Abandoned Airplane Will It Start? 10 Years in the Dark

[@therealjimmysworld]

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[@weld4200]

You should make a tshirt with the word lazarus ..with a plane under the hanger in its sick bay on the front and on the back the same plane with a clean bill of health flying away from all things trying to ground it forever

[@CalebNelsen-p9j]

@@weld4200 cool thought

[@johnhissem1114]

For an engine that has been sitting, pull at least one plug per cylinder, squirt some oil in each cylinder, leave the plugs out, turn the engine over until there's oil pressure. Pretty hard on alot of components in the engine, with everything totally dry of oil, to just start it. Get some oil flowing with no compression loads on the bearings first. Also, the cam and lifters need some juice before firing it up too.

[@gotchagoing8843]

There was a lifter making noise at idle.

[@fleabitis]

And the choir sang out with a solemn, “Ahhhhhhmennnnnnnn”

[@robertoler3795]

@@fleabitis yeah. my first trichamp rebuild when I was in college. overhauled engine got my AP off it...flying to day but thats the sound

[@billdegener8105]

Yea the dipstick didn't care, he just wanted to make a video destroying someone elses engine.

[@twistedyogert]

Isn't it normally wise to drain the oil and gas before leaving any vehicle sitting for longer than a year?

[@kenspaceman3938]

I used to fly 172:s and 152:s in my youth. Was a member of an aviation club here in Finland. Nowadays my former airfield EFHF, a historical place, has been closed down by the city of Helsinki to build apartments on the runways.😥 The 172 has been sold to some guys returning it to its previous life as an pontoon equipped seaplane and I believe also the 152 Acrobat was sold. I loved the 172 so much, it was like a flying cow….or imagine your grandma was an airplane…just as docile and trustworthy.❤️ The 152:s were so small, it was like dressing in an airplane. My grandmother’s brother was a fighter pilot flying the Brewster, the Finnish Airforce purchased some from the US. I’m not flying anymore, too expensive nowadays in my country, and not enough spare time anymore to make it possible. Maybe it will be possible again once I get old, who knows, I loved flying.

[@DustyLambert]

You know, I think this reveals something unique about aviation and pilots love of flying. These planes are everywhere, and the story is typically the same: old fella in denial about his mortality and hangs on to that hope of returning to the sky until he dies. Perhaps we need to change our attitude, by letting this happen we deprive of the next generation of pilots their opportunity to own a plane.

[@jimapollo]

The thing is "airworthness" every screw with a airworthness certificate is about 4 times the amount of the same screw used in a car. Other parts are 10 times the price. Of course do airplane stuff has to have much higher reliabilty, but if we are honest, the parts of a private plane are not worth the money. Plane parts are like a hip clothing brand, same thing just incredible expensive. That made flying so expensive. A Plane is bought quick, like a sportscar - but to maintain it..... you need a certify to pump air into a plane's wheel with a certified airpump... if you know what i mean. Flying is sadly a thing of the money, but it should be a thing of passion and responsibility.

[@buckmurdock2500]

@@jimapollo I put air in airplane tires all the time with an air compressor. Same one I used to put air in my car tires.

[@apollokonig1291]

@@buckmurdock2500 in your private plane.. maybe, but in a commercial airplane you won't even get close to the plane without a faa maintenance certificate. But that air pump allegory is that... a allegory ("if you know what i mean" should have clarified that) to show how complicated it is in aviation. If for example the coffee maker in an airliner is broken an you repair it, you need to recertify the coffee maker because he is attached to the plane. So the repair is maybe 200$ but the recertification is 2000$ (just if you wondered why so often the or one coffee maker is not working on the airliner you're in.)

[@buckmurdock2500]

@@apollokonig1291 so who exactly does this "recertification?" And why do they charge so much? Just about every word you wrote is incorrect. You put air in a airliner tire the same way you put air in any tire. The schrader valve and inflating equipment is a little different, that's all. The size and number of coffee makers is predicated on the number of seats on the plane. Many times the coffee maker is deferred not because it's broken but because of a positive coliform bacteria test from the potable water tank. Maybe you shoulda picked different examples.

[@buckmurdock2500]

The fact is, airplanes are expensive. That's why so many airplanes fall into a state of disrepair. But there's ways to reduce the cost of owning and flying lightplanes. Anybody that lives in my in neighborhood in the midwest, I'm more than happy to do A&P work and exchange for occasional use of the plane or other trades.

[@newmoon54]

I really enjoy watching Jimmy's videos! I took aviation mechanics/airframe/powerplant two year course at MacArthur Airport, Long Island, N.Y. in high school! I loved it!!! Went to work for Grumman Aircraft right after graduation! But left aviation mechanics and instead got into HVAC work. Eventually started my own business. But watching Jimmy's videos has spurred my desire for aircraft!!! Thanks Jimmy!!!!!

[@davidkingsley3244]

SUNY Farmingdale has a four year BS degree with ends with a Commercial Pilot's Cert with an FAA deal for only 1,000 hours of flight time. I'm not sure what the other BS Aviation degree they have is for.

[@denvernelson6294]

Wanna share y u left, I'm just getting in, so it's always good to get the experiences of those before you.

[@andrewnardo1021]

It’s honestly surprising that it started that quickly and ran that smooth. Good call on the compression test, just seeing it start and run it would have been easy to wright it off as a solid engine.

[@thomasdaniels6824]

" wright it off as a solid engine" lol i see what you did there

[@TestECull]

Starts? Runs on all cylinders? Transitions nicely? I could find a use for it. Would love to get my hands on one of those lycomings for building a giant scale dune buggy around. IDGAF if it won't meet FAA condition specs 'cause I won't be using it on an airplane.

[@andrewnardo1021]

@@thomasdaniels6824 I’m glad someone picked up on it 😂

[@davideames10]

I wasn’t surprised it started. Airplane engines are like that

[@bradjohnston8193]

That's what the Wright Brothers used to do.

[@nevadahamaker7149]

I know what you mean about high wings and checking the fuel. I trained in 172s. I bought a Musketeer last January. One disadvantage of a low wing is that you have to walk around the wing, unless you want to crawl under it. That's more than made up for by the ease with which you can check the fuel. Edited to add: I left this comment right after I got to that part in the video. Near the start I was thinking, "Yeah, you could spend $100,000 to restore it, and have a $70,000 airplane." That was a total swag, and I was surprised to hear basically the same thing at the end.

[@therealjimmysworld]

Thanks for your comment, glad you enjoyed the video!

[@simeon2851]

Am so glad there were no yokes in that plane. That crazy guy was so excited he could have taken off. 😊

[@therealjimmysworld]

I was thinking about it!! hahaha

[@omorin34]

Eh, Im sure they could figure out how to fly with trim only.

[@norbert.kiszka]

Technically its possible to fly without yoke but with trim and rudder, but tha... not many people can do it safe. Its quite a challenge.

[@wb8cxo]

Reach into the open instrument panel grab the T-bar ya got pitch control. Use the rudders to turn. BTDT

[@team3383]

He also talks too much about "rust" which I think means that he isn't too knowledgeable about aluminium ..... Hopefully the people he works with do ! THEN he's surprised it idles...... When he just filled up a 10 year old battery with ,,,,,,,,,,,,,, distilled water ,,,,,,,,,,,,, and then switched on the charger I was sure it would just blow up. BUT: To then expect it to crank an engine ?????? WHAT ????? Could have told him straight away to get a new battery. THEN he's surprised it idles after NOT being surprised that a 10 year old battery can't crank an engine ..... He's all over the place this guy. Steer clear says my intuition. WATCH at all costs says my wicked inside, just waiting for an accident. "PROBABLY" refurbish the engine before flying !!!!!!! He's a comedian. He MUST be pulling everybody's leg ?

[@alanluscombe8a553]

I bought a 1947 luscombe8a that sat for 19 years and I took my time and after a few months of going through everything and rebuilding the engine and getting inspections it flew. I fly it ever week multiple times a week I love that airplane. That little Cessna is not lost by any means but please take you’re time and be careful

[@jamesburns2232]

Jimmy didn't buy this Cessna 172 because it didn't pencil out. He said it would cost $100 grand to put in the shape he wanted and he could buy a used Cessna 172 for $70 to $80 grand in the shape he wanted. :-(

[@alanluscombe8a553]

@@jamesburns2232 yeah I understand not every deal makes sense I just hate seeing planes get parted but oh well

[@g0db0t43]

📎 *your time You're means you are a...

[@pmh1nic]

Jimmy, It was such a thrill to see that engine start. Thanks for sharing the "ride".

[@therealjimmysworld]

Thanks for your comment, glad you enjoyed the video!

[@aleksmilenkovic1592]

ive always wanted to be a pilot, even just a light aircraft pilot. im learning SO MUCH from your videos thank you so much, yeah i just found my favourite youtuber you are hilarious aswell your awesome :)

[@mikeday62]

This is my first time watching Jimmys World. He seems a likable guy, though when he showed us the cockpit, oh boy, I hope you enjoy a challenge, I'll check back in a few days. Amazing...got her started...nice!

[@alanwelch7297]

Love your appreciation OF old planes and the fun of getting them flying again.

[@MrWolverine46]

Good call on letting it go. I’ve worked on aircraft for about 20 years. As soon as you got that engine cowl open all I could see was money fly out the window. Not to mention all the gauges and avionics missing and the corrosion to boot. Yeah it’s definitely no where near worth what he’s asking for it.

[@jackrichards1863]

$1600 would be best offer. It's gotta go anyway. The owner has lost so much so long ago and it has only been costing him/them/her. and scrap value wont be much by the time it's dismantled for transport. I would not buy it for any purpose.

[@mctransportation9831]

If you can just get it running and find someone brave enough to fly it in the pattern, post a video online then some dope will buy it without an inspection if you price it around 20k.

[@bradgoodbread7976]

2½ years ago I purchased a 1974 PA28R-200 Piper Arrow that had been in a Hangar for 10 years. I bought it for $10,000, after another $15,000 and 4 months she was flying. I have been flying her ever since.

[@kevinwelch9940]

Wow! Goosebumps. N20504 was the first airplane I flew in as a kid. I could barely see over the dash in the right seat. My uncle owned this aircraft in the 90’s. He taught his kids how to fly in this plane. Pretty incredible coming across it in a KZbin video. Sad to see it in its current state… where is it currently located?

[@Tristanstar1]

Registry says it’s owned by Thomas Funk in Dover, FL

[@cubie3835]

Coming back to this, looks like someone got the thing flying again. It's been flying a lot the past few weeks

[@daszieher]

You just took the concept of Hoovie's Garage to the next level. I like it!

[@Steve8587]

Whoa, she’s alive. Love it. Know she didn’t work out but love the barn finds or crusty starts. Would be great to see one found like this in the air. I’m a lover of car barn finds, revivals, and restores. Be great to see more single piston revivals. Even though it fell through, favorite video.

[@therealjimmysworld]

Thanks for your comment, glad you enjoyed the video!

[@Bugkiller666]

Ahhh it’s alive,! I’m very excited. Will love to see it fixed by you,! Jimmy you’re the man!

[@Bugkiller666]

Ahhh sorry: I celebrated too early. Good call jimmy

[@therealjimmysworld]

HAHAHA, that's awesome!

[@jhardman4534]

I just turned 90 and I am so proud of you. The best of everything in your future with your "dream come true" experience. Happy days! Jim

[@RNZN102939]

Your excitement is infectious Jimmy as I AM AS EXCITED FOR YOU. cheers b

[@patchescessna7348]

After a few rebuilds I’ve learned the rule of thumb is there are TWO additional layers beneath the surface layer you are making the resto assessment on so double/triple costs and time.

[@therealjimmysworld]

100% true!

[@mikemorris5730]

The first 90 % of any rebuild takes 90% of the time and 80% of the money. The last 10% takes 90% of the time and 80% of the money. And on your initial assessment just bump the unit of measurement... 5 weeks become 5 months.

[@Cougracer67]

Of course the oil looks clean on the dipstick! After sitting for years, the contaminants all settle to the bottom of the sump. Try loosening the drain plug and see what drips out!

[@wollyxl]

Dip stick goes all the way to the bottum of the sump you'd see discolouration towards the botom if that was the case the oil filter looks new too

[@emergencylowmaneuvering7350]

@@wollyxl Nope. It does not go to the bottom. That is Bullshit from you. Most dipsticks wont get wet even with 2-3 quarts of oil resting in the oil pan.

[@jlucasound]

@@wollyxl No it doesn't! No dipstick goes to the bottom of the oil PAN. That is why an engine can still run "OK" when the oil is off the end of the stick. Dipstick. Your proposed design would blow the engine if you were down a pint.

[@JohnDLeo-rg8tc]

yeah a little knowledge is a dangerous thing

[@wollyxl]

@@jlucasound sorry but ive worked on countless o-320's the dip stick does but the low mark is not at the bottom.

[@Chrisinpa]

I'm an A@P and he made the right decision. It was fun watching anyway. Airplanes are like a box of chocolates....you never know what you are going to get.

[@MrEkg98]

Me too. As soon as I seen the corrosion on the elevator I was thinking this was going to be a shit show.

[@marusrekers5956]

Same paint scheme as my dad's old 172! Brings back memories!!!

[@clydeterry2289]

🥰🥰🥰 watching you work on this is going to be my favorite video 🥰🥰🥰🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@tylerferris5870]

Be sure to check the wing spar attachment points and blocks. I had to replace one this year. Big pain and the shops quoted $7k. Found a good IA who would work with me and did it for less than $3k.

[@larrysouthern5098]

Good for you!!!!🐦

[@therealjimmysworld]

Thanks for the info, good to know!

[@kapnmorganfpv5784]

Run it for a while and the compression should come back up after the rings break back in. Cars when they sit do the same but will usually come around after a few heat cycles

[@muebermuth]

yes!!!

[@therealjimmysworld]

Thanks for the info, good to know!

[@mctransportation9831]

I have 1st hand knowledge of a zero time 172 engine sitting for a couple of years and the mechanic would not sign it off for annual because of corrosion. Yes, that means a zero time engine had to be rebuilt. I'm a private pilot with up to date medical and bfr, but I can not afford to fly. I put an ad on Craigslist saying I would pay the extra cost to put me on the insurance and help with keeping the plane clean if someone would let me fly their plane a few hours a month. I know there are plane owners that would benefit from such an arrangement, but I had no offers. Some plane owners would rather find out they're wives are cheating on them than allow a stranger fly their plane.

[@mtbridingog9083]

If they don't get damaged from rust in the cylinder ...

[@beovp91]

Great video Jimmy. sorry to hear that the old plane may be on its way to parts. The good owner should give it to a team that would rebuild it. I know that is asking a lot, but these old planes need to be preserved. I know, its a Cessna 172, but what a sad thing seeing this one go out for parts.

[@gotchagoing8843]

Or maybe donate it to a school and get a tax write off...

[@alanluscombe8a553]

That plane should be rebuilt and not scrapped. The airframe itself is probably solid, I own a 1947 luscombe that sat for 19 years before I got it and was worse than this and after a few months I flew it. That was four years ago I fly that plane every week

[@therealjimmysworld]

for real!

[@sluflyer06]

@@alanluscombe8a553 that's not the point though if you're rebuilding and selling, it has to be profitable.

[@doppler3237]

@@alanluscombe8a553 the parts for a lot of the planes being fixed need to get there parts from somewhere and even the engine could be put to use in a really nice airboat almost as is.

[@65Max]

Flew my 1973 C172M N20203 flawlessly for seven years all over the eastern USA. What an awesome, comfortable (enough) and stable VFR AND IFR (in IMC!) travel machine.

[@SOPHIAFLYGIRL]

Back in 2005 I bought a 1969 C 152 that was a ramp queen. Was going to use the plane for putting around, keep current,, etc.. previously sat for 7y. Got it started, ran it, was okay. I bought the plane for 7k. Left it parked while I decided what to do. Wound up selling it on ebay for 16k and the new owner had it trucked out after taking the wings off. Wasn't a bad ROI: 9K for 4 months. Haven't done it since. I figured I got lucky that time!

[@therealjimmysworld]

HAHAHA, that's awesome!

[@Jimmymlb23]

The highlight of this video was the dance great job! Jimmy

[@therealjimmysworld]

HAHAHA, that's awesome!

[@jhfl1881]

I was waiting to see it jump the chalks with the tail not tied down and untested brakes.

[@Bryanscott88]

Haha super agreed 👍

[@ianross225]

Great video, Jimmy. I share your enthusiasm for an old engine sparking into life. Mine are mostly motorcycle engines and I’d risk a spin out. Guess an old plane needs rather more care. I’d add to the comments that piston rings get stuck and open valves get rusty and don’t seat properly but expensive just to strip the heads. I’m stunned at the cost of cylinders. Plus the other work involved. I see liability not asset. Look forward to the next one!

[@VenomKen]

It's an airplane...just like boats the cost goes up merely because it is an airplane. Rope at the hardware store is $15 for 50ft. At the marina it's $75 for 50 ft of "line". See how that works. That crude as shit lycoming engine is worth about $12 bucks if it is bolted into the back of 60's Beetle.

[@yamatowolfgang7960]

year is 3021, deep space, an engineer starting his ship with a hammer tap

[@gizmogwaii]

That is the way to go with a stuck starter motor...

[@Rambogner]

3021 will be pure silence, every human dead. We won't make it another thousand years

[@rameshnavin6059]

Japan eng

[@AviationAngler]

@@Rambogner that's if were lucky

[@JulianaBlewett]

At least he tries to.

[@Pilot.Lindsay]

Wow. You Did It. Awesome Video thanks for Sharing.

[@therealjimmysworld]

Thanks for your comment, glad you enjoyed the video!

[@ianroberts9195]

First thought as soon as the door opened and I saw it, despite the dirt, was what a pretty little aircraft with great potential. Plenty of time on 172’s and what a great aircraft.

[@golfnovember]

I haven’t seen any used 172s going for 60 to 80k in a long time. In similar condition, it’s been about the same estimate. So, good call, leave it!

[@rebelyell22]

Good 172s have been $100k+ for a while now

[@keithlucas6260]

@@rebelyell22 That's with all the latest upgraded electronics and ADS A/B

[@golfnovember]

@@keithlucas6260 not the ones I’ve seen. Since 2020, the value of older 172s, especially models L through P, has shot up. With upgraded avionics and all that, I’ve seen them go for over $150k, and that’s with a high time engine, and high airframe time.

[@keithlucas6260]

@@golfnovember.....just checked Trade-a-plane prior to posting.....this would have been a gamble of breaking even in a depressed Covid economy at best.....the newer planes are at $300 grand.

[@therealjimmysworld]

Thanks for your comment, glad you enjoyed the video!

[@thefoolishhiker3103]

First time on this channel, seems like hoovie’s garage with wings. Earned a subscribe 😎

[@jamesscott2369]

I was thinking the same thing haha, same energy

[@bobspeedw210]

hoovies drinking red bull

[@sreginkc]

@@jamesscott2369 Yes! Same energy over an expensive money pit.

[@carloscepedad.6551]

@@bobspeedw210 gggg gg ggggv

[@JASONEAVIS]

Same here but it also has Junkyard Digs and Vice Grip Garage feels too.

[@valuedhumanoid6574]

You would have to strip that down to bare frame and then down to bare metal. That corrosion and rust is your main concern. The mice have probably chewed up all the wiring harnesses and every single one would need replaced. Depending on how much you do yourself and how much you send out, it’s 40 hours a week for a year and no less than $100k. Good luck

[@JeffTiberend]

This is cool! I went skydiving out of a Cessna 172 back in 1990.

[@therealjimmysworld]

on purpose?! hahahaha

[@charlesjohnson4492]

I enjoy all your videos! You put humor into your work but you definitely know your stuff. 63 and numerous back surgeries along with both hips I don’t think that day will ever come. Keep going on these old planes to get them in the air again.❤❤😅😅😅

[@eeyore.official]

This is turning into the Hoovies Garage of airplanes lol. Love it!

[@Jopanaguiton]

This guys in Lakeland are the best. They can get it running. I based my Cessna 320 there for about a 2 months doing survey and those guys took care of all our needs. and the food truck on Sundays are good. Hope to see you there Jimmy next time I stop by.

[@therealjimmysworld]

Thanks so much!

[@twistedyogert]

This sort of reminded me of the scene in *Star Wars Episode I* when Anakin first starts up the pod-racer he was building.

[@colgator6688]

NOW THIS IS POD RACING

[@twistedyogert]

@@colgator6688 I'll try spinning that's a good trick.

[@royramdeen8864]

Yep! certainly Hoovie's garage with wings.. love airplanes, Jimmy you are entertaining, great Vlog.

[@mgrantom]

I had a 1966 Cessna Skyhawk with the Continental engine. Cried when I had to sell it. Great little plane.

[@therealjimmysworld]

Thanks for your comment, glad you enjoyed the video!

[@keigezellig]

Wow, i always like the "Start old after 10 years" type of videos. I didn't know there were also ones featuring a plane 😁

[@musictheoryexcel7578]

Jimmy, We have learned so much from you about this "potential" purchase. Walk A Way

[@therealjimmysworld]

Thanks for your comment, glad you enjoyed the video!

[@loub747]

Oh Jimmy….glad you walked away from that one. From a 6 seater to a slower 4 seater, hmmm. If you’re looking Cessna single, find a 210 to work on!

[@therealjimmysworld]

Thanks for the info, good to know!

[@berniedelvalle1773]

Wohooo!!!! Im over here whooping it up with you when that sucker fired up!!! Love your Channel!!! Keep it up!!!!

[@raymondneale8414]

Only just found you, just as excited as you love it.

[@jcota2003]

I love planes always thought it would be awesome to get my pilots license and a small little airplane to take a quick afternoon flight somewhere and then I actually looked into it. Even a 30-40 year old plane is going to cost you $100k to get it in the air... Whether you have the knowledge of engines and the mechanicals yourself and DIY the rebuild (and spend the money for the inspections and such) or you buy it rebuilt with all the inspections its going to cost you almost half and probably then other half of what it cost originally when the annuals come around. Planes aren't cheap to own or fly. It kinda crushes the next generation from even bothering with it.

[@2Phast4Rocket]

True. Airplanes aren't cheap to own or fly. The best alternative is to join a flying club and you pay the amount to fly, roughly $150/hour. Instead of forking out $100k and $5k / year, you just pay $10k/year to fly, if you fly a lot. This is still expensive but it costs about the same for boats. Most people don't use their boats every week either. Their boats ended up like this airplane.

[@kyleterran6850]

First time watching. I love the enthusiasm when the engine kicks over and starts! That's the type of plane I had my first ever flight in. Never landed with the plane. My friend and I tried Skydiving. I did 6 jumps. That was enough for me. 😉😊 Too bad the engine was too far gone.

[@therealjimmysworld]

Thanks for your comment, glad you enjoyed the video!

[@jrod_pilot_miami]

First red flag was when it didn’t make it past the annual five (or 10) years ago. Think the owner would’ve mentioned that before he went through all that trouble.

[@iflyu2]

I think it was said in the video the mechanic died in the middle of the annual…

[@therealjimmysworld]

yep, the owner did mention it and life just seem to move on away from this airplane... month after month after month until it was years and years...

[@thefitnessfactory8005]

“Time for a dance!!” I love it! You got my subscription with that little victory jig!

[@coastuncle1965]

Somewhere around 15:20 Jimmy said it's possible that something is disconnected...so funny I hit subscribe immediately.

[@jimccc9467]

Probably rusty cylinders, would have been interesting to look in before starting it

[@wb8cxo]

Rust will cover up the damage done to the cylinders. Fog lube the heck outta the engine... run it then scope it.

[@jimccc9467]

@@wb8cxo if the engine had been disassembled and the cylinders honed to clean up the rust prior to destroying the rings it may had adequate compression.

[@wb8cxo]

@@jimccc9467 all he wants to do is run the engine not do a top oh. That planes a bad deal at any price. Too much corrosion. He needs to partner with a good mechanic. Too much labor to make it airworthy. It’d be good for drug running!

[@Nord3202]

The engine should of been preoiled before cranking it over. And the cylinders sprayed with kroil or mystery oil. Let it sit a few days turning it over by hand as much as possible before starting it. Compressions would be all over 70.

[@wb8cxo]

@@Nord3202 TOTALLY AGREE! How do we know he already made his decision not to buy and cared more about making a video than the engine in that plane! Many KZbinrs are going for content and not quality content!

[@digitalranger4259]

At 3:53 when I saw you picking the corrosion away with the key, I was hoping you didn't get it. It would be a triumph to restore this bird, but let it be someone else's triumph.

[@therealjimmysworld]

for real!

[@paulwright7239]

"Financially suicidal things" - this has to require balls of steel. Mad respect.

[@therealjimmysworld]

HAHAHA, that's awesome!

[@checkyoursix5623]

A few years ago my brother-in-law came across an Aeronca 7AC for sale. Owner had passed and it had been sitting in a shed for 10+ years. He changed the oil, replaced the spark plugs, chocked it and spun the prop. It started right up. He bought it and took it home for refurbishment.

[@cardinaldriver]

First legal self done modification every new Cessna owner performs...removing grab-bar, cowl-step and strut rest. This thing is beautiful! So much history and hangar flying it must encompass.

[@therealjimmysworld]

for real!

[@pliskenmovie]

Certified general aviation is insane. 30k for a 1940s tech engine that might produce 150hp in the best of times, and that hasn't changed one bit in 80 years? Stupid. Your comment about "pay for an engine, get the plane for free" is soooo true. Being required to keep the plane trapped in a time-warp due to FAA regulation is the whole problem.

[@stevelamperta865]

the hell with FAA regulations !

[@chrisburn7178]

AVweb has a great video on this subject, and why aviation engines haven't progressed beyond what seems like the dark ages. But the prices are insane, even accounting for economies of scale compared to the car industry.

[@therealjimmysworld]

for real!

[@mikecorleone6797]

Just do what i did.. turn it into am experimental aircraft.. problem solved

[@Watzleroviak1210]

I am very certain planes like that could be converted to electric, which would make them safer and cheaper to maintain.

[@tacticalwarfare8413]

Imagine flying that immediately after starting it for the fist time in years

[@twistedyogert]

He's crazy but not suicidal.

[@brianallyn5308]

Sorry, but this is fake! Sat in hanger for 10 years?? Last flew Wednesday 17-Apr-2019 03:28PM EDT Google the tail number and check flight aware.

[@patakanz]

@@brianallyn5308 You mean the flight that flew from Downtown Manhattan heliport? I highly doubt that was a C172. The same registration, maybe, but won't be the same serial number, so a different aircraft.

[@samjacobs4769]

@@brianallyn5308 registration expired and was assigned to a new airplane. if it wasnt renewed every 3 years then it was expired

[@jhfl1881]

@@brianallyn5308 It was deregistered on April 19, 2018. Cessna 172M, 1973.

[@MooneyOvation2]

Pro tip: spray the Bendix drive with silicon oil at every oil change. :)

[@rolandocrisostomo2003]

Why?

[@rsprockets7846]

we luv this guys comical approach to rehab planes

[@MarybethIUHoosiers]

My dad flew a Cessna 172 and then upgraded a tad too the 182rg. He kept his planes immaculate. I thought of him when you were chipping away at the paint.

[@JohnMGreiner]

This is for someone with money that just loves saving planes. I got a 1961 Cessna 210 with 150 hours on engine, 2700 hours on airframe, IFR ready for $60k . 1 year ago. Tons of upgrades in great shape, patience…

[@jeantsaiaviation]

C172's corrosion spots are underneath the strip of the front window, underneath the rear window and the cabin near the air vents.

[@therealjimmysworld]

Thanks for the info, good to know!

[@GPSJayDog22]

I would love to see the plane I grew up flying in the air again. N9344M now in San Jose, CA. A 1966 Mooney M20E C/N 1276. I learned to fly with my dad from Paradise Skypark CA92 to Hayward Airport (HWD) West Winton Ave/Clawiter Rd, Hayward, CA. daily to work and school. I am now 68 years old and dad is 88. Now I am an avid Flight Sim Pilot but I've renumbered all my planes in the Sim to N9344M. It's in my blood and I can't shake it. Thanks 4 sharing 😃

[@doaSkid69]

I love the will they start videos This is my first of yours and first aviation one Definitely will watch more

[@BrentCraig7]

It's nice to see a plane run again after so much time!

[@thesearcherman6652]

Finding a deal like the last one will be tough. And, what goes up usually comes down, including airplane prices. Thanks, best wishes!

[@bigtime37ja]

You know someone is happy when you can hear the whopping and hollering over the engine noise. EXCELLENT. Until the other shoe dropped.

[@throughmyeyes9940]

POS

[@emergencylowmaneuvering7350]

Happy to destroy an engine. Stupid to do that.

[@marktaylor7079]

What a great tool that "BFH" is!!

[@jimfinlaw9432]

There are many owners out there that don't realize that airplanes are in fact perishable items. If you leave them sit for long periods of time, abandoned, its usually going to cost ten times as much to make them airworthy again. This poor Cessna 172 plane is a good example of that unfortunately. You would be looking at close to $150,000 to get this bird back in the air and you would lose your shirt on the resale value alone, which is not nearly worth the cost to restore it. The only way to restore an aircraft like this is if you owned a flight school where you use this plane as a trainer aircraft, then you may recover some of the maintenance cost to restore it eventually through flight training costs and aircraft rental fees, but it won't all happen overnight.

[@GSteel-rh9iu]

This is even true of cars. But I suspect it would have been expensive to fix 15 years ago but nothing like bringing it back from its hulk condition to airworthy now.

[@jasonswift9310]

My grandfather passed away in 2001, he left a lot of really neat things. Among the the things left is a Piper J-3 Cub. If interested reach out. Great channel.

[@therealjimmysworld]

very cool! email me at [e-mail]. Thanks in advance

[@aniljena2322]

Hii

[@g0db0t43]

Oh Hello there

[@mo7.7]

Well, seems like guys with gm trucks aren’t the only people who hit their starters with a hammer😂

[@Femtophysiker]

Like the highly precise tool, that BFH🔨

[@therealjimmysworld]

HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

[@mingming9604]

19:55 that''s what's called lycoming reliability! first start after over 10 yr and no misfire ;)

[@therealjimmysworld]

HAHAHA, that's awesome!

[@thomasbayer5736]

Hey man you crack me up! Your just like me. When the 172 started, you reminded me of the original 1965 movie...The Flight of The Phoenix, when jimmie stewert took one of the shot gun shells,and blew out the cylinder (ignition off) then the next one started the the flying boxcar. Great movie me and my brothers paid 25 cents to see that movie, and went back 3 more times, also you dont like high wings? Me either...got my private working as a linemen, our flight school had cessna & piper...well i will take a low wing aircraft anyday over a high wing, i rented the 150's & 172's only when my friends wanted to go for a ride, and all the pipers were taken. ......amen!

[@therealjimmysworld]

Thanks for your comment, glad you enjoyed the video!

[@bdmotors1]

I love your positive attitude 😂😂 Its always "alright well thats good"

[@JBAutomotive794]

My god, i wanna help get these planes back in the air. I absolutely love small airplanes! I'll work for rides haha!

[@therealjimmysworld]

deal!

[@ronbuckner8179]

Glad I found you. Flying has always intrigued me. BFH's seem to have a world wide application for all internal combustion engines.

[@therealjimmysworld]

HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

[@hhawg1]

I was a Harley mechanic for years. We called the BFH special tool # 1

[@davidschannel6131]

Wonder how much damage he caused the engine by starting it like that….. Should’ve at least sprayed some oil in the cylinders and then cranked it over till you have oil pressure……

[@Superxpninja]

Good to see somebody doing something with these abandoned birds

[@piktasmeduolis6770]

Man has a good vibe.

[@gorgly123]

I thought you were looking for something faster than the Cherokee six. Look for a C-210. Or you could get a good deal on a twin. They are selling for good prices now that fuel prices are going up.

[@therealjimmysworld]

Thanks for your comment, glad you enjoyed the video!

[@ridepate]

150!!! 150!! The corrosion alone would have had me runn'in..

[@therealjimmysworld]

for real!

[@крытыеигры]

I've never seen such dances in my life!!! 👍👍👍

[@therealjimmysworld]

Thanks! hahaha

[@marvinwhite7570]

Supa Dupa to hear the engine fire up! Too bad so much cost to get it back in decent shape. Totally enjoyed the video.

[@Scratchingforcash]

Hey Jimmy, I used to fly a 1967 Cessna Skyhawk 172. What a beautiful Airplane!!

[@radioace318la]

10 years sitting in Fl. 10 years with an intake or exhaust valve or two sitting open exposing the cylinders to the air. not to mention the lifters and cam lobes. Did Tom mention the least he would take for it?

[@darkstormy1545]

owner is living in denial, wants $20,000.

[@bradjohnston8193]

P. S.: What did he pay for 10 years of Hangar Rental, and WHY the F**K did he pull the dash apart??????????????

[@GSteel-rh9iu]

Even if the plane were free this is not an economically feasible project. As Jimmy says you'd be in $100K+ at the end so you could buy a plane in much better shape as the starting point. Why the owner thinks anyone would pay $20K for his hangar hulk is beyond me.

[@wareairaviationservicesllc4933]

Great content as always. Yeah Projects are Pricey FO SHO. Ask me how I know. I’m going to be in $70k on a $50K Stinson 108, but I know it will be perfect and will last for another 70+ years. I think you made the right call on this one! There was another YT group of guys rebuilding a Bellanca Cruiser that looked like a cool project.

[@nikolatesla5553]

I can't believe you didn't have a new battery with you. You spent hours on a task that any mechanic would know is pretty much a lost cause. Any battery sitting for 5 or 10 years is likely not going to hold a charge.

[@terravarious]

A guy has to know what to bring with with him, and when it's time to stop and wet his back neck while things charge. And checking things like the fuel make it happener and the lightening whirler before you hit the key is also wise.

[@TobiasLeininger]

It's all about KZbin ... not actually buying a plane ... and destroying someone else's engine.

[@GSteel-rh9iu]

@@TobiasLeininger Its already 94% at the scrap heap as soon as the rent on the hanger stops getting paid.

[@rverro8478]

It's either, I'm tired as effed (Monday 1:47am) and... Ah ! The hell with the charades...Subscribed !

[@brianhassett571]

I love this stuff. How have i not seen your channel before. Every time i drive by the airport and see those sad old ramp queens sitting there waiting for some love that never comes.. Im gonna wait for the video that shows us how you make some of this cash back LOL

[@ericdavi1231]

Sticker on starter: “do not strike with hammer” Me: “don’t tell me how to live my life!”

[@yogibexargaming4600]

Anyone else feel bad for the guy opening the door after he said open that thing all the way up? lol

[@emergencylowmaneuvering7350]

So weak you are?

[@MrChevyman962000]

All that, and corrosion? Major pass. I would have passed when i first saw the surface corrosion.

[@motorvaderlapstrake7238]

Fun video Jimmy. Thanks for making it.