First Flight

[KS170A]

Took my step daughter up for her first flight lesson, in the 170 of course. She's still smiling after the flight, so I'm thinking she's hooked!

[cessna170bdriver]

Great news Josh! Not all will agree, but I think the 170 would make a good primary trainer, in the hands of the right instructor of course.

[48rwflyboy]

Excellent! While the 170 is so very easy to fly, the footwork required on taxi, takeoff and landing needing braking methods being ever so gentle just might make a better primary tailwheel trainer than say a Decathalon or Citabria which is just too easy and few lessons learned. Crosswind landings with the 170 can also be a challenge due to large wing area but with the big rudder and one-wheel (main) down approach and with the proper instructor, this can be an advantage to new pilots learning their footwork which must be learned or poor results are guaranteed. I agree with cessna170bdriver that it could be a great trainer.

[Ryan Smith]

Awesome! My biggest regret was not being able to get my private in 56D. I'll be getting my commercial in her, though.