The International Cessna 170 Association

Grass extends takeoff ground-roll by 20% if it's less than half-wheel-height and dry . (I don't recall where I got this bit of info, but it's been with me for about 40+ years and seems to work. I think it was from an old-geezer...perhaps he got it from old-geezer-school....maybe bluElder attended t...

And so it begins... Had my first "official" tailwheel lesson in a 170B yesterday! I'm thrilled that the concepts coalesced as I had anticipated. Granted, the wind was 180/10 and we were on sod for most of the lesson. First full-stall landings were easy. A little side load on the very first...

I appreciate the welcomes and sound advice! I am happy to report, (and a little embarrassed that it's taken me so long) that I have found a C-170 for RENT that is actively being used for TW instruction! I am waiting on a call from one of the instructors and I hope to be flying it very soon! As I pla...

Wow! Thanks for putting it all in a nutshell! You're totally right. It's not about "saving money". It's about MY money. I make the money and it should be up to me how I spend it. Now, the reality in this particular market is I can rent, but there are some particular hoops to jump through. ...

Thanks, Bruce. Right you are! It was a PA-18 in Bainbridge, GA. I had a short introductory flight at an Ag school to see if that type of work suited me. Had it not been for the $18,000 tuition, it might have! As far as IFR in a 170, I agree it may not be all that "comfortable" for most. I ...

Good day! Thank you for adding me to the Forum. I am here to learn all I can about making my first airplane purchase, and obviously, that plane is going to be a C-170. I am a professional EMS Helicopter pilot flying in Northwest Arkansas. For those of you who have not flown in this region, you are m...