And the gentlemen he bought it from who owned it for 27 years. He did a lot of work to it to keep it air-worthy and up-to-date through the years, not allowing an old plane to get ancient. Like putting anti-aging cream on it.
A Cherokee Six once hauled 7 of us (including pilot) and ALL our baggage from Skagway Alaska to Juneau to catch up to the ferry we missed when the train engine broke an axle on White Pass. That was in 1974. I could not believe that little plane could take off with that load but it did with power to spare- awesome plane...and pilot!
My first exposure to general aviation was in a Cherokee 235 when I was in my late 20's. It's probably why I got my pilot's license. Beautiful aircraft.
I'm amazed at how a 55-year-old updated plane is perfectly valid today, and Tom has been very kind to explain in great detail the upgrades he's made to his beautiful Cherokee. This channel is great, Bobby!
Love this PA-29-235 and miss mine. Best airplane I ever owned and flew. This one is really special and very well kept and maintained. Been watching this airplane for years. A special pilot and man. Love that new glass panel. Thank you for sharing.
Its so refreshing to listen to a gentleman of his humble caliber who has such a wealth of knowledge and enthusiastically shares with the rest of us. Piper should hire him as an ambassador for the brand. Wonderfully relaxing voice and great video, loved the exterior camera angles.
I loved that interior. Most seem to skimp on the seat cushions, esp. from the factory. Back when that plane was relatively new, it was one we used to joke was a "dope smuggler's airplane." Thanks for the video. I especially like your belly-cam.
Beautiful! I love the 235. We had a 1969 235C in the red and white with a little bit of blue on the tail paint scheme. Unfortunately it was burned by terrorists in 1977 during the Rhodesian Bush War. It was the only time I saw my dad cry. He replaced it with a Beech V35A, which in turn won its place in history as the first and only V-tail Bonanza to be equipped with twin .303 Brownings in pods under the wings. At the end of the war my father had to return it to its civilian state. After my dad passed in 1990 it was sold to a South African gentleman, who took it to Florida when he emigrated from SA.
Love the plane, one of the best old planes I've seen, love the owner too he is so humble kept giving credit to whom it was due I'm perceiving he will be a very nice person to be around with, thank you so much
I keep watching this video at least once a month, just so I can watch this wonderful gentleman fly and talk about his beautiful Piper. I would ride with him anytime!!!
As a Texan, I was looking at the landscape off to the right, as he was about to take the active,....and I was thinking "that looks like Texas"....then he said "and you can see Ft. Worth over there"!! What a super mellow guy,...would be proud to call him a friend.
Beautiful restoration/improvements. That panel is immaculate. Found you on Sailing Doodles and really loving this channel too. Edit: I love your interviewing style keeping yourself out of it and let the subject do the talking. Looks like interviewing is something you are really good at too.
I’ve come back to watch this video multiple times. Tom’s dedication to keeping his aircraft pristine is second to none and his passion for it is evident. One of the nicest Cherokee’s in the world without a doubt. Keep flying and blue skies Tom.
Tom has two great aeroplanes and great taste! I love Cobras too - especially the earlier 289s. Nice guy he deserves it all, sounds like he's earned it👍😊😊
John, thanks for looking. I flew this airplane for a few years when my friend owned it. It was just your basic white/orange and brown 1964 Cherokee 235 and cruised at 128 KTS. Now with the compete package it is an honest 145 KTS Tom G
I flew one of these with a lot more payload than 1200 lbs. It handled very well. I've got many more hours in Cessna A/Cs but this is truly a well built and engineered aircraft and a lot of fun to fly.
That Cherokee is a classic. What a sweet ride, thanks for taking us along. Tom's great and I love that he takes such pride in his plane. I'll bet he's the kind of pilot who could still fly "by the seat of his pants" as my dad says.
Tom, what a wonderful Cherokee! With most of my hours in a PA-28 160, doing 145kts is a dream! Love the paint, panel and all the upgrades. Another great video!
Wow Wow Wow! I absolutely LOVE your Cherokee 235! That panel is so amazing. Your paint is beautiful too!!! I want to sell my 140 and get one of these!!!!!!
Those are some really special airplanes he has there. And Tom seems to be a very nice and humble guy! It makes me very nostalgic to see those birds in the hangar. I took my ppl in a Tomahawk, and flew a lot of Cherokee after that. Thanks for a very interesting episode!
I miss the old Cherokee! Have a few hundred hours in the 4 cylinder model. Tom is certainly a seasoned veteran. Great gentleman and aviator! Keep flying Tom!
Thomas Grove Like my 185. Simple and reliable. Annuals are a breeze. I wonder how the current wing spar AD is going to affect this particular airplane?
I owned a Cherokee 235 back 1998. We painted it, did the interior, and upgraded the avionics. What a great airplane! Our partner wanted to trade "up" and so we did, to a 1984 Saratoga fixed gear turbo. We should have kept the 235. I fly a Saratoga II HP now, and I need the extra space; but there is a special place in my heart for the 235.
That’s a really slick Cherokee. A plane like that you can still find cheap enough to buy a nice one and dress up to make her your own. Well done 👍 Bobby
Jubileum, Thanks for looking. The trim handle on the roof is a Piper original part on the 1964 Cherokee, on the back of the part is a casing number in the metal, when cross referenced I found it is a 1962 Rambler door window crank. I guess Piper got a good deal on them back then. TomG
Three of us flew from Calgary Canada to Oshkosh in 2013 in a friends 235. I was worried about spending any time in the back seat seeing as I'm 6'1" but to my surprise it was more comfortable than the co-pilots seat. I would love to own this airplane.
In the late 1960s I used to fly a 1963 Cherokee 235, N8510W, out of Beale AFB Aero Club. Was great going into/out of Lake Tahoe with its high density altitude.
Nice cockpit upgrade. Amazing how much things have changed since the 80's when I was an avionics tech. Hey Bobby, anybody hiding a Skymaster in those hangars?
What a great aircraft, and what a great flyer. People speak of "1964 airframe", but that aircraft has been updated and gone over by so many people, and so many new parts, that I wouldn't hesitate to go up in it, have a friend with an older aircraft, and people don't realize, so much of it has been replaced or redone that it is actually more late model, than older. Love the avionics systems he had done, which makes it fly like a new craft. Tom is a great example of the best of the aviation community.
@niceguy217 I agree. A lot of these older aircraft are actually safer now then they were when they came out of the factory, especially with all the new avionics, engine and airframe upgrades. Some people like this gentleman here really take good care of their aircraft, I am not surprised at all that he won with all the great work that he put into his beautiful Piper Cherokee 235.
What a superb aircraft, quality work throughout, it is good to see it still has the 'Coffee Grinder Trim Crank' I have not used one of those in a while. Regards from the U.K.
Enjoyed this video! I soloed at Lancaster, kept an old (1960 Mooney) at Cleburne, and my son lives in the Eagle Nest area. I drive by the airport when I go see him and family. Loved listening to the gent.
Hello! It was a pleasure to see you talk about your airplane. I am wanting to become a pilot as a hobby. Do you have any advice about getting a license and what kind of plane to look for?
@@country_flyboy Yes, Hang around airports, learn the language, meet pilots. Often someone is going flying and will invite you to fly. Start out with a Cessna 152 or a piper Tomahawk. They are cheap to operate and often rent for a lot less than a 172 or Warrior
Tom...love the lights in the wing. I have a 1978 Cherokee 6 with wing tanks as well and I want to add those same landing lights to my wing. What STC is it and what kind of price range should I expect to have that installed?? My email is JCurry251@gmail.com..thanks in advance for any information that you may have! Very Nice 235!!
Really enjoyed that. Tom is such a cool gentleman. I could listen to him for hours. Love all your camera angles and glad I stuck around to the end for the bonus landing back at Eagles Nest. Great video Bobby!
I’ve got a 69 140 with an 800lb useful load. I had to remove the vacuum system and upgrade the avionics as well as remove the wheel pants since they weighed over 10lbs but we got it there. Flys really nice, has new avionics and new leather and foam and is an excellent time builder for 2 people . We fill her up and fly for 4.5 hours before we stop for fuel.
Hard to believe that’s a fifty five year old plane. One of the nicest Cherokees I’ve ever seen, Tom can be very proud.
And the gentlemen he bought it from who owned it for 27 years. He did a lot of work to it to keep it air-worthy and up-to-date through the years, not allowing an old plane to get ancient. Like putting anti-aging cream on it.
Not to mention he is rich AF🎉
Such a kind peaceful gent. Long live Tom.
Don Johnston Was going to say the same thing! Kind of guy you would love to spend some time with.
My sentiments exactly, does this 235 have an autopilot?
I was just thinking 'what a nice man'.
Me too!
I've met bankers with that humble pie demeanor. Easy credit...... uh huh.
I love how he keeps commending his friends on the field and the previous owner. Very humble guy, super knowledgeable!
I like this old guy keeps your attention on the video and know's his stuff. I really like this plane
He is chip of the old school.
Olden age but young at heart cool dude
A Cherokee Six once hauled 7 of us (including pilot) and ALL our baggage from Skagway Alaska to Juneau to catch up to the ferry we missed when the train engine broke an axle on White Pass. That was in 1974. I could not believe that little plane could take off with that load but it did with power to spare- awesome plane...and pilot!
What a beautiful aircraft. Tom has done a great job of modifying this classic. Fun video !
I want to be like Tom when I grow up.
My first exposure to general aviation was in a Cherokee 235 when I was in my late 20's. It's probably why I got my pilot's license. Beautiful aircraft.
I'm amazed at how a 55-year-old updated plane is perfectly valid today, and Tom has been very kind to explain in great detail the upgrades he's made to his beautiful Cherokee.
This channel is great, Bobby!
Sure beats paying a million bux or more for a Cirrus.
That is by far the best looking Cherokee I have ever seen! Love that paint.
Tom looks like a great dude to know. A true Texas gentleman
Love this PA-29-235 and miss mine. Best airplane I ever owned and flew. This one is really special and very well kept and maintained. Been watching this airplane for years. A special pilot and man. Love that new glass panel. Thank you for sharing.
Its so refreshing to listen to a gentleman of his humble caliber who has such a wealth of knowledge and enthusiastically shares with the rest of us. Piper should hire him as an ambassador for the brand. Wonderfully relaxing voice and great video, loved the exterior camera angles.
Thank you Rod, it was my pleasure. Bobby is a great interviewer and can really put you at ease in front of the camera. Thanks for your comments. TomG
@@thomasgrove5441 Thank you, for the video
@@thomasgrove5441 Your welcome Sir
Tom is such a nice man and so gracious. Thanks to Tom and Bobby for a great episode and a look at a simply stunning aircraft. Safe skies !
I learned to fly on a 1960's PA 28-140. I didn't appreciate it at the time but Im now a huge fan of all PA 28's. Nice video.
Bob that was a great interview. Nice airplane as well with all the upgrades. He has some serious coin invested there.
I loved that interior. Most seem to skimp on the seat cushions, esp. from the factory.
Back when that plane was relatively new, it was one we used to joke was a "dope smuggler's airplane."
Thanks for the video. I especially like your belly-cam.
Yeah. He's got a Shelby authenticated A.C. Cobra sitting in that hangar. Pretty sure he doesn't mind spending.
@@aaronbrown6266 He looks to be a Ford muscle car man too boot.
Looked like a nice car in the hangar. Was he friends with Caroll Shelby?
This plane is absolutely beautiful, love the 235. I would love to have one just like that some day.
Me too!!
Beautiful! I love the 235. We had a 1969 235C in the red and white with a little bit of blue on the tail paint scheme. Unfortunately it was burned by terrorists in 1977 during the Rhodesian Bush War. It was the only time I saw my dad cry. He replaced it with a Beech V35A, which in turn won its place in history as the first and only V-tail Bonanza to be equipped with twin .303 Brownings in pods under the wings. At the end of the war my father had to return it to its civilian state. After my dad passed in 1990 it was sold to a South African gentleman, who took it to Florida when he emigrated from SA.
Love the plane, one of the best old planes I've seen, love the owner too he is so humble kept giving credit to whom it was due I'm perceiving he will be a very nice person to be around with, thank you so much
I keep watching this video at least once a month, just so I can watch this wonderful gentleman fly and talk about his beautiful Piper. I would ride with him anytime!!!
Yep, and it helps having seen him grease those landings.
Yeah no doubt, I believe he flew for American airlines as well.
As a Texan, I was looking at the landscape off to the right, as he was about to take the active,....and I was thinking "that looks like Texas"....then he said "and you can see Ft. Worth over there"!! What a super mellow guy,...would be proud to call him a friend.
This is what life is about. I love this video.
Beautiful airplane!Very good pilot !Flew Cherokee with R/G in 71,loved it!Enjoy flying in your aviation minded country!Hello from France !
Beautiful restoration/improvements. That panel is immaculate. Found you on Sailing Doodles and really loving this channel too. Edit: I love your interviewing style keeping yourself out of it and let the subject do the talking. Looks like interviewing is something you are really good at too.
That is a beautiful air craft, very nice.
I’ve come back to watch this video multiple times. Tom’s dedication to keeping his aircraft pristine is second to none and his passion for it is evident. One of the nicest Cherokee’s in the world without a doubt. Keep flying and blue skies Tom.
Tom has two great aeroplanes and great taste! I love Cobras too - especially the earlier 289s. Nice guy he deserves it all, sounds like he's earned it👍😊😊
What a pleasure to listen to someone so knowledgeable! WOW added 15 kts with a fairing kit
John, thanks for looking. I flew this airplane for a few years when my friend owned it. It was just your basic white/orange and brown 1964 Cherokee 235 and cruised at 128 KTS. Now with the compete package it is an honest 145 KTS
Tom G
I flew one of these with a lot more payload than 1200 lbs. It handled very well. I've got many more hours in Cessna A/Cs but this is truly a well built and engineered aircraft and a lot of fun to fly.
That guy is a legend, love his passion for flying.
Tom’s planes are immaculate! Thank you for interviewing and showing us them. And thanks to Tom!
What is Tom's airplane that is his newest air-frame?
That Cherokee is a classic. What a sweet ride, thanks for taking us along. Tom's great and I love that he takes such pride in his plane. I'll bet he's the kind of pilot who could still fly "by the seat of his pants" as my dad says.
I could listen to that man speak all day. So calm and wise. Beautiful aircraft
Love the idea of these videos! What a great way for people to show off their pride and joy! Best of luck on your upcoming spring journey!
Tom, what a wonderful Cherokee! With most of my hours in a PA-28 160, doing 145kts is a dream! Love the paint, panel and all the upgrades. Another great video!
Wow Wow Wow! I absolutely LOVE your Cherokee 235! That panel is so amazing. Your paint is beautiful too!!! I want to sell my 140 and get one of these!!!!!!
Those are some really special airplanes he has there. And Tom seems to be a very nice and humble guy!
It makes me very nostalgic to see those birds in the hangar. I took my ppl in a Tomahawk, and flew a lot of Cherokee after that.
Thanks for a very interesting episode!
True definition of golden years! Beautiful airplane!
I miss the old Cherokee! Have a few hundred hours in the 4 cylinder model. Tom is certainly a seasoned veteran. Great gentleman and aviator! Keep flying Tom!
Bob you have the best equipped Piper Cherokee 235
I've flown cherokee 150's, 180's. I always wondered why they made a 235, and now I know. Beautiful airplane and a great ride along.
A Cherokee was the first plane that I got to take control of
I instructed for a Piper dealer/FBO during the ‘60’s. Flew all the Cherokees and Comanches. The 235 was my favorite Cherokee.
Yes sir, Just a good ole reliable time machine.
Thomas Grove Like my 185. Simple and reliable. Annuals are a breeze.
I wonder how the current wing spar AD is going to affect this particular airplane?
Would love to just be around this great gentleman. What a gem!
His detailed knowledge is astounding. And his respect for his wife is awesome. A wise man indeed!
You are certainly a fine gentleman Tom. Thank you for showing us your beautiful aircraft. Love those Pipers!
Tom might be ready for his own show. You do a great job on all your episodes. Always enjoyable to watch. ✈
I owned a Cherokee 235 back 1998. We painted it, did the interior, and upgraded the avionics. What a great airplane! Our partner wanted to trade "up" and so we did, to a 1984 Saratoga fixed gear turbo. We should have kept the 235. I fly a Saratoga II HP now, and I need the extra space; but there is a special place in my heart for the 235.
That’s a really slick Cherokee. A plane like that you can still find cheap enough to buy a nice one and dress up to make her your own. Well
done 👍 Bobby
One of FEW things that is still old school in that fantastic bird: the elevator trim in the roof. Love it!
Jubileum, Thanks for looking. The trim handle on the roof is a Piper original part on the 1964 Cherokee, on the back of the part is a casing number in the metal, when cross referenced I found it is a 1962 Rambler door window crank. I guess Piper got a good deal on them back then. TomG
@@thomasgrove5441 Bit of AMC in your Piper!
Three of us flew from Calgary Canada to Oshkosh in 2013 in a friends 235. I was worried about spending any time in the back seat seeing as I'm 6'1" but to my surprise it was more comfortable than the co-pilots seat. I would love to own this airplane.
Well done to the two owners, magic condition, thanks for taking us along Bobby
Enjoyed Tom as much as his beautiful airplane. Got to imagine the world is a better place with a few good gentlemen around.
Great job on the rebuild, a stunning looking aircraft!
So much fun and just easy going. Just beginning in the learning process of flying.
Such a beautiful aircraft Tom, thank you for keeping it in the air
Tom, you are a Gentleman. What great Piper examples you have. Another great video Bobby! Keep'em coming!
Bobby your king when it comes to getting your new friends to talk about their planes and adventures like you were a 20 year old friend.
Great looking plane treated with a generous amount of care!This is one of my favorite straight legged Pipers to fly.😊
A pleasure to watch and listen to this gentleman.
my late father learnt his british ppl in a Piper Cherokee 140 so this pulls my hearts springs ,thak you so much Tom
What a gem of a plane I love pipers with red and white colors, also what a dream Hangar! Congrats Tom! Living that dream sir!
Tom is my new personal hero! Awesome planes and cars, he's the man!
Beautiful bird Tom! Thanks Bob for putting the time and effort into the video. Pleasure to watch
In the late 1960s I used to fly a 1963 Cherokee 235, N8510W, out of Beale AFB Aero Club. Was great going into/out of Lake Tahoe with its high density altitude.
Thank you, that is one beautiful Piper sir!!
Real humble man with great toys & down to earth about it .
I could set in the hanger and shoot the breeze with him all day.
Gross.
Seriously, me too. Reminds me of my grandfather. And what an awesome plane to boot!
Today you would have to be 6 ft apart.
I want to buy him a bottle of whiskey and see where the conversation goes🤙👍👍
So much junk on TH-cam, glad to have found some quality! Thank you for these videos...
Agreed!
My dad had a 235 Cherokee. We loved that mighty beast!
Nice cockpit upgrade. Amazing how much things have changed since the 80's when I was an avionics tech.
Hey Bobby, anybody hiding a Skymaster in those hangars?
Love to see someone take pride in their flying machine. Nice job, Tom!
what a great plane. nice to sit next to you guys for the flight.
What a gorgeous airplane, and Tom seems like a great guy! Thanks for sharing!
Great video Bobby, I just bought a 64, it's getting the pre-buy done as I write. Mine was also totally rebuilt back in 09.
I want the Cobra! Nice plane Tom! Thanks for sharing. Thanks Bob.
He sure has some nice big boy toy's.
Nice explanation about rebuilt engines. Thanks Tom!
Gotta love the Piper 235! That model continues to demand a premium price in the used aircraft market.
I enjoyed learning more details about the Cherokee 235 thank you.
what a wonderful plane and a great vid production. thanks for showing us, and cheers from NZ
What a fine gentleman and what a beautiful aircraft.
Keep living the dream Mr. Tom. Wonderful stuff.
I'm really liking all these Flying Doodles videos, Bobby! Keep up the great work.
What a great aircraft, and what a great flyer. People speak of "1964 airframe", but that aircraft has been updated and gone over by so many people, and so many new parts, that I wouldn't hesitate to go up in it, have a friend with an older aircraft, and people don't realize, so much of it has been replaced or redone that it is actually more late model, than older. Love the avionics systems he had done, which makes it fly like a new craft. Tom is a great example of the best of the aviation community.
@niceguy217
I agree. A lot of these older aircraft are actually safer now then they were when they came out of the factory, especially with all the new avionics, engine and airframe upgrades. Some people like this gentleman here really take good care of their aircraft, I am not surprised at all that he won with all the great work that he put into his beautiful Piper Cherokee 235.
@@AviationNut , am not surprised it won either, as it is a beautiful example of the that model, and his other plane is a beauty too.
What a superb aircraft, quality work throughout, it is good to see it still has the 'Coffee Grinder Trim Crank' I have not used one of those in a while. Regards from the U.K.
This guy really takes great pride in his planes 👍🏻👍🏻
Beautiful aircraft!
Currently learning in a 140 ! Would eventually like to purchase something like this! What a beaut!
Nice! Good looking plane. That big ole Hershey bar wing will float for days :)
Buck Buchanan I noticed the same thing!! Its got that Cherokee float! Know it well!
Change Pipers for Cessnas and Ford for Dodges, and that dude has close to my dream garage. Great video!
really like the choice of the instrument panel finish. It provides really good contrast. Very cool plane and pilot.
Hi LG, Thanks took a while to match it, but finally got it right
What a beautiful airplane! And a well-deserved award at Oshkosh! Enjoyed the interview!
Thanks Mark Been fun so far!!!
Enjoyed this video! I soloed at Lancaster, kept an old (1960 Mooney) at Cleburne, and my son lives in the Eagle Nest area. I drive by the airport when I go see him and family. Loved listening to the gent.
What a beautifully updated and maintained plane! Very nice.
Thank you all for your nice comments and thoughts. Tom G
Hello!
It was a pleasure to see you talk about your airplane. I am wanting to become a pilot as a hobby. Do you have any advice about getting a license and what kind of plane to look for?
@@country_flyboy Yes, Hang around airports, learn the language, meet pilots. Often someone is going flying and will invite you to fly. Start out with a Cessna 152 or a piper Tomahawk. They are cheap to operate and often rent for a lot less than a 172 or Warrior
@@thomasgrove5441 Thank you so much. Have a nice day.
Tom...love the lights in the wing. I have a 1978 Cherokee 6 with wing tanks as well and I want to add those same landing lights to my wing. What STC is it and what kind of price range should I expect to have that installed?? My email is JCurry251@gmail.com..thanks in advance for any information that you may have! Very Nice 235!!
Just discovered your channel and I'm absolutely loving it. I wish I could meet this old fella one day.
Beautiful airplane
Really enjoyed that. Tom is such a cool gentleman. I could listen to him for hours. Love all your camera angles and glad I stuck around to the end for the bonus landing back at Eagles Nest. Great video Bobby!
Good eye pellis, not many people would catch that. Tom G
Great interview with a very engaging and likable man.
Thanks Christopher, it was a pleasure to have the opportunity to show my airplane and work with Bobby. Thanks for looking, TomG
Did my primary training in Archers and a 235. Nice flying airplane.
Lovely looking piper aircraft. Love the paint job and the interior. I wish I owned that Cherokee.
I’ve got a 69 140 with an 800lb useful load. I had to remove the vacuum system and upgrade the avionics as well as remove the wheel pants since they weighed over 10lbs but we got it there. Flys really nice, has new avionics and new leather and foam and is an excellent time builder for 2 people . We fill her up and fly for 4.5 hours before we stop for fuel.