I flew the 182 home to Iowa yesterday from far Eastern (almost coastal) Virginia. 7.2 with a headwind averaging about 20 knots. As a VFR pilot, it is nice to have the power to get up through even a fairly high scattered layer to cooler, smoother air. Yesterday I went to 10,500 for cloud clearance. I would say the 150 is more fun to fly, but the 182 is more satisfying.
Getting some 100LL for $3.73 at Warsaw, IN (lower than anything in Iowa):
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Lean of Peak in a carbureted 182 (WOT @ 8,500):
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Satisfied new owner:
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