A Squared: It is a bit heavier than a 172 but I take your point. I'm referring to the sweet point on the prop pitch/RPM/IAS where the prop really starts to bite. There's a noticeable surge in 'oomph' around 45-50 kts. I fly a 172 as well and there's certainly a difference in prop response at certain speeds, nothing to do with the extra 55 hp, (where do you get 50% extra power from?) which is as it should be otherwise there would be no point in having a CS prop, other than it's a damn sight quieter in the cruise than a fixed pitch.
Edit: Error on my part, the 182 has a 230 hp donk so an extra 50 hp.
Last edited by thing; 17th Aug 2013 at 02:13.