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182. Best all around plane IMHO. I've owned low wing, high wing, turbine, and twin. If I could only have one for the rest of my life it would be a T182T.

If fueling a high wing is that big a deal, part with the extra $0.25-$0.50 per gallon and buy full serve.

And using the word 'salty' is another indicator that you have a teenage girl around the house. As do I.
 
Rcmutz said:
First off, I am going to delete all my aircraft porn sites, so I stop looking, second, I am going to get my IFR currency back so I am more apt to take those XC flights, and third, I am going to take the same money I would of spent on a C182 or Bo, and begin to upgrade my Tiger to my specs.
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In summary, "Love the one your with." Probably a sage approach.
 
Don't know why anyone would trade a Tiger for anything else. Looks cool on the ramp, enjoy the sports-car handling of the Grumman in the air. Outfit her with what you need and fly the wings off her. You already know and love it.
 
texashikergal02 said:
Don't know why anyone would trade a Tiger for anything else. Looks cool on the ramp, enjoy the sports-car handling of the Grumman in the air. Outfit her with what you need and fly the wings off her. You already know and love it.
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LOL! Yep!
 
flyersfan31 said:
182. Best all around plane IMHO. I've owned low wing, high wing, turbine, and twin. If I could only have one for the rest of my life it would be a T182T.

If fueling a high wing is that big a deal, part with the extra $0.25-$0.50 per gallon and buy full serve.

And using the word 'salty' is another indicator that you have a teenage girl around the house. As do I.
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His Tiger will go about as fast at much less cost. He doesn't need the load hauling capability. And the difference in handling is Sports Car vs. Truck.
 
jkaduk said:
His Tiger will go about as fast at much less cost. He doesn't need the load hauling capability. And the difference in handling is Sports Car vs. Truck.
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Bingo! That is why I am not able to pull the trigger on a Bo or C182 versus the Tiger. My Tiger is a 135KT true airspeed plane, 4 hrs +1 endurance, 900# useful load, 430W and Century 1. I have resolved that my mission does not require a Bo, if and when, I or my wife can not get up on the wing, I will look to try on, and possibly buy a high wing.

All the thoughts and comments have been good to help me work through this.
 
I think OP should sell. In fact, I might be interested in helping him out by taking that Tiger off his hands!! Seriously, keep the Tiger but if you change your mind ....get a hold of me immendiately!! Jeff
 
jpflysdfw said:
I think OP should sell. In fact, I might be interested in helping him out by taking that Tiger off his hands!! Seriously, keep the Tiger but if you change your mind ....get a hold of me immendiately!! Jeff
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If you are really interested in a Tiger, I would post on a list server called Grumman Gang. You never know who might be interested in selling their Tiger or Cheetah.
 
All -around is the key qualifier, though. Long paved runways? Great. But the 182 is fine on short dirt or Bigtown Class B.
 
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