New ragwing owner

tshort · Post by **tshort** » Wed Oct 19, 2005 6:23 pm

Well, as soon as the papers are signed I will be the proud owner of 3949V, a '48 ragwing that has recently been restored. She passed the prebuy / annual with only one squawk (needed the R mag rebuilt as the shaft was wrecked by a backed out set screw) - airframe looks great, no corrosion, wings recently recovered.
I'll be starting work with the CFI for my tailwheel endorsement. Lots of learning to come!
Will post pics when I get a chance!

Thomas

briancbaker · Post by **briancbaker** » Wed Oct 19, 2005 6:25 pm

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

3958v · Post by **3958v** » Thu Oct 20, 2005 12:15 am

Sounds great Tom. Welcome to the world of 170 ownership. I bought my ragwing 11 years ago and it has provided me over 1000 hours of some of the best fun a guy can have. I believe ragwings represent one of the best values in classic aviation. Best of luck. Bill K

Post by **GAHorn** » Thu Oct 20, 2005 1:15 am

Whoo-Hooo! Yep. Ragwings are great airplanes (and good investments, too!) Welcome!

n3833v · Post by **n3833v** » Thu Oct 20, 2005 11:48 am

Welcome to the CLUB. I enjoy mine and have a lot of fun up {NORTH} here

. You won't regret your decision. Fly safe.

John

LRF · Post by **LRF** » Tue Oct 25, 2005 3:41 am

I know how you feel 3949V! I just received my license in September and climbed into my "new to me" ragwing (4046V) 5 days later. I trained in a Citabria and found the 170 to be a bit more rudder sensitive, but a number of laps around the park got me feeling comfortable with the differences - including a yoke. And you've gotta love the view over the cowling. I bet you'll be getting comments, as I have, from other pilots, groundscrew and even controllers. Last weekend I was at the air museum down at Galveston, Texas and the staff insisted I park my plane right in front of the hanger with all the warbirds. I'm a new pilot and haven't added much to this forum, but I highly recommend you research this site. It has helped me considerably. That's a thank you to all you pilots that have taken your time to contribute.

Larry

tshort · Post by **tshort** » Tue Oct 25, 2005 11:14 am

My total time in a 170 is now about 0.3 - the "test flight" I took with the owners prior to the sale. The 6 cylinder engine is incredibly smooth, and the visibility over the cowl is amazing. (I currently own a 172). It sure is a cool looking airplane - sitting on the ramp it just looks the way an airplane should (I think because the little wheel is in the right place)

Now, if I could just get my work schedule and the weather to cooperate so I could actually fly the thing (gotta get 10 hours of dual for the insurance guys - fine with me, as I want to be sure I'm comfortable before setting off on my own...)