The International Cessna^® 170 Association

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.

Glad you’re here! Welcome aboard!

Welcome DAWG! Nice looking airplane too!
Tell us about it.

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.

Welcome to the group and congratulations on your purchase!

Good looking plane, good luck with it. Great start.

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 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.

Welcome to the association. Lots of good information here and some nice folks as well. Good looking plane as well.

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.

Yes sir!

Oh great plane, good for you!
Have you ridden the Hiawatha trail? If so how long from top to bottom thks

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!

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.