The first time I ran up a PA-24-400 I was thinking, "Man, this is a poor man's P-51." And if you ever had to start one that was just shut down a half hour ago, you need to know the technique. First thing I recommend is open the oil dipstick door after you shut it down. Then expect a vapor lock. What happens is the fuel in the lines has to go somewhere as it sits there heating up, so it ends up in the intake system, so do not prime it, it's already rich enough. Full throttle, no mixture, and crank it. As soon as it fires, yank the throttle back and advance the mixture as quickly as you can. That should get you running before you run down the battery. Try this techniques with any Lycoming (that is still hot) as see if it doesn't fire more quickly.
Back in the early sixties I/we used to do the flooding > full throttle/mixture lean technique . Sports car seating (compared to our A36s) ……..VH-FOE out of Moorabbin for a’noon newspaper delivery though Victoria’s NW. Beautiful wing and lovely instrument platform. Empty…. no rear seats meant running out of back stick landing, so flaps up did the job. Just be sure it’s the flap switch though -)))
The twin bonanza authentication front of the video N11KM, was owned and operated by Aerial Geophysics in Salt Lake City in the early 70's to do geophysical surveys for the uses, mining companies, oil companies. we also owned two new cessna 185's. we leased helicopters as well. I spent a lot of hours in the right seat of that bird. Inspired me to get my license. sad to see it rotting away...
Amazing that people walk away from their aircraft. I looked up that Beech H50, N11KM. The registered owner’s address is an abandoned farm in the central valley north of Sacramento. The “rest of the story” on these planes would be real interesting. I wonder why the airport doesn’t do anything about it? They can’t be getting rent.
Nice little restaurant there. Can't begin to touch the Waypoint Cafe at the Camarillo, CA airport though. The food is very good, and the hiring practices are excellent.
Either this is satire with Nick, or Nick ain't all there to a degree. That's not saying Nick is a bad guy or person , but Nick seems a little bit on the,,, well let's just say have you ever seen the movie Radio?
This has to be a comedy set-up. The mechanic didn't know the plane had 8 cylinders? He rips the wiring out like Magilla Gorilla and says he's done? And the line about removing the seats 'cause the mother-in-law got scared and had an "accident?" It's either a funny comedy or a future episode for Juan Browne at Blancolorio.
Piper Camanche 400 IO-720 they made less than 200. I got to install a full avionics package in one a few years back, love that plane. looks like someone miss installed a engine monitor, I've installed many and so many are either wired perfect or a nightmare.
Ok guys, that skit was fun to watch but why not show us some serious info on the 400? I mean seriously, do you really think most people bought it. Yellow wires in the engine cowling that the weird guy yanks out?
Hi Sunny Thank you for watching. This particular video was not meant to be educational. I am glad you found it to be fun got a laughter or two That’s exactly what this video for Thx
Like your Chanel name. Many years ago when I was an aircrew member, I bought a shirt that has “Will Fly For Food” on the front. Still got it. And I still will. Like your stories.
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@@fly4food246 I'll bet you do! :D I enjoyed it and would like to see a progress report on the Comanche. I see you have some on your channel. Thanks for uploading it/them.
What type of port is that aft of the cowl on the Twin Bonanza? I assume the exhaust is still on the underside of the cowl and the ports look too clean for that otherwise. Thanks.
@@ellischernoff8603 Yup, found it. Thanks. An H50 with a JATO project. Maybe someone tried to develop a STOL provision to sell for use on the Seminole back then or another similar type of twin? I've seen older private aircraft with fuselage mounted horizontal flare tubes but this one is different no doubt.
The first 400 I saw came in to Lafayette Georgia Barwick field back in 1972. Wow, it taxied up to the fuel pump, tail low, and that 400 up engine shut down. One of the most beautiful blondes I ever saw climed out of that plane with her pilot. Wow, was that plane and woman impressive! After a short while and fuel top off that 400 came to life and did a tremendous takeoff! Nothing like it!! What a sound!!
