First Flight
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First Flight
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!
--Josh
1950 170A
1950 170A
- cessna170bdriver
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Re: First Flight
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.
Miles
“I envy no man that knows more than myself, but pity them that know less.”
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“I envy no man that knows more than myself, but pity them that know less.”
— Thomas Browne
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Re: First Flight
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.
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- Ryan Smith
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Re: First Flight
Awesome! My biggest regret was not being able to get my private in 56D. I'll be getting my commercial in her, though.