Just got my private pilot license last week, I’ve been following the channel since I arrived in Florida. Hasn’t disappointed me and loving it. Going for my instrument license now, rushing a bit. Maybe I’ll have my license just after the 310’s first new flight. Keep it up!
Congratulations! If your looking for a career then nothing wrong with fast tracking as long as you can retain the training and info. Going for instrument right after is not rushing. That’s great. You should. Training is never a bad thing until it becomes too much pressure combined with the rest of life. Then you may run into problems.
I’m sooo digging the 310. Started my aviation career at Embry Riddle in Daytona. Got my A&P there as well as Bachelor in Management. Wanted to fly but couldn’t afford the flight fees after the first semester. Dad being a E-7 in the Army I was paying my own way thru college. After working for several years post college for McDonell Douglass/Boeing I started my flight training for my PPL. Then found out I was a diabetic so lost that via a medical. Had I been able to get my multi-rating I always dreamed of getting a 310…” my favorite GA plane. And love your side comments about “never challenge or dispute the CDC.” I hear ya 5x5!
Oh Yeah, EA6B Prowler Avionics Tech here too. Very little know secret, the military doesn't go to war without Jammers. I was in VAQ-137 the Rooks & VAQ-309 the AxeHoles, oh sorry, the Axemen. Loved the show! The 310 is looking great! Hats off to the 310 crew. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
Hey, saving the 310 was a must for anyone who remembers Sky King, Penny and the Songbird! She's looking beautiful and will be even better when you get her all back together. There's no reason or justification to not reinstall the original interior pieces especially when the guys got them looking like new. Keep'em! Put'em in! Can't wait to see her back together and turnin' her props!
Jimmy... Fantastic video! EXCELLENT production. Terrific cinematography... fantastic music score... amazing editing! The quality of your videos have exponentially gotten better in the past few months. Kudos to the 310 Cleaning Crew!
I subbed at the finding of the 310. Don’t ask me why an ex trawler man who’s scared of heights want too watch a broken down ol plane being resurrected I just am 😅 keep it up jimmy 😂✌️🇬🇧
WONDERFUL!!!!! This is such a heart-warming series - for all us 310-lovers around the globe!!! For authenticity and originality, keep what ever you can - That interior came back to life, literally - and it would be a pity to scarp it for something modern & 'fancy'. The whole airplane oozes of 'the Fifties! Stay on that path!! ALL THE BEST OF LUCK - you love this airplane - you deserve to get it all right!!!
Hey Jimmy awesome volunteers 👍 to all you guys great work, and Jimmy for stepping in to our brothers in the Restration 401 project up north.Theses wonderful birds are the true honest twins of our generation keep up the great work.
My hats off to all who helped clean the 310. Very proud of the work they did. Count yourself blessed to have such wonderful volunteers. Great job guys.
Love what your doing. The 310 looks great cleaned up. Got my license in the early 90's got married and grounded due to AIDS (airport induced divorce syndrome) kid's out of school want to get back in cockpit!!! This is very inspiring to see the hard work you are doing. Living in Missouri to far to help but I'm there in sprit. CLEAR PROP!
Rodny really you make me passionate about what happened with you ..the AIDS is it really affected your marriage life?I understand the effects of retirement or leaving a work..such as depression..and belonginig to that time.
Always wondered why you did all the removal with out a mask, googles, and sometimes no gloves. I ran into this situation at a friends house years ago. Got suited up, chased everyone away, scooped, and vacuumed everything out. Then I set a fan in the area to cycle the air. Good job guys.👍
Thanks mighty mouse bgone team six for scrubbing away the mouse house smells and dribbles!!glad you could put ur sweat n time to give our jimmy the help he needed to get things moving.from all of us out here give ur selves a pat and a hooray. To effort on saving the 310,bless ur 💕 hearts.snooky pa.🤐🤪💥💯💥🤟
I have experience with mousepiss smelling interiors. Quick, easy, effective fix. If you can, leave the interior in the rain and let the sun dry it. It works better then any product you can buy.
I soloed at the age of 16 and went up through the civilian ranks until I finally realized my dream and life’s ambition to become an airline pilot. I retired as a United B737 Captain in 2018. Love your series and I am looking forward to seeing this thing fly soon.
That even looks lika an airplane again!! Keep the interior!! Looks awesome!! And if you replace it, those guys would have done all that work for nothing.....
Now the work begins! Glad you mentioned the diseases caused by the mouse crap. I’ve only got about an hours worth of vacuuming left on the Cessna 150a I’m rescuing. I’ve already made a pass down the runway to test the airspeed indicator. Looks like I’m past all the cheap fixes and now it going to cost real money if it’s going to fly.
Being a professional upholstery guy I would replace the interior upholstery,…after you know it’s going to stay in the air. : ) Let me know and I’ll cut you a deal when your ready. Save the 310 !
Hey Jimmy, I applaud your ambitious journey to raise the ole girl from the dead-at 68, and 50 years of aviating, I’m afraid I wouldn’t live long enough to see her resurrection ( mainly because my wife would shoot me first)!That said, I’m am enjoying living vicariously through your videos.One suggestion: Here in Texas , we call every one thousand $ bill spent on an airplane an “AMU” (Aviation Monetary Unit)- seems to make it it a little less painful to see all the “zeros” and easier for my brain to do the math. ;)
My name is Timothy and I am a 3rd generation airplane enthusiast. I’m currently serving as a maintainer in the USAF. I would absolutely love to more involved in the world aircraft like you are. Keep posting amazing videos!
Since bumped into this channel well can't get enough olways I keep my notifications on just just to watch Jimmy's funniest plane building ... my day won't be completed untill I watch Jimmy's uploads love it ...good job for keeping us laughing and we'll entertain...👍
Hey bro couple of comments... In all seriousness, what happened today around that airplane is what makes America great. And secondly, you are hitting it between the eyes...... Most people don't have the balls to finish what they start. Thank you for bringing us in on possibly one of the greatest projects that I have seen on TH-cam in a very long time. Can't wait to see that sucker fly. Darryl Central Florida
What’s next? Give us a timeline, engines, instruments, interior installation, wing decal, did the left wing paint match up after buffing….next video!!!!?
Great video. I was cleaning out the inside tail of a PA-28. The whole tail was full of birds nest. Lucky for me, the nest came equipped with a huge black bird that refused to go. Lots of people watching and laughing as I held the bird evicting it. What a job. I wish you luck on the planes. I love My Pillow pillows.
Hey Jimmy..love your vids…my dad was a Bonanza pilot..from 68 to 90…I have the original wooden paddle Beech propeller that was on his 47 ..straight 35.Bonanza..88”..in beautiful condition…it was removed in 68 and replaced with a aluminum 82” propeller..he had a 59 K35 Bonanza..those airplanes were bulletproof…rarely ever gave any problems
Jimmy. Thanks for what you do. Apart from the project you do, you take off a lot of stress from a lot of people. You give people a chance to escape from the hustle and bustle of their worlds to yours. For this I say God Bless you and well done 👏
Hey Jimmy. I can’t give you a thumbs down, because I love this video. I am a big fan, and I am actually looking at a 310 myself. I think you should dump the interior. I think you should start fresh with all new interior. Make the interior what you want it to be. She shines up really nice and pretty! Can’t wait to see when you reinstall the vertical and horizontal stabilizer. Will really start looking like an airplane then. Keep up the great work with the videos, iTunes into them as soon as I possibly can after you release them.
Another great video Jimmy. Well done to you and the team on a great effort with cleaning the 310. Keep up the great work. I’m looking forward to the next instalment. Best wishes from Gloucestershire, England. 🏴 🇺🇸
I’m just a young guy enjoying the passion of the last generation I love older things nothing is built like it used to be everything is built to be thrown away yet our generation sees no problem in this but what happens if you keep throwing out the old every year? something else is landing in the landfill that wasn’t even in existence the year before before you know it trash is everywhere,
Hi Jimmy, I love your videos and would love to do what you do, I have the video a thumbs down only because I don’t like black interiors. But this video is definitely a thumbs up.
Awesome Jimmy! Two questions: is the wing without stripes and cream paint the one that was replaced? How often does an aeroplane need to be polished? Its great to watch this project :)
As to the polish question, a lot of that depends on where the airplane is based, whether or not it's stored indoors or outdoors and how many flight hours it sees per year, as well as what kind of flying conditions it sees. If it's kept in a hanger, flown 200 hours per year in VFR conditions, you might only need to polish it once a year. If it's kept outdoors, flys in something like the Pacific Northwest where it's wet, rainy in flying IN instrument conditions, you might need to polish it every six months, if not more. There is no single answer for that.
@@slammerf16 Yes! LOL. It does both. The wing surface is designed to move air molecules over it smoothly. Even tiny imperfections in the surface will cause turbulence in the airflow of the wing. If you don't understand how a wing works and generates lift, please look up Bernoulli's Principal, as that is foundational to how an airplane flies. As the air flows over the top of the wing, the curvature of the wing accelerates the airflow, lowering the local pressure. There is more pressure on the underside of the wing, which causes lift. There is something called 'laminar flow' which is used in fluid dynamics, and it applies to air, as well. A laminar flow wing gives better airflow over it, versus a 'turbulent flow' wing. Not all wings are laminar flow, since it costs extra to actually make them. Piper Aircraft, for their PA-28 series of airplanes, used a laminar flow wing, and then totally destroyed the laminar flow by using exposed, rounded rivet heads across the wing. The 'tripped' the laminar flow, totally negating all of the positive aspects of it. A company called 'Laminar Flow Systems' has a series of specialized coverings for the exposed rivets that will, according to some people, can gain up to 15-20 knots of airspeed. Just by covering the exposed rivet heads. So, having said all of that, a smooth, polished surface, will reduce some of the irregularities in the shape and texture of the wing. The wax will fill microscopic imperfections, and will also allow the air to flow easier over the wing. Take your car, for instance. You wash the car, and the water just sits on it. However, add a coat of a high quality wax and polish, and then the water beads up on the surface and runs off. The same applies to waxing your airplane, and while yes, the water beads up and runs off, air molecules also will act somewhat the same. As to the look/corrosion thing, paint will, over time, oxidize. A coat of wax prevents the oxidation of the paint by becoming a sacrificial layer. Now, in the case with this 310, I'm going to assume that they also had to use a compound to bring out the color and remove layers of oxidation. At some point, that will remove the paint because it had not been cared for in 37 years. Surprisingly, the coating of dust actually helped to protect the paint, somewhat, but only to a degree. You could see that they were able to bring much of the paint back to a shiny luster, and with the addition of a coat of wax, it will maintain that for six months to a year. I hope this answers your question.
@@GaryMCurran Hi Gary I looked at the Laminar Flow Systems youtube video.....very interesting. I have a French aircraft, SUD GY80, very similar to Cherokee, and lots of rivet heads. Allan
@@victorvodkafish Allan, I am not an aerodynamicist, so I can't really tell you about your airfoil, but in looking up the specs on the Socata Horizon, your airfoil has two different parts to it, and from that alone, I would say that you do not have a laminar flow wing. But, as I said, I'm not an aerodynamicist, so I could be totally wrong. Given a clean wing, it is possible to even keep the airflow attached even farther back, giving you greater aerodynamic flow. But, literally, even bugs on the wing will trip the laminar flow, presenting a slight reduction in the efficiency of the wing.
Jimmy I bought those My Pillow Slipper awhile back and they are Great But you are absolutely correct about buying one size bigger. I highly recommend those slipper Best Wishes
How do you say anything, but Wow! However, that’s what the aviation community is all about. Need a magneto? … guy 2 hangers down has one he can sell you yellow tagged at cost. Diagnosing an attitude indicator sticky problem?… your buddy in the next row over who is an A&P has a idea. Need 6 buddies to stop over on a Saturday in 50deg temps to wash your plan … well unless you provide lunch, you might be on your own. What a great community to be a part of. Thanks Jimmy for showing how we do it in aviation.
Hey, Jimmy, the bass riff during your disclaimer is SO COOL!! We,, probably because I am a bass player - have an old USA P-bass, a sweet 5-string Ibanez, and a Peavey TNT-130 amp. I have experience in cleaning pipe organs... Mike Rowe did a "Dirty Jobs" segment on that.... dead birds, mouse and rat nests... mold, water damage, same stuff! No opinion on the interior other than, if money is the only issue, keep it; no need to spend needlessly. And thanks for the advert for My Pillow sneakers... I have some of Mike's products.... great stuff! Will get some sneakers.
Thank you guys that volunteered... above and beyond.
Just got my private pilot license last week, I’ve been following the channel since I arrived in Florida. Hasn’t disappointed me and loving it. Going for my instrument license now, rushing a bit. Maybe I’ll have my license just after the 310’s first new flight. Keep it up!
Congratulations! If your looking for a career then nothing wrong with fast tracking as long as you can retain the training and info. Going for instrument right after is not rushing. That’s great. You should. Training is never a bad thing until it becomes too much pressure combined with the rest of life. Then you may run into problems.
The free belt buckle has made the whole project worth it. Doesn't even matter if the plane flies again.
With your attitude, nothing ever disappoints you.
I vote to keep as much of the interior as possible. Looks like a lot of fun.
I’m sooo digging the 310. Started my aviation career at Embry Riddle in Daytona. Got my A&P there as well as Bachelor in Management. Wanted to fly but couldn’t afford the flight fees after the first semester. Dad being a E-7 in the Army I was paying my own way thru college. After working for several years post college for McDonell Douglass/Boeing I started my flight training for my PPL. Then found out I was a diabetic so lost that via a medical. Had I been able to get my multi-rating I always dreamed of getting a 310…” my favorite GA plane.
And love your side comments about “never challenge or dispute the CDC.” I hear ya 5x5!
Oh Yeah, EA6B Prowler Avionics Tech here too. Very little know secret, the military doesn't go to war without Jammers. I was in VAQ-137 the Rooks & VAQ-309 the AxeHoles, oh sorry, the Axemen. Loved the show! The 310 is looking great! Hats off to the 310 crew. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
That plane is just as cute as a duck wearing a hat. I'm glad you're saving her. Good on you.
Hey, saving the 310 was a must for anyone who remembers Sky King, Penny and the Songbird! She's looking beautiful and will be even better when you get her all back together. There's no reason or justification to not reinstall the original interior pieces especially when the guys got them looking like new. Keep'em! Put'em in! Can't wait to see her back together and turnin' her props!
Was pretty cool that you was on rescue rebuild! Can I get a Clear Prop!
👍 on the interior. Plane looks very handsome. Can’t wait to hear the air whippers work.
Jimmy... Fantastic video! EXCELLENT production. Terrific cinematography... fantastic music score... amazing editing! The quality of your videos have exponentially gotten better in the past few months. Kudos to the 310 Cleaning Crew!
I subbed at the finding of the 310. Don’t ask me why an ex trawler man who’s scared of heights want too watch a broken down ol plane being resurrected I just am 😅 keep it up jimmy 😂✌️🇬🇧
WONDERFUL!!!!! This is such a heart-warming series - for all us 310-lovers around the globe!!! For authenticity and originality, keep what ever you can - That interior came back to life, literally - and it would be a pity to scarp it for something modern & 'fancy'. The whole airplane oozes of 'the Fifties! Stay on that path!! ALL THE BEST OF LUCK - you love this airplane - you deserve to get it all right!!!
Hey Jimmy awesome volunteers 👍 to all you guys great work, and Jimmy for stepping in to our brothers in the Restration 401 project up north.Theses wonderful birds are the true honest twins of our generation keep up the great work.
Far out & Thanks for the 50% off
Promo code for the slippers...
Oh & the 310 is looken good too...
Awesome team 💪👨✈️ save the 310 ✈️
My hats off to all who helped clean the 310. Very proud of the work they did. Count yourself blessed to have such wonderful volunteers. Great job guys.
Love what your doing. The 310 looks great cleaned up. Got my license in the early 90's got married and grounded due to AIDS (airport induced divorce syndrome) kid's out of school want to get back in cockpit!!! This is very inspiring to see the hard work you are doing. Living in Missouri to far to help but I'm there in sprit. CLEAR PROP!
Rodny really you make me passionate about what happened with you ..the AIDS is it really affected your marriage life?I understand the effects of retirement or leaving a work..such as depression..and belonginig to that time.
Love the episode Jimmy. Thanks 💕 from New Zealand.
Always wondered why you did all the removal with out a mask, googles, and sometimes no gloves.
I ran into this situation at a friends house years ago. Got suited up, chased everyone away, scooped, and vacuumed everything out. Then I set a fan in the area to cycle the air.
Good job guys.👍
Jimmy now has bonus immunity to Hantu virus. See, the project is already paying dividends. ;-)
I still say that the 310's future graphics MUST include the Mighty Mouse Logo...
Finally we get some clean entertainment here!
Why would you consider changing out that beautiful Black interior? It look FANTASTIC
Love your channel! Good luck with the 310! Cant wait for the next episode! Following from Sweden!
Thanks mighty mouse bgone team six for scrubbing away the mouse house smells and dribbles!!glad you could put ur sweat n time to give our jimmy the help he needed to get things moving.from all of us out here give ur selves a pat and a hooray. To effort on saving the 310,bless ur 💕 hearts.snooky pa.🤐🤪💥💯💥🤟
I have experience with mousepiss smelling interiors.
Quick, easy, effective fix.
If you can, leave the interior in the rain and let the sun dry it.
It works better then any product you can buy.
Looks 310% better. Wonderful work guys.
I wanna ride in the 310. And loved your clear prop for Jason.
i did as well!
Great group of friends. The plane looks beautiful.
Wow, that cleaned up great! Looks like that layer of dust help preserve the paint!
It's incredible seeing the guys working together to help Jimmy. Thank you very much!!
I soloed at the age of 16 and went up through the civilian ranks until I finally realized my dream and life’s ambition to become an airline pilot. I retired as a United B737 Captain in 2018. Love your series and I am looking forward to seeing this thing fly soon.
That even looks lika an airplane again!! Keep the interior!! Looks awesome!! And if you replace it, those guys would have done all that work for nothing.....
Can't wait to see her back in the skies!
Hats off to the team that came to help jimmy to save the 310 writing from india
Now the work begins!
Glad you mentioned the diseases caused by the mouse crap. I’ve only got about an hours worth of vacuuming left on the Cessna 150a I’m rescuing. I’ve already made a pass down the runway to test the airspeed indicator. Looks like I’m past all the cheap fixes and now it going to cost real money if it’s going to fly.
His is one step closer to being saved Thanks Jimmy
Jimmy, love what you're doing and the way you do it! Top man! Thanks from the UK!
Your hard working volunteers did an amazing job cleaning the 310 🇺🇸
Being a professional upholstery guy I would replace the interior upholstery,…after you know it’s going to stay in the air. : )
Let me know and I’ll cut you a deal when your ready. Save the 310 !
That was AWESOME! So cool to see all those awesome old timers come out to help .
Drove by the Weed, California airport yesterday and saw an old CFD plane sitting in a field and I thought. I wonder if that would start. Lol
Thank you Jimmy for being you!
Hey Jimmy, I applaud your ambitious journey to raise the ole girl from the dead-at 68, and 50 years of aviating, I’m afraid I wouldn’t live long enough to see her resurrection ( mainly because my wife would shoot me first)!That said, I’m am enjoying living vicariously through your videos.One suggestion: Here in Texas , we call every one thousand $ bill spent on an airplane an “AMU” (Aviation Monetary Unit)- seems to make it it a little less painful to see all the “zeros” and easier for my brain to do the math. ;)
AMUs, now THAT'S funny
Requesting emergency landing, we are bingo AMUs and are struggling to stay airborne 😂
They're AMU'S in California too. Of course, that's just for gas here! Now, Car gas is more expensive than Avgas! Really!
Outstanding !!! I almost broke a sweat watching all the hard work your volunteers did.....whew!
thanks for doing this stuff and sharing it with us.
WOW!!!!!
She spiffed up real nice!!!!!!
👍 Keep her as original as possible.
love your videos. Your videos provided me with the push to finally begin my journey in getting my private pilot's license. 😎
I also like my colleagues, I have to congratulate everyone involved in this cleaning, and especially our friend's channel, very wonderful great work
My name is Timothy and I am a 3rd generation airplane enthusiast. I’m currently serving as a maintainer in the USAF. I would absolutely love to more involved in the world aircraft like you are. Keep posting amazing videos!
Nice work Jimmy we love what you do
What a ton off work that was!! Amazing how it turned out. Great job to all that helped. Love watching every time
Since bumped into this channel well can't get enough olways I keep my notifications on just just to watch Jimmy's funniest plane building ... my day won't be completed untill I watch Jimmy's uploads love it ...good job for keeping us laughing and we'll entertain...👍
I love the shameless poke at the CDC!! 🙂
Can’t wait to see it when it’s all done.
how can you not love this guy
Hey bro couple of comments...
In all seriousness, what happened today around that airplane is what makes America great.
And secondly, you are hitting it between the eyes...... Most people don't have the balls
to finish what they start.
Thank you for bringing us in on possibly one of the greatest projects that I have seen on TH-cam in a very long time.
Can't wait to see that sucker fly.
Darryl
Central Florida
Dude! That buckle fits you perfectly.
What’s next? Give us a timeline, engines, instruments, interior installation, wing decal, did the left wing paint match up after buffing….next video!!!!?
Great videos Jimmy can’t wait to see the 310 complete. Hopefully there are some more revivals in the future.
I got nothing bad to say about Mike!!! Everybody who works or worked for him has great things to say about him.
Great video. I was cleaning out the inside tail of a PA-28. The whole tail was full of birds nest. Lucky for me, the nest came equipped with a huge black bird that refused to go. Lots of people watching and laughing as I held the bird evicting it. What a job. I wish you luck on the planes. I love My Pillow pillows.
So good to see the 310 coming together - great video
This is my new favorite channel! Living the dream through you, Jimmy!! Can't wait to see it at Sun N Fun!
Hey Jimmy..love your vids…my dad was a Bonanza pilot..from 68 to 90…I have the original wooden paddle Beech propeller that was on his 47 ..straight 35.Bonanza..88”..in beautiful condition…it was removed in 68 and replaced with a aluminum 82” propeller..he had a 59 K35 Bonanza..those airplanes were bulletproof…rarely ever gave any problems
"And the door already cracked open. " 🤣 👏👏👏
Thanks for making these videos! I'm thoroughly enjoying watching you put yourself into saving these airplanes. I wish I could be there to help out.
Only Jimmy can make cleaning up mouse poop entertaining!
Absolutely loving this series Jimmy, actually made me want to get some flying lessons again. Thank you.
P.s you need a bigger welsh flag
Rwy'n cytuno (I agree)
Jimmy. Thanks for what you do. Apart from the project you do, you take off a lot of stress from a lot of people. You give people a chance to escape from the hustle and bustle of their worlds to yours. For this I say God Bless you and well done 👏
Hey Jimmy. I can’t give you a thumbs down, because I love this video. I am a big fan, and I am actually looking at a 310 myself. I think you should dump the interior. I think you should start fresh with all new interior. Make the interior what you want it to be. She shines up really nice and pretty! Can’t wait to see when you reinstall the vertical and horizontal stabilizer. Will really start looking like an airplane then. Keep up the great work with the videos, iTunes into them as soon as I possibly can after you release them.
You give the thumbs down, in the comments. 👎
There’s a beauty under that dust. Go Black Bears!
I think the 310 is just a beautiful looking piece of machinery
I dunno about dirtiest. I think that goes to rebuild rescues 401 chicken coop. Lol
Your personality makes this channel. I love watching you restore old planes.
Another great video Jimmy. Well done to you and the team on a great effort with cleaning the 310. Keep up the great work. I’m looking forward to the next instalment. Best wishes from Gloucestershire, England. 🏴 🇺🇸
Me too, from Stroud (Gloucestershire)👍
That plane looks totally different .I watch every video
I’m just a young guy enjoying the passion of the last generation I love older things nothing is built like it used to be everything is built to be thrown away yet our generation sees no problem in this but what happens if you keep throwing out the old every year? something else is landing in the landfill that wasn’t even in existence the year before before you know it trash is everywhere,
You're sponsored by Mike Lindell? Wow, I definitely did not see that one coming.
Hi Jimmy, I love your videos and would love to do what you do, I have the video a thumbs down only because I don’t like black interiors. But this video is definitely a thumbs up.
We're all with you Jenny stay on it we've got to see that 310 fly man
It looks like a different airplane. Awesome job.
Awesome Jimmy!
Two questions: is the wing without stripes and cream paint the one that was replaced?
How often does an aeroplane need to be polished?
Its great to watch this project :)
As to the polish question, a lot of that depends on where the airplane is based, whether or not it's stored indoors or outdoors and how many flight hours it sees per year, as well as what kind of flying conditions it sees. If it's kept in a hanger, flown 200 hours per year in VFR conditions, you might only need to polish it once a year. If it's kept outdoors, flys in something like the Pacific Northwest where it's wet, rainy in flying IN instrument conditions, you might need to polish it every six months, if not more.
There is no single answer for that.
@@GaryMCurran does polishing make any difference to performance? Or is it a looks/corrosion prevention thing?
@@slammerf16 Yes! LOL. It does both. The wing surface is designed to move air molecules over it smoothly. Even tiny imperfections in the surface will cause turbulence in the airflow of the wing. If you don't understand how a wing works and generates lift, please look up Bernoulli's Principal, as that is foundational to how an airplane flies. As the air flows over the top of the wing, the curvature of the wing accelerates the airflow, lowering the local pressure. There is more pressure on the underside of the wing, which causes lift. There is something called 'laminar flow' which is used in fluid dynamics, and it applies to air, as well. A laminar flow wing gives better airflow over it, versus a 'turbulent flow' wing. Not all wings are laminar flow, since it costs extra to actually make them. Piper Aircraft, for their PA-28 series of airplanes, used a laminar flow wing, and then totally destroyed the laminar flow by using exposed, rounded rivet heads across the wing. The 'tripped' the laminar flow, totally negating all of the positive aspects of it. A company called 'Laminar Flow Systems' has a series of specialized coverings for the exposed rivets that will, according to some people, can gain up to 15-20 knots of airspeed. Just by covering the exposed rivet heads.
So, having said all of that, a smooth, polished surface, will reduce some of the irregularities in the shape and texture of the wing. The wax will fill microscopic imperfections, and will also allow the air to flow easier over the wing. Take your car, for instance. You wash the car, and the water just sits on it. However, add a coat of a high quality wax and polish, and then the water beads up on the surface and runs off. The same applies to waxing your airplane, and while yes, the water beads up and runs off, air molecules also will act somewhat the same.
As to the look/corrosion thing, paint will, over time, oxidize. A coat of wax prevents the oxidation of the paint by becoming a sacrificial layer. Now, in the case with this 310, I'm going to assume that they also had to use a compound to bring out the color and remove layers of oxidation. At some point, that will remove the paint because it had not been cared for in 37 years. Surprisingly, the coating of dust actually helped to protect the paint, somewhat, but only to a degree. You could see that they were able to bring much of the paint back to a shiny luster, and with the addition of a coat of wax, it will maintain that for six months to a year.
I hope this answers your question.
@@GaryMCurran Hi Gary
I looked at the Laminar Flow Systems youtube video.....very interesting.
I have a French aircraft, SUD GY80, very similar to Cherokee, and lots of rivet heads.
Allan
@@victorvodkafish Allan, I am not an aerodynamicist, so I can't really tell you about your airfoil, but in looking up the specs on the Socata Horizon, your airfoil has two different parts to it, and from that alone, I would say that you do not have a laminar flow wing. But, as I said, I'm not an aerodynamicist, so I could be totally wrong. Given a clean wing, it is possible to even keep the airflow attached even farther back, giving you greater aerodynamic flow. But, literally, even bugs on the wing will trip the laminar flow, presenting a slight reduction in the efficiency of the wing.
I really cannot remember who I came across your videos last year but wow am I glad I did thanks Jimmy
Jimmy I bought those My Pillow Slipper awhile back and they are Great But you are absolutely correct about buying one size bigger. I highly recommend those slipper Best Wishes
Thousands love your channel. It's no wonder you were able to get volunteers out to help. Keep original interior.
Thats just amazing! Thanks for all the volunteers that helped!
Curious, if you don't agree with the CDC...why care about the Hantavirus? Hell, you should just breathe deep and enjoy yourself.
How do you say anything, but Wow! However, that’s what the aviation community is all about. Need a magneto? … guy 2 hangers down has one he can sell you yellow tagged at cost. Diagnosing an attitude indicator sticky problem?… your buddy in the next row over who is an A&P has a idea. Need 6 buddies to stop over on a Saturday in 50deg temps to wash your plan … well unless you provide lunch, you might be on your own. What a great community to be a part of. Thanks Jimmy for showing how we do it in aviation.
Big fan sir keep doing great work #save310
Wow Jimmy she looks SO MUCH better!!!!!!!!
Let go of that "My Pillow" idiot! He will get overspray all over your brand, and NOT in a good way!
I love the whole idea of this channel! Brilliant idea bringing these GA ac back to life👍👍👍👍👍
Nice to see the cleanup happening! 👍👍🤘🏻🤘🏻🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🤘🏻🤘🏻👍👍
Hey, Jimmy, the bass riff during your disclaimer is SO COOL!! We,, probably because I am a bass player - have an old USA P-bass, a sweet 5-string Ibanez, and a Peavey TNT-130 amp. I have experience in cleaning pipe organs... Mike Rowe did a "Dirty Jobs" segment on that.... dead birds, mouse and rat nests... mold, water damage, same stuff! No opinion on the interior other than, if money is the only issue, keep it; no need to spend needlessly. And thanks for the advert for My Pillow sneakers... I have some of Mike's products.... great stuff! Will get some sneakers.
Awesome Job guys on cleaning the 310...I can't wait to see the Plane when it's all put together...You the Man!! Jimmy...
First wash in 37 years... are we talking the plane or the pilot?
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Live dangerously! Keep the interior!
And the door already cracked open! 😉 😂😂 Love it Jimmy #savethe310
The 310 looks great nice work 👍