Photo above – Capt Robert DelTufo proudly stands next to the N485CA 2025 Cessna C-182T. Photo credit -New Jersey Wing, Civil Air Patrol.
The New Jersey Wing of Civil Air Patrol (CAP) has announced the addition of a brand-new 2025 Cessna C-182T Skylane to its fleet. The plane, designated N485CA, was delivered last week from the Textron Aviation factory in Independence, Kansas, and arrived at Trenton-Robbinsville Airport (N87) on Wednesday, June 11.
Piloted by Capt Robert DelTufo and 1st Lt Girish Mandhwani, the aircraft completed a crosscountry ferry flight covering over 1,000 nautical miles. The route included scheduled fuel and rest stops at Salem-Leckrone Airport (KSLO) in Illinois and Allegheny County Airport (KAGC) in Pennsylvania.
The 2025 Cessna C-182T is a four-seat, fuel-efficient single-engine aircraft known for its reliability, performance, and versatility. It comes equipped with the advanced Garmin G1000 NXi avionics suite, offering improved situational awareness, faster processing and superior display clarity for both VFR and IFR flight operations.
With a powerful 230-horsepower engine and modern navigation features, it’s ideal for CAP’s three congressionally chartered missions: Emergency Services, Aerospace Education and Cadet Programs.
“This aircraft is a significant investment in the future readiness of our wing,” said Col Amy Myzie, Commander of the New Jersey Wing. “The advanced avionics and enhanced safety features of the C-182T will expand our capabilities across a wide range of missions—from search and rescue to disaster relief and critical training for our cadets and aircrews.”
Maj Wasim Baig, NJ Wing’s Director of Operations, added: “The delivery of N485CA is an exciting step forward. It will be utilized for flight training, mission readiness exercises, and operational support during statewide emergency responses. Our crews are already preparing to integrate this aircraft into upcoming training and missions.”
The new Cessna 182 will also serve as a platform for orientation flights for cadets, helping inspire the next generation of aviators and aerospace professionals.
With this latest addition, the NJ Wing continues its commitment to maintaining a modern, mission-ready fleet capable of supporting both state and national objectives.
Founded in 1941 and established as the official civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force seven years later, Civil Air Patrol is chartered by Congress as a nonprofit organization for the purposes of youth development, aerospace education, and to promote general aviation. In an auxiliary role as a Total Force partner of the Air Force, CAP operates the world’s largest fleet of single-engine aircraft for search and rescue, disaster relief, training, and education. Civil Air Patrol is dedicated to serving America’s communities, saving lives, and shaping futures.
