"Luke Skywalker" wrote in message
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On Jun 1, 10:36 am, "Al G" wrote:
Hi Gang,

In the next couple of weeks I'll be working with a fellow to finish
his
private in a C-170B. Does anyone have any notes, tricks, or gotchas I
should
know about? I have taildragger time in everything from a Quickie to a
Lodestar, but haven't flown the 170 for 28 years.

Al G

Hello Al.

Some pretty good suggestions here.

I assume that you are not having to do basic taildragger instruction
since he is "finishing" his private. The hardest thing I found was to
get people to see the landing attitude for a "wheel landing"...

You should have a blast. I have not flown a Cessna tailwheeler that
was not just a fine good time.

Robert

I did have a blast. It is a really nice little A/c. He has redone the
interior in leather, and added a new radio and transponder.
The attitude was a shock. The 170 cowling is very low, and gives the
impression of a nose low attitude when straight and level. Visibility is
excellent.
Yes, the gear is quite springy, even soft. It seems there might be even be
some main wheel alignment issues occurring when up on the mains and
depressing the gear.
The fellow's attitude toward learning is great. He is an A & P, and a
pleasure to fly with.

Al G