@@wstlndiesel I don’t mind the advertising,that Jimmy does. I’m sure that Jimmy’s World has a lot of expenses trying to bring us quality content. I don’t like advertising either, but I have no problem with any content providers trying to earn additional income. Jimmy and his team always provide quality and entertaining content. If you don’t want to listen to Jimmy’s advertising, then fast forward. By the way you say, “this guy” I take it you’re new to Jimmy’s World. Hopefully, Jimmy will grow on you.
Aloha Jimmy. Get some 303 Aerospace Protectant for the sticky overhead light switch. Spray a small amount around the switch plunger and work it into the switch. It will not only lubricate the moving parts of the switch, but it will also preserve the plastic components of that switch. Do that on all of the overhead switches, and they will turn on and off every time. I use 303 on everything on my cars and lots of other stuff around the house. Fan belts , trim, plastic, rubber and anything else made out of plastic or rubber, and it works wonders for making those items last. I have put 303 on the CV joint boots on my 2009 HHR SS at every oil change, and the original CV joint boots are still going strong after 240,000 miles. It is great stuff.... Congratulations on getting yourself a family airplane with a potty in it that you can use for fun outings with the family. I really enjoy your blogs and how you get down into the nitty-gritty on airplanes. My father had a Mooney MK19 that he used to fly around the country in on church mission projects. It was a sweet flying airplane, and it got better gas mileage than his Nash Rambler when it was at altitude and all trimmed out.... I have enjoyed the Elvis jet videos and the rest of your projects in Jimmy's World. Keep up the good work, and enjoy the 421 with your family along for the ride.... Aloha
The numbers thrown out here are so outrageous. The materials cost used in the exhaust for example are probably less then a couple hundred. The fleecing in aviation is absolutely criminal, and it has it's roots in the regulations. There needs to be a top down modernizing of requirements. The certification process is overly excessive and expensive. It's impossible for normal middle class people to afford. It wasn't like this in the 70's and early 80's.
It's the same problem you see in medical equipment. You are paying for the inevitable future lawsuits when people leave the land of the concious when attached to or in the given piece of equipment. It's the only way for these companies to remain in business and ensure profitability.
to me, i worry more for our A&Ps… this absurdity is ensuring owners dont want to pay any more for mechanical work because the items themselves cost way too much. If it was low, A&Ps can get a fair pay and id be glad to pay it to them.
Guy once hired me to ferry a "cheap" Cessna 421 from SRQ to XNA. 3 months, 4 trips to SRQ, 4 mechanics, and 3 in flight emergencies later... We made it to Arkansas.
Great to see this bird up and flying. I've owned many 310s, 340s, 414s, 421s and currently a 1984 Conquest 1. You could say I'm a twin Cessna lover. The Ram upgrades makes this an entirely different aircraft. You're really going to enjoy it. FYI, the Ram winglet package adds nearly 38" to the span and if I recall correctly they are 36" tall. I believe the (RAM) published increase in climb is 240fpm and 65fpm OEI (which in my opinion is more crucial). Personally, I think they do significantly better than that. Between the winglets and Micro AeroDynamics VGs a 421 behaves like a different animal, a much better animal. Fuselage strakes will also add close to 10 knots. Fun fact on the subject.....Only non-trailing link equipped 421s (1976-79) are able to have winglets installed. This bird has many of the sought after (and ones that actually make a difference) modifications and or upgrades. Godspeed, you're going to love it.
You really need to come across the pond to visit the UK. If you happen to pop into Manchester Barton EGCB I am sure there will be many of us to give you a big warm welcome.
@10:10 The Radar is synchronizing it's direction. The sound is stepper motors pushing the dish to it's limits, kind of like setting it to 0,0 position. (I'm a former radar technician).
Great machine Jimmy. A word of caution though - if you plan on flying in IMC regularly (ie in all seasons), do get the right side AH fixed (you’ll regret not doing it when the primary fails on a dark and stormy night…😁). Speaking of stormy weather, do also get either the WXR or the stormscope fixed (many GA aviators are no longer with us when they bumbled into a CB). What cost do you put on your life and those of your loved ones? Just sayin’. Oh - one last thing as a matter of great urgency! Get that dodgy FO’s AH fully covered so it doesn’t distract you when in IMC. Costs you nothing except a piece of paper and some tape😁
Hi Jimmy!! Congratulations on getting your plane fixed!! The best use for that plane with that range is to transport low income cancer patients to their treatment, especially kids and their parents!! I’m sure many of your followers will contribute to that!!! ❤
Rule: He who uses the evacuation tube has to clean the outside of the aircraft where that which is evacuated covers. The moral is to use the bucket with the fresh step kitty litter like the distaff personnel use. Or even more plainly, man up and "Squat to Pee" and keep the exterior of the bird much cleaner.
A friend dad was a army air corps mechanic working on US marked British Spitfires, flown by US pilots. He recalled the way they checked for coolant leaks was to crawl under the fus., lick the belly skin. If it tasted sweet, you had a glycol leak. If salty....well...
As a mechanic, I totally agree. Especially when the owner complains about me having to clean the corrosion off the belly and repaint it. This repair happened every year at annual on one particular airplane for his trips from Florida to Ohio. I mentioned to him why don’t you just let me paint it in black exhaust paint back there for extra protection🤣
What a GREAT airplane! Wishing you and your family a ton of great adventures, and I hope you'll bring us along for the ride. I'm glad you have a "Long Range Flight Extender". LOL I use to have a Cessna 205 with 8 gal. tanks. Yep, I could fly for more miles than my bladder could go. As you know, you have to flight plan sever pee stops. Shoot. Good luck, awaiting more adventures. PS: I'm very proud of you and your charity group for all that you and your team does to help those in need.
Yeah, really short flights. 😝 My fingers outran my brain again. This has been getting more common with each passing year. As you can guess, it should have been 80 gallons and about 11 GPH burn. My poor badder got stretch to the limit on more than one occasion. Thanks for pointing this out.
Jimmy, Beautiful plane. One caution be careful with the edges of those wing lockers the edges can be razor sharp from years of vibration. Voice of experience here
I was a young A&P mechanic trainee at a Cessna dealership/FBO when I saw our first 421 that we purchased for charters. It was a brand new 1976 421C model. I remember that the engines weren't as bullet-proof as the 310's. After one of the overhauls (1200 hours), I was entrusted to start it for it's first run. I'd been flying 172s and such and it seemed so cool to go through the starting sequence and hear that big GTSIO-520L2B roar to life!
Never a dull moment, Jimmy. 😁 Thanks for the video and for the added laughter. I love the 421, It's definitely one of my favorite twin engine planes. As far as adventures... anywhere the wind will take you. 😊
What a fantastic plane, Jimmy. I fly a 414 in VR quite often in Flight Sim (Student Pilot since '09, current med lol), so seeing yours in all its glory, all "finished" and flying was a real treat to see. Thanks for showing it. I recently got the opportunity to get in a real 414 where the owner did an entire glass cockpit. I'll be honest... as cool as it was, the ol' steam gauges are just a bit cooler. In my humblest of opinions, I'd glass up both sides of the horizon and heading indicators and leave the rest alone - working, of course. Also, when you showed there was a pee tube, I about lost it. I used to work on the EA-6B Prowler (USMC Powerline) and the last time I saw one of those was in a Prowler. SO cool and hilarious at the same time. I hope to make it out to Osh Kosh next year, so maybe I'll get to see it up close. Enjoy, and FLY SAFE!
@GreatNorth104 Around 6 months ago, I saw a beautiful 425 for sale, and the asking price was 450k with good times, I believe both sides were around 1200 hours smoh. The interior and paint were 9/10. I was considering buying it and flipping it. Many people are afraid to make the jump from piston to turbine, but once you do, you wonder why you didn't do it sooner. I can't believe how many 421c models are listed for 750k+ when you can buy a 501sp 400k.
Plains aren’t really my thing but you make it a great time to watch. The Elvis series was a fun one to watch too. Glad to see how all you guys came together helping the storm victims. Even got ol Cleet in the mix.
Hi Jimmy Man, I love all your aeroplanes (being the 310, the star of the flock), but the 421 is defenetly the "icing on the cake." Happy landings & good winds from Portugal 🇵🇹 (& not Portuga)😡
Jimmy, just what you need as a "Family Flying Sedan!" You know, for you 'n the family, right? Maybe you could fly up to YVR, Vancouver, BC and see the Amazon owned 737 sitting on the end of 26R. hehe.
I enjoyed your "overview of the 421c Buddy"!! Don't forget the strict "restroom rules" though! No Mexican food, or anything containing beans, the night before a flight! Very important! Also, we in the old days, called the funnel a "range extender", for obvious reasons. Next; The Garmin FPD. It will save about 200lbs in wiring, you will go much faster, and only ~$200,000!! IFR servos included, I think. How cool!! Congrats!! 8) --gary
Glad you are happy Jimmy. Your attitude towards high use is definitely the right choice. You see a tool, I see a huge depreciating liability. Differences of perspective. Safe flying, Cheers
Come to the Chattanooga area. It's a great place to visit and Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg is just over an hour away in a 421. I would love to buy you lunch and show you how cool the Chattanooga area is.
Jimmy, South America !!! Every year at Sun N Fun I see all of those South America Flying Tours. I'd Love to see some Video's detailing what that's like.
This 421 has glass cockpit written all over it. G500 or 600 with GTN750 and GFC500 autopilot. Done and dusted. Okay, maybe not on a budget but one can dream. Avidyne makes some really cool affordable glass solutions as well.
I want to fly so bad. I am in Massachusetts and no one will hire me for anything. I got my drone pilots license and i am hooked. Trying to move to texas. I love this channel
Thx Jimmy! There are so many amazing places to visit in America. Mackinac Island in northern Michigan is unique along with Put in Bay Island in the summer.
I was almost crying over your pee funnel excitement. Aruba is fantastic! Visited there 20 years ago for our anniversary. There's a reason they call it one happy island.
I live in TN you should fly into Tullahoma, TN because there is a airplane museum called Beechcraft Heritage Museum dedicated to the Beechcraft planes and George Dickel and Jack Daniels distilleries are near by
Winter is just around the corner. Be sure and treat your boots and exercise them to be sure they are working correctly. Exercise them on the ground and also up at altitude. You should do that every couple of months to exercise the flow control valve. Great airplane! Fly safe.
@@PJHEATERMAN I had a Southwind heater in my Apache. The section on it in the Apache Maintenance Manual was 80 pages long! I remember putting it in the bathtub and pressurizing it to check for leaks!
@@HabuBeemer Great tip. Take care of those boots. The prop boots too. They sure aren't cheap. Nor the valves. I like the 421C but prefer the post 800 serials with trailing link gear. Makes them softer on landing. But there aren't many engines that still bring up the chill bumps like a GTSIO at power. Worked on a lot of twin Cessna's in my career.
@@PJHEATERMAN There's almost nothing on those heaters that can't be fixed for much more than $500 (maybe the tube) whether it is a C&D or Janitrol. I have a long history with those brands. Even an exchange unit rarely goes over $4000 Hartzell owns both brands.
Jim, I would not miss any of your video, you are a hoot. It is all good these days to laugh. Congratulation on this airplane completion of your dreams. Nice work, dude of an aircraft!
I feel for your pain! As an Aircraft Mechanic I could tell you horror stories of repairs(one in particular was when I was inspecting an aircraft and reached up to inspect lead edge spar, it came apart in pieces in my hand.) I shake my head every time I see these video's of aircraft that have been abandoned and then they try to make it fly again on a weekend!
Hey Jimmy. Awesome 421. We met and had a nice talk at Oshkosh. I’ve got a Columbia 350 at Lakeland for the next 2 months (N6500V) at Gulf Coast Avionics getting a huge panel makeover. Check it out when you’re over there!
In addition to all my important must-have tools in my work van, I keep one of those same Gatorade bottles on standby JIC...lol. Sometimes there just isnt a convenient place for a pee break and those Gatorade bottles are life savers. Great sealing lids BTW.
Congrats Jimmy! I really like your 421 you must be GITTY inside ! I'm thinking you might want a set of floatation devices for the family, or are they standard on your plane or FAA requirement for flying over water? Add on's a large beach umbrella, and beach chairs. ENJOY Jimmy ! Consider sealable plastic bag inserts for the privy? Trip to Washington State, take the Inland Passage Way to Alaska by cruse ship I've never heard a complaint. Bring a tux for the Captains table?
Jimmy you really need to get something with a jet engine when you start the engine you can simply throw your hard earnt cash (your kids inheritance) directly into the front of the jet engine and watch it evaporate as ash out the rear end without going anywhere
Congratulations, the 421 is looking great. I would say Mount Rushmore to fly near Devils Tower then over Yellowstone with a landing in Cody. Lots of history there.
A “Relief Tube” suggestion. Before using it, press the button and make sure you hear the suction sound. If you’ve been in icing condition, the external vent can freeze, preventing its ability to drain. If you “use” it before testing it, you can end up with a cup full of pee. Ask me how I know..😅
@@therealjimmysworld So when you building a 6 years after a zombie apocalypse plane.... Possible parts list.... 2 Huey`s 1 without a tail/engine/upper section/cockpit destroyed the other without a tail/engine/upper section Lear jet rear section(wings rearwards) no engines.. 2 sets of wings only 3 engines = 2 prop 1 non Lear jet. And the fun part.. You have 100s of scaffold poles/fittings, 5 tonne rated ratchet straps to graft it all together.... wire rope(for controlling flaps etc) leather from seats to seal up any holes stopping cold/rain intrusion maybe a second skin covering the scaffold frame work to increase fuel efficacy.. Blue plastic drums for extra fuel.
How fun and exciting!! And nothing broke (that wasn't already broke).... lol. Sooooo can you give us the details.... what did it really cost you to get your Eagle flying and what needs to be fixed or replaced before too long. What was the final outcome with the little speedster you needed to sell or did I miss an episode? When your next trip to NC? Thanks for keeping us on your trips. Bob
We used to have a hole cut out of a vw bus , because my dad was tired of stopping at the rest areas. Seeing that funnel flowing from the bottom of the plane brought back childhood memories.
Jimmy come on out to KCJR !!! Love the 421 and what’s been done to it : Happy Thanksgiving 🦃 and May God truly bless you for flying supplies to Asheville NC and giving money away to bless others.
Trip one, Miami. Trip two, Columbia and back, just to prove the range. Trip three, Dalton, GA. Why Dalton, the Dyke Lake B-17 is being restored at their airfield. It's pilot was the grumpy old man across the street. He could be grumpy but he was a hero, saved his crew and passengers.
Fly to MTH from Plant City $8.35 per gallon self 100LL - flight time about an hour each way. (recommend not buying gas Here) But then you will have to pay the "ramp fee". fee for lodging a twin piston is $69 charge complete invoice, detailing the overnight fee, security fee of $4.95 and the $35 facility fee that was supposed to be waivable with the purchase of ten gallons of fuel. Total cost of the deal $436.40 Called "Million Air" for a reason. Recommend Naples self-service 100LL = $4.63 $25. ramp fee waived with fuel purchase. And better beaches!
Hi Jimmy - many years ago an old friend fitted his car with a rubbber tube and a funnel😢, when he got tired of having to stop every few miles when his kids needed to go!
Honestly, as wild as the costs thrown out here are, I’ve seen plenty of single engine Pipers and Beechcrafts selling for much more than Jimmy got this 421. Sure they’ll have newer and fancier avionics but they won’t have nearly the capability of this large twin. Of course Jimmy is going to pay the difference in operating costs over time, the 421 will probably cost several hundred an hour more to fly than the aforementioned singles. Still, you gotta respect the deal.
Ok, if you happen ti be around Prescott AZ and you want to say, go to Northern California around KGOO Grass Valley, i could pickup my motorized bike that I left with Rudy from NC 4x4 and bring it back to AZ....but ya know...I mean if you just happen to be comming this way...Great video as always sir !!
Hey Jimmy. This suggestion is somewhere I have already been but I think it would be a great adventure for your family. Head west to Jackson Hole, Wyoming and hit Grand Teton and Yellowstone National parks. If you haven't already been. My personal opinion, there is no place more beautiful on earth.
Hey Jimmy, congrats man. Very cool airplane. I am impressed with how quick she got airborne and the deck angle on climb out. Its been 25 years but the Golden Eagle I flew didnt leap off the ground like that or climb out at that angle unless the camera is playing tricks on me. Of course we didn't have the winglets. Question for you, how is the auto plot? Ours used to porpoise a little and we couldnt tune it out. Atleast we never found an avionics shop that could. Yes, they could get it to stop for a little while then it would start again. If there were people in back it was hand fly or it became very umm, uncomfortable for them. Great airplane but expensive. The AD's add up quickly as you have learned. Damn fine airplane though. They love to bore holes in the sky. Now, go fly her but make sure to set money aside for the AD's and for overhauling those magnificent GTSIO's. As I am sure you now know even by aircraft engine standards they are expensive. The real problem with the Golden Eagle is that next you will want to upgrade again to the kerosine burner, the Conquest. Oh so nice. My personal favorite Cessna of them all. Enjoy, and be safe.
Mackinac Island was my favorite fly in spot. After hours when the last tourist boat leaves it’s very nice. That’s upper Michigan. 1000 Islands NY. Take the boat tour and check out the castles. Maybe Quebec City Canada and spend a couple days touring around. Just some thoughts on destinations. If you’re not afraid of the DEA or cartels, Costa Maya and go see the Mayan ruins. Seattle Space Needle would be interesting. The stop at Yellowstone on the way back. Just some ideas for you.
Hi jimmy im from the uk and love your videos just watched your latest video about the Cessna 421 and you were saying about new adventures well how about flying the Cessna over to the uk and meet your fan over hear just an idea and hopefully meet u one day in the uk. Martin Bendall
Destination? Ok, how about Dutch Harbor Alaska for some King, Beridai, or other ‘snowcrab’? Take a tour (if available/allowed) of the “Highline” crab boats like Northwestern, Sig Handsen’s boat, or Time Bandit, the Wizard, Keith Coburn’s boat, etc. great learning opportunity for the kids! The Discovery Channel has contracts with most of those high liners. But it would help their program as well as your channel!
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Disappointed to see you're shilling a product that's also sponsored by christofascists (Salem network)
@@wstlndieselYou still crying 😂🤣
@@aerialbugsmasherCry more, lib, Cry more.
@@wstlndiesel I don’t mind the advertising,that Jimmy does. I’m sure that Jimmy’s World has a lot of expenses trying to bring us quality content. I don’t like advertising either, but I have no problem with any content providers trying to earn additional income. Jimmy and his team always provide quality and entertaining content. If you don’t want to listen to Jimmy’s advertising, then fast forward. By the way you say, “this guy” I take it you’re new to Jimmy’s World. Hopefully, Jimmy will grow on you.
@wstlndiesel You gotta calm down, buddy, or you risk blowing a heart valve😁😁
I chuckle everytime you use Cheap and 421 in the same sentence.
Seems a bit of an oxymoron doesn’t it?
@ absolutely! What could go wrong? It’ll be fine!
Everything is relative, but let's not talk about my relatives.....
@@Rorschach1024 I took Hermann's test once. Your great grandfather?
Jimmy…it’s called a relief tube, it uses the pressurized air to force the liquid out as you use it. open the valve WHILE IN USE. 😊
Will need skilful operation in air turbulence, you wouldn't want to get caught in a partial vacuum. 😟
Make sure you use the Pilot Relief Tube checklist part 1 before even 'thinking'' of having a Mountain Dew!
@@EdmondSmith-u8o Maybe you can use the passenger in the other seat behind the curtain to give you a hand. 😝 Here, “Hold My Mountain Dew”. 😝
while in use makes sense. Filling it first, uh......cmon Jimmy.
@@EdmondSmith-u8o Just watch out for the out rush of air. It might give your member a thrill!😅
Aloha Jimmy. Get some 303 Aerospace Protectant for the sticky overhead light switch. Spray a small amount around the switch plunger and work it into the switch. It will not only lubricate the moving parts of the switch, but it will also preserve the plastic components of that switch. Do that on all of the overhead switches, and they will turn on and off every time. I use 303 on everything on my cars and lots of other stuff around the house. Fan belts , trim, plastic, rubber and anything else made out of plastic or rubber, and it works wonders for making those items last. I have put 303 on the CV joint boots on my 2009 HHR SS at every oil change, and the original CV joint boots are still going strong after 240,000 miles. It is great stuff.... Congratulations on getting yourself a family airplane with a potty in it that you can use for fun outings with the family. I really enjoy your blogs and how you get down into the nitty-gritty on airplanes. My father had a Mooney MK19 that he used to fly around the country in on church mission projects. It was a sweet flying airplane, and it got better gas mileage than his Nash Rambler when it was at altitude and all trimmed out.... I have enjoyed the Elvis jet videos and the rest of your projects in Jimmy's World. Keep up the good work, and enjoy the 421 with your family along for the ride.... Aloha
I am always surprised at well 303 works on so many materials
I soaked a Serpentine belt in 303 before. Made belt nice and pliable
The numbers thrown out here are so outrageous. The materials cost used in the exhaust for example are probably less then a couple hundred. The fleecing in aviation is absolutely criminal, and it has it's roots in the regulations. There needs to be a top down modernizing of requirements. The certification process is overly excessive and expensive. It's impossible for normal middle class people to afford. It wasn't like this in the 70's and early 80's.
It's the same problem you see in medical equipment. You are paying for the inevitable future lawsuits when people leave the land of the concious when attached to or in the given piece of equipment. It's the only way for these companies to remain in business and ensure profitability.
911 started this shit. 700,000.00 for a new 172 Skyhawk!!!
My first thought was Im gonna start welding up 421 mufflers. First one I sell pays for all my new equipment.
to me, i worry more for our A&Ps… this absurdity is ensuring owners dont want to pay any more for mechanical work because the items themselves cost way too much. If it was low, A&Ps can get a fair pay and id be glad to pay it to them.
Done dept. Task? :)
Guy once hired me to ferry a "cheap" Cessna 421 from SRQ to XNA.
3 months, 4 trips to SRQ, 4 mechanics, and 3 in flight emergencies later... We made it to Arkansas.
Great to see this bird up and flying. I've owned many 310s, 340s, 414s, 421s and currently a 1984 Conquest 1. You could say I'm a twin Cessna lover. The Ram upgrades makes this an entirely different aircraft. You're really going to enjoy it. FYI, the Ram winglet package adds nearly 38" to the span and if I recall correctly they are 36" tall. I believe the (RAM) published increase in climb is 240fpm and 65fpm OEI (which in my opinion is more crucial). Personally, I think they do significantly better than that. Between the winglets and Micro AeroDynamics VGs a 421 behaves like a different animal, a much better animal. Fuselage strakes will also add close to 10 knots. Fun fact on the subject.....Only non-trailing link equipped 421s (1976-79) are able to have winglets installed. This bird has many of the sought after (and ones that actually make a difference) modifications and or upgrades. Godspeed, you're going to love it.
You really need to come across the pond to visit the UK. If you happen to pop into Manchester Barton EGCB I am sure there will be many of us to give you a big warm welcome.
I was thinking that. He should fly over there for fish and chips 😂
Congratulations Jimmy! That 421 is quite the machine! Great video
Go to Alaska in that plane 😎
Be a great little adventure
That noise was your radar antenna doing its normal song and dance when you first power it up🤠
Jimmy’s sense of humor is phenomenal, has me laughing endlessly while watching 🎉
I second the motion- ALASKA. Many adventurers to be had there!
Or do a Cascadia mountain venture checking out Mt Rainier, Mt St Helen's, Mt Hood etc.
Pen holder is good if you get the "copy down a phone number" from ATC.
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LOL!
@10:10 The Radar is synchronizing it's direction. The sound is stepper motors pushing the dish to it's limits, kind of like setting it to 0,0 position. (I'm a former radar technician).
Great machine Jimmy. A word of caution though - if you plan on flying in IMC regularly (ie in all seasons), do get the right side AH fixed (you’ll regret not doing it when the primary fails on a dark and stormy night…😁). Speaking of stormy weather, do also get either the WXR or the stormscope fixed (many GA aviators are no longer with us when they bumbled into a CB).
What cost do you put on your life and those of your loved ones? Just sayin’.
Oh - one last thing as a matter of great urgency! Get that dodgy FO’s AH fully covered so it doesn’t distract you when in IMC. Costs you nothing except a piece of paper and some tape😁
Hi Jimmy!! Congratulations on getting your plane fixed!! The best use for that plane with that range is to transport low income cancer patients to their treatment, especially kids and their parents!! I’m sure many of your followers will contribute to that!!! ❤
Jimmy you’re a funny dude. Thanks for keeping this channel going. Partially inspired me to get my A&P.
Rule: He who uses the evacuation tube has to clean the outside of the aircraft where that which is evacuated covers. The moral is to use the bucket with the fresh step kitty litter like the distaff personnel use. Or even more plainly, man up and "Squat to Pee" and keep the exterior of the bird much cleaner.
Or, only pee during a rain storm. Auto plane wash
Gatorade bottles like your friendly truck drivers use
A friend dad was a army air corps mechanic working on US marked British Spitfires, flown by US pilots. He recalled the way they checked for coolant leaks was to crawl under the fus., lick the belly skin. If it tasted sweet, you had a glycol leak. If salty....well...
As a mechanic, I totally agree. Especially when the owner complains about me having to clean the corrosion off the belly and repaint it. This repair happened every year at annual on one particular airplane for his trips from Florida to Ohio. I mentioned to him why don’t you just let me paint it in black exhaust paint back there for extra protection🤣
Awesome stuff Jimmy. Enjoy it like I know you will.
What a GREAT airplane! Wishing you and your family a ton of great adventures, and I hope you'll bring us along for the ride. I'm glad you have a "Long Range Flight Extender". LOL I use to have a Cessna 205 with 8 gal. tanks. Yep, I could fly for more miles than my bladder could go. As you know, you have to flight plan sever pee stops. Shoot. Good luck, awaiting more adventures.
PS: I'm very proud of you and your charity group for all that you and your team does to help those in need.
With 8 gallon tanks, you must of had some long 30 minute flights!
Yeah, really short flights. 😝 My fingers outran my brain again. This has been getting more common with each passing year. As you can guess, it should have been 80 gallons and about 11 GPH burn. My poor badder got stretch to the limit on more than one occasion. Thanks for pointing this out.
@johnbridges6760 Hi , I just thought I'd take the opportunity to mess with you! I figured it was 80 gallons. Happy flying!
Jimmy, Beautiful plane. One caution be careful with the edges of those wing lockers the edges can be razor sharp from years of vibration. Voice of experience here
I was a young A&P mechanic trainee at a Cessna dealership/FBO when I saw our first 421 that we purchased for charters. It was a brand new 1976 421C model. I remember that the engines weren't as bullet-proof as the 310's. After one of the overhauls (1200 hours), I was entrusted to start it for it's first run. I'd been flying 172s and such and it seemed so cool to go through the starting sequence and hear that big GTSIO-520L2B roar to life!
Never a dull moment, Jimmy. 😁 Thanks for the video and for the added laughter. I love the 421, It's definitely one of my favorite twin engine planes. As far as adventures... anywhere the wind will take you. 😊
The Grand Canyon is beautiful from the air! Then up to Utah over Zion and Bryce. So much beautiful countryside up there. Head home via Colorado. 🙂
Jimmy, you're the man I've seen. You do so many things with aircraft that it's hard to put you down. Keep it up buddy! We love it!
Congratulations Jimmy; she's a beauty!! I think you should fly down the Isla Mujeres in the Yucatan.
Beautiful place!
What a fantastic plane, Jimmy. I fly a 414 in VR quite often in Flight Sim (Student Pilot since '09, current med lol), so seeing yours in all its glory, all "finished" and flying was a real treat to see. Thanks for showing it. I recently got the opportunity to get in a real 414 where the owner did an entire glass cockpit. I'll be honest... as cool as it was, the ol' steam gauges are just a bit cooler. In my humblest of opinions, I'd glass up both sides of the horizon and heading indicators and leave the rest alone - working, of course. Also, when you showed there was a pee tube, I about lost it. I used to work on the EA-6B Prowler (USMC Powerline) and the last time I saw one of those was in a Prowler. SO cool and hilarious at the same time. I hope to make it out to Osh Kosh next year, so maybe I'll get to see it up close. Enjoy, and FLY SAFE!
Agree!…. just glass up those two instruments and leave all the other ones working…. that panel is too beautiful as it is!
this plane is the best model of cessna I love it
The 441 is a far superior aircraft.
@GreatNorth104 The Cessna 435 is far superior. That is a better comparison.
@GreatNorth104 Around 6 months ago, I saw a beautiful 425 for sale, and the asking price was 450k with good times, I believe both sides were around 1200 hours smoh. The interior and paint were 9/10. I was considering buying it and flipping it.
Many people are afraid to make the jump from piston to turbine, but once you do, you wonder why you didn't do it sooner. I can't believe how many 421c models are listed for 750k+ when you can buy a 501sp 400k.
I think it would be awesome to take it on a trip to either Jamaica or Columbia. That would be a pretty fun adventure.
Great! 421 is my favourite! 👍
Make the trip to Columbia
That could pay off the entire airplane lol
Plains aren’t really my thing but you make it a great time to watch. The Elvis series was a fun one to watch too. Glad to see how all you guys came together helping the storm victims. Even got ol Cleet in the mix.
@jeffallen5387
Maybe forests instead of plains? 🙈😂
@ wow! You got me there. Maybe planes would be more appropriate! Lol! Good catch.
Hi Jimmy Man, I love all your aeroplanes (being the 310, the star of the flock), but the 421 is defenetly the "icing on the cake." Happy landings & good winds from Portugal 🇵🇹 (& not Portuga)😡
I'm sure an instrument panel upgrade will happen in the near future. I'd bet Jimmy could hire Resque rebuild to get that done.
@@edspencer7121 I can’t wait to see a new glass panel.
Jimmy, just what you need as a "Family Flying Sedan!" You know, for you 'n the family, right? Maybe you could fly up to YVR, Vancouver, BC and see the Amazon owned 737 sitting on the end of 26R. hehe.
Good one, love these hands-on videos!
Hey,I heard the B.A.r. at 9:58.What You Hit?Show targetplease.
I enjoyed your "overview of the 421c Buddy"!! Don't forget the strict "restroom rules" though! No Mexican food, or anything containing beans, the night before a flight! Very important! Also, we in the old days, called the funnel a "range extender", for obvious reasons. Next; The Garmin FPD. It will save about 200lbs in wiring, you will go much faster, and only ~$200,000!! IFR servos included, I think. How cool!! Congrats!! 8) --gary
Yes it's called a HERE bottle. Human Element Range Extender.
You’re literally living my dream, Jimmy. I hope, some day I will make it as well.
A bag of lightbulbs? That's a front pocket find right there.
Jimmy….you hold the lever on the relief tube open while you go. It causes a venturi that sucks the fluid out.
it's not a venturi effect , it is forced out by the pressurized cabin, note the external tube is too small to create a venturi effect
Glad you are happy Jimmy. Your attitude towards high use is definitely the right choice.
You see a tool, I see a huge depreciating liability. Differences of perspective. Safe flying, Cheers
Jimmy, bring the 421 to London. Take the adventure over the top of the World. What a blast,
Flight over the Grand Canyon. Audio was great even before you got your headset on...nice!
Come to the Chattanooga area. It's a great place to visit and Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg is just over an hour away in a 421.
I would love to buy you lunch and show you how cool the Chattanooga area is.
Howdy! I’m based in Cleveland TN. I agree he needs to come to Chatty
Nice 421 Jimmy, My Ol Dad had over 1500hrs in a C model and always liked it and an aero commander as favorites.
Jimmy, South America !!! Every year at Sun N Fun I see all of those South America Flying Tours. I'd Love to see some Video's detailing what that's like.
You are a fortunate individual sir! LOVE your videos and LOVE your Samaritan heart! Keep the adventures coming!
Adventure suggestion: Skiing trip into Aspen Colorado! That is a freaky approach in there with mountains all around.
No propane grill on the engines storage, not ideal, it's not pressurized, someone needs to tell him.
This 421 has glass cockpit written all over it. G500 or 600 with GTN750 and GFC500 autopilot. Done and dusted. Okay, maybe not on a budget but one can dream. Avidyne makes some really cool affordable glass solutions as well.
I want to fly so bad. I am in Massachusetts and no one will hire me for anything. I got my drone pilots license and i am hooked. Trying to move to texas. I love this channel
Congratulations Jimmy's world! What a beautiful 421! I remember the family Truckster ( Cherokee 6)😅
Thx Jimmy! There are so many amazing places to visit in America. Mackinac Island in northern Michigan is unique along with Put in Bay Island in the summer.
I am an airplane mechanic and literally work on twin Cessnas, 421, 414, and 425. Very expensive to maintain I can tell you that!!
"If you don't like your steaks medium rare, we probably didn't vote the same." That made me laugh out loud for real!
I was almost crying over your pee funnel excitement. Aruba is fantastic! Visited there 20 years ago for our anniversary. There's a reason they call it one happy island.
I live in TN you should fly into Tullahoma, TN because there is a airplane museum called Beechcraft Heritage Museum dedicated to the Beechcraft planes and George Dickel and Jack Daniels distilleries are near by
That 421 needs to have a plush ELVIS red and gold interior !!
Winter is just around the corner. Be sure and treat your boots and exercise them to be sure they are working correctly. Exercise them on the ground and also up at altitude. You should do that every couple of months to exercise the flow control valve. Great airplane! Fly safe.
Not to mention the cabin heater. Not sure why he paid 12 grand but as a cabin heater expert he got ripped off.
@@PJHEATERMAN I had a Southwind heater in my Apache. The section on it in the Apache Maintenance Manual was 80 pages long! I remember putting it in the bathtub and pressurizing it to check for leaks!
@@HabuBeemer
Great tip. Take care of those boots. The prop boots too. They sure aren't cheap. Nor the valves. I like the 421C but prefer the post 800 serials with trailing link gear. Makes them softer on landing. But there aren't many engines that still bring up the chill bumps like a GTSIO at power. Worked on a lot of twin Cessna's in my career.
@@PJHEATERMAN There's almost nothing on those heaters that can't be fixed for much more than $500 (maybe the tube) whether it is a C&D or Janitrol. I have a long history with those brands. Even an exchange unit rarely goes over $4000 Hartzell owns both brands.
@@airmecher Yup the same trailing gear that was used on the Cessna Conquest series.
Jim, I would not miss any of your video, you are a hoot. It is all good these days to laugh. Congratulation on this airplane completion of your dreams. Nice work, dude of an aircraft!
I feel for your pain! As an Aircraft Mechanic I could tell you horror stories of repairs(one in particular was when I was inspecting an aircraft and reached up to inspect lead edge spar, it came apart in pieces in my hand.) I shake my head every time I see these video's of aircraft that have been abandoned and then they try to make it fly again on a weekend!
Awesome Jimmy! Congrats! Been following your journey since before the Cherokee Six!
Hey Jimmy. Awesome 421. We met and had a nice talk at Oshkosh. I’ve got a Columbia 350 at Lakeland for the next 2 months (N6500V) at Gulf Coast Avionics getting a huge panel makeover. Check it out when you’re over there!
In addition to all my important must-have tools in my work van, I keep one of those same Gatorade bottles on standby JIC...lol. Sometimes there just isnt a convenient place for a pee break and those Gatorade bottles are life savers. Great sealing lids BTW.
Congrats Jimmy! I really like your 421 you must be GITTY inside ! I'm thinking you might want a set of floatation devices for the family, or are they standard on your plane or FAA requirement for flying over water? Add on's a large beach umbrella, and beach chairs. ENJOY Jimmy ! Consider sealable plastic bag inserts for the privy? Trip to Washington State, take the Inland Passage Way to Alaska by cruse ship I've never heard a complaint. Bring a tux for the Captains table?
Jimmy you really need to get something with a jet engine
when you start the engine you can simply throw your hard earnt cash (your kids inheritance) directly into the front of the jet engine and watch it evaporate as ash out the rear end without going anywhere
Congratulations, the 421 is looking great. I would say Mount Rushmore to fly near Devils Tower then over Yellowstone with a landing in Cody. Lots of history there.
I'd like to see a trip to Alaska...with a few dad comments, "dont make me pull this plane over!"
A “Relief Tube” suggestion. Before using it, press the button and make sure you hear the suction sound. If you’ve been in icing condition, the external vent can freeze, preventing its ability to drain. If you “use” it before testing it, you can end up with a cup full of pee. Ask me how I know..😅
How do you know? JK!
ahahahahaha, good suggestion!!
@@therealjimmysworld So when you building a 6 years after a zombie apocalypse plane....
Possible parts list....
2 Huey`s 1 without a tail/engine/upper section/cockpit destroyed the other without a tail/engine/upper section
Lear jet rear section(wings rearwards) no engines..
2 sets of wings only 3 engines = 2 prop 1 non Lear jet.
And the fun part..
You have 100s of scaffold poles/fittings, 5 tonne rated ratchet straps to graft it all together....
wire rope(for controlling flaps etc) leather from seats to seal up any holes stopping cold/rain intrusion maybe a second skin covering the scaffold frame work to increase fuel efficacy..
Blue plastic drums for extra fuel.
@@johnregan3732 And it was single-pilot in a Piper Seneca II, at night, in IMC, and 5 sleeping passengers.
How fun and exciting!! And nothing broke (that wasn't already broke).... lol. Sooooo can you give us the details.... what did it really cost you to get your Eagle flying and what needs to be fixed or replaced before too long. What was the final outcome with the little speedster you needed to sell or did I miss an episode? When your next trip to NC?
Thanks for keeping us on your trips.
Bob
We used to have a hole cut out of a vw bus , because my dad was tired of stopping at the rest areas. Seeing that funnel flowing from the bottom of the plane brought back childhood memories.
14:33 Jimmy jumps the shark by draining his eel! LOL! Yellow carpet and you have that nice yellow stripe under the plane over time too! Nice!
Come West to Arizona and fly into Sedona. Very scenic and worth the trip.
Jimmy come on out to KCJR !!! Love the 421 and what’s been done to it : Happy Thanksgiving 🦃 and May God truly bless you for flying supplies to Asheville NC and giving money away to bless others.
Trip one, Miami. Trip two, Columbia and back, just to prove the range. Trip three, Dalton, GA. Why Dalton, the Dyke Lake B-17 is being restored at their airfield. It's pilot was the grumpy old man across the street. He could be grumpy but he was a hero, saved his crew and passengers.
You got a nice looking plane and its fast. You did well.
Fly to MTH from Plant City $8.35 per gallon self 100LL - flight time about an hour each way. (recommend not buying gas Here) But then you will have to pay the "ramp fee". fee for lodging a twin piston is $69 charge complete invoice, detailing the overnight fee, security fee of $4.95 and the $35 facility fee that was supposed to be waivable with the purchase of ten gallons of fuel. Total cost of the deal $436.40 Called "Million Air" for a reason. Recommend Naples self-service 100LL = $4.63 $25. ramp fee waived with fuel purchase. And better beaches!
Hi Jimmy - many years ago an old friend fitted his car with a rubbber tube and a funnel😢, when he got tired of having to stop every few miles when his kids needed to go!
Honestly, as wild as the costs thrown out here are, I’ve seen plenty of single engine Pipers and Beechcrafts selling for much more than Jimmy got this 421. Sure they’ll have newer and fancier avionics but they won’t have nearly the capability of this large twin. Of course Jimmy is going to pay the difference in operating costs over time, the 421 will probably cost several hundred an hour more to fly than the aforementioned singles. Still, you gotta respect the deal.
One adventure you could go on is Miami to Columbia...
Love to see you go to Utah. So picturesque! Love your work👍
You're like Tyler. You buy stuff that is hard to fix and lose money every time.😢 But we love you for doing it because it's great content😂❤
Ok, if you happen ti be around Prescott AZ and you want to say, go to Northern California around KGOO Grass Valley, i could pickup my motorized bike that I left with Rudy from NC 4x4 and bring it back to AZ....but ya know...I mean if you just happen to be comming this way...Great video as always sir !!
Good morning from Minnesota! Mackinac Island with the family would be awesome adventure
Love Jimmy's general av. adventures! The money involved makes my head spin. They should just quote costs in Camry units.
Across the pond to France, there is some great sightseeing to do in the Alps and you can mix in some skiing ! We’ll welcome you there.
You better get that fixed. Kelsey always says to keep the blue die up. There you go, all over the place LOL. Grats on the plane.
Jimmy, you make me laugh like a mad man, I really don't think you could talk with a serious face no matter how bad things seem
I can foresee yellow streaks on jimmys plane!! 😂😂😂
Better than brown, IMHO ;}>
Jimmy, we need to see a good video of the 421 flying in the beautiful Rockie Mountains In Colorado to maybe Teluride airport?
Alaska go go go it’s like no other place in the world. That has everything to look at in on place , do it !!!
Hey Jimmy. This suggestion is somewhere I have already been but I think it would be a great adventure for your family. Head west to Jackson Hole, Wyoming and hit Grand Teton and Yellowstone National parks. If you haven't already been. My personal opinion, there is no place more beautiful on earth.
Very nicely Done!very entertaining 😊
Thanks Jimmy..great go around!😊
Jimmy you need to be super adventurous and come down to Australia to meet your crazy Australian fans 🇦🇺✈️
Hey Jimmy, congrats man. Very cool airplane. I am impressed with how quick she got airborne and the deck angle on climb out. Its been 25 years but the Golden Eagle I flew didnt leap off the ground like that or climb out at that angle unless the camera is playing tricks on me. Of course we didn't have the winglets. Question for you, how is the auto plot? Ours used to porpoise a little and we couldnt tune it out. Atleast we never found an avionics shop that could. Yes, they could get it to stop for a little while then it would start again. If there were people in back it was hand fly or it became very umm, uncomfortable for them. Great airplane but expensive. The AD's add up quickly as you have learned. Damn fine airplane though. They love to bore holes in the sky. Now, go fly her but make sure to set money aside for the AD's and for overhauling those magnificent GTSIO's. As I am sure you now know even by aircraft engine standards they are expensive. The real problem with the Golden Eagle is that next you will want to upgrade again to the kerosine burner, the Conquest. Oh so nice. My personal favorite Cessna of them all. Enjoy, and be safe.
Mackinac Island was my favorite fly in spot. After hours when the last tourist boat leaves it’s very nice. That’s upper Michigan. 1000 Islands NY. Take the boat tour and check out the castles. Maybe Quebec City Canada and spend a couple days touring around. Just some thoughts on destinations. If you’re not afraid of the DEA or cartels, Costa Maya and go see the Mayan ruins. Seattle Space Needle would be interesting. The stop at Yellowstone on the way back. Just some ideas for you.
Hi jimmy im from the uk and love your videos just watched your latest video about the Cessna 421 and you were saying about new adventures well how about flying the Cessna over to the uk and meet your fan over hear just an idea and hopefully meet u one day in the uk.
Martin Bendall
Destination? Ok, how about Dutch Harbor Alaska for some King, Beridai, or other ‘snowcrab’? Take a tour (if available/allowed) of the “Highline” crab boats like Northwestern, Sig Handsen’s boat, or Time Bandit, the Wizard, Keith Coburn’s boat, etc. great learning opportunity for the kids! The Discovery Channel has contracts with most of those high liners. But it would help their program as well as your channel!