El Maximo wrote:
"gwengler" wrote in message
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As far as utility goes, the C182 is unbeatable in
that class. Look at weight, weight & balance issues, short field take
off and landing distances, winter operation, rough airfield operation,
etc. etc.

Two friends of mine got stranded by weather on their way back from Oshkosh a
couple years back. They rented an Expedition to drive home, but couldn't fit
everything in the plane into the SUV.

I can tell you from personal experience that a C182 baggage area will
hold more than the trunk of a Nissan Altima.