This Day in Aviation History
June 1st, 1948
First flight of the Cessna 170.
 
The Cessna 170 is a light, single-engined, general aviation aircraft produced by the Cessna Aircraft Company between 1948 and 1956….
 
Source:
Wikipedia, Cessna 170: http://gstv.us/25zmiwV
 
YouTube, 1953 Cessna 170 B We go for a ride in a classic: http://gstv.us/25zmuMH
By RideswithChuck
 
Kyle, a friend of mine, with help from Spencer Aircraft is nearing completion of a 6 year restoration of a Cessna 170. He has done quite a few mods to the aircraft and is planning a tour of all 50 states.
 
Check out this article from the AOPA | Your Freedom to Fly for more info.
YOUNG AVIATOR PLANS CESSNA 170B FLIGHT TO ALL 50 STATES: http://gstv.us/25znKzb
 
Here is also a link to his Facebook page where he posts regularly on the progress he is making on his Cessna 170: https://www.facebook.com/2771C/
 
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Photo Credit: David Lin
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