I Tried To Sell My Airplane... What Could Possibly Go Wrong

[@ThirdDegreeWitchExplores]

Your integrity is way way beyond reproach . Yes you crack jokes but that is all part of your sense of humour BUT your ethics towards safety are exemplary.

[@robertescott1139]

#clearprop

[@thomas7770]

Concur, it’s nice that he takes responsibility for the sale. I would not have given those two yo-yos their money back. Sorry jack, fly your plane home.

[@eldeguello9573]

@@thomas7770 I hear ya on that, if it was already in the bank that's a done dealio! I don't understand why he didn't put it on a tarmac to show em it was the sand causing most of the problems and lack of experience being the rest lol

[@jeffmentzer9186]

@@eldeguello9573 He FLEW the plane to another airport that was paved. They, the Father didn't listen to a single thing that Jimmy warned him about. Obviously they have NO business owning a small plane. Sadly the Father has already negatively affected the young man's views and thoughts!!!

[@samrodian919]

@@jeffmentzer9186 in other words “Captain747” is a fucking “eejut” as they say in Ireland lol

[@franksando635]

Jimmy you know you can't tell a commercial pilot how to fly a small plane ..They know it all

[@orcuslightningmoor9845]

I watched a video about a former F-16 jock who crashed his private lear jet. The pilot bragged about having 1,000 hours in the F-16 yet he had a very problematic flying career in the Chair Force. The pilot was never allowed to fly in a combat and he was booted by the chair force. But a filmed interview of him showed his EGO off perfectly. The Guy fly into a dangerous environment and he paid with his life all because of his EGO.

[@JD96893]

The funny part is like 80% of commercial airline crashes are pilot negligence. So even the best are prone to failure. A good pilot knows he isn't infallible.

[@gmctech]

Tell me about it!!!!! The flight club/school where I received my private pilot training/certification had a lot of commercial guys flying and renting planes for pleasure flights and some of the cowboy dangerous antics I witnessed by these guys were always a great topic of conversation at the club house. Never a shortage of "what not to do" training material for my CFI to point out. Some of these commercial cowboys were pretty hard on equipment and thought they owned the place. Definitely a small cluster of them were like this; as most were what you'd expect, careful, courteous and professional. But even the small cluster was enough to be alarming.

[@7ACtailwheelav8tor]

A good friend of mine, who was also a very experienced CFI/II with thousands of tailwheel hours, sold a Champ to a retired airline captain. Since the Champ was going to an airport with an asphalt runway, my friend took the buyer to our municipal airport for some landing practice...it took around 5 hours spread out over a few days. Every time my buddy came back to our grass strip, he told me he has never worked so hard trying to check someone out in a Champ. He swore the guy was trying to kill him!

[@scrappyjackalope9558]

In the end the guy was 100% correct though. So all the polite trash talk about the guy and the prop had a issue..

[@jkingsley5671]

I think this experience perfectly illustrates the dangers of being “overqualified” as a pilot. Yes he was a 747 pilot but he wasn’t a GA pilot. Gotta know your equipment and conditions. His experience in big jets kept him from aborting in a little Sierra….just my opinion.He’s obviously a great pilot but there is no room for error as you put it Jimmy!

[@orcuslightningmoor9845]

It has nothing to do with being over qualified its all about EGO. Happens everyday in the flying world.

[@johnnunn8688]

He’s obviously NOT a great pilot; a great pilot is always willing to listen and learn.

[@jkingsley5671]

You’re right, but I was making a point with “overqualified”. You don’t get to captain a 747 without a lot of flying “qualifications”. But the truth is he was under qualified to fly a GA plane. You’re absolutely right, his ego almost killed him! And his ego might keep him from learning what he needs to, as evidenced by his blaming Jimmy for the issue.

[@VonSpinx]

Sorry about that, the reply was supposed to go under the main comment section. Will move it.

[@Nikita_Andreyev]

He is not the pilot, He is airplane operator. It's a big differense!

[@cg_justin_5327]

You did the right thing Jimmy. It sucks the guy was mad, it sucks the deal was off, but at least he was alive to take his check back.

[@markthegunplumber8376]

I spent many years as an FAA inspector for the Big Orange helicopter company. My stamp number is on thousands of parts flying and still in stock and will be flying someday. When you put your stamp on a part you better be sure it's GTG and measured out to print and had the proper certs with it. Because although I no longer work there I can still be held Civililly Liable for a part failure. I think about that everytime I see one flying.

[@twistedyogert]

Now I know why a small simple things like screws or lightbulbs are so expensive.

[@faamecanic1970]

I’m with ya Mark. A&P here…and my name and stamp are on plenty of airliners still flying today.

[@cheapcargarage]

I wouldn’t hesitate to buy an airplane from you because of how thoroughly you go over them. Love what you’re doing! Stay safe.

[@budspaulding7121]

I flew back from St. Augustine to our base in West central Florida with an airline pilot, in his airplane. I was flying, he was the passenger. Yeah, it was 4 pm, in August, we had storms all around, but managed to dodge them easily. I do remember how uncomfortable he was, and realized, they fly mostly above the nasty stuff.

[@awesomecronk7183]

We flew into Orlando last year about midday and boy was it turbulent! Super fun ride though!

[@Everything_E-Bike]

If your not uncomfortable around big weather, you shouldn’t be flying. Doesn’t matter if your in a 152 or 747. Just remember that the commercial guys will likely have more light aircraft time than almost any private pilot. This guy knew the plane wasn’t right and it turns out he was correct.

[@markrobinson2196]

G'day Jimmy, I Love you're channel. I enjoy watching those videos you have talked about of ppl finding old automotive gems in barns that have been sitting for years and get them running as I love cars, but I also (more so) love aviation, and to watch you do with planes is so awesome. I am always waiting eagerly to see what you do next.

[@therealjimmysworld]

Thanks 👍

[@akrickm1]

Jimmy your idea to do takeoffs and landings is a great idea may also make the new owner more confident.

[@randypurtteman1183]

All I can say is where did you find this guy. For an experienced Commercial Captain it appears he was asleep during class at some phase during his training. I mean no.1: as a pilot he should know that in that sort of heat with that load (full tanks extra passengers) would impact performance and no.2: a less than expected performance at run up,should have caused him to abort. He should have never started down the runway in that case. You're right sounds like he was lucky that he didn't end up in the trees. It is also fortunate that your character is such that you refunded his money. You weren't required to do that.

[@johnnunn8688]

Exactly, even his 747 can’t fly if it’s too hot/runway to short for the heat.

[@Everything_E-Bike]

Except, the plane was faulty!! the prop was full of gunk, so he was right!

[@kieranshanley7365]

Surely that guy should have transition training with a qualified instructor if he isn’t checked out on that model. In the experimental world there are so many accidents where a new owner tries to fly the plane he’s just bought without ever have flying that particular aircraft before.

[@nutritionperfection]

@@Everything_E-Bike The plane was faulty, he knew it and STILL TOOK OFF! That's part of the deal, if run up doesn't go as it is supposed to you abort for safety.

[@thetechgenie7374]

@@Everything_E-Bike He may have well been correct and could be the aircraft faulty. Also way different going from a multi engine jet to a single engine prop plane? General rule is get to know it performance and do run up to get comfortable and see if any issues. Also fly along with the person first a couple times? If not satisfied and notice issue regardless if I believe aircraft faulty or my fault not risking it and flying period? He was way to arrogant and sure have put pride aside and listen and learn the aircraft?

[@scottminshall6420]

Jimmy I have heard this same story more than once about "I'm an Airline pilot, I can fly anything" attitude. I have also seen the mangle aftermath of the same attitude off the end of a runway or up in the mountains. I don't care if you have a million flight hours, you always take advice of those who know the area, conditions, and aircraft type. You always go through the AFM to verify the performance of the aircraft and to figure out if you can go or not. As the old saying goes, "Flying is inherently dangerous" especially if you don't pay attention and are arrogant.

[@delta747flyer]

Sold an airplane - Beech Bonanza to a 350 hour private pilot years ago- he bragged to me how he can barrel roll it no problem. I declined the experience to participate in his demo. Six months later he was dead...augered in a flat spin in a Lancair and killed himself and his best friend. Fools abound and are NOT exclusive to their day job! Plenty plenty of GA aviators killed for a variety of reasons including pilot error. Strangely, NOBODY was killed in Jimmys story as told. There may be a reason you and I are not privy to as the story is told by Jimmy alone. The video evidence shown shows only a wise aborted take off attempt.....not a crash.

[@baddriving3966]

There is only one thing more dangerous than flying an airplane, and that's a helicopter.

[@josephroberts6865]

Jimmy, your requirement to have the buyer ride with you on a flight is spot on. That way, the buyer can see and understand the peculiarities of the airplane, if any. Great video lesson for everyone.

[@baddriving3966]

I think that was Jimmy's first mistake. I mean if I sell a car, I take them for a test ride and airplanes should be no different - the quirks are what can kill you if you are not made aware of them first.

[@trickedouttech321]

First of all. One you also turn a plane over to a new owner on a long paved runway. Only turn over on soft field if there is no other option. You should have taken the plane to a good Airport that was your responsibility if my point of view. Especially when you know that soft runway takes some know-how and practice to get good speed on. When I heard you explain the take-off procedure I knew right then this was going to go bad. For anyone selling a plane never release it to a new owner on a soft field or short runway ever. Unless you live in an area where there is no paved runway for 50-100 miles. That is just not a responsible thing to do. even when the new owner states he can fly that soft field, no problem. Nope never. Also, you should never sell a plane without flying the plane a few times with the new owner going over everything over and over. GA gets a bad name because people do not make good decisions on the buyer and seller side. Make sure you do what is best practice not what is in the rule book, and go above and beyond for safety.

[@christopherdoff-sotta4441]

jimmy your a professional. you take the time to make sure everything is up to snuff... i commend you on keeping people safe and sound. i agree with alot of these comments that your doing everything possible to make sure all is safe.. keep the mustache... tom selleck is jealous.. lol

[@johnmorris7815]

You did the right thing dude, GA is a very different deal to heavy commercial stuff.

[@erinchadbourne655]

Hi Jimmy! This is Erin, Echo Charlie, in tail number lingo. Anyway, your former Sierra N5294 fueled at our very nice KMVN FBO recently. Evidently, it hangared at our very nice FBO/airport for 4 months. We offer exceptional line and maintenance service, restaurant at terminal, we got hotel accommodations, and we are a Titan fuel supplier with the cheapest, high quality fuel rates around. If you go to Oshkosh or anywhere that takes you above Southern Illinois, please consider the Mt. Vernon Airport in Mt. Vernon, IL. I've followed you for over a year on your KZbin channel. Keep up with what you are doing. I learn so much from watching your channel. Happy Landings, Echo "Sierra" Charlie.

[@gabrielalexopoulos8097]

I am glad an accident was prevented. Maybe the flying skills of the 747 pilot saved the initial rushed decision. We have a hero pilot in Greece that saved an Olympic 747 from crashing in Athens downtown, when an engine failled after take off. Again it was in August with a fully loaded aircraft. All planes big and small fly on the same priciples. Thank you for the videos Jimmy we learn a lot from them.

[@bernardc2553]

Jimmy some ppl just don't get it Had a Mil.Pilot (f14) 3 in seats in a 172 DA 8700 ! Nope no burners in this model..Know your limitations AND the Airplanes!!!

[@davidhtims]

Not All Airline pilots are that way. I had a friend who was and he also owned a mom n pop airport. His hobby was rebuilding old cubs. One of the better GA pilots and mechanics I ever knew.

[@carlosurbizu323]

Jimmy, I have taken off from that same field (Lakeland South) several times in peak summer with my Mooney 180 HP and never had a problem like I see in your actual footage, slow initial roll. Also you should be seeing redline RPM's (2700) with your brakes on or at the very least, once you hit 20 or 30 MPH with that constant speed prop. Sounds like you were not getting that from your description or maybe I'm wrong? Also check your tach against an optical or tach. Not unusual to see a mechanical tach off by a couple of hundred RPM's . If you think you are hitting 2700 RPM's when you are actually only making 2500, there would be a big difference in ground roll. Especially on a Hot Florida Humid Summer Day. Love your videos.

[@martinwalsh4820]

Thank you Jimmie your the man,sometimes people need training and they will not admit it,all you can do,you bet on the refund and the test rides

[@fredericklyon2006]

Definitely a good idea to do 2 or 3 pattern touch-and-go's with a new buyer so that the new owner understands how that particular aircraft handles. I'm glad to hear you found the issue with full run-up. I'm surprised that the run-up issue didn't make itself known when you flew the aircraft to meet the buyer. Keep the blus side up and the brown side down. Up...up...and away.

[@ianmacneill8951]

For those that are discrediting the airline pilots ability please consider that he was primarily interested in buying to provide his young son with a platform to gain flying experience. If there are inherent performance problems with that aeroplane then rightly so to back out of the deal. I don’t think it should be going anywhere until the requisite RPM problem is fixed.

[@davidklassen2805]

I’m from west Texas and I can relate! My plane won’t make full RPM on a hot afternoon. You simply just don’t fly on a hot afternoon due to density altitude and thunderstorms!

[@anonymous-nobody1]

Interesting story, I've heard similar stories before about pilots coming from big iron to little planes and having problems. Example I have a friend that flies an Embraer for one of the regional airlines and also flies my Aztec, if he hasn't flown the Aztec in a while he'll ask me to come along to get himself comfortable again in the airplane.

[@jamesburns2232]

Piloting employs a lot of muscle memory. But, every airplane has some techniques that don't transfer 1:1 to other aircraft. For example, you might be able to fly a straight winged plane AOK, but then you fly a swept wing plane and OOPS! It's Saber Dance time!

[@vittoesmith1]

I live just north of the Zephyrhills airport and have noticed that the sky divers always jump first thing in the morning. Couldn't figure it out for a while but finally I figured they don't jump during the middle of the day because the air is so heavy, both for the plane and you will fall out of the sky a lot faster. Went to jump school in Okinawa in the early 60's. I know when we hit the ground it was a little fast. Did all my jumps in Japan so got a variant in weather. Cool weather is always better. Keep it up.

[@mhoover]

My dad used to build car trailers for his friends and he eventually quit doing it for liability reasons. You were right to take the plane back.

[@chrisreevesC180]

At the 2min mark, that blue Stinson in the background… I bought it in 2012, sold it a few years later. Pretty cool to see it again.

[@chrisrichardson4632]

Great story teller! Thanks for sharing that.

[@armandgoldman1545]

Jimmy, we love you. Period.

[@jimfisk4474]

This episode Jimmy is a lesson on complete thoroughness. It has saved many life's. Enjoy your humor and expertise. Keep your eyes out for the ET spaceships. Thanks Jimmy and catch you next time and God bless, bye now.

[@R0bobb1e]

This is why I love your stuff Jimmy! You actually seem to care about people and where your planes go!

[@wsmempson1]

You really have my sympathies! The two groups of pilots who have done things in GA aircraft that have scared the bejesus out of me, have been high houred commercial pilots and instructors. The only useful lesson to be drawn from this is that simply because someone has a piece of paper to say that they are a fully qualified sky-god is no guarantee of their ability of fly a grass-roots GA aircraft.

[@tywheeler7131]

We had a chief pilot years ago the was furloughed and was flying small planes. He took controls on go around with full flaps and carb heat on. When we weren’t climbing I said “flaps,sir”. He then dumped the flaps and we sent back like a rock. It was a really crazy experience and a lesson in how these things go sideways .

[@alanbrassard5927]

First of all Jimmy, kudos for taking the higher ground. That being said I fly for one of the major US carriers and I came from GA and do own a small plane and in his defense I’ll share a story from when I was looking a few years back for a plane to train my sons in. Summer of 2017 both my kids had taken a few lessons and really wanted to learn, so I figured the best way was to get a small plane they can share and after awhile sell it, and hopefully all I have in it is gas, ins. and some maintenance. The three of us are tall (all over 6’6”) so only a few varieties of plane would work and through a work connection I’m was told of a fellow Captain who is selling a Socata Tampico for a good price and they are considered “roomy.” So in Aug. I hop down from my home to DFW to check out the mighty Tampico. Now again I built time flying jumpers, pipeline patrol, night freight, the regional turboprops, the nasty 19 seaters with no flight attendant. Lots of time in 182s, Beech-18, C-400 series Cessnas, C-310’s! Beech Baron, Duke, 99’s, piper Lance, Navajos. In short I think I know my stuff when it comes to GA, but I’ve never flown a Tampico much less on a 95* Dallas afternoon. Anyhow my fellow Capt picks me up, we go to some small Dallas field and jump in. My first thought, the only calm thought I would have in the next 30 min., was looking at the wing I recall thinking how small it looks and only powered by 150 tired, at TBO ponies, hmmm. We taxi out, run up, line up and launch! Well, started rolling. Underwhelming doesn’t do it justice, especially considering when your use to throwing the spurs to 170,000 lbs of thrust. Finally at some speed he tells me to rotate, ha! I nudge the stick back, nose comes up, stall horn blares, and that’s about it. The main wheels still on the ground! I will not bore you with the rest but we did fly for about 15 min. The only thing that I recall is the VSI never really moved. Came back in and said thanks but no. Flying home I pondered was I that out of touch or was that thing a death trap? In the end I realized it was a bit of both and our arrogance of not thinking about density alt. and we were both big men was certainly a factor. In the end I got a 182, bit of a fuel hog for the speed you get but it is roomy, and on the days that I fly it I find great comfort in its solid, leaving-the-planet now climb rate, not to mention the comfort of that great hulking wing…

[@nevetsreyd4688]

Nice one. I love your openness and honesty.

[@davidl2048]

I understand your concerns. These aircraft are passing inspections. Sell your planes with a clear conscious. If the purchasers want perfect they would buy new with a warranty. Even then, no guarantees something won’t go wrong. Just my opinion.

[@AvengerBB1]

Brand new does not mean good. I've learned that with cars and car parts. Just because it's fresh out of the factory doesn't mean it's guaranteed to work.

[@jamesburns2232]

@@AvengerBB1 You sound like the KVI Auto Guy, Tom Turner. Saturday mornings on 570AM, Seattle radio. He fixes cars on the radio. You shake your radio more than 3 times; you are playing with it. He always says that new cars are just cars that haven't been owned before. 🤑🤢🤮😡🤬

[@leonardmottjr1]

If you do it by the book than you can worry less. The piece of mind that good maintenance brings is worth all the "work".

[@allanblackesq]

I felt your anxiety and frustration, and I hope the next person that buys an aircraft from you reaffirms the correct pilot attitude of not going yeah, yeah, and can't take the advice from a more experienced person, like you have for that aircraft and airfield. I'm not convinced that the pilot was 747 rated, I'd have hoped that by that time in experience they would have a safer attitude to flying and taking each day as a learning experience.

[@Capt_Tarmac]

This was a great video and a step in the right direction. I watch every video you make and enjoy them very much. Your “schtick” has the air of a haphazard operation and apart of your routine. When it comes to aviation..only top notch professionalism is acceptable. Your channel is entertaining for sure but I’ve cringed on more than one occasion. This particular aircraft has had issues and still had one that thankfully has been rectified. You need all RPM and if your not getting it then you have to find out why. The aviation environment can be terribly unforgiving and we train personally for that eventuality and maintain our aircraft to that high standard. If I were you I’d use this as a learning event which turned out favorably and bring your game to another level. Make Jimmy Aircraft the envy of General Aviation and not a potential risk for someone somewhere down the road. I’ve been involved in aviation a long time with over 30,000 hours mostly in commercial jets but also small aircraft. Best wishes to you Jimmy..all the best.

[@jamesburns2232]

One thing that keeps me awake at night is the time I taxied in off the active runway, taxied to parking, and before I could shut down the engines, they shut themselves down. Even though the fuel gauges still showed some, I had run out of fuel. After that, I always carried extra fuel for mom and the kids. FJB! 🤑🤢🤮😡🤬

[@Capt_Tarmac]

@@jamesburns2232 oh wow….that’s a learning experience. As the saying goes, “l will never do that again”.

[@judithmontgomery9060]

I don't know anything about airplanes, but I could listen to you talk all day....your a very interesting guy.....so enthusiastic about the Elvis plane. I guess I am a fan now.

[@tnflygirl]

I was interested in that airplane and emailed you. You did respond! I ended up buying a fantastic debonair. Glad she found a home

[@delta747flyer]

Experience IS a great teacher

[@bennettmylius1563]

Definitely thankful for you and everyone involved, that's some scary stuff man. I love the channel and wish all the success

[@madebylife]

Sometimes learning to use older equipment where you have to listen to the sounds or particular music the equipment makes in order to adjust it is far different than flying a digital self-correcting machine. Hope to see you fly through Mobile again.

[@Everything_E-Bike]

This guy seemed pretty tuned in though. He knew it wasn’t right and it turns out he was correct!

[@Gentleman...Driver]

@@Everything_E-Bike Yeh, only thing is: When he knew that there was something wrong, why did he take off?

[@Everything_E-Bike]

@@Gentleman...Driver Maybe because he’d been told repeatedly that there was nothing wrong with it? I guess there could be any number of factors in his decision making. We have no idea how much light aircraft experience the guy had so I doubt that the fact he was a 747 captain was the biggest risk factor in this story.

[@jimmbbo]

One's signature in a logbook lives forever. I installed and ops checked a magneto on a Cessna that crashed years later due to being overloaded and taking off from a high altitude airport. Since my signature and A&P number were in the log, I had the pleasure of a 90-minute deposition with a rather unfriendly lawyer who was targeting people and organizations whose identities were in the logbook.

[@TOAJET]

Nice video Jimmy. Lessons Learned, You need to put a back drop behind the Citation windows to make it look like the outside sky?

[@kevinjohnson8813]

Excellent solution! Get the buyer in the plane, show them how to do it and that it works fine, then if they can't do it, walk away. Another great episode. Oh yeah, must add that after watching you for more than a year, my wife has finally gotten interested in Jimmy's World...HOWEVER...she say to say that the "pornstar mustache" needs to go...please. Now remember that's her not me so aim appropriately...fly safe.

[@tuck6464]

Jimmy needs that ,for his day job.

[@AnthonyRBlacker]

Smart Idea, n less than 3 take-off and landings WITH YOU 2x at the controls, 1x for them, no questions about that.. at least 1 with them and you, maybe 2 if they need it.. good find on the prop, may have been the issue, may have been nerves and possibly just way too long in GA for the dad, either way good call on both parties.. Good luck Jimmy

[@michaelbeeks4628]

I really appreciate this video. I am not a pilot and regret that. My Dad was a WWII fighter pilot and United Airlines pilot and I heard many stories, good and bad, about other pilots. I applaud the measures you will take in the future, and I will continue to follow and enjoy your channel.

[@jamesburns2232]

Michael, perhaps your timing was off. If you were 17-18 years old today and a Private Pilot, you'd be able to do what your Dad did.

[@orcuslightningmoor9845]

My buddy was an A&P he put helacoil on a spark plug set on an old Cessna and the plane went down killing the two people aboard it. NTSB found the helicoil was part of the cause for the crash so my buddy got a $141K fine. Maybe I will tell you about his two other poor choices that played a role in a serious crash and loss of life. AS an A&P you must not take short cuts but you can do the best job possible and some stupid pilot will destroy your work in no time at all.

[@NinjaKhaos74]

sounds like your buddy is in the wrong line of work.

[@MotorsportsX]

guessing that he a) didnt follow procedures and b)didnt have insurance.

[@orcuslightningmoor9845]

@@MotorsportsX He had insurance but he was an older generation that did things to get stuff done. He was an amazing pilot.

[@georgeescaped6035]

Behind the windows in your jet office maybe some blue sky with clouds or a moving roll of clouds passing by as if your were flying !!!!!

[@turtlekoff1]

Safety, Safety, Safety !! Great decisions Jimmy ! Come see us at KVRB !

[@radams009]

Jimmy Today is my 72nd birthday. Now it is not on you if you have someone that wants one of your planes and they do not know what is up or down. Just from what I see you go out of your way to check out your planes. If I could fly and was to watch your videos. I would know you did your job checking it out.

[@therealjimmysworld]

Happy Birthday!!

[@jonlowther3623]

Hi Jimmy, as an avid watcher in the uk, watched you being "involved" with the Blue Angels, I suggest you check out the Royal Air Force Red Arrows who came to crack America a few years ago,... they have 9 hawk jets in close formation flight, they have been flying for over 50 years and really worth checking out. Also British Airways have reinstated a Boeing 747 for the Queens Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

[@angemayberry2648]

an honest sincere and no joking Jimmy, I like it.

[@Roskellan]

Experience on type, there is no substitute. When things go wrong and they do, it should be an inconvenience not a problem.

[@bullzye101]

yeah jimmy good to see you are genuine and care about other people but in this video you done the right thing 100% ... the father and son they just wanted to fly it away probably just showing off as well as he has flown a 747 ... but as long you have fixed the plane to 100% regulations you done your job ...you cant predict what will happen in the future like 10 years down the track ... lucky they were ok at the end .....anyhow big thumbs up jimmy ... #SaveThe310

[@jackelrdhdhd4534]

Jimmy ON Your side , sounds just like DR's and early bonanzas , glad the sale fell through , I hope he learned a lesson on this / BTW whats happening with the areostar?

[@edcassella8052]

Good on you!

[@WeBeGood06]

Jimmys World, "Note to self, take my forsale airplane to a paved runway to sell it."

[@EdwinNoorlander]

And put some rockets under the plain..

[@g60force]

@@EdwinNoorlander plain?

[@EdwinNoorlander]

@@g60force 😂 (Slip of the keyboard ;-)

[@readrepairs]

OMG sounds totally traumatic and endless liability. Make sure your contract is super-water-tight otherwise its not worth it. As you know if it can go wrong it will go wrong and if not, someone will come along and sabotage/break it. Nightmare.

[@marknesselhaus4376]

Back in the 80's when I was flying my ultralight in the Homestead Fl area I would witness, several times, where a pilot of HEAVY aircraft would just hop into a ultralight and think that they knew everything......... Wrong in so many ways, just like you said. Density Altitude? Nahhh I have plenty of power in my big birds....What could possibly go wrong with this tiny little thing .... ;-)

[@davidpoll220]

I enjoy all your videos And I applaud your dedication to getting it right. And standing behind the brand

[@hibolinares5688]

Truly enjoy your videos very educational and humorous to watch. I appreciate the sincerity of quality and reliability you show in your skills as an A&P and pilot. Will continue to watch your videos. Best of luck hope to meet you one day.

[@timross9554]

That's a good idea before the new buyer leaves. Having them do some touch and go's to make sure they're competent.

[@danlamartina8583]

i like the idea of taking the person on a familiarization ride prior to sale , That's a good idea.

[@Bacardibatman]

Unrealistic expectations are a big problem in the world we live in currently. As is ppl thinking they know everything and cant handle being mistaken. Need a "Can i get a clear .... TREES" shirt

[@KutWrite]

Sounds like pilot error to me. Easily done with a high-time, high-performance pilot in a relatively tame aircraft. Glad you didn't end up as a guest witness at the NTSB or worse, Dan Gryner or Blancolorio's channel. I'm impressed with your thorough attention to detail. Wish I could've afforded that Sierra. I have lots of training hours in one & loved its "big airplane" feel. Plus the cache of a Beech. The three T/O & LDG with Jimmy sounds like a wise rule. I'd have done it anyway, esp. after seeing a video on an Aerostar sale which followed that rule.

[@PlaneFunRC]

Jimmy could you do a video that would provide us with an update on the planes that you’ve offered to purchase so far but the sales never went through. For example, the Piper Aerostar.

[@asherbellamy1069]

When your use to flying a huge airline plane you get use to the controls and get use to flying the plane when you get into a small piston plane the controls are set up differently It was nice of the pilot to give the plane to his sone sense he was thinking about buying it. I think he was frustrated flying it thats why. Everything was fine with the plane when the mechanics flushed out the system. Hopefully the next person that is interested in the plane goes well.

[@jerryforeman4543]

You're a good man Jimmy!

[@kevinm2099]

I used to fly a Beech Sundowner. Well built and comfortable but heavy. Engine seems underpowered compared to a Cherokee or Cessna 172 because it is built like a tank. Nice plane and 2 doors are nice. Had it for about 4 years. Don’t expect the speed of other beech planes.

[@svenmussnatouchets8399]

Reminds me of a flight my brother and I did out of Prescott, AZ (in an Archer, if memory serves). Hot day and high elevation. We ended up getting it in the air and flying to Sedona for lunch, but there was a moment when we were both saying “uhhhhh, those buildings at the end of the runway are starting to look big.”

[@robinstone564]

I have found through my years on this earth that selling anything that is as specialized as an airplane to someone in the "industry" is a recipe for a headache.

[@wesleyjamison4442]

Lesson learned. A friend of mine sold his Money Eagle that over the years had upgraded to all the gofast mods including all glass panel. The buyer didn't have many hrs in a complex airplane but had a lot on money. Took several hrs of instruction with an instructor before flying it home. Leaving for home with his wife stalled it out soon after takeoff and nosed it in. Sad. I see why you stay up at night when you sell one.

[@johnkreun5436]

Well done Jimmy Many people wouldn’t give the money back You are willing to stand behind what you are selling and it great that you worry about who you are selling it to and that they know the in and outs of the plane You maybe a 747 pilot but like you said there is a lot of differences in how you fly them both

[@ryanawilson8549]

The take off and landing requirement is an excellent idea

[@Curious_Skeptic]

Let us know what airline he flies for so we can avoid this guy's flights! Lol. Omg. Insane!

[@sierraromeo]

Your Citation cabin windows need a simulated sky view , maybe in formation with an inverted MIG-15?

[@royr.1398]

My friend had one of those planes, I always held my breath on the departure (what a dog) New Jersey hot and humid days! I could only imagine what Florida is like. That is why I bought a Cherokee 235, more power then I need, most of the time!

[@yodasbff3395]

Your reasoning is why I never sell a car or motorcycle to someone I know, if they misuse the vehicle and get hurt I prefer not to know.

[@davidgilpin5200]

Thanks for the very heartfelt video, Jimmy. I have a feeling things will work themselves out.

[@walterthorne4819]

These economy Beaches are generally underpowered and have huge cabins…my friend was almost killed because of poor planning: 3 big Americans, fuel fuel, 100 degrees in Georgia.

[@redbaron0949]

This seems like a lot of liability, how long are mechanics responsible for repairs?

[@therealjimmysworld]

Unfortunately, for a very long time. If something happens, they (faa) have to find someone to blame.

[@s4dg]

is there a reason you didn't ask him to recreate the problem with you in the co pilot seat?

[@TomPauls007]

Really like your idea of going up with the new buyer just for the sake of familiarization. Not the same as a car.

[@larrypierce2777]

Jimmy, Jimmy! Did you hear about the guy that sold his Cessna 172 to someone in Hawaii. Instead of taking it apart and having to reassemble it, he added an approved back seat area fuel tank and he made it all the way to Hawaii from California safely. About 18 hours of flying.

[@MAJorgy70]

You live and you learn.

[@jjb4714]

What scares me about flying commercially is that guys like him are at the controls. What was wrong with him that he would risk his life and sons by continuing when something was apparently wrong at halfway down the runway. As a pilot I have many hours flying but every time I fly commercial I'm A-TIGHT, KNOCKLES WHITE until I'm safely back on the ground

[@benpowitzky4820]

I think that would be the best thing to do when selling an airplane. You take them up first by flying and then have them fly the plane after you so they know what to expect.

[@erwinschmidt7265]

Jimmy - You're in luck as our institutional family smarts on Model T go back to '01 when Gramps quit school 1st day of 2nd Grade to help Henry as 1st Apprentice continuous year around until his horseless carriages perfected. So, Henry always said on a new model, "You drive it 1st & I'll observe", as reverse order failed to work w/1st Race Car as tested in dark w/milk cans painted black on each end of drive. Henry creamed 'em as Apprentice could'nt see 'em & Henry couldn't either! Gramps 1st to drive FMC Unit #1 too, & for same reason! And I'll betcha you thought your followers didn't know sht about the Model T!!!

[@garytrowbridge2790]

Hey Jimmy I wish all quality control departments had your ethics and eye for detail.

[@Ronaldl2350]

Appreciate your integrity Jimmy.

[@timwendt6186]

I like your comment at the end of the video about going with them at least three take offs and landings before you finalize a sale. It's definitely not like you're selling an old used car. Good luck on future sales Jimmy!

[@WApnj]

Sludge inside the propeller? An explanation for us novices would be helpful. Thought is flew fine when you handled it... ?

[@sbelo2836]

With a history of same issue Jimmy did on same aircraft months ago, the presumptive agenda appears to deflect from the mechanical problem and may unfairly deflect responsibility to preserve status.

[@MichaelBuck]

Honestly, I dont care how qualified you think you are, I dont care if your a 20 year veteran of 747's and have 20K hours under your belt, GA is a totally different program and feel, and you must prove to me you can fly a small airframe. My guess is this guy has NEVER flown a Cessna or any small GA airframe in his life and was showing off for his son and nearly got them both killed, probably becuase he didnt understand fuel flow, prop pitch, rudder control and flaps on a small plane! Look at the blancolirio channel, that guy fly's the big commercial jets but he also fly's GA, and he can tell you its a totally different world in GA. It takes time and practice to get used to a smaller plane. I agree with Jimmy that any future buyer must first fly with you as the pilot so you can show them that the plane functions as advertised, and you can show them HOW it fly's and any small quirks as well. This should be required by the FAA becuase all planes are slightly different, and the instrument panels can all be different as well. Then once you take them on an ORIENTATION flight, you land, and then you switch to copilot and they are the pilot and they have to prove competency in flying that plane. You can give them pointers to ensure they understand what needs to be done to fly that model competently. Once they prove this with 2-3 take offs, go arounds and landings, then you can fully turn over the plane to them. This procedure must be honored by both sides. And to be truthful, if I were purchasing the plane from you, or from anyone for that matter, I would WANT this orientation process as a mandatory part of the turnover after a purchase, it just makes sense and is a SAFETY thing to me becuase I know every plane is a little different and has its quirks!

[@TimTVOfficial]

Were they heavy folks? Ya know, full fuel and heavy set people during a nice hot Florida summer. How about elevation? It's up to the pilot in command to decide whether or not to take flight, a captain should definitely know that, not the former owner of the plane to decide for them. Used old planes should be sold "as-is".

[@christopherhowarth4798]

G'day Jimmy from down under. At the end of the day you did the right thing. Your plane was not for him even if there was an issue with the prop. As I was once told. If it was meant to be it will be. Your plane was not meant to be the right plane for him, But hopefully with this new buyer it will be his plane and he will be happy with it. ( I want a cessna 150 or 172 but the prices for these planes in Australia are ridiculously so over priced. I'm hopeing to find a barn find. ) P.S. I have just re-started my pilot training at 56. I did start my pilot training at a much younger age but my EX-WIFE could not see the long term benefit of me having my pilot licence. But that story is not for here. Thank you for the great content that you put out every week and I hope to meet you when I travel to the US in the next 12 months.

[@sbelo2836]

Isn't THIS airplane the same one Jimmy made a video about and experienced SAME issues many months ago? I believe the buyer demonstrated reasonable action aborting the take off, and made more than ONE good decision demonstrated by his experience. The one thing Jimmy has more experience is in- SELLING, and was the take away point taken by viewers of the lecture that a 747 pilot had an ego? Is everything really FINE just because Jimmy flew it? IF a person wanted to make the issue out of what a buyer does for a living is to PRESUME he is somehow at fault for an airplane with a history of issues that you are selling, then one might finger point and make issue out of something that should not be made. A lesson for a seller, and for a buyer on buying renovated aircraft that trust alone doesn't fix all problems that you are so sure of....a wise man would NOT judge by not understanding the whole story. Clearly any one selling airplanes would want to deflect criticism and protect their own integrity. I believe there is a different lesson to learn here.