Interview with a Skywagon.

Don "Wolfman" Wolfe generously allowed us to video and climb all over his plane, which is an exceptional example of a Cessna 180. We offered to pay to have the drool washed off, but he declined.

[@bristocamino9376]

What a beautiful classic paint scheme on this aircraft. In answer to the question: looks to me like the photo is flipped horizontally.

[@skywagonuniversity5023]

Damn, yes, Correct. Exhaust on the wrong side. Flipped photo.

[@bernardanderson3758]

Each interview you do is getting better and better because you know your aircraft like we all should know

[@skywagonuniversity5023]

Thanks.

[@kevingeary1472]

Ill be looking for Don at the airport!

[@Dustin-gf9su]

Everyone says the Beaver is the ultimate bush plane,it kinda is but the beaver is the Kenworth of bush planes the 180 is like a chipped up 1 ton , there's literally nothing to compete with it , all metal hauls a mean load and it's stol performance is unmatched when considering it's haul capacity......my dream plane

[@skywagonuniversity5023]

It's good to dream. One day ...

[@blancolirio]

Hey-its Don Wolf!

[@skywagonuniversity5023]

You have a keen eye, Juan Brown!

[@sisms4728]

Absolutely fantastic videos, I am in owe of your knowledge. Having flown countless cessnas and having owned a 59 172, I thought I knew a bit...but oh no... Well done sir, thank you for your videos.(From Devon UK).

[@skywagonuniversity5023]

High praise! Thank you!

[@FINSuojeluskunta]

I did a few of those fuel gauge installations. Really not that expensive and easy to install. Great for 172s because often times new floats or gauge calibration still don't fix their issues. The gauge and senders are like $1500 and the labor is about a day to install, maybe another half day to calibrate.

[@Cmoredebris]

Great, informative videos. Very nice 180.

[@skywagonuniversity5023]

Thank you very much!

[@ezequielmartinez3582]

those tiny tires got me fkd up.

[@skywagonuniversity5023]

Tiny? What size are you used to.

[@ezequielmartinez3582]

@@skywagonuniversity5023 we dont need to get SUS here relax your astrogen levels ok lmao 35's would be great on that bad boy lol

[@elj320]

Great videos! Thank you for your content! 🙂👍

[@skywagonuniversity5023]

Thank you.

[@jameslake5241]

Cracking video, great knowledge Mark

[@skywagonuniversity5023]

Thanks 👍

[@kevinvoges3447]

I love my '79 Skywagon (N2684K, Texas Skyway O-550, float kit [never been on floats], Sportsman, VGs, Snider speed kit, IFR, etc.). Just spent last 4 months converting interior to utility interior with all new glass, Sport Aircraft Seats, etc. Your video was excellent as always and I even learned more about my own buggy. My plane has original paint and it's still in very good shape. Just spent last 1-1/2 weeks polishing it. This featured Skywagon is a beauty for sure! Very grateful that he shared his plane with us. My plan is to replace my panel with Garmin 3X touch later this year. Questions 1. Why is my exhaust on pilot side? 2. Why were engine monitor and fuel gage added when that can be handled with 3X Touch? Thank you so much! I love all of your videos, Mark, but, of course this one was my favorite because of my '79 wagon.

[@skywagonuniversity5023]

Hi Kevin! Glad you found the video informative!

[@drifter503]

I was wondering about the 3x and the engine monitoring myself

[@jimkimmel3106]

Mark, another great video; it's obvious that you know your stuff ! Thanks

[@skywagonuniversity5023]

Thank you. Are you the Jim Kimmel of Late Night comedy fame?

[@jimkimmel3106]

@@skywagonuniversity5023 No, is he a pilot ??

[@skywagonuniversity5023]

@@jimkimmel3106 I don't think so, but he is still a human. ;-)

[@John.Halsted]

Very fun video, thank you

[@skywagonuniversity5023]

Hi John! Thanks so much. It was fun to make, and Jim is a great guy to hang out with.

[@bernardanderson3758]

Mark I would love to fly that one

[@ratherbefishing4225]

That plane is a real looker

[@skywagonuniversity5023]

It really is! Up close and personal, you can really get a sense of how well this aircraft has been taken care of.

[@AgeCobra]

Nice 190.

[@johnfitzpatrick2469]

Hello Mark from Skywagon University. Thank you for your concise and interesting reports of Light GA planes. Q1. Why does an extended dorsal fin before the tail (empennage) increase the gross load capacity? I notice this: for example, the Balanca wood and fabric (dope) plane? Moreover, some sports planes, like the SR22 and similar: are having the attachment? Student pilot (CASA) registered 🌏🇭🇲

[@skywagonuniversity5023]

I'm not sure that it does increase GW. What it does do though is keep the plane straighter on a water take-off where there are no brakes.

[@chrislewis5150]

Enjoyed this informative video.... On the 180H, the exhaust is on the Pilot side, not the Passenger. What engine?

[@benjaminhug5271]

That’s what I’m thinking

[@skywagonuniversity5023]

The photo is flipped. Exhaust is on the wrong side. Correct.

[@New2Me170B]

Which video is it from where you're talking about the float kit. That paint scheme is the same as my 170 has and I've never seen it on anything else.

[@skywagonuniversity5023]

Try this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmS4dntqpMh7bac

[@New2Me170B]

@@skywagonuniversity5023 I’ve definitely watched that video, being a 170B guy myself. But the plane from the clip was a 180. I believe you were wearing the same clothes and assumed it’s the other 180 in the hangar.

[@oliviermolinari]

When you are changing a stock instrument panel with a G3X, GTN650, G5, GMC507 Autopilot,.. like on this C180K, do you convert the type certificate from certified to experimental and if yes how easy it is with the FAA?

[@skywagonuniversity5023]

No, It is all certified.

[@mynickels]

The 79 K I am flying is a skywagon II. I know that useful is reduced but other than that I assume II is better than 1.

[@skywagonuniversity5023]

The II is a delivery package when new. A few options like post lights and a deluxe interior. Right side window operable in a 182 etc etc. With new paint, interior, engine and radios the I and II differences are lost.

[@skidsteer007]

Looking at the prop blades, I’d say the image is reversed

[@skywagonuniversity5023]

That is correct. We thought it would take longer to pick out. Well done.

[@pablogonzalez8884]

I think the picture is reversed...the exhaust has to be in the other side of the cowling, isn't it?

[@skywagonuniversity5023]

Yes. Exactly.

[@rosspipelines1]

EXHAUST ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE COWL?

[@skywagonuniversity5023]

Yes exactly.

[@sky-11]

The exhaust is on the oposite side

[@skywagonuniversity5023]

Well spotted. Backwards photo.

[@patrickdaniels2615]

Shark gills for cooling purposes.

[@skywagonuniversity5023]

The photo is reversed.

[@rogerramjet4223]

Exhaust is on the other side

[@skywagonuniversity5023]

Yes, backwards photo. Well Spotted.

[@patrickpetroff3930]

The photo appears to be mirrored.

[@skywagonuniversity5023]

You are correct.

[@nocotton]

I'm lost. Cessna made both a 180 and 185 in the same year?

[@skywagonuniversity5023]

Yes. Parallel production of all the Cessnas from The forties to the eighties roughly. 180’s were built from 1953 to 1981. The 185’s were built from 1961 to 1985.

[@skywagonuniversity5023]

Yes. Parallel production of all the Cessnas from The forties to the eighties roughly. 180’s were built from 1953 to 1981. The 185’s were built from 1961 to 1985.

[@skywagonuniversity5023]

Yes. Parallel production of all the Cessnas from The forties to the eighties roughly. 180’s were built from 1953 to 1981. The 185’s were built from 1961 to 1985.

[@skywagonuniversity5023]

Yes. Parallel production of all the Cessnas from The forties to the eighties roughly. 180’s were built from 1953 to 1981. The 185’s were built from 1961 to 1985.

[@skywagonuniversity5023]

Yes. Parallel production of all the Cessnas from The forties to the eighties roughly. 180’s were built from 1953 to 1981. The 185’s were built from 1961 to 1985.

[@TomasAWalker53]

Another great interview. It occurred to me that you haven’t had any Cessna twins on the channel? In particular, the 337s? Any interest in doing some C twins?

[@skywagonuniversity5023]

We are always interested in making videos about great examples of aircraft. If we come across a 337 we'll see if we can't make that video for you.

[@TomasAWalker53]

@@skywagonuniversity5023 That's great. I can wait. lol.

[@oscarharriet7030]

My first twin job was on the 402 with Air Central in the ‘80s. Would love to see a proper review of a modern version.

[@Carlos19956ful]

Cuánto vale?

[@RaulRodriguez-eq2no]

Cuanto vale.

[@brentdykgraaf184]

1979 model year? 180 taildragger?.... confused....but not the first time.lol.

[@skywagonuniversity5023]

Can I help you with the confusion? ;-)

[@brentdykgraaf184]

@@skywagonuniversity5023 sure...welcome it. When did Cessna drop taildraggers?

[@skywagonuniversity5023]

@@brentdykgraaf184 The 180 was produced from 1953 to 1981. The 185 was produced from 1961 to 1985. They stopped production of all single engine piston planes in 1986 for liability reasons. Then Tort reform came out and limited liability to planes that were only 18 years old or younger. This allowed Cessna to restart production of the 172, 182 and 206 in 1997/1998. Taildraggers are never going to be built again because of the liability, nor are the retractables for the same reason. (thank you attorneys) Also Textron owns Cessna and Textron owns Lycoming so a new 180 or 185 would have to have a Lycoming in it and they are not really designed for them being heavier and longer.

[@brentdykgraaf184]

@@skywagonuniversity5023 thank you sir for your knowledge..and sharing it.

[@scottstewart7159]

Image is reversed.

[@skywagonuniversity5023]

Correct. Well spotted.