The International Cessna 170 Association

Thanks George! I'm gonna get this fixed once and for all. My mechanic is on it but it really is confusing as to the "spider" and all that part. Thanks for the input. I'm gonna come see ya soon. You are just up the road from me.

I always thought it was better for the engine to pump the throttle before starting. Then I was corrected at the fly-in inJanuary in Bryan,Texas that I was completely wrong. Since I hadn't used my primer since the engine was rebuilt in 2010 I didn't know that the primer wasn't even hooked up! Now, ho...

Besides the seat mod which saved 18.5 lbs I removed the original starter which saved a net of around 8-9 pounds I really don't have much in the plane in the way of radios (KLX 135 a Garmin 320A x-ponder , and a interphone box) I really do think this guy doing the W/B knew what he was doing. Apparent...

I do have the Atlee-Dodge rear seat conversion but not the battery conversion. I think that might be in my future. How has that battery conversion worked for you? The airplane was leveled for the check.

Always wanted to see how accurate the weight and balance was after all these years, so two of us, both 170 owners, '50 A and a 55 B just had it done a couple of hours ago. His empty weight went up about 80 lbs, and mine went up 93 lbs. This is with the tanks drained dry and the tail up level and the...

KG, You're on! I look forward to hooking up with you. See you in Bardwell!

That's good news about Willie. I wont be able to come to the Christmas party but I WILL be at the summer meeting in Bardwell, Ky. Looking forward to seeing everybody. Get well soon Willie!

George, The top of the bottom DOES put you on the Dean's list! Don't ask me how I know.

I DO know Hugh Grandstaff! Not only have I flown with Hugh at SWA but he and I flew a Grumman Cheetah back in 1975 when we were working on our instrument ratings. Small world.

All right!! Willie and Mary Jo! I'll come by for a visit. Gonna start building in January. Hilltop, I went to Hillcrest High School. Got out ,barely, in 1973.

It's certainly not the same Dallas I grew up in.

The last concert I saw at Gruene Hall was Leon Russell. I remember the days when you couldn't get within 100 feet of him. Seeing all of these responses makes me want to get down there even more. Gonna have a place for 170'ers to stay when they want to come play.

Well, I'll be able to see it from my balcony! Not gonna be there full time,(I'll never get Nicole out of Dallas), but I do plan on spending a lot of time there. Cant wait.

Luvjet is buying a house in Gruene! 6/10 mile from Gruene Hall. Anybody here keep their 170 at New Braunfels? I heard that hangars may be at a premium. Gonna be a good time!!!

I would like to hear from those of us that have changed out the starter for a Sky-Tec or any other one out there. The stock ,I believe Prestolite, starter is still on there but getting old. It works fine but I'd rather change-out or overhaul this one before it gives out. My C-145 as you know is not ...