kits list for $799, but because of the lack of commonality of parts with the rest of the fleet, the Skymaster kit can cost as much as $1,393. Great advice from the others. . Replacement wingtips are the same design as the Horton STOL-Craft conversion tips, except the tips are designed to fit Cessna's leading edge. My previous tailwheel 172 had a Bush STOL kit that significantly improved control at low speeds. They were not too droopy. During the time I operated the airport I had a chance to fly a couple of other (newer) 182's; mine would outrun all of them by a considerable margin. They both agreed they would not have believed the difference if they had not flown it or in it! When flown properly and rigged correctly.proper use of rudders with Horton kit will . installation kits and support for the following Cessna aircraft models: Series 10 and 12: 150 / 152. but I'm not an AP but was working under the supervision of an IA. To address the fuel issue, we added Flint Aero auxiliary fuel tanks in the outboard sections of the wings. Sold as a set of two. Tail and Winglet closeups with beautiful airline logos. The VG kit is compatible with the leading edge cuff kits (Sportsman, Horton, Robertson, etc). when combined with additional modifications. Pictures of great freighter aircraft, Government Aircraft No Issues, No Corrosion. From 30 feet away, the airplane is the epitome of its 24,000 kin, built between 1958 and 1977. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Not readily visible in a complete conversion, but very important are the control surface seals, also known as gap seals. 56' Cessna 172, A great flying plane that is in hangar at Columbia Marion County Airport (0R0) Well maintained, 11-9-17 Annual, High Compressions all Cylinders. FOM Supplement No. Roanoke Court, Hillsboro, Oregon 97123; 503/681-0685. USER_MINI_PROFILE. Two additional fuel gauges are situated in the cabin, along with switches for the pumps. At the CPA Rigging class my 172 was used for the early model sample plane. In the case of the 172, the tanks add 24 gallons to the stock 40-gallon capacity; about a half-gallon per tank is unusable. Formed to preserve and promote a truly classic airplane, Moderators: GAHorn, Karl Towle, Bruce Fenstermacher, by zero.one.victor Fri May 21, 2004 7:05 pm, by Joe Moilanen Sat May 22, 2004 2:19 am, by zero.one.victor Sat May 22, 2004 2:46 pm, Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 19 guests. Best STOL kitted Cessna I flew was a 402B with the Robertson STOL kit. 172. With our 180-hp engine, the extra fuel should equate to an extra 2.5 hours, for a total endurance of about 6.5 hours. The designs and construction methods of general aviation airplanes really are fairly efficient considering the demand that airframes be light, strong, durable, and easy to maintain. Do a search on "flap gap seals fowler" (click the button. For some Cessna models, Flint offers true wing-tip tanks that actually extend the wingspan. I used cherry-max to the tune of $300+ extra. Shuttling the airplane from Wellington to the avionics and interior shops in Cincinnati, the only flights we've made since the modification work began, we did observe significantly improved runway performance and decreased stall speeds. 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