Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 4:26 am
Uh, Miles. They're not Vodka Gimlets. Just wanted you to know. 

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I second Bill's comments. I found a real deal on a ragwing & bought it to tide me over til I found a B model to buy. Well, here it is 8 years later-- I can't recall when I quit looking for a B, but it's been several years. I was hot for a 180 (or more) horse B for quite a while, but lately I've been thinking of going the other way--"downgrading" to a sport-pilot legal 2-place tube & fabric airplane. A suitable one of those would meet most of my mission requirements.3958v wrote:Tony Many people including myself started looking for a B model only to find a better ragwing or A model for the budget they had. In my case I no longer would even consider upgrading. I have never felt that I did not want to go into a certain field because I dont own a B model. The weights vary more on equipment lists than on models. I consider heat to be the most improved feature of later 170s. From your discription of your needs any model 170 will fill your needs so buy the one with the best condition airfame for your money. Bill K.
Good point about not being satisfied without a B. Try to hang in there Eric!I can't recall when I quit looking for a B, but it's been several years. lately I've been thinking of going the other way--"downgrading" to a sport-pilot legal 2-place tube & fabric airplane.