The International Cessna 170 Association

Those air show guys probably don't (theoretically) exceed the airplane's legal limits. They do get low-altitude waivers and have to demonstrate air show proficiency to the FAA. (When I competed in aerobatics with my S1S Pitts I got a low-altitude waiver from an FAA inspector who watched perform a se...

I agonized over this when I bought my 170. I keep my plane in a T hangar on a public airport and the fire code forbids storing fuel in the hangar. After investigating many options I finally decided on the simplest method, fueling with a ladder from 5 gallon containers. It's good exercise and can be ...

A few weeks ago Tom Anderson of XP Mods had a set of 180 gear legsfor sale. I believe the price was $1,800.
Rudy

Back in the early 70's I attended the Miami Air Races where a pilot with a beefed up Swift put on an incredible aerobatic show, including numerous hard negative G maneuvers. I could hardly believe what I was seeing. I heard that subsequently the airplane came apart on him with prdictable results. Bu...

Koop, since you have the lady legs it's almost a sure thing that you have stock 170 legs on your airplane. But if you really need expert verification, you might contact Tom Anderson of XP Modifications in Arlington WA Tel: 509-884-3355; tom@xpmods.com. "Tailwheel Tommy" as Eric calls him i...

Koop, since you have the lady legs it's almost a sure thing that you have stock 170 legs on your airplane. But if you really need expert verification, you might contact Tom Anderson of XP Modifications in Arlington WA Tel: 509-884-3355; tom@xpmods.com. "Tailwheel Tommy" as Eric calls him i...

I plan to arrive on April 2 or 3 (or possibly later) for one day only. I'll be flying N4490B a white & red 170B and parking at the General Aviation line.
I'll visit the Vintage line- Hope to see y'all
Rudy

Russ, outstanding ! I'll look for you April 2 or 3.
Rudy

Russ, I plan to be there April 2 or 3, probably only for the day. I'll be flying my 170B N4490B. Where will you be ?
Rudy

Fede, that sonds like an interesting trip- I look forward to hearing the rest of your story-
Rudy

Eric, yes I installed the big brakes on my standard "lady legs" gear.
I haven't noticed any tendency to nose over ! The brakes feel just as they should- effective but not overly so.
Rudy

I'm sending the 337's to Velvet. I really appreciate everyone's help in getting the field approval, especially Shawn who sent me his 337. Many thanks ! I installed the new double-puck brakes as well as the solid axles (new ones). It was Parker Haniffin (Cleveland) Kit No. 199-62. I love the new brak...

David, it's not supposed to do that. You should be able to use cabin heat safelly, without CO. You may have a crack in your right muffler.
Rudy

Mark, my brakes are in very good condition, no corrosion. Per George's suggestion, I "broke them in" to get a glaze on the metallic lining and that helped but I've deceided to get the double-pucks and solid axles. I expect to get the axles today and plan to install the new brakes later thi...

If I had a KLN-88 I'd reluctantly spring for one current database. A lot of frequencies, RSA's etc have changed in the past 5 years. But a better bet would be to buy a GPS. I've been using my 295 yoke-mounted for the past two years and I love it ! I buy one database a year for $39 - you just downloa...