Bushliner 1850EX

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Specifications | 1850EX | Skywagon 180 | Super Skywagon A185F |
Certification | Experimental | Certified | Certified |
Capacity | 4 | 4 | 6 |
Length | 25’ 9” | 25’ 9” | 25’ 9” |
Wing Span | 38’ 1” | 36’ 1” | 36’ 1” |
Wing Area | 181 sqft | 174 Sqft | 174 Sqft |
Fuel Capacity | 112 Gal | 65 Gal | 88 Gal (max) |
Unusable Fuel | 4 Gal | 10 Gal | 4 Gal |
Empty Weight | 1,800 Lbs | 1,650 Lbs | 1,750 Lbs |
Gross Weight | 3,500 Lbs | 2,800 Lbs | 3,350 Lbs |
Wing Loading | 18.3 lb/sqft | 16.1 Lb/sqft | 19.3 Lb/sqft |
Engine | Cont. IO-520* | Cont. O-470 | Cont. IO-520 |
Performance | Performance | Performance | Performance |
Max Speed | 170 Mph | 170 Mph | 178 Mph |
Cruise Speed | 165 Mph | 163 Mph | 167 Mph |
Range | <1,200 Miles | 890 Miles | 830 Miles |
Stall Speed | 37 Mph | 55 Mph | 56 Mph |
Climb Rate | 1,600 Fpm* | 1,100 Fpm | 1,000 FPM |
*These figures vary depending on the engine, and other upgrades.
1850EX kits are a replica of a Cessna 180-185 offering the same advantages with improved performance. The kit is all aluminum construction. The performance increase comes primarily from a longer wing, an extra foot per side at the root of the wing, not at the wing tip, thus a longer flap, better STOL, cruise, payload and fuel capacity, without reducing aileron control.

























“After years of research on what aircraft to buy for a backcountry / family airplane, I stumbled across my dream airplane. One I didn’t even know existed. It’s a Cessna 185 clone in the experimental category.
My plane is called the Super Cyclone 185, now renamed and further improved by Bushliner and known as the Bushliner 1850EX.
I am amazed every time I fly it. In my opinion it is the best backcountry all around airplane on the market. It’s essentially a 4 place super cub on steroids. I can haul 4 large people comfortably, 80 gallons of fuel, and 300 lbs of luggage. I can fly fast or slow. I have never taken over 800’ of runway fully loaded, even in poor conditions. These long wings love to fly.
One of my favorite attributes is that it’s in new condition. It’s not a 50 + year old airplane, but yet it has the straight tail, extended wing and all the backcountry mods that make a Cessna 185 even better.
This take off was with a full camp loaded down with gear. The other day by myself, light I was taking off in around 190’.”
– Travis Schneider

