The International Cessna 170 Association

I was recommended ACF-50 a while ago and have been using it ever since. I use it on bearings, pulley, etc and have had good results!

You guys are killing me. I'm heading out to the airport now to cry in my hangar.....

You're right....I really have no idea. Just going by what I see in the logs and what I have seen up close. In my mind they are original, and that is all that really matters. Either way, I still like how it all looks.

I have a pretty original interior in mine....seats and side panels have never been touched. The headliner was replaced at some point and is made of a really nice material. Aside from the one rip in the picture it is in good shape. I haven't seen any other headliners made with the material but I like...

I have them installed in mine. I believe they were original equipment, but I'm not certain. I would be real easy to make them if you were so inclined. I have considered making new ones for mine since they are pretty scratched up.

Good catch George.....fixed it.

When I took off the flaps today I found the bracket that attaches the flap spring to the flap was badly worn. The part I am talking about is on page 11 of the parts manual (6-5) and is part number 0520120-2. Over the years I guess the rubbing ate away at the metal. If you own an A model I would reco...

You inspired me....I just ordered the boys (and me :D ) a Piper Cub RC plane. It's almost ready to fly so not quite the same experience but hopefully it will inspire us to go big one of these days! I also ordered my dad a small ARF Champ for Christmas. When I was a kid, my dad and I flew RC, which a...

Amazing! I really can't believe what you are able to do! So much fun watching the progress!

A friend of mine is working on a really nice Baby Ace and has used brass safety wire throughout. I really like the look of the brass, and I'm curious about the advantages/disadvantages of using it? I assume the brass might be easier to work with and a little softer. It's also about twice the price. ...

This is my dream too. I would want it to be at least 1500' long with good approaches on both ends. I would want to open it up for people to come visit, and possibly allow a few small hangars to be built on the property. I imagine that insurance and liability might be an issue with opening it up to t...

Man, you guys are stylin'. I need to keep an eye open for a matching set of green jackets for my family. We don't want to be one-upped by you guys the next time we fly together!

I cut off the end of a zip tie and wedged it in the hole with the screw. Easier, but less elegant than a helicoil.

http://www.master-formula.com/

Anyone tried this stuff? I saw a demo at a car show and it was pretty amazing stuff. I almost almost got some but figured I would do a little asking around first.

Is this the snake oil that just might clean up the undersides of my wings??

I currently keep blocks of wood under the caliper/gear leg. My worry is that a deflated tire would push the blocks of wood out and not allow the plane to rest on the blocks. I haven't had time to get out and attempt my solution, which will be to add a 2x6 between the current blocks of wood. I will r...