Buying The Cheapest Cessna 210 In The World & Flying It 1,000 Miles Home!

We bought a 1964 Cessna 210 for $27,000 and proceeded to fly it 1000 home across the country. This is by far the cheapest Cessna 210 in the country, and one of the cheapest flyable piston single airplanes too! We bought this plane sight unseen after it's been sitting for years on end, for the most part. Will it make it home without any issues? There is a reason this plane was so cheap, you will see in today's video.
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[@planeflyer21]

If you're in Pecos ever again, borrow the courtesy car and cross I-20 to the north, head west on the frontage road to Bickley and turn north, find the Burrito Depot on the right hand side of the road. Small family owned, very good.

[@pumarolz]

This is the most underrated comment ever

[@6686L]

I have a better idea. Come out of the airport road, turn left, go about 200 ft, park, and go to the ALPINE. (that is, if the old Chevy Tahoe will take you that far....!)

[@wayneyd2]

Peco is a long @ss way to I-10. Peco is close to I-20.

[@planeflyer21]

@@wayneyd2 D'oh! I meant I-20.

[@noahcooper3486]

Can I get vectors?

[@mh8757]

The "mechanic" rewired the fuel pump LOL. Great find thanks for posting the experience

[@loganp1354]

Gotta love pilots, think they know everything 😢

[@louiemorales518]

The previous owner sounds like a generous good person. We need more poeple in this world like this. What a blessing!

[@loganj.2329]

Unfortunately its a dying generation and these new generations are not going to carry it on..they are more concerned about themselves and their images.

[@fredread9216]

And it’s about age too. I recently sold a nice 37’ Tartan sailing yacht for well under market value to a nice younger couple. They will appreciate it. I wasn’t using it enough and didn’t want to have a`mother season of insurance, dockage and maintenance. Mechanical things hate to just sit. I have made good money on past boats and just decided to sell quickly. They lucked out and I felt fine with it.

[@jamesburns2232]

My friend is a licensed Captain, All Ships at Sea. He said a lot of widows sell boats that were the pride of their late husband's just because they need the money and don't need the upkeep on them. It's the case with airplanes as well. They go for cheap because the widow wants to get rid of them. 🤠

[@fredread9216]

@@jamesburns2232 Yes, so true.

[@pilsplease7561]

@@fredread9216 I have a classic car that is really rare and it sits a lot due to the fact that its so valuable that its dangerous to drive it because insurance doesnt want me to drive it because if they had to pay out they would lose out on it and its non replaceable.

[@m-roddr.funtimes3144]

$27k and runs that good ? Seems like a great deal- even with the noted items that decrease value. The exterior paint and motor looked primo for not getting the JR detail yet! Green with metal flake? - It’s back in!!

[@cartertinnon6625]

For real! Wish I could find something like this to help me get my hours for the airlines

[@cjlawrence6867]

$27,000 with an engine upgrade by Victor what a steal,

[@dennythomas8887]

With an annual even!! Way more than a steal.

[@jayflemingvideos]

and a 430

[@coderexe30]

Someone could search their entire life and not find a deal that good…just wow

[@jdd1979]

How??

[@jeffcox9930]

You guys made me chuckle. Lates 70's as a budding commercial pilot I got about 20 hours in a D model. My favorite Cessna next to the 185. Those days no intercom, no A20's no EFB's and not much complex airspace. I think you guys did a very good deal. Engine is good, prop looks newer, interior and exterior in good shape. Aside from the usual stuff I suspect the only thing that might give you fits is the hydraulics and gear components. For what you paid thats very acceptable risk. BTW thanks for helping me relive my early days of aviation.

[@kmg501]

This video felt neither long or short, it was just right because the story is interesting. Very happy for you guys, looking forward to seeing good progress on this plane.

[@thepadonthepondbythescum]

The story and tempo matched, so no "long" feeling. The story on this deal was worth the time. Your videos edits are solid, well composed and, your audio is not stupid loud. Curtis Judd says "normalize the audio to -24db" So many videos have loud, music, audio (like 30 db louder than the voice track right before it) for the "cinematic" cuts.

[@eddiegardner8232]

$27,000 for that plane is a steal. Yeah, it's old and the instrument panel is crude, but $27,000 and it flies. Anything that flies is amazing.

[@jarrettleto]

Its honestly what these planes are worth. Ancient panel, landing gear issues, lost log book. I applaud the owner for actually selling it for what its worth so JR can fix it up! When I was looking for a plane there were so many planes like this where the owner would do the old "I know its worth more than that" when referencing the $150k plane with a $80k more expensive panel, full logs, and new paint/interior. I would try to explain to them all the work they would need to do in order to get it to sell for that price and they'd just be stubborn. 2 years later same planes are for sale with only minor price decreases. Either restore the plane, or let it go to a new owner that will. These planes are old now and you basically have to be a caretaker of the plane to keep in in good shape, if it starts sitting or corroding too long the value drops rapidly IMO.

[@bubbaman12289]

​@@jarrettleto You're obviously not a pilot or even remotely savvy with what airplanes cost .... It has a Garmin GPS I. It which used is around 3k.... A Cessna 150 with the same avionics is probably 45k....this was with out a doubt a steal... The cheapest 210 on controller is a older one with way more hours on the engine is 160k with shittier avionics....the log books do hurt it but he could get this thing in annual and could sell it instantly for like 145k.

[@jarrettleto]

@bubbaman12289 LOL, are you one of those owners that's been selling their plane for 3 years wondering why it won't sell? A garmin 430 is 26 years old. That's ancient for avionics. I'll give you a free lesson, it doesnt matter what planes are listed for, only what they actually sell for. The ones listed for a good price aren't listed anymore because they're sold!

[@bubbaman12289]

@@jarrettleto yep u don’t know anything that’s for sure

[@gezac440]

Safety items first.Seatbelts with shoulder harness, fire Extinguisher, ETC. Then engine management systems. Then required radios, IE ADSB, Then avionics. Then make it look perty.

[@davem5333]

Look into adding an oil filter.

[@minnesnowtan9970]

If safety is so important to aircraft, why do I never see even a single safety pin?

[@herkloader34]

Get your mechanic to look over that landing gear really good, especially the truss mounts. Those are notorious for cracks and are expensive to replace. Also, while it's up on jacks, do the Uvalde gear door mod. It basically eliminates the rear gear doors, reduces weight, and drag. No doors extending out into the wind during extension and retraction. For the mod, a clean looking hole hole is cut into the outter, gear doors for the wheel to go through and the door is riveted onto the airframe as a panel. Probably the most popular mod on 210s. Oh, if you get GamiJectors, be careful running those on that older IO-520. It'll run a little hotter than factory with Gamis. Run them a littke richer than what the book recommends and the engine will last well past TBO. I say you got a good (should say lucky) deal if there's little to no corrosion on the airframe and no metal in the oil or filter screen. The D model is a good rugged 210. Strutted Centurions are essentially faster 206s with lots of load hauling capability. When you tuck the gear up and level out in cruise, it'll give you 160 knots at 65% power all day long with that McCauley 3-blade prop. Panel is pretty nice too for it's age. Nice interior too.

[@mickdee6590]

Here, here.

[@cabdouch]

This one already has the mod, which usually indicates it has had a gear-up landing. I personally hate the Uvalde mod, as well as any mechanic that actually knows 210's. Realize you can tell if it has the mod just by looking at the nose gear doors, they stay open after the nose wheel is down, and add extra drag. Also, the holes at the mains add drag. He said they lose around 20kts with the gear down. I lose 6-8 kts on my L model with the doors. My partner flew for an hour before realizing he had left the gear down. My friend has a 1 Model M with the Uvalde mod and a 40hp more powerful engine. Mine flys faster than his with less fuel burn. He was not a believer until he flew across the country in mine. Paul New and John Efinger are the 2 experts on 210's and both say to never do the Uvalde mod. It doesn't fix anything, it doesn't make the system better. It only hides the fact there is a problem with the system when the doors are gone. If I walk out and see my doors open, I know I have a pressure issue. Once you do the Uvalde mod, you won't know until you try to put the gear up, or down. The N model removed uplocks and the main doors (Cessna adopted the Uvalde Mod), and uses hydraulic pressure to hold the gear up, so it is the simplest system of any 210's, which does equate to less maintenance.

[@bobwhite3647]

Removing the gear doors increases drag, loses a few knots. Also doesn't lower weight much or lessen single-point-of-failure much. It is only done because to the uninitiated it looks like a newer model.

[@The_DuMont_Network]

​@@mickdee6590There, there... the phrase is "Hear! Hear!". Olde English...

[@davem5333]

@@cabdouch Why not just consider putting a set of wheel pants on it and leaving the gear down? Less maintanance hassles and lower insurance. Minimal speed loss.

[@rrr866]

As an A&P for the last 43 years good to see you youngsters out there with the passion i once had for the business! great buy, wish i still had my project bird a 195 i was partners on out of (RHV) in the early 80's

[@jacobgreen6074]

A&P mechanic here for a flight school. We’ve been updating most of our 172s with the Garmin GI-275 engine monitor. Pricey but the install isn’t too difficult. Can monitor EGTs, CHTs, RPM and etc and pull datalogs for troubleshooting

[@vicoastdog]

Memories of 2 strokes: I used to own an RD400 Daytona Special while I was living in YEG....it was sooo sweet. I wish I still had it now on the coast.

[@robertbraun7155]

Love the keeping positive!!.. That's a steal for that plane. Love it because it looks so much like the first plane I flew. 738 whiskey Lima, in McAlester Oklahoma.. 1978 172N. Old but solid.. Been many years since that flight. Shout out to Dave Esio that volunteered his time for instruction.. Amazing guy. I've since had a heart attack and been diagnosed with leukemia so I no longer pass medical, but absolutely loved it and that freedom for the time I had it. This plane reminds me of it because of the color scheme.

[@richardpeugeot6062]

My father owned a 1976 210L for 35 years. Excellent plane that hauled our family of 5 all over the US. Two suggestions for you. Invest in a shoulder harness installation for at least the two front seats. Also the GAMI fuel injectors were definitely worth the peace of mind and saved $$$ at the fuel pump. We routinely saw 160 knots true on 12.5 GPH at 8,000 to 9,000 msl. The main issue with those 60s model 210s is the gear saddles that tend to crack and lead to gear collapses. Otherwise that should make for an excellent cross country machine!

[@southernafricanboy4148]

What do the shoulder harnesses do? Thanks

[@boogerwood]

Good deal is potentially the understatement of the year. Hopefully nothing pops up. Expect it will. A plane sitting will have issues, but glad you guys made 1000 miles without incident.

[@herbtender910]

I'm so glad you guys are doing so good for yourselves, never be selfish and always give to the less fortunate, it will always come back to you.

[@nostastic]

Good to see someone selling a plane for a great price! We need more people like that.

[@user-xn9nt2pn1e]

Very much enjoyed the longer format. You're able to Keep it simple, interesting and easy to watch.

[@myP51D]

Great job on this video. Very well done. You guys are really learning the ins-and-outs of these older planes. Stay safe. Enjoy the process. This may be the one plane you keep and look back on when you’re 60 yrs old! I did much of this on my 1959 Cessna 310C years ago. A labor of love. After your internal upgrades I’d like the new wingtips with the wig-wag lights and nice strobes and LED beacons. See them a lot in Alaska. Congratulations and continued success!

[@Westie_NZ]

Love the channel! And the longer format from time to time. COOL!!

[@petegarcia6408]

Yeah this longer format is great. I really like CitationMax, but, all he shows is the clean and simple flight. You guys show all of the shenanigans like building burritos, fixing the plane and all of the ground stuff, where he does not. You guys are not boring and I really enjoy the content! Keep 'em coming guys! :) This is unqualified, but, it would seem well worth $27K!

[@billcarrier9622]

At $27K you guys got an amazing deal on the '64 - Cessna 210. I like the old 210's because they don't have the problematic cantilever wings. I don't mind having the wing struts when I have a retractable gear and a variable pitch 3 blade prop. As for the priority of the instrumentation upgrades, I would go with a new transponder, Aspen Evolution Max 2000 on both sides, and fly it that way for a while.

[@Jon.......]

Problematic cantilever wing problems? Like how? An STC for spar inspections?

[@mattf49006]

Nothing problematic with the later wing...corrosion happens in any aircraft..beech and piper both have ADs regarding spar cap inspections and replacement..as well as wing separations ...the aussie 210 had 1000s of hours of low level terrain mapping and a huge tail extension for mapping as well as a environment ripe for corrosion

[@flyinbry]

Aspen? lol no. get a yoke 496 and call it a day.

[@MrBe787]

@@Jon.......a problematic AD not STC that can scrap the entire airplane basically. I’ve seen it, twice.

[@randymcmeekin1955]

Great video. I prefer the longer length episodes with more technical detail and explanation. Keep em coming!

[@rdoody2067]

Thanks for being considerate of your viewers. Didn’t notice the length that much because of the interesting content. Thanks.

[@DocPRSGuitarBlues]

Nice video and great purchase. I will be fun to follow the upgrades as they happen.

[@davidheilman1613]

Good purchase! Oh, and I do enjoy the longer format. enjoy the background, how you found the plane, its history, and what it takes to get it back into the air. Thumbs Up!

[@Matt-mo8sl]

A 210 with the gear down turns it basically into a 206 but for 27K, I'd take that any day!

[@jmwjr1900]

Loved the video. Great purchase.

[@anthonygallegos3891]

It will be interesting to come along your journey with your 210. Looking forward to it. Nice video.

[@clarencewiles963]

Well done ✅ thanks for sharing your story. Long, longer, but still a great story.

[@stvcolwill]

Definitely appreciate the longer form videos. Great purchase!

[@FlyWithZaid]

Love the longer videos, keep doing what you guys are doing u guys are awesome!!

[@ianperry3485]

I used to fly a 210R. Had an io550 upgrade with scimitar prop. Great cruiser and superb short field, did carry 6 at times. Had a Cessna Altimac AP which worked! Good on long flights. Congrats

[@johnconger6841]

Enjoyed the video, good length, keep up the good work.

[@nilslindenblad9856]

A fun watch. I'm glad you made it back safely in that 210.

[@natal777]

What a deal ! What a find 👍👍You can hardly buy a good used car for 27 K these days

[@romeomikezulu3664]

Great buy folks! She’s a keeper 💯🛩️

[@joshuatlowe]

So stoked for this video. I have a 62 210B with a very similar setup. Can’t wait to see what you guys do to improve this early centurion. Awesome deal on that plane. Obviously the hydraulic gear is scary for a ton of people, but a properly maintained system can be reliable and work well. Mine still has gear doors and has been lovingly cared for and continues to be a champion of a machine.

[@galen3406]

Great video. Congrats on a great buy!

[@87bones87]

Perfect timing! Just opened youtube and one of my favs posts a vid. Lets go!!!!!

[@JRAviation]

Boom! Enjoy!

[@tacticalpilot]

Loving this video! Its good to see good airplanes getting a second chance at life. More and more of the cessnas are left to die. Good Job JR. Thanks for this great video!

[@mikeboyle3773]

Love the longer format!

[@righthorse]

Love the longer format video. Great job What a steal!

[@Disbro10]

Just came across your channel the other day and your channel is awesome! To get to do what you do would be the goal. Keep up the great work 🤙🤙

[@TheRokko66]

I love the 210😍Its roomy and quiet and with gear retracted it flies well over 160 kt tas.

[@JeffRose-lh9vc]

Great job guy's. Love the video and your energy.

[@markdearman8236]

Awesome video guys, lovely aircraft ❤

[@BrienDunn]

Fun adventure video. Nice job guys. I like the longer format.

[@derkinator867]

love the longer format! im an aviation junkie too! vids could be 2 hours and id still watch!

[@Mariano.Bernacki]

A nightmare for resale, but a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity if you plan to keep it.

[@johnhaberle3375]

Thanks for the video. Awesome find.

[@flytoday]

always great to see you guys dipping into the profits and splurging on another maintenance project (we only ever see them flying once)

[@Smoker140]

Great purchase! Great video. Gives me hope!

[@patrickrobison9063]

Great job guys !

[@CC-fx8et]

I love these videos, happy & safe flying ☘️☘️☘️

[@josephihus2186]

Nice metallic Green. You guys are awesome to watch. Fly safe. Definitely would be cool to fly a sensa.

[@bobfox321]

You people are closet case geni ! Congrats. God Bless y'all

[@johndalton6453]

Yes looks like a great deal. Hope fixes are minor. Good luck and Great flying!

[@P381paulmc]

Keep safe, longer format is OK. Love it

[@user-cn2jp2uu6c]

It’s a no-brainer. Absolutely was a great deal. Congratulations.!!

[@user-fk6zp6he9z]

I know people have been knocking off videos about buying cheap airplanes. I enjoy watching these, its a challenge and as long as your up for the long haul and investment it can be a fun experience. If you guys do end up giving it away, My Father and I do a lot of medical missions and social assistance flying in Mexico with several Indigenous tribes and have been for the last thirty years or so. something like this would be a great tool.

[@birddawg1568]

Love the longer videos especially the flight/travel videos with new planes/cars

[@moerudyk790]

I'm living the dream thru you guys!!! Nice Deal.

[@CourtlandCTower-td3bm]

Nice Job Boy’s!PP since 1977!Thanks really enjoyed that!!

[@rockfishmiller]

Well done, nice plane, keep em comin.

[@deanmcnett1741]

Great trip guys!!

[@timf2279]

Great buy and good flight home glad it worked out.

[@peterblake5977]

Realy enjoyed that vidio , braught back memories of my checkout in an old Cessna 172 back here in Wales UK at Swansea Fairwood Common. Loved the music. Safe flying you guys.

[@redeemingthetimeministries4820]

Wow! Tremendous find. Especially since you have records from previous inspections / maintenance. Perfect plane for missions! 👍🏻✈️

[@BeauInPDX]

I like the longer form videos especially since it allows you go into a bit more detail about the adventure. Keep talking about engine management too, that's an area that a lot of us pilots could improve on. Cool plane and what a price, I can't even find a good 172 for less than about $65,000 these days!

[@billjonesnation]

Engine sounds great!

[@K5RNB]

I had a T210L for a number of years. What a great traveling machine, but goodness how often little things would keep or delay you from going sometimes!

[@RobertCauthorn]

Love the longer vids!

[@joemahan311]

Wow! Great negotiation skills and risk management. Gives regular joes some hope for the future!

[@placeyplacey]

Definitely like the longer format 👍

[@MrBerfondj]

Awesome video guys. You got a steal of a deal!

[@justingrind1908]

When I saw Jay’s hair out of place on first take off, I thought this was gonna be a long trip. But it was perfect again at the end 👊🏻

[@joshwilliams9122]

Agree with others... Awesome find, give it a good going over and install 3 point seat belts!!

[@alexandrecardoso9048]

Guys, first KZbin of yours I watch. Awesome! I wish we could find this type of deals here down in Brazil. Tks a bunch.

[@aldohattonduran5227]

J.r. I love these videos 🛩️🛩️🛩️ truly awesome 👍🏼 and the green 💚 metallic paint 🎨 is banging!

[@patrickmitchell6631]

Great ,I only watch you car videos usually but this was great,so much to flying.

[@jeffstone7912]

Really enjoyed your video. Please post more of this aircraft..

[@terrylueders]

Its not about the money! Its about the journey! And you had one hell of a journey! Keep them coming!

[@jirons2709]

Pecos FBO burritos are the lifeline of any west Texas pipeline patrol pilot. I even found a stray dog at the airport and we found a home for him. Feels like ages ago even though it’s only been 3 years.

[@hippnotikka]

That was an awesome video! Wish I could have joined you on that flight. Looked like fun. Great purchase! Beautiful plane!

[@grayhawkflighttraining4044]

I would go pretty simple but modern with the mods on the instruments. Ditch the 430 and sell it, people love that thing and you'll probably get some good money for it. Buy a Garmin 650 (ADSB & NAV/COM), GMA 342 because that old audio panel is hard to work, GTX 345 Transponder (ADSB in/out), personally I like the Garmin G5's but the 275's are nice as well, and you might as well just get the GFC500 autopilot because its so easy to operate. Also, the JPI900 engine monitor. Overall, its a little early to judge if its a Great purchase. Engines that don't run a lot tend to hide their problems. I really hope you don't find any. Definitely a good purchase and good find. Good Luck!

[@romeomikezulu3664]

Second!💯

[@rocharox]

very solid advice

[@marksimpson3968]

Like a complete story aka the longer format. Blue skies!✈️

[@curtkennedy6050]

You got a great plane. Enjoyed the ride with you guys.

[@dracovolans319]

30-45min is the sweet spot. Love the longer vids.

[@neskyz4259]

I've rescued 2 planes....my first a Piper Colt that had sat for 3 years and the second a Cherokee 140 that got 1 hour of flight time per year for 3 years. Both of them I did the same thing....bought them, fixed a few things and then flew them over 1100 miles! Great channel, glad I found the channel.

[@atWay.]

Love you all's style in finding these deals for restoration. Let's see some stars in the headliner 🌌

[@IFRSKIES]

I think you made a good deal and glad you made it back Ok. You were careful which was good to see.

[@johnnyg419]

For sure it’s worth it, especially for what you guys intend to use it for. Thats a steal. Hopefully we get to see it in more videos. 🤙🏽

[@gregsanders7610]

Great video JR, looks like a great airplane. Put in a JPI EDM 730 and fly it before you put in Gami injectors, it might surprise you how well it already is. Keep the video's coming!

[@1biggun712]

Yes on the purchase and yes on the length of the videos. Keep on keeping on boyz/BIGGUN 😋

[@darrincarroll9076]

I'm new to flying and found the video informative and entertaining. Great stuff. I would totally buy this plane, After a complete inspection.

[@taketothesky65]

Awesome buy! You definitely didn’t go wrong.

[@eddiepeterson3252]

I love the longer format videos. Do I like the airplane??? How in the heck did you luck into such a FANTASTIC Deal? I’ve been looking for my entire life for such a deal and have never found it. Please update that plane and give it a loving home as I’m sure it will be great! Good luck and happy travels!!!

[@Mike-jq9jo]

It appears to be a very good purchase so far. With a few upgrades that will easily double what you originally spent and you are going to have a great value in what you have. Great job guys!