First Flight Home In The $10,000 Cherokee + Total Price Reveal!

Today we take our $10,000 1962 Piper Cherokee 180 for its first real flight after undergoing an annual inspection. Will it make it home without any issues? We also total up all the costs into one grand total for this airplane after all the repairs and inspections. Check out Pilot Institute (Get $30 off with this link): learn.pilotins...
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[@jimw1615]

You are truly fortunate to get this aircraft. Now the challenge is to not turn it into a $50,000 aircraft by needlessly adding new avionics to it. Consider keeping it basic and affordable for the next guy.

[@KutWrite]

Plus any beginning students who might train in it.

[@bobwilson758]

Nine out of ten of the high dollar gang will screw you over for a few dollars - shame ! Don’t fall for that crap young men - Be yourself ! Remember what your folks taught you - Be good to others - Be nice to people . Thanks for the video fellas .

[@flyinbry]

somebody that gets it

[@nighthawk0077]

I would agree, a couple ipad mini's would probably suffice if the radio glitch is cleared up.

[@michaelsullivan3553]

$50000 is still a good price,

[@easttexan2933]

JR you looked like you had a death grip on the yoke on climb out. Use that trim control. If you're having to use more than 3 fingers on the yoke you are out of trim. Notice your CFI's fingers on the yoke at the 7:00 minute mark. Never take your hand off the throttle during climb out to a safe altitude. Just my thoughts. $12K for a Cherokee 180? Ridiculous lol.

[@hassanabbas221]

thinking same thing lol. My brain was like hand on the throttle

[@billcarrier9622]

I saw and thought the same thing never take your hand off the throttle during the takeoff climb. Give Jeffery a break he's just starting out on his PPL training.

[@MarkGarrity-e9g]

Never take your hand off the throttle during climb out. Friction locks suck. Often vibrate loose.

[@grayhawkflighttraining4044]

CFI here who used to own a flight school. That is a $50k airplane all day long to a flight school. If I were you and didn't have my Private or Instrument, I would put dual G5's, GMA345 and a GNX375 and do all my training in that thing. Vacuum systems suck and in that heat its only a matter of time before it fails. That is a perfect training and you really found a diamond in the ruff.

[@glenn3379]

Tip for new players: Don't take your hand off the throttle during the take off roll... if your friction is not set properly you may get the situation where the throttle vibrates away from the full power setting and towards a lower power setting, you don't want that at the best of times let alone hot and high.

[@rhysdinnis3533]

This reminds me of the time I was in a crappy old plane and the throttle friction was rusted and didn’t work. I didn’t notice, and as I took my hand of the power after we took it, it slipped all the way to idle. Let’s just say I won’t let that happen again.

[@briantii]

This is one of my pet peeves. Such a bad idea to leave your hand off the throttle during take off and landing.

[@williamelrod4199]

I have not flown in years But that was what I noticed, Never do it!

[@1834RestorationHouse]

You should keep your hand on the throttle during climb-out, in case you have to make a rapid power change and also to keep it from creeping back towards idle.

[@tedstriker754]

I think the paint is fine, polish it up. What needs work is the instrument panel. The first thing I'd do is get a good label maker. Then rearrange the instruments into the basic "T" six pack arrangement. That scattered, smothered, covered, & chunked arrangement it has now would drive me crazy. I had an old Debonair that had that mess of a panel, and I fixed it. So much better.

[@scotthodgen5647]

The low annual cost for airworthiness check just blows me away. Great video. Great work. *Thank you for supporting GA like you do. Loving your channel's content! 🤙😊

[@PatFoteff]

Fantastic buy! Love the 180. My cousin's husband has one.

[@YIFly]

When you polish, use a toothbrush or other soft brush around rivots. It makes a big difference and saves paint.

[@seriouspilot3546]

Man that was an excellent deal. My dad bought an ultralight plane, a rans s12 that needed work to be done for 11,500 dollars and you bought yours for cheaper, that’s crazy.

[@quinnjim]

I’d recommend turning the electric fuel pump off for taxi. That’s the only way to check that your engine driven pump is working. Turn it back on for takeoff. Also, that Cherokee does not have “trailing link landing gear”.😀

[@JRGarage]

Good point. Oh it kind of looks like trailing link!

[@i.r.wayright1457]

An good annual should have made sure all the switches had labels. Check around for a used eyebrow for the instrument panel, plastic trim where it is missing around the windows and change the plexiglas in the storm window. Great deal, and always look for dry country planes.

[@mattf49006]

nice project and time builder for a new pilot.....a side note that's a lot of non essential chatter in the approach and pattern...

[@clarencewiles963]

$11286. $12286. Amazing worthy of a makeover. 😊 Label the dashboard

[@stevenflattum156]

Cherokee gear isn't trailing link gear. Although is sort of looks like it. It's a scissor link gear.

[@JRAviation]

Ahh that makes sense

[@DaveGringo]

Don't know if you guys looked into that amp meter to see if it's just a defective gauge or not. But it shouldn't be pinned to +40 amps especially with a new battery! If the amp meter is working right then your cooking your new battery, over charging it. Possibly due to a bad voltage regulator (internal to the alternator or external). If the voltage goes high enough your gonna also start cooking your radio, transponder and who knows what else. Not to be a know it all, but check the charge voltage with engine up at speed, not idle... 2000 RPM there abouts... It might be what's also causing your fuel gauge to bounce around as well... Not something to ignore. Seen a few old 70's / 80's Porsche 911's with bad voltage regulators causing short battery life and other various electrical issues... 40 amps is a ton of power and can even cause a fire...

[@stevenstyles7602]

3,2,1,, really? You should shout ‘clear prop’ wait a couple of secs, then crank.

[@Mark-sp6vq]

Great airplane find! Just two suggestions as an observer 1. Despite the weather never fly a vintage aircraft in shorts. Sparks, fire will render you burned and possibly unable to fly. 2. When your messing around filming, adjusting the mixture etc, who is looking out the window for VFR traffic? That's the first priority of any flight crew. Collisions happen....

[@benjaminfranklin4760]

I’m not a pilot but do you mind explaining why not flying vintage airplanes in shorts

[@bertengineer]

Curious how your CG was with 3 people and gas. My 68 180D is nose heavy and I have to put ballast in back for 3 people

[@Ronzola1]

If the paint buffs out nicely and only leaves the ragged edges of the graphics, just cover those edges with pin stripes. Cheap and easy, if that’s possible.

[@jakebrodie-stedman1128]

Looks like a great deal! Use the spare budget to buy and install an engine monitor.

[@user-od9iz9cv1w]

Congratulations. A great trainer/daily plane for the price of one of your home run Boxsters. That's what I call a win. The more you fly it the better the deal will be. Basically flying for the price of insurance and gas.

[@stephenf98]

awesome from start to finish... Back in the 1970's I trained in the 140 and loved it. The last flight I did was in 1985 going back and forth from Long Island to Atlantic city and back again with the Archer. Miss those days. Now that I'm a grandpa for the 3rd time, I would love to start again and introduce the airways to them. Keep up the great vids. BTW, how do you guys find these deals??????

[@douglascorley6630]

I love watching this channel

[@JamesALopez-c6c]

That flight was so awesome 10k n you’re off Very exciting

[@SteveJohnson-oz1pe]

Really enjoying the Cherokee 180 videos. What a great airplane for $12,000 investment! I have had a great experience with the Cherokee, I received my Private in a140 way back in 1979.

[@KutWrite]

I've got a few hundred hours in various Cherokees, too. But I got my private in a Piper Colt, a high-wing successor to the Tri-Pacer. A sturdy plane that was laid out and flew much as the Cherokees I flew later.

[@graysono]

Neat old gal! You need to move some instruments around in the panel. But weird having Alt & VSI tucked down low yet Nav gauge up top. Enjoy your Cherokee, that and Arrow II my fav light planes!

[@jonfelty6063]

You are a great deal maker! Another really smart buy! Keep up the good work you are amazing! Stay safe!

[@irishcurse65]

Ease the grip on the yoke. Only one hand. The other should be on the throttle until safe altitude or cruise.

[@carlstevee5992]

What a beauty love this plane

[@joluisaponte]

If you don’t mind, let’s see more of your flight training in your 180. I think it’s the plane to get you both to your private.

[@smokingspitfire1197]

They still don’t have their licences?

[@DKofDAH]

I just want it to be a little more nice to look at and out of. So polishing up, maybe give the dashboard just a little more shine and put in some gauges if seem fit and your good to go. What I would really love is seeing you take this old lady for a day trip/holiday. I’m not a pilot nor do I have knowledge of private internationl travel but could you take it to Mexico oder canada for a trip?

[@Hugo_WP]

Finally a haircut 👍🏻

[@quackula9190]

😂😂😂😂

[@bennettholm]

Fr tho 😂

[@JimBronson]

This is an unbelievable deal. An airworthy aircraft with 4 seats and that will do 120 kts for $12K, in this day and age, just unreal.

[@JRAviation]

Right!

[@justadudedoinstuff9142]

The old airplanes without all the glass are better!

[@mecraig6291]

Congrats gentlemen Ultralights are more expensive Great series

[@davidklassen2805]

I can confirm they are very economical airplanes. I have a 65 model Cherokee 180. At 9,500 it burns 6.5-7 gph. I think that’s quite reasonable for the speed you get.

[@ANRQAngel]

@16:34 did that airliner just go to warp speed?

[@jamesbrown3358]

Truly great deal. I was a part owner in a 1974 180 Archer in the mid 1980’s. Trained and soloed in it, and did IFR time.

[@wannafly34]

Nicely done. We paid 8000 more for our used 7 year old minivan. Such a deal on a great plane.

[@Tony9952]

Would you consider reorganising the Instruments into a T panel ?

[@MrNice-gw5dt]

great flight nice plane! nice porsches! ive got a 2005. 911 convert carerra....love it!

[@cessnaace]

How about trying your hand at a Ryan Navion? I have a brother who owns a 1949 Ryan Navion A. The Annual is crazy expensive, but every former owner of a Navion he has spoken to has told him to never sell it because he would regret it if he did. He let me do some basic maneuvers in it and it flies like a dream.

[@alaskafan21]

Unbelievable fabulous purchase, it's what makes your channel special.

[@meyerracer]

Reach out to me if you need any Piper parts

[@meyerracer]

Cutter Aviation in Phoenix

[@kaiitalia623]

Good job 👏 enjoyed the video

[@terrydaniel9736]

That is wonderful. WOW another great deal.

[@JoeRoscoe_DFW]

You probably know this by now, but the gear on the 180 and 140 are struts.

[@JRAviation]

Yes got them a little confused

[@Acc0rd79]

$12k is not bad at all, you haven't seen those prices in decades. Honestly get carpet in it and some interior from innetex or whatever their name is and flip it as is for 40k easily. Let the new owners put in a gps or anything they may want.

[@billcarrier9622]

The Cherokee 180 was a tremendous deal from start to finish! Well done guys JR Aviation, hit the jackpot again. As for the panel and other upgrades, IMHO you should definitely get the avionics upgrades along with a good autopilot and a combination GPS / NAV radio in order to do RNAV and other precision instrument approaches. I'd reccomend the Dynon SkyView HDX family of panels. Finally, I'd spring for new carpets, seat covers and interior upgrades. I wouldn't get a custom interior or anthing excessive. Just stick to simple upgrades and you will make money when you sell it on.

[@Mr.Hopper1]

Budget interior refresh. Can you re-spray and re-label everything?

[@fisherh9111]

Would be great if you guys showed a map of the route while you’re flying.

[@joeyjustin6895]

10:40 LIKE I SAID The oil coolers blocking the free air to the heads left side and THIS WILL BURN A VALVE IN NEXT 50 HOURS

[@ellnegro]

Yep you guys found a great deal. But here's the truth for you the most dangerous time to fly an airplane is after annual. 💪🏾🙏🏾💪🏾🙏🏾

[@thenotoriuosbg7372]

Any comment on the annual not being sufficient should also think about what the IA has to gain from doing dodgy work. For not a huge cost to sign the documentation to say and aircraft is safe indicates that they were genuinely happy to put their name on the safety of the plane.

[@MrSaltydevildog]

Title it: BUDGET CHEREOKEE BUILD Keep the budget going....Budget avionics, budget interior and Exterior updates.... Keep it under 25k-30k NO SPONSORSHIPS. Show the haters it can be done. THEN GIVE IT AWAY....

[@arrow7212]

Glad it worked out, well done. :)

[@DavanEtelamaki]

What I would like to see is a nice label for that switch panel so you know what each one does. Even if it is just for audio, it feels like an unnecessary complication to have. Otherwise I am looking forward to seeing how that paint buffs out.

[@BeauInPDX]

What a sweet deal! I'd love to see a video where you guys detail the inside and outside of the 180, talking about the products and techniques. That would probably help a lot of owners who want to learn to do that stuff themselves.

[@aviador3522]

I’d like to have a brief chat with you, if possible??? I’m a follower and aspiring to own a reasonable but airworthy aircraft. Offline chat would be great

[@jimseven5358]

"Awesome deal" isn't the word! You frakkin STOLE that plane!!! LOLOL!!! Good for you guys!! }:-)

[@jeffreymartin2010]

Label the switches.

[@enigma9789]

I want to know what it would cost for a decent engine monitor and some navionics with autopilot. A similar setup to what Kay had in her Cherokee 180

[@stewartclanachan3439]

Awesome cost no one should ever criticise what you paid for the aircraft and to make it airworthy

[@clarencewiles963]

From the start this is looking good.

[@samgleason4630]

JR, I'm , 65 soon to be 66, ALSO, soon to get my PPL...YEAH!!! can you tell me which of your planes you'll sell for the least amount of money? Don't laugh, SS is not that good. But, I'm trying to enjoy life before it's over...

[@neskyz4259]

My first airplane was a Piper Colt, built by a AP/IA who taught at a technical school. Paid $7500 for it, put $4000 into it getting it airworthy. Flew it from Hartford CT to Pensacola FL when I sold it to…wait for it… a technical school for AP’s. Thought it was fitting to carry on the prior owners legacy. Used that money to buy a Cherokee 140 and brought it back to life. Sold that and bought my latest Cherokee 140. They’re really easy to work on, cheap to insure and operate and every AP knows how to work on them. You have a great plane there and hope it brings lots of joy!!

[@magnus_vir]

I'm pursuing my Private Pilot License (PPL). Could you provide some tips on finding a good deals for a plane?

[@neskyz4259]

@@magnus_virAbsolutely! Have a spare $20k just sitting around ready to jump. That way when an airplane that just needs some love comes along, you’re in a position to buy. These guys in this channel have that ability…something few of us have.

[@brentdykgraaf184]

Let me get this right...newly purchased. Just out of annual. Why have 3 on board?.. someone type certified..and me only please.

[@garygagnon3537]

Do these guys come from rich families? Vipers, Mercedes, Pipers, Cessna's, ect... Even at low prices, the Pilots license, insurance and travel money to do this must be astronomical.

[@fargoaerials3456]

Just goes to show, you make your money on vehicles when you buy them, not when you sell them. P.s. cheap and unnecessary shot at Gretta. You're above that.

[@dougpartington1843]

I could use a deal like that, great job.

[@wilgarcia1]

Damn that fuel gauge is dancing up a storm =P

[@jefffreind7530]

A lot less than I thought it would be, good score.

[@jamesclark7248]

Suggest your video include a segment covering weight and balance and performance calculations. Your viewers might benefit greatly from a deeper understanding of these vital safety elements.

[@ronrivers4261]

Very nicely done! Also, your piloting skills are coming along well, perhaps it's time to get that private pilots license. Just saying! 😊

[@AndrewIrizarry]

Please let us know when you’re doing a give away! I live in San Diego and just finished ground school!

[@danielreuter2565]

Neither have trailing link gear

[@GregHuston]

Old POS high time engine, out of annual and on a ferry permit and NO HAND on the throttle on climb out!!!

[@feinpowertoolssaleswest6514]

Maybe look into an AirTex interior upgrade. Pretty inexpensive as interior restoration goes and you can probably get door cards, carpet, and new headliner to match the seats since they're in decent shape. The carpet on the walls is really janky and has to go. Might as well clean up the panel and install the JPI since you're at it.

[@rssvg]

Great aviation content, but presented in one of the most annoying, zoomer, youtube-only formats I've ever seen. Don't do the hand thing to the camera anymore, it's so bad. Just focus on making good content not the gimmicks.

[@jamesharkness1058]

Amazing find! Keep it basic! Affordable flying at its’ best!

[@KutWrite]

Pretty good price. I thought it'd go $30k, mainly because of other "cheap" aircraft and cars I've seen rehabbed on KZbin. Figure for most people, the BUYER would have to do that $10k annual, but that still beats my $30k guess. Well done! That's how you make your money, I guess: Buy low, sell high!

[@Ryanmason96]

About time we get some videos of you working on the controls! That’s awesome man big mile stone

[@Richard-e2w]

Van I say without sounding like a dick but you find aircraft and turn them around but you don't have your pilots license it's like restoration of a aircraft and not able to fly it its like making chocolate and not able to eat any ........ please get your license, then do a vlog on that

[@retcdnmilengr]

It is an awesome deal, and you got a great aircraft

[@eddyg1794]

How many hours until the engine requires an overhaul? That is going to be a MAJOR expense.

[@jokerace8227]

Given how much you've been studying the Piper Cherokee, as well as KZbinr and new pilot ChloeMichelle1987 with her Cherokee, I about feel like you two and any experts you can find should do a livestream together about these planes, they built lots of them in lots of variants, makes my head spin a little. LOL

[@Bronwen597]

You crack me up 🥰

[@Tim_York]

What did you decide to do with the new digital engine monitor? If you used on another aircraft that would credit you back down to below 10k. 🖖🏼

[@stevenflattum156]

Your airspeed is way out of wack. The needle needs to be pointing straight up on the ground. You can test it by doing a full flap stall. It should stall at the bottom of the white arc. You touched down perfectly but it still showed significant airspeed.

[@bettgantt7043]

Are you not using the retractable landing gear? Lots of Drag there. Nice plane for that money 💰!

[@TakeFlightGarage]

180s don’t have retractables, if you land gear up in a 180 you’ve got some bigger problems 😅

[@MichaelDocDale]

When are you going to learn to be a pilot?

[@bradmarcum2927]

With a CFI like that, never.

[@treckon3112]

Would love to find a good deal on a plane. If your interested in selling (have to make it worth your time/investment) please let me know!!

[@tjjoseph333]

Is oil spectrum analysis done a the annual? Required on any schedule? Great Buy!!!

[@blackrifle6736]

*Old oil had only 42 minutes run time, probably wouldn't have revealed much. Not worth expense of sending 2 ounces to Blackstone for the full FAA analysis.*

[@AdamTh1]

Did you guys ever find that SPIDER again? 😅

[@chrisc161]

SE departure? I thought this airport is by the Mexican border?

[@jesse-gz1ri]

I'm not a pilot but that seems a reasonable price for an airworthy plane.

[@skipallen3309]

How much did the detailing guy charge you; he did a great job!!!

[@fisherh9111]

Just polish it and leave the bare spots like it’s a rat rod. Bit of raw metal and a bit of paint should make for a nice patina.

[@flytoday]

Congratulations on owning a flying plane. Get your PPL

[@waynemelvin-is9wp]

Get your prescription added into some Flying Eyes it should be a lot more comfortable

[@JRAviation]

I really need to get a prescription flying eyes, I forgot my contacts at home so I had to wear my glasses, it sucked lol.