The International Cessna 170 Association

Richard, you just described exactly how I would use an IFR rating. I appreciate your response! I also appreciate that basic IFR flying can be done in these fine planes.

Thanks for the good discussion! If I get a new rating, I am the kind of person that wants to use the rating. Honestly my desire to fly tailwheel is greater than getting the IFR rating, that said, I will probably start the process next year. I just want to be able to continue to use the skill, even i...

How many of you have certified IFR planes and utilize the certification to punch through a layer of clouds or file to just stay current? I love flying tailwheels! I really enjoy flying the 170 I have access to (my club has a 170). At some point, I want to own a tailwheel and would like to get an IFR...

Fun conversation! I did like flying the stick when training in the Citabria. I was concerned that it would take a bit to get used to flying with my right hand . Funny thing was, it was very natural and I was flying with the stick as easily as the yoke in my left. I think the stick is more intuitive ...

Welcome to Michigan, Bryce! I haven't been here very long myself. I'm at the Brighton Airport (45G), about 60 miles south of Bay City. I found a couple of rental taildraggers in the area but never got around checking them out. There was a Rans at Lapeer (I think) just of Flint, and a Luscombe down ...

Bruce Fenstermacher wrote: But when it comes down to it, no one wants to give up their aircraft.

Not surprising. Not too many pilots, who love their planes, would give them up. Owning a plane allows a lot of freedom.

I looked into starting a club with a 140. The insurance was astronomical cuz it was a taildragger. I did look into this back in Ohio. I was looking at insuring a Luscombe 8A with a 6 member club. The insurance actually wasn't too bad. Each pilot needed to spend 10hrs with instructor with at least 2...

Congratulations Bryce! You have found a really rare treasure. I don't think I have ever seen a 170 in a flying club. Where is the flying club located? Thanks! I recently took a new job in Michigan. I was checking out clubs on the rare chance that one would have a TW to fly and build time in (I just...

It's not too often that you find a club with a Tailwheel, let alone C170A. But the stars aligned and I found one! I finished checking out in this beauty today!

Thanks for the welcome! Who would have thought Lubbock, TX was so popular

Wish I could make this years National Covention but I will be on vacation the week before. I will keep an eye out for regional flying in's to meet some members!

Greetings! My name is Bryce and I am a new member. I am from Sandusky, OH. I currently fly out of Lorain Co (KLPR), and I am a member of a flying club called Discover Aviation. The club currently has a Cessna 172D with the 180 conversion and a constant speed prop. I am also getting my tailwheel endo...