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Piper cherokee 180 owner Anthony recently purchased the airplane during the pandemic in order to get is pilots license. Most as you know go through renting an aircraft to pursue their flying dream. But because Antony plans to get all of his ratings including being a flight instructor, He's made the push to simply buy an aircraft outright.
Personally I think if you can afford to by a plane for your training, Do it! many of you who knew about my flight training, it got so expensive and although i was happy to become a pilot, I wish i had an airplane in the end. That's one of the big benefit of training in your own aircraft. You still have a plane even after you've gotten your pilots certificate.
Anthony plans to keep flying his new plane with a local flight instructor until he passes his checkride and becomes a pilot. The plane he bough by the way is a Piper cherokee 180.
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[@57eleven1]

Wow! 52k with only 180 something hours on a factory reman engine! 😳 That’s freakin amazing! Good for you. That’s the deal of the century. Sweet!

[@yamilcabrera2111]

It is a great deal now days. I bought a warrior 151 in July and brought it down to 43k and just did interior and windows ourselves.

[@ClaudiaGonzales13]

He needs to open his own channel and start posting his experience.!

[@gcarter1062]

I too bought my plane on a Friday (Cessna 172) and started training on Monday. Enjoy every minute I am in the air. I am at KAND, just up the way in SC. Enjoy your ride.

[@carlcollins8932]

Congratulations Anthony, it's a blessing to see Black men like us striving so high In aviation, i recently got my license too, you will enjoy every moment & your fiance will enjoy u even more. Stay safe my brother hopefully we meet 1 day

[@Chance-ry1hq]

Racism will end when blacks stop making racist statements like this. As far as the video, Great video, congratulations on your purchase.

[@creativefantasybox2462]

Why do you guys come with this Cringe Comment. Black men have been flying Aircraft for over 100 years

[@sika4981]

I’m with you, they’ve made aviation so white and apparently you are not allowed to say anything about white male controlled dominance… Let them cry you are right, I support your statement 100%..

[@romanticdonkey468]

⁠@@sika4981… What the bloody hell are you going on about? Are you taking the piss?

[@unlisted773]

Just had the exact same experience as you. Had zero hours of flight time when I bought a Cherokee 140 for my son and I to begin our PPL training. Flew the plane back 4 hours from Missouri and logged my first 4 hours of flight time. Fast-forward a little over a year and both my son and I have our PPL's and he is now at the Air Force Academy. Meanwhile I am a loving life and flying all over the place! 👍🙂 Good luck to you and hope to hear status updates in the future.

[@mishko01]

An awesome undertaking. Most people like me are couch pilots and dream of owning their own aircraft. The sky is the limit for you my friend. Enjoy.

[@benderandownz]

I really wish I had my own haha! I'm looking at a Piper Navajo in a couple years.

[@2Phast4Rocket]

The most economical way to fly is to join a flying club. Airplane rental may seem expensive to the tune of $100-$150/hour, but you don't have to pay through the nose for annual inspection, repairs, and other maintenance. All of these will be on top of paying the monthly loans on your airplane purchase. Also, aircraft insurance is getting very expensive if you have less than 250hours. So if you are new, join the flight club.

[@benderandownz]

@@2Phast4Rocket the only issue is, the clubs around my area don't allow you to have a plane checked out for more than a day or two so you can't go on some trips.

[@Vejitasei]

@@benderandownz Exactly, my flight club is a member own cooperative (we all buy in). There are a ton of planes compared to most places and they are still nearly all booked, you can not just show up on a sunny day and go, you might get the plane for a few hours but someone else has it right in the middle of the day so long XC are out, taking more than 2 nights is out, etc. etc. I had been working on my instrument on and off for several years. Finally just went to a 10d intensive in AZ. I flew for 20+ hrs and got about 20hrs in the sim. That's more flying then I do for the whole year some time. And it was beyond fun. Then back home and back to trying to rent. If money is a limitation this is not the hobby for you :) I can afford to own, yeah it makes no financial sense. BUT I want the ability to go flying whenever I want, for as long as I want, to where ever I want. Having a partner could be cool to keep the plane flying and decrease costs, but this is suppose to be about freedom!

[@benderandownz]

@@Vejitasei 100% haha luckily I have the GI bill helping me out with my commercial training! Once I get stuff paid off I will definitely get my own plane just to have that freedom!

[@robinsage1964]

I wish this guy the best of luck and be safe in your new adventure!!!!!

[@tinothepilot]

Awesome! I’m very happy for you. Have fun and be the best you can be with flying.

[@jonathanmcphail5254]

Great video! Something to think about…. I purchased my airplane (Debonair) about 20 hours after getting my PPL. Now doing IFR in it. You often hear “save money and buy before you train.” But they leave it there. Seeing that you are an audit professional, you are the perfect guy to do a follow up video after you receive your PPL and explain “these are the real numbers on what the cost differences are.” Good luck in your PPL and future ratings!

[@azcharlie2009]

I bought an airplane right after I got my license. I didn't want to rent, or join a club. I started keeping track of my costs and soon found out it was way to expensive to justify. But, I loved the fact that I could go to the airport when I wanted and fly when I wanted. You can't place a value on that.

[@tuskegee87]

This is my kind of guy! He's analytical practical and has and normal talking about his experience. I appreciate this video. Ice been following you for around a decade and love the content

[@deacontoby1]

Congratulations brother! Nice to see you focused on your passion. Keep God as your co-pilot and the sky is the limit. I come from a family of Tuskegee airmen so I’m happy for you…

[@deacontoby1]

@BLKCFII i think not to over think the analogy and understanding how God works its a no brainer!

[@deacontoby1]

When you unexpectedly get caught in zero conditions, rime ice building up and your boots suddenly stop working, and your transponder wont let you squawk, fuel gauge looks dire, tell God thanks but no thanks I got this… Get back to me…

[@nickhart5332]

Beautiful bird!

[@terrymarsh8094]

Hey Anthony thanks to you and Mike for sharing your story! Much needed!

[@Anonymous99997]

I think one of the hardest things is finding the right CFI. My experience with my discovery flight was that the school grabbed the youngest least experienced green instructor for me. As an older person, it just didn’t click. I really don’t want to go back because they treated me as a second thought.

[@michaelb.8953]

I get exactly what you're saying. Last year I went to a flight school that I've never been to after being out of flying for 13 years and was a low time private pilot to begin with at 100 hours. I'm in my early 50's and they paired me up with a young kid flight instructor because he didn't have many students and he couldn't have been much older than 22 years old. I only flew with him for two flight hours and we just didn't click. Some of it could have been me as I just couldn't take him seriously as he was around the same age as my own kids and some it was him as I think he was a really good pilot, but he had really bad teaching skills. After I finished the second hour with him I was so disgusted with him I never went back to that school. I could have asked for another flight instructor, but they were all booked up.

[@stealhty1]

My Flight School swap my CFI"s every ten hours ,Milky my money building some else flight time,That school and another after they both went bankrupt,I stop flying for a few months until finally I was able to locate the right instructor to help me finish

[@MrMogulvogl]

Exactly my “discovery flight “ experience. Very nice pilot and flight. Ehh so what not my team nor plan.

[@bmyvalentine482]

Me too

[@speedbird7976]

I’m sorry guys I’ve been flying since 2004 and now that I’m at the airlines I continue to instruct especially since I don’t care about the hours and money I do it to help others who share my same passion.

[@conservativeokie]

What an awesome story! Thank you for sharing this inspirational journey! Congratulations!!!

[@ProPilotPete]

Great plane to do all your ratings in, and an easy one to sell if you want when you’re done training. Congrats and good luck in your training! Great video Mike! I like this new format.

[@sergiogarcia4347]

way to go mate good choice, nice to see your living your full potential keep going dont stop, i am also in the EHS auditing arena for a defense contractor, and have lots of free time, i decided to go for my PPL and started in september this year.

[@bro_FREE]

Awesome Testimony Bro! Very inspiring. I have always wanted to own my own airplane and helicopter. This has encouraged me in my dream.

[@johnbrown8059]

Great video! You are very well spoken and explained your thinking clearly and in a way anyone would understand. It sounds like you have some good plans for the future. Good luck!

[@millyionnnn]

This was great and inspirational for future inspiring pilots!

[@mike_adams]

Congratulations and envious! Nice looking aircraft! Enjoy your adventure

[@kennethgross2284]

Fantastic video and very inspiring. Keep working on finishing your goals. You will be a great pilot.

[@leothalion3983]

I had my 1st flight yesterday! In Sacramento, CA! Thank you!!!

[@EJWash57]

Will you go back for more?

[@john-lb5fu]

Hey Sacramento, where are you flying out of ? Also from Sac...

[@TheRiseofSuperman]

Congratulations on your new plane. I’m in Atlanta also. I did my discovery flight in Lawrenceville Ga. I’m really excited and purchasing a plane is my path.

[@BigDeeInnerGee]

Congrats! I’m same age and trying to do the same thing. I ran out of money during flight school years back and want to get back into it. You show it’s definitely not too late. Looking fwd to following your journey!

[@natsavali]

I’m so happy I came across your video. I’ve spent the last two years debating whether purchasing an aircraft was something I should do. My wife’s been supportive and I’m taking the first step to purchase and also get my private license. Thank you.

[@wingskondor4490]

Loved your story and great video. Welcome to the club🛩

[@marccostanzo2337]

Keep moving forward. I am definitely looking into to buying an airplane for my training. Working on completing ground school. Hope to see you in the air in the near future.

[@Ricko1962]

Awesome job! Good for you and stay safe!

[@GoProGuy100]

Great video to watch, and a great plane too! Enjoy your training.

[@wstafco]

Great interview. All the best with it!

[@hj-redravenheng3822]

Great plan, well done mate - follow that dream!

[@koldplayz1]

Excellent video! Concise and informative. Perfect timing for me as I start my PPL journey…

[@thefishingpilot2681]

Nice man! That’ll keep you going throughout your PPL training. I got my license in 2017 and love every time I get to exercise the privilege. I’ve always like Pipers, don’t know why. Then again, I like just about all airplanes. Keep it up, you’ll get there!

[@averyjohnson2321]

This is a great video of encouragement!!! Thanks…

[@Spec62]

Excellent video. Great job. So proud of you! Can't wait to see you in Florida. eAPIS over to the Bahamas would be nice.

[@divineprinciplesofrelaxtio4441]

Congratulations brother. You’ve given me a big boost of inspiration to go that way.

[@Cavalier-lp8tr]

Awesome! Love the commitment. Welcome to aviation.

[@WhereNerdyisCool]

Congratulations!! Follow your dream. An honor to hear your story!

[@jasonsan9517]

That’s so awesome!! Congratulations!!!

[@mikep4216]

Thanks for sharing your inspirational story.

[@joycekisamo4896]

Wow Anthony! This is amazing! Congratulations to both of you for owning an aircraft...WOW! I am so proud that I can say I have a family member who owns a plane 😄 👍🏽

[@inquisitive980]

Great job, nice decision. Wish you the best through all your ratings!

[@user-144k]

Well done pursue your dreams relentlessly. Enjoy yourself throughout the whole process, expect the ups and downs, enjoy it all

[@trumpetscott]

Very cool video. I can totally relate to this.. thanks

[@bosshogg2081]

Fantastic way to go fo sho. I'm pursuing my private pilot license as well. Congrats again..

[@randallbrown229]

Pilots and their stories are a core piece of the journey... And you can usually see who has the bug immediately... Congratulations and have a great time flying.

[@VerticalHysteria]

dude gives me more inspiration to keep going. i may be choosing to start this a little later than most. but i have the opportunity right now.

[@clydemckenzie3933]

Having been a former pilot, it was greatest experience of my life. It was also the worst when I had too give it up.

[@listonking5975]

Congrats great looking aircraft enjoy your journey!

[@biggnasty989]

Thank you for this video. It is an inspiration for people like you and I.

[@bmyvalentine482]

Same feeling of freedom everyone gets when they fly. Hang in there. Don’t rush it. Would love to ride with you to an island, when you get your license

[@Ebaybbq]

Congratulations very happy for you.

[@sammy6013]

Hey man! I’ve been looking into this recently as well!!! I’m also in Metro Atlanta. Very cool!!!

[@11dremoss]

Dude this is incredible! Keep it up fam would love to know how things progress

[@jamesberry5623]

Congratulations! Sounds like you have an exciting life long adventure in front of you.

[@anthonychidozie6086]

Am very happy to read about aviation because this has opened my eyes and very interesting and educative I think I gonna try it

[@yamilcabrera2111]

Great story and smart move. I waited till I finished my ppl to get my 73’ Warrior recently. Btw Let him know right main strut is about 2” low, looks just like mine which is still low.

[@AdonisAction]

Great job proud of you

[@robertgutheridge9672]

I'm in the way to go group. So many people don't go for their dreams. Glad you took the jump.

[@CDub38]

Congrats and blessings!

[@lanceg.8458]

Enjoy that Cherokee 180, I had one for 10 years and it was awesome

[@scottsimpkins350]

Congrats, let the adventures begin! I thought the your hanger (colors) looked familiar LOL. I’m also based outta LZU on hanger row E. We have a 1968 Piper Cherokee 180 D. If you see the doors open (E15) stop by and and say hey !! Scott

[@Soca47]

Yes@mojogrip you need to vlog other aspiring ppl and document their stages of progression even if they do it and send it to you for content not everyone will want to be a U-tuber and your channel is the perfect gateway to broaden the scope..

[@zablonskys1]

Congratulations my friend , it’s very inspiring for all of us who want to became a pilot Thanks

[@tomcoryell]

Good one mate! Best of luck to you!

[@HowieRap]

Great Video!! Im doing my PPL now..

[@DeonRoebuck]

That was most helpful in my decision to purchase. Thanks

[@DerekRobinsonTech]

Nice bird, definitely wish you well on your flight journey, see you in the air!

[@EJWash57]

Anthony: You're approaching this in the most economical way possible. And, you're building a bond with the airplane - YOUR airplane that will be taking you through your certificates and ratings. BTW, it looks well taken care of - inside and out. Analog instruments are proven, although capable repair technicians are few. If you do keep your 180, you may want to look into "drop-in" replacements that fit in existing 3-inch mounting holes. Nice presentation - thanks for sharing. Well wishes for your pilot endeavors going forward.

[@forevergreengardeningservi4639]

Good luck bro , congrats

[@allenwinston9225]

This inspired me. Thank you.

[@hendersona49]

I will be looking to get one soon....and I want to start my IFR training soon

[@harryshaw4998]

Good for you. Remember the one thing I believe in is have fun

[@wb8cxo]

WELL DONE! You have done your homework and found a GREAT PLANE! Best of luck in your journey. Yes, success depends on a good flight instructor and a good, honest shop and AP mechanic to keep your plane safe and airworthy. Hope you start a channel so we can follow your progress. You will absolutely love owning and flying your plane! I've been fourtunate to have done that for 40+ years. Mike N2917D

[@samhorton3555]

That’s fantastic I started my aviation career in 1999 took off about 10 years now I just went back 2021 to get recertified

[@NkrumahTure]

Excellent! Enjoy the flyways. I've been thinking about flying myself. I like jets.

[@robsee336]

Looks like a nice clean 180. Good job. And talking to your fiancé about it early on - smart!

[@robertmannel4446]

I like the flight controls and instrument panel on this aircraft.

[@songboy40]

You’re living my dream! Don’t ever quit.

[@MyCrossHisGrace]

Awesome! Great video- I'm encouraged- in Sugar Hill- other side of the mall...

[@nieves9306]

Yes way to do it 👏 Congratulations

[@robinm3031]

Hi, awesome initiative! - how did you manage insurance with few hours and no licence yet? My licence lapsed so I have to revalidate with a few more hours but only have 70 hours anyway and want my own bird....

[@sherwinjoseph3737]

i hope to follow you Mr. Joseph in what you are doing. I pray to be successful in getting my PPL by January 2024. !!!!

[@CliffordTheCowboyCloser]

Thanks for the video!! 🤠🔥

[@kenslea826]

Good luck my brother! Congrats and live your dream. I always wanted to get my private pilots license and after having 4 daughters I did it. It was a goal that I achieved although I really don't fly that much but I did it. Good luck and fly safe!

[@TheBlkpilot]

Make sure you get it inspected for corrosion since it was based in Florida. I hope you got a pre buy inspection before you purchased your airplane. Including maint records, ad compliance and any known damage history.

[@keithhoward9238]

Great job 👏. I'm also a Student pilot and plan on purchasing a Beechcraft Sundowner aircraft. Keep flying and be safe.

[@MichaelCarterShow]

God bless brotha Anthony.🙏🏿🙌🏾 I would luv to hav a interview as well on yur channel about my journey on getting my pliot ratings. #salute!!!!!

[@barnard-baca]

I like towards the end when he says' "Give it a try. Take a discovery flight".

[@mxyzptlyk]

You know, I think I know, you know. 🛩🛩🛩✈😊 That's a good looking airplane, and that engine - well done, sir. I wish you well with your training, you know. 😊😊✔

[@mpamsinc]

great story much like my own. keep up sharing aviation.

[@clintonowens2001]

Getting there mojogrib this time next year

[@revampmobilesolutions8851]

Congratulations Sir 👏

[@marcjohnson4884]

Best of luck! Ru at PDK? If so, hope to cu there.

[@jaharasadthemortgagemanmos2033]

Good Stuff!!

[@sasidharan9251]

Beautiful Pretty Bird!!

[@FreedomfixerFlying]

Great story, that's dedication to making dreams come true.

[@SitraLLC]

Congratulations, I'm in Conyers Ga, where can i get a Demo flight near Lawerenceville Ga

[@paulcontreras3264]

You are an inspiration to us all.