The Cessna 182 Skylane offers a step up from the 172 with more power, a higher useful load, and 880 nautical miles of range. Popular with owners who need to carry more weight or fly longer distances, the Skylane is a proven four-seat workhorse that handles short and unpaved strips with ease.
Costs are estimates and vary based on fuel prices, annual flight hours, maintenance programs, insurance, hangar fees, and region. The low end reflects direct operating costs; the high end includes fixed costs amortized over ~200 flight hours per year.