TRIM!!!
TRIM!!!
TRIM!!!
The 182 (and other such aircraft) are flown with trim controls.
Set the proper trim prior to taking the runway, add power and with a
gentle tug, the airplane flys off the runway.
Adjust the elevator trim for climb airspeed and the rudder trim to
center the ball.
Level off for cruise, readjust the pitch and yaw trims after setting power.
To descend, reduce power (or set down trim if you can stay out of the
yellow arc with power) and readjust rudder trim.
What are you doing that requires large control inputs?

Jay Honeck wrote:
She was impressed with the interior room of the Skylane, but, being just 5
feet tall, she found the Cessna to be too "tall" for her comfort (I.E.: the
seating and panel position restricted her forward visibility too much, even
with a pillow) -- and she absolutely despised the 182's truck-like handling
characteristics.