Abandoned Airplane Will It Run After 37 YEARS! 

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The FIRST thing I would do with any of these, is wash them. People think it's the last thing to do ... but wash it and not only do you stop grit getting into things when you move them, but you also see fresh leaks as they happen.

that kid's voice "oh man that's cool" with the flaps coming down, priceless quality dad-son time!

The most important thing I have to say is your son does an absolutely AMAZING job doing the filming! He knows exactly what angle to capture things at and always following with no immaturity that would ruin the video. Well done little bro! You have a bright future ahead

The previous owner did an amazing pickle job. When you turned those continentals so easy and both sets of mags were popping I could not believe it. When the fired up and ran right away, was just more evidence on how well it was loved. Wow! Absolutely an amazing find.

The 310 is a great light twin. She deserves a new lease on life. Fix her up and fly her !

The C310 is the best of the lot. Your son is a lucky kid to have crazy gem of a dad like you jimmy.

Hearing your kid go “oh man that’s cool” and hearing the excitement made every penny that plane cost worth it. That’s awesome man I’m glad you two have a common passion/hobby. Looking forward to times like this with my son.

Important lessons to learn here- 1) everything fares better if you can store it indoors 2) keep engine openings covered as much as possible when in storage

I have owned Cessna 310's for over 21 years. MY opinion is this airplane needs to be put back in the air. Of all the choices in light twins out there today, the 310 is the best choice. It is fast and comfortable plane to own and fly. It is expensive only if you choose the WRONG people to do the maintenance on it. There are a lot of good shops on airports that don't have high rent. They can do great work and not take you to the cleaners. People who take their airplanes to big airport maintenance have to be not concerned with cost. The most expensive and the poorest annual I have gotten in 21 years on my airplane was at a high rent big airport.

Jimmy's channel is about to take off. I saw the last video story come up in my google feed. I admire you persistence and risk tolerance, looks like it is paying off!

Unbelievable that both started right up after that long. Just awsome watching old stuff run again. And man, your kid is so lucky to have the playground he does! I'm sure he will be a great man when he grows up

Jimmy I have to say I am really enjoying your videos, only found them last week and I have watched 90% of them. I wish I had a relationship like you and your son. Please keep them coming, I’ve told a few of my friends and you crack them up as well. One day I will get my health back and hopefully be able to travel and meet you for a coffee and burger, my treat. Thank you from an old man from down under. Cheers Wiz

A true diamond in the rough. Love the paint job, Red, White and Blue. Bet it’ll clean up real well.

I actually yelled "yes" when she fired, 37 years,,, incredible.

It may have not ran for 37 years but this has definitely been maintained over that period of time. Amazing to see, that’s how it’s done.

I am not a pilot, but I am a gearhead and anyone who loves old mechanical money pits (aka projects) has to get excited about this video. Please show us how this one gets rescued.

I would sell the other two and absolutely keep that Cessna. Holy Mother Of God What A Score you made there Jimmy. One of the few times I'm genuinely envious.

Impressive! Must’ve been put away correctly and prepared for long term storage.

Hi Jimmy, I really enjoy your productions. I think I have viewed them all and many of them more than once. I don't know how old this video is at this point but I hope the 310 gets brought back to flying status, you find it a loving home and you make some money on it! You and your son have a great relationship and he is a sharp kid. I admire your positive attitude, your aircraft knowledge, and your humor. One of the things I respect the most is you don't find the need to use bad language in your videos. Keep up the interesting, educational and humorous work. Thank you!

Jimmy, I love watching these videos. I'll never afford a plane myself, even an old abandoned one, but seeing you resurrect these old neglected ladies is a lot of fun. Makes me wish I knew you and I could work with you on some of these, it would be so much fun. I'll be watching!

Jimmy, I wanted to take a second and tell you that I like everything about your channel. I like the jokes, I like that I learn stuff and I like the fact that you’re a family guy and you have kids that are interested in your hobbies. You are one of the smartest and nicest people I have seen. Good luck on future endeavors and please don’t ever stop your channel. Thanks for sharing.

Would love to see these restorations or specifically the 310 back to flying condition. Glad I found this channel. Give old planes a chance. I fly 1957 KC-135Rs. They're a USAF workhorse!

It’s awesome that you do all this with your son! We need to be doing a lot more of this in our schools to teach kids every lesson that Aviation has to offer. Great Dad work! Thanks for sharing this!

Love it! I grew up watching Sky King on black and white TV in the 50s. His second aircraft was a Cessna 310B and his registration IIRC was N975B. I looked up your aircraft's registration number and it's registered to a John Novak in my native hometown of Pittsburgh PA. Cert issued in 1975. It shows it as a 1955 Cessna 310. Very cool! I left Pittsburgh in 1964 for college in Youngstown, drafted after graduation in 69 and wound up in Colorado thanks to Uncle Sam for the last 51 years. Quite a pathway for me, wondering about the pathway of your Cessna. I love General Aviation though I could never afford a license. A few friends take me up occasionally. I'm a volunteer for the last 14 years at our local aircraft museum and I love the airport atmosphere! Thanks for your rescue efforts on old aircraft. I always think you guys who do rescue work on any vehicle need to pack a leaf blower, a shop vac and a pressure washer! First things first, make'm look prettier! Can I correctly assume that there is an airport runway or a grass airstrip within taxi distance of these stored aircraft? 😉👍👍

Amazing - you have 105k subscribers, I see this video was posted 20 minutes ago and you already have 2,649 views before me! Congrats on a great channel - love getting the notifications and watching you get these beauties going again!

This video brings back a lot of memories. I was on a team that revived two surplus USAF U-3A’s (1957 C-310A aka Blue Canoe) from Davis-Monthan AFB in 1971. We made one “good” airplane from the two. Got my ATP in it; great flying little airplane.

Jimmy you are a real positive person, An inspiration! You and your son enjoy what the two of you do. Don't quit. Keep your channel going. Kicked out of the house? No problem for guys like you. Once you are able to return; you will be KING!

I have to say that I have just loved this latest series of yours! Trying to bring these “girls” back to life has been an absolute hoot to watch. You have had me sitting on the edge of my seat as you work your “quirky magic and cheering out loud with every successful start. The satisfaction you feel when they finally start is obvious.. and clearly genuine! well done!. You can be sure I will be clicking on every video you create on this resurrection series! As a bit of a side note.. I watch another RU-vid channel from a guy who specialises on cleaning/detailing/paint correcting aircraft. His work is also incredible and fun to watch (strangely) It might make for a great collaboration video where you pick one on your resurrected wonders and have him work his magic on it as a final send up! .. I won’t mention his channels name unless you are interested as I don’t want to come across as someone trying to steal your thunder. If you’d like his name , just shout out and I pass it on.. again.. well done!!!!

I had a C 310B in the '90s, I loved it! N5435A, s/n 35635. It was in USAF U-3B livery (only thing I didn't like... I'm retired Navy!). It's still flying and owned by the American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum in Dallas TX.

Brilliant channel, I love the fact you have the passion and desire to bring old planes back to life while creating lifelong memories with your son. Keep up the great work 👍

Love the father son love.... and doing this together like this.... I’m an airline pilot now... and I owe it all to times like this !

I really didn't think that would start. That's amazing, it's actually a nice looking plane.

Been waiting all week for this! So freaking cool! That plane must be returned to flight status, it totally deserves it!😍😍

Just Amazing. That baby was taken care of over the years. Your avionics packages need upgrading and I wouldn't trust any hose or wire in the plane but that engine start bought tears to my eyes! 😀

What a great find! So glad you guys are having fun together with it. Thanks for sharing!

You got a good deal with the 310. I’ve been looking for a Cessna 310 myself, and it looks like you found the perfect one to work on, invest in, and bring back to life. 310 is absolutely the keeper. Working on restoring this one, would definitely be a video series, that I would absolutely watch!!!

Definitely is one of the best “barn find” 310 ever , what a beauty ❤️

I sure hope you restore this airplane, I just love the look of these twin engine planes and would love to see the restoration process and it in the air again!!!!

Hi pal, just found your channel and I'm really enjoying it, I find myself hooked to see you get these old birds running again, I'm catching up on the videos you've already done, and you have a new follower now, kind regards from the East Yorkshire coast uk 🇬🇧

I don't even know how I found your video, but I love your enthusiasm over working on these planes! you are great! thanks for sharing your passion!

I think you’ll have a good time shopping for old, abandoned aircraft at Deer Valley Airport in Arizona. I’ve seen plenty of aircraft there that definitely haven’t flown in years, including a T-33 Shooting Star.

Congratulations, your channel is blowing up! 58,000 subs in one month! You don't need me to tell you you're doing something right, lol! Keep going mate, loving the content!

I gotta tell ya that your son is one lucky fellow to have a dad like you! What a team! I am so impressed with your relationship with your son.

Aloha Jimmy you scored !! My dad use to repair those great planes here in Hawaii and i remember doing 100 hours checks on them with him!!! All great memories, with sore necks so many screws!! Really like your video's and please them flying!!!!

Great videos, Jimmy! I got my PPL in 1980, but ran out of money when I went to Graduate School. The only thing I fly now is an X-Plane Fight Simulator :-). Your videos have inspired me to get the plane you are working on and fly them on the simulator (A lot cheaper). I love my Cherokee 6 and now I have to get a 310. Good luck with your 310.

I just stumbled across your channel . I love airplanes I wish I had learned to fly I am so touched that your son is right there with you . You can hear the excitement or the disappointment in his voice this is so cool your relationship with your son and getting these old hanger queens going thank you for the videos

I wish i had a Dad like you the pure joy from your son the entire time was so heart warming

It thrills me to see you involving your son Silas in all this, and from newer videos your involvement with your family in the RV trip. I am a firm believer in that God is a rewarder of those who dilligently seek him. You have seen the gifts of God that has worked in your life to take your niche of flipping airplanes and coming out on top and it shows in your life. He has likewise taken me down the same road with unspeakable gifts at my age of 75. Keep going with God Jim and things will only get better.

One of the most exiting youtube channels at the moment.

Pretty amazing you got it going so quickly compared to what it could of been! Thanks I’ll sub👍

I gotta say, for being from the 50s, this thing is beautiful and looks so sleek and streamlined! Love it! I should have gone to bed a while ago but I can't stop watching! I'm hooked on your channel!

jimi its so nice to see somone care enough to save these beatiful air craft!!once there gone there gon forever ...thanks for doin what you guys do !! thanks!!

Interestingly enough, this plane has a story prior to it's hangaring! Back in mid-January of 82', this 310 was on a dusk approach to snowy Butler PA's rwy 36 when the left main landing gear, left wing and left prop struck an automobile driving on the perimeter road. There was significant damage to both plane and car, but no injuries in either. Plane landed safely. FAA's findings were 1) dusk light conditions 2) mus-judged distance PIC and 3) misjudged altitude PIC. Very happy to hear all walked away unharmed and this O-470 powered 310 gets to fly again in a new millennium!

Finally! Been waiting! Good to see ya'll again

Ive thought about doing this just for fun. Its really refreshing to see you with your son doing this together. I hope you were just joking about it making one trip. Im crazy but not that crazy. As a mechanic i know better. It would make one trip alright....straight to the funeral home. It will take tens of thousands to get them air worthy again and re certified. Hopefully the log books are still intact... save every last document. I wish you luck and keep us posted. Thanks for the entertainment.

Holy cow! I certainly didn't expect those engines to fire relatively effortlessly. Great videos, Jimmy! I'm binge watching to get caught up. Check your 6!

The popping sound is just a misfire, probably from a bad plug or more likely an old wire arcing to the metal of the engine. I'd bet that the compression tests will be good. If you're planning on selling - I'd be interested as well

I wouldn’t get rid of that bad boy - it’s a keeper! That plane is incredible! At first it seemed like it would have plenty of issues but it was keep it great condition. Can’t beat a twin engine !! Love it !

My word, when that right engine fired up the first time, so darn cool. It even sounds like a beast too, I love that low growling, I'm a sucker for those deep and bassy sounding engines haha

Wow, what a nice old girl she is, can't wait to see her fly. Man, 1975 I was around 6 years old flying around New Jersey in Piper Cherokee's and a twin Comanche with my dad back then up until the mid 80's, brings back memories. He would have loved your channel Jimmy. Another great video! 👍

Luckily the year 1984 has just arrived so that plane should be good to go!

Jimmy it be nice to see a follow-up video on all three aircraft where they went, that sort of thing. This one in this video, I hope it becomes airworthy and see it flying again. Stay tuned right ? Cheers Dion

Jimmy the videos of these aircraft are great. And the joy you get from getting them cranking is infectious .

Totally educational. Thanks for sharing "Your World".

By this video, I am looking forward to your uploads. I'm officially a fan.

Always waiting for this videos🙌

Jimmy that was amazing. Credit must go to the owner for doing a great job of taking care of those engines.

Imagine attempting this on a 2000-2022 model automobile in 2037-2059! Guarantee nobody would experience the same results. Old school just plain WORKS! Fired right up, just like I'd expect from a carburetor & points. Some of the younger generation will never understand. What a beautiful thing hearing them both fire after sitting almost FOUR decades!!!

Jimmy is the Hoovie of planes but knows how to work on them and I am 100% here for it!

I would love to see a video of this one getting cleaned up👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Words don't describe how much I would love to find a barn find like this!

New subscriber. Sure glad I found your channel, Jimmy! Great stuff, thanks buddy...

"Money to noise converter" - you made my day!

you and your son are making some awesome memories!

👍🏼👏🏻 great vlog Jimmy .. and your world is great 😉

You got to love Jimmy's World and his magic touch with older planes... Keep those Videos coming Jimmy...

Rip to the bonanza at the end. Wish i had the pics of when i pulled my hanger find 310 and 172 out. I saved a few and hope to see that 310 and azteck fly again

Can't wait to watch. I subbed 2 days ago

Something done ages ago had a bearing on this aircrafts future. Hope you get her sorted and find her a new home soon. Best wishes and Happy New Year.

I thought that airplane from the Rebuild Rescue channel was a one-of-it´s kind worldwide and this has never happened a second time. And you show two abandoned planes sitting somewhere out in the elements abandoned for decades on your channel. Cool stuff!

Great videos Jimmy, this is just the sort of content I feel the YT aviation community needed. Resurrections!

Jimmy, this one is the keeper!

My first job as working the ramp at a local small airport. I absolutely love the 310! Just beautiful with the wing tanks.

These are fantastic! I want to see more follow-up with each plane.

Jimmy, as a healthcare professional PLEASE WHERE RESPIRATORY PROTECTION when dealing with anything this old that has dust, fiber glass dust, AND ESPECIALLY mouse droppings!!! You don't want to get Hantavirus! Don't want you to get sick! These videos are great and I am a fan!

That's a great plane, 310 Pilot is a great youtube channel. I'm sure Kevin can help you with any questions.

Awesome video, great job, Greetings from Massachusetts.

I still don't have my PPL, but even daydreaming about what "someday" plane I might want I liked the Cessna 310. I just watched you wheel that beauty out of the hanger and thought " What a cool color scheme and plane!" I look forward to watching it progress! Someday maybe I will get my own!! 🤞

The 310 is such a good looking aircraft.

One of the coolest twin engine aircraft ever built. This one has a damage history from a landing accident in Jan of '82. The left wing and gear hit a car prior to touchdown. Looks like they did a good job on the repairs. She's a great find...

Jimmy you are inspiring me again to get a flying license . I am falling love at your work. Good job little boy for supporting your dad. very cool thing to watch.

I knew it was going to go well when you hooked the battery up and the lights started flashing and or turning on. Then when you went in the cockpit before starting, I heard that weird clicking noise at 08:15 that my 310 makes I knew it was going to start. It is pretty amazing that it started after sitting in the hanger for so many years! Looking forward to seeing what it takes to get it air worthy and flying again.

I love the videos and you saving aircraft...sure would love to see them fly especially the 310 as I loved Sky king as a kid...and that one has the tip tanks...

as a pilot, this is one of the most engaging vids I've ever seen. Not many have the balls to take the financial risks of buying unknowns. BUT if he can get it running good enough to get ferry permits he will quickly become a multi-millionaire (if not already one). As others have said, raising a kid this way bodes well for his future. Bravo Jimmy.

Hey Jimmy I love your channel and am wondering what is your background because you have no problem showing your son how to jump in and fix things and that is awesome. Good luck with your barn finds.

I earned my multi-engine in a C310 back in 1978 - in Hawaii. Love that airplane. Mahalo for sharing. Love your channel.

When i Grow uo i wanna be like you have dissposible income to just go around and buy planes like this. Love the videos Keep them coming

Jimmy, call me a conspiracy theorist, but all three of those planes to you bought were drug trafficking planes form the the PE era in the 80's. I'm surprised no one else picked up on it. There is no coincidence all of them stopped flying in the 80's. You sir, were in the presence of a legend and you didn't even notice. You can bet he didn't give his real name out on the papers LOL.

Loved flying the 310! Hope this one makes it back into the air were it belongs❣️ Thanks for letting us tag along Jimmy!!