The gear is NOT "delicate" on the 177RG. And two years ago I repaired
the gear saddles on our Cardinal at a cost of three hours time and $25
in materials thanks to the information on the Cardinal Flyers Online
group. (Cessna wanted $1100 for new parts replacable in less than one
hour, total cost about $1200. Expensive, but not 'thousands')

How about no struts, cruise at 130K on 9gph, large cabin, ........


Sounds like you don't really know of which you speak.

Anyone wanting *accurate* information on Cardinals (FG or RG) should
look at the information supplied by those who DO know:
www.cardinalflyers.com

- Steve
N2679V ('Vicky') Cardinal RG '75 @ PDK, Atlanta




On Fri, 14 Jan 2005 21:50:31 -0700, Newps wrote:

The C177 RG will cost more for the same speed. Insurance will cost a
lot more. The gear is delicate on a C177, if you need to replace the
gear saddles you will spend thousands. The 182 gear is built like a
brick ****house in comparison. The 182 will cost you 1-2 gph more in
cruise. The C177 has a lot less runway performance than a 182.



Dave D wrote:
Yeah, me too. My club has a 177RG. It looks so cool. What's the difference
in performance, maintainance, and operating cost between it and a 182?

Dave


"John T" wrote in message
...

I've been flying nothing but 172's. Whats different about the C175 and

177?

John