Not sure if the best, that depends on the mission, but very likely its the most fun to fly.
https://youtu.be/qQzG5t9_IrE
The best Cessna for bush flying? Super 170.
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Re: The best Cessna for bush flying? Super 170.
Long gun: Parkerized 12 ga Ithaca model 37 riot gun, 18” barrel, pistol grip, shoulder strap with 8 triple-ought buck shells.
Pistol: Parkerized Thunder Five revolver, 2” barrel, .410/.45-70 if you can find one.
Pistol: Parkerized Thunder Five revolver, 2” barrel, .410/.45-70 if you can find one.
Richard Pulley
2014-2016 TIC170A Past President
1951 170A, N1715D, s/n 20158, O-300D
2023 Best Original 170A at Sault Ste. Marie
Owned from 1973 to 1984.
Bought again in 2006 after 22 years.
It's not for sale!
2014-2016 TIC170A Past President
1951 170A, N1715D, s/n 20158, O-300D
2023 Best Original 170A at Sault Ste. Marie
Owned from 1973 to 1984.
Bought again in 2006 after 22 years.
It's not for sale!
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Re: The best Cessna for bush flying? Super 170.
hilltop170 wrote:Long gun: Parkerized 12 ga Ithaca model 37 riot gun, 18” barrel, pistol grip, shoulder strap with 8 triple-ought buck shells.
Pistol: Parkerized Thunder Five revolver, 2” barrel, .410/.45-70 if you can find one.
There it is just like the best bush plane!
Do bush planes eat brush? 
Tim
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Re: The best Cessna for bush flying? Super 170.
Looking good, José!
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"There it is just like the best bush plane! Do bush planes eat brush? "
ABSOLUTELY THEY DO, Just ask my left nav/ strobe light LOL. Now replacing with LED setup.
Do bush planes eat brush? "ABSOLUTELY THEY DO, Just ask my left nav/ strobe light LOL. Now replacing with LED setup.
AA16, SHORTWING and SPAMCAN FLYER, JP
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Re: The best Cessna for bush flying? Super 170.
12 pounder Napoleonmit wrote:Best Bear gun?
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'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: The best Cessna for bush flying? Super 170.
George ,That will Not fit in my Cessna
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You can hang this on a strut...??
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'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: The best Cessna for bush flying? Super 170.
Or hang one of these...You can hang this on a strut...??
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John E. Barrett
aka. Johneb
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aka. Johneb
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