Dave wrote:

Newps wrote:

Dave wrote:


I'm wondering if there is a difference between older and newer 182s (I
fly a B model). I frankly don't know what
these guys are talking about.

The small tail birds flew a little different. The small tail went up to
about 1965.


Mine (1959) is the last of the straight tails. I haven't flown any
newer 182s, so can't comment on their flying characteristics.

That's different. The straight tails actually have a more effective
vertical stab and rudder than any of the swept tails. However you also
had a smaller elevator, lots of guys with the later small tails, early
60's, wouldn't use 40 flaps without people or other weight in the back.