Restoring a 1977 Piper Archer

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  • 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.
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  • @BroPilots
    @BroPilots  3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

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

    • @andrewmgoss
      @andrewmgoss 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      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
      @beovp91 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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
      @BaxterretxaB 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I’m a piper arrow owner located in NC as well. Maybe we can go flying sometime. Thinking about starting a TH-cam 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
      @karlheaton3848 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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
      @bearb1asting 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      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
    @chriseaves9762 3 ปีที่แล้ว +128

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

    • @BroPilots
      @BroPilots  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thanks Chris!

  • @jackwellborn8505
    @jackwellborn8505 3 ปีที่แล้ว +109

    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
      @justdewit 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @BaseToFinal
      @BaseToFinal 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      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
    @tonyrosa9885 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    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 TH-cam channel, his is very motivating.

  • @PatrickJWenzel
    @PatrickJWenzel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +50

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

    • @juniormwendamwenda
      @juniormwendamwenda 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same

    • @MrSeamane
      @MrSeamane 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/video/wGa6B0yanoc/w-d-xo.html Aviation x

  • @BryanBalak
    @BryanBalak ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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!

  • @hannahjordan714
    @hannahjordan714 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    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.

  • @rogerblackwood8815
    @rogerblackwood8815 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    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
      @unlisted773 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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
      @kde9910 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      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.

  • @lowandslow
    @lowandslow 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    "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
      @whatta7793 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

  • @wrenchinator9715
    @wrenchinator9715 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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!

  • @topofthegreen
    @topofthegreen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @cpy
    @cpy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @CCitis
    @CCitis 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @antoniobranch
    @antoniobranch 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @anamericanentrepreneur
    @anamericanentrepreneur 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a wonderful story! Thanks for sharing it.

  • @elik1491
    @elik1491 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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

  • @Planeviz
    @Planeviz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video, thanks for sharing the journey.

  • @andrewmgoss
    @andrewmgoss 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @rayforigo4747
    @rayforigo4747 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @darrenharband4072
    @darrenharband4072 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Its stunning inside & out

  • @Captndarty
    @Captndarty 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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.

  • @Xeniasfreewhilly67
    @Xeniasfreewhilly67 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @fritz4345
    @fritz4345 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent paint job!

  • @Obiejax
    @Obiejax 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Turned out great!

  • @SgtVegas
    @SgtVegas ปีที่แล้ว

    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!!

  • @Spec62
    @Spec62 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @hockey033747
    @hockey033747 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Ponch
    @Ponch 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That is one badass paint job!

  • @manuelbranquinho6649
    @manuelbranquinho6649 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome work truly incredible

  • @cactus9201
    @cactus9201 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video and paint job!

  • @Tubefish07
    @Tubefish07 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing! Brilliant! Cheers mates!!

  • @lawsonhollenbaugh3626
    @lawsonhollenbaugh3626 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @TheAvaiator23
    @TheAvaiator23 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fresh and clean

  • @whatta7793
    @whatta7793 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

  • @DarrenMiles
    @DarrenMiles ปีที่แล้ว

    Outstanding!

  • @dylan6474
    @dylan6474 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    She is absolutely BEAUTIFUL!

  • @camerongoodwin2020
    @camerongoodwin2020 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

    • @MrSeamane
      @MrSeamane 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/video/wGa6B0yanoc/w-d-xo.html Aviation x

  • @TheOriginalCryptoPimp
    @TheOriginalCryptoPimp 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @chrissams7517
    @chrissams7517 ปีที่แล้ว

    Turned out very nice

  • @jeffboyack5387
    @jeffboyack5387 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the paint job!

  • @shantanumathur1059
    @shantanumathur1059 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations guys the plane looks beautiful

  • @justdewit
    @justdewit 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @BaseToFinal
      @BaseToFinal 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Come check out some of our videos! ;)

  • @HoosierPilot
    @HoosierPilot 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I love this! I’ve been considering an archer for my TH-cam 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!

  • @ifpstopmotions9720
    @ifpstopmotions9720 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looking nice!

  • @mohammednawfalal-damluji686
    @mohammednawfalal-damluji686 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @boricuayehudim427
    @boricuayehudim427 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 ☺️👍🏾👍🏾

  • @c3vids_shorts
    @c3vids_shorts 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice restoration guys 👍

  • @GeoTactics
    @GeoTactics 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @whiskeybravo91
    @whiskeybravo91 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    holy crap that paint job is amazing

  • @bossmorg8145
    @bossmorg8145 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    THIS IS GREAT I LOVE IT!

  • @finite01
    @finite01 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @zoozolplexOne
    @zoozolplexOne ปีที่แล้ว

    What a beautiful bird !!!

  • @The_Milk_Man-
    @The_Milk_Man- 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @Petey7
    @Petey7 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the vids

  • @TannerP
    @TannerP 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Incredible video, best looking piper ive ever seen

    • @BroPilots
      @BroPilots  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you!

  • @tango-romeo
    @tango-romeo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really nice job.

  • @Coyote_II
    @Coyote_II 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Omg 😮😮 that is beautiful!!!!!! One of the best archers I have ever seen IN LIFE!!!!! Wow great work you guys it looks really really nice!!!

    • @BroPilots
      @BroPilots  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! We worked very hard for quite a while!

  • @Tinybitofageek
    @Tinybitofageek 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @BroPilots
      @BroPilots  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you!

  • @AClark-gs5gl
    @AClark-gs5gl 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @TheOddSavants
    @TheOddSavants 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful

  • @XKclassHater
    @XKclassHater 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @ZeroThreeDelta
    @ZeroThreeDelta 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful job guys.

  • @Flying2ZC
    @Flying2ZC ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @BroPilots
      @BroPilots  ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s a great way to look at it 😂

  • @mateoreyes7415
    @mateoreyes7415 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Insane plane bro, I’m so jealous

  • @NewajAhmed1
    @NewajAhmed1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @richardspacetimeuhrensamml4236
    @richardspacetimeuhrensamml4236 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Super Restoration, sehr schönes airplane 🌟

  • @xMilesxHighxClubx
    @xMilesxHighxClubx 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sick!

  • @quinnjim
    @quinnjim 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @AlexIsModded
    @AlexIsModded หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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.

  • @mnflyingchair4589
    @mnflyingchair4589 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks sharp

  • @JoshuaHambyOfficial
    @JoshuaHambyOfficial 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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
      @BroPilots  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks man 👍🏻 IM GIVING HER ALL SHES GOT CAPTAIN

  • @user-ep7sk8yc7y
    @user-ep7sk8yc7y 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @ChairmanKimchi
    @ChairmanKimchi 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Damn son! Looks great

  • @erikcarvalho6130
    @erikcarvalho6130 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That’s a badass plane !!!

  • @patsadventures6381
    @patsadventures6381 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video and great job. Short and to the point. Next consider the Cherokee 6 - what a great platform. I had one for many years and loved it!

    • @BroPilots
      @BroPilots  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      We ended up getting a T tail Lance! Keep an eye out for a video soon!

  • @FuegoJaguar
    @FuegoJaguar 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That paint job gave me tingles

    • @BroPilots
      @BroPilots  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I know right? 😍😍

  • @dieglhix
    @dieglhix ปีที่แล้ว

    amazing

  • @Blockie13
    @Blockie13 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sweet and short video!

  • @atharvagaikwad8471
    @atharvagaikwad8471 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @BroPilots
      @BroPilots  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! 😃

  • @PilotDaveAviation
    @PilotDaveAviation 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @64wing
      @64wing 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @LowWingFlyer
      @LowWingFlyer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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
      @PilotDaveAviation 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LowWingFlyer so true !! Happy New Year

  • @bobbyvance4725
    @bobbyvance4725 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome

  • @jackbrainassociates8806
    @jackbrainassociates8806 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @TRPGpilot
    @TRPGpilot 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice!

  • @JasonWoodard
    @JasonWoodard 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! Subscribed. Just earned my Private last month and start tailwheel training in a Citabria soon!

  • @yairramos7095
    @yairramos7095 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    awesome

  • @we10008
    @we10008 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @collinagne2509
    @collinagne2509 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @RickyB
    @RickyB 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @BaseToFinal
    @BaseToFinal 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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
      @BroPilots  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @BaseToFinal
      @BaseToFinal 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @chrism9976
    @chrism9976 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @BroPilots
      @BroPilots  3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @flyhighsted6225
    @flyhighsted6225 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice Bird

  • @franzvoss4808
    @franzvoss4808 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @marvinlopez1539
    @marvinlopez1539 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @coriscotupi
    @coriscotupi ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @8433able
    @8433able 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice

  • @piste-olero
    @piste-olero 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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
      @BroPilots  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Come on over, we have cookies 🍪

    • @piste-olero
      @piste-olero 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @oreoblizzmaniacyt6244
    @oreoblizzmaniacyt6244 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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
      @BroPilots  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @oreoblizzmaniacyt6244
      @oreoblizzmaniacyt6244 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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
      @BroPilots  3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @rubes3927
    @rubes3927 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    "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 :/

  • @airportsmanchester
    @airportsmanchester 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow Mint

  • @patrickcoleman3
    @patrickcoleman3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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