What's the cruise speed of a Cessna 180 on floats?

Freetime · Post by **Freetime** » Wed May 27, 2020 4:09 pm

Thanks!

goingnowherefast · Post by **goingnowherefast** » Wed May 27, 2020 5:22 pm

Late model (large cabin) with 2960s and O-470 with 260hp mod at 23 squared was about 120-125mph

New Antique Pilot · Post by **New Antique Pilot** » Wed May 27, 2020 6:26 pm

My 1961 Cessna 180 on EDO 2870’s does 120 mph at 22 1/2 and 2300 rpm.

NAP

Freetime · Post by **Freetime** » Wed May 27, 2020 7:03 pm

Thank you all!

tractor driver · Post by **tractor driver** » Thu May 28, 2020 11:36 am

C-180H, 0470 230 hp, 23 square, on 2870’s with the longer float struts was a tad quick.
Consistently 130mph.

Its What I do · Post by **Its What I do** » Thu May 28, 2020 11:41 am

180 J with 0470R on cap floats . 23.5-2300 136mph fastest on the coast .