Cessna 182 Skylane
Cessna · C182
Step-up from the 172 with a bigger engine. Popular for recreational flying and aerial survey work.
A RECAT F piston with 1 engine that is limited to FL200. Cruises at about 145 kts, much slower than surrounding jet traffic. Touches down at just 65 kts.
1x PistonSmallRECAT FFL200 ceilingILS capable
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Engines | 1 x Piston |
| Weight class | Small (S) |
| RECAT-EU category | F (Light) |
| Service ceiling | 20,000 ft (FL200) |
| Max climb rate | 920 fpm |
| Max descent rate | 1,000 fpm |
Speed envelope
Speeds are approximate true airspeed (TAS). At cruise altitude, the Mach number is the governing limit where shown.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum speed | 49 kts |
| Landing speed | 65 kts |
| Cruise speed | ~145 kts TAS |
| Maximum speed | ~150 kts TAS |
Runway requirements
Field lengths used in the simulation for takeoff/landing calculations.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Takeoff field length | 2,795 ft / 0.46 nm / 852 m |
| Landing field length | 2,491 ft / 0.41 nm / 759 m |
Equipment
| Capability | Status |
|---|---|
| ILS approaches | Yes |
| Fix navigation | No |
| SRS category | 1 |
| LAHSO category | 2 |
Where you'll see it
Light aircraft like the Cessna 182 Skylane appear across all airspaces as general aviation traffic, typically operating VFR at lower altitudes.