Pilot Buys His First Plane For Only $7500

[@gambog6684]

Giving back, that's what it's all about. This guy will be rewarded massively in life..Well done sir!!

[@andrewmgoss]

This dude is just about as cool as they come. I love stories like this, excellent content.

[@gambog6684]

Took the words right out of my mouth..

[@ShahidAli-yv4qy]

Yes I agree with you on this 👏

[@MrTp057]

What an inspirational interview. I've enjoyed most of your content Mike. This video isn't like most. I have to say this one inspires me to take action. Thanks Mike and Nate!

[@Robert-qp1ut]

I love the idea of flying to help a non profit! That will be something I look into once I get my licenses and some hours.

[@NotTelling51]

Neat story and a smart guy. He'll always come out on top.

[@tjmcnamara1961]

The world needs more Nates. Way to go brother!

[@1jamaican]

Great story and a great mission. I don't know you sir but I appreciate you! God Bless You and the mission you hope to serve!

[@michaelb.8953]

This guy seems to have a knack for being in the right place at the right time.

[@alabastardmasterson]

It doesn't work that way. Luck isn't lucky

[@TexasDog3]

Some people have all the luck.

[@noanyobiseniss7462]

You make your own luck, he's a go getter that got what he wanted.

[@charleslong5171]

@@noanyobiseniss7462hhcx

[@michaelyates4646]

Well I have to say that may be one of your best mate. That's a bloke worth following, that bit right at the end made me sit up a bit.

[@kpdarlie4535]

I admire stories like Mike’s and others like this one. It inspires me to not give up on my dream to buy my own aircraft and start a cargo express company here in Trinidad. Currently there is a C172N right now that’s for sale here in Trinidad that I wish I had the finances to buy It! Just have to never give up! Thanks for your channel Mike!

[@Brian-cj4bj]

Very like-able smart guy. Kudos! Good interview.

[@richmakarski2812]

What a good guy with a good heart. Great story.

[@monte882005]

Great story, really inspiring makes me wanna finish up getting my license and give back to some of these outreach groups........

[@extremerecluse2095]

This is so cool. You have shown us poor folk how to get into aviation by thinking outside the box. This guy has a real passion for his avocation. A really true inspiration to us all.

[@williamlewis8741]

wow what a great interview. this gentleman is fantastic. i actually know the group/non profit in Corona, CA. that he's talking about. At the time, I was staff photographer for the Press-Enterprise. We flew to Arizona and back. the pilot graciously gave me ten minutes of flying time in the 210 Cessna. what a small world.

[@EJWash57]

The path Nate took to getting his Private Pilot Certificate is very cool! $90 an hour (his own plane + CFI) versus $300 (rented plane + CFI)? Easy decision - if you are in a position to get those stars to align, and if you put in the work.

[@jshrawder49]

Great story! I subbed to his page and he has only 315 subscribers! I bet with the use of his plane he can do a lot of rescue work! Good job!

[@Arsenalusa]

What was his youtube page?

[@jshrawder49]

​@@Arsenalusa kzbin.info

[@richard00langdon]

This truly is the best Channel........ Mike is the best guy 👍 terrific interviews and many cool airplanes etc..... Thanks Mike keep up the great work 👏

[@prashdxb100]

Nice video mojo👏 nice to see genuine people

[@stewartw.9151]

One important tip. For that first aircraft the Grumman AA1A,B or C is the perfect choice - simple machine, decent performance, cheap to operate and maintain and run. I had one and flew 2000 hours with it very effectively and economically. Some buy a more complex, higher performance machine and find that costs escalate dramatically and they can no longer afford those growing costs. I flew my Grumman for 16 years and sold it for 10 times what I paid for it! Aircraft rarely depreciate if cared for.

[@danieltimperio6934]

Wow what an inspiring interview. Best one yet Mike!

[@DerpDerpityDerp]

What a guy! I love this story... All I gotta say is he's super deserving of his first plane. He remained patient and supportive of his wife, and made sure she's taken care of before he was even able to THINK about getting that plane. That makes total sense, given what he's passionate about, and not having airspace experience... He considered the possibilities of not being there and made sure she's set up, cause you never know. But it made me laugh, at first, I thought jeez, never been truer words, "Happy Wife Happy Life". But that's not at all with ill intent. It's actually the most loving and selfless act a man can do for his spouse. Not only do I love the way he thinks, I'm happily reminded there's people out in this world, whether you believe it or not, who's compassionately driven to leave it in a much better place than when life's journey begins. Awesome stuff.🤙 EVERYBODY should find this inspiring, as everything he does is with love. We need MUCH more love in our world.

[@redsgt09]

Great story. I too bought an inexpensive plane and got my license a few years ago.

[@glenhatchell5635]

Really liked this one. Thanks for being a big part of my 2020, Mike. Happy Holidays!

[@nojabformeeducateyourself3393]

That's what were all about. He is a Great Guy, Great Heart!!!

[@theram46]

You're one of a kind Nate. Great content MojoGrip!

[@Zuckerpuppekopf]

Glad he knew instinctively the mechanic comes first. An aircraft mechanic is God in aviation.

[@gregorygil5812]

Very Honest man! Thanks Mike for that interview!

[@hugelavalava]

Wow, what a great man. Inspired by his story. Thanks Mojo.

[@vegasplayer7387]

This was excellent! Thank you!

[@walterdeanlewis]

You sir, are my kind of guy. First lesson on the way to buy the plane!

[@waqarsyed6641]

Congratulations awesome dude. I did the same thing.... way cheaper if you buy your own airplane and learn how to fly. AWESOME

[@alabastardmasterson]

What a great dude. Amazingly sincere

[@Sebastopolmark]

GREAT story. Really shows if you have the motivation, desire and commitment "almost' anything can be achieved! !! !!!

[@CJ-si3ju]

Great Guy....enjoyed this story, great and probably the best interview you’ve done. Great Job Mojo....

[@zackeryhardy9504]

One thing to note is the fuel and maintenance can be expensive depending on how much you fly. Not to mention tiedown can be as low as 80 bucks a month to around 400 a month. Your area can make a hudge difference. I mean you could also buy a pipistrel for around 100k, but you also are running at 2-3 g/h compared to 14-15 g/h that that cesna 210 gets. Not to mention the pipistrel uses regular car fuel which is about half the price of aviation fuel. And thats not even talking about the anuel check which is more expensive depending on how complex the aircraft is. So basicly you will spend a lot more upfront, but far less over time. For most aircraft the expensive part is flying, not the initial buying price.

[@pauld3638]

You have completed what my dream is. well done. I have had a taster in Rotary and fixed would love to do rotor when the lotto comes in. Very expensive in the UK

[@colinmcewan9815]

This is wonderfully wholesome

[@alexmarkowski3859]

Hey way to go on the sound! This is so much better! Great interview style with a very likable guy with a good story.

[@Joe-jb1jf]

Nice story. I was thinking like you, but have never done anything about it. Following your dream is a wonderful thing to do. Congrats to you buddy.

[@stevemyers2092]

Hey thanks. You are a good guy, a good human. Be Safe. Be Well.

[@rafaelvilla1462]

Excellent story and great ways to get involved and help. I might try to follow his foot steps. Very inspiring. Thank you for sharing.

[@lindawilkins6075]

Great Video Mike. More people should have this guys heart

[@tomi6261]

I bought my first plane for $6000, IN ANNUAL and flying. But it was just a little Beech B19 sport. Finding a Turbo 210 for $7500....Amazing!!!! Good on you my friend! And I love your plans for it

[@kduhamel]

Excellent interview and video. I love the story. Nice job!!

[@john-lb5fu]

That's a great story about life and living your values ... well done

[@cycleark]

Awesome video, thank you MG.

[@ConstrictedCultivation]

Thanks for what you do brother! you make the world a better place!!

[@bobweyand5305]

Great presentation Mike, Thanks.

[@av8tor261]

Pilot/engineer/A&P of 30+ years here. "Buying an airplane is cheap as compared to maintaining it." I wish you the best and blue sky. Bee Safe. BTW I have a 68 337 and love the early 210. Pay attention to the gear.

[@simonwiltshire7089]

This guy is like an antidote to all the hyped up 'look at me' narcissists that poplulate the web! Fantastic :)

[@souljahroch2519]

Yeah, you're right👍

[@freedomseeker01]

Congrats on your adventure. I had a similar experience. I bought half interest in a PA28-140 at the behest of my partner who was a Fed-Ex contract pilot and certified instructor who used to run a flight service. He said if I didn't haggle on the price to his current partner, he would teach me to fly for free. I jumped at the chance, put together $7500 and was half owner before I touched the throttle. We had the plane STC'd for auto gas and I quickly elf-taught ground school and accumulated 80 hours before I took my check ride. Over time, I assumed most of the cost of maintenance and became 70% owner. I logged about 350 hours in that airplane. We later sold it for 15k as I was flying commercial a lot. I would love to have it back though. Creative thinking can get you flying for much less than you might think. Thanks for your stories. They are excellent.

[@billjamison2877]

Great job with what you are doing to help others in need. Bravo to you Sir!

[@davidberry3126]

You are a great story teller. Nice job.

[@kirklandelectricicnc]

Started my training in 1984. My new neighbor moved into our new housing track just two doors up from ours. We first met at a carpet store picking out carpet and realized they were buying a house in the same track. He looked military and later learned he was stationed a March AFB. I told him I was a electrician and owned my own company, he asked if I could add a few outlets for him, which I did. A few weeks later he called me up and invited me to go flying. I jumped on the opportunity and we drove down to March AFB and few out in a T-34 trainer. I'll never forget the first time I took control of the stick (only) he told me to keep my feet [off] the peddles in a way only a private could relate.. At that moment I was hooked, it was a child dream come true. I always loved planes, build models, flew u-control models, wanted to be a pilot but my mother thought it was to dangerous at the age of 9, so all I could do was look up at the sky and watch planes fly over our house on down wind to Burbank AP. My neighbor at the time was a captain and was a CFI-II. Finally at the age of 34 I finally started my flying instruction. I soled in 13 hours and on that day I will never forget his words of encouragement...he said, I've never had a student crash and if you crash I will kick your burnt carcass to the end of the runway. We became best friends after that.

[@yevytiver2799]

Very beautiful story, thank you for sharing!

[@ozsimguy5751]

Wow... Amazing guy and story. I'm dusting off my CPL and aim to do good too... Very inspiring. Best video yet mate!!

[@Digital-Dan]

Really good format, Mike.

[@bicycle697]

Real positive story! Thanks 👍

[@CascadiaAviation]

I watched your Grumman video a while ago when I was looking at buying an AA-1B. Pretty cool content.

[@tedk2814]

What a great story and ambition. Best of luck to you. There are many great people out there we just don't hear about. God Bless.....

[@JonMulveyGuitar]

Very inspirational! Awesome Dude! Thank Mike!

[@Limbwalker1000]

DUDE.....!!!! YOU ARE AWSOME FOR DOING WHAT YOU'RE DOING WITH THAT NON-PROFIT STUFF...!!!! CUDOS TO YOU MY FRIEND..!!!!!!!!!!!! BY FAR.....WAY...COOOOOOOOOOOOOL....!!!!! Thanks so much for giving back to the world....that needs help from all directions...You've got a huge heart buddy... : -) Steven Anthony Capizzi Columbus, Ohio USA

[@StudioRV8]

One of your best videos. Thanks!

[@rabbmuhammad2900]

Amazing story! He has more balls than me flying an experimental single turbine helicopter & he has a great heart with his charity work.

[@tomscott4723]

Great interview! Enjoy your vids!

[@toddvolpe6396]

Wow, great guy with a great story and a great dream I hope he has a great future Godspeed

[@louispatrick421]

Great vid. Thanks for sharing Mike

[@demetriousgains2594]

Great interview.👍👍👍

[@jo2ed]

Such a great interview!!

[@alfs3]

love this so much as I have the same aspirations and intermittently looking at buying a small cesna or piper that I can also use with an instructor to get my license and instrument cert too - this is encouraging and inspirational both!

[@CarDocBabaPhilipo]

Good interview Mike :)!!! Great work Nate :)!!!

[@joelvaldez537]

Great job! Enjoyed it!

[@DavidrKun]

5:55 HE PUT HIS WIFE FIRST AND AFTER 10 YEARS, OKAY NOW ITS YOUR TURN. LOL WOW

[@NitinC67]

His wife must be just as generous as him.

[@sshizas6986]

Very enjoyable and interesting video. Well done to you both.

[@BraapZ]

Awesome vid, 🔥 also supporters of O.U.R. ❤️😎👍

[@Planeviz]

Great story! A go-getter with a kind heart.

[@michaelwilliamson6061]

Great video, best of luck in the future.

[@flycory]

Great job!

[@joevenezio4458]

Awesome life you are living keep up the good work.

[@alirizvi3235]

Great interview!

[@Georgewrigley]

Great story and inspirational:)

[@freedome405]

Subimos de Rango MojoGrip👍🏽

[@ayokay123]

An absolutely captivating story.

[@thepurpleufo]

WHAT A GUY!!!!!!!!!!

[@cherfieldm]

I am blessed with your story.

[@spikekavalench]

What a good guy! Great story!

[@MsClassless]

Great interview partner!

[@thelonemodder630]

Totally love the way you think dude, very inspiring.

[@barryhuizing2804]

Great story and great person. Hope it all comes together for him.

[@ibiufos]

That's a awesome story. I'm almost done with my licence more or less I was in the same situation but couldn't afford to buy a plane so I'm hiring 1. My dream has always been that I would fly 1 day and find a way that I could help people that need support with needing to get somewhere with aviation like getting patients to the doctor's that would normally have to take a day trip, something along those lines. I love flying and can't wait to be be able to help others while living my dream. Another great video Mike safe flying. Much love and light and may Gods Angel's watch over you and keep you safe from Australia 🇦🇺 🙏 ❤️ Dean.

[@Jimidan1000]

Heck of a nice guy...with a great life story!

[@peteranderson037]

He has to be literally the only person on the planet to buy a basket case airplane, fix it up, and sell it for a net profit.

[@brucemiller8109]

Ive done it 3 times, Tri pacer, 150, Stinson 108.... Im a A&P.

[@jaredm4444]

not really, ive done a few...

[@iprofox3758]

@@brucemiller8109 a&p?

[@brucemiller8109]

@@iprofox3758 Airframe and Powerplant FAA Tech and im a IA

[@olaroti1211]

A good chat with a great guy!

[@souljahroch2519]

More dudes like 'this' in The World, please🙏✌

[@shreddder999]

1:07 Wait a minute! What happened to the plane you used to get there in the first place?? 2:05 In the United States, it is a *certificate* not a _license_

[@kevinwarren5385]

Great story! Thanks for sharing. What Ground School App did you use?

[@keith4518]

What a nice guy

[@anodebamutya4760]

Amazing 🙌🏿🙌🏿

[@pwrplnt1975]

What a great guy!

[@maskarebet5372]

Fly as high as you can, dude 💪

[@ora600600]

Great job! Amazing story!