175 Wings
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Re: 175 Wings
I just did a quick search; I suspect they might just "drop in" because they are listed as the same volume so nothing gained, back to my brain storming !!!!
Re: 175 Wings
I was a bit surprise to find that the L-19 tanks are so small given the original role it was crafted for !!
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Yeah... like "HOT POINTS for ROCKETS!"bagarre wrote:[...
L-19's are based on a 170 but there are a LOT of differences. I wouldn't be surprised if the wings had some big differences too.
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'53 B-model N146YS SN:25713
50th Anniversary of Flight Model. Winner-Best Original 170B, 100th Anniversary of Flight Convention.
An originality nut (mostly) for the right reasons.
50th Anniversary of Flight Model. Winner-Best Original 170B, 100th Anniversary of Flight Convention.
An originality nut (mostly) for the right reasons.
Re: 175 Wings
Maybe we could just install a couple of drop tanks !!!!
Re: 175 Wings
YEah... and you could "drop" them during takeoff to cure that performance issue you mentioned!Mapleflt wrote:Maybe we could just install a couple of drop tanks !!!!
'53 B-model N146YS SN:25713
50th Anniversary of Flight Model. Winner-Best Original 170B, 100th Anniversary of Flight Convention.
An originality nut (mostly) for the right reasons.
50th Anniversary of Flight Model. Winner-Best Original 170B, 100th Anniversary of Flight Convention.
An originality nut (mostly) for the right reasons.
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Re: 175 Wings
Besides the flaps L-19 wings will bolt on an A or B. As George and others remember, I once had a 170 with L-19 wings. No I did not have Le19 flaps but B model flaps fit into the wing.
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Bruce Fenstermacher, Past President, TIC170A
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Bruce Fenstermacher, Past President, TIC170A
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Re: 175 Wings
As we've all ready determined in previous post there is no fuel advantage the L-19 tanks are the same volume so nothing in it but legal mombo-jumbo
Re: 175 Wings
No fuel advantage but you get to carry rockets. That's gotta count for something.Mapleflt wrote:As we've all ready determined in previous post there is no fuel advantage the L-19 tanks are the same volume so nothing in it but legal mombo-jumbo
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Saw your pics on BCP bagarre beautiful stuff, nice polish
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I think that as former Army rotorhead that Bruce had authorization for rockets. (But he probably only carried GREEN.)bagarre wrote:No fuel advantage but you get to carry rockets. That's gotta count for something.Mapleflt wrote:As we've all ready determined in previous post there is no fuel advantage the L-19 tanks are the same volume so nothing in it but legal mombo-jumbo
'53 B-model N146YS SN:25713
50th Anniversary of Flight Model. Winner-Best Original 170B, 100th Anniversary of Flight Convention.
An originality nut (mostly) for the right reasons.
50th Anniversary of Flight Model. Winner-Best Original 170B, 100th Anniversary of Flight Convention.
An originality nut (mostly) for the right reasons.
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Thanks. Continental IO-360, Sportsman STOL and as light as I can reasonably make it. Any luck and she will fly next year.Mapleflt wrote:Saw your pics on BCP bagarre beautiful stuff, nice polish
No rockets tho.
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Re: 175 Wings
What do you mean, it will BE a rocket!
Any projection on weight?
Any projection on weight?
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Richard Pulley
2014-2016 TIC170A Past President
1951 170A, N1715D, s/n 20158, O-300D
2023 Best Original 170A at Sault Ste. Marie
Owned from 1973 to 1984.
Bought again in 2006 after 22 years.
It's not for sale!
2014-2016 TIC170A Past President
1951 170A, N1715D, s/n 20158, O-300D
2023 Best Original 170A at Sault Ste. Marie
Owned from 1973 to 1984.
Bought again in 2006 after 22 years.
It's not for sale!
Re: 175 Wings
I don't know how to predict the weight but she's bare metal, the interior is very minimalist except for the front seats and door panels (we're not savages).
I'll pick up some weight with the 180 legs and STOL cuff tho.
And the bigger fuel tanks to feed that motor..
The 80" constant speed prop isn't getting any lighter either...
I guess she wont be as light as leaving the factory but we're making it a point not not add anything that isn't needed. You can't do much more without some serious creativity and carbon fiber.
I'll pick up some weight with the 180 legs and STOL cuff tho.
And the bigger fuel tanks to feed that motor..
The 80" constant speed prop isn't getting any lighter either...
I guess she wont be as light as leaving the factory but we're making it a point not not add anything that isn't needed. You can't do much more without some serious creativity and carbon fiber.
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65hp increase makes up for a lot of extras! And light batteries are really progressing. The Sportsman is fantastic, I have it on my 180, you’ll love it.
Richard Pulley
2014-2016 TIC170A Past President
1951 170A, N1715D, s/n 20158, O-300D
2023 Best Original 170A at Sault Ste. Marie
Owned from 1973 to 1984.
Bought again in 2006 after 22 years.
It's not for sale!
2014-2016 TIC170A Past President
1951 170A, N1715D, s/n 20158, O-300D
2023 Best Original 170A at Sault Ste. Marie
Owned from 1973 to 1984.
Bought again in 2006 after 22 years.
It's not for sale!