Kevin Rudisill
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Installing Micro VG's on my Cessna 170B
Before I bought the Stoots IO-370 engine, and Hartzell Trailblazer Prop for my 1954 Cessna 170B, I had purchased Micro Dynamics VG kit. It took me two years, but low and behold, I finally installed the VG kit on the wings of my 170. I have already installed the Sportsman STOL Kit, so now adding the Micro VGs should increase aileron controllability even more. This video is not an installation help video, or even a technique video, it is just me documenting the process of installing the VGs on my airplane. I did a limited amount of Stall testing after the install, but this is also not a performance and capabilities video. Hope you enjoy
#generalaviation #flying #pilot #cessna #Cessna170 #super170 #backcountryflying #backcountrypilot #pipercub #supercub #kitfox #alaskanbushwheels #stol #steneaviation #stoots #IO-370 #continental #pilotslife #generalaviation #stol
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Flying To The Farm
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This is just a quick hop in my 1954 Cessna 170B to a local friends farm. The Hay was just cut and I had some time to come drop in and say hey. #generalaviation #flying #pilot #cessna #Cessna170 #super170 #backcountryflying #backcountrypilot #pipercub #supercub #kitfox #alaskanbushwheels #stol #steneaviation #stoots #IO-370 #continental #westvirginia #farm #pilotslife #generalaviation Music by W...
Flying my Cessna 170B to Cheat River Fly-In 2024
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Flying to Cheat River Spring Fly-in (56WV) in West Viginia. We packed up the tent, cooler, dog, and fishing rods, and headed to Cheat River for a fun weekend. The weather delayed us by a day, but we were able to fly my 1954 Cessna 170B to West Virginia's best remote grass runway, for a fun weekend of camping. Music by Eli Lev - Shy Desert Morning - thmatc.co/?l=2516846A #generalaviation #flying...
Flying to Sun N Fun 2024 in my 1954 Cessna 170B
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Join me on a flight from Hedgesville, WV to Lakeland, FL for Sun N Fun 2024. I am flying my 1954 Cessna 170B to Florida and camping under the wing in my tent for several days. While at Sun N Fun I filmed the Air Show, the STOL Demonstration and more. I was fortunate enough to land on the Paradise City Grass Strip at Lakeland to join those in the Bushwheels Basecamp!!! #generalaviation #flying #...
Flying for Charlie's First Birthday
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Today we celebrate Charlie's First lap around the sun!! I cannot believe he is already a year old. Charlie has quickly become the airplane companion pup I dreamed of when looking at pictures of dogs on rescue websites. Charlie has developed a love for adventures in the airplane, realizing it is a vehicle to get him to new places and smells. Join me and Charlie in my 1954 Cessna 170B for a quick...
First Flight of Spring 2024
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After several bad weather days and a long time spent working on the plane, I am finally able to go on a quick hop around the local area. Still working out some bugs and getting everything the way I want it. Flying around the WV mountains in my 1954 Cessna 170B after installing some new avionics and a Garmin GNX 375. Building the ultimate bushplane for future adventures. #generalaviation #flying...
Avionics Upgrade Part 2
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Finally wrapping up the Avionics upgrade on my 1954 Cessna 170B. This is a long one! first part is finishing up, second part is a demo and show and tell of the new Garmin Avionics! I installed the Garmin GNX 375 GNC 255 PAR200B and two Garmin G5s. This is video two showing the progress of the upgrades and work on my Cessna, but also giving a pretty thorough review of the features and function o...
Avionics Upgrade 2.0
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Today I am going to start tearing out my old avionics to start preparing for a full avionics upgrade. My 1954 Cessna 170B has always been neglected in the Avionics department, and now its time to make a few upgrades. I plan to install a full IFR panel in my plane to include ADS-B in/Out, LOC/GS, GPS, and two comm radios. Check out the new upgrades and plan to follow along. Music by Mark Generou...
2023 End of Year Review
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Another year has come to a close so we are looking back at all the fun we've had and all of the great people we've met a long the way. We flew all over the country and put some hours on the new engine and prop. We finally linked up with Dave Stoots at a Fly-In and talked about his IO-370 engine STC among other things... We got a puppy!! Also, I popped the big question and Shannon said Yes! For ...
Flying to Beaver Creek Maine
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We finally made it! Join us on a fun trip to Beaver Creek Maine in my Cessna 170B. We have been waiting a while to book our visit on AirBnB, and the time has finally come. We flew up in 2 planes to enjoy the Thanksgiving Holliday in a private off-grid Cabin in Maine. The grass runway definitely gives this place a backcountry bush pilot feel to a remote cabin in the woods. We put the new Alaskan...
Montana & Idaho Backcountry Flying Part 4
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Here is part 3 of our Montana Idaho Trip. We took a two week vacation in my 1954 170B and traveled around the Montana and Idaho backcountry. Shannon and I camped and enjoyed the west for a two week vacation in the airplane. We spent several nights at Johnson Creek Airstrip and flew to several backcountry strips in the area, camping, hiking and fishing along the way. #generalaviation #flying #pi...
Fall Foliage With Charlie
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Fall Foliage With Charlie
Montana & Idaho Backcountry Flying Part 3
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Montana & Idaho Backcountry Flying Part 3
Montana & Idaho Backcountry Flying Part 2
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Montana & Idaho Backcountry Flying Part 2
Montana & Idaho Backcountry Flying Part 1
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Montana & Idaho Backcountry Flying Part 1
Rogers Spring Fly-In 2023
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Rogers Spring Fly-In 2023
Flying to Cheat River and getting a puppy!
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Flying to Cheat River and getting a puppy!
Shannons Birthday Getaway
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Shannons Birthday Getaway
Spring Flying 2023
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Spring Flying 2023
Winter Island Hopping
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Winter Island Hopping
Stoots IO-370 First Impressions (Part 3)
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Stoots IO-370 First Impressions (Part 3)
New IO-370 Engine (Airplane Upgrades Part 2)
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New IO-370 Engine (Airplane Upgrades Part 2)
New Stoots IO-370 Prime Engine Upgrade Part 1
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New Stoots IO-370 Prime Engine Upgrade Part 1
Hangar Cleanup
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Hangar Cleanup
Lake Ridge Spring Fly-In '22
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Lake Ridge Spring Fly-In '22
Flying in and camping at Sun N Fun 2022
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Flying in and camping at Sun N Fun 2022
First Day of Winter
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First Day of Winter
Local Flying with New Tires
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Local Flying with New Tires
Pumpkin Drop 2021
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Pumpkin Drop 2021
Cheat Island Fall Fly-In 2021
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Cheat Island Fall Fly-In 2021

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  • @57eleven1
    @57eleven1 Місяць тому

    Just found your channel. On my second video and enjoying it. Is that a 660 in your panel? Nice panel setup btw. Thanks

    • @KevinRudisill
      @KevinRudisill Місяць тому

      Hey thank you. It’s actually a iPad mini with foreflight & the Guardian mount. It does still wirelessly link to the GNX375 for ads-b and sending flight plans.

  • @PaulAmdahl
    @PaulAmdahl 2 місяці тому

    Check West Yellowstone I worked at the FBO every summer when not teaching HS, it's a great location for exploring. Free pilots' campground and car. Restaurant at the terminal, Bears in the woods.

    • @KevinRudisill
      @KevinRudisill Місяць тому

      Thanks! We parked the plane on the ramp there for 4 days while we got a rental and went into the park & drove up to big sky to visit family. Great airport and hospitality, definitely will remember the campsite!

  • @PaulAmdahl
    @PaulAmdahl 2 місяці тому

    Good Stuff Yup

    • @KevinRudisill
      @KevinRudisill 2 місяці тому

      Thank you! Hoping this year is just as good!

  • @PaulAmdahl
    @PaulAmdahl 2 місяці тому

    excellent plane, excellent places, excellent passenger I would fly this airline again

    • @KevinRudisill
      @KevinRudisill 2 місяці тому

      Thank you! Please do! 😂❤❤

  • @wheelsupbardown
    @wheelsupbardown 2 місяці тому

    Great video. I'm considering micro VGs for the 140 as it's the only real wing mod that can be done.

    • @KevinRudisill
      @KevinRudisill 2 місяці тому

      Thanks, I say go for it! Definitely an improvement in control for sure, if you get them at Sun n Fun they give a discount, plus an additional fly-in discount. Might be worth waiting until the spring.

  • @Brian-WR1W
    @Brian-WR1W 2 місяці тому

    VG's are top on my list when I finally get my C150 painted.

    • @KevinRudisill
      @KevinRudisill 2 місяці тому

      I think they’re great, definitely worth it!

  • @Hoxtonpm
    @Hoxtonpm 3 місяці тому

    Great podcast!

  • @khuochvlogger5338
    @khuochvlogger5338 3 місяці тому

    ខ្ញុំចូចិត្តបង❤

  • @khuochvlogger5338
    @khuochvlogger5338 3 місяці тому

    🇰🇭🇰🇭🇰🇭

  • @khuochvlogger5338
    @khuochvlogger5338 3 місяці тому

    ❤❤❤❤

  • @MikeMcHenry-f1p
    @MikeMcHenry-f1p 3 місяці тому

    What kind of dog is Charlie?

    • @KevinRudisill
      @KevinRudisill 3 місяці тому

      He’s a Red Fox Lab, we got him as a puppy through Lab Rescue!!!! Also he’s 100% water dog 😂🤣

  • @ShaneAdair-g7f
    @ShaneAdair-g7f 3 місяці тому

    Charlie the “Water Dog” ❤❤

    • @KevinRudisill
      @KevinRudisill 3 місяці тому

      Haha! Yes exactly! We can’t keep him away!

  • @rickunruh8132
    @rickunruh8132 3 місяці тому

    You dropped onto the farm to say"hay".😀😀😀

  • @willbillys8876
    @willbillys8876 3 місяці тому

    Them cows wanna take a ride in the plane!

  • @butchmartin2447
    @butchmartin2447 4 місяці тому

    Thanks for sharing. Enjoyed it

  • @CarlosRodriguez-hw3nt
    @CarlosRodriguez-hw3nt 4 місяці тому

    Drawbacks of being tall. I’ve smacked my head on the flaps a bunch of times. I even have a scar now.

    • @KevinRudisill
      @KevinRudisill 4 місяці тому

      Haha right?! Never hurts any less….i even still hit it with the 29’s on 🙄

  • @TyroneJones3170
    @TyroneJones3170 4 місяці тому

    This video is so good for general aviation. This is the dream.

    • @KevinRudisill
      @KevinRudisill 4 місяці тому

      Thank you! We love flying being able to fly, camp, and take the dog with us all on one trip!

  • @chrislloyd1271
    @chrislloyd1271 4 місяці тому

    Lots of good Charlie footage!

    • @KevinRudisill
      @KevinRudisill 4 місяці тому

      He’s always having a great time!

  • @oilylizard86
    @oilylizard86 4 місяці тому

    This is great stuff, so glad I found your page. Beautiful plane and you take the good boy with you. Keep up the the great work sir, you are winning at life.

    • @KevinRudisill
      @KevinRudisill 4 місяці тому

      Will Do! Thank you, definitely a good day when you can load the pup up & fly somewhere fun!

  • @Daniel95Silva
    @Daniel95Silva 4 місяці тому

    I loved the video mate! Here in Portugal unfortunately we still don't have this flyin culture (not as many planes as you do in the States lol) so it's great to see you enjoying it! Charlie is the goodest boy

  • @TheIndyspace
    @TheIndyspace 4 місяці тому

    *Scalper* flaps..! 🙄

    • @KevinRudisill
      @KevinRudisill 4 місяці тому

      Haha! Every now and then they remind you, that they are there!!!!

  • @rickunruh8132
    @rickunruh8132 4 місяці тому

    I loved the wisdom of not posting the wife weight.😀

  • @wheelsupbardown
    @wheelsupbardown 4 місяці тому

    Didn't make it again this year, but I hope to get the next one!

    • @KevinRudisill
      @KevinRudisill 4 місяці тому

      Hoping the weather is better next time, makes it easier to get to, that’s for sure!

  • @davidbrentfoster1
    @davidbrentfoster1 4 місяці тому

    Love the videos and looking forward to doing some more flamping myself. Keep 'em coming!!

  • @towcub
    @towcub 4 місяці тому

    Delightful. We have a 180, totally resonated with the cross country planning algorithm: does the stop have fuel? Does it have grass?

    • @KevinRudisill
      @KevinRudisill 4 місяці тому

      Yes exactly! That’s definitely my cross country planning!

  • @Alexx1904
    @Alexx1904 4 місяці тому

    Que som maravilhoso, meu Deus

  • @buschpilotsinternational5656
    @buschpilotsinternational5656 4 місяці тому

    That looks great!

  • @KTWardlaw
    @KTWardlaw 5 місяців тому

    Good for you!! 😎👍🏼

  • @1225drob
    @1225drob 5 місяців тому

    Nice landcruiser

    • @KevinRudisill
      @KevinRudisill 5 місяців тому

      Thanks! Yes I love my Landcruiser, just put some rear wheel bearings & seals in, ready for summer cruising!

  • @truckpilotnate2972
    @truckpilotnate2972 5 місяців тому

    Looked like a cool trip. I’d love to see a review of your lightweight gear for airplane camping

    • @KevinRudisill
      @KevinRudisill 5 місяців тому

      Thanks, I’ll keep that in mind, that would be a cool video, I have definitely refined the gear over the years, and it really helped out this summer in Montana!

  • @bigdaddy3662
    @bigdaddy3662 5 місяців тому

    She's yummy, can I be Shannon's gynecologist?

  • @krayviator
    @krayviator 5 місяців тому

    Small world. Met you at ACME Aero flyin last year ( or the year before? ) and was at SunNFun this year. I was at the ultralight field ( mid-field ) when you took off to fly home. I looked over my shoulder and saw this beautiful Grey/Black/White C170 launching and smiled to myself... hey, I know that guy. Thanks for sharing Kevin.

    • @KevinRudisill
      @KevinRudisill 5 місяців тому

      No way, that’s awesome! Yea the ACME fly-in was fun, hoping to get back to that!

  • @boogerwood
    @boogerwood 5 місяців тому

    Enjoyed the adventure. Perfect length video. I tend to skip short videos.

  • @KTWardlaw
    @KTWardlaw 5 місяців тому

    Great job! Congrats on a Sweet 170😎👍🏼

    • @KevinRudisill
      @KevinRudisill 5 місяців тому

      Thanks! Yes it’s definitely the plane I wanted, all the hard work is paying off.

  • @MonostripeZebra
    @MonostripeZebra 5 місяців тому

    Very nice.. happy landings!

  • @davidnelson4707
    @davidnelson4707 5 місяців тому

    great video . keep up the great work

  • @mauriceevans6546
    @mauriceevans6546 5 місяців тому

    I live next to RDU. Nice flight! I grew up in Harnett County. Didn't know they had such a nice FBO. Will check it out on Sunday after church

    • @KevinRudisill
      @KevinRudisill 5 місяців тому

      Yea, that’s not far for you at all. It’s really nice, you definitely should!

  • @Bearhawk_Life
    @Bearhawk_Life 5 місяців тому

    Great Video, and never too long when planes are involved

    • @KevinRudisill
      @KevinRudisill 5 місяців тому

      Thanks! You got that right 🙌🏻

  • @swiftadventurer
    @swiftadventurer 5 місяців тому

    nice show; don't ask me how I know. 😉

    • @KevinRudisill
      @KevinRudisill 5 місяців тому

      Haha!!! It was awesome!!!! I was torn between watching or filming.

  • @TimothyBiggs-hw8bc
    @TimothyBiggs-hw8bc 5 місяців тому

    I think it had a STOL cuff also but could not see for sure...

  • @TimothyBiggs-hw8bc
    @TimothyBiggs-hw8bc 5 місяців тому

    Liked the video! I could see VG's, drooped wingtips, big tires... What else have you done? Looks great! 👍👍👍

    • @KevinRudisill
      @KevinRudisill 5 місяців тому

      Yes it has the sportsman stol kit & the Stoots IO-370 STC w/ 83” C/S prop.

    • @TimothyBiggs-hw8bc
      @TimothyBiggs-hw8bc 5 місяців тому

      @@KevinRudisill Wow! Great Stuff! All the best to you and yours!

  • @KevinRudisill
    @KevinRudisill 5 місяців тому

    Thank you! It’s such a good plane for my type of flying!

    • @TimothyBiggs-hw8bc
      @TimothyBiggs-hw8bc 5 місяців тому

      What sort of upgrades do you have? I can see some of them.

    • @TimothyBiggs-hw8bc
      @TimothyBiggs-hw8bc 5 місяців тому

      Sorry, did not realize you answered that question above.

  • @TimothyBiggs-hw8bc
    @TimothyBiggs-hw8bc 5 місяців тому

    Nice looking plane. My dream plane...

  • @jerryogstad688
    @jerryogstad688 5 місяців тому

    Love This.Iam 81 and soon to be 82 . I FLEW all over Idaho and Alaska back county I was blessed to have a 180 -185 and later a cub . We had a cabin at big creek . Only one accident at the waren strip in the snow just had to change our pants . I loved flying. Thank you JESUS. Stay safe

  • @honorb4glory606
    @honorb4glory606 5 місяців тому

    I've purchased way too many planes in Microsoft Flight Simulator, and the 170B is my favorite. 😅

  • @ralfmatters448
    @ralfmatters448 5 місяців тому

    Nice landings and good job managing your passenger's concerns. She seemed well informed of the risks involved and you respectfully addressed them.

  • @waynenelson8907
    @waynenelson8907 6 місяців тому

    Loved the video. May I ask where you are in video?

    • @KevinRudisill
      @KevinRudisill 6 місяців тому

      It’s high rock Airstrip in Maryland.

  • @bernardanderson3758
    @bernardanderson3758 6 місяців тому

    I love seeing this and the love for such a beautiful dog: happy birthday to your dog Charlie Kevin!! Fly safe in my favorite aircraft

  • @bernardanderson3758
    @bernardanderson3758 6 місяців тому

    I’ve flown a Cessna 206 that has the VGs and at slow speeds the aerodynamic changes are pretty much amazing

  • @bernardanderson3758
    @bernardanderson3758 6 місяців тому

    The VGs is going to make a huge difference in slower stall speeds and slow flights