The AOPA Sweepstakes Cessna 170

AOPA selected this 1953 Cessna 170B as the 2023 sweepstakes aircraft to showcase how select modifications can drastically expand a commonplace taildragger’s mission.

Although the airplane is far from a backcountry beast in its stock condition, the 170 is already eagerly awaiting its first backcountry adventure thanks to a new Continental Prime IO-370 195-hp engine, Stene Aviation Sportsman STOL wing cuffs, 26-inch Alaskan Bushwheel tires, and more.

But before the 170 is ready to criss cross the country in search of grass strips and mountaintop destinations, the airplane will be outfitted with brand new avionics, a lightweight, rugged interior, and an eye-catching backcountry paint scheme.

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The 170 sits engineless prior to installation of the Continental Prime IO-370 engine at the Barnstormer’s Workshop in Georgia. 26-inch Alaskan Bushwheels were placed next to the preexisting tires to provide a sneak peek of what the finished product might look like
Dave Stoots and the team at Barnstormer’s Workshop hung the Continental Prime IO-370, 195-hp engine in record time.
Shortly after the engine was installed, a new Hartzell Trailblazer propeller and spinner were mounted.
After the engine and prop install were complete, Dave Stoots (right) and Karl Gardner (left) test the new Garmin GI-275 engine indication system prior to the first test run.
STC holder, Dave Stoots of Stoots Aviation, poses with the airplane after a successful first test run.
Gary Ramsey, of Barnstormer’s Workshop, works to fit the new nose bowl.
Stoots installs new Sportsman STOL wing cuffs courtesy of Stene Aviation.
Stoots was assisted by David Lanni with the installation of the Sportsman STOL wing cuffs courtesy of Stene Aviation.
Stoots and Parker Thaxton (right) smile after a squawk free first post upgrade flight.
Stoots and the Barnstormer’s Workshop team inspect the airplane after the first flight.

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Ends at 11:59 PM ET on 12/29/23.

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Sponsor: Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association.