The International Cessna 170 Association

OK, So I found a guy who wanted to sell his airplane really bad and the final price offered reflected his desire. So I purchased a metalized 1948 C-170 and I have 25 + hours in it. I think it flys just as good (and better rigged) than my C120. It only added 24 pounds to the total weight. So if anyon...

Gentlemen,

thanks for your responses and time. I spoke with a few of you on the phone. Thanks and I have decided to stick with the fabric if I get a '48 C-170 based on more people making comments about little things that were not to their liking.

Thanks Again.

bill ward

Gentleman, I have read the posts about the metalized wings, but I can't find anyone listing specific pros/cons (other than originallity or future repairs) If you own or have flown a metalized 170 (or maybe even the 120/140 clan) please give me a call. I would like to hear some first hand accounts. I...

I read the posts about how great these props are with the Kenmore STC, but can you get the STC for this prop for a ragwing C-170?

If so do you need C-180 gear legs or can you do it with 8.00X6 or 8.50X6 tires while using the stock gear legs?

Thanks
Bill Ward

If a fellow was to sell or buy a Grimes landing light that is in working order what would be a dollar value for that particular item.
I am sure someone can tell me what they have bought or sold one for recently.

thanks as bunch
bill w.

I have a retractable landing light off of a 1948. I have pulled the cover off and everything looks good but i don't know how to check if it is good or not.

Give me a call and maybe I can assist you.

Bill Ward
208-681-8757

My mechanic said he bought a bolt kit for his old straight tail 182 when he went through it. I look in aircraft spruce but was unable to find one for the 170. Does anyone know if you can get one (I have a 1948) for a 170 or is there one for perhaps a 172 that would give you 95% of what you would nee...

thanks a buch, i was hoping to do some flying after getting some time under my belt and i am sure that i would need to get through a commercial rating. but that is neither here nor there. right now i am applying there as well as everywhere in idaho so we will see how it goes. thanks for the info aga...

Is anyone or does anyone on the site know an Alaska State Trooper? I am curiose about how they persive their job, how good the perks are, ect. if so let me know. I am starting the interview process this week and would love to hear some first hand accounts over just the great rumors. (but some of the...

ok thanks for the web address.
bill w.

does anyone know of a rebuild kit or where i can find some good info. on my grimes landing light. i would like to get it working but if not i might be temped to do something else.
it looks clean and good but i don't want to screw anything up.

thanks
bill w.

here's a dumb question. what would you use for the engine mount, i.e. the guy who has the flat tire one?
bill w.

just wondering. i just recently overhauled my C-145-2 so no there will be no engine upgrades or changes for at least as long as i own the airplane. Mainly i was just wanting to hear someone brag about their bird if they did have this conversion.

thanks again
bill w.

i am not interested in putting one on because of a recent overhaul, but i see an STC for a conversion to put on a lycoming 0-320. does anyone have one, and if so do you like it? i just couldn't help but think that since you get "almost the same" horse power out of an 0-320 but with a lot l...

Does any members have the structural drawings for the Installation of leading edge landing lights (2) as a unit outboard of structure, this is STC SA1-647.
If so i would like to obtain a copy.

thanks bill w.