The Phoenix: Transforming a 1974 Airplane

[@Wannabe_Aviator]

Good job well done! Many happy flying hours to you!

[@FlyingFA]

Many thanks!

[@loicschafer]

Very nice transformation and the new livery is awesome 🤩

[@FlightSimVRDad]

Congrats on a great looking airplane. As a 3rd generation Piper guy I really appreciate what you have and what you have done with it.

[@FlyingFA]

Much appreciated, thank you.

[@StarskyUA]

Beautiful airplane! Congrats both on your buy and refubrishment! Interior looks sexy, the carbon panel may be unusual for these aircraft but it looks really cool 👍💪 Love it!

[@FlyingFA]

Thank you so much!

[@nozzhihonline8384]

Great transformation ❤

[@HugoWood-pn1zi]

Beautiful plane Danie.

[@blanchebotha4846]

Great job done Danie 👌

[@lindsayrixon7402]

Wow, that is an impressive makeover, well done. Costing would be interesting and to give others an idea of what to expect, however I do realise that is a very personal detail. Great work 👏🇦🇺

[@FlyingFA]

Thank you very much for your comment Lindsay! We've got some currency fluctuation, but all in all it was about USD 11 000. Great value.

[@derekhalford187]

Looks beautiful!

[@FlyingFA]

Thank you so much Derek!

[@Wannabe_Aviator]

Danie, if possible could you make a video on the process to purchase an aircraft in South Africa, as well as the costs associated with hangarage, insurance, maintenance and fuel price of AVGAS and how much the 235 uses per hour. Reason why I ask, is that I am looking into purchasing my own aircraft, specifically a 235 due to the high useful load. And more info is always very good to have! Thanks

[@FlyingFA]

Thank you, I love the suggestion. It's already on my mind to make a video on the purchase and I'll take note of your points.

[@FlyingFA]

I've just published the buying video and I incorporated your feedback. Let me know what you think!

[@Wannabe_Aviator]

@@FlyingFA awesome thanks will watch now thanks so much for doing it!

[@PopDisplay1]

cost?

[@FlyingFA]

USD 12k / ZAR 230k all in.

[@thegrandmo7548]

C-295 Just casually parked.