The International Cessna^® 170 Association

Just a thought, but I wondered who here is the oldest flying 170 pilot and who is the youngest? I imagine I have a shot at the latter.

Im 23, fly the 170 since i was 21.

I don't know about shortest/longest (other than blueldr or Rudy might be in a dead heat for olde...uhmm...I mean most experienced) but certainly the trophy for slowest (in cruise)would go to Joe!

George,

I thought everbody, including yourself, agreed that you were the slowest

Harold

....IN CRUISE.... Joe is slowest. Read my words carefully Harold. (I'm only slowest when it comes to delivering pics....but I'm working on it.)

HA! No, everybody else is right George, you have the slowest 170 of all - cruise, climb, descent, on the ramp, in the hangar, it's the slowest.

Is there anybody flying in their 80s or 90s with a current medical? Anybody flying a 170 that they bought brand new from the factory? There have to be some stories here like, " and he was still flying cargo in beech 18s at age 88". Or, "and you know he didn't buy that beautiful 170 until he was 79, and that was 2 engines ago". Just looking for a little out of the ordinary and interesting.

I did read an article in the southern aviator about a chap who was 96 and was still flying the mail in a super cub in Montana or somewhere.

I fly a C-170B.

I have a current class 3 medical.

My birthdate is 15 May 1922.

Blueldr

theduckhunter wrote:Is there anybody flying in their 80s or 90s with a current medical? Anybody flying a 170 that they bought brand new from the factory? There have to be some stories here like, " and he was still flying cargo in beech 18s at age 88". Or, "and you know he didn't buy that beautiful 170 until he was 79, and that was 2 engines ago". Just looking for a little out of the ordinary and interesting.

I did read an article in the southern aviator about a chap who was 96 and was still flying the mail in a super cub in Montana or somewhere.

I've been flying for 36 years and still lookin' for a good permanent full-time aviation job. Does that count?

blueldr wrote:I fly a C-170B.

I have a current class 3 medical.

My birthdate is 15 May 1922.

Blueldr

More power to ya,Dick! You're an inspiration to us younger fellas,I hope that I'm still up to flying my 170 when I hit 81 (I'm 46) ! I wish you many more years of aviating!

Eric

theduckhunter wrote:Is there anybody flying in their 80s or 90s with a current medical? Anybody flying a 170 that they bought brand new from the factory? There have to be some stories here like, " and he was still flying cargo in beech 18s at age 88". Or, "and you know he didn't buy that beautiful 170 until he was 79, and that was 2 engines ago". Just looking for a little out of the ordinary and interesting.

I did read an article in the southern aviator about a chap who was 96 and was still flying the mail in a super cub in Montana or somewhere.

At the moment can't remember the magazine, but the article was about an elderly gentleman who built his own river boat and airplane. The boat had a crane on it to sit the amphiibious plane in the the water off of the deck. He cruises up and down the river with his wife - pretty cool. The wings of the plane were designed to fit thru the locks on the river while sitting at an angle on the deck of the riverboat.

I fly a C-170B.

I have a current class 3 medical.

My birthdate is 15 May 1922.

Blueldr

Good going, Dick- Eric's message is right on !
You've got 10 years on me- I'm just a kid, born in 1932.
I once had a good friend who was very active at age 88- He was overwieght and never exercised- (like me). When asked what he owed his good health and old age to, he would reply " Good clean living- .... girl friends"
Rudy

George

" Its a great job, but its a BRUTAL industry "

When young folks ask about being a pilot, this is what I tell them. You have to love it because it can be really good and it can go to pot in a heartbeat.

" If we all love flying so much, why are we in such a hurry to get there? "

Who cares about speed? If you want to go fast don't buy a 170, get a Mooney or RV. Slow down and take time to smell the freshly cut grass. I know you guys are just kidding each other but it is something to ponder.

" No one ever lays on his death bed and says "" I wish I'd spent more time at the office"".


Three of my favorite sayings/thoughts.


Bill

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Joe, would you care to elaborate on that purchase ?

Did you buy the salvage of a 727 that flew into a mountain ?

Rudy