The International Cessna 170 Association

I have seen one of the trigear 170's @ a couple of the 170 conventions. I have forgotten the name of the conversion, but like others who have replied, I didn't much care for it as it was painted flat black. However, I can't say too much as I have a C-172 that has been converted to conventional gear-...

Gary, @ the convention John discussed this trip and said no buses would be scheduled to take non flyers due to the distance/time required to get there. He suggested that those attendees with planes do their best to make open seats available to those wishing to go. I am hoping that at registration or...

I have had this problem because I tend to remove & reinstall my half rear seat probably more than most and the nutplates do wear out. You may want to check w/George, but there is an article on this subject available. I think it may have been in the first 170 book. It was on the same page as a ma...

Well George, rumor has it you've had another one of those milestones. 50 years! Gee that is almost in the catagory of "old as dirt". (As one just barley still in the 50's area I can say that!) Hope you had a good one. Does Jamie realize she is with a 50 yr old guy? Now don't start bragging...

A lot of Cessnas have a rubber anti abrasion strip added to the horizonal stab. When I repainted my 172-TD several yrs ago I purchased one of these & had the paint shop put it on. I am very pleased w/ the results. It comes shaped like the leading edge & is thicker at the leading edge & t...

I found these posts to be very interesting & informative. I know with all the stuff I carry that there are lots of things I would probably need in a "situation" that I wouldn't have on board. Kinda hard to decide what one should carry, but again some really good food for thought. Georg...

Dr. Dave, I have been wanting to send you a post on this subject, but delayed due to system problems. My '56 172-TD had the rear seat cut in half when I purchased it. Although I obtained a regular full sized seat and had it upholstered when I redid the interior in 1989, I did not reupholster it when...