I had the pleasure sending my son on his first solo in our 170B:
Newest 170 Pilot
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Newest 170 Pilot
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Bob Nealon
Southbury, CT
Southbury, CT
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Re: Newest 170 Pilot
Clearly a good day for both of you. Congratulations!
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CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU BOTH!
'53 B-model N146YS SN:25713
50th Anniversary of Flight Model. Winner-Best Original 170B, 100th Anniversary of Flight Convention.
An originality nut (mostly) for the right reasons.
50th Anniversary of Flight Model. Winner-Best Original 170B, 100th Anniversary of Flight Convention.
An originality nut (mostly) for the right reasons.

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Re: Newest 170 Pilot
Congratulations! A first solo is always exciting but to get to do it in a classic taildragger like a Cessna 170 is even more special!
Owner of:
1954 C170B N1921C S/N 26066
Former owner of:
1948 C170 N3815V
1951 C170A N1490D
1946 C140 N76447
1954 C170B N1921C S/N 26066
Former owner of:
1948 C170 N3815V
1951 C170A N1490D
1946 C140 N76447
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Re: Newest 170 Pilot
Really nice, a proud moment for both of you, nice.
Jim McIntosh..
1953 C170B S/N 25656
02 K1200RS
1953 C170B S/N 25656
02 K1200RS
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Congratulations! There's a young man getting the right start in aviation.
I remember well the first time my son soloed 55C.
I remember well the first time my son soloed 55C.
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Thanks to all
It was a leap of faith, but a good one!
Bob
It was a leap of faith, but a good one!
Bob
Bob Nealon
Southbury, CT
Southbury, CT
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