Got her home.

[Kelly]

The deal was done 2 weeks ago and I was finally able to coordinate schedules and weather and brought her home. Left the house at 8am for a 9 am departure in a friends V tail Bonanza from CNV8 (Edenvale, ON.) to CYCC (Cornwall, ON.) typical airline, we left at 9:25 Another friend flew in from just south of Montreal (he was 40 minutes late cause of weather) cause they all wanted to see the new bird.

They all approved



So finally after getting the mains fuelled (Flint aux tanks installed) I departed at 1500 for CYEE (Midland, ON.) she gets off the ground quick with the Macaulay 8043. Climbed to 4500’ to start due to the cloud bases.


Talking with Ottawa terminal passing through their class C airspace and had to vector around some glider activity then direct CYEE. Clouds thinned out to scattered and climbed to 8500’ for some smooth air.


The plane flies hands off, not the fastest with that prop and the Horton stall kit but I didn’t buy this to go places fast


Passing Orillia at 8500’ the skies cleared as I get ready to start the descent.



After 2 hours and 35 minutes I come in and land on runway 16 with the wind about 20-30* off at 5-10kts. Full flaps..yup they do the job after flying my aerobatic mounts (4 partners) that are blind and come in at 90 the 170 is very sweet.


My girlfriend and partner in the 170 was at the fence filming the landing (no pressure) the plane made me look good (pponk 180 legs and Cleveland’s) and squeaked on in the 3 point for my first landing in her



Finally parked and shut down at 1740 for 2.7. So C-FIDO after 3 years resting (love that name as well as what it can be short for ) is home and my girlfriend and I couldn’t be more happy with Fido.



Thanks to forum member Grizzly for passing on FIDO to us so we can be the caretakers for years to come.
Thanks to all the people that make the C170 association possible, what a great resource and glad to be a paid member!

[GAHorn]

WELCOME HOME! ….

….and CONGRATULATIONS! …. not only on a fine choice of airplane, but on your FIRST POST! If we gave an award for First Post THIS one might be in the WINNERS CIRCLE!

Have you any previous experience in 170-aircraft to lend itself to your perceptions of FIDOs’ performance? (I’m picking up on the subjectivity which you offered.) One of the things you mentioned was the great visibility the 170 offers… and that is one of the GREAT features of the model in-comparison to other makes. I once helped a friend with his first airplane purchase and ferried the Stinson 108 he bought in the Houston area to Oklahoma…. and was reminded of the superior visibility we have in a Cessna. (The Stinson flew sweetly but was like sitting in an antique bathtub.)

I’m looking forward to some more posts from you and your partner….. again, WELCOME!

[c170b53]

Welcome to the association. Looks like a nice machine, good luck with her, make sure you take her out often. Tons of info in the members section and ask away if you need further info. Hope you have the time to provide updates of your plane and of your areas of operation. PM me anytime if you need something and again thanks for joining the association.

[Kelly]

Thanks for the welcome gentlemen. I have no previous time in the 170. Flew in the back of L-19s as a kid with my dad. I have flown various types of tail draggers, Dh-82a, PT-26, Fleet Canuck, Extra 300, Maule M5 and still fly the three in the above photo. The grass strip we fly them from is 2300’ and coming in at 90 sure keeps you on your toes.

The girlfriend had a ride in the Maule last year and came back and the first thing she said was “I want a plane” love her!
Showed her a pic of a 182 and she what’s with the funny looking tire at the front So the plan was a 4 seat high wing tail dragger, did lots of research on here and the other type forums and lots of YouTube. Was looking at Stinson 108-3 but couldn’t get past the tail and what seemed to be a small rudder. The Pacer just was too small. Next was the Aeronca Sedan, flew a friends o-360 powered float version last year and loved the size but the range with the 360 wasn’t very long.

Loved the L-19 as a kid and the looks of the 170 kept drawing me back and it's perfect for our mission. Legs around 1-2 hours, the ability to carry 3 maybe 4 for a short trip around the patch, mainly just the two of us. Make the 2 hour drive to the aerobatic planes a 30 minute flight.

After the long day yesterday bringing her home I thought I would of had a great sleep last night but woke up at 4 am excited thinking about the plane.

I do a lot of forum searches looking for answers to my questions so might not ask a lot but if my search doesn’t turn up what I need I will be sure to reach out for help.

[mmcmillan2]

Nice plane!

[GAHorn]

Thanks for the welcome gentlemen. I have no previous time in the 170. Flew in the back of L-19s as a kid with my dad. I have flown various types of tail draggers, Dh-82a, PT-26, Fleet Canuck, Extra 300, Maule M5 and still fly the three in the above photo. The grass strip we fly them from is 2300’ and coming in at 90 sure keeps you on your toes…...

I approach paved runways at 70-75 mph IAS….with 30-degrees flaps. I use 65 mph IAS on approach and over-the-fence at 60 mph with full flaps on short grass rwys. Try those numbers and see if you don’t like them.

[Kelly]

Thanks for the welcome gentlemen. I have no previous time in the 170. Flew in the back of L-19s as a kid with my dad. I have flown various types of tail draggers, Dh-82a, PT-26, Fleet Canuck, Extra 300, Maule M5 and still fly the three in the above photo. The grass strip we fly them from is 2300’ and coming in at 90 sure keeps you on your toes…...

I approach paved runways at 70-75 mph IAS….with 30-degrees flaps. I use 65 mph IAS on approach and over-the-fence at 60 mph with full flaps on short grass rwys. Try those numbers and see if you don’t like them.

The 90 is the approach speeds required for the aerobatic aircraft (One Design, Staudacher S300, Acrosport 2) into the 2300’ grass strip. I flew the 170 on approach at 70 slowing to 60 short final with full flap to the 4000’ paved runway. Way more relaxing than the high performance tail draggers.

[daedaluscan]

Thanks for the welcome gentlemen. I have no previous time in the 170. Flew in the back of L-19s as a kid with my dad. I have flown various types of tail draggers, Dh-82a, PT-26, Fleet Canuck, Extra 300, Maule M5 and still fly the three in the above photo. The grass strip we fly them from is 2300’ and coming in at 90 sure keeps you on your toes…...

I approach paved runways at 70-75 mph IAS….with 30-degrees flaps. I use 65 mph IAS on approach and over-the-fence at 60 mph with full flaps on short grass rwys. Try those numbers and see if you don’t like them.

Pretty much the same as I use, though if its calm and I'm happy I'll often use 60mph. I have a Sportsman cuff.

And that's a lovely looking plane. I don't think anyone ever regrets buying a 170.

[Kelly]

We are both loving it! Cooked her a lobster dinner to celebrate then took the happy co-owner up for a sunset flight around the area for her first time in her new ride.

[Poncho73]

Nice ride. I’m in Brampton, 48 170. I will take a flight to YEE to see the new ride. Did you see Al’s 170 in Cornwall while you were there?

[Kelly]

Nice ride. I’m in Brampton, 48 170. I will take a flight to YEE to see the new ride. Did you see Al’s 170 in Cornwall while you were there?

No I didn’t, was just in lust with mine didn’t notice anything else
For sure come on up, just let me know ahead of time. Off flying the A320 for a few days now.

[counsellj]

Congrats on the beautiful plane.

Go up to altitude and get really comfortable with slow flight, maneuvering and stalls. You will then see that even 60mph is pretty fast for over the fence. Flying light with a stock wing on my B-Model, 50-52 over the fence is the normal.

[Kelly]

Congrats on the beautiful plane.

Go up to altitude and get really comfortable with slow flight, maneuvering and stalls. You will then see that even 60mph is pretty fast for over the fence. Flying light with a stock wing on my B-Model, 50-52 over the fence is the normal.

Need a like button on posts for sure have to do more of this.

[Kelly]

Have 5.5 on the plane now! My partner in one of our aerobatic planes formed up on the our 170, grabbed this still from the video.

[4583C]

Congratulations on the beautiful new bird and joining TIC170A! I would like to encourage you to join the 170 family for convention in KPEO in October.