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To be honest, I would pair Mooney with Lotus more than with DeLorean. They both have a focus on building small, underpowered, but efficient products that are fun to buzz around in, they both like being different, all of their products are variants of the same thing (2 seat roadsters for lotus, M20 variants for Mooney). Most of all, however, they both are on the brink of bankruptcy constantly, but always find a way to claw themselves back into production a few years later.
Came here to say this. Also, the Lotus philosophy of “simplify, then add lightness” seems like a match for Mooney. And the M in TBM is for Mooney, just like Lotus engineering has been involved other company’s successful designs.
The DeLorean Mooney comparison is definitely the one I disagreed with most. I never thought of Mooney being like Lotus but that makes a lot more sense.
Beat me to it. I was going to compare Mooney to Lotus because they both squeeze the most performance out of relatively low hp engines. I also took a little issue with the Beech to Volvo comparison. I've always thought of Bonanzas as the BMW M5 of the sky. Little more luxury, 4 passengers with a bit of luggage, and Autobahn 150mph all day.
This is such a fun concept; if you think of more car/plane comparisons, feel free to make a sequel anytime! If the store ever comes back I'd love to see some of the car drawings on a coffee mug or something...
Ah, Dodge. They don't do medium. They're either face-melting awesome, or steaming piles. I love mine. Personally, I thought of Mooney kind of like Mazda. "How did they make this with zero money, and why did nobody buy it?". But Saab is probably a better comparison, if we ignore the fact they already made actual airplanes.
Genuinely loved the slight departure from your standard formula! This was properly fun and I look forward to future very creative and apt videos to come from you.
I’d pair Boeing with Peterbuilt. They both make workhorses: Boeing builds large cargo aircraft, they made the Space Shuttle as well, and Peterbuilt makes large tractor-trailers
I say Boeing is more like the *Ford of aircraft* : Both have made almost every kind of conceivable vehicle in their respective genres, have continued worked in public and private sectors for almost over a century, and both have an infamy for their vehicle's flaws, and difficult repairs in their genres.
Mooney installed the tail forwards. It's everyone else putting raked-back tails on subsonic aircraft who are doing it wrong. Mooney also has that whole "trim the entire empennage" thing going on. That's pretty unique.
When I saw this video, I fully expected it to end on the HondaJet. They sent their booth up at Oshkosh enough that I thought it was the vaporware of the skies. Until they actually started selling them.
I think the Tesla spot is unclaimed. The Pipistrel is a flying Nissan LEAF (ie decent, well made vehicle, with some severe limitations), and there are some contenders like Bye Aerospace that are working to get there, but you can't be burning stuff for power and claim to be a Tesla.
This video is fantastic. Unfortunately now I cannot unsee/hear any of this and will be mentally hearing "Dodge Stratus N1234 turing final for rwy36" etc
I've seen Cirrus compare themselves to Mclaren more than once, especially with those doors, the performance and luxury comparison, along with all the photoshoots they have together
yeah you can't carry your family in a McLaren though. I feel like the Tesla and Cirrus comparison is spot on. Both more modern and futuristic companies. Both are some of the best selling today, and are the highest tech in both of their industries, and are both more modern and futuristic companies.
What a fun concept! WACO is definitely comparable to Morgan. They use modern day tech and combine it with beautiful 1930s styling. If you own either of them, no matter what's parked next to you at the pumps, EVERYONE is looking at you!
I feel like air tractor would be John Deere cause they both hold a massive market share they both are used by rural firefighter and they both are the most American company of their respective industry
If Cessna made Corvettes, they'd still be making a chrome bedazzled C1, just with a better engine and a digital dash. No, it's actually way more expensive than ever. Why do you ask?
I was absolutely cackling at the Tecnam section! (Although, I must confess the Tecnam P2010 is an alright looking airplane.) I'd love to see a sequel - Super curious what automotive equivalent you would find for Varga.
I love how half of these got me confused and disagreeing at first with the comparison but then made total sense after you explained your point of view. 😆 Although to me I always thought of Beechcraft as the Cadillac of the skies, and it relates a bit better to being the luxury sibling of Cessna and Chevrolet owned by the same respective parent companies, GM and Textron. Cirrus for me ALWAYS drew comparisons to European luxury brands like BMW and Mercedes. Expensive luxury planes to buy and own, and maintain, like a European luxury brand. Buying a Cirrus is expensive, the avionics are expensive, the parachute needs to be repacked after a certain amount of time, which is expensive, and they have very specific training requirements in order to get cirris-specific insurance which also adds to the cost, making Cirrus an expensive brand for the category of plane they are. Plus, BY FAR they are the most popular light GA plane that is often sitting at the premium FBOs parked with all the corporate jets and turboprops. For Piper, I always thought of them more like Ford rather than Chrysler/Dodge, but the comparisons I think are interchangeable. The J-3 Cub to me is a lot like the Model T of aviation. Maule to me always reminded me of the Ford Bronco, while the Super Cub was the flying Jeep. Although where the Bronco could carry A LOT, the Maule not so much (its useful load is actually pretty dismal, especially the big-engine models). So I think it being like Jeep also works well. Extra being Ferrari makes total sense, but to me Lancair always reminded me of Ferrari. While not bred purely for competition, they are very popular in cross-country races and of course the Reno air races, and are incredibly sleek and stylish. Also very high performance, like a Ferrari, even the lower-powered models like the 235, 320, and 360.
Beech was considered the Cadillac of the sky, back when Cadillac meant the highest quality most solidly built vehicle you could buy (and you would pay quite a premium for). Still true of Beech!
Lancair - AMG. Low volume, hand made, hugely powerful. There are sports models and people haulers - but they are all extremely fast and can get you into a lot of trouble very quickly if you're not careful.
As a pilot, aircraft mechanic and automotive enthusiast, I'd say these were all pretty apt comparisons. Especially Beech and Volvo. Both are a joy to drive/fly, and generally lovely places to be. But an absolute chore to put a wrench to.
i recently started working for Joby Aviation, we use Vans RV-8 as our dedicated chase plane, never realized how awesome the RV-8 is until I saw it fly in person lol.
I've always seen Mooney as the Saab of the skies to be honest. They both have a very similar clear-cut lineup of models, simplistic and reliable designs, decently luxurious without a big luxury pricetag, and just a little bit weird and quirky as well! Similarly, both companies have traded owners and nearly gone bankrupt more times than you can count on your fingers haha!!
The car company you're looking for to pair with Tecnam is FIAT. Italian entry-level cars designed for one purpose and one only. They both aim at being cheap but reliable by using simplicity thus compromising luxury and comfort. The vehicle itself has many limitations but can do what it's designed for perfectly well. In my mind P2008 is something like Fiat Punto and P2006 maybe a QUBO. EDIT: source: I fly Tecnam and own a Fiat lmao.
Hey, really like your content! If I can suggest an idea please make a Cost to Own sailplane with something like a Vintage Ka-6 or maybe a glass fiber LS3 as they tend to be quite cheaper than most powered aircraft.
Video suggestion: comparing aircraft of same brand. For example, piper warrior, arrow, Cherokee, etc. Maybe go over difference in form, function, and costs?
This video was very helpful to me, I live and breathe cars but I have no clue about anything when it comes to airplane brands, this was a fun way to learn!
SAAB and SAAB. But SAAB could also be with Koenigsegg, both make a well made vehicle but the popularity was beaten up by french made vehicle (I'm talking about JAS-39 GRIPEN & rafale. For the car it's Bugatti)
My dad used to own a Comanche 400! Some teenager when he was pulling it out over stressed the front landing gear and it wouldn't come down for landing. Had to belly land it and somebody else bought it for parts. Really sad story but it would never forget that red leather interior and breathing oxygen at like crazy altitude I think it was 14,000. I don't remember I was like six. He once put the plane into a dive while I was unbuckled in the back and I remember floating up to the ceiling freaking out xD I remember going over the mountains in Mexico, breathing oxygen. That plane could take off like a rocket ship. We once had it on minimum load with very little fuel and only two people. Literally it felt like you were climbing straight up xD Even fully loaded The issue wasn't the power of the engine but actually the strength of the plane itself. Fully loaded with fuel luggage and people you'd still fly like an SR-71. I miss that plane and I never even got to own it. My dad inherited it from his dad. I think the only thing I've been in that is comparable to the Comanche 400 in just spirit is the HondaJet. That m*********** can move
This is excellent content! Absolutely LOVE it. Id have to say this, cessna is the GM of the aviation world in Gen. Would Tesla be icon??? Jeep really is Maule. That's a perfect match lmfao. Love it. Subbed right away!
For me McDonnell Douglass is GM for their ability to construct multiple genres of Aircraft with ambitious designs with varying success that may have lead to their demise
