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- Tue May 14, 2024 1:28 am
- Forum: Events/Fly-ins
- Topic: So Cal Flabob (KRIR) Low and Slow Fly-In May 10-12
- Replies: 5
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Re: So Cal Flabob (KRIR) Low and Slow Fly-In May 10-12
It was really great to see some of our beautiful 170’s parked amongst the other planes over the weekend. We did well in the contests, grabbing a prize for best paint and another for the spot landing competition! It was also nice to meet some of the fellow TIC170A members. I am looking forward to fut...
- Thu May 02, 2024 5:01 pm
- Forum: Events/Fly-ins
- Topic: Kern Valley, CA (L05) Fly-In and Camp May 31-June 2
- Replies: 0
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Kern Valley, CA (L05) Fly-In and Camp May 31-June 2
Kern Valley Airport is nestled in the Southern Sierras next to the Kern River and Lake Isabella and has one of the nicest airport campgrounds around. The parking area next to the campground may fill up so overflow parking will be at the transient area next to the cafe. Saturday we will have activiti...
- Tue Apr 23, 2024 3:58 pm
- Forum: Events/Fly-ins
- Topic: So Cal Flabob (KRIR) Low and Slow Fly-In May 10-12
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5657
Re: So Cal Flabob (KRIR) Low and Slow Fly-In May 10-12
I used to use Flabob as the "final exam" for my students. If they could land on that runway (25+ years ago it was in pretty poor shape with grass encroaching on the centerline in several places) with a gusting Santa Ana wind, they could probably handle a crosswind just about anywhere. The ...
- Fri Mar 22, 2024 1:43 am
- Forum: The Hangar
- Topic: Slooooooow 170b
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2781
Re: Slooooooow 170b
Your post brought a smile to my face. I thought my 170 was the slowest around. It gets around 108 mph true…and the plane is even painted RED! My plan is to check rigging and maybe eventually remove the venturis. I’ve also tried meticulously cleaning and polishing the plane. Didn’t help at all with s...
- Mon Mar 11, 2024 5:30 pm
- Forum: Events/Fly-ins
- Topic: So Cal Flabob (KRIR) Low and Slow Fly-In May 10-12
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5657
So Cal Flabob (KRIR) Low and Slow Fly-In May 10-12
It's time for another Low and Slow Fly-In! This is one of my favorite annual fly-ins to attend. There are always at least a couple 170's that show up (mine included), so fly in with your 170 and join us for the fun! This is an entire weekend event and camping is encouraged. Drop in anytime! RSVP at:...
- Thu Feb 15, 2024 2:50 pm
- Forum: The Hangar
- Topic: C170B Pilot's seat VERY hard to slide fore-aft
- Replies: 14
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Re: C170B Pilot's seat VERY hard to slide fore-aft
The rollers on my seats are in good shape and roll freely but I still found there was some excess drag when moving fore and aft. I rubbed some paraffin wax (sparingly) along the sides and top of the seat rails (per the 100 Series Service Manual) where the seat guides ride along it. I can't say they ...
- Sat Jan 27, 2024 4:39 pm
- Forum: Events/Fly-ins
- Topic: SoCal 170 Lunch at Rosamond (L00) Saturday, January 27
- Replies: 1
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Re: SoCal 170 Lunch at Rosamond (L00) Saturday, January 27
Looks like the Santa Ana winds have made their appearance today. Let’s cancel the plan to meet in Rosamond and revisit it another time.
- Wed Jan 10, 2024 3:57 am
- Forum: Events/Fly-ins
- Topic: SoCal 170 Lunch at Rosamond (L00) Saturday, January 27
- Replies: 1
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SoCal 170 Lunch at Rosamond (L00) Saturday, January 27
Rosamond Skypark has a nice restaurant called Guido’s that serves a wide variety of entrees but specializes in Italian fare. It’s worth checking out if you haven’t been there yet. Let’s meet up for lunch! If you would like vintage aircraft display credit, signoffs will be given at noon in the parkin...
- Thu Jan 04, 2024 2:25 am
- Forum: The Pilot Lounge
- Topic: Polishing advice needed
- Replies: 8
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Re: Polishing advice needed
Hard water spots are tough. Are you using a single buffing wheel or a Cyclo? I’ve had good results with stubborn water spots using F7 and a buffer with a wool pad. I don’t try to dig into it but instead make multiple passes around the general area until the stains disappear. I had a particularly stu...
- Wed Dec 06, 2023 10:19 pm
- Forum: Events/Fly-ins
- Topic: CA C170 Fly-In Dec 10, 2023**LOCATION CHANGE!
- Replies: 2
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Re: CA C170 Fly-In Dec 10, 2023 at Camarillo (KCMA)
Cessna 170 Fly-In LOCATION CHANGE A TFR has been issued for the greater Los Angeles area, beginning Friday and ending Sunday afternoon. Because of the expansive coverage of the TFR, I will change the location for our Sunday fly-in lunch. Let’s instead meet up at Flabob Airport (KRIR) for lunch. The ...
- Mon Nov 06, 2023 8:07 pm
- Forum: Events/Fly-ins
- Topic: CA C170 Fly-In Dec 10, 2023**LOCATION CHANGE!
- Replies: 2
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CA C170 Fly-In Dec 10, 2023**LOCATION CHANGE!
Cessna 170 Fly-In LOCATION CHANGE A TFR has been issued for the greater Los Angeles area, beginning Friday and ending Sunday afternoon. Because of the expansive coverage of the TFR, I will change the location for our Sunday fly-in lunch. Let’s instead meet up at Flabob Airport (KRIR) for lunch. The ...
- Wed Oct 18, 2023 4:46 pm
- Forum: Events/Fly-ins
- Topic: CA Sep 29-Oct 1 North/South Fly-In Columbia Airport (O22)
- Replies: 5
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Re: CA Sep 29-Oct 1 North/South Fly-In Columbia Airport (O22)
Thank you to everyone that planned to attend the N/S Fly-In. Many of you backed up my decision to cancel with weather reports from the local area and I truly appreciated it. I am already making plans for next year. It should be a fun one!
- Thu Sep 28, 2023 5:52 pm
- Forum: Events/Fly-ins
- Topic: CA Sep 29-Oct 1 North/South Fly-In Columbia Airport (O22)
- Replies: 5
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CA Sep 29-Oct 1 N/S Fly-In Columbia Airport (O22) CANCELLED
Well...it looks like the weather isn't going to cooperate after all. There is now a forecast for rain and low clouds through Saturday and into Sunday. Since many of us would be traveling a greater distance along routes with mountains, I am going to make an early decision and cancel the Columbia Fly-...
- Thu Sep 28, 2023 3:50 am
- Forum: The Pilot Lounge
- Topic: New Caretaker! 170B
- Replies: 9
- Views: 35701
Re: New Caretaker! 170B
Looks like fun! Airplane camping with the kiddos is one of my favorite things to do with our 170. Enjoy!
- Sat Sep 23, 2023 9:25 pm
- Forum: Events/Fly-ins
- Topic: CA Sep 29-Oct 1 North/South Fly-In Columbia Airport (O22)
- Replies: 5
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Re: CA Sep 29-Oct 1 North/South Fly-In Columbia Airport (O22
The North/South Fly-In is less than one week away! The long-term forecasts are showing good weather and comfortable temps. I'm planning on getting to the campground late Friday afternoon. Departing late Sunday morning. I hope to see many of you there!