Well, as soon as the papers are signed I will be the proud owner of 3949V, a '48 ragwing that has recently been restored. She passed the prebuy / annual with only one squawk (needed the R mag rebuilt as the shaft was wrecked by a backed out set screw) - airframe looks great, no corrosion, wings recently recovered.
I'll be starting work with the CFI for my tailwheel endorsement. Lots of learning to come!
Will post pics when I get a chance!
Thomas
New ragwing owner
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New ragwing owner
Thomas Short
1948 C170 N3949V
RV-8 wings in progress
Indianapolis (KUMP)
1948 C170 N3949V
RV-8 wings in progress
Indianapolis (KUMP)
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Welcome to the CLUB. I enjoy mine and have a lot of fun up {NORTH} here . You won't regret your decision. Fly safe.
John
John
John Hess
Past President 2018-2021
President 2016-2018, TIC170A
Vice President 2014-2016, TIC170A
Director 2005-2014, TIC170A
N3833V Flying for Fun
'67 XLH 900 Harley Sportster
EAA Chapter 390 Pres since 2006
K3KNT
Past President 2018-2021
President 2016-2018, TIC170A
Vice President 2014-2016, TIC170A
Director 2005-2014, TIC170A
N3833V Flying for Fun
'67 XLH 900 Harley Sportster
EAA Chapter 390 Pres since 2006
K3KNT
I know how you feel 3949V! I just received my license in September and climbed into my "new to me" ragwing (4046V) 5 days later. I trained in a Citabria and found the 170 to be a bit more rudder sensitive, but a number of laps around the park got me feeling comfortable with the differences - including a yoke. And you've gotta love the view over the cowling. I bet you'll be getting comments, as I have, from other pilots, groundscrew and even controllers. Last weekend I was at the air museum down at Galveston, Texas and the staff insisted I park my plane right in front of the hanger with all the warbirds. I'm a new pilot and haven't added much to this forum, but I highly recommend you research this site. It has helped me considerably. That's a thank you to all you pilots that have taken your time to contribute.
Larry
Larry
My total time in a 170 is now about 0.3 - the "test flight" I took with the owners prior to the sale. The 6 cylinder engine is incredibly smooth, and the visibility over the cowl is amazing. (I currently own a 172). It sure is a cool looking airplane - sitting on the ramp it just looks the way an airplane should (I think because the little wheel is in the right place)
Now, if I could just get my work schedule and the weather to cooperate so I could actually fly the thing (gotta get 10 hours of dual for the insurance guys - fine with me, as I want to be sure I'm comfortable before setting off on my own...)
Now, if I could just get my work schedule and the weather to cooperate so I could actually fly the thing (gotta get 10 hours of dual for the insurance guys - fine with me, as I want to be sure I'm comfortable before setting off on my own...)
Thomas Short
1948 C170 N3949V
RV-8 wings in progress
Indianapolis (KUMP)
1948 C170 N3949V
RV-8 wings in progress
Indianapolis (KUMP)