BUTTON BREAKDOWN: Flying Cockpit Tour - 1976 Cessna 172M

[@kennethbuzzard6073]

Josh - THANK YOU for this tour video. Im a complete n00b, student pilot with barely 10h under my belt and just started learning/perfecting my landing technique with cross country and solo flights in my immediate future. Your cockpit tour demystified several items in MY Skyhawk and answered questions I didnt even know I needed to ask my CFI. You've also helped me figure out how to integrate my Mini 5, since my kneepad solution isn't cutting it for me. Please don't shy away from these types of videos every once in a while - you would be surprised how many folks in your audience absolutely eat up the info in these videos!

[@joem8615]

Hey I used a ram mount for my iPad for cross country. Check it out. The knee pad is always bad because you’re looking down and not out. Good luck!

[@slick7209]

Very cool I’m just new to learning the 172 panel… I’m so excited to lean flying I’m 58 yrs old ..

[@ansonmoxness5403]

I would highly recommend getting a digital CO monitor with an audible and visual alarm. They cost a bit more but the peace of mind is worth every penny even if you don't think you have CO issues. Those cards are very slow to show anything. I have a Forensics one and would recommend it.

[@kreesne796]

I second that! I have a fire angle device in my Rans S6. It has a digital readout and it’s surprising how much the count per million varies when I open an close the window vents and change flight profiles.

[@scottmiller4711]

A fingertip pulse-ox monitor is cheap insurance as well.

[@LimaFoxtrot]

If he's got a Sentry tied to Foreflight, then he already has a digital CO monitor. In my opinion, it's the biggest edge Sentry has over the competition.

[@williamblack5837]

@@scottmiller4711 a finger tip pulse ox is not a good way to detect co as it can not tell the difference between O2 and CO bonded to the hemoglobin besides they are very unreliable

[@santiagoecarbajal]

I got my PPL on a C172M from 1975. Same original panel minus those customizations. The one I flew has an Aspen for attitude indicator and HSI information. Yours is way more fancy. Beautiful setup.

[@shawndarter2373]

Thanks Josh that is the second tour since my first time in a cockpit with me instructor. 1998. This was a good idea you had

[@Cyberbizbuddy]

It's been over 35 years since I've flown a C172 and I really enjoyed the tour of your panel. I must say, the technology has come a long way as well as the cost to fly as a hobby. Excellent content and your video skills with your phone are commendable.

[@davidendsley2391]

Hi Josh, when I got my certificate it was in a J3 cub that only had 3 instruments compass, altimeter, airspeed it had a sight glass overhead for amount of fuel “that always had me scared as a kid” I now fly a KingAir all glass panel. So your tour of your panel was even interesting to a old dog like me. There is one thing I would like to share and that is your fire extinguisher my not work even though it’s in the green, they are filled with a powder that over time can cake up do to the constant vibration of the aircraft, causing it to only let out air when needed. It’s a good practice to from time to time take it out and shake it up you should feel or even hear the powder moving inside if not it needs to be checked out or refilled. This is from experience with a certified good in the green extinguisher that did not work when needed at altitude. Luckily we were high enough to make a fuel off emergency decent that put the fire out and land on a highway

[@jacobpalmer9247]

Very true. No one knows this and when I was a volunteer firefighter we had two fires where the extinguisher didn't work. The powder caked up like you said. No one was hurt because we got there.

[@rinyvisser1142]

@@jacobpalmer9247I wonder if a foam extinguisher would be a better idea. Or are these extinguishers too big and too heavy. The big advantage of a foam extinguisher is that the foam stays good and you can stop any kind of fire. You can even use it on people, in case their clothes are on fire. Using powder could ruin all your electric equipment. Foam is absolutely safe.

[@gregwilliams9854]

Excellent point. I do the shake and bump at the 100 hourly as a routine

[@jacobpalmer9247]

@@gregwilliams9854 Thats a good idea. I always get a rubber mallet and keep working until I can hear the powder shaking around in there.

[@jacobpalmer9247]

@@rinyvisser1142 Powder is fine on electrical equipment. Foam is only for flammable liquids so it floats on top of the oil and smothers the fire. Dry chem actually interferes with the chemistry of combustion and will stop all fires except a class D (burning metals like magnesium, where you need to remove the oxygen). After the fire is out (and you have done your overhaul to determine there is no latent burning) you can vacuum it all up and pick up where you've left off.

[@connorwickham6986]

This is the type of content you do that I love most. Reminds me of the first video that introduced me to your channel: full length touch and go’s.

[@captainmetz]

This is the most underrated aviation youtube channel. Great Video and editing skills and the story line is always spectacular

[@PhillProbst]

The "one-one thousand, two-one thousand" timing trick for the flaps had me thinking "sonofagun! So I'm not the first (or only) one to come up with that trick". I had come up with that on my own while taking primary in a '68 skyhawk about 20 years ago. Of course the flap gauge was still at the base of the panel. In that plane it was 1.2.3 for the first notch, 1,2 for the rest. My routine was: hold the lever while counting, then glance left and right out the side windows to see if everything looked right, finally, glance down at the gauge to confirm.

[@garyhand6480]

I had a 172 that's just like 991,sold it and just visited it in Bluffton Ohio and I looked inside of it and the control panel looks just as it did in 1974 when I sold it. I was admiring your engine monitor. It looks sweet!

[@MichaelLloyd]

That was a nice little tour of "home". It already seems weird not seeing Chelsea there with you :)

[@themediocrepilot9174]

Not sure if anyone else has mentioned this, but with regards to your fire extinguisher. It's a good idea to periodically take it out of the bracket and shake it up. The powder in those can settle and become hardened. I learned this at an RV expo my wife and I attended. People reach for their extinguishers in an emergency and find they are not effective due to the powder has basically solidified in the cylinder. Just pop it out of the bracket, give it a good shake and back in. Just something to think about. Thanks for another great video!

[@terryrutherford2114]

Your plane reminds me so much of the plane I trained in. It was a 1973 C172 (N20591) with a 180 HP powerplant, powerflow exhaust, constant speed prop with 40 degrees of flaps. You could almost hover with a head wind, and it climbed so well. I loved that plane. No foreflight, I only had paper charts and 6 pack analog gauges. Haha! Again, thanks for the video!

[@reydogmotor]

I really appreciated the time you took to show us the functions on the dashboard and it’s a reminder to always be aware of your instruments. Thanks

[@cq7415]

Wonderful instrument tour. I love your Electronics International MVP engine monitor. I miss Chelsea. Thanks for sharing

[@geraldgallo6632]

Good job, like your 172. Powerflow exhaust is nice, know someone who has one on their 172 also. They don't make it for my Arrow, I have CO2 monitor built in the panel with digital readout. Some engine monitors have them as an option. I upgraded to the 406 ELT which still monitors 121.5. I agree with fire extinguisher aviation grade only, car models will leak at altitude. A smoke face mask is a nice luxury too. Modern autopilots have a self-leveling button which is nice peace of mind for single pilot IFR, mine is a GFC 500 with 4 servos an a disconnect button on the yoke. Please keep making videos, thanks.

[@WolfPilot]

Excellent video Josh!! I fly a 63 Skylark, and this is GREAT food for thought. I echo your calls for a fire extinguisher. Just like AMEX, you can't leave home without it.

[@jonclassical2024]

Loved the idea of the cockpit tour, thanks...was great!!!

[@Joseph_Gibson]

Very interesting! Those panels are not as intimidating as they look on first glance. Great job explaining it all!

[@cesarquintana9034]

Beautiful plane, nice instruments panel. Enjoy her.

[@aaronmatthews2889]

Incredible job. I am scheduled to take my written exam on 11/06/21 and I'm starting my full-time accelerated flight training on 11/08/21 in Northern California. Thank you for your input as always. I appreciate you!

[@aaronmatthews2889]

As a follow-up, I passed my private pilot checkride! This video was helpful for training thank you.

[@rogernorris4909]

So happy I fell into this channel. I’m at a place where the kiddos don’t need 24/7 non stop intervention. Looking to take ground school on line this winter so I can take lessons in the spring. Winter here the ceiling is always an issue.

[@cdsnider9496]

Great plane... I just bought my first plane today and it's a 1977 172. I think I'm going to love it. Glad to see you loving yours! Mine does have auto pilot, but I didn't even get into using it today.

[@GlensHangar]

Spent yesterday at the Hangar with my AME planning the new panel in C-FMVU... so many decisions about switches , layout and how to make it intuitive and functional.

[@peteredge2490]

HI Josh Really enjoy your vids, for an old bloke who got his PPL about 45 years ago and due to circumsatances only logged about 90 hours with the majority of those hours flown in a 150 or a 172 I have never lost my love of flying and like riding along with you. Wish you could do more though. By the way I turn 76 next month so will never get to fly in the left hand seat again.

[@KevinGoldenEnterprises]

Not the usual super exciting , super slick editing video that you produce. But Josh, I gotta tell ya, I LOVED this video. Super detailed tour of your bird. It was like hanging out in the cockpit with you. Way frickin cool man! Thank you.

[@jeffkutz4917]

Great video! I am not a pilot but have had an interest in the subject for years. I am using your video to introduce a friend to the subject so when we go on an adventure/introduction flight he will be more informed and be more ready to absorb the details of what a cockpit looks like rather than be overwhelmed with all the new details. BTW- I noticed your CO2 detection device. I recently saw a video by a Mooney pilot who had a backfire from his engine before a night cross-country flight back to his home airport. It blew a hole in his exhaust system and filled his cockpit with CO2. He fell asleep and his plane landed itself in an open field, thankfully not a forest. He managed to limp away from the plane after he woke up. His comment was that those card-type CO2 detectors mainly tell the investigators why you died. He has since installed an active CO2 detection device in his cockpit.. Again, just an outstanding video. I will have to explore the rest of your site and see what other gems you have created. You have a natural teaching style that fits very well with my learning style. It will be interesting to see how it fits my friend's learning style. Jeff

[@alfredomarquez9777]

Jeff: It is NOT "CO2" or Carbon Di oxide... The detector is for CO or Carbon MONOXIDE... which is a "poisonous" gas that results from imperfect combustion of fuel, and has the nasty property that it attaches too strongly to the Hemoglobine in your blood, impeding the blood from transporting Oxygen to the brain and the body... While CO2 can displace the Oxygen in the air and cause a low Oxygen concentration that causes "Hypoxia", it is not as immediate as CO for causing a much dangerous condition... In Aviation, (as well as in highway driving too!) any internal combustion exhaust gasses leak into the cockpit (or car interior) is a very serious, dangerous condition! But it is due to CO or Carbon MONOXIDE!

[@dannybryant4459]

Hello thank you for the video when you talk with Campbell approach we learned to fly at clarksville Tennessee outlaw field or regional airport Clarksville have a good day thank you

[@nathanjackson6874]

Agreed that it’s not an intimidating panel. A sharp, solid IFR platform!

[@spaceranger3728]

I have a '76 172 with Powerflow as well. Gets about 7.7 gph at 2350 rpm. My fuel gauges are on the left.

[@kiltedpiper98]

Great rundown. You definitely know the plane and explain it well. Thanks!

[@GuardedDragon]

That was very nice thanks. No questions, just dreaming of having my own cockpit while my flight school cancels every week because the weather is crap haha.

[@jucava00]

Same here, it appears when is time for my flight lesson the weather decides to go bad, doesn't matter if I schedule in the morning or afternoon

[@2Phast4Rocket]

I hear you man. I had 2 days of flying in four weeks because of weather and/or low ceiling during the hours that I could get off work to fly.

[@Charbcoal]

Hey. Love your channel. Very informative. My only trouble with it is that you move the camera a lot in your videos, specially with your gopro attached to your head and your videos are making me queasy. I couldn't finish both videos i was trying to watch though the information in those videos were very helpful. It would be great if you could have your gopro(s) mounted inside the cabin instead. Great work and i hope you'd fix that in your next videos as i'm subscribed and looking forward to more videos. good luck.

[@gol3tron]

REALLY nice panel in that 172 Josh

[@philipgledhill7227]

I buddy hope you and Chelsea are well. You most have a lot of money in your set up. It all sounds complicated to me I guess you have to learn a little bit at a time. Nice to see you looking well take care and happy flying buddy phil.

[@terryrutherford2114]

Hey Josh. Although I am a private pilot my comment is about location not flying this time.. My wife and I just got back from TX. (9/12/21-9/19/21) We went to Killeen to see our Army Son, San Antonio, for the Alamo and River Walk, South Padre Island for the gulf waters and the gorgeous beaches, and ended in San Marcos for a tubing adventure down the San Marcos River. Great times! Thanks for the video!

[@colinwallace5286]

Used to have those vernier type throttle controls on old mechanical diesel trucks, only difference being that pulling or dialling it out increased RPM. Thanks for a very informative video. I think your 172 is a pretty good package all around, and that exhaust system combined with the engine monitor lets you exploit the engine’s potential in both performance AND fuel efficiency.

[@philhill184]

Very helpful. You are one of the first to explain all of that so I understood it all. Thank you!

[@jacobpalmer9247]

Vmms: you sir have made @flightchops proud! I really enjoyed this video. It's nice to see all the million $ planes that we'll never afford; but this is a really interesting and relatable effort to make it work when old meets new.

[@everettglass6738]

very descriptive explanation of your instrument panel.

[@joshhenry1545]

It’d be cool to see how you hook up your cameras and audio, etc.

[@kimberlywentworth9160]

Yes, the engine monitor is a must.

[@sey1yes2]

I'd agree with the CO monitor suggestion. Aviation Consumer rated them, I think, last year.

[@tombarbato2104]

Hi Josh, I really enjoyed this video. I am not a pilot and will probably never fly a plane. I do like to go and watch take off and landings of airplanes. All the gauges and switchs are interesting. I've never seen anyone explain in depth what they mean. I would like to see more videos explaining how airplanes work. Thanks again for your expertise

[@thomasmaier7053]

This was great, I'm all about the in-depth stuff! Watching you really feels like immersing yourself in the GA community. Other channels just brag about what they did, you actually explain what goes into it which is the exciting part for me.

[@arrowpilot11b56]

It always takes Campbell Approach forever to get back with us! But, they're great once you get them. Thanks for the tour.

[@caribbeanav8tor355]

Hey Josh...I have a 1976 C172M with Power Flow Exhaust and I love it!!...Have the G5s to install when time permits...but at the moment have the Garmin 496 with Ram Yoke mount and it's great and of course my music through my intercom...the passengers love it!! Make the Caribbean one of your bucket list destinations in the near future. Would love to show you around the islands!!!

[@gordonfeliciano4315]

Enjoyed the tour. We love the G5's in our Tiger. Great for situational awareness and the price wasn't too steep. I am kicking myself for not replacing my old school EI EGT/CHT digital monitor for a newer one. The one we have now has eight channels... four connected to EGT, three connected to CHT and one connected to the OAT probe. It was wired that way when we bought it. I'd love to do an upgrade similar to yours. EI sells a round unit that is a direct replacement of the one we have now, which I am considering. It's the CGR-30P. Also, I have a Forensics CO digital monitor in our Tiger. It is portable. We attach it to the panel with high strength velcro. It has a digital read out and two red warning lights that flash when the CO volume reaches a certain threshold. Works great an ran me only @9.99 on Amazon. Anyway, thanks again for the tour. Fly safe and fly often!

[@joem8615]

Just as a practice on my 182 fuel selector, when I park it at home airport I leave it on the left tank and when I park anywhere else I move it to the right. Just an easy way to exercise it to multiple positions.

[@gregwilliams9854]

really appreciated the tour with descriptions and why you have or like the different items.

[@larrysouthern5098]

Great Video!!! Thanks for taking time out to show us the"Bells and Whistles" of your bird 🐦...A lot of Floght Simmers.and Student pilots should get a lot out of this video!!! Cya!!!🐦

[@farmgene]

Drove past San Marcos this weekend and thought of you. Thanks for the great content in this video.

[@10AT166]

Hi Josh The plane i´m trainning is a 172 and is great to see your´s great and with many updates. Greetings from México!

[@bobrewer202]

Please demonstrate the right/left mag check where everyone can see it. When I fly with guests, it’s hard to explain it since they can’t see it. Yes, i know the mechanical concept is beyond the key switch and the RPM, but you get it! Excellent video as usual. Oh, and carb heat.

[@clickster1883]

You always seem able to be able to so finely trim 80991 that it makes one wonder whether an autopilot is worth the expense. I’ll be curious to see what your and your dad’s final decision is on the subject.

[@jbreezy101]

They recently put one in

[@glendavis1266]

Very informative as I have not piloted in years and attempting to be informed. I wished that some copilot went through all the elements of Foreflight so an old timer such as I am could bridge in to how that runs and how it knows what’s what! Thank for going over everything. I’ve previously flown 150s and 182s quite awhile back.

[@josephb5989]

Okay but you are so well trimmed that I legitimately thought you were on autopilot until the end of the video when you mention that you don't even have it. That's incredible lol

[@DP-jd1by]

Great , thorough explanation of your c172.

[@boogerwood]

For someone new, this was fantastic. Love the video and the channel.

[@Daniel_Size_12]

Great video. I was wondering about the use of all the gauges.

[@coolguygolf4230]

Excellent video for someone in process of learning to fly! Love what you do, keep it up!

[@eoinoconnor1]

Fantastic video. Really enjoyed all the info and reasons for different things. Thanks Josh

[@Humza1]

Fantastic video Josh, greatly apprecaite the tour, learned a lot. Got yourself a new sub.

[@DIGGER2843]

Love it Josh, as a non pilot it clears up a lot of questions on yours and other videos.

[@FlyAndFight]

Excellent cockpit tour video.

[@earnedwings5206]

Great clip as always man! Thank you for all the work you put in!

[@davidjackson7405]

We have the same model/year 172. We installed the Visual Instruments flap indicator and love it. The sending unit on the factory indicator corrodes and fails. The replacement STC from Visual Instruments replaces that. Also let me know what you do with the gust lock with the G5’s in place. We have to put ours in upside down, which is not optimal. Thanks for the tour.

[@FancyHat404]

Early in the video: *I glance at the GPS, and see a Very distinctive bend in a river* Me: "That's EVV" (my hometown). @13:09 Josh: "...we're monitoring Evansville Approach..." Me: " I knew it!" Seriously though. Stop by KEVV sometime. It's a nice town w/ a pretty good FBO (not for gas though. Get that at OWB or EHR.) I enjoyed this, unusual, unscripted video. I've been a viewer for a long time, so I knew what most of this stuff was; but It was good to see you get back to basics: a C172, a pilot, and single camera. Great video.

[@Evenstar-]

was great fun for me watching this vid, every plane is configured a bit different, so always interesting

[@sergioperdichizzi7219]

Hi Josh! Have you consider making a LOP explanatory video?

[@friendhui4320]

Great tour of the cockpit. 👍

[@josephgreco1373]

Super Interesting - Fly Safe

[@collateralpigeon2151]

This is what I want to do when I get a plane. Buy something basic and upgrade with the equipment I like. Killer setup, especially the engine monitor.

[@asarangan]

Josh, thank you. You make the best aviation videos. That's all I have to say.

[@awash-mg8ce]

Thank you Josh for that tour what kind of typical cruise power setting do you typically use?

[@JenniferinIllinois]

Enjoyed the little tour of your cockpit.

[@georgewatts9361]

Thanks for the walk through

[@expert25]

Fully enjoyed your video. I found it very educational.

[@Newberntrains]

whoo i loved it good job 80991 looks like a very well cared for plane and i do agree you do need a new panel plate with all the patches to cover old gear not used anymore

[@anugrahdileep7924]

Hey Josh! What about the knob on the windshield to the top left corner?

[@budowens6478]

Missed you at Oshkosh, but I did meet your dad, super nice guy.

[@younanpolousy4345]

This is wonderful , all info that we need about light airplane and instrument, I’m waiting for next video❤❤❤❤ thanks

[@Victordamus98]

Josh love this video. I love how you have it configured especially your engine monitor panel. Safety safety safety! Numbers don’t lie to properly catch issues to the engine that could become major issues. Are you considering upgrading to a GI 275? Keep up the good work.

[@zach9373]

For what it’s worth, my 392 hemi charger has 2 spark plugs per cylinder. 16 total. Nice panel.

[@colinwallace5286]

My lowly 5.7 Durango does as well. Good thing you don’t have to change them too often…😏

[@zach9373]

@@colinwallace5286 yeah would be a little pricey 🤩

[@GaryMCurran]

Automotive is finally adopting aviation standards. However, your Hemi and Colin's Durango have the definitive advantage, since your engines are computer-controlled. The FAA is still living in the past of 100 years ago when magnetos fired the spark plugs. There ARE computer-controlled ignitions on some airplanes, even certified engines, but I don't know of ANY GA avgas-powered piston airplane that is coming off the manufacturing line with one of those engines installed. The Diamond DA42, 62 and one of the DA40s and the new DA50 all have diesel engines and require a computer for them, but they aren't avgas and don't use the same kind of ignition system. There are manufacturers out there who produce an electronic ignition kit for GA airplanes as a retrofit, but unfortunately, you can't replace both magneto systems, only one. However, even using one, there are reports of better fuel consumption, better engine life, better running of the engines. Too bad the FAA won't move into the 21st century and allow both systems to use that.

[@colinwallace5286]

@@GaryMCurran Elliot Seguin talks about the risks of single path ignition and engine control on most automotive conversions. It’s easy to see why he might be apprehensive. The Rotax 915 has a dual system, but I don’t think it has mags. That engine control system on the Diamond planes even shares engine control between engines in case BOTH paths go down on one side. Impressive redundancy.

[@GaryMCurran]

@@colinwallace5286 It might not have been clear. I do not advocate running on one ignition system in an airplane. That is kind of built into the aviation community. We don't care about cars, if they have an ignition failure, they pull over, pull out the cell phone and get a towing truck. In an airplane, it's not quite that easy. So, when I talk about single electronic ignition systems in an airplane, it's with the understanding that it's backed up with a magneto. However, I would rather see dual electronic ignition systems instead of one and a magneto. There are some engines where both mags are driven from a single pad, and I don't like that idea, since you could have one failure that takes out both ignition systems. The same applies for conversion to electronic ignitions. Most modern engines have two pads for the mags, and I would prefer to see electronic ignition systems with one pad for each sensor/pickup. My opinion, and since I haven't flown in years, and never with one of these systems so all of my information is pure conjuncture, would be that dual electronic systems would be just as reliable, if not moreso, than dual magnetos, and would probably give you better fuel economy and power, and be able to adjust to a wider variety of fuel types.

[@randyeno2525]

Nice and informative video. I am strongly in the camp of adding a GFC 500 Autopilot. Given that you routinely fly real and sometimes low single-pilot IFR, having a capable Autopilot is a significant safety enhancement when used properly. Not to mention the additional capabilities such as envelope protection, etc. I know you know all that. Given your following and the laudable safety culture you advocate, you should upgrade if you can and set a positive example! Thanks for all that you do so well!

[@sven_aviation]

That was awesome! Thanks!

[@flywithhunter]

I love seeing you here in Ky! Come visit ktwt some time! We can show you to the biggest burger you have ever eaten.

[@tpittockful]

Thank you Josh great video.

[@mightyjimbo7681]

I was going to say you forgot the trim but you got it. Nice tour.

[@johnnyg4711]

Being an auto body guy and restoration guy i look at the gaps and paint on the patch panels up close i cringe. I know it doesn't mter but thats my job. Make it look factory. Love your channel an d im starting lessons next month.

[@tarassu]

I recommend better fire extinguisher. 1kg unit has 7-8 seconds of trigger time. Is it powder type?

[@johnifly]

Never mind. I saw you point out the trim wheel.

[@fishhisy]

When you do your run up you should set up normalized mode it sets the graphical read out to be more sensitive.

[@daleb194]

Love the tour and showing the basics to someone unfamiliar with aircraft. Going to start my flight training soon and later in life than most people, any advice as I get started?

[@daleb194]

@@tangocharlie9291 Only a year behind you. Good luck!

[@gunsaway1]

Glad you’re back.

[@jasongriffin7087]

I had my first experience with the G5 this week I really like them I also like the garmin 650

[@johnfitzpatrick2469]

G,day Aviation 101 from Sydney Australia. Q&A Skyhawk 991 1. Why is the power flow exhaust reducing CHT: hotter combustion because of mixture and same exhaust valve timing? Fuel selector 2. Was the problem inside the fuel selector (level valve L,R and both wing)? I'm thinking of a pool filter flow value: as a concept. Navigation 3. Are VOR signals continuing along side GPS navigation? Thankyou for explaining the panel of the Skyhawk. 🌏🇦🇺 🌏🇦🇺

[@skyhawkchad7817]

Nice vid! I did a run up next to you at KHYI today lol. My instructor told me to look your videos up and I wasn't disappointed!

[@eugeneweaver3199]

Great stuff! Always eagerly await your next vid! Thanks!