Cold as in fall hunting season in Alaska. The DA might've been more than 1500' *Below* SL? Rob also forgot to mention that the airplane needed major sheetmetal repair after that takeoff.2814C wrote:A buddy in a very light stock 170B got off in about 550 feet at 2500' elevation, but with minimum fuel and just the pilot. The ground was nice and hard; no mud, and no obsticles to clear. A cold day with very little breeze.
I'm one of those that think a 180 is a far more capable airplane than a 180hp 170, and a bargain in comparison. The 170's more fun to fly because it's lighter and fwd visibility's better. I've posted my thoughts on the relative economics of reengined 170's in one of the previous threads on the subject.
then don't turn it into a bad deal by putting a big engine on it. You're better off selling that one for a profit and buying one already converted. Talk to someone who's done a conversion, like Blueldr, about what it *really* costs.Doherty wrote:I bought mine because I got a good deal on it.
I have an 8042 prop on my 170 and it's a great improvement for off-airport opns, but nowhere near 180hp w/ a constant speed 80". 800' is about a minimum for me on a real nice gravel bar. Sounds like what you need is a super cub. It doesn't matter what kind of engine you put on a Cessna, it'll never be a cub.Doherty wrote:if I find I can get myself (250) plus another 250 pounds out of a 500 foot long gravel bar with no obstacles with the O-300, I don't think I will need the upgrade. However, if I find that I need more like 800 feet for the above conditions (sea level, 40f) (half tanks) then the engine upgrade may make perfect sense to me. I know its not a super cub, but if I fly it light, I am hoping to keep from being not to far from it.
you're welcome to fly the 80" prop on my A model next time you're in Anch before spending the ±$3000 to put one on yours. Never heard of anything bigger than an 80" installed on a 145hp 170, certainly no STC.
early 180 wingtips are the same as 170 ones. Maybe you've got some aftermarket ones? Many are approved for both. Some people are apparently convinced of their superiority.Doherty wrote:Anyone know if there is any benifit to 180 wingtips? Also, anyone know of an 84 inch prop available for the o-300c?