Bagarre wrote:On a 170, is there any way to keep the original wing tips with the Horton?

hotrod180 wrote:

bigrenna wrote:

Looks like the formers / nose-ribs are taped in place before putting the cuff in place I assume they are not fastened to the wing. Are the new leading edges riveted to the nose-ribs, or are the nose-ribs just mashed into place?

bigrenna wrote: You assumed incorrectly. Masking tape is not very structural, so the nose blocks are glued in place (black stuff under the blocks.)......

hotrod180 wrote:

Bagarre wrote:On a 170, is there any way to keep the original wing tips with the Horton?

I suppose you slightly shorten the leading edge cuff and build fairings that adapt from the cuff profile to the original wing profile, sort of like what Sportsman does at the root end. Wouldn't be per the STC though.
Like you, I like the looks of the original rounded Cessna tips.

TxAgfisher wrote:Thanks for all the info - I did a generic Google search and didn't get much. The guy that has the 182 hasn't emailed me back, but I could see how I could be talked into a trike with some of the input here. Maybe even do the conversion later on like Luke... Those stripped interiors on the "182 Diet Plan" thread look incredibly functional and save a bunch of weight.

The guy that is supposed to be my TW instructor is supposed to call today - but we'll see how that plays out...

Are there any recommendations for an installer in Texas if I went that direction?

robw56 wrote:As stated, the Sportsman STOL kit is $1995. I believe the Horton is $1500 but don't quote me on that. I had my Sportsman STOL kit installed for $1000 in 2012 from someone who has extensive experience installing the kit. That's not typical though, most people pay around 2k or more I believe.

Hammer, that's the first bad think I've ever heard from anyone ordering a Sportsman. You can read several testimonials on this site, if you search, from people who have delt with Stene Aviation and they all have good things to say.