I’m so very lucky to fly this aircraft. Thanks for all the great comments and with any luck, N55RL has some more videos in its future! I’ll add that Rich and Danny and the OCR experience was great. Complex transaction all things considered and Rich was knowledgeable and a straight shooter throughout. I would recommend OCR any day!
Brad, the only real obstacle for someone like yourself on the fast path to complex ownership is the insurance. Maybe you can share how you navigated that purchase in a future vid. Thanks!
Rich I’ve never seen anything more beautiful than this 421 and the new owner could not have asked for anything better that buying this from you Rich and congratulations on the sale and purchase
The most beautiful 421 I've ever seen. Inside and out! Go for it Brad. I come across fellow pilots with 10k hours that I'm nervous flying with, and some with 50 hours that are just naturals and I'd fly with them all day. Lot's of sim training in different non-normal and emergency scenarios would be a great idea for someone in Brad's position.
Great video Rich. Like the new intro. Brad is one lucky guy to have gotten that 421…timing is everything. Good on him as well for knocking out his ratings and taking on ownership of a Golden Eagle….impressive sir. Yes Rich I agree it’s good to know she’ll be in good hands. Great story.
I started flying after college, turned onto flying by a roommate who was a pilot. At the time my school was named the Warriors. As times changed the team name changed to The Golden Eagles. I was a bit confused when I noticed the this video. This pilot is an inspiration with his progressive! So go Rich and go Marquette😀
A fee wise words to the new owner: On landing and in the flare, as mains touch down, keep pulling back on the yoke which will allow the nose wheel to gently touch down as the elevator loses flight ability with the reduction in speed. As a CFII, SEL and MEL, I flew a 421B for a coal/trucking company. It’s a great plane if well maintained and pilot does periodic recurrent training and does lots of flying to build experience. Also do flights two to four times a year with an experienced 421 pilot. One other thought, donot pull power back after takeoff till at least 1500’ AGL. This will allow better survival rate if you lose an engine. Cruise climb and cruise is best at 1950 rpm and descent at 1750 rpm. If the engines are going to come apart it’s often when power is pulled back. I once lost the left engine coming out of 19k at 7k getting a step down descent from ATC. You absolutely must get the failed engine feathered like a jack rabbit on a date! Remember that the feathered position on the props has a detent notch to pass through. Look at it so you get this firmly in your mind before you fly every time. Always mentally prepare yourself for engine failure and practice what to do. This plane flies very well with one engine. I flew another almost 30 miles before landing at CAE, Columbia, SC. Reduce power on final to depreciate asymmetrical force and land like a glider of course with full flaps. The geared engines are also better maintained if idle is at 1200 rpm rather than 1000. Get on the internet and search for some written experiences of 421 pilots. Enjoy this bird and stay safe with training, flight experience and excellent maintenance. Make sure the fire retardant system is always charged. You should also have the fuel and any hydraulic system memorized in your head. Never stop learning how your plane works. Make sure you use A&P mechanics that are well experienced with 421 aircraft. You have a beautiful bird there! Blue skies!
Rich, you mention in this video that you talked to Brad about the multi vs. Single safety debate. Would you do a video on your views on how a prospective buyer should think about that?
Is that Rob's 441 parked ahead of you on the ramp back at OCR? Love to see another video with him and his bird Rich. I was just at CMA a few days ago and SoCal last week. Sure is nice and green now.
@FlyingNDriving I have a lot of confidence in Brad. He has ability and skills that I have not often seen at his level of experience. More than that, he has good judgment, and a clear understanding of the airplane and his limitations with it as he builds experience. Unfortunately, experience does not necessarily over come poor decisions or attitude when it comes to flying airplanes. Thanks for watching.
Has been a crazy year, but crazy good. I had a great instructor (shout out to Alice Paul!) and she was patient and willing to continue to challenge me and add experience. Not much time watching the ground go by in favor of yanking and banking to work on skill development. I have more learning and skill development in my future, but fortunately I’ve had and continue to have great instruction
Rich - biggest difference is Useful Load (1700 M500 vs 2350 M600); Fuel Capacity (170g M500 vs 240g M600); VMO (188 KIAS M500 vs 250 KIAS M600). Obviously the extra fuel gives you significantly more range. And some might say the biggest difference is the VMO speeds. With the M600, you don’t need to slow down during the descent like you do in the M500/Meridian.
Well, I wish him well, and I’d certainly guess that he would have stepped right into a Citation jet were it not for the Citation single pilot or ATP hour requirements. If there were a way to fast track train pilots to fly complex airplanes with extremely low hours with acceptable results, then let’s ask why the military and airlines are not doing it? I’d guess it’s because it just cannot be done with satisfactory outcomes. Me, I would also, maybe even more so, be just as concerned about finding someone who can do the repairs and maintenance without getting me killed. Any type of service work these days is just a flat out, complete, overpriced disaster. No child was left behind, and neither was any mechanic left behind either I’d guess. It is what it is. Best Wishes to all! Oh, I’d really like to know how long, how much fuel, etc. it’s takes to get back to NC.
Actually, You don’t need an ATP to fly a citation. Brad could legally fly a Citation if he did the type rating required. The ATP is only required to operate airliners. The 1500 hr for the ATP is a US only requirement because of a knee jerk reaction to the Colgan Air accident in 2009. The military ( US and internationally) and airlines (outside the US) do qualify pilots with relatively low hours. With great safety records. There’s a misconception that lots of hours equal experience and safety. The important thing is the quality of content of the hours spent training. Such training is highly structured and targeted at accomplishing set objectives. The ab-initio training of top tier airlines and militaries takes on average 300-400 hours flight time with ongoing training post qualification. That’s FO seats for airlines and PIC in various aircraft in the military including fighters.
Military has "crazy low" hour requirements, I think it's around or even under 200h until you fly the T-38 - twin engine, after burning, super sonic, category E, crazy roll rate. In general the issues is not hours, it's about how much effort you put into it in from staying current above just minimum requirements, keep learning and improving, being accountable and how serious you take flying. My father was a GA crash investigator and I've seen plenty of cases of high time pilots screwing up in ways you'd only expect from a rookie and I've met plenty of low time pilots who were on point even in hairy situations.
Maybe, but, will it not take 2 1/2 or more years training in the miltary to fly jets single pilot, operationally, in the military? Is a T-38 pilot with 200 hours allowed to fly IFR at night? And, how many pilots wash out of single pilot (fighters) training jet programs in the military? It is all about hours from the start with the FAA, from the PPL on up to ATP, or Citation Singke Pilot Waiver. Isn’t it 1000 hours minimum to fly the Citation Single Pilot? And, what about Citation single pilot insurance?
Not even close to 6 figures but I’ll fly a lot more Dual, with experienced 421 folks as part of continued training. This plane was great to fly and the OCR folks didn’t pull any punches when they put me through the paces so I have a solid foundation to build from
Very cool video and congrats on your purchase! Did you consider single-engine turbine models (TBM, Piper M, Epic) and if so, what lead you to choose the 421?@@BradHud
@@MikeTroemel I did consider those and more. Too much to cover in comment but comparing the acquisition cost, overhaul cost, and performance (speed and fuel burn), a tricked out 421c seemed superior for my use. The trade offs on the bad side didn’t ruffle my feathers and while opinions vary, I still prefer 2 piston over 1 turbine. No perfect plane though. I guess I’ll need to buy a fleet from Rich to have options any any given time! 😁
I’m so very lucky to fly this aircraft. Thanks for all the great comments and with any luck, N55RL has some more videos in its future! I’ll add that Rich and Danny and the OCR experience was great. Complex transaction all things considered and Rich was knowledgeable and a straight shooter throughout. I would recommend OCR any day!
Pleasure to work (if you can call it that), and fly with you! I know you and your family will enjoy that airplane.
Brad, the only real obstacle for someone like yourself on the fast path to complex ownership is the insurance. Maybe you can share how you navigated that purchase in a future vid. Thanks!
@@brimopmwould love to hear those details
Best of luck on your acquisition
Congratulations on being the new owner of this fabulous Airplane!
This 421 and the F90 have been stars of the show for me. Congrats! Rich will find another gem for us!
Rich I’ve never seen anything more beautiful than this 421 and the new owner could not have asked for anything better that buying this from you Rich and congratulations on the sale and purchase
Thank you Bernard!
Congrats, Brad. Wishing you many safe hours in that beauty!
That 421 couldn't have a better owner than Brad...Great buy of a beutiful aircraft
Thx Rich
Thank you!
great choice of a fantastic twin Brad ! all the best and safe flying ! greetings from LFPN
Enjoyed the format on this one….cool to see after buy with new owner.
Thank you!
ILM is lucky to be graced by this beautiful bird. If I still lived in Wilmington, I'd be keeping my eye out for her.
Congrats Brad on the purchase! That is one beautiful bird!
Most together 421 I have ever seen. I first flew a 414 Chancellor back in the 80's
The most beautiful 421 I've ever seen. Inside and out! Go for it Brad. I come across fellow pilots with 10k hours that I'm nervous flying with, and some with 50 hours that are just naturals and I'd fly with them all day. Lot's of sim training in different non-normal and emergency scenarios would be a great idea for someone in Brad's position.
Thanks and sim time is for sure on my agenda for emergency training!
Congratulations Brad! what an amazing achievement in relatively short time. Thanks Rich as always.
Thank you!
Very nice twin Cessna one of my favorites 😊
Me too!
Wow , thats a rapid rate from PPL to owning a powerful twin ....awesome achievement ....well done and congratulations !!
Great video Rich. Like the new intro. Brad is one lucky guy to have gotten that 421…timing is everything. Good on him as well for knocking out his ratings and taking on ownership of a Golden Eagle….impressive sir. Yes Rich I agree it’s good to know she’ll be in good hands. Great story.
Thank you!
Very lucky! Agreed!
..thanks again Rich..for sharing..this great plane..and the new owner's..great story..
Thank you!
I started flying after college, turned onto flying by a roommate who was a pilot. At the time my school was named the Warriors. As times changed the team name changed to The Golden Eagles. I was a bit confused when I noticed the this video. This pilot is an inspiration with his progressive! So go Rich and go Marquette😀
Congratulations, Brad.
That's your stunt double
What a nice flight, thanks guys.
Thanks for watching!
Nice show, Rich. Thanks. Great Job, Brad. Congratulations, and good luck with the plane.
Congrats Brad!! Beautiful airplane!! 8) --gary
My dad owned a FBO and was a Piper and Cessna dealer. We had a 421
that we used for charter mainly in the Pacific NW. Great aircraft.
Very NICE... Congrats Brad! ';-)
Congratulations on the beautiful plane! I am also looking at a 421C!
A fee wise words to the new owner: On landing and in the flare, as mains touch down, keep pulling back on the yoke which will allow the nose wheel to gently touch down as the elevator loses flight ability with the reduction in speed.
As a CFII, SEL and MEL, I flew a 421B for a coal/trucking company. It’s a great plane if well maintained and pilot does periodic recurrent training and does lots of flying to build experience. Also do flights two to four times a year with an experienced 421 pilot. One other thought, donot pull power back after takeoff till at least 1500’ AGL. This will allow better survival rate if you lose an engine. Cruise climb and cruise is best at 1950 rpm and descent at 1750 rpm. If the engines are going to come apart it’s often when power is pulled back. I once lost the left engine coming out of 19k at 7k getting a step down descent from ATC. You absolutely must get the failed engine feathered like a jack rabbit on a date! Remember that the feathered position on the props has a detent notch to pass through. Look at it so you get this firmly in your mind before you fly every time. Always mentally prepare yourself for engine failure and practice what to do. This plane flies very well with one engine. I flew another almost 30 miles before landing at CAE, Columbia, SC. Reduce power on final to depreciate asymmetrical force and land like a glider of course with full flaps. The geared engines are also better maintained if idle is at 1200 rpm rather than 1000. Get on the internet and search for some written experiences of 421 pilots. Enjoy this bird and stay safe with training, flight experience and excellent maintenance. Make sure the fire retardant system is always charged. You should also have the fuel and any hydraulic system memorized in your head. Never stop learning how your plane works. Make sure you use A&P mechanics that are well experienced with 421 aircraft. You have a beautiful bird there! Blue skies!
Fantastic congratulations 🎉
Congratulations 🎉
Waiting for 3 part ❤😂
I have a feeling you have’s see the last video on N55RL!
@@FlyingwithRich you got right feeling 😜
Rich, you mention in this video that you talked to Brad about the multi vs. Single safety debate. Would you do a video on your views on how a prospective buyer should think about that?
sweet ride and great backstory!!!!
Outstanding
Is that Rob's 441 parked ahead of you on the ramp back at OCR? Love to see another video with him and his bird Rich. I was just at CMA a few days ago and SoCal last week. Sure is nice and green now.
Nice video. Will be sad to see the end of 55RL from the channel.
True - such a wonderful airplane and so great to see such a robust market for them and all the upgrades to make them like new again!
Hard to believe this guy got his license six months ago and now he is buying a twin and flying it home, had to be a crazy year and half.
Let's hope it treats him well and he doesn't have to put his (very limited) experience to the test to get himself out of a jam
@FlyingNDriving I have a lot of confidence in Brad. He has ability and skills that I have not often seen at his level of experience. More than that, he has good judgment, and a clear understanding of the airplane and his limitations with it as he builds experience. Unfortunately, experience does not necessarily over come poor decisions or attitude when it comes to flying airplanes. Thanks for watching.
Has been a crazy year, but crazy good. I had a great instructor (shout out to Alice Paul!) and she was patient and willing to continue to challenge me and add experience. Not much time watching the ground go by in favor of yanking and banking to work on skill development. I have more learning and skill development in my future, but fortunately I’ve had and continue to have great instruction
@@FlyingwithRichvery true, proper decision making beforehand can definitely help as one adds to their experience and learns
Nice video. What's the small spinning white propeller symbol in the EIS at 1:05 time marker ?
Prop sync indicator
Rich - biggest difference is Useful Load (1700 M500 vs 2350 M600); Fuel Capacity (170g M500 vs 240g M600); VMO (188 KIAS M500 vs 250 KIAS M600). Obviously the extra fuel gives you significantly more range. And some might say the biggest difference is the VMO speeds. With the M600, you don’t need to slow down during the descent like you do in the M500/Meridian.
Vmo a big difference for sure I should have mentioned - thanks for the message!
Congratulations
What are the little screens on the glare shield?
Angle of attack (AOA) indicators.
Cue The Smugglers Blues...😎
you can speak about experience as if it does not matter but, one day, you will not be able to fly around without it. good luck to the low timer.
I see Jimmy's World just bought a 421c...
Please film the cross country!!
We decided to leave the camera’s at home on the flight back and focus on the trip, and training! Thanks for watching.
That’s a pretty high performance aircraft for a low hour pilot. Hope he understands not to allow himself to get behind the curve.
He has the right mentality. High performance airplanes bite plenty of experienced pilots as well.
Insurance must be a huge issue for a low time pilot in this very expensive 421. Co-pilot requirement ??
Anything is possible for the right price
Well, I wish him well, and I’d certainly guess that he would have stepped right into a Citation jet were it not for the Citation single pilot or ATP hour requirements. If there were a way to fast track train pilots to fly complex airplanes with extremely low hours with acceptable results, then let’s ask why the military and airlines are not doing it? I’d guess it’s because it just cannot be done with satisfactory outcomes. Me, I would also, maybe even more so, be just as concerned about finding someone who can do the repairs and maintenance without getting me killed. Any type of service work these days is just a flat out, complete, overpriced disaster. No child was left behind, and neither was any mechanic left behind either I’d guess. It is what it is. Best Wishes to all! Oh, I’d really like to know how long, how much fuel, etc. it’s takes to get back to NC.
Actually, You don’t need an ATP to fly a citation. Brad could legally fly a Citation if he did the type rating required. The ATP is only required to operate airliners. The 1500 hr for the ATP is a US only requirement because of a knee jerk reaction to the Colgan Air accident in 2009.
The military ( US and internationally) and airlines (outside the US) do qualify pilots with relatively low hours. With great safety records. There’s a misconception that lots of hours equal experience and safety. The important thing is the quality of content of the hours spent training. Such training is highly structured and targeted at accomplishing set objectives. The ab-initio training of top tier airlines and militaries takes on average 300-400 hours flight time with ongoing training post qualification. That’s FO seats for airlines and PIC in various aircraft in the military including fighters.
Military has "crazy low" hour requirements, I think it's around or even under 200h until you fly the T-38 - twin engine, after burning, super sonic, category E, crazy roll rate.
In general the issues is not hours, it's about how much effort you put into it in from staying current above just minimum requirements, keep learning and improving, being accountable and how serious you take flying. My father was a GA crash investigator and I've seen plenty of cases of high time pilots screwing up in ways you'd only expect from a rookie and I've met plenty of low time pilots who were on point even in hairy situations.
@@jaminthomas
Opps, my mistake, but won’t he still need 1000 hours for a Citation single pilot waiver? And, can he get insurance even then?
Maybe, but, will it not take 2 1/2 or more years training in the miltary to fly jets single pilot, operationally, in the military? Is a T-38 pilot with 200 hours allowed to fly IFR at night? And, how many pilots wash out of single pilot (fighters) training jet programs in the military? It is all about hours from the start with the FAA, from the PPL on up to ATP, or Citation Singke Pilot Waiver. Isn’t it 1000 hours minimum to fly the Citation Single Pilot? And, what about Citation single pilot insurance?
Hey rich how was ur day today?
Great day!
Anything is possible if you're willing to self insure or pay 6 figure 1st year premiums
Not even close to 6 figures but I’ll fly a lot more Dual, with experienced 421 folks as part of continued training. This plane was great to fly and the OCR folks didn’t pull any punches when they put me through the paces so I have a solid foundation to build from
@@BradHudvery surprised, just make sure you stay proficient, piston twins are the least forgiving
Very cool video and congrats on your purchase! Did you consider single-engine turbine models (TBM, Piper M, Epic) and if so, what lead you to choose the 421?@@BradHud
@@MikeTroemel I did consider those and more. Too much to cover in comment but comparing the acquisition cost, overhaul cost, and performance (speed and fuel burn), a tricked out 421c seemed superior for my use. The trade offs on the bad side didn’t ruffle my feathers and while opinions vary, I still prefer 2 piston over 1 turbine. No perfect plane though. I guess I’ll need to buy a fleet from Rich to have options any any given time! 😁
Maybe Brad will make his own TH-cam channel so we can continue to see that airplane.
Great idea
I hope so, I just subscribed. Shows one subscriber so far, maybe a few more of us subscribe it would encourage Brad to start making some content.