Piper Cherokee 235 - Amazing Useful Load 

Hard to believe that’s a fifty five year old plane. One of the nicest Cherokees I’ve ever seen, Tom can be very proud.

His detailed knowledge is astounding. And his respect for his wife is awesome. A wise man indeed!

Such a kind peaceful gent. Long live Tom.

I love how he keeps commending his friends on the field and the previous owner. Very humble guy, super knowledgeable!

I like this old guy keeps your attention on the video and know's his stuff. I really like this plane

A Cherokee Six once hauled 7 of us (including pilot) and ALL our baggage from Skagway Alaska to Juneau to catch up to the ferry we missed when the train engine broke an axle on White Pass. That was in 1974. I could not believe that little plane could take off with that load but it did with power to spare- awesome plane...and pilot!

My first exposure to general aviation was in a Cherokee 235 when I was in my late 20's. It's probably why I got my pilot's license. Beautiful aircraft.

Tom looks like a great dude to know. A true Texas gentleman

What a beautiful aircraft. Tom has done a great job of modifying this classic. Fun video !

Gotta love the Piper 235! That model continues to demand a premium price in the used aircraft market.

That is by far the best looking Cherokee I have ever seen! Love that paint.

I owned a Cherokee 235 back 1998. We painted it, did the interior, and upgraded the avionics. What a great airplane! Our partner wanted to trade "up" and so we did, to a 1984 Saratoga fixed gear turbo. We should have kept the 235. I fly a Saratoga II HP now, and I need the extra space; but there is a special place in my heart for the 235.

Beautiful! I love the 235. We had a 1969 235C in the red and white with a little bit of blue on the tail paint scheme. Unfortunately it was burned by terrorists in 1977 during the Rhodesian Bush War. It was the only time I saw my dad cry. He replaced it with a Beech V35A, which in turn won its place in history as the first and only V-tail Bonanza to be equipped with twin .303 Brownings in pods under the wings. At the end of the war my father had to return it to its civilian state. After my dad passed in 1990 it was sold to a South African gentleman, who took it to Florida when he emigrated from SA.

Such a beautiful aircraft Tom, thank you for keeping it in the air

Beautiful Tom!... thanks for filming Bobby! Just amazing attention to detail

As a Texan, I was looking at the landscape off to the right, as he was about to take the active,....and I was thinking "that looks like Texas"....then he said "and you can see Ft. Worth over there"!! What a super mellow guy,...would be proud to call him a friend.

Well done to the two owners, magic condition, thanks for taking us along Bobby

Love to see someone take pride in their flying machine. Nice job, Tom!

Love the idea of these videos! What a great way for people to show off their pride and joy! Best of luck on your upcoming spring journey!

Great looking plane treated with a generous amount of care!This is one of my favorite straight legged Pipers to fly.😊

What a gorgeous airplane, and Tom seems like a great guy! Thanks for sharing!

Beautiful bird Tom! Thanks Bob for putting the time and effort into the video. Pleasure to watch

I enjoyed learning more details about the Cherokee 235 thank you.

This plane is absolutely beautiful, love the 235. I would love to have one just like that some day.

Great job on the rebuild, a stunning looking aircraft!

That guy is a legend, love his passion for flying.

Would love to just be around this great gentleman. What a gem!

Tom is such a nice man and so gracious. Thanks to Tom and Bobby for a great episode and a look at a simply stunning aircraft. Safe skies !

Tom has two great aeroplanes and great taste! I love Cobras too - especially the earlier 289s. Nice guy he deserves it all, sounds like he's earned it👍😊😊

Tom, you are a Gentleman. What great Piper examples you have. Another great video Bobby! Keep'em coming!

Tom, what a wonderful Cherokee! With most of my hours in a PA-28 160, doing 145kts is a dream! Love the paint, panel and all the upgrades. Another great video!

Bob you have the best equipped Piper Cherokee 235

Thanks for sharing your experiences and Aviation terminology.

I’ve come back to watch this video multiple times. Tom’s dedication to keeping his aircraft pristine is second to none and his passion for it is evident. One of the nicest Cherokee’s in the world without a doubt. Keep flying and blue skies Tom.

What a beautifully updated and maintained plane! Very nice.

Great job Mr. Tom! Awesome aircraft! Great flights to you for a long time! You're a really air gentleman. Congrats from Portugal!

Yet another great video from Flying Doodles! Always looking forward to this and Sailing Doodles. Thanks Bobby!

Tom is my new personal hero! Awesome planes and cars, he's the man!

Nice explanation about rebuilt engines. Thanks Tom!

I learned to fly on a 1960's PA 28-140. I didn't appreciate it at the time but Im now a huge fan of all PA 28's. Nice video.

Thank you for sharing your adventures my friend. Keep those videos coming

Great video Bobby, I just bought a 64, it's getting the pre-buy done as I write. Mine was also totally rebuilt back in 09.

Tom might be ready for his own show. You do a great job on all your episodes. Always enjoyable to watch. ✈

I flew a lot with a friend in his piper 160, great times!

Enjoyed this video! I soloed at Lancaster, kept an old (1960 Mooney) at Cleburne, and my son lives in the Eagle Nest area. I drive by the airport when I go see him and family. Loved listening to the gent.

Those are some really special airplanes he has there. And Tom seems to be a very nice and humble guy! It makes me very nostalgic to see those birds in the hangar. I took my ppl in a Tomahawk, and flew a lot of Cherokee after that. Thanks for a very interesting episode!

A pleasure to watch and listen to this gentleman.

Lovely looking piper aircraft. Love the paint job and the interior. I wish I owned that Cherokee.

Nice cockpit upgrade. Amazing how much things have changed since the 80's when I was an avionics tech. Hey Bobby, anybody hiding a Skymaster in those hangars?

That is a sweet airplane. I had a 180 back in the day. I learned to fly in Cherokees...very nice!

Beautiful restoration/improvements. That panel is immaculate. Found you on Sailing Doodles and really loving this channel too. Edit: I love your interviewing style keeping yourself out of it and let the subject do the talking. Looks like interviewing is something you are really good at too.

Great engine sound. Lovely. Congratulations, beautiful plane.

Awesome Job restoring that beauty.

Bob that was a great interview. Nice airplane as well with all the upgrades. He has some serious coin invested there.

I could listen to that man speak all day. So calm and wise. Beautiful aircraft

You are certainly a fine gentleman Tom. Thank you for showing us your beautiful aircraft. Love those Pipers!

I miss the old Cherokee! Have a few hundred hours in the 4 cylinder model. Tom is certainly a seasoned veteran. Great gentleman and aviator! Keep flying Tom!

Real humble man with great toys & down to earth about it .

So much fun and just easy going. Just beginning in the learning process of flying.

That’s a very beautiful plane, thank you for sharing with us !

Beautiful airplane!Very good pilot !Flew Cherokee with R/G in 71,loved it!Enjoy flying in your aviation minded country!Hello from France !

I'm amazed at how a 55-year-old updated plane is perfectly valid today, and Tom has been very kind to explain in great detail the upgrades he's made to his beautiful Cherokee. This channel is great, Bobby!

Keep living the dream Mr. Tom. Wonderful stuff.

I'm really liking all these Flying Doodles videos, Bobby! Keep up the great work.

Amazing upgrades. Love it.

True definition of golden years! Beautiful airplane!

my late father learnt his british ppl in a Piper Cherokee 140 so this pulls my hearts springs ,thak you so much Tom

Great IFR Flying Aircraft that you have Bob and I love the ways of trimming instead of electric trim

What a gem of a plane I love pipers with red and white colors, also what a dream Hangar! Congrats Tom! Living that dream sir!

Love the plane, one of the best old planes I've seen, love the owner too he is so humble kept giving credit to whom it was due I'm perceiving he will be a very nice person to be around with, thank you so much

what a wonderful plane and a great vid production. thanks for showing us, and cheers from NZ

This man has done a great job on his 235, nice one sir.

What a superb aircraft, quality work throughout, it is good to see it still has the 'Coffee Grinder Trim Crank' I have not used one of those in a while. Regards from the U.K.

This guy really takes great pride in his planes 👍🏻👍🏻

That's a Nice ride! A true labor of love right there!

What a beautiful 235 and well equipped!

What a beautiful piece of work.

what a humble gentleman, true inspiration

What a beautiful plane. Very enjoyable interview. 🙂❤️

Very nicely put together. Thanks.

Tom’s planes are immaculate! Thank you for interviewing and showing us them. And thanks to Tom!

What a fantastic video. A plane and pilot to be proud of. Wish I could fly with you!!

Did my primary training in Archers and a 235. Nice flying airplane.

Bobby your king when it comes to getting your new friends to talk about their planes and adventures like you were a 20 year old friend.

I learned a new term "Making Metal", Thanks - Great Video

I love Tom what a guy! Thanks Bobby another great video.

Nice aircraft. Happy flying. God bless.

Beautiful airplane, and knowledgeable, friendly owner. Good video.

Enjoyed Tom as much as his beautiful airplane. Got to imagine the world is a better place with a few good gentlemen around.

My dad had a 235 Cherokee. We loved that mighty beast!

Another great video for pilots. Really like you exterior camera placements

I keep watching this video at least once a month, just so I can watch this wonderful gentleman fly and talk about his beautiful Piper. I would ride with him anytime!!!

Just discovered your channel and I'm absolutely loving it. I wish I could meet this old fella one day.

What a fine gentleman and what a beautiful aircraft.

Bloody great aircraft. Thanks for this review.

That is a beautiful air craft, very nice.

What a pleasure to listen to someone so knowledgeable! WOW added 15 kts with a fairing kit

Thanks Bobby and TOM.

A great explanation and walkthrough of all the work. (and great video editing to follow). I be Tom is a hell of a story teller.

Tom is such a wonderful guy!! Great video.