Flying my new airplane HOME! - Piper Cherokee 235

[@1dullgeek]

Yep, the ICAO code for the Cherokee 235 is P28B. Which is the same code for the later models which Piper called “Dakotas”. ATC can’t tell the difference. So sometimes they call our airplanes “Dakota”. You get used to it. And yeah you get to learn the joys of fuel management over 4 tanks. What the POH said about that really kinda surprised me. But I looked it up and found that there’s an aerodynamic reason that they want you to empty the mains before the tips. Welcome home, Charlie!

[@RusscanFLY]

Yeah, I find that definitely fascinating. I definitely tend to use the mains the most anyway. I’m going to definitely start digging into the POH, so that I can learn all the intricacies of Charlie. Thank you so much for your continued support! It is greatly appreciated, brother!

[@redditaskquestionsandanswe6250]

Why didn't you clean your windshield, the same bug from the previous video is still on the windshield.

[@RusscanFLY]

Actually, I didn’t notice. Definitely something that I’ve gotten used to since. I guess, since it was my first full day of airplane ownership, the thought didn’t cross my mind. But yeah, I clean the windshield after every flight now.

[@wesleyj7576]

Great job, Russ! I want to be like you when I grow up! I'm a career/retired Navy man! All aviation, so I'm sorry to see the negative responses from my service! I've always been humble throughout my 37 years! "Russ can fly!" My goal is to buy my own before I'm 65! 60 right now! ❤💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾❤

[@RusscanFLY]

Hey, definitely make it happen! There will be many barriers, but life is Too $hort to let them dictate your dreams and aspirations. So go for it! Thank you so much for the support, it really means a lot to me. Take care!

[@ivoryjohnson4662]

Glad to see you and Charlie are getting to know one another

[@RusscanFLY]

For sure! Definitely so much fun. She’s a little challenging, but so worth it!

[@sxuttv]

Really cool to see the pitch trim control move because your're flying in auto pilot!

[@RusscanFLY]

I know right? So awesome!

[@Parr4theCourse]

Good job, those “minor” bugs will work themselves out as you learn the plane over time! I believe I mentioned before that Davinci Resolve can filter out that whine….

[@RusscanFLY]

Thank you so much, brother! Yeah, I completely agree. I’ll learn to dial everything in. Just glad that I’ve got Charlie home at last! Thank you so much for your continued support, brother. It really means a lot to me. Be well!

[@emellina1]

That’s it, you’re both home!! Now the real fun / journey begins!! Be safe, fly safe! Catch here on the next one.

[@RusscanFLY]

Absolutely! Definitely time to have some fun. I still can’t believe it, it is still sinking in. So crazy! Thank you so much for your support! Be well.

[@BlueSideUp77]

Two things I am knocking the rust off in atc training is... Brain freezing when keying up the radio, and all the aircraft ID codes. We're learning both sides of the radio. Now that I have a reference of your Cherokee, I should remember what a PA28 is now. :) Cherokees can be both P28A or P28B, and share their codes with Dakotas, Archers, and Warriors. Arrows are P28R or P28T.

[@RusscanFLY]

You got it!

[@bradmarcum2927]

That’s what a good experienced checkout pilot looks like.

[@RusscanFLY]

I completely agree! Brother Orlando was the truth! Definitely got me ready to fly this airplane by myself.

[@PilotDiggerdavid]

Welcome to the 235 family! I have a 69 235C and I love her. We just got back from Oshkosh and flew in with the Cherokees 2 Oshkosh! What an experience!

[@RusscanFLY]

Thank you so much! And I’m definitely jealous that you guys got a chance to go to Osh! It’s definitely my plan to go next year!

[@PilotDiggerdavid]

@@RusscanFLY You should check out Cherokees 2 Oshkosh group! Awesome way to arrive and experience Oshkosh! Hope to have a training weekend at Lancaster, PA next year. I'm at KVAY!

[@RusscanFLY]

@@PilotDiggerdavid definitely gonna have to check that out.

[@BroJohnkennedy]

Mighty mighty congratulations 🎉🎊🙌👏💯 Glory be to God 🙏🏼

[@RusscanFLY]

Thank you so much! He is worthy to be praised. Take care, and God bless you!

[@DaydreamAboutNiceThings]

I’m a ham radio operator and I keep my call sign wrote above my radio just for when I start all those call signs back and forth I remember mine. 😂 Whiskey Four Zulu Tango Xray isn’t to hard unless you have just talked to four other stations 😂

[@RusscanFLY]

I can definitely understand that! I keep having to look at my telephone number, and I’m so glad that it’s on the dashboard. Especially what I hear other call signs coming over the airwaves. So I know exactly what you’re talking about, and get tongue tied all the time!😂😂😂

[@Mach7RadioIntercepts]

It looks like fun in the PA-28. In my CFI days, the place where I flew had a bunch of high wing planes & Mooneys. Keep on flying and getting flight following; your radio skills will get better with experience. A good power filter AND good grounding can suppress that audio whine. If you can use an isolation transformer for your audio, it should be squeaky clean.

[@RusscanFLY]

All great suggestions! Thank you for taking time to watch, and sending this great comment. Take care!

[@jimmydulin928]

Good instructors talk. Students and concurrent training pilots learn by doing what good instructors ask. Hot and high is common when we transition to heavier airplanes. The six cylinder is a bit heavier than the four. I taught a Comanche 180 pilot and his friend instrument at the same time. With three of us on IFR plans in the Rocky Mountains, ATC kept asking what altitude we were out of. We had to ask for climbs well before minimum altitude crossing fixes. You will appreciate the extra power during Instrument training. I was used to two students as that was how we did it in Army helicopters. IFR, you learn as much as the second pilot. When you get to the point of using your instrument currency a lot, a second pilot is safer than a single pilot with wiz bang automation. We can't bounce an idea off a computer nor will it cross-check our work. Enjoy your training.

[@RusscanFLY]

Thank you so much, brother Jimmy! I love this comment, and all the wisdom contained in it. I definitely agree with you, because I already appreciate the increase power that those extra two cylinders give me. I have already felt the extra power, and have appreciated it for sure. Anyway, thank you so much for your continued wise counsel! It is so greatly appreciated. You make my journey that much sweeter! Be well!

[@ef2111]

Welcome home Russ and Charlie! I’ll be looking for ya over at KDYL!

[@RusscanFLY]

Thank you so much! Definitely hope we cross paths for sure. Take care!

[@goontube74]

Congratulations brother! You Made it home!🙌🏿

[@RusscanFLY]

Yes, indeed! Good to be home for sure!

[@jamespowell1213]

Man Russ I’m super excited for you. It is a great feeling to bring your plane home for the first time. Enjoy it and I look forward to future videos. Be sure to join us in the Piper forum. It’s a great source of info by folk who’s been owning pipers and has seen it all from maintenance to everything in between. It’s been very helpful to me these past couple of years. Congrats brother!

[@RusscanFLY]

Thank you so much, and thank you for the suggestion to join the form. I’m definitely going to check that out, and I’ve joined one on Facebook. It’s been pretty cool cause I’ve been able to see some of the experience that other 235 owners are having with their airplanes. Thank you so much, I appreciate the support!

[@truckingwithbigmitch5711]

Congrats

[@RusscanFLY]

Thank you so much!

[@cherylolwell953]

Congrats on the plane! Garmin has great videos for learning the autopilot on their channel. Really helpful to learn when to use VS vs IAS for climb and decent. I always climb in IAS and descend in VS modes. You’ll have to figure out what is best for you. Love watching you fly!

[@RusscanFLY]

Thank you so much, Cheryl! I really appreciate the support and positive positive feedback! I am definitely getting used to this new world of government avionics, and definitely loving the auto pilot. I definitely want to use it in the same way that you do, and I’m pretty comfortable with pre-selecting my altitude and descending using the VS mode. I’m still struggling a little bit to climb, using IAS, but I’ll figure that out to overtime. Thanks again, and I appreciate the support!

[@muhammadsteinberg]

You might know this already. If you plot a VFR flight that passes thru a Class “B” airspace controllers most of the time will vector you thru the airspace if you’re on flight following. That’s been my luck. I can’t recall when I had to stay clear of a Bravo.

[@RusscanFLY]

This is a good reminder, because sometimes I do forget. I had to happen to me in a class, Charlie situation, one time, because I was talking to approach control, and said that I was going to avoid the class Charlie’s airspace. They had to remind me that I didn’t have to, since I was talking to them. Thanks for the reminder!

[@michaelgillogly3551]

Congratulations Russ so proud of you, you are an inspiration. From PPL to the 150 to the 235. Keep it up brother, love following your journey!!!!

[@RusscanFLY]

Thank you so much for this amazing comment! I really appreciate the support and encouragement. I am just glad that I’ve been able to stay on this amazing journey. People like you have made it that much sweeter! Thank you so much!

[@therustypilot3452]

Russ so excited for you. My new engine is going in my new plane right now. Hoping to get flying after a 6 month break.

[@RusscanFLY]

Thank you so much, brother! That’s awesome news about the engine. That was definitely a long time to wait. I hope the installation goes as quickly as it can to be absolutely safe. Definitely need to see you back in the air brother. Be well, and Godspeed on the rest of your timeline.

[@ProPilotPete]

Knew you bought a Cherokee, but not a 235! That’s quite the machine. So much bang for the buck. You’ll be happy with it. W&B is a non issue.

[@RusscanFLY]

Thank you so much! Yeah, it has really met 90% of my current mission. I absolutely love it, and was really floored by the capability of it. Thank you so much, I really appreciate the support.

[@flysport_tedder]

totally get the "rusty radio"! 13:25 big deal, talking to your "home" people! a couple times I've wanted to say "wow, I'm glad to be back" to the controller or to tower. 16:55 lol "cessna" where was Orlando from? like, from Texas? I assumed he was from Doylestown.

[@RusscanFLY]

Yeah, I didn’t realize how rusty I was and talking to ATC. I need to start doing more Flight following so I can hone my skills. I believe Orlando is from Florida. That’s where the company he works for is located. I could be wrong though. Take care!

[@MichaelCarterShow]

Beautiful just beautiful. Enjoy your weekend FAMLAY!!!! #salute my gud brotha!!!!!!

[@RusscanFLY]

Thank you so much, brother Carter!

[@damotherFNman]

I can not wait to have that feeling

[@RusscanFLY]

Keep taking it one step at a time, and you will get there before you know it!

[@ronrivers4261]

Congratulations Russ! 😊

[@RusscanFLY]

Thank you so much family! I appreciate all the amazing support.

[@James_Snell]

So cool, Russ! I’m a Student Pilot training in Los Angeles at a Class Delta airport just outside the LAX Bravo and man the radio work is CRAZY!! 🤪

[@RusscanFLY]

Oh man, I can only imagine! I think I saw a video where somebody was traversing a special flight rules area out there, and it sounded nuts! Keep after it! Stop back by every now and then to let me know how you’re doing! Fly well!

[@YIFly]

Congratulations!! Woohoo! I fly a Dakota! It has a tapered wing. Your airplane is amazing sir! Enjoy!

[@RusscanFLY]

Thank you so much! I get called at Dakota all the time. It’s kind of funny. Thank you so much, and I appreciate the support and the positive feedback! Fly well!

[@johnniewilliams4741]

Congratulations Russ! I’m so happy for you! Blu Phi

[@RusscanFLY]

You know! Thank you so much, brother! I am a truly blessed man for sure. Thank you for your support. It really means a lot to me. Take care!

[@terrarecon]

Congrats Russ!

[@RusscanFLY]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you!

[@DJ-ve5lr]

Congradulations Russ, i have enjoyed your journey and hope to copy you myself.

[@RusscanFLY]

Thank you so much! I hope you have a similar journey as well. Take care, and thank you for the support!

[@thesavvycarconsumer1657]

Another great video Russ!

[@RusscanFLY]

Thank you so much family. You’ve been incredibly supportive for so long. It is so greatly appreciated!

[@marvinu5667]

Congrats and blessings loving the adventures!!!!

[@RusscanFLY]

Thank you so much! I am definitely blessed for sure. Take care!

[@PilotLife215]

Show time! Thanks for sharing Russ.. perfect timing for my lunch break 😂

[@RusscanFLY]

That’s awesome! I love that. I get to provide some entertainment during the lunch break! Thank you so much for the support! I definitely appreciate it! Be well!

[@FireFlame_Feast0114]

Fly Russ Fly!!!

[@RusscanFLY]

Thank you so much! I’ll definitely do it as much as I can!

[@darryletillman7995]

Welcome home!

[@RusscanFLY]

Yes, indeed!

[@ryanmontgomery347]

🎉🎉🎉🎉 congratulations.

[@RusscanFLY]

Thank you so much!!!

[@christianlogsdon6483]

Great video Russ. Regarding flight following I recommend getting it whenever possible. Just another tool in the bag. On my last solo xc ATC directed me around traffic I never got eyes on. Good way to have extra safety

[@RusscanFLY]

Thank you so much! And I completely agree! When we were on our way back from Memphis to Kentucky, the same thing happened to us. Both Orlando and I were both looking for the traffic, and we never got eyes on it. Nice 10° turn to the right helped with the interaction, but it definitely wasn’t interesting situation for sure. Take care, and thanks again!

[@anthonyvega1959]

I am picking up someone from klga in a little while today and I'm dropping them off at the fbo at Allentown. Not sure if your near by around 12pm

[@RusscanFLY]

Unfortunately I’m working today in the city. Have a safe flight!

[@AB82]

What cruise speeds did you see each leg? How much fuel did the whole trip total out too? Nice seeing it with you!

[@RusscanFLY]

So is interesting, at some points we were seeing a 34 knot headwind so our cruise speed were about 112 to 115 kn over the ground. But the last leg from Kentucky to Doylestown, was more representative of the 135 to 140 kn over the ground cruise speed. We were burning anywhere between 12 and, 15 of fuel an hour, depending upon what phase of Flight where we are in. I think we ended up using somewhere around 95 gallons of fuel I think. I’m going to have to see if I can’t do some math there later on.

[@flywiseman]

Congrats, Very nice

[@RusscanFLY]

Thank you!

[@anthonyvega1959]

If you can, could you please send me a link to that adsb receiver you're using please

[@RusscanFLY]

Here ya go! www.sportys.com/foreflight-sentry-mini-ads-b-receiver.html

[@klchristian1522]

Do you fly out of Bucks County, PA?

[@RusscanFLY]

I fly out of Doylestown airport.

[@av8rKCM]

PA28-235 = Piper Cherokee Charger PA28-236 = Piper Dakota There’s a lot of variants to the PA28-235

[@RusscanFLY]

I like the way you broke that down! And you’re right, there are so many variance to the 235, it makes my head spin!

[@carlosmontalvo4351]

i believe it is P28A Cherokee 200 hp

[@carlosmontalvo4351]

and P28R for retractable gear.. Arrows

[@RusscanFLY]

That makes some sense. So many pipers, so little time! Lol!

[@martygenska8117]

And it looks like you had awesome weather for that whole trip! Did I hear you say you don't have toe brakes?

[@RusscanFLY]

Yeah, the weather was amazing! I was really surprised at how fortunate we were to have such great grandpa. And yes, you heard correctly. It does not have toe brakes. Just a handbrake that you use the brake once you land. Some people do get it retrofitted with toe brakes , but I heard it’s a bunch of money!

[@ericpoulin6985]

Pipers are confusing lol, I found the video below recently explaining the differences in each Cherokee model and what their other names are... still confusing but it at least makes a little more sense. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJuoZ2qKd6ysa5osi=BhSJCaN0lVC1Io-0

[@RusscanFLY]

I completely agree! They can be very confusing. Thank you so much for sharing a link to the video. I’ll definitely check it out. Take care!

[@berniebrown9115]

Russ I enjoy your videos but the shorts just don’t measure up

[@RusscanFLY]

Yeah, I hear you. I’ve created and scheduled those sometime ago. Definitely trying to jump on the bandwagon to get traction. I definitely hear you, and I agree for sure. I guess I was going to just let the short that I have scheduled out, and not go that direction anymore. Thank you for the, constructive criticism. It is definitely appreciated.

[@berniebrown9115]

@@RusscanFLY Thanks for taking that criticism well. I do enjoy your flying videos. It is so refreshing your enthusiasm for getting your new plane. If you are ever down near Houston would love to put you up and feed you some good bbq. Live near liberty municipal . We might even take a trip to NASSA , only an hours drive from my home