How to buy a cheap modern airplane

[@tylerb1027]

Small world, your videos encouraged me to go all in on becoming a pilot. Me, my wife and child uprooted and moved to Kansas City for an accelerated pilot program. Flying 4-5 days a week, working on instrument now! Then you buy the plane that I seen while on a tour at KiloC. Maybe one day our paths will cross! Congratulations on the purchase!

[@gear_down]

Sweet man congratulations on the move and career choice!!!! Hope to see ya around sometime!

[@israrahmad2974]

Do khbjiit ki iklppkyyt you u​@@gear_down

[@dabneyoffermein595]

Cool Story

[@peterberg12353]

Cool story bro

[@johnhornbrook9065]

It was my pleasure to help with this sale! Let me know if you want to buy another one!

[@gear_down]

Thanks John! Was a pleasure working with you.

[@chriswigman4218]

I was curious how he bought a plane?

[@BennieandtheJets]

Great vid! My son started training me in an SR20. Fun plane, but he’s transitioning to the airlines now. New instructor and I are now in a C150, but who’s complaining? Just happy to be flying and accomplishing a life long dream! Thanks for the moto!!

[@ShadowFreedum]

Love that plane! I flew N160CP across and around the United States with myself and my Grandpa the Summer of 2022.

[@samdutton3274]

Great to see what goes on in buying a plane. (From someone who knows nothing about aviation) almost as simple as buying a car. Can we have an updated 'garage tour' type thing, well it'd be a hangar tour of all the current air craft in your fleet, how often you fly them and how you choose what to fly on what trips etc. Keep smashing it - All the way from England!

[@wayneco]

I’m on my second Cirrus now (2021 SR22T G6, & now a 2024 SR22T G7) - it’s a great plane. I look forward to watching your hopeful video series on upgrading your new SR20.

[@gear_down]

Best non turbine planes on the planet

[@wayneco]

And someday, when I’m insurable in a turbine…

[@jeffwiggins8923]

ATP pilot, A&P, look's like your working hard in life. My dad had a crushed ankle in his 70's. Several surgeries and a fused together bone made it tough for him to go from a parking lot to the back of a store without stopping to sit down. He was too proud to ever get a Handicap Sticker. As a fellow A&P IA, thought your channel was pretty cool. Always had an affection with the G4. No ill wishes, you might be the most awesome guy in the world, but I'm scratching my head right now!

[@gear_down]

Permanent disability from a car accident a few years ago. Sorry about ur dad. Cheers

[@Hanna144]

Great buy! Can't wait to see the final product. Will keep an eye out for that Arrow you're selling . Would love to fly that Cirrus once I get an FAA license 🙂

[@Cpt.JohnnyBravo]

SNA GA flying can bring out the nerves. I am lucky to have done my training there and work out for old Atlantic before ACI south was a thing. Good stuff Tommy!

[@robertgoodnight]

Man, been watching for a while. I am 47, retired military. I started flying back in the end of Jan. 20 hours of training so far and really love flying. I don't know if I will make it a career, but seeing what you do definitely inspires me to give it a shot.

[@chrispbacon550]

Had me cracking up ‘it’s gonna be weird landing not having thrust reversers’ 😂 You normally look cool calm and confident UNTIL you get out of a Gulfstream and into a single bouncing around the sky. Love it. Maybe use it as a trainer for students coming up. A Cirrus at a Cessna training price…. Keep em coming!

[@babuislam2019]

😊nbg no hi hi hi nnm pp0😊😊😅😊 P😅😊

[@mtrevor]

Love the video, particularly all the behind-the-scenes exchanges with the title company.

[@josepha7621]

Really appreciate all the aspects of this video, it was super cool to see the fun aspects of buying it in the same video that shows some of the challenges of getting back in a single piston after hanging in the Gulfstream. Thanks for sharing, this was an awesome look at how cool plane ownership can be and I wish you luck with all the work being done to it soon!

[@jeremyanyim4080]

Loved this series man. I’m looking forward to starting my PPL soon!

[@theladder06]

Cool content. Never knew you can get a nice plane like that for so cheap. Good luck with it!

[@Jacobcie]

My favorite AV KZbinr. Flying with the F/M hat! That’s my kinda homie!

[@gear_down]

Pew pew… don’t run on my my rolls 😁

[@PilotKJ]

Love your videos man! Always so real and no BS kinda dude. Excited to see what you do with the new project!

[@brianbohannon8044]

Just a heads up, you’ll need the DFC90 as well as the IFDs if you eventually want the vantage screens.

[@redsoxfan1121]

Hey I'd be very interested in the Archer. Located in the Atlanta area, in the process of getting my PPL, looking to purchase a plane in the next month or two. Would love to get a message about the Archer. Might work out great. Thanks

[@MarkSnop]

hey great video man thank you! I solo out of Orange County airport in 1972! I guess that makes me really old. It was fun to see you going in there and great to see the plane you bought. I left you a long message on Instagram. Take care. Thanks again. Great video.

[@reyesben]

That plane is so much nicer than mine as is. I would keep it and love it forever

[@rickc303]

Paint, interior and electronics look great as is

[@KyleMattson-he8zu]

Where/When will you post the Arrow for sale?

[@majic5zero]

Man, you're lucky. You just signed less paperwork on that plane than I've signed, so far, on the house we just bought. Seems like the paper goes on forever. But, it will be worth it. Being a private pilot, myself, as well as a big Cirrus fan, I'm looking forward to your videos on what you have planned for your new purchase. Good luck and happy flying.

[@ProducerStefanSchnabel]

Awesome! Thank you for your videos! Best from Germany, Stefan

[@MikeAlfaDelta]

Awesome Cirrus deal! I wish i was in a place to make an offer on the Arrow! Keep the vids coming. 😊

[@sarahdell4042]

You live a cool life. Very motivational. Congrats on the purchase.

[@gear_down]

Thank you!

[@tannerb55]

Holy shit that’s my favorite plane I saw it sold I took my first solo in that plane and my checkride. I’ll watch the video now but truly it’s a great plane.

[@ronaldvanengen1887]

Love the channel ❤️ The only problem with those Cirrus aircraft is every 10years that parachute has to be repacked about $20,000 ❤😂

[@gear_down]

It’s not that expensive if u get a g2…. And it’s something you plan for just like an engine overhaul. Set aside 120/mo and it’s covered ;-)

[@nmvi226]

If you can afford to buy the plane you won’t have a problem with paying 20k in 10YEARS. A full TEN YEARS. Totally worth it

[@danwein]

I'm looking to buy my first plane. Piper Arrow?

[@jimsteinway695]

My brother is the head Gulfstream avionics manager in Dallas

[@tmpendergrass]

Looking forward to seeing the new interior and paint. I’m probably going to sell my RV next year and get a 1st gen sr22

[@EricHaskins71]

The SR22 is my dream aircraft lol Thx for taking us along

[@gear_down]

Absolutely!

[@dabneyoffermein595]

I know of a flight school and they are just littered with SR-20's

[@vrezhgulyan6834]

I'm glad you mentioned it in the video I was looking at the view behind the laptop as you're purchasing this 150k plane, so surreal but you're not lost in the sauce so you can appreciate it. Yes VFR is a pain in the ass but it's all I know, seemed like a standard day flying around socal vfr. I fly out of KVNY, always loved cirrus, I'll be following this build closely as it's definitely a goal plane, curious to see how much this is all going to cost and see if it's feasible at some point for me.

[@tdrew6029]

Thanks!

[@mikeslatter6114]

Looking forward to this series dream plane right there. Congrats on the new purchase

[@wayneelliott2462]

The Cirrus sounds incredible value!, I would have jumped at that myself, liked the format of you flying GA always a lot of good takeaways to be had!. Colour wise make it loud!, like purple and orange! with some gold outline!.

[@bannoneldridge9269]

Cool video. When I clicked I said may I think that’s the guy that flys Post. I think I first saw you and Owen in a video together. I think it might have been on his channel. About to take my Instrument Checkride and I hope to keep going and get my commercial. I’d love to have a Cirrus to build time in. Maybe we will cross paths one day.

[@BeauInPDX]

Congrats on the purchase! Can't wait to see what you do with the plane..Maybe a paint job that helps it stand out from the rest of the Cirrus models out there.

[@dougcronkhite2113]

Brett at Shiny Jets is awesome! He used to clean my RV-8 and it always came out stunning!

[@Atrociousnes]

love to see it. but is the new plane smaller than the arrow? not to familiar with either

[@gear_down]

No much more roomy and ergonomic inside

[@summerboy8592]

Can't wait to see the update on the SR20!

[@doncook2066]

I had a Cessna Skylane that had a front landing and taxi light on the front cowling. Every time my mechanic pulled the cowling he would forget to plug back in the light connection. Been there and done that one.

[@josephlauritarealtor7914]

Thanks for the content.. It will be a fun series to watch.. I'm curious as the purchase of the sr20 as opposed to the sr22T.

[@gear_down]

22T is overkill for my intended use. I own a jet for the missions I’d need a 22T

[@kaarongillett9962]

Great stuff. Gotta fly VFR every now and again to knock the rust off! Cant wait to see how it comes out!

[@frederickhalljr8947]

Hey, brother appreciate everything that you do out there and let us know how to get into the pilot sbut. I'm 60 years old now. Even though airplanes have always been my life. I have never got a chance to get into one I know all the instruments. And everything, but never did it. Keep making a good Videos.

[@gear_down]

Thank you!!

[@stephengoossen6060]

Love the helping out student pilots idea: would love to have a video explaining how that is possible: I know there would likely be some complications with insurance and that is likely why few aircraft owners are willing to go through that.

[@PICOTTSportsEnt]

Always enjoy watching your flight videos. I am a PP from KSRQ but home is KSNA. Former Newport Beach (Fashion Island) & Huntington Beach (Balsa Chica) resident. Look forward to meeting with a fellow pilot on my next trip to So Cal. Have fun and fly safe. ✈️

[@MichaelMacco]

Would you go into the costs of the upgrades? Paint, interior, avionics, etc?

[@gear_down]

Subscribe so you don’t miss it

[@Aleon90]

Great seeing you flying a smaller planes, makes it more relatable to me flying a C172. Awesome video!

[@tdrew6029]

Awesome video, and congrats on the plane.

[@Lucke462]

Good luck with it, can’t wait to see it when it’s all done! Hopefully my gear bag was in the recent orders you shipped, really looking forward to getting it!

[@MrNice-gw5dt]

awesome new plane ! love your show , love the flights!

[@gear_down]

Thank you!

[@TheJohnnyandrew23]

I bought a 172 and I love the thrill of stepping into a little bit of the unknown, followed by upgrades for one’s taste. I started doing the harness for Dual G5 and a 750 with GTX 345R. Great video I felt part of this journey. I will own a cirrus one day. It’s one of my favorites 🙌

[@johnnyg419]

Awesome video! I’d say do like a dope metallic gray paint scheme. Love the new purchase! 🤙🏽🤙🏽 Let’s hit that fiddy k! 💪🏽

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Looking very nice.😊😊

[@sbraudrick]

PICNIC (Problem In Chair Not In Cirrus).... enjoyed the self-roast, LOL

[@redc8783]

😂😂😂

[@gear_down]

😅😂🥹😂

[@lornecunningham326]

Came on to see when your last video was posted and BOOOOM here it was. She looks good, bit bumpy 🤙

[@gear_down]

Thank you!

[@ESPS_90]

I waited too long for this video it was very fun, maybe a gray color like the citation would be great..!!! Thanks Tommy

[@gear_down]

Thanks for the idea!

[@ESPS_90]

Yes, because it could be a badge for your fleet if you plan to leave it for yourself.

[@BTRILL14]

Awesome video, the Bose headset you use is impeccable.

[@pingle37]

Nice Cirrus , can't wait to see the upgrades

[@rooski1978]

Fun video! Can’t wait to see what it looks like when you are done. How about a metallic dark blue for color?

[@orlandoabreus2596]

Not on Instagram for the Bose A30s. But nice that you are helping to get certs. On one of your Videos you helped out a student pilot, And gave him cash for a lesson. That was awesome !! I am a former C.A.P. Cadet, that got the bug in 1979. Thank you for your videos.They have been still encouraging me to finish off my Certification for private pilot. Turning 58 June 1st. Still working on it !! Keep producing these Videos. Thank you PS how much are you selling your Piper PA28A?

[@redc8783]

Color scheme Gray like the jet with a Hint of Secret Squirrel Highlites. 😅😅

[@falgul21]

Nice flight and congrats for your purchased ... nice to know all about aviation mechanic stuff... that's very special .... and All the Best !!!

[@Kenny-en7wb]

Tom..always find your videos good to watch..

[@AwesomeBro661]

I'm two weeks late but I'm interested in the Piper Arrow.

[@Pteparts69]

Next step vision jet? Love the plane, and am pretty jealous of you!

[@gear_down]

Hah don’t be this is all easily financeable. This plane was cheap, I’ve already got a jet that out performs the vision by a LOT with the exception of fuel burn

[@deanwells2859]

Have you already sold your Piper Arrow? If you have not, would you please shoot me the specs on that plane. Thank you.

[@chuckmartin5773]

" Oh my gosh, this is so scary", lol! Coming from a Gulfstream pilot. I just found this funny.

[@JeremyPeters-dw4uz]

Love your videos. Congrats on the Cirrus. I’m interested in the arrow.

[@Youdaboob]

Hey it looks like you have ac controls on that panel in the cirrus right? You were saying it’s hot is why I ask…. Also curious if it was sentiment that made this the plane or just the right deal? Do you look at experimental birds like the evo or is that not your bag? Digging the content.

[@vonw.3294]

Not use to those little bumps huh. That's the world of piston engines at low altitudes, But hey, you will get use to it. I would love to be able to rent out that plane if you think of doing that. I'm based in Phoenix though. I do have prior experience in the Cirrus SR20, with over 160 hours in that make and model.

[@nicktufano4605]

Hey Tommy, loving the channel! You got a great mix of jets, piston, and projects. I’ve been missing the livestreams; go live more on M,T, and Th so I have something to watch on the bus ride to the airport for training 😂 Hoping I win those A30’s cuz the school rentals suck!

[@bbt305]

Ur an awesome pilot and even better mechanic and a genius for buying w out looking 👀

[@BuildTimeMC]

Wow, nice plane, congratulations! I might be interested buying the arrow, how can i contact you?

[@m12mokri]

What a journey - Congrats on the plane! 🎉

[@Lovesbighangers]

Nice plane keep the vids coming

[@gear_down]

Thanks, will do!

[@DonnieDarko727]

Editing is much better now. Great content

[@richardc6843]

Nice plug for Brice’s covers from right here in Morgan Hill!

[@jimmysalsa111]

im interested in the arrow

[@pabloSanchezDlaCRUZ]

stunning! and amazing to watch. please pm about your piper

[@Jonathan_Bryant]

This is why I decided to go after A&P cert so I can easily do troubleshooting and fix stuff. Going for ATP next January after A&P school

[@JawanzaBassue]

Got my eyes on one of your GNS 430s if you decide to sell them. Buttons have failed in the Arrow II I'm bringing back to life after sitting several years. Great video - looking forward to seeing where you go with it.

[@censored5033]

Not looking at buying but interested about the aero. I’m passively looking for a plane I’d like to own one someday. Get into the industry. Photos and information would be cool just to get an idea!!!

[@ryanjones8001]

Working on paint on my Cherokee 140 right now as well been about 6 weeks and just about done.

[@eddie.moonshine]

Dig these inflight vids. The G4 stuff is entertaining as hell for me for some reason. It would be wicked to learn to fly one of those. should have done it when I was young. I'm an old dog now so keep making the inflight vids to entertain the old dog here. Recently PM'd lighting job for Guardian jet hanger in Ontario and there are always some sick birds around there. that was awesome. thanks for your content T I really enjoy.

[@BrandonV6002]

Crazy I’m a A&P and a IA as well and I’m literally uprooting everything in four weeks to go to Pilot school flying 3-4 days a week. I never seen your videos and it’s just popped up. I think it’s kinda crazy lol

[@gear_down]

Great man! You’ll be the top pick when it comes to hiring!

[@larrymayberry2312]

I can't fault you for buying the plane the way you did. You found an amazing deal and I can't wait to see her when she's all prettied up !!

[@mauroguimaraes7692]

Nice!!!

[@luismendezizabal7175]

Love this videos and as a CFI this open the door for Part 91 and just not always the airlines

[@SkyRizzy33]

This is epic! Nice work boss

[@markseifried3959]

Well done!

[@Airplanefish]

Looked like the left aileron gap seal is missing? If so, thats a no fly issue. Maybe it was just the camera angle but it looked like its not there

[@gear_down]

Camera angle

[@Airplanefish]

@gear_down since it's getting painted it really wouldn't matter anyway since they would get replaced

[@sunsetsurfer]

Love Cirrus! I’m a student pilot and fly Slings. Would love to learn to fly a Cirrus someday!

[@MikeRetsoc]

A lot of head in cockpit time for a VFR flight in SOCAL airspace.

[@ron1969]

Awesome video Thomas! Are you keeping this one or selling it? Do you ever fly into APA? That's where I train out of.

[@gear_down]

Keeping it, we hit APA for fuel on the way to osh usually

[@Lucas_ontwo]

You know it’s a good single engine when you aren’t scared of flying it!

[@gear_down]

I’m scared of all of them

[@Lucas_ontwo]

@@gear_down 😂 just what I need to hear when I’m about to embark of a journey of purely single engine planes for at least 1 yr

[@bernardanderson3758]

Where do you have your Arrow listed ..?

[@gear_down]

Not listed yet

[@bernardanderson3758]

Let me see if I can bring you a buyer before you list it

[@mauriciozapata7169]

What kind of camera is he using? I do like how it follows his movements around