Fully Loaded 1981 421C - Flight to Santa Paula, CA

[@josephschmoe3796]

A guy I knew had two 421s. A B model and a C model. Both were very nice examples, but in those days, even the majority of airliners still had steam gauges. I flew in both several times in the right seat. The original panels were very well done and had decent lighting for night flying. It seems a little odd to me to see a glass panel 421, but it makes me feel good knowing that people are willing to make the investment in them to keep them desirable. Thanks to Dr. Schnelson for letting me fly with him, thanks to you for the memories.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thanks for the message. It is great to see the investment in these airplanes!

[@andresn1433]

Sublime video. Best GA video in a long time. The plane, the video editing, the shots, the landscape, the challenging airport, everything. Congrats.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you!

[@Factory400]

That is the most amazing 421 I have ever seen. So few of them left with enough life remaining to be interesting. No expense spared! Perfect. Perfect. Perfect!

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you!

[@hawkdsl]

Agree... allot of love went into that one. Curious why whoever did all those upgrades (major ones at that), let it go.

[@nickpapagiorgio5056]

Dam Rich 55RL is clean! I love how the cockpit still has much of vintage look but seems very refined and updated!

[@FlyingwithRich]

Such a cool airplane!

[@GJenks15]

Always nice to see piston content on this channel. Working with jets/tps and working through ratings, it’s nice to see someone with lots of experience still giving piston engine content

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you! We will the piston aircraft reviews coming.

[@ohwell2790]

In the mid 1970's used to fly from Santa Monica to Santa Paula for breakfast with my girl friend, a lot of fun in a rented C150. Good Video

[@jimcoleman11]

The production quality of your videos is outstanding! Appreciate all the avionics details and views too. Well done!

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank You!

[@kpitone]

I look forward to these videos every week. There is just something so relaxing about them.

[@mitchwinder1204]

Indeed.

[@Dbiggs10]

Thank you for sharing a wonderful short flight in this beautiful 421C! Exceptional Panel and upgrades.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thanks for watching!

[@dmh54321]

What a beauty!! Love the sound of those geared engines. I wish Cessna would start manufacturing twins again. What happens in 20-30 years…flying 60-70+ year old twins? I guess it’s possible but geez. Love your videos they are very calming.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thanks - let’s hope these machines are still flying when they are 70 years old!

[@mtkoslowski]

I love flying these C400 series piston twins because their handling is so light. Good show Rich.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you!

[@fredhorsman]

another great video. I could tell by the smile on your face Rich that you enjoyed landing on that short runway 😉

[@FlyingwithRich]

So much fun!

[@surferonhigh71]

what a beauty of a plane,always thought when Cessna came out with this model it was the right design, very roomy and good lines, now that you shown this one with all these updated nav instruments is a perfect flying machine; so sentimental because never forget my flight in a 421C back in 1992; anyway your video is well cut and edited,almost made it cinematographically correct, good job, Rich you are the best taking us for a fly in beautiful California one more time, kudos to all of you that makes this video possible . 😃😁

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you!!

[@fpt9694]

Production quality gets better every video. That startup sequence was a thing of beauty.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you!

[@gendaminoru3195]

Truly Hi-def and it's great to see how nice and green the hills are in Cali this year.

[@Renato.Stiefenhofer.747driver]

I would buy it right away. This Cessna 421 is the best I have seen, ever! Started my flying career on 421 C's in Switzerland, back in 1989. From short fields to high altitude airports, it was always a pleasure to fly this piece of art. Long flights were Cessna Citation like in it's roomy cabin. Nice and trustworthy explanation, Capt Rich. Thank's. Regards from the 747 left seat in Asia. ✈

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you! You described the 421 well

[@vanallen9453]

..thanks again Rich.. for sharing this amazing plane..and please .. keep em coming..

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thanks for watching!

[@aaronseager6039]

Wow, gorgeous plane. Would take this over a Baron any day. Textron needs to bring it back into production! Looking forward to more twin piston videos from you.

[@SuperGolfguy]

Easily my favorite aircraft review channel 😊

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you!

[@myleslovegrove7856]

Stunning airplane especially with all the upgrades. Music, video and the way its been put together sells these airplanes all day i would imagine.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you!

[@inquisitive980]

That 421 is 12 out of 10. Beautiful country as well. I knew before you mentioned the restaurant being closed. I am still hungry.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Will eat there soon!

[@inquisitive980]

@@FlyingwithRich May we see a menu first please? Both choices of planes and food😀

[@michaelboley4428]

Beautiful plane love the interior ❤. It has such a classy timeless look about it. Great video Rich thanks again.

[@FlyingwithRich]

I agree they are such a classic twin!

[@Herbal90]

Love the airplane. I don't think there's a better 421C out there. Glad you gave us a second look. You did an amazing job filming this video!!

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you!

[@earlelkins9086]

I am commenting because of the excellent aircraft that you graciously present for our viewing pleasure.. everything i was going to say has been said already regarding this 421. Its a beautiful bird.

[@mattd4616]

I’m always on the lookout for your latest videos Rich, and being a huge fan of GA, your videos are so entertaining yet, informational and what you fit into 20 odd minutes is the best there is out there in the world of KZbin. Thank you

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you - appreciate the feedback!

[@iammrvain]

Truly beautiful bird. The pride of ownership shines brightly.

[@truckerman8301]

Thanks for posting Rich. Always enjoyable watching your videos and listening to your commentary.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you!

[@Hardenawer]

It’s just an inspiration to see Rich flying GA aircraft of all sizes in such a professional way. Hat’s off to you and thanks for sharing the views!

[@bristocamino9376]

Sunday morning in Europe with a new video from California. Factual. Down to earth. No nonsense. Beautifull aircraft. Great production. Very enjoyable. And comments below ("left button - right engine") goes to show that we are paying close attention! Thanks for sharing.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Yeah. I noticed that too - funny we missed that. Thanks for the message - appreciate it and thanks for watching all the way in Europe!

[@thunderbolt513]

Hi Rich. That`s some cute extensive goodies on a 421. Pretty solid platforms. Happy landings from Portugal

[@chriscarter2138]

That’s some serious video content. I’m not sure what you figured out, but it’s next level!

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you!

[@mauricioamado5975]

Amazing video, thanks for the effort put behind.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you!

[@peytbass]

Nice flight. SZP hasn't changed much since I lived out there in the 80's. The scenery never gets old either.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Agree - beautiful place!

[@johnfranklin4567]

Sweet Landing...In 1981 I flew a 421c Brand new Flew It 250 HRS for a private owner This plane is outstanding The Avionics state of the art Wish that was avail. back then

[@edjovi3677]

love your ch great job showing the the plane

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you!

[@stevecastro22]

She's a BEAUTY Rich..... Excellent video also.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you!

[@bernardanderson3758]

Beautiful landing and departure

[@bernardanderson3758]

Love the sound Rich

[@goitsediale6020]

The production quality of this video is incredible! Wow!

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you!

[@sidb9540]

Great flight! Such a cool twin!

[@FlyingwithRich]

They are so cool!

[@MarkWeinstein1]

Perhaps the nicest 421 in the world... Thanks for the fine video...

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you!

[@steini6771]

This was great! Thank you boys -

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you!

[@frankjablonski9403]

Great video. Thanks Rich.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you!

[@Swampfox-tr1rk]

When I work at an FBO in the late 80s and early 90s, the 421 was my favorite airplane.

[@N98858]

Rice Ride and CE421C Presentation Rich... Thanks, Mike~

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you!

[@kerrylloyd4215]

I love flying along with you. You know so much about airplanes. 👍

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you!

[@flyboyzz1]

Great video Rich and fantastic airplane. Will make the next owner really happy!

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you - I agree!

[@billtisdale6122]

Always fun flying into Santa Paula for their First Sunday events. All the hangars are open, a lot of antique aircraft.

[@FlyingwithRich]

I’ll hVe to try that!

[@g1m250]

That's my favorite Cessna 🤩

[@bobwilson758]

Awesome ! The $900 breakfast - Looks like fun !

[@ExtremeRecluse]

I flew for 10 years in the Army. All steam gauges from 1985 to 1996. Now glass panels and automated everything.

[@J.T..]

Thanks for another great video Rich.👍

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you!

[@movingart8026]

I enjoyed the video once again Rich! I always loved twin Cessnas, I remember the low passes of twin Cessnas growing up in The Bahamas- a lot of them were there!😂

[@FlyingwithRich]

Me too in the middle of Kansas! Thanks for watching!

[@movingart8026]

@@FlyingwithRich You're very welcome! Thanks again...

[@richardgreen7811]

Rich ... Don't know if You knew it but as You landed on 22, the hangar on Your right (1st hangar at the entry gate to the airport from the street) was the final home of Steve McQueen. Not a glamorous place, it had a living quarters above the hanger where he kept a yellow Stearman. He lived there for 2 years with his girlfriend of the time while he battled mesothelioma, and finally succumbed. Like a friend of mine (also with lung cancer), Steve traveled many times to Mexico for a treatment that was not accepted in America. The restaurant at Santa Paula is 2nd only to the Waypoint Cafe at Camarillo Airport (closed Monday's).

[@FlyingwithRich]

I did not know that - cool history. Thank you for sending!

[@wayneeverett8357]

Raised in Camarillo in the sixties. I remember Santa Paula when the only guy there was Mike Dewey !! Great flight !!

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you! Would love to southern CA in the 1960’s!

[@NotTelling51]

Beautiful plane. Really nice video and ice in the veins.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you!

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Great looking aircraft. Thank you for sharing.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you for watching!

[@LMays-cu2hp]

@@FlyingwithRich You are welcome. Fly safe.

[@jessboysen1976]

Amazing video - Thank You 🙏

[@bobnewkirk7186]

Very nice! What I don't like about twin Cessnas is the busy cockpit latout.

[@brentmarzan6793]

Thanks for flying here just recently subscribed nice area to fly Ventura county local :)

[@laurenthubert4112]

Great video as always.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you!

[@scotty11782]

Thanks Rich

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you!

[@bobwilson758]

Beautiful aircraft ! Wow ….

[@strvenoconnell4061]

After reading some of the comments I don't think I can add anything but whata nice looking airplane.

[@FlyingwithRich]

One of my favorites for sure. Thanks for watching!

[@mikercflyer7383]

Was my favourite airport for open house day, I live in Boise now so Nampa airport is the place I go to for events.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Love Idaho - thanks for watching!

[@nifs159]

That plane is one for the books! What a beauty! Makes me miss my 414A.... Never thought I would see a 400 series with this many addons! Incredible!

[@FlyingwithRich]

Me neither - amazing machines that deserve another life with these avionics !

[@cavsh00ter]

Here in west Texas we love a C-YA fly by also we would make sure you had a great meal awesome vid

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you!

[@tjjoseph333]

What a Beauty!

[@kieranshanley7365]

Beautiful scenery. Taking off out of there the terrain on the left looked pretty close. As a low time pilot I’m amazed at how you can jump into different high performance aircraft and fly them making it look so easy.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thanks - lots of experience over the years!

[@kmg501]

You guys produce some really beautiful videos. But I guess you have a big leg up with all the natural scenery around you. :-p BTW, that plane sounds like it is very loaded. Some new owner is going to get some big grins out of such a nice plane.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you!

[@FlyingNDriving]

Nice short field and hitting your mark!

[@roger9453]

Beautiful plane. I always loved the 421 until my family went down in one Memorial Day, 1988 - @ Devils Post Pile.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Sorry to hear that.

[@elosogonzalez8739]

KSZP is a great little airport. Sorry you didn't get that lunch, it's a nice little resturant.

[@staceylpittman532]

I miss the old days.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Me too!

[@bernardanderson3758]

My Favorite Twin Rich the amazing 421 and one thing about it the operating cost and maintenance

[@SkylaneGuy]

I've made that flight so many times...beautiful airport, but kinda tight even in a single! Got to give you credit for flying the pattern and not being a jerk and landing straight-in, which would almost be excusable in such a big twin. A lot of training and NORDO traffic at that airport. Also not a major glass fan, but will admit that's the cleanest panel I've ever seen in a piston twin.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thanks for the message - and thanks for watching!

[@josephjolly1936]

Thanks for the video.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thanks for watching!

[@danielhawley6817]

Santa Paula - a postage stamp airport tucked in a narrow valley...with power lines at trees at the approach end...I'd be nervous going in there with my Cherokee Warrior! A real button chewer but real airmanship getting that big twin in and out of there...NO margin for error. Seems like the 425 with PT-6's would be an excellent move up airplane as well - any thoughts on that subject?

[@bobwilson758]

The black paint on that plane looks like glass ! Excellent -

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thanks for watching!

[@stlflyguy]

Holy cow, get that fixed! You primed the left engine, hit the left starter, and the right engine started!!! 😁

[@FlyingwithRich]

Waiting for someone to catch that!

[@undergroundloft]

Awesome bird!!

[@RodrigoSantos-tg7fj]

Just exposing a thought but i always wondered what it would be like the POV of the passangers on this airplanes. What is the noise level, the confort in the seats and space. I know you piloting can't do it but maybe the cameraman could just briefly show us what it is like the life back there. :)

[@FlyingwithRich]

Good thought. We will see what we can do!

[@larrycobb5798]

This video was absolutely incredible! Could you share the flight time for this flight?

[@easttexan2933]

What a sweet ride. I'm like you Rich, don't understand the need for a tree directly in the path of landing aircraft. That should come out. Just because it hasn't doesn't mean it will never be a probloem. Kinda like engines.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Yeah -that would be job one if I ran that airport! Thanks for watching!

[@brucebrinkerhoff4346]

Sorry about the Flight 126 Cafe. It used to be the best restaurant in town! Hopefully it will be back someday. Hurry back with your beautiful aircraft!

[@dtalbot9200]

As a former retired professional pilot and because of my curiosity, please expound on how you as a pilot can fly so many different types of aircraft? WOW! I want to do that. Could be a great subject for you to produce on your site.

[@gerpherthegamer7482]

Beautiful aircraft, I wonder if they leave the trees at the beginning of the runway because of the proximity of the wires just before. It gives move of a visual reference, where the powerlines might now be seen until you are too close...?

[@FlyingwithRich]

@@gerpherthegamer7482 could be!

[@Tranquifly]

Another great video Rich. Nice to see someone demonstrate the short field capabilities of this airplane. How do you mount the external cameras on the airplane, especially on the 421. I am interested it mounting one. Thanks!

[@FlyingwithRich]

Send me an e-mail and we can get you some details. Thanks for watching!

[@robaust3049]

A trailing link 421C with the new Garmin panel. Doesn’t get better. Rich well edited all the way.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you!

[@EastTNflyer]

Wow!!. Nicest 421 I’ve ever seen.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thanks!

[@rmcghe5610]

Was thinking the same thing. Not to many twins at that field! 😅

[@FlyingwithRich]

421 did just fine, but would be worth good performance calculations every time.

[@SuperTrb0]

The panel of that 421 is beautiful. So clean. It looks like a new airplane. Such a contrast from the busy analog gauges. Do the VGs increase the stall speed? If so by how much? Just curious.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Book says about 6 knots at Vso. Also gross weight increase. Thanks for watching!

[@clearpropcfi3744]

@@FlyingwithRich 6 knot increase or decrease?

[@FlyingwithRich]

6 knots decrease in Vso.

[@Parr4theCourse]

Nice views in the pattern!!

[@FlyingwithRich]

Beautiful spot!

[@TranscendianIntendor]

I flew in one of these back in the late 70s. I have taken flights in just enough of the great general aviation aircraft to remember them distinctly. I was with Buddy Cannon who sold planes for Atlantic Aero. I never had any doubt about the piloting abilities of Mr. Cannon. Last time I saw him he got angry with me. Far as the aircraft it is one of the greatest of Cessnas. I certainly remember it as a great ride in a great plane and was glad I helped him wash it. I was one of the best linemen at Atlantic Aero or Business AirCenter or Page AvJet. Turned out that the people that had it out for me were coke heads stealing fuel they sold to a fuel oil business to finance their habit. They'd put it in with the sump fuel to cover themselves. Meantime I was demoted and moved over to Piedmont Airlines where I was fired for talking about my ambition to make a nation of airports. Maybe it had something to do with the reports I got in the causeway between gates one day at work when I was told my wife a Goldie Hawn type blonde was having an affair with Louis Loewes a very handsome Jamaican guy. I was going through a terrible divorce. She worked for USAir that was buying Piedmont. I ought have sued USAir and then sued my wife for support since in Aviation I was destroyed. As an outsider then my goal of creating an airport nation was set back far. I went to driving a cab for a year and then showing my movies in a disco called Club Zero, appropriately. Then I went to NYC and drove a lighting and grip truck becoming a Key grip or Gaffer and eventually DP. I hated and still hate Piedmont Airlines. They were liars to me, as well as believing lies said about me. They had the money to have had it the other way around but were weak in their heads so USair bought them. Anyway far as Cessnas go the 421 is a great airplane. Between the Citation and the 421 it would be a hard decision. I loved the Cessna 340 as well. For its looks, but gee whiz it sure was short on carrying capacity. Beautiful shape though. The plane I got to fly the most was a Piper Tomahawk. I really did prefer sitting on the wing as opposed to hanging under it. I don't know if the Tomahawk could take the abuse meted out to a Cessna 152. I refused to stall a Tomahawk before it became known as a killer because it was hard to pull out of a spin that could follow the stall. Oh Man I miss flying and wish my father had helped me learn piloting when I asked him to at 13.

[@richardgreen7811]

The GIRLS ... The GIRLS ... The GIRLS Santa Paula is a wonderful airport with a great heritage and is well attended by many aviators/builders. The on site restaurant is very nice and serves the public well. That said ... there is nothing like "The GIRLS" at the Waypoint Cafe at the Camarillo Airport. They are open every day except Monday. The best food ... the best service ... the most friendly staff I have ever seen. If you go, get there early. I have been hating the place for 38 years. I'm there in my 1965 AC Cobra once per week. I know every server and the manager by their first name, and they know me. Hugs all around. No way to get a better meal or better service.

[@FlyingwithRich]

We love the Waypoint Cafe!

[@LowandFast357]

Hi Rich, I contacted OCR about this aircraft but didn't get a reply. I then noticed that the airplane was no longer on the OCR website? Did it go under contract that fast? If not, please let me know. I'd love to take a look at the logs. Thx!

[@FlyingwithRich]

We took it off because Seller is still thinking on sale details. Hope to have it on the market soon.

[@LowandFast357]

@@FlyingwithRich Makes sense! You know the 421C market well and these are always hot. Rich, is there an email I can use to receive comms from you about updates? I have a buyer and we've been watching since this video dropped. Thanks for the response.

[@FlyingwithRich]

[e-mail]

[@GaryMCurran]

They may not see too many twin Cessnas, but how many airports do you go into and see two Piper Apaches sitting next to each other?? That alone was worth the trip. lol

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thanks for watching!

[@jameswest8280]

Never got introduced to this beautiful lady.

[@ironmanballer4868]

Quick question for anyone that knows do the aftermarket spoilers help at all with landing especially into airports where there’s runway obstructions right before the runway? Not sure of this either but I see airliners use ground spoilers all the time same application help with this aircraft?

[@justicebdone]

The ole girl is a beaut!! ❤

[@philipwitt4718]

would like to know when it is available, please and thank you