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It definitely is a really cool drive! It's a lot longer than people think though! Welcome to cha channel!

Yeah, that was a pretty crazy landing. I've since done an avionics upgrade in this plane and I just need to find the time to do a new video in it. It now has a GFC-500 autopilot. I appreciate you watching.

I'm very happy that I learned to fly using a six-pack. I think it makes you a safer (and more understanding) pilot. To me, the generations being raised on the glass cockpit look at flying as a video game! I recently upgraded some of the avionics in my arrow and decided to go with the 2 G5's. A modern(ish) update still retaining the 6-pack identity.

Thank you! I appreciate you! I think this was the one that started it all? It's weird to look back on these!

I'm working on them, albeit slowly! My real work has been crazy busy and with it being football season I'm away on the weekends a lot, so I haven't had much time to work on them unfortunately! I've been looking for someone that might want to help with editing if you know anyone!

@AccidentalAviator I know you're busy, and i didn't mean to pressure you. I'll make some inquiries about video editing help.

What software do you use for editing?

@@emylrmm I didn't take it that way. Trust me, I'd rather be working on those videos! I'm also trying to sneak it some time to get my CFI writtens out of the way 🙂

@@emylrmm Adobe Premier. It's pretty time consuming to get everything synced up, then edited down to 25-30 minutes.

Great questions. The only addition I made to the engine was the Merlin Wastegate (right after I bought it). This automatic wastegate keeps the cylinder temperatures way down. As for making it to TBO, that kinda depends on what your definition of that is. I put 6 new cylinders on it about 10 years ago, and I've had to replace a few since then (didn't get the greatest batch), but it's been a great plane and it's been purring along for a while now. If I had to complain about something, it would be the gear motor. I seem to have to replace that about every 5 years.

@@AccidentalAviator if your cylinders don't make it to factory-declared TBO, that is it - your engine doesn't make it to TBO. But do you understand *why* you have to replace cylinders? Overheat? Did you always fly with engine monitor and did you always follow temperature regimes in all phases of flight and avoided overboosting? If so, I really want to understand why you need cylinder replacement mid-time.

@@alexeygusev698 I installed an engine monitor when I bought the plane, and yes I run it under temperature specs. When I bought the plane it had a 1900 hour engine (TBO is 1800 on this engine), but it was leaking and burning oil, so we overhauled it. One thing about this engine is that it's not "turbo normalized." You take off with about 3/4 throttle and 41" of boost. 75% cruise power is roughly 33" and 2400 rpm, so you're always running over atmospheric pressures. We had a few low-compression cylinders during an annual roughly 10-12 years ago, and I erred on the safer side and decided to top it at the recommendation of my mechanic (and brother). As of right now, I believe I have around 1400 hours on it and I hardly need to put any oil in it. You can expect to do a little more maintenance on your engines with a turbo charger. They just naturally work harder. You can email me at accidentalaviator@gmail.com and I'll answer any other questions you have!

I’ve owned my plane for 33 years and have changed out cylinders despite operating the engine within proper operating parameters (using a full engine monitor) and doing frequent oil changes. My last two cylinders failed for different reasons. One because it failed a compression test and both valves were found leaking and the last cylinder was replaced due to high oil consumption. There has been a lot of debate whether cylinder component metallurgy has changed over the years since it seems a higher number of cylinders are being replaced. Unfortunately, dealing with mechanical issues come with ownership. My wife once said to me that it would have been cheaper if I had cocaine habit. 😂

@@Marauder92V Yeah, the cylinders we've replaced have all been from low compression and/or leaking through the barrel seam. It was definitely a weird batch that we got from the top-overhaul. My brother (an A&P/IA) has said for years that the metal used back pre-80s was way better and I tend to agree with him.

It really is a great plane and pretty simple to fly single-pilot.

Thanks! She's flying when she can, but she's been really busy (senior year of high school). Hopefully I'll have some good news to report on her front soon!

Hopefully getting close to solo! She told me she made 5 landings on her own yesterday.

Thanks! Let me know if I can answer any questions for you!

Yeah, I'm working on the next one. Finding time has been proving difficult lately!

Unfortunately I have to listen to them, but I probably could have it a little lower. If there's something specific you'd like to know, I'd be happy to answer it here or in email (accidentalaviator@gmail.com)

Greetings!

You’re right. I’ll take no offense at that comment. 😂

Bahaha, I see Jeff replied. :-)

It definitely got a bath on that one!

Yeah, I think we hooked another one!

Yeah, there's a 2 minute limitation (on ground) on it, and it's been ingrained in my brain to shut it off. I've had a few times where I've had a long taxi on the runway (like this) that I've left them on and gotten the Master Caution, so it's easier just to make sure they go off.

Yep. It was actually on there for most of the flight (hit something coming out of Wilmington), but I was able to post-production edit it out of just about everything. Once we got into the clouds the removal didn't look clean so I just left it in there.

Welcome aboard! I enjoy giving kids those opportunities every chance I get. Hopefully she sticks with her flying!

I'll pass along your cheers!

It very well could be! It was early in the morning that we were arriving. Sneaking in with the overnight packages!

I'll pass this along to her!

Our pleasure! I hope to have her along at some point in the future!

She's got a lot going on in her senior year, so she's flying when she can... But she'll be diving in full time soon!

She started opening up about half way through the flight and asking some really good questions!

Haha! I've been pronouncing that wrong ever since my dad turned it off on my in a Lear 23 at 40,000 feet about 35 years ago (that was a joy). I've tried to correct myself but I can't seem to get over saying it wrong. Oddly, you're the first one that has pointed this out in a year and a half of me having this channel! :-)

That's great that you got your private at 57!

@@AccidentalAviator Better late than never! But too late for the airlines. :)

@@flyinandjammin Are you doing it for fun or are you going to sneak into 135?

​@@AccidentalAviator I'd like to get my commercial and CFI and do corporate or fly lab samples all over the eastern seaboard. :) Time is running out.

@@flyinandjammin Nah, you got time and you'll enjoy it!

I think you're right!

It definitely makes me remember an amazing time in my aviation life! How do you like the 757? I wish Boeing would have continued that line!

Thank you so much! You made my week 😁

@@AccidentalAviator I absolutely love the 757. I have been flying for 42 years, have 22000+hrs, 11 type ratings, flown to 450 airports in 85 countries and the 757 has been the best ride, the most reliable ride, a pilot's plane. Half of my hours have been on the 757-200 and most of the other half on 737 variants. In my humble opinion, discontinuing the 757 production was one of Boeing's biggest mistakes. The 737-900 and all the MAXs simply do not cut it. They are junk by comparison.I will sure miss it next year when I stop flying, my last flight will be a sad day and I think I will shed more than a few tears!

@@lucycongema 😁😁😁

@@tomlee7956 Wow. That was a great reply! Full of information! Are you going to retire completely from aviation or are you looking to move into the 135 world? Either way I hope you stay in aviation in some capacity!

Agreed! She just had her first lesson in a few weeks yesterday!

Our pleasure! Thanks for watching!

Thank you!!

Thank you! You too!

Greetings!

Yes, that’s for sure!

I think we might have!

Thank you! Yes, I am leaning towards the airlines but I am keeping my options open!

Thank you! 😃

She was definitely all smiles and had an incredible day!

That's a great question, and you're the second person to ask this. I *believe* it's just a strake. It's located on the back side of the wing next to each aileron, and it's used to help the airflow across the back of the wing/aileron. It is NOT a moveable control surface.

@@AccidentalAviator Thanks you very much for the answer

@@JorgeAlarcare Any time! Let me know if I can answer anything else!

@@AccidentalAviator One more question I have seen your plane near the sea. There is a lot of salt air in that place that facilitate the corrotion Does the plane need a special kind maintenance to prevent the corrosion?

@@JorgeAlarcare Great question! The plane gets a full bath frequently and the engines get desalinization rinses at least once a month (this is an actual Williams Engine procedure)

I remember that same amazement. Honestly, I still get her butterfly feelings especially when I'm flying on beautiful days now. I still take tons of pictures of all of my flights.

I've been away from Wilmington for a while. I should be back in town tonight and will try to get it over to her! She's still talking about this flight :-)

Glad you enjoyed it. Being pretty close to minimum altitude, it made for a really good clip of the entire video!

Thank you! I'll pass it along to her (if she doesn't see it). I know she's flying today.

Thank you so much!

Thank you! I appreciate that!

Thank you! Glad you (and she) enjoyed it!

I appreciate the kind words!

Thank you!!

She had to be back for work so we went straight back to Wilmington.