I just purchased my first ever airplane, which of course is a 1950 170A.
Figured I'd join TIC and learn as much as I can!
Oh and I'm a student pilot still (40+ hours) and hope to be done soon.
New 170A owner
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Deputydog
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New 170A owner
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1950 Cessna 170A model
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IA DPE
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GAHorn
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Re: New 170A owner
Welcome DAWG! Nice looking airplane too!
Tell us about it.
Tell us about it.
'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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ghostflyer
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Re: New 170A owner
Welcome to the organization. You have purchased a fun machine that’s also very versatile. It’s one of the cheaper aircraft to run. I have never had so much fun in aviation since I have purchased mine. There are some modern mods to do on these aircraft so make it even more fun. There is a list on the web site. So tell us where you are based and where you what to fly.
If you have a technical question some one somewhere will have a answer.
If you have a technical question some one somewhere will have a answer.
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brian.olson
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Re: New 170A owner
Welcome to the group and congratulations on your purchase!
Brian
1950 170A
N5762C s/n 19716
1950 170A
N5762C s/n 19716
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c170b53
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Re: New 170A owner
Good looking plane, good luck with it. Great start.
Jim McIntosh..
1953 C170B S/N 25656
02 K1200RS
1953 C170B S/N 25656
02 K1200RS
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Deputydog
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Re: New 170A owner
Hey thank you!
I'm based at KCOE (Coeur d' Alene, Idaho). I purchased the plane from an older fella in Port Angeles, WA who owned it for 25+ years. It has been hangered most of its life. Engine has about 160 hours on it, has a STOL kit and numerous other mods and upgrades. Flys very true and straight.
I'm based at KCOE (Coeur d' Alene, Idaho). I purchased the plane from an older fella in Port Angeles, WA who owned it for 25+ years. It has been hangered most of its life. Engine has about 160 hours on it, has a STOL kit and numerous other mods and upgrades. Flys very true and straight.
1950 Cessna 170A model
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c170b53
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Re: New 170A owner
I think I know the plane, has the instrument panel been modified ? Maybe the piano switches removed ?
KCOE, very nice part of the world. Shoshone is a regular stop for me since Richard took over managing the airport. Might also be my favourite due to some of lowest prices for gas in the state.
Sounds like I might have to do the bike ride down the mountain this fall.
KCOE, very nice part of the world. Shoshone is a regular stop for me since Richard took over managing the airport. Might also be my favourite due to some of lowest prices for gas in the state.
Sounds like I might have to do the bike ride down the mountain this fall.
Jim McIntosh..
1953 C170B S/N 25656
02 K1200RS
1953 C170B S/N 25656
02 K1200RS
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170C
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Re: New 170A owner
Welcome to the association. Lots of good information here and some nice folks as well. Good looking plane as well.
OLE POKEY
170C
Director:
2012-2018
170C
Director:
2012-2018
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Deputydog
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Re: New 170A owner
Yes sir!c170b53 wrote:I think I know the plane, has the instrument panel been modified ? Maybe the piano switches removed ?
KCOE, very nice part of the world. Shoshone is a regular stop for me since Richard took over managing the airport. Might also be my favourite due to some of lowest prices for gas in the state.
Sounds like I might have to do the bike ride down the mountain this fall.
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1950 Cessna 170A model
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c170b53
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Oh great plane, good for you!
Have you ridden the Hiawatha trail? If so how long from top to bottom thks
Have you ridden the Hiawatha trail? If so how long from top to bottom thks
Jim McIntosh..
1953 C170B S/N 25656
02 K1200RS
1953 C170B S/N 25656
02 K1200RS
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wabuchanan
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Re: New 170A owner
Congrats on your first plane!
Always glad to help if you have questions about your A model. Mine was my very first plane purchase as well, and the info in this group has been invaluable. Have fun with it!
Always glad to help if you have questions about your A model. Mine was my very first plane purchase as well, and the info in this group has been invaluable. Have fun with it!
1950 170A N5776C SN:19730
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bgiesbrecht
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Re: New 170A owner
Nice! Congrats! I too am a new 170 owner (bought from another TIC member earlier this year). It's been so fun and a learning experience as well.
Former owner of:
1953 170B
N1977C
s/n 26122
1953 170B
N1977C
s/n 26122
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