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by timberstone
Fri Feb 05, 2010 2:33 am
Forum: The Pilot Lounge
Topic: Slip with full flaps in a B model
Replies: 46
Views: 19212

Re: Slip with full flaps in a B model

Mark Gunnison,
Your video of the landing while slipping was instructional AND enjoyable.
The full circuit was viewed and all the music appreciated.
Thanks, Robert Griffey
by timberstone
Mon Dec 28, 2009 4:07 am
Forum: The Pilot Lounge
Topic: Facebook Group
Replies: 10
Views: 5291

Re: Facebook Group

Personally I prefer smoke signals or carrier pigeon
Joel N3437D
Agreed, if also including telegraph and written epistles -- what could be more civilized?
by timberstone
Mon Jun 01, 2009 3:44 am
Forum: The Pilot Lounge
Topic: Cessna 170 Resale values
Replies: 64
Views: 340043

Re: Cessna 170 Resale values

True, Cessna 170's may be useful and appealing aircraft, but only if their values as an "investment" are compared to recent 401k's that went south, can they also be considered a good "investment." What follows is a sketchy outline from someone who has been close to the market, fo...
by timberstone
Thu Feb 12, 2009 3:46 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: New 170a owner seeks advice
Replies: 13
Views: 7909

Re: New 170a owner seeks advice

Robert, Earlier I described the use of the Cessna 170 in Guatemala for our water installation and service projects in the Western Highlands of Guatemala. After reading all the posts and also checking the website for Great Commission Air, I gained more appreciation for the specific use to which your ...
by timberstone
Fri Feb 06, 2009 2:24 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: New 170a owner seeks advice
Replies: 13
Views: 7909

Re: New 170a owner seeks advice

You are very fortunate to be given this Cessna 170A aircraft for missionary use in Guatemala because it is uniquely suited to the varied terrain and climate there and to the expected needs of your users. I know missions elswhere which use the Cessna 180, or even Caravan, for greater hauling capacity...
by timberstone
Fri Feb 06, 2009 1:31 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Landing accident video: C-170? (or C-180?)
Replies: 5
Views: 2978

Landing accident video: C-170? (or C-180?)

This video clip appeared today (February 5) on the Yahoo Home Page and concerns a landing accident for a Cessna taildragger around January 30 in Colombia. http://cosmos.bcst.yahoo.com/up/player/popup/?rn=3906861&cl=11792178&ch=130510 Can any others access this video? If so, any comment about...