The International Cessna^® 170 Association

We will have N5000A (1st production 172) fully restored at OSH. One of the last pieces is the ADF antenna mast. In the pictures it almost looks like a wooden stick. We have the aluminum base but not the stick itself. Any help would be appreciated.

I have a mast from my '54 180 that might do the job.
If you are still in need, send me an e-mail or phone and I'll send pics to you of what I have.
Basically about 6" tall x 1" at base, tapering up to 1/2" at the top.
2 holes in lower portion for bracket and thin slit and hole for ADF wire to pass through at the top.
I removed my ADF a few years back and for some reason kept the mast - looks like mahogany or similar.
Painted same as my aircraft color however.
Frank

I also have the holder and a piece of teak to make a stand for an amateur HF antenna that I thought about using a handheld.

John

I believe I kept the metal mast off my '48, so if interested....

The original was made of linen impregnated with phenolic resin, similar to aircraft pulleys and the elev. trim wheel.
It was originally intended for a long-wire communication antenna and later adapted for ADF and HF uses.

WOW!

Where has that gahorn guy been hiding?

It's good to have you back George!

What the heck are you doin' UP at this hour???!!!