Was hooked on aviation by the Mount Cook Airlines 185s on skis way back in the seventies when living there (Mt Cook). Was about 2 1/2 years old. First flight ever was in a 185 aged about three, still remember to this day!
Have flown both in my career, early model ones are the best, power to weight ratio better as they are made of lighter aluminium.
They perform well, look cool, sound great and teach pilots what to do with their feet!
Would really like to have one of my own.
We need a few more pics of 180s and 185s on this thread.