OLD School ▶ NEW School: Extreme Panel & Avionics Makeover

[@angleofattack]

What’s your favorite part of the panel so far? Comment below!

[@thomasburhans244]

all! :)

[@samuelwswartz1666]

Love the G5

[@SammyTheDitchDoctor]

Yes. 😊

[@rogue8853]

@@samuelwswartz1666 looks like they went with the 275 instead of G5

[@ecossearthur]

Simplicity over all!

[@TT-ch2pz]

It looks like a whole new plane inside and out. They did a great job.

[@angleofattack]

Pretty amazing

[@WisconsinDriven]

Those guys and gals and there crazy northern accents doncha know? What a hoot! It really cracks me up there!, Hey?

[@quinnjim]

I just had New View do my panel. 1968 182 with two 275's, GNC 355 Nav/Com and a 345 audio panel. Also a JPI EDM 830 engine analyzer. Turned out nice.

[@jeremystrout23]

My favorite part is just how clean the whole install is. So perfectly done and efficiently placed, it's gorgeous!

[@angleofattack]

Thanks! A lot of time and effort went into that.

[@anthonycyr9657]

That panel is the perfect combination of old school and jet age tech, love it, and love the 172, just looks raw in ready to aviate..

[@IanHoyt]

Jessica is the true MVP here. Big s/o to her for getting me in on my first ever air to air photo shoot way back in the day. This progress looks amazing, really stoked to see the finished product soon. The carb portion was great too. Love context like that!

[@jessicavoruda]

💚 Thank you, mister! It’s been a long time..

[@IanHoyt]

@@jessicavoruda too long! Hope all is well. See you as SNF or OSH this year I hope?

[@SuperAero]

Thanks so much for inviting me to come hang out brother! 23U is looking DOPE!

[@angleofattack]

Was awesome of you to stop by.

[@troyjustet8315]

It's hard to pick a favorite. From the shinny paint to the new interior and now an amazing looking panel. You are going to have an great looking and performing plane for years. Great work.

[@sebastianruffer5184]

Your excitement at 22:16 describes it best! I can vividly remember when I saw my plane with the new panel for the first time. Imagine what Mr Cessna would think if he knew that his planes last through several generations of pilots

[@kevincollins8014]

This is definitely an amazing transformation. I love the behind the scenes filming of all the wiring and other things the avionics shop has to deal with. As always thanks for sharing this with us all.

[@angleofattack]

Thank you very much! It's a great undertaking.

[@mikercflyer7383]

Great job the shop did. I wish you interviewed Jessica about how she got into this career I would love to hear that.

[@utubewatcher360]

I am so pleased with the fact that you upgraded the yoke!! nice touch.

[@adastraperespera1]

This is an amazing..."panel" discussion!

[@onethousandtwonortheast8848]

My favorite aero goober.

[@adambradberry7540]

"Dinner in Vero Beach"...!! I used to live in vero and now visit there 5-6 times a year! wonderful place!!

[@BrittneeDrummer]

The yokes rock with the panel!

[@angleofattack]

Yup. Had to do it.

[@skyepilotte11]

Looking really great ...excellent attention to detail by Jessica and crew...

[@angleofattack]

Yup!

[@SomedayTooPulling]

Just came across this, 11/2024.. aa a 33yr aircraft mechanic, what i like is all the rewiring. It's a complex, non-visible thing that is huge for future proofing electrical gremlins.

[@aviationxaircraftinteriors]

Love this beautiful transformation, had fun creating the yokes! Thank you for letting us be a part of it!

[@jhallock]

Incredible workmanship 👏👏

[@randalldevalcourt4000]

Chris, one hellva makeover man. The panel just jumps out at ya and the yokes--well there are awesome!! Your paint guy just made it look 10yrs younger!! That crew is really awesome!! Congrats man!! You're giving me ideas for my '59 172!!

[@tjshaver2445]

Panel looks so clean and not overly crowded!!! I think you nailed it. In today's world of electronics, I think it's very easy to overdue. Some people love the look of parking a Ferrari in a chicken house but that is not the case here. Panel is very fitting for the plane.

[@markmaccani9411]

Chris, Very good video. Everything is coming together quite nice.

[@mtgraingrower]

I like the GI 275 displays. The contrast is much better than the G5 and the option for the moving map is a plus. It is a lot of detail on a small screen though. The clean layout of the new panel looks great!

[@beyforghani7962]

Wow! So happy for you. She looks beautiful! Great job of polishing her up! The panel is super cool!

[@angleofattack]

Looking super nice.

[@samhammond6370]

Awesome panel!

[@josephsener420]

The carb work was cool. Been a while since I rebuilt a carb on a Chevy in the 70’s

[@angleofattack]

That was my favorite part.

[@SVSky]

02:06 Lakefront airport, home of C.W. Lemoine

[@guitars929]

Epic makeover! Loving the videos.

[@dolhOfficial]

Love the matt black panel and the contrast with the white letters but the contrast with the orange "ANGLE OF ATTACK" is even better. I've seen the final product (all the way from Australia) and it looks fantastic. Love the colours on the Garmin GI275 Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI). It is amazing as I only expect a white needle on a black background in such a small instrument compare to a glass cockpit. Great job everyone involved.

[@1225drob]

Stoked for you!👍👍

[@VeteranAviator]

Very nice panel. Classic and modern at the same time. I went a different route with Kyle at Bushliner. He also makes a beautiful product.

[@phil413running]

Very informative and interesting to watch the progression of the new panel. Thanks for sharing!

[@MrBarbuster]

glad for you

[@gordonfeliciano4315]

It's a thing of beauty, eh! Oh, no doubt eh! Reminds me of how excited my son and I were when we did our panel back in 2020 on our 77 Grumman Tiger. Traded plastic for a nice aluminum, custom panel... replaced our stock A/I and old HSI with two G5's, added a USB power port, removed our vacuum pump, removed old wiring, cleaned things up, etc. Spent a chunk of change, but it was well worth it. I just replaced one of my mags with a SureFly as well. Now I just have to add an auto pilot and I'll be happy... or will I? Fly safe and fly often!

[@pjsministry7316]

When you get to take care of an old plane, it is a honor. You have hornored 32U.

[@angleofattack]

For sure.

[@jasongriffin7087]

Awesome looking panel the yoke looks very cool

[@angleofattack]

Thanks

[@AndyPerry1972]

I went on a Flight Experience in August for my 50th, bought for me by my better half. Since that flight, I have really wanted to do more and go for my PPL, but obviously until I have the money have just been having a go here and there on my flight sim 😀 Watching these videos is really making me want to do this even more to the point I am wondering what I can cut back on to try to save up! I love your videos and I wish I lived in Alaska as I would be enquiring on your services! Watching this series moving to the new dials is fascinating and strange at the same time, as I have just started specifically using planes in the flight sim that are old school to try to help me with the basics. I can do a flight, but not consistently and it always comes down to not fully understanding angle of attack and getting set up for level flying and then controlling with speed and trim etc. It always goes pear shaped from there and I end up all over the place with my yoke/joystick LOL I am starting to pick things up just from these videos and practising, but hopefully one day (before its too late!) I might own my own Cessna 172 or equivalent and have my PPL. The scenery here between Liverpool and Manchester in the UK though is nowhere near the beautiful scenery in Alaska. Unfortunately I don't think my future Cessna 172 will make it across the pond 😀 One thing that is amazing is watching all of these new instruments go together and realising just how clever they are! It also makes me appreciate more things like the systems in the modern airbus and the technology in AutoPilot and Fly By Wire

[@todda8695]

That looks so awesome dude! Congrats! Happy for you.

[@sphiliben]

Nice. Can’t wait to see your reaction to working fuel indication

[@WolfPilot]

I like the matte color of the panel. I am really excited Chris! A panel upgrade is in the plans for N8344T one day.. What a surprise to see Ryan show up!

[@brianberezowski5352]

AWESOME .. looking really GOOD. Look forward to the next video.👍🇨🇦👍

[@justinc5284]

Man, that detailing on the paint work certainly took years off! Looks awesome!

[@roypoe1865]

Wow. She looks amazing! Well done Brian 👏 ✔️

[@angleofattack]

The MAN!

[@doncatch1]

Enjoyed. Learned a bunch. Thanks

[@angleofattack]

You bet!

[@Jasonrcsd]

Dang! Not sure what looks best...the buff job they did on N2423U, the yokes 😎, that beautiful panel 🤩, or Jessica 😍

[@angleofattack]

Haha!

[@mudmarine1624]

me and my dad really enjoy this series, thank you so much for posting this awesome story!

[@edisontrent839]

These videos have been amazing. Thanks for documenting this adventure. Love every minute of it! Looking forward to the final reveal and how the comms panel looks.

[@nea273]

Three weeks back (Jan 9) I saw the final product in Aviation 101 episode. Looks great!

[@angleofattack]

Yup! But it's how it came together that makes it extra special.

[@tonypasolli7334]

Most excellent. It's a great video showing how much there is to do in an aircraft overhaul. Brings back memories of sitting in a jet taking everything apart and putting it all back together. Keep it up.

[@tyharbour9155]

That looks like a really awesome panel. And a really fun project

[@tompinnef6331]

Looking good - you are going to love it. Hoping the crews, family and you are doing well. Looking forward to the next video. Take care - be safe.

[@angleofattack]

Thanks! You too!

[@SammyTheDitchDoctor]

So excited to see this video. Caught a glimpse in Josh’s videos but I’ve been looking forward to seeing the build. Thank you!!

[@angleofattack]

Now you get to see the “how it’s made”

[@charliehanna684]

Awesome! The new panel and yokes are incredible! I also love the way 2423U is shining, it's like a new airplane! Very Awesome Chris!

[@angleofattack]

Yeah, we did quite a bit. Went the extra mile for sure.

[@ecossearthur]

Outstanding job!

[@Jim132518]

I've loved watching this journey, great job. (Throttle on? CLEEARR!!!)

[@buttonmonkey6845]

Nice, love the finish and style of the one piece panel 😀👋🇬🇧

[@angleofattack]

So so sick.

[@Torgonius]

That polish job looks incredible. Looks like an almost brand new plane!. The panel is nice, too! :)

[@rogue8853]

Great video and an amazing series. This was one of the best I've seen

[@adrianchristopher5867]

Very nice Brian. I watched the whole Alaska to Oshkosh series, and really enjoyed it. You must have been long awaiting this new Panel install. Dig the yokes man! Cannot wait to see the finished result! Adrian, South Africa.

[@brentbowles3489]

very nice!!

[@PocketRobber]

Great job Brian, wish my plane looked like that!

[@angleofattack]

Not many do.

[@YYChinook]

interesting set up

[@CaptMoo]

Well deserved. Congratulations

[@melodiaz3646]

Love your video’s!!!🛫🛫

[@Newberntrains]

The fact they are looking after you and found that issue with the carb says alot about the integrity of the shop Now she will run like new and feel like new too

[@angleofattack]

I totally agree. I have very happy about that.

[@jamestharp7880]

Hi Chris, Great video as usual. I used to teach in N2421U, also a 1963 172. Same color scheme and probably was on the production line at the same time. It had a carb temperature gauge that taught me a lot about carb ice. You will love having that bit of information almost as much as all that fancy avionics. When we come up in June I am bringing my son Michael. I would like you to fly with him in N2423U. He is working on his private pilot license.

[@MattnUska]

Wow nice! I’d love to come down to Homer to check out your c172.

[@pi3080]

I think the entire panel is just stunning. Love the style and personal taste that´s printed on it. What a beauty you just made Chris. Congratulations! As a non real pilot (yet)... I´d be interested to know the process you, as pilot, have to go through from an analogic to a digital cockpit. How is it to adapt to the new cockpit, buttons and everything?

[@angleofattack]

The tech is generally really well thought out and lends to it being easier than harder. I never really had issues as a pilot, although I was always looking at EFIS systems since the simulator days.

[@LHA675]

its so cool love your A2A team first contact with you was in the PMDG 737 Lession course. Regards From Germany and thank you for all your work to share it all with us.

[@angleofattack]

That was ages ago!

[@ranjrog]

Very nice! I’m in the process of replacing my carb due to weird mixture issues! Also looking at replacing the carb air box since there are parts in there that wear out as well!! Good job!

[@angleofattack]

It was about $900 to overhaul it. Worth every penny and the peace of mind.

[@kpeecee]

Excellent, really enjoying this panel renovation, absolutely love your videos. That panel and the yokes, beautiful. Can’t wait for the next episode. Have you done it yet?

[@angleofattack]

It's currently being made.

[@marsgal42]

This reminds me my last annual. The engine was making metal badly enough that we needed to do something about it and the path of least resistance was a Lycoming factory rebuilt engine (the old engine was showing signs of age anyway). Bolting in the new engine was a small part of the work: it didn't account for all the extra things that come up when you take an old plane that far apart.

[@rmiller640]

Chris. Will you have the plane in Palmer for the Gathering? Look forward to seeing it

[@BrittneeDrummer]

You got to eat at Cooper’s in Llano! Love those flights. Load the baggage compartment with BBQ when we leave lol

[@angleofattack]

Where do you think we were?! Hehe

[@BrittneeDrummer]

@@angleofattack I thought llano Tx since it’s not far from San Marcos lol! Cooper’s bbq. I could drink their vinegar based sauce! Ok now I need to split some flight hours from Ft Smith AR to llano! 😅😅

[@dsSpitfiremk4]

You did a great project giving new life to a classic. Tell us about the engine, please!

[@lcprivatepilot1969]

Rams Horn Yokes in your Cessna’s future? Regardless, beautiful panel upgrade!! Thank you!

[@stanleybest8833]

I upgraded to eyebrow lights and a spare turn n bank on the right. Not too bright for the night.

[@lcprivatepilot1969]

Awesome panel! Any plans to modernize the yokes to Ram Horn type? Also, am I alone in wanting a T-Lever Throttle, as seen on the Cessna diesel models? Thanks!

[@DWBurns]

My Arrow is about to go in for the same treatment at my local shop. Thankfully it is only a 25 min drive.

[@Ichibuns]

The flight school I rent from has aging airplanes (I know. Surprise!) The DG in any of them would precess within a couple of minutes and were totally unusable for IFR. They replaced the majority of them by adding dual G5s. I spent most of my time in G1000Nxi/GFC 700 airplanes up to my commercial so they were a really nice addition.

Great job ! Now she needs some exterior new color scheme.

[@angleofattack]

New paint, but not a new scheme! She will always be that classic scheme.

[@shotokanads3325]

Great and interesting update on what is a brilliant series of vlogs. At what point do you deide that the updates out-weight to cost of getting a newer aircraft?

[@BearWa11ace]

`~. Congrats! .~'

[@markcastelletti9850]

Chris, when you went under the front of your plane to discuss the carburetor, I noticed that your nose wheel strut appears to be disabled. It looks like you have hose clamps and maybe a rubber sleeve around what little strut shaft is exposed. I know you have an oversized front wheel and fork. So by having those installed you lose the oleo shock action on the nose?

[@spitmk3]

Panel looks great i really like the black spackle paint look. The yokes are a nice individual touch. The paint buffed up real nice, have you or will you do anything to add some paint to touch up the spots where it has clearly worn off? Paint looks mostly gone on struts, leading edges and maybe some horizontal surfaces? I'm not degrading your beautiful plane I'm just wondering if there is anything you could do to put some paint back on those spots.. or if maybe it's best to leave it alone? I bet that beautiful Panel and that Carb rebuild will really change the plane .

[@JamesPaquetteArt]

I was wondering could you do a video of measurements Pedals to seat, yoke height and depth, width of cabin etc. I'm building a sim and all those measurements would be amazingly helpful.

[@altzulu]

How do I know that guitar riff after the intro??? Is that from the show Forged In Fire?? Badass guitar 🎸

[@angleofattack]

Don't think so?

[@johnfitzpatrick2469]

G,day Chris from Sydney Australia. Favourite part of the panel: altimeter- always is. I think that is because the terrain is very hard. No but seriously, love the yoke covers and stitch. The powder coating and lettering looks amazing. Well, it's not just a matter of wiring harness and plugs into the back of avionic components. Lastly, all the mechanical moving parts of the carberator with it's sealing butterfly valve and machine threaded screws, stills worry the s&#@ out of me! (Vibration). Great film, looking forward to seeing the engine run. 🌏🇦🇺

[@ryandavis4457]

Power flow exhaust coming??

[@robertwren2289]

WOW, she was really taken apart. I'm thinking you're going to be staying with the orange color when you repaint her with the orange stitching on your yoks. I know you get an annual, so why didn't they see that your carb needed work? 🤔What a feeling you must have had seeing all this coming together.

[@angleofattack]

I’m learning it’s good to switch up mechanics now and again just to have another look.

[@zach_K]

Just like at the doctors office it’s never bad to get a second opinion on things. I’m so excited to see how she will come together and I want to see the new paint scheme. I have some ideas.

[@flysport_tedder]

11:40 anyone know what camera Ryan is using right then? Obviously not his fx3. Is it a gimballed gopro or something?

[@angleofattack]

FDR-AX700

[@alandonn8031]

Does the FAA have to re-certify the airworthyness after all of these major changes? Does NewView handle that?

[@VandalAir]

Man… I would fly with gloves on with those yokes!

[@swiftadventurer]

would like to know the products used to buff her up. I need to do same.

[@irishcurse65]

Will there be a video flying it back to AK?

[@wackaircaftmechanic2312]

I honestly don't like the upgrade, but it's your airplane, and I'm happy to see it become how you would imagine a nice 172. Insane transformation, just not for me.

[@angleofattack]

What would you have done different?

[@dylansmith6984]

Did he use aeroglaze?

[@kestrel5065]

👍👍🇬🇧

[@bigdanc.8429]

I'm sure you got friends and family pricing. But out of curiosity what would it cost the average consumer to to the same panel upgrade with the same avionics and other equipment?