I have been talking to the people at S_Tec for five years now on getting an autopilot approval for the C-170. I think I finally have their attention.
I would like to find out the interest from the C170 group on if they would be interested in a S-Tec autopilot for their aircraft.
If you would be interested (firm interest, Cash in hand) let me know so I can talk with S-Tec with some numbers.
Thanks
Email me at: res00owa@gte.net
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1953 C-170B
Brian Grimshaw
1953 C-170B
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S-TEC auto-pilot
Brian,
I might also be interested in an auto-pilot for my 1953 Cessna 170B. Cost would obviously be a factor. I have not done any research yet for an auto-pilot.
Remel
I might also be interested in an auto-pilot for my 1953 Cessna 170B. Cost would obviously be a factor. I have not done any research yet for an auto-pilot.
Remel
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The Century I wing leveller is already approved (for about 5 decades now) for the C-170. It's a fairly straightforward, simple thing, that controls ailerons only using a replacement turn & bank gauge. Price THAT and see if you're still interested!
A full blown S-tec capable of altitude control, NO NAV capability will likely cost $5-7K or more. While it'd be great to have one, the 170 fly's so nicely hands-off (rudder only) I can't justify it. Besides....I like the 170 because I want to FLY! (Have you ever had another pilot in the cockpit and allowed them to have the controls? Heh-Heh.)

A full blown S-tec capable of altitude control, NO NAV capability will likely cost $5-7K or more. While it'd be great to have one, the 170 fly's so nicely hands-off (rudder only) I can't justify it. Besides....I like the 170 because I want to FLY! (Have you ever had another pilot in the cockpit and allowed them to have the controls? Heh-Heh.)
'53 B-model N146YS SN:25713
50th Anniversary of Flight Model. Winner-Best Original 170B, 100th Anniversary of Flight Convention.
An originality nut (mostly) for the right reasons.
50th Anniversary of Flight Model. Winner-Best Original 170B, 100th Anniversary of Flight Convention.
An originality nut (mostly) for the right reasons.

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