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by Alaska170A
Sun May 04, 2014 5:54 pm
Forum: The Pilot Lounge
Topic: McCauley 1A175 8044 For A 170A
Replies: 1
Views: 2355

McCauley 1A175 8044 For A 170A

Hello, I was looking for some feedback on putting a McCauley 1A175 8044 on my 49 170A, I have heard that a 8042 is the ticket for a stock 170?? Right now I am running a 7651 and could use better take off performance (without buying a 180) I am trying to learn how all these number affect performance ...
by Alaska170A
Thu Aug 01, 2013 2:20 am
Forum: The Pilot Lounge
Topic: 170A or 170B
Replies: 5
Views: 3092

Re: 170A or 170B

After many hours of research and talking to a few pilots and hearing the responses on here I have decided to keep my A model. It is going in next week to have the gears installed and I got some double pucks for it also, Thanks for the reply's I think I am money ahead keeping what I have until its ti...
by Alaska170A
Sun Jul 21, 2013 3:34 pm
Forum: The Pilot Lounge
Topic: 170A or 170B
Replies: 5
Views: 3092

170A or 170B

Hi, I have a pickle of a decision to make and would like to hear some advice. I have a really nice 170A all metal that needs nothing! I am looking at a 52 170B that is also a beautiful airplane and has some nice mods, it has sportsman Stol, VG's, 180 gear 8:50 X 10 tires along with a float kit. It d...
by Alaska170A
Fri Sep 21, 2012 3:32 am
Forum: The Pilot Lounge
Topic: Getting My PPL, What will be the hardest part???
Replies: 16
Views: 13625

Getting My PPL, What will be the hardest part???

Hi, I am trying to figure out what is going to be my hardest part and maybe get some stories from you guys on what was harder for you getting your ppl. I have 48 hours and have passed my written with a 87%, i have been dreading my check ride and oral exam. I have met all the requirements but just ha...
by Alaska170A
Mon Jul 02, 2012 10:47 pm
Forum: The Pilot Lounge
Topic: Private Airstrip On My Property
Replies: 6
Views: 5952

Private Airstrip On My Property

I have some questions about building my own airstrip on my property, I do not know if this is legal to do or the people that need to be contacted in order to do so. I have a 650ft area with small trees across the road i would be taken off from about 30ft tall. I would be crossing over other private ...
by Alaska170A
Thu Jun 07, 2012 4:19 am
Forum: The Pilot Lounge
Topic: I need a good flight instructor.
Replies: 0
Views: 6403

I need a good flight instructor.

I am looking for a good flight instructor in the Wasilla, Anchorage area. I am working 2 weeks on and 2 weeks off on the Slope so i have a very flexible schedule. Any suggestions or referrals would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!
by Alaska170A
Wed Jun 06, 2012 2:42 am
Forum: The Pilot Lounge
Topic: Flight Instruction in Alaska
Replies: 3
Views: 2399

Flight Instruction in Alaska

Hi, I am a proud new owner of a beautiful 1949 170A, I am a student pilot that has 26 hours in a 172. I work on the North slope on a 2x2 schedule and am having a hard time getting a school that can accommodate a ground school session also i cant seem to find a instructor that i can work with steady....