Cessna 172 180hp conversion full review with flight
Cessna 172 Penn Yan 180hp conversion airplane full review including flight and performance comparison
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Cessna 172 - 180 conversion is one of the most popular planes. This conversion gives excellent performance upgrades to the 172 including great climb rate, a service ceiling over 19,000ft, cruise speed over 150mph, and higher gross weight. This increased performance from the Cessna 172-180 conversion makes it not only a joy to fly but a safer plane in difficult weather and terrain.
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Correction-I need to add a correction to the video about the damage history of the plane. There was minor damage that occurred in 1995. Looks like from the report a hard landing and prop touched the ground. It was professionally repaired and logged and flown for many years after. Also, since the engine and the prop have been replaced in 2017, the current engine, and the prop are not the ones involved in the hard landing. This is not a factor we would have a concern about on a plane but would like to mention it.
I just purchased one of these with the 180 upgrade and can't wait to go pick it up. Flying this back cross country I'll post you with my trip details.
It's great to get back to you
... hermosa nave... Vale la pena actualizarla y a todas... Gracias por compartir...
Another great video, Thank you
Thank you for watching
Excellent video on this aircraft...
I flew a Cessna 172XP in the late 70's or very early 80's, nice performing aircraft, close to a 182... major boost to a SkyHawk...
Didn't the 172XP have a Continental fuel injected 195hp engine?
That 180hp kit makes the 172 a super fun plane. Gives it the spice it needs at MAUW on back country airstrips.
It is a good upgrade and fun to fly with increased performance
This is a beautiful 172/ 180 hp Conversion
It is a very nice plane. Don't see them often in this nice of condition.
As a newbie, i was wanting to see the throttle control and also the yoke control & surfaces it moves. But thanks for sharing this cool 180hp conversion video! I always say more power is safer and would make me more comfortable climbing at 1000ft /min than the 600 ft./min of the Cessna150. I also luv the upgrade avionics, that is comforting too.
You are welcome, glad you enjoyed the video. Increased climb performance is definitely a nice safety factor.
Very nice
Beautiful Plane
It is a very nice plane.
You have excellent content…..
Thank you for watching and your comment.
I would like to make a suggestion, change the type of microphone you are using, there are better ones for this type of application where the audio is cleaner. Thanks for the videos and thanks for sharing.
Appreciate your suggestion, we’ve looked into other options and may get a different mic in the future. Thanks for watching
Very nice plane with the 180 hp conversion. Great for high density altiude airports. Not as fast or as much load as a 182 but cheaper operating expenses.
Very true, it’s a nice compromise if it fits a pilot’s requirements.
Nice video for a newbie
Glad you enjoyed the video.
you make the best detailed videos!
The 152 I trained in had a 200hp conversion engine. Not Really, Lol. Great channel despite the fact that I'm not in the market to purchase an aircraft.
Thanks for the comment.
Not bad for an airframe originally certified in the 1950's with the 145 H.P. Continental O-300 engine and a gross weight of 2200 lbs.
The 172 is definitely an airframe that has stood the test of time with just some modifications over the years.
Is it Autopilot equipped? Can it carry 4 adult pax for a 2 hour flight?
Rod Cichon: Do you have any experimental Slings coming in to buy??
Goodness, .
Is this conversion a complete engine swap, or adding different components to increase HP?
Is it already sold?
This may be one
Excellent airplane. Please tell us what the Vx and Vy are with the 180 HP. I’m watching the video now and was rather impressed with 1000 FPM at 100 (knots? Mph?)... implies one hell of an obstacle-clearing Vx...Peace...
I do not believe the Vx and Vy changed with the upgrade. Best rate of climb (Vy) is 68 mph. The speed was 100mph in the video. If you fly the best rate of climb, you will have a higher pitch attitude and your climb would be even more than 1000fpm. You're right, it has an impressive obstacle clearance capability.
@@aerolife1646 it was 100KT, not 100mph.
According to the Information manual for the 172Q, which is the Cessna-built 180 HP version of the fixed gear 172, Vy at sea level is 73 KIAS, and Vx at sea level is 62 KIAS.
Can we put the Lycoming 390 in there? The 215 horsepower version? And then put that performance exhaust system on there that would give us an extra 10 15 horsepower
Cessna 172 aircraft have very little performance increase upgrading from 180hp to 200 because of the parasitic drag and the heavier weight of the bigger engine. Cessna made a 172 with 210hp engine - it’s called a Hawk XP. It can climb better but the cruise speed is the same as this one. The payload increase was only 100lbs where this one was 200lbs. So I think the sweet spot for a 172 is 180hp. That’s probably the reason all newer Cessna 172 come with 180hp from the factory. Hope this helps
@@aerolife1646 good info thanks!
@@aerolife1646 so what would the sweet spot for 177 be? But with the sweet spot for 182 be? Your opinion is fine
The 390 is for experimental aircraft only
Are the flaps limited to 30°?
How much?
What’s the useful load?
In a 172-180 conversion, the useful load is usually around 1100lbs depending on equipment
first 180 hp was the Cessna Cutlass, not the 172S
You're correct. I mentioned the Cutlass RG in the video at kzhead.info/sun/qpqooJmMamloaa8/bejne.html
The IAS is in knots, not in mph.
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Video says no flaps ~ I see about 20 on the flaps????
Good observation - here's what happened. The first approach (inside view) was a no flap landing. The second approach and landing (outside view) showed a landing with flaps, as mentioned in the text of the video - normal landing uses flaps. (We had to do a second landing due to the outside camera footage being unusable from the first landing.)
A 40k airplane with 70k in equipment ??
Is there. Phone number I can reach you at regarding the plane?
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12 yr old daughter? You mean your 12 yr old "auto pilot". The older the "auto pilot" gets, the better pilot she becomes. :-)
That is very true. It is also easy to train them when they are young. Overall I think when parents get kids involved in activities it is good for their future.
Are you kidding me
This thing looks so 1950.... the airplane
More accurately it looks so 1973 :)
Cessna will sell you a brand new 172 and it looks basically the same.