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I Bought a Cherokee 6 for Less Than $30K and It Changed My Life | An Airplane Renovation Story 

SoCal Flying Monkey
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I bought a Piper Cherokee 6 (PA32-300) for less than $30,000 and then my A&P/IA Piper Guru friend completely renovated it. This is the story of N631BW and its total renovation and resurrection from Engine Overhaul to Avionics to Paint and Interior.
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We go from ancient avionics to an Avidyne IFD 540, PS Engineering PMA450a, Avidyne AXP322, Skytrax 100 ADSB IN, Dynon HDX for Certified, and Trutrak Autopilot. New Airtex leather seat interior, carpets, side panels.
**So many people have asked about the cost of the upgrades: It’s hard to specify the total cost since the project was done over such a long period of time and in phases, and considering my buddy was doing a lot of the work at friendly rate. It’s safe to say it was likely around an additional 100k. I may end up making a follow up video about the numbers since there seems to be quite a bit of interest in it. Stay tuned!
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Комментарии : 6 тыс.   
@TrentonPalmer
@TrentonPalmer 4 года назад
Awesome work, she’s beautiful! I originally wanted a Cherokee 6 before I went with the Kitfox, it’s still on my list 🤘
@SoCalFlyingMonkey
@SoCalFlyingMonkey 4 года назад
Your awesome videos make me really want a Kitfox to do the type of flying you do! Looks super fun. We should chat cinematography sometime...
@TrentonPalmer
@TrentonPalmer 4 года назад
Haha, thanks man! And always happy to chat about cinematography!
@Tommyflies
@Tommyflies 4 года назад
Just found this channel watching Trent's videos! Subbed immediately. Awesome work. 🤙
@nightfall22
@nightfall22 4 года назад
Been a fan of Trent’s for some time now. Awesome to see him on here too. Subbed here as well. Gotta support another southern Cali brother
@tonywulff9665
@tonywulff9665 4 года назад
Seems to be a common thought......we want a Cherokee 6 as our family commuter, paired with our existing Pacer Bush plane. Tied of driving 1200 miles each way to see the extended family!
@tarobrob513
@tarobrob513 4 года назад
This is honestly the most high quality story telling I’ve ever seen
@RK-MTB
@RK-MTB 4 года назад
Couldn't agree with you more. I'm not even into airplanes but this was an awesome story!!!
@OldEnoughToParty
@OldEnoughToParty 4 года назад
He does this for a living
@ery9077
@ery9077 3 года назад
Agree👆🏿
@flyingaardvarks1133
@flyingaardvarks1133 3 года назад
Right?!?!?! Just crushed it.
@cstay3
@cstay3 3 года назад
Hi How much total after upgrade and repaint? How I can do similar thing And is the aircraft still FAA certified ?
@metaobserver657
@metaobserver657 4 года назад
"I'm a professional cinematographer" ahh makes sense now
@SoCalFlyingMonkey
@SoCalFlyingMonkey 4 года назад
:)
@d3rfv547
@d3rfv547 4 года назад
Ha! Had that in mind to! Great video!
@Gunshinzero
@Gunshinzero 4 года назад
Right. That cleared up a lot. I was thinking this video is too legit. Lol.
@Bland-79
@Bland-79 4 года назад
When I seen what this guys job is I instantly immediately looked up a cost estimate of owning a plane. The cost of the pilots licence and the initial airplane purchase is the cheap part. The upkeep is more than most people can afford.
@edb7742
@edb7742 3 года назад
I am very impressed by the quality of the videos and as soon as I heard him say that, I thought, "No wonder they're so good!"
@johndavid39hotmail
@johndavid39hotmail 2 года назад
The greatest thing about this video is that he convinced his whole family to be a part of the Storytelling. Kudos to you
@SoCalFlyingMonkey
@SoCalFlyingMonkey 2 года назад
We had fun making it! Thanks!
@fknight
@fknight 2 года назад
6:17 “I’m a professional cinematographer.” That… that explains the quality here lol great video!!
@SoCalFlyingMonkey
@SoCalFlyingMonkey 2 года назад
Thanks!
@marvininthemiddle4586
@marvininthemiddle4586 4 года назад
Moral of the story: completely ignore your wife.
@SoCalFlyingMonkey
@SoCalFlyingMonkey 4 года назад
Definitely do not ignore your wife! And be appreciative when she is super cool and gets over her fear of the airplane so you can pursue your dream...and then you can have a laugh about the whole thing and make fun of yourselves in a silly video on youtube... ?
@fredpinczuk7352
@fredpinczuk7352 4 года назад
LOL, at your own perils.
@FlightChops
@FlightChops 4 года назад
Haha - came here to say this :P
@christopherbowers7219
@christopherbowers7219 4 года назад
Awesome story, AWESOME PLANE!!!
@AVadim
@AVadim 4 года назад
А лучше вообще не женитесь. 😜
@AlexChoi1
@AlexChoi1 3 года назад
I was wondering how the cinematography and editing was so ridiculous for a vlog and then you telling us your job at the end explained everything.
@SoCalFlyingMonkey
@SoCalFlyingMonkey 3 года назад
Thanks!
@JustSayN2O
@JustSayN2O 3 года назад
agree.
@vincentmegale4805
@vincentmegale4805 3 года назад
I was thinking the same. Incredible job.
@Gettinherethehardway
@Gettinherethehardway 3 года назад
I think he has done this once or twice......great production
@llama307
@llama307 2 года назад
Yea was thinking the same thing, wow awesome video,
@jimstafford376
@jimstafford376 Год назад
Just found your channel and how nice. I'm just getting my certificate at the age of 73 and enjoying flying. I always wanted to fly since a kid and finally decided to do it. Against all odds and lots of people saying things like your too old and can't do two things at one time. WoW that really made me want to do it even more so I did. I studied and studied and finally went and passed my written test and have 5.1 hours under my belt now and am working on more. I'm hoping to finish up my training before the end of September. Hope all those saying I couldn't do it can wake up and enjoy their own lives. I'm sure going to keep enjoying mine. In the Wild Blue Younder. :)
@jaypisme2343
@jaypisme2343 Год назад
You’re awesome sir
@q1o2
@q1o2 6 месяцев назад
How did your training turn out? Did you get your PPL?
@jimstafford376
@jimstafford376 6 месяцев назад
@@q1o2 Yes! Thanks
@thomasellis1516
@thomasellis1516 2 года назад
As an A&P and Commercial Pilot, I’ve watched this video half a dozen times and shared it with countless others. What a great story about how aviation can change your life.
@noleftturnunstoned
@noleftturnunstoned 2 года назад
especially if you have lots of money and work in the film industry
@fairysox221
@fairysox221 3 года назад
That's it... this video has finally made my mind up, I've been undecided for a while now and after watching this and seeing how much fun the aircraft is we've decided to splash out and get Microsoft flight simulator 2020...
@Justin-eq6vd
@Justin-eq6vd 3 года назад
I’m gonna buy it too :D
@Vejitasei
@Vejitasei 3 года назад
May I advise you look at X-Plane instead. Much better graphics, physics and database. Also available for MS/Mac/Linux for life. X-Plane 11 added VR support (if you have the setup and are into that sort of thing) which is also awesome.
@Farms2000
@Farms2000 3 года назад
Vejitasei not fsx he means the new flight sim
@D_T_W_D
@D_T_W_D 3 года назад
@@Vejitasei why would he buy x plane? MSFS 2020 literally comes out in 12 days and has much better graphics than any other flight sim by a mileeeeeeeee.
@kidamere2408
@kidamere2408 3 года назад
@@Vejitasei xplane is inferior in every aspect to 2020
@PhlyDaily
@PhlyDaily 3 года назад
well told story! great cadence and b-roll to match.
@SoCalFlyingMonkey
@SoCalFlyingMonkey 3 года назад
Thanks! I appreciate that!
@davitohacks9289
@davitohacks9289 3 года назад
War thunder
@goodbyecruelworld7005
@goodbyecruelworld7005 3 года назад
Playvwith german please!(our german tank always lose, you were my only hope)
@muhammadaliffadhillah7547
@muhammadaliffadhillah7547 3 года назад
Buy a plane Phly
@sub4freerobux340
@sub4freerobux340 3 года назад
wait what is phly doing here?
@DanielFernandez
@DanielFernandez 2 года назад
What a refreshing video, first time seeing your channel, you've got a new subscriber.
@Cat-Branchman
@Cat-Branchman 2 года назад
I learned at KWHP in 1989, BFR at Vista and also work in the TV and film industry (below the line). I love your stories and they really are an inspiration to involve my family in aviation more. With two redheaded girls as well and a wife that doesn't like small planes to, you've touched my heart. Thank you!
@callbackdons
@callbackdons 4 года назад
"..climbs like a homesick angel." Wow what a line. I was all mad about it not really being 30k but that line won me over.
@2811JPR
@2811JPR 4 года назад
Right? So witty and eloquent, gonna have to steal it.
@SoCalFlyingMonkey
@SoCalFlyingMonkey 4 года назад
I would love to take credit for it but all those colorful phrases are direct quotes from my mechanic buddy himself. LOL
@spannaspinna
@spannaspinna 3 года назад
SoCal Flying Monkey lol touches down like like a butterfly with sore feet
@FlightChops
@FlightChops 4 года назад
Solid story telling here - that's the hardest part of making engaging content and you crushed it - great plane as well - I recently got to do a pile of flying with my family in a Cherokee 6 all over Mexico - normally aspirated made for a challenge getting around some of the mountains down there, but it was a tank and did a great job for us.
@SoCalFlyingMonkey
@SoCalFlyingMonkey 4 года назад
Thanks for the comment Steve. I've been watching your channel for a long time and I have to say it's really great and it inspired me to get out and create my own stuff. Glad you've had a chance to fly the Cherokee 6 - it's a real work horse and super comfortable. Looking forward to seeing how your RV turns out! (forgive me I am behind on episodes) And yes I agree we need to tell stories not just show flights. It is the essence of good content and key to sharing the human condition.
@hollysuniverse5706
@hollysuniverse5706 4 года назад
The storytelling is amazing! Lighting, depth of field, editing, and voice over is so engaging. Wow!
@SoCalFlyingMonkey
@SoCalFlyingMonkey 4 года назад
@@hollysuniverse5706 thank you that is very kind!
@MoGumboFukUTubeForChngngMyName
For those who are saying it cost more than $30,000, you are right. Just the avionics he rattled off at 3:32 to 3:47 cost around $35,000… more than the plane. Then add $10,000 for the installation… $45,000
@aeromechmike
@aeromechmike 2 года назад
I just want to say that your videos are fantastic, and that you've inspired me to resume my flight lessons that I postponed in 2013. Thanks and keep up the great work. Fly safe.
@technomentis
@technomentis 4 года назад
"Climbs like a homesick angel" your videos rocks.
@SoCalFlyingMonkey
@SoCalFlyingMonkey 4 года назад
Thanks!!
@daver6468
@daver6468 4 года назад
Just for the record, the homesick angel thing...not exactly original.
@AntexFly
@AntexFly Год назад
I like how you don’t just film yourself sitting in a chair but you actually have other people act out the scenes. I just subbed
@brucedeloop
@brucedeloop 3 года назад
Apart from being an inspiring story, this video is a really good example of excellent film-making. Well done!!
@brucedeloop
@brucedeloop 3 года назад
oh, and then I see at the end you're a pro! Ha, no wonder! So good man, so good...
@SoCalFlyingMonkey
@SoCalFlyingMonkey 3 года назад
Thank you so much!
@NateLeeProductions
@NateLeeProductions 4 года назад
Title should have been “ how I spent $100k on a Cherokee 6”
@DavidDavid-jb1cy
@DavidDavid-jb1cy 4 года назад
then you probably wouldn't be down here commenting
@austinoquinn6461
@austinoquinn6461 4 года назад
still a really good price for a Cherokee 6
@johnsnyder6646
@johnsnyder6646 4 года назад
I'll bet it was more than that! Beautiful transformation!
@soconnoriv
@soconnoriv 4 года назад
Between the paint, overhaul, interior, and avionics upgrades, I bet he ended up spending over 150k
@alienxyt
@alienxyt 4 года назад
Agreed!
@Nors1e
@Nors1e 4 года назад
Dude you are gonna do so well on youtube, keep up the good work!
@SoCalFlyingMonkey
@SoCalFlyingMonkey 4 года назад
Thank you! Its been super fun creating lately!
@aldohattonduran5227
@aldohattonduran5227 2 месяца назад
Probably the 14th time I've watched this 😂😂😂 love the energy.. family interest.. the rendition of the youngest daughter mechanic with fake moustache 😂😂😂😂 and the voice overs discussing the investment aspects 😂😂😂 I see how you made it so professional being a cinematographer! Mega shout out 💪🏼💫🌞🌛🏆✈️🛫🛬🇺🇲
@SoCalFlyingMonkey
@SoCalFlyingMonkey 2 месяца назад
Thanks so much! I really appreciate this.
@TheLombardProject
@TheLombardProject 2 года назад
"This thing takes off like a scalded dog and climbs like a homesick angel" love me the Don.
@motionpictureconsult
@motionpictureconsult 3 года назад
Wow. I am a film production consultant and a pilot that flies a Saratoga and happened across this video, and your channel. All I can say is WOW. You are amazingly skilled at both shooting and piloting (and writing, editing, lighting...). Can't wait to see the rest of your channel. Congratulations on everything you have accomplished so far and best of luck on your future travels and films! You should be so proud.
@TheRea1Man
@TheRea1Man 4 года назад
"I wanna buy a plane" "Only if you want a divorce" *BUYS PLANE* LOL also the production value and family inclusion is hilarious.
@Dakarn
@Dakarn 4 года назад
"Can't divorce me at 1500 feet!"
@user-sx5hm9uk7l
@user-sx5hm9uk7l 3 года назад
Him to her.. "WTH!?! But you promised to divorce me if I buy a plane!!"
@hefeibao
@hefeibao 3 года назад
@@user-sx5hm9uk7l I should try that. Um, not.
@otacon1024
@otacon1024 3 года назад
"So... two birds with one stone? SOLD!"
@thepurpleufo
@thepurpleufo 2 года назад
If there has ever been a perfect aviation video, this is it.
@SoCalFlyingMonkey
@SoCalFlyingMonkey 2 года назад
hey thanks!!!
@jessendelft-1
@jessendelft-1 3 года назад
Because of this video I'm suddenly really tempted to get my flying license, get my own plane and start doing the same. I live in Norway, but my family lives in the Netherlands. Being able to fly to them in my own plane would be amazing, as well as taking vacation trips all around Norway using this plane. My mind is racing, and I love it. Thanks for this inspirational video, mr. Monkey!
@gregwilliams9854
@gregwilliams9854 2 года назад
don't think about it... just do it
@biglee13m
@biglee13m 3 года назад
"I'm a professional cinematic photographer" ok... that explains the quality of this video.
@hobblyjig
@hobblyjig 4 года назад
I also have a family of 4. I completed ground school when I was 18 back in 2002. I'm finally in a position where I'm starting to think about getting my license again. This video nearly made me cry. I hope I can follow in your footsteps and own a plane that gives my family the freedom some amazing experiences. In the mean time I'll following along with your channel. Thanks for sharing!
@SoCalFlyingMonkey
@SoCalFlyingMonkey 4 года назад
I had to take a 15 year break after nearly completing the PPL. Ran out of money. Got engaged, then Marriage, kids, house, life and then 15 years later jumped back in. I say go for it. There are many ways to make aviation work as part of your life. Flying clubs, partnerships etc etc etc.
@teenice894
@teenice894 2 года назад
This is what I call " money to play with ".. I'm sure he works hard for what he has.
@GrantOakes
@GrantOakes 2 года назад
I was just about to compliment you on your video editing skills and how cute it was dubbing over your wife and kids voices. Then at the end it all made sense since you're a cinematographer. Great job! Since I'm a professional wedding photographer (now retired), I look at the tiny details.
@kullsyreholdig01
@kullsyreholdig01 4 года назад
06:17 - I was like "ahaaaa, that's why this RU-vid video is so brilliantly shot and edited!". Great work, subscribed :)
@SoCalFlyingMonkey
@SoCalFlyingMonkey 4 года назад
haha yeah unfair advantage I suppose!
@beenlowe19
@beenlowe19 4 года назад
My exact thoughts when he said what he did for a living lol.
@loverboy4894
@loverboy4894 4 года назад
Never watched your channel until just now. I’m hooked. As someone who wants to get into flying and potentially owning an aircraft for the family, this is super great to watch! Love the video editing!
@SoCalFlyingMonkey
@SoCalFlyingMonkey 4 года назад
Thank you. There is a lot of great information on the internet and youtube from passionate aviators for when you start getting into your training. Check out The Finer Points youtube channel. Lots of great instruction from a great CFI over there.
@loverboy4894
@loverboy4894 4 года назад
I will be sure to take a look at those channels! Thanks!
@ranman7729
@ranman7729 3 года назад
You just inspired me to finish my ppl training, I had stopped because it was getting expensive, but I'm gonna push through.
@SoCalFlyingMonkey
@SoCalFlyingMonkey 3 года назад
be sure to check out my next video. (tomorrow) I'm glad you are getting back into it!!
@ranman7729
@ranman7729 3 года назад
@@SoCalFlyingMonkey ok
@livewellwitheds6885
@livewellwitheds6885 3 года назад
do it!!!!
@SimplySaamPilot
@SimplySaamPilot 2 года назад
Man you’re story telling is on another level. I definitely have a lot to learn from you
@TheHarleyRoadshow
@TheHarleyRoadshow 4 года назад
Gotta be honest, I’m not really into planes but like the way it was filmed, so you’ve got my subscription
@andrewgrischenko
@andrewgrischenko 4 года назад
This is an amazing production and a very inspirational story! I watch a few RU-vidrs on aviation, but your is really unique! Thank you for doing it!
@SoCalFlyingMonkey
@SoCalFlyingMonkey 4 года назад
Thank you for the encouragement! I appreciate it a great deal.
@onebravotango
@onebravotango 8 месяцев назад
What an incredible journey and transformation for N631BW! It's inspiring to see how your determination, along with the expertise of your A&P/IA friend, brought this Piper Cherokee 6 back to life. As a fellow pilot with a pilot license and the privilege to fly under the name of One Bravo Tango, I can truly appreciate the joy and satisfaction of being intimately involved in the restoration process. From engine overhaul to avionics, paint, and interior, every step of the process must have been a labor of love. Wishing you countless safe and joyful flights in your beautifully renovated aircraft! 🛩✨
@Jeeptalkshow
@Jeeptalkshow 3 года назад
I learned in a Piper Archer. Boy I liked that plane. I remember thinking I'd like to have that 6 place Piper, 300 hp, constant speed prop. lol I still can't afford a plane, but I did buy a Jeep Cherokee in 1998! Wow that plane is gorgeous. Inside and out. All those beautiful big screens, wow, I'm going to have to sit here for a few minutes and watch baseball.
@keithlucas6260
@keithlucas6260 2 года назад
I have a 1998 Jeep Cherokee as well....adjusted for inflation they would be selling for $35,000 today..... Our Civil Air Patrol had a Piper Pa-28 back in 1972 we flew all over the place..... If we sell our property, I will definitely look into flying again, and lifting the Jeep 3 1/2 inches with 33's.....
@savagecub
@savagecub 3 года назад
You bought a 6 for under 30k........GREAT ! You just made a bunch of A&P mechanics VERY happy !
@Whataboutit
@Whataboutit 3 года назад
Well done video presentation and a fun story to tell. Beautiful job restoring the Cherokee! ♥️
@SoCalFlyingMonkey
@SoCalFlyingMonkey 3 года назад
Thanks so much!
@mr.spaceboy9785
@mr.spaceboy9785 3 года назад
WAI family for life
@andreribeiro12
@andreribeiro12 2 года назад
Ah, at the end I could understand why the video looked like so professional! Hello from Brazil 🇧🇷
@andrescobos2236
@andrescobos2236 2 года назад
Awesome story! Makes me want to get done with my Private Pilot lessons right away and buy my first plane.
@TardyTaz
@TardyTaz 3 года назад
I love the CAP planes in the background. Grew up in that organization and can't begin to explain how much it's benefited me throughout the years
@codycushing2385
@codycushing2385 2 года назад
Same i just had my first O-ride
@blinimationstudios1717
@blinimationstudios1717 2 года назад
same! I thought I’d seen N939CP a couple weeks ago too but apparently I got it mixed up with another, either way it’s an amazing organization
@captain052A
@captain052A 4 года назад
He makes the upgrades sound like he bought them off ebay. Lol
@SoCalFlyingMonkey
@SoCalFlyingMonkey 4 года назад
we did get some parts off ebay. :)
@Roy_xp
@Roy_xp 4 года назад
@@SoCalFlyingMonkey lol
@EdA-dp3nk
@EdA-dp3nk 2 года назад
Inspiring! since I was a little kid I dreamed of flying but life happens, now that my youngest just turn 18 and will have more time..... the sky is calling me. Thank you for the video, you have a new subscriber. cheers.
@paulbrown8754
@paulbrown8754 Год назад
Best part of the video for me was seeing you being a fun dad for your girls...
@zuestoots5176
@zuestoots5176 3 года назад
"How i bought a Wreck and Restored it for a quarter mill"
@colinboone9920
@colinboone9920 3 года назад
Was going to say 😂
@coffeefish
@coffeefish 3 года назад
75K more like.
@waynecarson8635
@waynecarson8635 3 года назад
Jealous?
@Grasss
@Grasss 3 года назад
i will admit i am jealous. but title is still misleading. frame might have been indeed 30K, but i do not see how the parts + labor were under 100K at least to complete this. good for the OP to be able to afford this. maybe i'll own a plane to some day...
@DJ-px1ds
@DJ-px1ds 3 года назад
@@coffeefish Engine and paint probably 75k. 100k in avionics, easy.
@leonardodrummond9415
@leonardodrummond9415 4 года назад
I keep thinking: what on earth goes on in someone's mind when they click dislike in a video like that? Informative, entertaining, great shots, incredibly well-edited... it's all there. What's not to like? Fantastic job!
@roncooke2188
@roncooke2188 4 года назад
Very important view i do agree
@Gunshinzero
@Gunshinzero 4 года назад
Sometimes I wonder if RU-vid just throw them in lol. Then I saw some idiot make a negative comment on a video because of the RU-vid ad. So basically people are idiots.
@Grasss
@Grasss 3 года назад
it's a tool for adjusting youtube suggestions. if you suddenly a hit a cooking show while you watch planes you will hit a "dislike" to see less of cooking, not because you hate the food shown. it's stupid to take dislikes personally .
@BlackGryph0n
@BlackGryph0n Год назад
looking at buying a Piper Cherokee PA-28 for my dad, but after this video, wondering if I should just get the 6 for our whole family...
@SoCalFlyingMonkey
@SoCalFlyingMonkey Год назад
we had a PA28 and quickly outgrew it with the amnount of stuff evberyone wants to take. The 6 isnt that much more in maintenance or fuel. (maybe 33% more fuel)
@rob3616
@rob3616 Год назад
This is one of the best videos I've ever seen on RU-vid, from storytelling to production. Excellent work. My first time here, subscribing.
@TheRcSaylors
@TheRcSaylors 4 года назад
This is such a wonderful video and story 😃 I absolutely adore the shots of your "mechanic" flying the plane by herself, lol!! We too are a family of aviation lovers, just on a much smaller scale. I would love to fly with you one day 👍⚓😎
@SoCalFlyingMonkey
@SoCalFlyingMonkey 4 года назад
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for the nice comment!
@jwe
@jwe 3 года назад
@@SoCalFlyingMonkey How exactly did you even get that shot?
@user-wx8vw3zv9z
@user-wx8vw3zv9z 4 года назад
Wow! What a amazing story! Your wife and daughters are good actors!
@SoCalFlyingMonkey
@SoCalFlyingMonkey 4 года назад
Thank you very much!
@tonymorrill6561
@tonymorrill6561 3 года назад
What a fantastic origin story, and I adore that your family shares in your love of flying. I can't help but get the feels when I hear you working the towers around the LA basin. My first 20ish hours in the left seat was in the 80's in my grandpa's Comanche. We flew out of El Monte so the chatter feels all too familiar and his Comanche was N711BW.. to hear you call out "one bravo whiskey" really takes me back.
@SoCalFlyingMonkey
@SoCalFlyingMonkey 3 года назад
Sounds like you have fond memories of aviation in another 1BW. It does have a nice ring to it doesn’t it?
@davecomplin4089
@davecomplin4089 6 месяцев назад
Currently doing my PPL and have been watching many videos on RU-vid around all elements of aviation. Came across your video today and really enjoyed the production, quality and the structure. Really great content and most enjoyable to watch. Fully subscribed and ready for more!
@ibgarrett
@ibgarrett 4 года назад
Great video. I suspect a "1" got added to the leading edge of the overall cost once the engine overhaul was done, avionics, interior and exterior work was done. :)
@SoCalFlyingMonkey
@SoCalFlyingMonkey 4 года назад
Yes indeed.
@samrutkowski1
@samrutkowski1 4 года назад
Exactly! Great content and production value, but certainly a "clickbait" title. Oh, and I am beyond jealous. Fly safe.
@rpcraighead
@rpcraighead 4 года назад
That's the thing, though. If you buy one 'equipped', you pay 125K ish. But you don't have exactly what you want. You don't KNOW what's about to go wrong... I think he did it right! I'm thinking of buying once this Covid thing is over and I pass my CFI ride... Have my students pay the bills!
@SoCalFlyingMonkey
@SoCalFlyingMonkey 4 года назад
I don't disagree- I think it's hard to find a balance between something that will grab people's attention and something that exactly represents everything in a video. I definitely struggle with the titles. In any case, I try to have the content be as strong as possible and hopefully not disappoint. But duly noted.
@franciscoh.demello6518
@franciscoh.demello6518 4 года назад
Amazing video!!
@albak5495
@albak5495 4 года назад
Wow that was brilliant! Such a good way to tell a story that might be boring for some and make it very entertained for everybody! Congrats mate! Awesome job on the plane 🤙🏼
@SoCalFlyingMonkey
@SoCalFlyingMonkey 4 года назад
Glad you enjoyed it!
@michaelbarrett1914
@michaelbarrett1914 2 года назад
You are living my dream. An exciting and enjoyable job, and flying the Country with your family. Very well done.
@stevenavedissian9534
@stevenavedissian9534 2 года назад
This is probably the best edited video I’ve ever seen in my entire life
@SoCalFlyingMonkey
@SoCalFlyingMonkey 2 года назад
LOL. Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it.
@kellyodegaard5718
@kellyodegaard5718 3 года назад
Excellent video. I liked the tease about the 30K but after hearing about all you have done to this beautiful plane I can only guess what you have into it - Yikes! Looking forward to watching more of your posts.
@SteeloFilms
@SteeloFilms 4 года назад
I looked at the way the scene was lit 💡 in the bedroom and I was like hmm..... This RU-vidr has some skills. Then I stayed till the end “Professional Cinematographer” 😎.
@BigMack392
@BigMack392 Год назад
Great video. Food for thought for those of us who dream to fly. Thanks a bunch. Keep up the good work.
@carlosbetancourt7241
@carlosbetancourt7241 2 года назад
Dude your story telling and cinematography is MINT! This inspired me to start researching on getting my pilots license, thank you 🙏🏼
@olensoifer9901
@olensoifer9901 3 года назад
Gorgeous plane at the end. But, it is deceptive to say you bought it for $30K. What did you put into it on top of the price? $80K $100? or more? I would guess that I might be low...since an engine rebuild can cost more than you paid for the entire original "beast".
@noleftturnunstoned
@noleftturnunstoned 2 года назад
Too true. Nothing inspirational about having lots of money and using it to buy your family a new plane.
@bmac8130
@bmac8130 2 года назад
I’m also curious about this. I hate deceptive titles. I figured this was going to be a I bought a budget plane and slowly upgraded as I could story.. Obviously 30k was the starting point but what was the total? Another 100k is my shot in the dark.
@jamesgardner1875
@jamesgardner1875 Год назад
He did say it flew well even before all that
@d.j.roberts187
@d.j.roberts187 Год назад
Yeah.. I was fooled too.. but it is a beautiful plane
@JimBronson
@JimBronson Год назад
Nothing says you have to put an expensive glass panel in it right away, if your intention is to fly it daytime VFR for a while. Or fancy leather seats, fancy paint job, etc. The engine rebuild costs are real though, figure 20K on that. I'm looking at one for around $25K with a engine less than 100 hours from timing out. The paint and interior are in good, but original, condition. If it was a classic car they'd call it a survivor. But anyway.
@nater8355
@nater8355 3 года назад
What an amazing story! I'm just now starting my pilot journey and these are def aspirational goals! Keep up the good work. Subscribed.
@SoCalFlyingMonkey
@SoCalFlyingMonkey 3 года назад
That's awesome that you are starting out in aviation. The learning new things part is the most fun, in my opinion...
@littleminion5433
@littleminion5433 7 месяцев назад
dude your way of story telling is so creative, and the color grading and cinematography you do is just amazing man, I haven't seen this type of quality in a hot minute.
@SwissFlightInsight
@SwissFlightInsight 2 года назад
Hi I found your channel just few days ago and went trough a lot of videos which told me a lot and gave me a lot of emotions. A part the perfect quality of your videos, it's amazing how you can get the aviation community even to the other side of the world! You are an inspiration. Thanks a lot for your amazing channel.
@SoCalFlyingMonkey
@SoCalFlyingMonkey 2 года назад
Thanks so much for the supportive comment. I really appreciate it!!! :)
@nskr160
@nskr160 4 года назад
6:19.....hmmmm, that’s why I keep thinking this guy isn’t just some RU-vidr, he’s a pro.
@firecosman
@firecosman 4 года назад
Hey Eric, I was the guy who stopped by your hangar while you were finishing up this video. You have an awesome story and great content creativity. See you on the ramp...Gerald
@SoCalFlyingMonkey
@SoCalFlyingMonkey 4 года назад
Gerald it was great meeting you at Whiteman. I hope you are enjoying your 182. When this virus thing subsides I'd love to see it. Hit me up at flyingmonkeysocal@gmail.com to stay in touch and stop by the hangar anytime!!!
@jeffs.2752
@jeffs.2752 2 года назад
Nice vid. subbed! My dad had a Cherokee6-300 and I grew up flying from Calrsbad (CRQ) to El Centro (NJK) almost every week over the summer. Carlsbad was always overcast and we were generally leaving at dawn and my dad would report back the tops. Lots of great memories flying in that plane.
@GlenAndFriendsCooking
@GlenAndFriendsCooking 3 года назад
Thanks for this! I've been rethinking my drive to build a Vans RV lately, and videos like this make me think that bringing an 'older' certified Piper back to life with a glass panel is doable. Keep up the great work - I'll be watching. P.s. Have you ever shot any commercials in Toronto? Wondering if we've crossed paths or have people in common.
@SoCalFlyingMonkey
@SoCalFlyingMonkey 3 года назад
yes i've shot a few things up there, last one maybe 2 years ago, and shot a feature there back in 2005 or so. I enjoyed my time there.
@TLaks-eo3wj
@TLaks-eo3wj 3 года назад
This is great! The story, the video, and specially all the cast! Well done!
@SoCalFlyingMonkey
@SoCalFlyingMonkey 3 года назад
Thank you so much!
@Robisme
@Robisme 3 года назад
It won’t surprise me if “Don” falls in love with planes in the future. Especially with that mustache.
@dukejoseph3997
@dukejoseph3997 2 года назад
Jesus this is amazing, spectular, really got me back engaged in the aviation and with hearing your story , i am motivated to start such a project plane as well. Thank you much SFM
@SoCalFlyingMonkey
@SoCalFlyingMonkey 2 года назад
So glad it inspired you!
@carlosbuggaface
@carlosbuggaface 5 месяцев назад
I thoroughly enjoyed the video! As a devoted PA28 flyer, this aircraft appears to be a significant advancement-a next-level choice.
@heinzpilot
@heinzpilot 3 года назад
Great video! It made me smile. I'm a grounded airline pilot after losing my medical to lung damage from Covid-19 last year. I have been flying for 34 years, so this has been difficult. But I came across this video and it put a huge smile on my face today! What a great way to tell a love story for aviation and including your family was awesome! Well done!
@jms241965
@jms241965 2 года назад
Fly a light sport like an RV12…I’m building one and hope to be finished in a couple of years
@dr.dfargo2921
@dr.dfargo2921 2 месяца назад
What is your current status with flying, was this Vac. Related
@rockelino
@rockelino 2 года назад
Great editing and Oscar-worthy performance by your daughter!
@SoCalFlyingMonkey
@SoCalFlyingMonkey 2 года назад
Thank you very much!
@DoogieFresh
@DoogieFresh 2 года назад
"Don" did such a great job in this video!! :-)
@chadwaldron3568
@chadwaldron3568 2 года назад
Great plane. My dad had a chik 6. I loved flying it, but not solo. My dad had a heart attack and got grounded so he sold the plane. Yours is really nice.
@FlightRisk2010
@FlightRisk2010 4 года назад
I love seeing worn out airplanes being brought back to life. You videos are amazing by the way. You should have 100k subscribers in no time.
@SoCalFlyingMonkey
@SoCalFlyingMonkey 4 года назад
Yeah me too. I like seeing old things becoming new again.
@teresaacevedo4825
@teresaacevedo4825 4 года назад
Yes me too .. I enjoy watching the progress of Refurbishing all types of aircrafts. It’s a work of Art all to itself.
@SusheePerumal
@SusheePerumal 4 года назад
Amen!
@bobreid5079
@bobreid5079 4 года назад
Subscribed 3 minutes in. Love the acting and the magazines.
@SoCalFlyingMonkey
@SoCalFlyingMonkey 4 года назад
Awesome! Thank you!
@theodoredavidmooney5703
@theodoredavidmooney5703 2 года назад
Great vid. Content like this always puts a smile on my face. Thank you!
@keithstrickland6311
@keithstrickland6311 6 дней назад
GREAT video! Thanks for sharing something personal and extremely beautiful that you and your family do together. I pray you have thousands of safe flights and a lifetime of enjoyment together.
@CoachKristoffersen
@CoachKristoffersen 3 года назад
Great video. I'd love to see some kind of breakdown of the cost of the renovation. Looking to get either a Cherokee Six or a Malibu/M350 within a few years
@Aviation101
@Aviation101 4 года назад
Anddddd subscribed. That was amazing.
@SoCalFlyingMonkey
@SoCalFlyingMonkey 4 года назад
Thanks! Great work on your videos. Saw you were in L.A. awhile back flying the SFRA and Catalina. Next time feel free to hit me up - would be fun to talk planes. Are you from TX?
@WolfPilot
@WolfPilot 4 года назад
@@SoCalFlyingMonkey I think I am figuring out how RU-vid recommends videos. What an amazing aircraft! This is the same way I do vehicles. Buy something with a solid skeleton and "freshen" everything up the way you want it! Count me as a new subscriber! Also, Aviation 101 (Josh) is based in New Braunfels.
@SoCalFlyingMonkey
@SoCalFlyingMonkey 4 года назад
thanks for the comment and info. Love New Braunfels. Schlitterbahn!!!
@elik1491
@elik1491 4 года назад
If Aviation101 subscribed, how could I not lol
@CIOPilot
@CIOPilot 3 года назад
@@SoCalFlyingMonkey My wife and I ran into Aviation 101 at the Airport Diner (next to the Hangar Hotel) in Fredericksburg, TX while we were visiting family down there. We were prepping to head back to New Mexico.
@Tarx66
@Tarx66 2 года назад
Great story. You've made good choice and have great friends who have helped you and given exellent service for your Cherokee SIX. My favourite was also PA-32-300 / OH-PCV at 1990'ties
@JohnDoe-mh8tm
@JohnDoe-mh8tm 2 года назад
We'll never know. But many times what he paid for the airplane.
@SuperKingcobra33
@SuperKingcobra33 2 года назад
I love the solo with your daughter as PIC!
@COOLMANGAIMZ
@COOLMANGAIMZ 3 года назад
can us viewers take a sec to appreciate the production. Spot on
@SoCalFlyingMonkey
@SoCalFlyingMonkey 3 года назад
Thanks!!
@kumsin
@kumsin 2 года назад
Thanks for sharing, but obviously this costed a lot more than just $30k. Would you share your breakdown and total cost?
@DanSlotea
@DanSlotea Год назад
Probably not, his wife might see it. She knows about the initial 30k.
@osto1094
@osto1094 Год назад
@@DanSlotea lmao
@lawrencenisbett7579
@lawrencenisbett7579 Год назад
Has to be another $30k on top..
@normancarter5419
@normancarter5419 Год назад
@@lawrencenisbett7579 is Probably closer to another additional $100K on top, based upon everything that was done, and that was his FRIEND doing it at a reduced rate.
@joshuaespinoza534
@joshuaespinoza534 Год назад
I think about 200k on top. No joke
@williamvasilakis9619
@williamvasilakis9619 2 года назад
Fantastic story!!!! Loved it. Keep going. Live that you are a cine magic guy too. Great job. All the best.
@ekbusdriver
@ekbusdriver 2 года назад
Even as a 20yr ATP, I found this a really great story, and an amazing video!! Keep’em comin’!
@SoCalFlyingMonkey
@SoCalFlyingMonkey 2 года назад
Thanks for the encouragement!
@propnose
@propnose 4 года назад
Holy cow! I have 125hrs in that plane, back when it was a freight dog! It's great to see it again, and to see that you and your family are enjoying it so much! Looking forward to more videos.
@SoCalFlyingMonkey
@SoCalFlyingMonkey 4 года назад
That's awesome! I have been hoping to connect with someone who flew it. When I get in turbulence I always look at the wings and wonder how it was treated and in what kind of conditions it was flown, especially being a freighter. We call it the Millenium Falcon...also a freighter and the fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy. Haha.
@propnose
@propnose 4 года назад
SoCal Flying Monkey I certainly don’t think the plane was ever flown outside it’s limits. We hauled bags of cancelled checks around. I was always amazed at how many bags we could fit in the back & still be within W&B limits. The Cherokee Six can certainly & literally haul the freight! It was such a good airplane.
@SoCalFlyingMonkey
@SoCalFlyingMonkey 4 года назад
That's good to hear. With the potential wing spar AD coming down for PA28 and PA32 since the wing separation accident at ERAU its always in the back of my mind if someone was hot dogging in the airplane or had a ton of hard landings or flying through terrible storms. :)
@chadwilson5569
@chadwilson5569 4 года назад
Aviation really is a small world!! I was hooked by the video title, then I saw the before pictures of your plane and realized that I also put around 100hrs flying bank checks around in her. I love seeing that you family is making memories like I did in that plane.
@SoCalFlyingMonkey
@SoCalFlyingMonkey 4 года назад
@@chadwilson5569 nice!!!
@SeanBrennan007
@SeanBrennan007 4 года назад
This looks awesome, love the plane, colors, interior and the approach you took with it. Reality is that this is more around $150k+ at this stage of completion. Congrats on the joy it brings you and the family.
@keepitdialed
@keepitdialed 2 года назад
You just made my morning bro. Inspiration on top of inspiration on top of inspiration for me. The plane, the killer creative video production work, your awesome attitude/character and the resultant family of yours. You're the man dude. Thanks for the inspiration and positivity you've provided myself and surely - countless others. ✌
@SoCalFlyingMonkey
@SoCalFlyingMonkey 2 года назад
Thanks so much for this message. I really appreciate it!
@effinator
@effinator Год назад
Dream plane! Fantastic story-telling, this video is very inspiring. Maybe I, too, can be a pilot one day! What a great experience to share as a family!
@canonballsimp
@canonballsimp 4 года назад
" bought a plane for under 30k, and then spent 100k fixing it."
@franco2538
@franco2538 4 года назад
canonballsimp It’s definitely worth it for how pimped up he left it. A “New” plane with no where near the things he installed would cost more, it would basically be a stock plane. Plus Like he said, his family will fly in it so he wanted the plane to be as safe as possible.
@hefeibao
@hefeibao 4 года назад
@@franco2538 Truth - I was thinking the same thing. If he had $130,000 cash (about what he spent in total) unsure that he could get as good a plane as he now owns.
@monrow11
@monrow11 4 года назад
That’s a lot of airplane for 130,000$
@carterwilde7812
@carterwilde7812 4 года назад
To be fair he did redo the avionics twice, and overhauled the engine still even when the old one could have been used. I hope he does do a video on a cost break down since I feel like it would be more around 80k and in addition with it being over time it's a lot easier to fund in my opinion since you don't have to finance a whole plane.
@padiyar
@padiyar 3 года назад
Earns 200K uploading the video in You Tube!!
@MyFamilyFlightPlan
@MyFamilyFlightPlan 4 года назад
Absolutely love your videos! Keep them coming! Would love to hear more about how much it took to get your Cherokee in the shape it is today. It is a beautiful airplane! I currently fly a Cherokee 180 and looking to transition to a Mooney M20F or Comanche 250 in the future with my growing family.
@SoCalFlyingMonkey
@SoCalFlyingMonkey 4 года назад
It's really hard to come up with a total because the project happened over such a long period of time and my buddy did all the work. Obv, the hard costs like Airtex leather interior and Avidyne, Dynon, etc are easily known. An additional 100 is probably a fair ballpark. I try not to think about it!!!
@smokingspitfire1197
@smokingspitfire1197 4 года назад
Definitely go for the Comanche. Best single engine complex ever made!
@MyFamilyFlightPlan
@MyFamilyFlightPlan 4 года назад
@@SoCalFlyingMonkey You are right, best not to think too much about it! =)
@MyFamilyFlightPlan
@MyFamilyFlightPlan 4 года назад
@@smokingspitfire1197 I don't disagree with you there. What has me second guessing myself is the increase in insurance costs (Insurance companies tell me Comanche's are upon the highest in single engine claims) and maintenance costs. I'll be rocking my Cherokee 180 for the next year until we are ready to step up to something faster and bigger.
@AndreaMartinez-qu1be
@AndreaMartinez-qu1be 2 года назад
You're channel popped up on my feed. I don't know why I started looking for an airplane to buy, but you've convinced me to get my pilots licence first. Love you channel btw.
@SoCalFlyingMonkey
@SoCalFlyingMonkey 2 года назад
awesome! Hope you get started. I have a good getting started guide at socalflyingmonkey.com.
@jjjww975
@jjjww975 Год назад
That's great on the restore-- absolutely great job!!! More people need to fly !!!
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