The International Cessna 170 Association

Thanks for the interesting topic everyone. I have recently and reluctantly come to the (almost) decision to sell my 170 so was browsing around various sites trying to determine an asking price. I haven't yet determined that, but I appreciate all the comments from those of you who have a better knowl...

Here is an update to the price estimate George supplied on 15 October 2009. My Safe Flight type R 'buzzer' (like the one in the photos above) recently quit working - the estimate I was provided for overhaul was $1759 USD (and $267 to return it to me unrepaired). I declined and installed a different ...

[quote="gahorn"]Mike, most of these types have no "off" position, but it is easy to modify one with a drop of epoxy at one end of the winding so the brush can ride up onto the cured epoxy. My preference is the 100 ohm unit. I'll look it up and add it to this post. I just installe...

Dave what a clean looking airplane, the larger spinner just looks right on your plane. Yes John, I consider myself to be very lucky. The airplane was put into its current condition by its previous owner, a local AME and vintage airplane lover, who continues to perform its maintenance. The 'look' of...

This purchase is not overly exciting, but is a direct result of reading through this forum last winter. I discovered a few horror stories which resulted from broken tail wheel springs and so decided to dig a little deeper into mine. It may still have been okay at 235 hours, but with a best guess of ...