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

[@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,

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@reefkeep2]

The avionics is more expensive than the airplane is worth why waste money on this get an airplane that’s already outfitted

[@grayhawkflighttraining4044]

@ I’m thinking $24k in equipment and another $10k in installation. As I said, that’s a $50k plane all day long and with another $35k you now have a kick ass trainer to get all of your ratings in. When you’re done, sell it for $$75k and he makes $40k.

[@reefkeep2]

@@grayhawkflighttraining4044That might true, but you don't need kickass trainer, you just need a trainer, this is very limited trainer it was never meant to be anything more. The Warrior isn't worth the trouble, upgraded avionics in a old airframe. It's kind of like putting a V8 in a Yugo, it's not worth the time or the money to do.

[@grayhawkflighttraining4044]

@ as someone who trains students in a Cherokee, I feel like what I described is the minimum for modern IFR training.

[@reefkeep2]

@@grayhawkflighttraining4044IFR training in a Warrior you have to be joking. You would be off getting an airplane that was IFR ready, instead of fitting modern day avionics into a 45 plus year old Warrior.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@YIFly]

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

[@PatFoteff]

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

[@alaskafan21]

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

[@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! 🤙😊

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@islandwanderer808]

@@benjaminfranklin4760 electrical short circuits from old, chaffed wiring behind the instrument panel can cause sparks and/or fires that BURN bare legs!

[@IamJasonHall]

I love 54AZ. Somerton is where I did a lot of of my initial primary training with Jim Mcdermott. I live in Utah now, but I have fond memories of Somerton Airport and the Saltzer’s that own it.

[@justinperry2392]

Awesome 👌, great data and you have inspired me to get back into aviation!

[@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.

[@Ryanmason96]

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

[@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!

[@KelzCasa]

It’s funny how many people are so afraid of flying, and so afraid of falling out of the sky, but you guys clearly prove that it’s the lack of adherence to standards set in place that probably make that happen. It’s awesome to see this, and gives me a lot of confidence when I go to buy my first plane. I’d considered going halves with my brother on a 172, but if I can find a couple Grummans or Cherokees for the right price, we’ll both buy our own planes.

[@stevenflattum156]

Love your channel! Great to see you in the left seat! But the instructor is flying? You're killing me! Love you guys.

[@michaelboley4428]

Great job Jeff. So happy for you and Christian. I love hearing about you and you’re brothers success. Young folks out there should be inspired by the drive you guys have for business.

[@lymanhoward4844]

Hi guys, what a great 3 part series, and you picked up a nice plane. I'm part owner of a 1964 Cherokee 180. There are a couple of items that have big impact on price paid. I don't recall in the videos hearing about 1. aircraft logbooks...missing history creates a big price discount 2. time until next engine overhaul. If an overhaul potentially costs $40k, and engine is close to needing an overhaul, expect aircraft sale price to reflect this. Did you receive full 60 year history of maintenance logs? How much time until next engine overhaul? Curious if that's why the previous owner was willing to accept under $20k in the first place.

[@chrisl7477]

What a deal!! Definitely a case of the being in the right place at the right time kind of deal. I'd keep this thing basic, just upgrade what's absolutely necessary. Keep it a cheap plane. Excited to see other content made in this plane!

[@TakeFlightGarage]

I always loved flying the bravo transition. I did all of mine at night flying from falcon to Scottsdale and Scottsdale down to Chandler via the bravo. Watching 737 land underneath you is a rad sight lol. When you guys go do your night hours take the Cherokee. In summers like this when the heat of the day fades as the sun sets the winds calm way down and it’s like flying on glass. Maneuvers are so much fun in the Cherokee too steep turns stalls are super easy short field and soft field are a ton of fun too.

[@KC-pq2dr]

I have watched your radio work improve greatly. Speaking with confidence now .

[@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.

[@alrad5686]

Definite win on this one Jeff! I would not spend any "frills" money on this plane. Keep it basic, have your fun, and then you are not into it for a bunch of additional money when you sell it to the next guy.

[@retcdnmilengr]

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

[@556suppressor]

Spray paint the toggle switch backplate. Add labels.

[@jxs5287]

Love the Cherokee 180 / Archers!

[@MrJohnBos]

That's a great deal. A perfect training aircraft, those Hershey bar wings perform far better than they look. There is a lot that an aircraft owner can do to the aircraft to improve it's ramp appeal. A pleasant surprise.

[@charlesdiehl5707]

That's Awesome! She's beautiful. Congratulations

[@dcxplant]

Very cool. Keep your TAS calculator handy.

[@JamesALopez-c6c]

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

[@granddad-mv5ef]

In my opinion, you did far better than anyone I know. And it isn't like the ONLY plane you have to fly. I feel like you are in control of this one--you can keep it as is or if you so decide, sell it and make a few quid.

[@hosegooseman5]

Great job. Most of my training was on a PA28-180. Love it.

[@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.

[@boogerwood]

Aviation Troll Kings 🤣 Kidding. Been enjoying this series. What a steal! Personally, I’m not as obsessed about the appearance. Only expense I would add would be some type of GPS. 650 or 750 at this stage. A good engine monitors not a bad idea either. That’s it. Auto pilot if you wanted to make it a cross country plane. Detailing the outside and getting rid of any oxidized paint. Polishing it up. That would give new life. A nice clean panel would be a value ad if you’re doing an avionics and engine monitor upgrade. I would do all those three at the same time.

[@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.

[@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!

[@aldohattonduran5227]

Excelente excelente 👍🏼 My brother! Love your videos! Hopefully you'll paint 🎨 and recondition the interior 🛩️✈️✈️🛬

[@ANRQAngel]

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

[@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.

[@jakebrodie-stedman1128]

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

[@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??????

[@DonRobinson-le6qp]

Once again guys, this is a simply priceless video for a guy like me. The view flying the plane is absolutely what I needed to see and somewhat experience. As a retired Army aviator (Blackhawk) that have never been in a small aircraft like this, it was great to see that view. I have two years before permanent retirement and videos like this will keep me motivated to get my private pilots license before I retire. I'm glad you mentioned the pilot institute as I'm going to get started with them ASAP to start my private pilot license journey, and hopefully be licensed in 2 years before retirement. Without a doubt, the Cherokee 180 will be the plane I will target to own. Don't know if a deal like that is in my future here in the Atlanta area, but I'll be looking....I give you guys a huge U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer salute!!!

[@patrickgreen2361]

PLEASE DO an update on your status as a pilot in training- hours, certs, etc… left? Awesome deal; I so enjoy your videos.

[@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

[@Tony9952]

Would you consider reorganising the Instruments into a T panel ?

[@carlstevee5992]

What a beauty love this plane

[@markwalker5231]

Great vid guys, next one please. A bit of polish and a little work on the Dash, instrument panel and it’s done. Go get your licences! 👍

[@douglascorley6630]

I love watching this channel

[@ChiliStyles]

Nice to see you left seat getting some time in. My Cirrus is for sale…. But not at a deal like that.

[@Squirel]

Fantastic deal and great plane. Well done.

[@brookesenfrance3852]

Brilliant and useful video. Gonna rewatch 👍

[@travispollard9314]

Hey that's a super sweet find a.d a great plane. Of ots something your interested in there a Duke in Granbury Texas that os for sale cheap but I don't k ow much about it. It has been here 3 or 4 years and it does run.

[@kaiitalia623]

Good job 👏 enjoyed the video

[@zephyrsky__]

Seems like the perfect training plane, great buy

[@MrNice-gw5dt]

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

[@n8iws484]

Outstanding. Such a fantastic find.

[@denniscornell2747]

Boy. What a deal. I wish I could fall into something like this. I haven't heard about any for sale up here in Alaska.

[@jonfelty6063]

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

[@davidmiller7741]

Just great loved the project great video and easy annual keep cool .want to see how the paint turns out 😢😂 keep it up !!

[@gustavoramirez4765]

I just sow this, fantastic way yo go guys well done

[@JJ-xh8qk]

Darn , your hired to find us Jets , great buy , congratulations 🎉

[@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

[@irishcurse65]

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

[@terrydaniel9736]

That is wonderful. WOW another great deal.

[@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.

[@trilogy3x]

I just picked up a load out of Yuma wish I could’ve been here earlier definitely would’ve came and seen you guys.

[@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.

[@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?

[@lesterwood2564]

Great deal I figured it would be about 17000$ . I’m sure you are going to ask a lot more for it when you sell it. Really enjoyed the content. Thanks 😁

[@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.*

[@richardkellar9259]

WOW!!! If I could still see and pass an exam, I would throw 15 grand at you in a flash! Nice plane! My brother did his training and check ride in a Cherokee!

[@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. 🖖🏼

[@Mr.Hopper1]

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

[@leonardjanda6181]

❤great channel, truly enjoyable 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@dudemister6012]

You definitely found a dimoned in the ruff with this one..👍👍

[@clarencewiles963]

From the start this is looking good.

[@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 🥰

[@kmg501]

Here. We. Go!

[@bikefreakstl]

If you love the handling of the 180, you should fly my Bellanca Super Viking 😁

[@wicketwicket6469]

You guys are amazing as i live in England 🇬🇧 and could never afford to fly only on holiday 😊 Not looking for sympathy as ive just been diagnosed with kidney cancer you guys are young keep buying the cars and planes 😊 only live once your videos are a escape for me ❤

[@leodanryan966]

What about the new battery.

[@lorenroberg6452]

I love your videos you inspired me to get my pilet license

[@randalbrauner2846]

can someone explain to me what he was saying about the cut out at 300 AGL on the ipad at 3:43 did the instructor mean you have to stay at 300 agl inside the magenta uncontrolled airport logo? is that written somewhere? am i hearing that correctly? thanks in advanced

[@ferebeefamily]

Thank you for the video.

[@Network-Mike]

Wow! Deal of the decade!!

[@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...

[@raydodson6675]

A fantastic deal

[@terrytoenjes7445]

Good price

[@JSMZeez]

Once you park the plane does, what does storage cost?

[@andrewhoggett8148]

a radio in it perhaps rather than the switch type one it has in it

[@clarencewiles963]

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

[@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!

[@1shARyn3]

How many Recluses did you bring back to SDL?

[@1shARyn3]

You need labels for the audio panel (add that to cost) { Dymo labels -- super expensive {right!} } [$0.20]