New 170A owner

[Deputydog]

I just purchased my first ever airplane, which of course is a 1950 170A.

Figured I'd join TIC and learn as much as I can!

Oh and I'm a student pilot still (40+ hours) and hope to be done soon.

[IA DPE]

Glad you’re here! Welcome aboard!

[GAHorn]

Welcome DAWG! Nice looking airplane too!
Tell us about it.

[ghostflyer]

Welcome to the organization. You have purchased a fun machine that’s also very versatile. It’s one of the cheaper aircraft to run. I have never had so much fun in aviation since I have purchased mine. There are some modern mods to do on these aircraft so make it even more fun. There is a list on the web site. So tell us where you are based and where you what to fly.
If you have a technical question some one somewhere will have a answer.

[brian.olson]

Welcome to the group and congratulations on your purchase!

[c170b53]

Good looking plane, good luck with it. Great start.

[Deputydog]

Hey thank you!

I'm based at KCOE (Coeur d' Alene, Idaho). I purchased the plane from an older fella in Port Angeles, WA who owned it for 25+ years. It has been hangered most of its life. Engine has about 160 hours on it, has a STOL kit and numerous other mods and upgrades. Flys very true and straight.

[c170b53]

I think I know the plane, has the instrument panel been modified ? Maybe the piano switches removed ?
KCOE, very nice part of the world. Shoshone is a regular stop for me since Richard took over managing the airport. Might also be my favourite due to some of lowest prices for gas in the state.
Sounds like I might have to do the bike ride down the mountain this fall.

[170C]

Welcome to the association. Lots of good information here and some nice folks as well. Good looking plane as well.

[Deputydog]

I think I know the plane, has the instrument panel been modified ? Maybe the piano switches removed ?
KCOE, very nice part of the world. Shoshone is a regular stop for me since Richard took over managing the airport. Might also be my favourite due to some of lowest prices for gas in the state.
Sounds like I might have to do the bike ride down the mountain this fall.

Yes sir!

[c170b53]

Oh great plane, good for you!
Have you ridden the Hiawatha trail? If so how long from top to bottom thks

[wabuchanan]

Congrats on your first plane!

Always glad to help if you have questions about your A model. Mine was my very first plane purchase as well, and the info in this group has been invaluable. Have fun with it!

[bgiesbrecht]

Nice! Congrats! I too am a new 170 owner (bought from another TIC member earlier this year). It's been so fun and a learning experience as well.