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by DWood
Wed Feb 08, 2023 12:54 am
Forum: Events/Fly-ins
Topic: 75th Reunion Celebration group parking at Airventure 2023
Replies: 80
Views: 435238

Re: 75th Reunion Celebration group parking at Airventure 202

There are some Cessna 170 Vintage Reunion shirts now on:

https://eaavintage.org/store/

Press the red "Shop Now" button and it will go to the online site.
by DWood
Tue Jan 17, 2023 7:50 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: 0300A - inspecting lifters?
Replies: 19
Views: 16009

Re: 0300A - inspecting lifters?

DWood wrote: An IA I know recommends Aeroshell Plus even for Continentals as it has the additives to protect the cam and lifters. I was told never to do this if you still have the old pull type starter as it negatively affects the clutch mechanism. There is enough conflicting information out there ...
by DWood
Mon Jan 16, 2023 9:41 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: 0300A - inspecting lifters?
Replies: 19
Views: 16009

Re: 0300A - inspecting lifters?

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by DWood
Mon Jan 09, 2023 9:54 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Continental PRIME IO-370 and Reiff
Replies: 16
Views: 20343

Re: Continental PRIME IO-370 and Reiff

Google "is an stc a major alteration" "Any STC is, by definition, a major alteration and also requires a 337 form.Oct 8, 2014" AOPA https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2014/october/08/aircraft-maintenance-major-vs-minor-alterations#:~:text=Any%20STC%20is%2C%20by%20defini...
by DWood
Sat Jan 07, 2023 3:00 pm
Forum: Events/Fly-ins
Topic: 75th Reunion Celebration group parking at Airventure 2023
Replies: 80
Views: 435238

Re: 75th Reunion Celebration group parking at Airventure 202

Less than 200 days until AirVenture 2023.
Time to sign up for the group parking.
The VAA Red Barn Store will have 170 merchadise for sale
Photos of 170 shirt posted in FB Cessna 170
by DWood
Wed Nov 16, 2022 12:05 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Oil Level Sensor - Off Topic
Replies: 4
Views: 2428

Re: Oil Level Sensor - Off Topic

which we wanted to show our 120 yr-old granddaughter Ava who travelled with us.
I bet she saw a lot of changes in 120 years! :lol:
by DWood
Sat Oct 15, 2022 11:41 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Tach jumpy
Replies: 3
Views: 1640

Re: Tach jumpy

Tach cables are directional either left lay or right lay depending on the direction of the Tach.
Have your A&P look at Spruce 10-16800 R or L as an example to see if you have the correct cable.
by DWood
Wed Aug 03, 2022 12:31 pm
Forum: The Pilot Lounge
Topic: 2022 Airventure
Replies: 14
Views: 13119

Re: 2022 Airventure

This year there were storms on Saturday night 7/23 and perfect wx the rest of the week. Low of mid 50's in the AM and high in the low 80's. Here are the numbers for AirVenture 2022 https://www.aviationpros.com/education-training/trade-associations-events/press-release/21276029/experimental-aircraft-...
by DWood
Mon Aug 01, 2022 10:02 pm
Forum: The Pilot Lounge
Topic: 2022 Airventure
Replies: 14
Views: 13119

Re: 2022 Airventure

Is there anywhere to register or sign up for next year? I’m definitely planning on attending and know a few others who will too.
There will be. Please stay tuned.
by DWood
Mon Aug 01, 2022 9:02 pm
Forum: The Pilot Lounge
Topic: 2022 Airventure
Replies: 14
Views: 13119

Re: 2022 Airventure

Congratulations to:
Outstanding Cessna 170 - Small Plaque Sally Skalany Crystal Lake, Illinois 1949 Cessna 170 N9559A
by DWood
Mon Aug 01, 2022 10:06 am
Forum: The Pilot Lounge
Topic: 2022 Airventure
Replies: 14
Views: 13119

Re: 2022 Airventure

Always great to see you Jim and have a safe trip home. Next year (2023) we plan to have over 100 170's parking together for the "Cessna 170 Vintage Reunion" celebrating 75 years. See you there.
by DWood
Sun Jul 31, 2022 10:00 pm
Forum: The Pilot Lounge
Topic: 2022 Airventure
Replies: 14
Views: 13119

Re: 2022 Airventure

There were 50 170's registered and on the field this year. One won an award but I didn't record the tail number.
by DWood
Mon Jun 06, 2022 2:24 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Throttle Cable Interference
Replies: 17
Views: 20257

Re: Throttle Cable Interference

McFarlane Throttle Cable MC0411091-2 uses "wedge washers" that angle the cable slightly to the right.
by DWood
Tue Apr 26, 2022 1:39 pm
Forum: Events/Fly-ins
Topic: 2023 Cessna 170 Convention, Sault Ste. Marie Michigan
Replies: 36
Views: 131990

Re: 2023 Cessna 170 Convention, Sault Ste. Marie Michigan

Plans are well underway for the 2023 Cessna 170 Vintage Reunion at AirVenture. I emailed Ron Magos this morning to advise that VAA will be ready to park 100 or more 170's. For this year we have registered more than 100 V Tailed Bonanzas and in 2023 the VAA featured airplane parking is planned to be ...