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rnealon1
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Newest 170 Pilot

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I had the pleasure sending my son on his first solo in our 170B:

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Bob Nealon

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Clearly a good day for both of you. Congratulations!
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CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU BOTH!
'53 B-model N146YS SN:25713
50th Anniversary of Flight Model. Winner-Best Original 170B, 100th Anniversary of Flight Convention.
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Congratulations! A first solo is always exciting but to get to do it in a classic taildragger like a Cessna 170 is even more special!
Owner of:
1954 C170B N1921C S/N 26066
Former owner of:
1948 C170 N3815V
1951 C170A N1490D
1946 C140 N76447
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Really nice, a proud moment for both of you, nice.
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Congratulations! There's a young man getting the right start in aviation.

I remember well the first time my son soloed 55C.
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Thanks to all

It was a leap of faith, but a good one!

Bob
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That's super! Congratulations
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