Restoring a 1977 Piper Archer

We bought an old and run down Piper Archer, and restored it to be one of the most beautiful and technologically advanced trainers on the planet.
Follow us on social media!
Instagram: / bropilots_aviation
Twitch: / bropilots
*Video is for entertainment purposes only, always check the FAR/AIM for the most accurate and up to date information*
#aviation #restoration #airplane

[@BroPilots]

We bought an Archer and restored it to better than new condition! What’s your favourite part of the new and improved 97F?

[@andrewmgoss]

Happy to see the interior updated. You spend the most time inside but lots of people seem to have planes with funky interiors for some reason.

[@beovp91]

@@andrewmgoss once you get used to it... well, you would rather fly than pay the interior shop 10K. N32693 has pretty clean interior but it’s panels are cracking

[@BaxterretxaB]

I’m a piper arrow owner located in NC as well. Maybe we can go flying sometime. Thinking about starting a KZbin channel to share my experience with the plane as well which is a 1969 Piper arrow 200. It’s quite a different airplane now than it was 51 years ago. If you ever feel like grabbing a $100 burger let me know. Trying to meet other piper pilots in the area. Great content. I just found the channel.

[@karlheaton3848]

Seriously guys massive love for saving the Archer, the panel is incredible and the paint is beautiful. I cant help but think you should of got the Lo-Presti cowling, wingtips and gap seals too

[@bearb1asting]

Probably the one I did with a G5. But it's nice to see someone else doing what I did. I kept the gns430 and rest of the regular center stack. The wiring in the panel was a huge pain. Autopilot was also a pain. Did you put in LEDs to replace the tip strobes?

[@chriseaves9762]

That's probably the best looking Archer I've ever seen.

[@BroPilots]

Thanks Chris!

[@jackwellborn8505]

I really appreciate that you showed the total process in 1 video. Sometimes it’s a pain to have to watch an entire series

[@justdewit]

I just commented on how I wanted to see a series lol 🤣

[@BaseToFinal]

It's amazing to see start to finish in 1 video, but it's also interesting to get into some of the details a little more! We're doing a Cessna T210L rebuild which we're also documenting ;)

[@tonyrosa9885]

3:03 that is the sign of an amazing instructor, as excited as the student for the successes. Passionate about his craft and not just building time. He is a keeper. Tell your instructor to get a KZbin channel, his is very motivating.

[@PatrickJWenzel]

My favourite part was imagining myself in a position to do this. So cool guys. Definitely got broplane envy.

[@juniormwendamwenda]

Same

[@MrSeamane]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXjEZ3VmrsahpcU Aviation x

[@BryanBalak]

I'm a student pilot and I am currently flying a Piper Warrior II. This is an absolutely gorgeous aircraft, and exactly what I want in my own plane when I can afford it. Thanks for showing you can find gems out there that need just a little love to bring them to their full potential!

[@rogerblackwood8815]

I love it when younger pilots say to go across country you need GPS! What do you think we did back in the 70's and 80's? A paper chart some lines headings wind vectors and a magnetic compass works just fine, oh and a CRP1 might help with the MK1 Eyeball😁. That plane even had VOR's and they are easy enough to use. At 120Kn it is easy to keep in front of the plane! For the money you spent you could have bought another plane and leased it out on a flight school and started a business! But each to his own and if it makes you happy then crack on! Cheers from the UK.

[@unlisted773]

Was kind of thinking the same thing. That $500 iPad and the VOR's go a long way in my book. Love the new gear, but couldn't bring myself to sink that kind of dough into something that I can technically do without. Don't get me wrong, it's a beautiful bird and they did an amazing job! Kudos!

[@kde9910]

I never really understood it either why most videos I see online about cross country flying as a student has to use iPads or GPS. I started flying last yeah (in the EU) and they plain I fly as a student (C152) doesn't even have glass cockpit hell it's not even IFR capable. VOR is integrated int the radio and it has a bad CDI but thats all. They taught us to use the map instead.

[@hannahjordan714]

The lead up to the reveal of the paint job was awesome. I have seen it in person but I was still on the edge of my seat with the video making skills 🤪. My favorite part is the upgrades to the dash... We def want you guys to be safe up there.

[@lowandslow]

"We" put so much work and effort into this, "we" were so proud of the work "we" did. You wrote checks, that was the work you did.

[@whatta7793]

Right.. and they worked to be able to sign those checks.

[@wrenchinator9715]

My grandpa has an archer from around the same era, I've got a lot of fond memories sitting in that cockpit. Personally I'm a fan of the old style steam gauge avionics, but what you guys did really went well with the plane's new look. Almost looks like a whole new plane!

[@cpy]

Wow, amazing transformation! Would love to see more about the yoke wrap

[@topofthegreen]

I love when old planes get a new lease on life, much cheaper than a new one.

[@camerongoodwin2020]

Great production value. Makes my Archer II look old and tired after seeing yours!

[@MrSeamane]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXjEZ3VmrsahpcU Aviation x

[@justdewit]

Wow only a 7-minute video? So many different stories and things going on here. Could have been a 10-part series!

[@BaseToFinal]

Come check out some of our videos! ;)

[@darrenharband4072]

Its stunning inside & out

[@SgtVegas]

Thank you for mentioning the Price of the airplane. Its such an easy thing to do and so helpful to know, but in the most videos about planes and cars no one is talking about the costs. Glad you did!!

[@antoniobranch]

It’s great the two of you can get along. Especially when owning a aircraft.

[@CCitis]

Like a brand new airplane. Pretty cool showing love to an old bird!

[@TheAvaiator23]

Fresh and clean

[@HoosierPilot]

I love this! I’ve been considering an archer for my KZbin channel. I wouldn’t mind restoring one and putting the avionics I want in it if I can find it for the right price. This plane turned out amazing!

[@fritz4345]

Excellent paint job!

[@whatta7793]

$105k is an absolute steal, especially in 2024. I bet this thing has appreciated very nicely in value in the past few years!

[@andrewmgoss]

Another great video. I go back and fourth on getting a cheaper plane and building it to how I like it or getting a newer more expensive plane already built out. Nice to see this perspective.

[@mohammednawfalal-damluji686]

Congratulations on a very nice, clean and fresh looking Piper 🙂 I did my PPL in a Warrior II and I prefer the looks of a low wing over the Cessna. I'll try to get a Piper for training on my X Plane 11. This project also shows that when the research is done right, owning an a used aircraft then overhauling it is the better option vs. buying a new one from the factory, as the total price paid for this beautiful Archer is less than one third of a newly built one from the factory. This kinda shows why the new GA market is not as strong as it was until the late 70's. Aside from the regulations changes, the used market is overflowing with airframes that can be overhauled at a significantly less cost.

[@Captndarty]

I love it and I totally approve of bringing back to life to a beautiful old airplane And the fact that you were able to do it at barely over 100 grand is pretty awesome.

[@chrissams7517]

Turned out very nice

[@Spec62]

I really feel you sense of pride in restoring your Archer as you did. To be honest, I'm having that same sense of nostalgia to restore the plane I first solo'd and got my private certificate in. . a Tomahawk. You've inspired me.

[@zoozolplexOne]

What a beautiful bird !!!

[@elik1491]

Dayum this video was so epic. Really well done guys putting everything in the video together and the plane is beautiful. Can’t believe you can get such a beautiful plane for just over 100K and such advanced avionics as well. Looking forward to the next vid boys

[@AClark-gs5gl]

Currently in market for a 180 H.P. Piper Archer, but with electric trim. Will replace rectangular air vents with the round nozzle type and install Lopresti cowling/speed mods...particularly. Beautiful job done here in video!

[@anamericanentrepreneur]

What a wonderful story! Thanks for sharing it.

[@XKclassHater]

I'm only a FRESH student pilot but I hope one day I have the same adventures you guys. this is very inspiring.

[@user-ep7sk8yc7y]

Beautiful! I hope y’all made some great money on it!

[@rayforigo4747]

That was friggin AWSOME!!!! Good job guys well invested

[@Marcusfliesplanes]

This is sick. First archer I’ve ever seen that I’d actually be willing to fly!

[@DarrenMiles]

Outstanding!

[@boricuayehudim427]

Wow that's an AWESOME transformation looks like a brand new bird straight from the factory ☝🏾 I'm sure it turns heads everywhere ya go ☺️👍🏾👍🏾

[@Ponch]

That is one badass paint job!

[@lawsonhollenbaugh3626]

WOW, THIS IS AN AWESOME PIPER II GREAT JOB..!! KEEP THE VIDEOS COMING.!

[@The_Milk_Man-]

Ay I just flew this exact plane not to long ago. You guys did great work 👏!

[@dtsh4451]

Out of KLVK 😂

[@Planeviz]

Great video, thanks for sharing the journey.

[@atharvagaikwad8471]

Just want to say editing was great.especially new plane reaveling

[@BroPilots]

Thank you! 😃

[@cactus9201]

Great video and paint job!

[@coriscotupi]

Awesome restoration, great video. But I must say, I very, very much prefer the old paint scheme (to each his own I guess). Having restored the exterior to the original scheme would have been perfect IMO.

[@dtsh4451]

This bad boy is at KLVK ramp now😂

[@BaseToFinal]

A lot of fun seeing a project start to finish in one sitting! We're doing a complete restauration on a 1975 Cessna T210L while also documenting it! However we're bringing out episodes as we go. This video really makes me itch to see the finished result on our bird. I hope it looks as nice as 97F!

[@BroPilots]

That’s awesome! Cant wait to see your videos!

[@BaseToFinal]

@@BroPilots Hopefully we can meet up one day and show our birds to each other!

[@GeoTactics]

Amazing restoration. I wish I could even afford to take pilot lessons, let alone own an airplane and try a restoration.

[@richardspacetimeuhrensamml4236]

Super Restoration, sehr schönes airplane 🌟

[@AlexIsModded]

I understand why this plane will always be near and dear to you guys. That's the way I feel about the first plane I flew.

[@CAROLUSPRIMA]

I’m not a pilot. I never intend to be one. I have something approaching a phobia of flying. Still, I so enjoy shows such as this. Thanks for all the work that goes into such an excellent production.

[@BroPilots]

Thank you! We aim for our content to be enjoyable for everyone, not just aviation fans.

[@dylan6474]

She is absolutely BEAUTIFUL!

[@chrism9976]

This would be a great pilot episode for a small plane restoration series.

[@BroPilots]

Yea, we’re pretty proud of the whole thing :)

[@TheOddSavants]

Beautiful

[@finite01]

Really turned out beautiful. Congrats to you both on the plane and your PPL.

[@BroPilots]

Thank you!

[@Obiejax]

Turned out great!

[@TheOriginalCryptoPimp]

This video inspired me. This is what I want to do. Awesome stuff fellas.

[@jeffboyack5387]

I love the paint job!

[@c3vids_shorts]

Very nice restoration guys 👍

[@we10008]

Really glad to see you guys be upfront about the cost of the avionics! As you said, go big. Not entirely sure how you got a full bare metal strip custom paint job and interior and leather wrap yokes for the balance of your budget but good for you! If you liked the way your yokes turned out love to see them or get a recommendation on where to have that done. Turned out fantastic!

[@Xeniasfreewhilly67]

Holy crap! What a transformation! That thing is freaking awesome! Amazing paint job!

[@BroPilots]

Thank you!

[@Tubefish07]

Amazing! Brilliant! Cheers mates!!

[@shantanumathur1059]

Congratulations guys the plane looks beautiful

[@quinnjim]

Nicely done! I hope you found a nice hangar to keep it in.

[@piste-olero]

Wow! That is gorgeous! I thought I was a Cessna guy, but you got me thinking... Maybe I could go over to the dark side...

[@BroPilots]

Come on over, we have cookies 🍪

[@piste-olero]

@@BroPilots That's all I needed to hear... low wings rule!!!

[@PilotDaveAviation]

Wow, the plane looks amazing ! Love that GTN 750, also never thought of the ipad as the secondary.... thanks for sharing your video.

[@64wing]

That's a 650 👍 also, the iPad is just a nicety. The G5 is the legal standby or "secondary" IAW STC

[@LowWingFlyer]

iPads are nice for doing flight planning at home then bringing to the plane and uploading it to the panel. I trained in a Piper with a G1000 and my whole flight gets uploaded instantly, very nice. I still use it then as a fail safe just in case of avionics failure. Backups on backups.

[@PilotDaveAviation]

@@LowWingFlyer so true !! Happy New Year

[@Petey7]

Love the vids

[@patrickcoleman3]

You should learn old school navigation might come in handy if your glass panel or the GPS fail.

[@RickyB]

I’ve never youtubed anything aviation and find this on my home page. As a current piper employee I can’t escape work lol

[@NewajAhmed1]

One of the beautiful looking piper in the world ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@collinagne2509]

My flight school just bought that plane can’t wait to fly her.

[@ZeroThreeDelta]

Beautiful job guys.

[@BroPilots]

Thank you!

[@oreoblizzmaniacyt6244]

Yoooo I just saw this video and went to my Aspen login and it showed there was a plane coming to the fleet soon. It’s this one!!!! That’s so dope, can wait to take this beauty up sometime soon

[@BroPilots]

That’s crazy! Shes an amazing bird, we can’t wait for you to enjoy hours and hours of flight!

[@oreoblizzmaniacyt6244]

@@BroPilots I’ve been flying her for about 3 months now. Just got an engine overhaul a few weeks ago and has been great all along. Avionics are amazing and the interior is the best in the fleet. Love flying it.

[@BroPilots]

@@oreoblizzmaniacyt6244 that’s awesome! We figured that’s why she stopped flying for a bit!

[@tango-romeo]

Really nice job.

[@williamdixon1992]

Honestly I preferred the older paint scheme. It's too white . The quality of the paint job is spot on. Nice update on interrior and instrument panel.

[@franzvoss4808]

Beautiful airplane. Have flown most pipers and love them.Fly EFIS on the B 744 and A 320. Good for work, but for private purposes I prefer analog, just looks better and is more interesting.

[@mateoreyes7415]

Insane plane bro, I’m so jealous

[@erikcarvalho6130]

That’s a badass plane !!!

[@BroPilots]

Thanks!

[@manuelbranquinho6649]

Awesome work truly incredible

[@Tinybitofageek]

Just discovered your channel - awesome! Looking forward to following your journey. Fly safe and cheers all the way from Switzerland!

[@BroPilots]

Thank you!

[@GyroRon]

Looks nice, wonder how much the plane is worth now. I had a old piper tri pacer that needed fabric and paint and overhaul along with a better panel, I didn’t see it being worth doing, could end up with 50-60 grand into a plane only worth maybe 30 grand tops. B

[@marvinlopez1539]

Amazing video and work, definitely a great result. You guys inspired me to get into aviation!

[@bobbyvance4725]

Awesome

[@flyhighsted6225]

Nice Bird

[@dieglhix]

amazing

[@mnflyin5549]

1:26 We really like the performance of the 180HP bahahahahahhahahaha

[@BroPilots]

😂

[@shankthebat8654]

As I was watching the video, I decided to look up N5197F on FlightAware and happened to catch it in transit!

[@xMilesxHighxClubx]

Sick!

[@jackbrainassociates8806]

Nice job on the project. It looks like you made some good decisions on places to put your money. I just did the same to a 210 but it took 2 years.

[@rubes3927]

"Any time we wanted to fly cross country we needed additional navigation tools" ? Hhahhaa a paper map, pencil, compass and a watch usually suffice :P Fundamentals of navigation: heading and time. Stunning result though I have to say, and the leather yokes look insane! Not sure about that short-field landing though :/

[@JoshuaHambyOfficial]

Nice work. Love seeing that scheme around GMU. Didn't know that one was yours this whole time. Awesome video with some serious production quality.

[@BroPilots]

Thanks man 👍🏻 IM GIVING HER ALL SHES GOT CAPTAIN

[@Flying2ZC]

Well done guys. you could say you are doing aeronautical missionary work and restoring old birds back to better than new. Well done .

[@BroPilots]

That’s a great way to look at it 😂

[@swapilot48]

Our flying club just bought this bird!

[@BroPilots]

Nice! We genuinely hope you enjoy it, because she’s a special bird!

[@yairramos7095]

awesome

[@Blockie13]

Sweet and short video!

[@ChairmanKimchi]

Damn son! Looks great

[@rogue8853]

super old avionics. like really old and useless me- i use those avionics :(

[@BroPilots]

Hey you gotta start somewhere!

[@maxmikkelsen166]

dont worry about it man, having limited avionics only makes you a better pilot

[@rogue8853]

@@maxmikkelsen166 ive been flying for 8 years and got to CFI without glass or AP but times have changed so fast in the last 5 years its crazy what the new standard panel is now haha

[@ethanhiggins4887]

yup just stuck a new gnc 300 and adf in my 180 :D

[@JayMaverick]

Just watched another series of an airplane restoration, which turned out to be a complete fake. This is a lovely palate cleanser.

[@BroPilots]

Thank you 🤙🏻

[@lejovanmil1731]

Maybe a strange place to ask but who wants to paint this beauty for the Archer 2 for P3D🥳

[@smartycummins2500]

Pickens airport! Very familiar with that airport as we have a flight school there!

[@BroPilots]

Pickens is a great airport!

[@mnflyingchair4589]

Looks sharp