The International Cessna 170 Association

Yes theres a city named Galena, west of Fairbanks on the Yukon River but there is also a company in Fairbanks called Galena Avionics thats done some radio work for me in the past. A one man operation that does great work.

Brandon Leary

Will do Tim. I am planning a trip this spring to have a new intercom system installed by Galena Avionics if The Tax man doesnt hit me to hard.

Brandon

Just some info on the Franklin Conversion. I installed a 220 hp Franklin with a Mcauley CS prop this summer in my 1952 170B. I have only flown it about 4 hrs since completing it in the middle of Sept. Either the wx is crap or I have to work. So I am waiting for ski season to put it through its paces...

The court case about the pilot suing the state of Alaska for the frozen windsock is a joke. I know the pilot personally. had a few beers one night awhile back and told him what I thought of it. Didnt go over to well with him. The guy is a fraud. people like him shouldnt be flying. They are whats hur...

Whats all involved in installing a set of 175 tanks? Are they hard to find? Is there a difference between the 52 gallon 175 tanks and the 52 gal 172 tanks? Almost done with my Franklin conversion. Hopfully by the end of the month. Will give a full report with pics when done. Thanks, Brandon Leary Be...

The only doubts I have had with my Franklin Installation is with having enough fuel on board. Can anybody tell me what my options are for exstending my fuel range with out having to carry alot of jerry jugs around. This could a problem especially on floats. I know the increase in speed will compensa...

I appreciate all the help so far, and as for the fin on the bottom does any one know the partnumber or where I can get one?

I purchased my 0 smoh engine from Bruce Kown at Classic Air in Georgia.


Thanks, Brandon Leary
Bethel, Alaska

I am currently installing a Franklin 220 HP conversion in my 1952 170B and purchased a set of EDO 2440 floats with 170 rigging to replace my EDO 2000's. Am wondering if there is anyone out there who has experience with this combination, especially when it comes to installing the 2440's. Any input, c...