FLYING YOUR OWN PLANE | Piper Comanche 400 "student pilot and dad" "Flying Video" "flying"

[@FlyingGrimaud]

To those of you who want a video without music and want it to be focused on the plane. Go check out my newest video. It is for the purpose of selling it; however, it is also a great video on the plane overall.

[@CH67guy1]

Monster big engine! I love it! The Comanche is the finest airplane Piper has ever built.

[@rogersmart1766]

That 400 is a beast

[@michaelfreer36]

SHEEEESH! I found this video because of one of your other ones. This is awesome!

[@peytonjohnson2773]

This is my old Comanche, We owned SP back in the 90's, it was always a blast to fly. Non-stop Chicago to Key West. thanks for the video it was good to see her.

[@FlyingGrimaud]

Wow! That is outstanding. Very cool to see it come full circle!

[@Johnwayne1968]

Piper should consider putting a Comanche back on the market

[@PaulRodvik-lx8xk]

Imagine a turbo IO 720 and a pressurized cabin

[@texastyrannyresponseteam794]

Comanche 400... when you absolutely... positively... refuse to pass up an avgas pump.... and love every minute... nice ship

[@tomhuyck2025]

So cool to see dad and son together flying......esp singing the "Air Force Song"; very, very cool. Love it. son singing with dad.

[@FlyingGrimaud]

My dad is definitely one of my heroes. Now it's crazy that I can do his Biannual Flight Reviews for him. During the time of this video I was just a student and now I'm a CFI.

[@kennyj4366]

Thank you for sharing your video. Awesome memories you'll always have of flying with your Dad. Looking forward to the next one. 🙂

[@FlyingGrimaud]

Kenny J Hey thank you very much.,

[@rustyalcorta3643]

Dude excellentisimo with that starting off song and father and son flying around. LIKE

[@bradyoder5899]

Great video! The 400 is a beast of an airplane and awesome XC machine. I own a Mooney M20C and a Piper Dakota. Having fun in your own plane is the biggest feeling of freedom I can think of in this life.

[@FlyingGrimaud]

Brad Yoder I couldn’t agree more! Thank for sharing. The Mooney is a beautiful aircraft as well.

[@kinglear5952]

^.14 Beautiful light, beautiful machine. It is amazing that these things keep going for so long.

[@bidlymovies987]

Nice video guys. Thanks for not wasting 9 minutes of it getting out to the runway. Always liked the C-400.

[@FlyingGrimaud]

Bidly Soros Thank you, I figured that if I wouldn’t want to watch my own video then neither would you guys. So I just made it to a video that I enjoyed.

[@brandonmurray9448]

Great job, the Comanche 400 is a legendary airplane! Look forward to seeing more flight videos.

[@FlyingGrimaud]

Brandon Murray thank you, hopefully one will be out within the next week.

[@iangg284]

Please PLEEEEEZE!!!

[@scottmajor2620]

KHSD is where I soloed the first time 20 years ago. It's got a great little FBO, which is why we use it when we fly down to see dad.

[@colb715]

I fly the 260b not as grunty as your 400 but love it what cracking aircraft!! Be flying round Australia again in July. Enjoy your beast!

[@peternicolaides6256]

Thank you for taking me along.😎

[@SuperLIGHTNING2011]

Great video really enjoyed it!!!! Plus beautiful relationship you have with your dad congrats

[@FlyingGrimaud]

Rodrigo Lillo hey thanks! I’ll be posting more soon. Just been trying to finish up my student license so I can start flying and recording more often.

[@SuperLIGHTNING2011]

Great!!!!! !! you do that take the most out off that tremendous plane you are learning in and your pops can tell he's a great pilot......the Comanche is a beautiful and solid airplane I have a 250 and enjoy every minute of it try looking for Comanche caribe its a gold one plus soon to be in FLIGHTCHOPS so stay tuned for that episode my buddy Steve is releasing soon also recommend want to have some great learning reviewing material follow his channel he's a cool and humble plus outstanding pilot cheers buddy hope to hear form you soon!!!! oh and MORE VIEDOOOOS that was really well done!!!

[@thomasmiller67]

Wow this is so wild, watching Comanche youtube videos. Get to the end of this video and I seriously hanger a few spaces down from you. Cheers awesome videos, keep it up and blue skies and tailwinds

[@FlyingGrimaud]

Wow that is amazing! The comanche is currently in its annual but once it is out, I am sure my dad would be happy to come down and check out the plane. That is really awesome!

[@joycethomas8868]

Comanche 400 !!! Now that’s a single engine bird !! Piper should re-introduce the Comanche.

[@FlyingGrimaud]

I couldn't agree more. You wouldn't happen to be the same Tom Joyce that is my OSU advisor would you?

[@joycethomas8868]

@@FlyingGrimaud Nope, Joyce actually is my wife, (I’m Lindsay). We ran Thomas Aviation in Akron Ohio back in the 1990’s. We had a Piper Archer as IFR trainer and Cessna 150 as basic trainer. We had a blast and met lots of wonderful folks. I’ve had a heart valve replacement and probably can’t get a physical to fly now, but still keep my eyes open to aviation. Cheers !!

[@FlyingGrimaud]

@@joycethomas8868 Wow that’s awesome! That’s crazy though. My college advisors name is Thomas Joyce. 😂

[@jmscott177]

Excellent video and plane. What’s the useful load?

[@FlyingGrimaud]

I actually don't know off the top of my head. I fly a piper Seminole so all of the numbers in my head are from the Seminole. Just from spit balling I believe it is somewhere around 1,450.

[@markdristy]

From where to where? Airports, I mean. And how long did the trip take? (And isn't this aircraft currently for sale?) 👍🏼

[@FlyingGrimaud]

We were flying from KCAE (Colombia Metropolitan, SC) to KHSD (Sundance, OK). What you see in the video however is the halfway point of Tupelo Mississippi (KTUP). Total distane was 780 NM. And no this plane is no longer for sale. It was recently sold.

[@peytonannett4911]

You're a legend my dude

[@rexcox8165]

Very nice plane,smoke was thick.nice landing..

[@davidpearn5925]

We used to operate one many decades ago in freighter trim - just the pilot’s seat. Empty landings were problematic because of the c of g . As we rounded out we got used to raising he flaps .....the aircraft would flare automatically.......it was a beautiful thing. Just make sure it’s the flaps though -))

[@FlyingGrimaud]

Oh wow! That is pretty crazy! You sir are a brave man. That plane is a beast and that’s before you take the seats out.

[@davidpearn5925]

Well you run out of back stick and the nose wheel beats the mains in our trim as a freighter.

[@davidpearn5925]

Oh, and summer hot starts after refueling are a nightmare and only by flooding and a long crank - full throttle mixture in cutoff - would it start........eventually.

[@smokingspitfire1197]

@@davidpearn5925 What happened to that 400? I never heard of one operating as a freighter so I'd love to see!

[@davidpearn5925]

@@smokingspitfire1197 the company eventually folded with the end of the afternoon newspaper edition.

[@patrickfoteff4994]

My uncle had a Comanche. 400 Shark Nose made it better. Load her up and head out! Fantastic father and son freedom and adventure.

[@RusscanFLY]

I stumbled across this video. A 400 horsepower engine?!?! Wow, that thing is a beast! I can't even imagine the amount of right rudder one has to put in the kind of balance that left turn. Fly well brother!

[@FlyingGrimaud]

For an inexperienced pilot or somebody who hasn't flown something fast, it can definitely be a lot to handle but it is a blast to fly!

[@AussieMaleTuber]

Good day and thanks from the NSW out back. Nice aircraft! I and my mate rent and fly Comanches and more recently, Archers, out of Bankstown airport in Sydney, at least once a year when the weathe starts to cool. We do it with an instructor in the right seat and have the option of 6 different flight plans. I dream about Pipers.

[@FlyingGrimaud]

That's awesome! I love Comanches. At the time of this video I was still a student pilot. Now I'm a CFI/CFII and get to teach people how to fly these awesome planes. Stil some of my favorite planes to fly.

[@AussieMaleTuber]

@@FlyingGrimaud Congratulations and I am sure you have a good time up there, and with your students. My old mate and I will never be licenced, never be a pilot in command, but we are well supported to participate in general aviation and we do it all over Sydney and surrounding areas. We have even entered Sydney Harbour, and I routinely spot whales on the Sydney coastline at 500 feet. I hope to see more videos from you. I have one edited and ready to go, but I hope to get good advice on how to do a good job labeling it first. Cheers!

[@FlyingGrimaud]

Definitely some good youtube tutorials for thumbnails and titles. I recommend just watching a few. Good luck to ya@@AussieMaleTuber

[@AussieMaleTuber]

@@FlyingGrimaud Super... will do.

[@aviator_josh]

Looking forward to more videos! Awesome airplane!

[@FlyingGrimaud]

Josh Rudisel I appreciate it. I just passed my checkride last week and so I’m taking people flying nearly everyday and once I’m done with taking all the people flying I’m going to start making more videos. Hopefully will have a new video out within a few weeks or so.

[@aviator_josh]

That's awesome keep it up and fly safe and happy tail winds ;)

[@JSFGuy]

Do you ever think the ground (static) your approach to the aircraft especially before opening the fuel tank?

[@alistairmcintosh5228]

What year and number 400 is this? Nice video.

[@FlyingGrimaud]

It is a 1964 Comanche 400. Go check out my new video (it is titled for sale currently but is a good informational video).

[@69HemiGTX]

Where in OK are you based? I'm from Elk City, but I'm stationed in VA. The first thing I said to my wife when y'all got close to the FBO was "that looks a lot like Oklahoma."

[@FlyingGrimaud]

69HemiGTX It is oklahoma, it is sundance airport. I used to fly out of OKC but I am in college for aviation now so I fly out of Stillwater, OK. Thank you for your service.

[@69HemiGTX]

@@FlyingGrimaud Thank you for the support. Without y'all, doing what I do would be impossible. I went to OSU before I joined the Army, and I'm working on my A&P right now. I plan on using my GI Bill to enroll in Liberty University to get a bachelor's in Aviation. Smooth flights and soft landings to you.

[@garybaldwin1061]

Curious to know KTAS, power settings in cruise. fuel burn etc.

[@FlyingGrimaud]

@@garybaldwin1061 my dad sold this plane about 3 years back. But I can tell ya it was 185 TAS in cruise (somewhere around 8,000 msl or so) at around 20ish GPH. But to be honest, I’m going off memory on the GPH. I can tell ya 185 tas was correct though.

[@AlanaKilgoreMarketing]

AMAZING! This is a great video!

[@jacksutherland846]

That's a gorgeous plane! What year is it? Great vid shots. Nice and clear. Good color temp and white balance. Maybe some less jolting music though. Too loud maybe?

[@FlyingGrimaud]

Check back in about a week and a half and I should have all of those questions answered in a video covering the airplane specs. As for the music, you are absolutely right. Just went back and watched it again and it is most certainly too loud. I appreciate the feedback!

[@jacksutherland846]

@@FlyingGrimaud you bet!

[@FlyingGrimaud]

Jack Sutherland if you have any specifics question about the aircraft, feel free to let me know by Saturday and I will get them answered in the video.

[@jacksutherland846]

@@FlyingGrimaud I've got many questions, no doubt. The only one really bugging me: where exactly is the nose trim control surface location from that window like crank on the headliner? And: Pick me up at Lost Nation Airport in Willoughby Ohio and I'll buy us a nice lunch.

[@u.s.patriot3415]

Awesome!🙏🇺🇸👍

[@chriskenney4377]

I live is south central Oklahoma. I would like to discuss your experience with the Piper Comanche 400. thanks

[@FlyingGrimaud]

I apologize, just seeing this comment. I just posted a new video about the Comanche. My dad is selling it, that video might answer some questions. If not, feel free to type any question into the comments of the new video (I will be more likely to see it there).

[@RaceMentally]

Have to ask. How much you spend annually maintaining it? Is a rebuild or overhaul even available?

[@FlyingGrimaud]

Thanks for reaching out, my dad had this plane for about 17 years. As of two years ago he sold it to a new owner so I can't give you up to date costs with the current market. I do know that on average the annual was in the 2-3k range but the occasional 10k if things landed all at once. An overhaul is available because the engine is essentially just two Lycoming IO-360's bolted together.

[@RaceMentally]

@@FlyingGrimaud local guy at my airport has one and thought about buying it. He’s losing medical basically. But the costs scare me a little.

[@FlyingGrimaud]

@@RaceMentally I'd say just like anything, depends on your mission. Comanches are great airplanes that fly fast. cruise at 185kts burning 20 GPH but they also have their issues. Its a heavy and old airplane. They commonly have gear issues. My dad had a gear failure multiple times, luckily the backup release worked, but thats more money to fix it. His most expensive annual was 13k. This was about four years ago so with current prices, I assume that would be closer to 16k.

[@FlyingGrimaud]

@@RaceMentally If you haven't seen this youtube channel, he does cost and performance breakdowns. Even though this isn't a Comanche 400, its a 250, his cost breakdowns are incredibly accurate. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnmnpnuLpc6mnac

[@rebelyell22]

I clicked on this video and saw the walkway at TUP 😂 That's my home airport... what are the odds

[@FlyingGrimaud]

rebelyell22 Hey thats great! We always stop there for gas and catfish at romies grocery.

[@hardchines]

most people that look at this type of video are PILOTS, as many said, music sucks and as you said the IO 720 also sucks (GAS), but it sounds great doing it! Scans of the instrument panal would be a nice thing if you can, I miss my Comanche N6591P, stay safe and enjoy!

[@FlyingGrimaud]

hardchines I agree, this was my first video and has been two years since I made it. If I end up doing one again, I will leave it all natural. Thank you for the suggestions. I stopped videoing due to it being a distraction while flying and if I have to pick a KZbin video or safety, I’m going to pick safety. But if I’m ever with my dad and he is flying instead of me, I might just have to get a new Comanche video. Thank you for the feedback!

[@adamgasper1709]

haha i love the singing

[@christopherbabb1409]

Two hands on the yoke on takeoff, and no hand on the throttle. Interesting technique.

[@FlyingGrimaud]

Christopher Babb I thought the same thing after I got my ppl and first flew with my dad and then I tried flying the Comanche with 1 hand. The sucker is so heavy that it is very difficult to control without two hands on takeoff. He has thousands of hours flying T-38’s and C-130’s for special forces so I am not too concerned about his safety at this point.

[@iangg284]

Who NEEDS noise cancelling headphones with such inane inappropriate canned muzak accompanying the video, when the sweet sound of the Lycoming IO-720 is right THERE for real aviation aficionados to appreciate, for pity's sake!!!

[@FlyingGrimaud]

Thank you for the comment. Please see my pinned comment answering this exact thing. Gotta remember I was 17 when I made this video. Now I agree with you that I would rather have the video without music but I can't go back and change it. Thank you for stopping by.

[@FlyingGrimaud]

Do you own a comanche? If not what do you own or want to own?

[@emm747]

FlyingGrimaud what kind of cruise speeds you get? Gph on a normal cruise?

[@FlyingGrimaud]

@@emm747 We see 185 Kts cruise speed although with a good tailwind, I have even seen 215 kts before. The Gph is not great. I will have to fact check with my father but I believe it is 19 GPH.

[@gendaminoru3195]

You know, I came on here to watch and listen to the Comanche, as I used to fly one out of Torrance, CA. But, even though I am also ex-USAF, I just cannot deal with the noise on this video after tolerating 1:40 of it. Next time please make it about the airplane...

[@FlyingGrimaud]

Genda Minoru I’ve had the same complaint and I must say I agree. When I made this, I wasn’t nearly as experienced. I have been wanting to make a new Comanche video with no commentary and no music but making videos is just such a process and honestly a bit of a safety concern while flying for me.

[@johnelliott4521]

Nice video, better without music

[@FlyingGrimaud]

Go check out my newest video, it is one without music. Thanks for watching!

[@adamgasper1709]

i have one suggestion on how to do better... make more vids, this was great.

[@FlyingGrimaud]

Adam Gasper hey thank you! I sure will be. Sorry at the lack of videos. I’m taking my checkride in a few weeks and after I get my license I will be doing at least a video a month. Hopefully once every two weeks.

[@adamgasper1709]

FlyingGrimaud good luck

[@AlanaKilgoreMarketing]

NICE!

[@superstuff99]

PLEASE! Turn the music down and your vocal audio up! There's nothing more frustrating than trying to hear the talking thru that loud music. If you want music in it at all, make sure it's lower than the talking. We Pilots like to hear the comments of people flying and the radio talk.

[@RobertJohnson-vh5fv]

What's the cruise speed?

[@FlyingGrimaud]

185 kts

[@patrickmcmurray9446]

"music" ruins otherwise good vid

[@skeptical2649]

The you tube required music is terrible. So many videos have the exact same music. All about copyrights ,I know

[@FlyingGrimaud]

@@skeptical2649 Yeah exactly, I will probably just not do any music next time. It sucks not being able to use the songs I actually want to.

[@Arrowjock2]

Would I rather hear (a) Lycoming 720 music or (b) 'doof doof' music? Let aeroplanes sing their own song for crissakes please!

[@FlyingGrimaud]

Arrowjock2 With all do respect, making videos is a ton of work and I can’t appease everyone. I have people asking for music and people asking to have no music. I’m sorry that you didn’t like it and I agree that I would like to have a raw footage of the plane but you must understand how much work goes into this.

[@christopherestes7657]

Want a 400 but, insurance cost is so high!

[@FlyingGrimaud]

Christopher Estes that’s completely understandable. We are selling the 400 due to the extreme cost as well.

[@betaepsilon]

gut wrenching listening to the starter grinding away because of no fuel primer usage, and then the engine going to 1500 rpm with no oil pressure. Yikes !! Aircraft abuse.!!

[@FlyingGrimaud]

I appreciate the concern but it is actually because it was running really hot. It was just flown from south carolina to mississippi and was already very hot. Considering it is a 8-Cylinder, it is like starting a harley when hot. I assure you that the plane is well taken care of and in good hands.

[@FlyingGrimaud]

Flight chops actually has a really good video on this exact issue on a comanche. It is very good, I recommend watching it. It is with a guy in cuba I believe. Or the florida keys, I can't remember.

[@chesterbobhorn]

If you close your eyes it’s impossible to tell which of y’all is speaking.

[@FlyingGrimaud]

I get that a lot. Sometimes we will answer each others phones when my mom calls and she won't realize it!

[@christophergeorge6581]

Great video but loose the music prefer airplane and gine noise plus radio traffic makes more interesting. Christopher Ottawa Canada

[@FlyingGrimaud]

I agree, read the top comment. I made this four years ago as a student pilot. Am now a CFI with much much more experience. Thanks for watching and enjoying. Sadly, I can't change it now.

[@jefflangstrom7294]

Is there some reason you take your hand off the throttle and put both hands on the yoke while rotating? I mean other than you are a poorly trained pilot?

[@FlyingGrimaud]

Jeff Langstrom I apologize that you think that but he flew T-38’s and C-130’s for the USAF. The reason is because the Comanche 400 is an extremely powerful aircraft and very heavy. The yoke is very heavy. When I was first getting my flight training, I asked him the same question because it goes against everything I have learned. I appreciate the question but next time please be a bit more understanding and less hostile.

[@georgehamilton6063]

Nothing to do with a PA 24-400, better view J3.

[@jamaicastultz]

Goalzzzzz

[@robertd4468]

For the love of God, shut the music off

[@jakemclemore9165]

Siiiiiiick

[@FlyingGrimaud]

Thanks man

[@kentholdett9658]

Cut the elevator music.....

[@easttexan2933]

You know it's bad enough that as viewers we have to listen to all the ATC chatter but to have to listen to that annoying music on top of all that chatter is just too much. May I suggest no music in future videos. It's not really necessary. It adds zero to the video quality or story.

[@FlyingGrimaud]

EastTexan Just our of curiosity, are you a pilot? Most pilots I know prefer to have the ATC chatter. I agree about the music however. You must understand that this video is very old now and I was New at editing and flying when I made it. I would like to make a new video but it is a ton of work.

[@easttexan2933]

the last time I was PIC was in 1988. At that time I had appx 750hrs as a SEL PP. At the height of my flying, there just wasn't the control that I listen to now in these type videos. I got my PP license in 1965. It was so different back then. Flying was fun and pleasant. And when it became work, I quit. I meant no disrespect in my earlier comment. I just don't like music in most videos. Best wishes here on out.

[@FlyingGrimaud]

EastTexan Wow, that is fascinating. I wasn’t trying to be rude either, I truly was curious. Thank you for providing that perspective. I definitely can agree that the regulations are getting a bit out of hand.

[@DerredmaxTRIAX]

Great video, But don't student pilots get to fly the plane?

[@FlyingGrimaud]

Derredmax Ha! Yes if you are with the flight instructor. That is my dad so it would be illegal for me to have flown his plane as the pic. I got my license a few months ago and was planning on posting a new video a few weeks ago but I ended up being out of town for the last month and a half.

[@DerredmaxTRIAX]

That makes sense, Congrats on the wings brother, I will fly with you!

[@FlyingGrimaud]

Derredmax Hey I appreciate it. Sorry I’m taking so long to get another video. Life is just crazy. The new plan is next week. I’ll be flyig again this week just to get back in the groove and hopefully video next week

[@billrush2862]

FlyingGrimaud where are the videos and yes I fly Comanche 250

[@FlyingGrimaud]

Bill Rush Just saw your comment, I posted two more videos but this time of me flying a Cherokee. I will be recording more over Christmas break and try to prepare enough videos to have one a month over the next year.

[@storiesfromtheoldcowboy8876]

Dump the canned mu

[@FlyingGrimaud]

Read my pinned comment