The story
The Cessna 180 is the 182's tougher, older sibling — same basic airframe, but a tailwheel and a work ethic. It made its name hauling people and cargo into places without pavement, and good ones are still worked hard and prized by their owners.
In 1964, Jerrie Mock flew a Cessna 180 named Spirit of Columbus around the world — the first woman to fly solo around the globe.
Quick answers
How do you identify a Cessna 180 Skywagon?
Looks like a 182 but sits nose-high on a tailwheel, with an upright, squared-off fin instead of the 182's swept one. Often wearing floats, skis, or oversized tires. Count the side windows: 1953–63 models have two, 1964 and later have three.
What does a Cessna 180 Skywagon sound like?
A confident O-470 rumble — deeper than the trainers, often on floats or big tires.
How fast is the Cessna 180 Skywagon?
Top speed is 148 kts.
How many passengers does the Cessna 180 Skywagon carry?
Up to 5. A typical layout is 1 pilot + 3 to 5 passengers.
How far can the Cessna 180 Skywagon fly?
Range is about 890 nmi.
How big is the Cessna 180 Skywagon?
It is 25 ft 9 in long and 35 ft 10 in across the wings.
When did the Cessna 180 Skywagon first fly?
Its first flight was in 1952.
How many Cessna 180 Skywagons have been built?
6,193 built.
How rare is a Cessna 180 Skywagon in Bogey?
COMMON. Everyday traffic. You will catch plenty of these, and every first catch still counts. Your first Cessna 180 Skywagon catch is worth 25 points.
