Cessna 170 - The Family Station Wagon Flight & Pilot Interview

[@byronsmith8967]

This Cessna is the 57 Chevy of airplanes. Beautiful.

[@boydmerriman]

"Don't stop flying until you get to the hangar" is great advice!

[@5xls]

“ A go around is just continuing to fly, and we all love to fly.” Good saying.

[@daytonasixty-eight1354]

Except when you are going missed on a hard IFR approach at your alternate coming up quick on those 45 minutes of reserve.

[@gregaleksandrovsky5806]

@@daytonasixty-eight1354 Why you choosing such a bad alternate?!

[@iflycessnas4707]

@@gregaleksandrovsky5806 some regions in this world are sparse when it comes to runways

[@stryk3r]

unless the reason you were trying to land was because you needed to shit

[@prsearls]

Your video brought back lots of fond memories. My Dad had a 1955 C170. He flew it off a 1500' sod airstrip where we lived. We took many family trips and had a few "adventures" (mostly weather) on some of them. Those big flaps worked really well getting into and off our strip. He later upgraded to a Skylane for better performance. I did lots of flying from the right seat in the 170. That was my last tail-dragger. I went on to a corporate flying career of 31 years in various jets. I'm retired now and only fly in my dreams.

[@danielmichel7000]

Well...you had a great life

[@chrishansen456]

I have a question, since you said you now only fly in your dreams. Have you heard of FSX, X- Plane 11, and MFS2020? They are flight simulators and would help bring you back into flying, albeit it virtual reality, but better than dreaming xD You would need a good computer/laptop for X- Plane 11, and a really good PC for MFS2020. However, FSX can run great with almost any PC.

[@terryrutherford2114]

Loved this video and this 170. I just saw my Grandfather this thanksgiving, 2018. He is 101 years old now. He inspired me to fly by taking me up in his 170 when I was around 3 years old. The 170 was the last airplane he owned, he owned a few. When I got my PPL I was so glad that I was able to take him up flying. I gave him the controls and he did great. This was in 2002. We were in a 180 HP C172 with tuned exhaust and a constant speed prop. Fun plane. Thanks for the video!

[@samuelWx]

Bobby, thanx for starting this vlog! love sailing doodles but aviation has always been my dream. I'm 50 yo now with two young children and practice medicine in a rural small town and these videos and your vlog have helped rekindle the flame. I joined the Navy when I was 17 to fly as a helicopter crew chief and rescue swimmer and logged over 1000 hours and traveled around the world but had to put my flight dream aside to keep pace with "life". I've realized in watching vlogs like yours and steveo1 that there is no time like the now. These stories you share are inspiring! Thanx!

[@MajTom-wd2yt]

Sailing Doodles....T & A and no Class👎

[@topgun8683]

I started flying when I was 16, but didn't get my license.Went into the Navy at 18 to be a jet mechanic and got stationed on an aircraft carrier to do a med cruise and see the world! I'm 50 now like you and I watch both the channels you mentioned and it has also sparked a flame in me to go back and get my license! It's interesting how our stories are similar and how these videos can make a difference in you life!

[@jennydiazvigneault5548]

I always loved to fly. I never had the money of a doctor so I had to do it for a living. I have about 8000 hours in helicopters now. Sometimes its a pain but usually its a lot of fun. You will never get today back and there are always reasons to wait. Don't wait. Do it now.

[@leonardodahumanoid4344]

That is a beautiful plane. I also noticed how quiet and smooth it idled and cruised. Super clean inside also. Anyone should be proud to own that plane.

[@kevimc]

wow Jeff is a great guy; he gave a real honest overview; very impressed; another great video; your camera work was great and the clarity was exceptional; awesome Bobby; thumbs up

[@steveo1kinevo]

Awesome video! What a beautiful airplane. Really enjoying your new channel here. Keep the cool videos coming!

[@FlyingDoodles]

Hey thanks a bunch!

[@ellonysman]

Nice to read good positivity Steveo...stay safe

[@samaipata4756]

It’s now almost 30 years ago, that I flew in a rag wing 170 all the way from Chile up to Canada in a two and a half week journey. On my first day I run into a sand storm in the Atacama desert and had to land on a road, because I lacked visibility to fly into the Antofagasta airport. I flew the whole trip without GPS, solely by compass headings and stopping leg times, dealt with heavy coastal fog, tropical lightning storms and severe turbulence. The 170 managed everything just fine even digested lead free car gas in Ecuador without any issue. A wonderful airplane!😁👍

[@robertrich664]

Jeff, that is a stunning 170A. Like you, I grew up washing and fueling planes for flight time at a grass strip. My dad had a 1950 A model (N9772A), and we flew the wheels off that bird. This video brings back so many good memories - the sound of that engine, the bounce of the yoke and those knobs on the instrument panel. You felt like a master when you wheel-landed her, and a rookie when you bounced her. Email me if you ever make it down to Aranasas County Airport in Rockport and I'll buy ya lunch. First rate! Thank You!

[@geoffwatkiss8238]

Great aircraft! I actually grew up across the street from Aero Country. I was there before they paved the runway years ago. Spent many hours running around those T hangers as a kid.

[@swarajsandhu]

That is a beautiful looking airplane!! The lines are just perfect..

[@brunodavidpiloto]

Love this airplane! I miss this engine's sound, I used to tow banners with 170's back home!

[@beegee22]

Absolutely beautiful 170! Great video!

[@BradColemanisHere]

That was great! I'd not really considered the tail wheel before. Man, that plane looks brand new. He has a great attitude, as well.

[@mariemorrissey9378]

Good Work as always! "Jeff your family station wagon is cool!" What a way to make family memories!

[@peregrinussolutionsllc6010]

We are the proud owners of a Stinson 108 and our mechanic and his son have a really nice 170. Love both of them and completely agree with your experience purchasing a vintage airplane haha! Your 170 is beautiful :-D Thanks for sharing!

[@georgefalconer9810]

Jeff talks us through the flight very well I enjoyed this episode.

[@RTD1947]

Nice job. Reminded me of my time in the late 60’s. Both you guys talk flying as it should be!!!

[@mazerat4q2]

Thats so great. I flew 8112A a 1955 B. Went on a picnic just like that from Dallas Texas to Lake tawakoni it had a grass strip. Some of life's unforgettable joys.

[@globalaide49]

A great example off why we pilots do what we do and how we go about it. My most fun days are with an old Cessna 172, 182 or 206 taking friends and family up for a thrill of their lives. Currently flying COLD Moldova and we are loving it!

[@ALSmith-zz4yy]

Took me a few minutes to realize this is from the same guy who does Sailing Doodles. The C170 is the big brother of the 1946 C140 I owned many years ago.

[@FlyingDoodles]

Thanks for watching both channels!

[@3rdRockRider]

Gorgeous plane; looks brand new.

[@coryturner9140]

The only station wagon that’s not embarrassing to ride around in.... sweet plane!

[@lvwpy]

As an Embraer 190 maintainer I can't decide what I love the most, the fact that he flies that beautiful Cessna, or the fact that he flies an E190 for a living!

[@ft6972]

That’s a beautiful ass plane. Holy shit.

[@dirkbow911]

just bought the Cessna 170B for MSFS sim ,i know that doesn't even begin to compare to owning and flying the real thing but it sparked my interest in this beautiful plane ,so i did a search and found your fantastic video ,really enjoyed every minute ,so pleased i found your channel and have now subscribed .Kind regards

[@bluetickfreddy101]

Your my dad, i grew up in a tripacer, navion, mooney, cessna 310 in that order. Thanks for allowing me to relive.

[@freequest]

Also thanks Jeff for Sharing your wonderful piece of history. 🛩👍☺

[@johnrichard6802]

Jeff is obviously a seasoned pilot with great attention to detail. I flew in an Aronca tail drager several decades ago and did a ground loop during a cross wind landing at John Wayne airport in Orange Co. I was looking down at the right landing wheel and saw it collapse. Quite exciting. If you can find an Aronca (sp?) as an episode subject, that would be cool. Love Flyin' Doodles.

[@Glide1992]

I trained in a Citabria, tail wheel. Like it better than the trikes I flew later. Great video.

[@grumpyoldfart1945]

Thanks for a great video. Beautiful 170A. I was fortunate to own and fly 170B for nine years. Family finally outgrew it. It was dirt cheap to own and fly. I had more fun with it than any airplane that I have owned. Wish I had back!

[@Av8or911]

Jeff! Met you at Sherman Muni a few days ago while you were fueling up. Beautiful 170! Great video!

[@jtramo]

Danny Smith thanks Danny!

[@jamesyoungblood555]

Love the older planes and the color is great. Thanks for the video. Shalom

[@jorgeparra196]

wow, this is a beautiful aircraft, its perfectly mantein

[@CyrilDeretz]

Love the T Shirt comment. Great video. I can feel his passion for flying

[@jorgevelez9195]

Gorgeous airplane. A real classic. Great video. Thanks.

[@Thunderchicken69]

That’s one beautiful aircraft.

[@Pilotwisco]

Been binging your channel and I would love to see another video with this guy! I got my first taste of tailwheel flying recently and this guy knows what's up!

[@GregHuston]

What a beautiful aircraft! I hope to be able to take my son flying in the future.

[@cameronmolt5649]

My training and 1st solo was in a piper pacer PA22-20 tw. I recently got my first chance to be in control of a nose dragger 172. It was stupid easy. BTW my brother and I own a 1950 Aeronca Sedan 15AC. I love that machine. My grandfather bought it in 1960. It's a family heirloom. It's roomy and will haul a bunch but you better not be in a hurry.

[@Hucfinn-zz8dl]

Bobby thank you very much for this vlog ! Those of us who love small aircraft and I truely love tail dragers thank you for these stories !!!

[@BillyG869]

Such a beautiful clean 170

[@trafficsignal101]

Awesome video, thanks for sharing. I have flown 150's,152's, and 172's. At a small airshow in Ohio, where I was a student, I got a chance to fly a 170. It was a great plane, but I had a hard time adjusting to landing a tail dragger. I had to do 2 or 3 go arounds before the owner and IP finally landed it for me. I was only a teenager back then.

[@hansfriedebach7137]

very nicely presented - all the way around - deserves to be viewed more than once!

[@FlyingDoodles]

Haha thank you!

[@M-Swede]

Hey Bobby, I love to see you go up in a bi-plane. My wife got us a flight on one in Key West for my birthday. Really amazing.

[@mikentx57]

Very beautiful aircraft. I love the paint job

[@ashsmitty2244]

The c170 is the prettiest one. The rounded tail is beautiful.

[@jerryforeman4543]

Nice plane! You can see how much his family enjoys it also especially his kids!

[@anthonycyr9657]

Love those planes, my uncle eric had a 1949 170a, sweet ride..

[@flycory]

Superb content. Nice job !

[@randyporter3491]

What a beautiful vintage airplane ! Love the old rounded tail stabs. Thanks for sharing !

[@drizler]

A friend of mine had a 172 with that Connie 6cyl 0300 engine. So nice and quiet and smooth compared to my shakamatic 0200 on my Cessna 150.

[@USNVA11]

Beautiful Cessna 170 ! I really enjoy these videos ! Thanks !

[@kendallwheeler53]

I had my single engine land rating years ago, before a house and family got in the way. I sure do miss it. Your channel is wonderful! Air craft suggestions.. Lake amphibian, Staggerwing Beech, I like the Maule suggestion, Stinson 108, Bellanca citabria or a Pitts s2s. Keep up the good work.

[@Reuben-ny3]

Great vlog. And what an awesome pilot. Love his story, plane, and flying. Great episode.

[@centuriontunnel]

Good stuff Bobby.. Glad to see you back in the air doing what you love.

[@k2wo1]

Jeff is really a nice guy. I learned a lot. Thanks.

[@RJDCR]

What a beauty , beyond words...great vid

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Nice video and nice plane. He seems like a humble guy...knows he's a low time tail wheel pilot and isn't afraid to say so. He'll get better at it quick because of that.

[@niceguy2171]

A nice classic, and so much fun as you see everything in those. Some will grump about that old of a aircraft..but they made those like tanks, and when the engine is properly cared for, they are amazingly safe. Just wish the weather would have cooperated better for you guys. And yes, have flown tail wheels before..so many years ago now, but remember that view, as they are normally all windows.

[@MrMuppetbaby]

Beautifully restored plane. Great video. You are taking off down wind according to the sock.

[@mojogrip]

Very sexy plane Jeff. I hear you on the financing part. I was in the same predicament and I sorta gave up on the process altogether. Some lenders are not even checking for you if you're not borrowing at least $50k. But hey you live and you learn. Another great video Flying Doodles. I'll love to see a coverage on the Cessna 140 if you can. Thanks.

[@FlyingDoodles]

Cool thanks! I’ll try and find one soon!

[@bubbazanetti3463]

Love this high quality video and vintage plane.

[@unclemuir]

That 170 looked like new maybe better than new. I like these videos. Thanks Bobby.

[@angleofattack]

New subscriber! Good work!

[@tomasjay1005]

I do the same thing in my Stinson 108-3. Just love it.

[@loulasalle]

You are making me miss our 52' 170B (N2485D) put about 900 hours on it. Sweet Machine!

[@stevegps]

Cool plane. Needs some 35" bush wheels!

[@flycory]

stevegps now we’re talking!

[@jtramo]

Cory Robin one day but not this Sunday!

[@flycory]

jtramo what you have on there is great for a 170. You don’t want to take that fancy machine into 35 country anyway. That’s what my airplane is for! Let’s go flying! 💥👍🤠

[@flycory]

Love the 170! She’s a beauty !

[@jtramo]

Cory Robin then you guys have gotta stop making it look so damn fun! I have to at least get 8.0s so it doesn’t look like a grown man with teeny kid shoes.

[@CharleyAlphaAviation]

Really neat seeing all the different planes and their pilots perspective.

[@Hercules718]

Wow ! Nice plane.

[@huracan200173]

I did all my PPA student hours in a conventional (PA-11), and the key to me to nail the land was to not give in with the elevator. Once you pulled back, you stay in that position, until you feel it starts to want to go down again, and you pull a little more. If you pulled early and you're high, you don't release the pressure, you correct with a bit of power. Anyway, that's my 5 cents.

[@marksharrock1339]

You guys flew right over my house. I'm across the street from AeroCountry at the golf course.

[@bobisonline]

Fantastic video! Great outside footage! Beautiful aircraft!

[@u4ia420]

Beautiful aircraft!

[@manwinkler]

What a truly nice segment to watch :)

[@davidrix1370]

Crossover from Sailing Doodles, I'm in boat tech school but, appreciate this new channel.

[@jigity7598]

This guy living the life

[@reyesben]

What a beautiful aircraft. I grew up flying a 1961 172. One of the first 172's but would love to get into a 170 A or preferably B

[@angryman71]

I'm with Byron -- same exact paint scheme and everything that I learned to fly in -- ours was a 1950 Cessna 170A -- first rode in her when I was 8 days old -- learned to fly in her, soloed in her, and ended up giving up after a few years due to medical being revoked every year in the spring and re-instated in the winter due to admitting to migraine headaches -- went to a one year third class medical that had to be updated every year by FAA approved neurologist. I loved that airplane and it was in our family for almost one half of a century -- just shy of 50 years. I wish my dad had not sold her without telling me he was selling her, but...such is life. I hear she's got a new, rejuvenated life now... I hope someone else enjoys her as much as I/we did. And, contrary to what he said in the video, when we were young... Mom and dad in front (both had their pilots licenses) and we fit 5 small kids in the back seat -- cramped, but what a time to remember!

[@angryman71]

However -- this is why you NEED to keep on top of a tail dragger -- I believe I saw this plane for sale, and almost believe this was "test flight", but don't have that info for sure... I bet they needed a clean up in isle 3 after this though.... I was told, when learning to fly in the 170 and getting insurance by the agent, that IF I could fly a 170, I could fly anything...... kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6bOnnZ9edt5orM

[@Wafflethyme]

Good ol T31, used to have my 172 in a hanger a row away form that one.

[@kennethparker1032]

Another great video. Good to see you back in the air. Best use of your non-sailing time!

[@rosskelly4200]

Wow. I thought vision out of a tail wheel would be awful until the tail comes up - but the dash is so low! Vision is actually great!

[@fearnsey8800]

Keep thinking you have a dog on your knee !! Great Video keep them coming , love the point about the 70 k truck, I opt for the Cessna

[@garybridgham5432]

Beautiful airplane!

[@kellydtth2749]

Super cool extension of your sailing vlog! Cool pilot to boot!

[@MrSamdoe100]

Beautiful plane! thanks for sharing. great job.

[@guinneach]

It’s funny that he mentioned the Stinson 108. That’s the plane we sold when we bought our 170. It was actually a Stinson L-5, the Army spotter version.

[@freequest]

Classic foam rubber band plane (:. That's what I remember the 170 as the first time I saw those classic lines. 😀

[@corvairchris82]

Bobby, Love the Flying Doodles channel, been following Sailing Doodles since the beginning. My first passion is flying, Got my Private Pilot several years ago out of Addison, my first solo was at Red Bird, Now I'm nearing retirement and looking at the cursing life, I would love to have a 40' cat. Once the kids came along flying took a back seat, I still fly regularly but with both feet planted on the ground these days, I fly Radio Control planes now, Don't know if you would be interested in doing an episode on RC but if you would let me know. We'll give you some stick time. OH yeah Jeff that 170 is just gorgeous, looks better than new.

[@bobhidley9037]

That pilot, Jeff, was a very witty, personable guy. He might attract some interest if he did his own version of flying (with a family) on KZbin.

[@7644440]

Nice, the vintage planes are great and this Tail Wheel exposure was really nice and a Super neat Classic aircraft. Hopefully you will get in a few War Birds and HomeBuilts. So far the new channel has been great, only thing I'm missing is Laura's eye appeal and great personality, but hopefully her patients will aooreciate what we are missing. Keep up the Great Job....

[@FlyingDoodles]

Hopefully getting war birds next week!

[@martylynchian8628]

Its amazing your commitment to your hobby over the safety of your family.

[@pairofspades5874]

Great interview. Awesome video! I’m starting out at age 39 and loving every second! I too have started documenting every second I get to fly on my channel! Love the videos! Keep them coming!!

[@drumdude46]

Great Interview. Great Guys. Great Flying. Great Chat.

[@fxpthl]

Fun Fun Fun! Loved it! My first tail wheel flight too!

[@laffilmfest3759]

Nice to see U enjoying ur passion!!

[@herbm8709]

Great plane! Great video Bobby! Keep them going!

[@loulasalle5480]

We flew our 1952 170B for 19 years. A quality a/c like yours.