I would really rather not have a rag wing 170.
Why not? They are the best of the bunch. they are lighter, faster and have a better useful load than the "A" or "B"
Worries about letting it set out? no problems with Airtech, the ag croppers are seldom in a hangar and the system has not degraded in 30 years of being in use on their equipment.
I know exactly what you mean. Personally, I much prefer the looks of the '48 to the later models, but I have found that I seem to be in the minority.And it is just a perception issue that the straight 170's aren't as desireable.
I know exactly what you mean. Personally, I much prefer the looks of the '48 to the later models, but I have found that I seem to be in the minority.
The only advantage to the "B" is they have the big barn door 40 Degree flaps and 5 degrees of dihedral so they track a course hands off, so they will land very short, flare at 40MPH, let it touch at about 30MPH stand on the brakes and the roll will be less than 350'.I hear the same story. My IA friend of 40 years has owned, flown and maintained all of them since the 60's. When I was thinking about them, he said get a B.
I like this panel's layout.
Ok.
Color: Metallic light cream color with green pinstriping, flames painted on the cowling and leading edge wing surfaces. An image of Dr. Dre painted on the tail.
Panel: G1000 glass panel
Modifications:
-Small, circular wooden yokes
-Pilot controlled hydraulics on the main gear, with 20 inch chrome spinner rims
-Alpine sound system with rear fuselage mounted subwoofers
-Rear mounted rack for the AK and a couple gats
-Cup holders large enough hold 40 ounce bottled beverages
-Yoke mount roach clips
Ok.
Color: Metallic light cream color with green pinstriping, flames painted on the cowling and leading edge wing surfaces. An image of Dr. Dre painted on the tail.
Panel: G1000 glass panel
Modifications:
-Small, circular wooden yokes
-Pilot controlled hydraulics on the main gear, with 20 inch chrome spinner rims
-Alpine sound system with rear fuselage mounted subwoofers
-Rear mounted rack for the AK and a couple gats
-Cup holders large enough hold 40 ounce bottled beverages
-Yoke mount roach clips