The International Cessna 170 Association

Hmmm - I see your point. I'm just not sure how well the Velcro will hold up over time/vibration/heat. This is definitely not a job you want to do twice. But, I guess you could patch up with adhesive as needed. Good luck!

I used https://www.amazon.com/3M-Scotch-Weld-Neoprene-Performance-Adhesive/dp/B00HLSUO5A?SubscriptionId=AKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q&tag=duckduckgo-d-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B00HLSUO5A There are a number of penetrations of cables, brake cylinder covers, etc...

Some of the experimental guys are now shooting silver instead of white to cut down on the amount of paint needed, which costs and weighs less.

Cessna170bdriver has a good write up: http://cessna170.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=7897&p=70209&hilit=replace+windshield#p70209 I recently replaced my C180 windshield with the Great Lakes one-piece solar grey, works great. I went with rivnuts on the final install. I didn't like Press...

Oops, I forgot I have pictures online: https://www.flickr.com/photos/129286532@N02/

No experience with elevator skins, but I did my RH 180 flap a couple weekends ago (I'm A&P). No jig, took 16 hours or so by myself, not counting painting and priming (which were done before assembly), but including removing and installing the flap. I used McFarlane skins, took the top skin off, ...

I find the NOAA graphical forecast to be very helpful for hazards, wind direction and gusts up to 5 days out:

http://graphical.weather.gov/

Here's a How-To:

http://www.tennesseeaircraft.net/flaps-are-easy/

HTH, Ron

Seat roller housings and other things are available less expensive than Cessna here:

http://www.robairrepair.com/

Here's a previous thread:

http://www.cessna170.org/forums/viewtop ... 24&t=10396

HTH

As ap AP for my airplanes only, I have three tungsten BB's, but this is my go to one: http://www.amazon.com/Tungsten-Bucking- ... ucking+bar

HTH,
Ron