ZeeBee
Yes, began my student days in a J3 at RQAC, but it was benign at AF because it was 'allover' grass and we always were into wind. Recently did a BFR in a J5G with Lyco 180 and found it quite civilised. Maybe the new Scott 3200 tailwheel helped too.
Wiz
G'day. That 170 handled really well because when we fitted the 8.00 tyres, we took the gear legs off and re-tempered them so that they had an outside 'bow' - same as 180's - and that ensured there was a higher deck position as it sat on ground. The height from the door sill to ground with VH-OSZ was exactly the same as in Chris Gilmours' C180K, VH-UIA.
Many 170's become difficult to manage when they have a Scott 3200 tailwheel fitted because they sit very 'flat', making it really difficult to 3 point, (a la the infamous Texas Taildraggers without the full Bolen leg extension). BTW, OSZ now resides at Aldinga,SA.
How's life in POM?
happy days,