As a retired FAA controller I always called a C414 a "Chancellor", but noticed on one of your videos this is not correct. Apparently the C414A introduced in 1978 was known as this. I always used model name when known, this was a big help in reducing "missed calls". You usually got the pilots attention first time! Thank you
Jerry, thank you for all your wonderful videos. I have really enjoyed them. Yesterday lost a brother in blue with my the department I work for. I want to let you know I have found comfort in watching your videos allowing me Escape just for a little bit. Keep the brown side down and blue side up. Life is short live to love and love to live. Be safe. Danny
Congrats on the new acquisition Jerry. A truly beautiful aircraft, built for comfort. I appreciate the "walk-around" for orientation. This "bird" has obviously been well loved and cared for. As for the rear facing seats: some people mind riding "backwards" while others do not. It's a personal preference. I'm a subscriber, keep the videos coming, I can't get enough of them. Well done sir!
Nice airplane J.W.. The landing gear switch you pointed out is the downlock switch. This gear system isn't used on the Citation. It's a 300 & 400 series gear only and make sure anyone that works/rigs it knows EXACTLY what they are doing.The upper cowling on the engines need to be swapped left to right. Whats the airframe total time?
5500 air frame total time, after this video I discovered the facts about the landing gear, good catch on the cowlings, they were swapped during annual earlier this year
Jerry, Nice tour. I have several C414 sales brochures and one is, I believe, the 1969 C414. I could scan and send you copies but would need email address and not sure if it is wise to put on this site. If you would like a copy maybe you can figure out how to get it. Still trying to watch (catch up) all your videos. Stay safe and until next time. Robert
probably a stupid question but I've always wondered with twin "in wing" engines there is noticeably much less wing surface thus I would think there would be less lift and stability in a twin especially in the event of an engine failure? Care to educate me? Thanks in advance!
the wings on a twin have more surface area than a single, according to the operating manual for my Cessna 414 in the event of an double engine failure at 10,000 feet the maximum glide with both props feathered is 23 miles at an indicated air speed of 119-138 MPH depending on weight
Hi Jerry ... Really like your new 414, and really appreciate the detailed walk-around. Question: You have 20g tank on the starboard side and lockers in both nacelles? Is the port locker larger, or is that space taken up with other things? I imagine pressurization will be wonderful for you two!
20 gallon aux tanks on each side and 20 gallon wing locker tank only on the right side, that tank is not connected to the engines, you need to flip a switch in flight and pump the fuel to the right tip tank and then crossfeed the fuel in flight to balance out the weight, i most likely will just leave enough fuel in that tank to keep the bladder wet unless planning on a long flight with less than a full load for weight and balance
Beautiful plane Jerry. Great shape for a 70’s vintage. You thinking about upgrading the Garmin GNS. I have the GTN 650 in my Cardinal and like it. I’m a VFR pilot so I’m not fully utilizing its capabilities. From what I understand the big difference is touch screen. Not a big deal for me. Looking forward to future Vlogs.
Nice plane, nice features in the cabin as well. I noticed there are no rubber boots for deicing on the wings. Isn't there any deicing at all, or some kind of heated leading edge?
just like my last plane it only has prop de-ice heated boots, it is plumbed for De-Ice boots and it's on a list to check out but might be cost prohibited.
Thanks Jerry - about the same as I pay renting SR22's down here in San Diego. Great Videos, thanks for all you efforts to post them - I used to live in El Dorado hills and flew out of Placerville for 20 years so I appreciate all of your SAC, MHR, TVL, AUB flights.
the Potty is just for emergencies, not for daily use, however it is conveniently located in case you want to grab a cold drink while reading the sports page....NOT
Nice!! Gee, sure do hope that left gear deal is just the switch. I been reading up on how the gear on these works.. seems in general to be very well respected and used on many other airframes. All you need are those empinage strakes and the planned dash upgrades, and she’ll be a real honey! PIP on a chain for the door, simple and effective.
Strakes are $12.5 installed and does not seem worth it for 4-8 knots, I will get good use of the dash upgrades and the mandatory ADS-B, if I had one feature to add it would be de-ice boots but I believe that is not economically feasible, appreciate your good input
Jerry W They sure not afraid to charge for those strakes! Makes it pretty hard to justify dividing the fuel savings into the cost... it would take forever to amortize. If they were a few grand, other story..
each tank has it's own filler cap, 5 tanks total, tip tanks are the main and up high, aux tanks in the middle of the wing and the 5th tank is just aft of the right engine on the nacelle
Beautiful airplane! Do yourself a favor and have the wiring redone on those legs. It has been messed with, guaranteed, they will chafe and short out one day giving you false lights or no lights. With a new unfamiliar aircraft it is always a good idea to have the entire gear checked over just to be sure. If I were you I would go ahead with the gear swing regardless. Enjoy this beauty!
That's my Instrument panel, I installed all the Avionics and cut and engraved all the panels, so good to see her again...
Good Tour Of A Nice Plane With No Annoying Music Or Computer Generated Voice. Others Should Take Note . . .
What a trip back in time. Outstanding!
Thanks for the plane tour. Looks wonderful!
As a retired FAA controller I always called a C414 a "Chancellor", but noticed on one of your videos this is not correct. Apparently the C414A introduced in 1978 was known as this. I always used model name when known, this was a big help in reducing "missed calls". You usually got the pilots attention first time!
Thank you
Thank you for showing the airplane on the ground. Very beautiful, congratulations!
Jerry, thank you for all your wonderful videos. I have really enjoyed them. Yesterday lost a brother in blue with my the department I work for. I want to let you know I have found comfort in watching your videos allowing me Escape just for a little bit. Keep the brown side down and blue side up.
Life is short live to love and love to live. Be safe.
Danny
very sorry to hear that
Congrats, Jerry! We look forward to seeing more great videos of you and your new Twin Cessna! Blue skies!!
Congrats on the new acquisition Jerry. A truly beautiful aircraft, built for comfort. I appreciate the "walk-around" for orientation. This "bird" has obviously been well loved and cared for. As for the rear facing seats: some people mind riding "backwards" while others do not. It's a personal preference. I'm a subscriber, keep the videos coming, I can't get enough of them. Well done sir!
Gorgeous plane Jerry, congratulations again 😃
Love "Flying" with you Jerry, I always learn something
congrats on your new plane-did the fact the aircraft is 47 + years young factor into your pre buy thoughts??? enjoy your vids and flying with you
Just picked up 34 Kabeck landing at Auburn. 2nd time for me. Nice treat for me will be looking for the video.
We are just up at South Lake Tahoe, and it was very cold this morning. Looks like a great day to go flying though!
Another wonderful, informative vid. Thanks and keep em coming
Nice airplane J.W.. The landing gear switch you pointed out is the downlock switch. This gear system isn't used on the Citation.
It's a 300 & 400 series gear only and make sure anyone that works/rigs it knows EXACTLY what they are doing.The upper cowling on the engines need to be swapped left to right. Whats the airframe total time?
5500 air frame total time, after this video I discovered the facts about the landing gear, good catch on the cowlings, they were swapped during annual earlier this year
Cheers Jerry for the walk round looks a nice tidy plane
Awesome aircraft!
Jerry, Nice tour. I have several C414 sales brochures and one is, I believe, the 1969 C414. I could scan and send you copies but would need email address and not sure if it is wise to put on this site. If you would like a copy maybe you can figure out how to get it. Still trying to watch (catch up) all your videos. Stay safe and until next time. Robert
thanks very much !
probably a stupid question but I've always wondered with twin "in wing" engines there is noticeably much less wing surface thus I would think there would be less lift and stability in a twin especially in the event of an engine failure? Care to educate me? Thanks in advance!
the wings on a twin have more surface area than a single, according to the operating manual for my Cessna 414 in the event of an double engine failure at 10,000 feet the maximum glide with both props feathered is 23 miles at an indicated air speed of 119-138 MPH depending on weight
@@Jerry.Wagner Just one of those visual things I guess. Just looks that way. Thanks.
Hi Jerry ... Really like your new 414, and really appreciate the detailed walk-around.
Question: You have 20g tank on the starboard side and lockers in both nacelles? Is the port locker larger, or is that space taken up with other things?
I imagine pressurization will be wonderful for you two!
20 gallon aux tanks on each side and 20 gallon wing locker tank only on the right side, that tank is not connected to the engines, you need to flip a switch in flight and pump the fuel to the right tip tank and then crossfeed the fuel in flight to balance out the weight, i most likely will just leave enough fuel in that tank to keep the bladder wet unless planning on a long flight with less than a full load for weight and balance
Awesome vid man
Beautiful bird, congratulations Jerry, wish you many happy landings...
Beautiful plane Jerry. Great shape for a 70’s vintage. You thinking about upgrading the Garmin GNS. I have the GTN 650 in my Cardinal and like it. I’m a VFR pilot so I’m not fully utilizing its capabilities. From what I understand the big difference is touch screen. Not a big deal for me. Looking forward to future Vlogs.
Jerry, what are the VG's for on the vertical stabilizers? Nice video.
Hope you have a great new year...is this a new plane you bought Jerry
Looks to be in fine shape. If we maintained cars the way we do aircraft I'd still be driving my Opel Kadette!
Nice plane, nice features in the cabin as well. I noticed there are no rubber boots for deicing on the wings. Isn't there any deicing at all, or some kind of heated leading edge?
just like my last plane it only has prop de-ice heated boots, it is plumbed for De-Ice boots and it's on a list to check out but might be cost prohibited.
What do you find are your costs to operate your 414 ?
Wade Thompson roughly $250-$325/hour
Thanks Jerry - about the same as I pay renting SR22's down here in San Diego. Great Videos, thanks for all you efforts to post them - I used to live in El Dorado hills and flew out of Placerville for 20 years so I appreciate all of your SAC, MHR, TVL, AUB flights.
My favorite feature is the refreshment center / ice cooler beneath the potty
the Potty is just for emergencies, not for daily use, however it is conveniently located in case you want to grab a cold drink while reading the sports page....NOT
What do you use the plane for? Business?
The 414s seem to be more popular these days. A lot less expense than a 421 I’d imagine. So jealous. :-)
Slower that a 340. Slower than a 421
Nice!! Gee, sure do hope that left gear deal is just the switch. I been reading up on how the gear on these works.. seems in general to be very well respected and used on many other airframes. All you need are those empinage strakes and the planned dash upgrades, and she’ll be a real honey! PIP on a chain for the door, simple and effective.
Strakes are $12.5 installed and does not seem worth it for 4-8 knots, I will get good use of the dash upgrades and the mandatory ADS-B, if I had one feature to add it would be de-ice boots but I believe that is not economically feasible, appreciate your good input
Jerry W
They sure not afraid to charge for those strakes! Makes it pretty hard to justify dividing the fuel savings into the cost... it would take forever to amortize. If they were a few grand, other story..
Do you like it a lot more than your Cessna 320, it is a nice plane.
Yes I do, I gave up some speed for comfort
Jerry W Well good luck with your new plane, I watch your flight today on Flightradar24.
Why the plane switch? I'm looking at the 414 but the opp cost!
With such of neat RV you shoud plan longer trips
How do you fill the tip tanks if the fuel filler cap sits on the top of the wing which is below the tip tanks
John Bull you can easily reach while standing on the ground or make it easier by using a ladder that is always available at self serve
@@Jerry.Wagner So it has its own filler cap?
each tank has it's own filler cap, 5 tanks total, tip tanks are the main and up high, aux tanks in the middle of the wing and the 5th tank is just aft of the right engine on the nacelle
There is a lot of California I would like to see back here in Kentucky, at your leisure Jerry.
If only I knew how to fly, and had money to afford one of these planes, I'd do it in an instant!
Even if you gave the airplane to me for free, I couldn't afford it.
Very nice plane.
402A guy.
sweet airplane. did you get anywhere near calculating your expected hourly costs for that, just interested..
did not and don't plan to
expect 400 +++ ... just to be realistic. depends on hrs/year of course
Beautiful airplane! Do yourself a favor and have the wiring redone on those legs. It has been messed with, guaranteed, they will chafe and short out one day giving you false lights or no lights. With a new unfamiliar aircraft it is always a good idea to have the entire gear checked over just to be sure. If I were you I would go ahead with the gear swing regardless. Enjoy this beauty!
thanks, it's on the squawk list to look at next week along with new tires and a few little items
Nice!
Is the maintanece as sloppy as the interior.......very junky...
no IT'S WORSE...nice comment coming from an obviously un-informed individual