Upgraded Cessna Cardinal 177 Outperforms later 177B 

i just can't get over that rake. So fine.

long term Cardinal owner here. Since I installed the exhaust fairing on the cowl I have never had any problem with cylinder head or ail temp issues, before on climb out on hot days I had to lower the nose but not anymore. I noticed that the plane had its legs clipped (the stair step for getting in) mine had the same surgery. It might be a reach for short people but the rest of us should have no problem. It don't see what complication there is with the CS prop (mine is a B model) just push it in all the way for takeoff and landing. It's a clean airframe so it will 'float' if you come in too fast. there is no need to lower flaps until below 100 mph for landing and full flaps will help you slow down, I use one notch of flaps for takeoff since I am on grass. I cruise between 2200/2300 since that lowers the engine noise, I do like to hear some engine, the sound is reassuring 😍😎. the Card will not fly full tanks and four adults unless they're really skinny, I'm not.

imo the 177 is one of the most aesthetically sexy high wings, and the prettiest Cessna high wing. Because, cantilevered melding into a supremely raked windshield.

Adorable plane. Thanks for the introduction. 🇬🇧😎

Another great video and aeroplane. Thank you.

What a wonderful video! Thank you for sharing

We are currently seeking a 177-B. Cannot wait to find her! Great video review!

super smooth landing at the end

As usual, the best airplane review videos and the most detailed. Excellent job! Thank you!

Really a well done Video and presentation of aircraft!

Great channel!! Thank you!

Magnificent plane!

Very good. Thanks!

Great info, thanks.

The original 1968 177 Cardinal came with the 150hp Lycoming. The 177A model came with the 180hp Lycoming and a fixed pitch propellor. The 177B model came with the 180hp Lycoming and a constant speed propellor. The B model also had a change in the airfoil from the original 177.

I love your reviews. I would have an airplane again, if I could get a medical. Can't get one!!

Very nice.

The FBO/school where I got my PPL in 1993 had a 177 on the rental line for a while. It was just a few bucks more than the 172s so I got a check out and flew about 30 hours in it. 150HP so it was a touch underpowered, but it was almost always just me and one other person so it never really was an issue. Landing took a little practice. You had to get the speed right. It was noticeably less forgiving than the Skyhawk if you carried extra speed over the fence - it would float to the next county. It has a horizontal stabilator, rather than a standard elevator, so it was very light in pitch control. It all just took a few hours to get used to. I have a friend that used fly with me a lot, and to this day he still remembers the Cardinal and thought it was pretty cool. I liked it too. Always been more fond of the stiff legged version. It still looks very cool without the complexity of tucking up the gear. [edited to correct a couple of glaring typos].

Cool plane. Never knew it had 180hp option.

very nice unit!! i do prefer the green and white one ya had for sale better but this is just as nice

Got my Complex/High Performance endorsement in a 177RG. Sweet ride, but, I'm a renter. Hard to find rentals. If you get the chance to fly one, do it . Great viz without struts, very manueverable.

Next to the c337 the c177 is my favourite Cessna. Although the c337 is a twin I consider it a very similar to single. Why the cardinals because they are the most sporty looking plane with very comfortable cabin and still small in size. It’s perfect.

Great video. Thanks. Watched this a few times. Maybe I missed it. What’s the useful Load on on this STC 180 HP?

The 172 I fly has the same paint !

Just to let you know that is a straight 177 no A or B no matter what engine and prop they hung on it you still have the 2350# g/w where the A&B had a g/w of 2500#. And with the a4 engine (solid crank) there is no weigh to convert it over to a constant speed prop. Other than that nice plane & good report.

That’s a pretty clean 177. To bad Cessna never decided to keep the wing and the 200HP on the fixed gear frame. The IO360 on a 1968 FG is a blast to fly.

Does this model qualify for the upgrade to the 215 horsepower 390 CID

I checked out your website. Do you currently have any planes for sale? Everything listed was already sold.

Dear Lady, this is the plane I need, with a standard panel that I mostly like. Is this plane on sale?; please let me know as soon as possible. Thank you.

Where were the mods done? I have a 68 with a 150hp and am quite interested in boosting it.

I’m in Delray Beach Florida. Home base KLNA. Arrange a pre-buy flight?

G, day from Sydney, Australia. I would like to be a stakeholder. That Cardinal is something? * Is there or has there been a Cessna bulletin or AD on the strutless wing? * Any statistical data on fancy pants? * Any oil analysis reports? 🌏🇦🇺

How much?

Has this sold yet ?

For sale???

Magnificent plane!