The International Cessna 170 Association

Garmin has the Pilot3 Gps that will mount to the top of the dash and costs $495. The install is easy and it can be hooke to the airplane bus very easily. The antenna is on it, so no running of coax, etc. If you had a reliable source of navigation you'd leave the map in the glove box. The 170 doesn't...

My father-in-law has them on his 140 and would be glad to tell you all about them. He flies all over the Idaho backcountry and truly uses the 140 as a bush plane. It is pretty impressive with a 135 hp lyc.

His name is Jerry Highland. 509.466.3431

Most of the glues that are available do not hold up to the heat that builds up on the cabin top. I had a 3M rep here at the office today and we looked through his catalog for temp specs. Spray80 is a spray on contact cement that will be easy to use and holds up to 200 deg F. Most spray adhesives fro...

I think almost all wing covers bunch up or do something crazy in the wind. There are two solutions that I know of. 1) Turn the airplane downwind, that will keep the covers in place as long as you can live with your airplane downwind. 2) Remove the covers because frost will not collect if its windy. ...

I don't believe that Atlee has a web site. The last time I bought springs I think it was $100 for a pair. Kelly

With Federal skis it is common for the spring tension tostart to toe in the skis. This is normal, if they are loose all the time it might be time for new rubber sleeves. I saw a guy was advertising those parts on Barnstormers2000.com. Spring vs. Bungee, in my opinion the bungee is the reason behind ...

Atlee Dodge has the spacers setting on the shelf waiting for you to call. I think he wants 15 dollars a piece. That's alot in my opinion but if you don't have the material or a Lathe it can save you some headaches. The solid aluminum axles can be used for wheels as well as long as you have these spa...

George,

What do you think of replacing the springs and adding another of the long springs? I thought for rough airstrips and off airport scenarios it might be wise. You could remove one of the shorter springs so they'd all fit. A longer bolt to the tailwheel casting would be neccesary as well.

Kelly

If you are going to spend that much money, you could get a 180 with 2870 floats. I am an A&P/IA that worked in Anchorage doing float installations and maintenance at Lake Hood. I know it will be hard to find a pair of PK2300's and it will be hard to make the larger edo floats legal. An early 180...

I have a 1954 170B and I'm looking for drawings for installing a float kit. I can do the work, I'm an A&P/IA. I just need help finding the info. I know about lifting eyes and V-braces, I don't know about stiffeners and doublers.

I would appreciate any help, and will trade for good info. Kelly