I Bought The Cheapest Twin Engine Airplane In The USA! What Now?
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Yes we can!!!!!!
If I were to buy a twin, I'd want counter-rotating props so there's no critical engine.
YES
Yass queen hell yee
@@fredashay unless your bob Hoover. Then there’s no such thing as a critical engine 😂
Jimmy: "I gotta sell all these planes to save the 310!". Jimmy's next episode: "I bought another plane!". Like everyone else, I really enjoy the channel, Jimmy.
It's like me with lawnmowers and allot more money lol
You read my mind
Being ADHD can be a dangerous thing ! I’m sure Jimmy’s family just shake their heads everyday when he wakes up with a new idea . Lol
@@HighOctane-wo6cm ha!
@@midwestreview6382 lol... Glad I'm not the only one. Lol.
The Apache, especially an upgraded one, is such an HONEST aircraft. Fun to fly, decent performance, safe and reliable enough to stick your family in it and go on a flying vacation and never have to worry about it. And pretty cheap to maintain, for a twin.
I owned a PA-23 160 Apache. I still have most fond memories in my 600 hrs in the Apache. Even with 160-horsepower aside, constant speed prop and over 108 gallons of fuel, it's a cross-country machine. Econ Cruise about 12 to 13 gallons at 160 MPH. The cabin is spacious. Front passenger )or pilot w/ 2 pilots)) can go into back between the two front seats. The wing is a NACA 23012 series, one of the nicest airfoils you'll ever fly. Solo, half fuel it's a hot rod with good sea level single engine performance. At high gross, high density altitude SE performance is low (nil, anemic) like most like twins. But still it gives options. The fuselage is aluminum covered tube frame. It is strong and inspires confidence. You feel like you are flying a really large but nimble plane. Buy it.
Great review and thanks for sharing! I am looking forward to putting lots of hours on this one :) and helping others get where they need to go :)
How are the maintenance costs? I know Aztecs are hogs with tons of recurring ADs. Flap hinges, flap spar hinges, nose baggage door, etc.
@@srqamt It got rebuilt in 1999 he said at the start. All the ADs up to that time would've been required for certification of the extensive mods done to this aircraft.
@@ThePaulv12 they're recurring, due every 50-100 hours
I love the old "Sweet Potato" Apache and looked at several for a Geronimo mod. Give her a few modern tweaks and mods it's the perfect low cost twin if you can turn a wrench.
I'm not an aviator but this was a very cool look at what goes on when test flying an aircraft. I hope those out there who are just starting out watch this. Excellent education.
Thanks so much!
Your channel is mad, that’s why I love it. You are always so chirpy and positive which a lot of people these days could take from your channel.
Thanks so much! Really appreciate that.
Jimmy, we really enjoy your videos. You and Derek on Vice Grip Garage keep us smiling. What would be wild is joint video of some kind, don’t know what, with the both of you.
that would be awesome!
I think Jimmy is closer to Hoovie and his Hoopties
50k? That's crazy! So many planes are ridiculously expensive right now, and even accounting for maintenance costs on a twin engine that's a REALLY good deal. That just shows the benefits of knowing people in the community willing to let their planes go to good people for good deals.
Way to go on the Apache, Jimmy! I saved a Geronimo with 180s back in the ‘90s, and flew it for ten years before I had to let her go. Sweet flying plane. Safe, easy to fly, way less expensive than my next project- the Aztec! Looking forward to following you as you get your multi rating this summer.
The Navy used to use them for flying admirals around. We had one at a flying club with 52 gallon inboard tanks and 25 outer tanks and we took off the 15 gallon tip tanks. They can land and take off from a carrier. Unassisted of course.
Good to know that plane was in my country of Zimbabwe, thanks Jimmy with love from South Africa !!!
Hello fellow Zimbabwean
Keep the videos coming Jimmy and keep inspiring more people to get into aviation! G'day from Down Under!
That's awesome! Thanks so much
Hi Jimmy! Your passion for aviation and your humorus take on it makes your channel so entertaining and inspiring. Fair winds! Chris
Sweet little plane! Great price! You'll find maintaining it is more than double a fixed gear single engine though. Seems to be very well maintained though.
Love it and the direction you’re taking things Jimmy. Best of luck!
Thanks so much! I'm so happy to actually fly something again!
Geronimo!
Jimmy can burn through the money at double the speed now.
I honestly think it's the way to go, buy something that doesn't need much work.
Nice plane Jimmy.
WoW! Who would say Jimmy got himself a plain which actually works 😎 good choice 😁
Anytime my wife complains about my classic truck hobby being expensive I remind her I could be buying classic airplanes. Save the 310 Jimmy.
I'm glad I can be of service :) hahaha
Getting your multi engine rating in an Apache is like cheating, they are such an easy going and forgiving aircraft. You got a good score there Jimmy.
Forgiving?? In an Vmca go around? Are you kidding? What’s the expected climb rate with one engine inop and near gross? I bet it’s either flat or near negative.
@@Pilotman28 None. The second engine is just there to carry you to the scene of the crash.
Thanks for another great video Jimmy.
It was most interesting.
This was a great video with a nice play on flying time. Wow, is this a nice aircraft. The situations you put it through were extremely interesting. That twin did a fantastic job and a forgiving aircraft. The owner did a great job of explaining things. Jimmy, you did great not being in a twin before. Wish I still had a license, I would love to have this airplane.
It handled everything in a exceptionally good manner. Nice aircraft, can see why you liked it end bought it. Congratulations Jimmy, you have a nice aircraft.
Looking forward to the next video.
Thanks for everything.
Retired Air Force veteran.
I saw a 310 the other day and couldn't help but snapping a pic and thinking about you. All these things you do are amazing, and crazy fun!
Yay! Thank you!
I'm from Zimbabwe. I don't know why I'm happy that plane came from here.
Great purchase right there Jimmy. The Apache is a great plane both for multi training and cross country trips. Been my dream plane for years, and the Geronimo mods just make it better
I have ~32 hours in a '73 Aztruck flying back and forth to the Bahamas. It is a super forgiving and docile handing plane like you described. We loaded it with everything from marine diesel parts to diapers. I loved that thing. It's now at KBOW.
Very cool!
The long range tanks addition is more likely due to monsoon season. You can't get dependable weather reports in many areas and alternates are a long ways with questionable weather. So alternates need to be some place with at least a non-precision approach with fair weather to come down through the widespread cloud coverage.
I owned N1414P a PA23-150 and that is what I got my Mutil and MEI in. LOVED it, paid $14K for it in the late 1980s and sold it for a profit! LUVd to chase trains in her!
J'm so glad YOU do the stunts and J seat here, comfortably enjoying the thrill !
I'm sure you've heard this before, but when you lose an engine in an Apache on takeoff the other engine will always get you to the scene of the crash!! Pretty much goes for most of the light twins though!
100% accurate! lol
Although it’s a funny, old-timey saying, it’s not actually true. Done correctly an Apache will fly for hours on one engine, unless you fly all your flights at maximum gross weight on stinking hot days.
@@mikebeard5960 Well, Jimmy is down in FL!!
It's funny, that Jimmy is an Air Force reservist (enlisted), not even in a flying spot, and yet...he owns his own Air Force! It's virtually certain that no officer/pilot at the base he does his reserve training at owns his own MiG-15. But this enlisted dude does!
HAHAHAHAHAHA!!! and an E-3 at that!!! hahahahaha
@@therealjimmysworld Would you be allowed to fly one of your own planes to the base you do your reserve duty at? Show up for duty in style!
@@therealjimmysworld sheesh I was an E4 in 2.5 years in my Air Force career, and not only THAT but I lowered my handicap on the golf course to a 9.5
@@jimsteinway695 2.5 is the avrg from e3 to e4 So if u have enough college or rotc or long enough enlistment youre an e3 after grad basic Then abt 2.5 yrs later u can get e4 or even below the zone
@@Turboy65 “most” military bases only require pre approval for landing Getting the approval is a diff animal ) A guess....if jimmy had a cool co and reserve orders id guess a 30% chance of success Id say a lot depends on what base... what assets it has what threat level What mission etc Some are pickier than others Cant hurt to try would be a great video 🇺🇸
One of the BEST conversions out there! I received my multi training in a, non-converted, 1956 PA-23-150. On a hot summers day in Southern Indiana, the single engine rate of climb, jokingly, was a -50 foot per minute. Even with that, the Apache is/was a forgivable old cow on landing. Smooth as a babies behind! I love the 310 but the Apache will carry a load, a bit slower but it will get you to where you're going! This aircraft is the best for getting your multi-engine training in! Once you get your rating, your family will love this plane! HAVE FUN WITH IT! P.S. - I can't buy any merchandise as the "link" STILL DOESN'T WORK!
Hey watching your channel for Zimbabwe.
To quote Joe Linnebur, "Jimmy: "I gotta sell all these planes to save the 310!"." uh-HUH! 'Save the 310 - but harm not a hair on Cameron's head!' And then there's the Mig, and the other warbird. Now this one.
310 Flight ETA: 2052.
Love the channel, Jimmy! C'mon feller - get that Tailwheel cert and the Jet, Single Engine. 😁
From what I remember from my early days of flying back in the 80s, the Aztec was always a better bet as you could pretty much fill it with fuel and people and go. This is not the case I believe that you can do with the 310. I may be wrong but it’s certainly worth checking out. My memory is a little rusty as I’ve only flown commercial jets since 1988.
You crack me up, Jimmy! Tickling that Hail Mary rip ring, I thought you were gonna pull a "Jimmy Stewart Aeroplane Designer" stunt and pancake on the ground...
Capt. Jimmy doing what you love 👍
Chilling at work watching Jimmy.
Thirty-five years ago, babysat a dozen+ aircraft at American Aeroclub and FBO Natomas Airfield. One runway Unicom { me } get on the line around 5;15 AM and treat all windshields, top off all oil supply, feed three dogs, two ramp cats. Traded my time for airtime in Club's 172s. Best summer job ever had; Summer is a 'tad warm in Sacramento. Three of the instructors went in on an Apache. Ugly inside / out, but a great time builder for four instructors. It was always a tad heavy with the instructors onboard, doing musical chairs, and keeping fuel use low. The 172's were $32.00 an hour wet! I recall one of the instructors, after landing with five souls on board, said they were building shared twin time at $18.00 an hour! Not many "Air Fields" around today; most airports have at least another runway. Wonder if insurance rules even allow a young pilot to trade time for flight lessons. Wingnuts will find a way...
Like your style. Most of us buy ammo guns food for prepping. Jimmy buys mig fighter jets.
The way you love that plane I was stunned you were going to sell it. What a relief!
Thanks for the great videos. You are an inspiration. I start my online instrument ground school class tomorrow. I'm inspired.
Rock on!
Hey Jimmy... Notice you fly some of your aircraft with a lap belt only. Why not fit any airplane you buy and restore with a four point harness? Could save your life and lives of your passengers. Important based on real world events.
Roger that. Great idea and always a consideration. Thanks for the suggestion.
Never sell what ya love. You got a great price on the twin. Congratulations.
Jimmy: I'm selling everything!
Also Jimmy: I bought another plane!
I have fond memories myself of flying the Apache. It was slow but solid. I preferred flying the Seneca II much better because it would get you where you wanted to go much faster but it would bounce quickly all the way there. Kind of like flying a mooney. It would get you there quickly but your passengers would hate the ride, at least in the heat of Texas. Still there is something nice about stable flying if you have your family with you. Surprised you haven't found a Baron (though much more expensive) around you to try out. They are really sweet but expensive per hour to fly. I have a feeling not quite as expensive as a AT6 or Mig-15 though!
The 180hp conversion on the Apache is a darn good airplane. Solid trainer, and decent flyer.
There's a Geronimo Apache at my home 'drome in CT. Neat plane, and the little brother to the Aztec.
Cool ! Got my multi rating in an Apache!
Jimmy the Aerostar was also $50,000! She's coming along back to flying status nicely!
Cameron needs colour.:)
thanks jimmy this is great channel exactly what I was looking for.. making aviation fun and interesting.
That aircraft looks fast just sitting still. Like a Lamborghini!!
That plane looks awesome.
It's amazing that adding 30 HP per side improves the speed and flying characteristics of this improved "Apache".
200 HP per side would be really nice. I only bring this up because 5000 feet ASL is a common take-off density altitude in the summers here in the heartland.
Where does it say you can't legally fly from the left seat? USAF pilot here. In heavies we maintain currency in both seats and I as an Aircraft Commander (Captain) fly left seat but can have my copilot sit left seat when they have a specific amount of hours
Yea I laughed, if me rated you can sit either seat.
You are a lucky man Jimmy! What a life you have. 😄
I did 6 years as a Powerplant Fitter, running the propeller section for Hunting Airmotive in Zimbabwe (born and raised) from '92 and probably did the original propellers for this plane! Do you know or can find out the original Z registration??
Hello Jimmy, check out the movie, Hangar 18. You will see a PA-23 that was used in the movie, time stamp...1:00:42 it's reg# is N3161N.
Hanger 18 info, Director: James L. Conway, Writer: Ken Pettu. Stars: Darren McGavin, Robert Vaughn, Gary Collins
Year produced: 1980. I thought you might enjoy the view and sound of this beautiful bird.
From Zimbabwe could have been used for Safari Tours with all those seats
"I kinda already have a whole bunch of planes".....GFY!
I mean that in the most respectful way possible! Congrats on being able to say such a thing.
Love It!! I got my Multi in this type aircraft in Texas have over 300 hours in it!
Actually, the HYD pack in that thing is very smart, If you retract both Flaps and Gear at the same time, the flaps will retract to 10, then the gear comes up and then the rest of the flaps. It was a great design
Luv it when it fires
Jimmy, the ability to fly on one engine is a Must have. I lost a friend who's twin Piper would not fly on one engine.
Jimmy the 310 is so cool, thanks for sharing your experiences.
Thanks for watching!
16:23 I’m not worried about traffic 🤣 this dudes a savage. And I like his style on the take off brief lol.
Jimmy, great video, you just added $30k to the value of hangar queen 23-1990!! Most of the SE issues with Apache were addressed with the Geronimo STC's. You missed noting the rudder enlargement, the Hartzell Top Props that avoid 500 hour prop inspection AD, There is a recent flap drag strut AD that you should check on, especially if you are going full flaps over 105 kn. And, it's a Piper, everything is potassium chromated.
Thanks for the info!
Way to go Jimmy!!
Nice buy. Good luck with your plans!!👍👍👍
13:54 ummm "Tuck & Roll" got it... I had to rewind, cuz it sounded like "Efin-roll" - LOL
Wow - a nice twin with no creature byproducts decorating the interior and engines?!! Shocking. Nice fly demo. My son and I talk lots about engine loss crashes and poor craft mgt.
Had a friend that had an Apache that he converted to a Geronimo but he STC'd to 200hps counter-rotating with high performance exhaust. If you can close the doors, that bird would fly. At 11,500, TAS was 180 kts. I did some single engine, slow flight work and there were no problems. It was fun to fly.
I knew a guy in North MS that had a Geronimo. It was a cool ride. Not as cool as my Miller Twin Comanche, but pretty cool. 😁
Excellent Vid Jimmy !!!
Love it Jimmy. Onwards and upwards. Can’t wait to see you flying the T6 and the Mig!!! Those REALLY got my attention.
You and me both!
Call it the tyranny of distance in Africa. Everything is far away. Definitely need the extra fuel.
must be why... ;)
Hes right for safety all twins should demonstrate one engine reliability
if you want to know which is safer (single or twin) check the insurance rates
Really a fun video. Great angles and fun.
If it came from Zimbabwe it probably used to do the Flight Of The Angels over Victoria Falls.
Loved this blog, great buy. Once you get your twin cert, I guess it will be then time to look around for more engines.. 8 is a very nice number to look at... lol
Awesome journey your bringing everyone on!!!
I hope so!
You Go Jimmy!
Jimmy, sell it! You'll take an eye out with that thing!!!
That was a nice run through of what ya have to do in the Piper Apache in case everything goes south, take it to 45 and tuck & roll. 😆
HAHAHA, that's awesome!
Think a Risen superveloce is nicer n cheaper.... try one ....awesome
Some mistakes. For example, no law mandates the PIC to fly from the left seat. Thus, Jimmy could have been flying left seat.
Wow....thanks for taking some of the mystery out of magic of flying.
Nice bird! I maintained a 1956 160 Apache that had most of the Geronimo mods minus the engine upgrade. Great machine! Nice to fly in and can haul a decent payload.
Please do more flight videos
Looks pretty solid. But it's an "Uh Patchey."
I sure miss flying, haven't had a chance to in many years
Jimmy that's why i love your stuff I wanted to see flying! not mouse poop or messed up stuff. but your flight today was a dream for me... buy this and make wonderful film flying!
thanks so much for doing these videos
It was really funny when @16:27, I heard a local twin engine, low flying airplane over my home and could have sworn it was Jimmy up there, fartin' around, LOL.
Wow! That is a very nice airplane!
Thanks! I'm looking forward to getting more air under the wings and for others to get value out of it as well!
Thought the rear window on the left side looked like the rubber seal as suspect?
Wow, you purchased the MIG jet!!!
😳
That’s a sweet twin!
once upon a time I had a job with an airline so I was doing all the ratings to meet the job requirement and the commercial twin rating was the probably the most fun and stressful part of it. I love flying twins and things with retracts. You just need to practice the keep up on the single engine training.
You should be called Mr "Iwillbuyeverything1" and Jason (R&R) Mr "Iwillbuyeverything2" lol
I am glad you're not selling the Lancair