As a Retired Aircraft Mechanic I can tell you the significant attention do detail and perfection was unbeleivable. We knew that people's lives were in our hands. Screw ups and screw off's were not tolerated. I hated those Nylon gears that were used on the Mags. So why did you have to sell it Jimmy. The Dude that got it was one lucky Buck. Anyway, I really do miss working on them. But now I just work on old Cars and Trucks.
Aircraft mechanic’s are very special people. I’m a retired Army pilot and always always appreciated their hard work and dedication. Respect. Thank you for your service.
Jimmy, this was one of your best videos. Watching those guys build those mags was amazing. They make it look so easy. But I love your channel. Always interesting content.
Jimmy, that black substance seals the less perfect surface of those parts. When they didn't put it on those surfaces, any liquid that touches those two parts will go into the cavity and destroy that magneto. This would mean you'll need to buy another one of them. That black layer is called a sealant. I believe it aviation grade, specifically formulated aircraft components, such as that magneto.
Loved the mag rebuild. Never get to see that side, always write a check, write a check and repeat till installed. Then it's whip out the ole credit card for go-go juice, cause bank account is now empty! Keep up the great work!
having worked in the automobile industry as a powder coater/ wetspayer. the parts had to be sandblasted before being coated so that the paint adheres to the parts so that the paint does not peel off the parts
Just say media. Sand is a blanket term when it comes to media blasting but using any silicate on aluminum is a bad idea. Hazelnut shell or EpiX if your feeling fancy or if it's not your money. 😂😂 Definitely not sand.
Since it was airplane stuff, I thought I'd watch a few minutes but I was riveted until the end! Now I know why my mag repairs those years ago cost so much. Great video. Camera work in the factory was awesome too! Thanks for posting .
I really enjoyed watching that magneto overhaul. As a mechanic, it brought back fond memories of doing that in A&P school. Specifically when I used safety wire and hooked up the mag output from the tester to my classmates chairs and let the sparks fly. I know, you might be thinking “Don’t Be Cruel” but I sure enjoyed watching them “All Shook Up“.
Great to see you back doing what you do best fixing and flying old planes. Hope your finances recover after that disaster red thing. What happened to that Mig you were looking at?
Hey Jimmy if you get the plane sell it a a Hollywood producer. and when they make a movie that needs a plane to be blown up; well they will have to prefect prop plane for the scene "Ka Boom" ...💥
I guess you never read the comments but there is a really nice’66 Bonanza for sale at M91. Part 35 compliant , always hangered; great flying plane and spent a few hours in it when I was flying. There is also a great “ bone yard” at M91 but I’m not sure of the name. Back when I was flying M91 statically had the cheapest fuel in the area. If you are interested in the Bonanza just let me know.
Hey Jimmy, after watching every one of your videos, and knowing how meticulous you are about every aspect of making sure an airplane is air worthy, I would buy any rebuilt aircraft from you. When I'm ready to buy my plane, I'm coming to see you first! Keep the videos coming, they have taught me a lot about the mechanics of an airplane. Thanks!
That video is a replacement for my morphine patch. I need one every week, so I can say to my doctor, no thank you, I just saw Jimmy’s latest video. You’re a breath of fresh air old son. If I could subscribe more than once, I would. Till next time, cheers Wiz
G,day Jimmy's world from Sydney Australia. Thank you for the great episode and amazing technology content: such as the visit to specialist Magneto shop and repairer. Must say: a little nervous about the short grass RWY for the first maintenance test flight. Especially major stuff like cylinders, mags, control surfaces. Tally-ho 🌏🛩️
Nice CLEAN SHOP that did those rebuilds. Even to the red flooring paper he had down instead of a workplace mat, so it could alwags be replaced after grimy use.
The “black stuff” that your referencing at 4:48 is just lacquer thinner that I pour in a cap so I’m not constantly using the bottle and so I can clean with the q-tips faster.
It's an absolute dream of mine to own a light twin, but here in the UK, general aviation is just so expensive compared to the US it's just not feasible. Thanks for sharing with us. I love seeing the care that goes in to servicing these beautiful aircraft, they know how critical Thier work is.
Why would it be any different than the USA and many people fly jets twins and everything in between because it is feasible for them. They didn’t get born into money, they made it happen themselves. Anyone can do it
I once fitted silicon spark plug racing wires to a 4-cyl car. I think they cost me $200-300. Got to remind them about the "Clear Prop! " shout, it's just good airmanship too.
Geeze 600 for ignition wires. Thats crazy. I grew up in a mechanic and towing shop. Enjoy working on everything. I like the crucialness 😂 of detail on aircraft. You cant be told you were to carefull or going to far. You need all the datails. Good job jimmy 👏
That might have been funny to some but with the political climate in this country right now it was stupid. It is not likely half the viewers on this channel are leaning on the left but I bet there is good chunk. Having a channel to watch without all the political noise was really nice. I loved coming here to get away from it. What a disappointment.
yet another great video ,,the Apache is a pretty sweet bird ,, i just went through my annual with my seneca and i think i did just about everything you just did ,,i don't have the fancy electronic mags but i just had mine rebuilt about 50 hours ago ,,both of my engines have about 500 hours since their last major overhaul ,,most of what i did was repair glitchy crap like that wire you fixed on the apache ,,i replaced all the wiring to everything in the wings ,found too many corroded wires of course it's a 45 year old bird in iowa
Jimmy , could you put a back up cam under a plane to ensure gear up/down. Was watching the great under belly camera footage from the Oshkosh video. Good stuff 🙂👍
Watching those mags getting rebuilt was a wonderful explanation of why aircraft maintenance is so blindingly expensive and will continue to be as long as we keep using that 1930's technology found in Continental and Lycoming engines. It also requires extremely specialized knowlege and experience to keep them running. No wonder certified aircraft are only for the wealthy. Thank you EAA for the expiremental designation.
Jimmy! Jimmy! Jimmy BTU is British Thermal Unit, you need to use horsepower as it's not right to use BTU's that's the heat that comes out of the exhaust not the power.
I am just an old retired auto mechanic. It is understandable that ignition in a aircraft is a big deal, and the FAA insists on a rather short service interval on magnetos for a rebuild. I want to know if you have ever heard of a magneto ignition failure in flight. I realize the aircraft is double sparked but you would still be able to tell if one magneto was inoperative.
"That was a good job you did on the Apache Jimmy. That was a proper inspection you did on the heart of the Aircraft(The Magneto refurbishment and approved testing in regards to joules standard output.). When ever a piston powerplant starts at one crank, I always say? It is a good engine. Many people don't know? One fierce turn of the prop by the hand? Suppose to start these Lycoming motors. When Ever I think about these motors; I always think about my Brothers Volks wagon. The engine setup was the same as his Cessna AeroBat. It was the exact engine, and the first Engine I rebuilt. You worked hard Jimmy, it is good to see your success take flight(You checked, then double check and you made sure everything was right- That is how we do our job Jimmy. We correct it, even if we must take back down everything. The exhaustion does not matter, because? The flight is important.) 👍
That mag rebuild was riveting! Super detailed work. Plane may break down, but the mags will live on!!
I thought the riveting was what you did when you worked on the skin of an airplane...
Mags are shaky relics of the past. None "live on" for long, even new ones.
@@UncleKennysPlace I doubt very much my humorous comment had technical relevancy. (riveting... etc.)
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@@UncleKennysPlace especially not new ones. ;-)
I like it how you get the factory to show their processes. Thank you!
And I didn’t think I’d hear “Can I get a Clear Prop” but you didn’t fail Jimmy.
Jimmy, this could be the best episode to date. (seen them all).Nice to see where all the money goes. Keep up the good work
LOVE the Apache! It's like a DC-3, if the cargo can get in the door, the plane will fly! Period! Guess that's why the big brother Aztec was built 🙂
Go ahead and load it to gross. Lose an engine, and the remaining 150 horses will take you to the crash site!
I thought the Aztec was built because the Apache was so slow it couldn't get out of it's own way.
Aztruck!
There a Great Plane
Geronimo's are rare in Europe they need to be appreciated
As a Retired Aircraft Mechanic I can tell you the significant attention do detail and perfection was unbeleivable. We knew that people's lives were in our hands. Screw ups and screw off's were not tolerated. I hated those Nylon gears that were used on the Mags. So why did you have to sell it Jimmy. The Dude that got it was one lucky Buck. Anyway, I really do miss working on them. But now I just work on old Cars and Trucks.
Good thing there is absolutely no screwing off on Jimmy’s channel. Only seriousness.
What is your problem, with the nylon gears?
Aircraft mechanic’s are very special people. I’m a retired Army pilot and always always appreciated their hard work and dedication. Respect. Thank you for your service.
@@johnnunn8688 they blow under loads that metal gears just wear a bit more on, that's kinda handy up in the air.
@@johndenton5555 are nylon gears still fitted to new/recon mags? (I’m a gas turbine Eng, so little mag experience)
I love these rebuild videos.. i could watch them in real time all day long.. so satisfying!
These work tables are greatly organized and clean throughout the process. That builds confidence. Great detailed video.
The Apache was the first twin engine plane I flew. I'm glad you found a buyer for it.
Jimmy, this was one of your best videos. Watching those guys build those mags was amazing. They make it look so easy. But I love your channel. Always interesting content.
The mag test part was the coolest and best part for an apprentice A&P like myself.
It was absolutely fascinating to watch the mag rebuild. If I was the new buyer I would be very impressed, great selling tool.
Jimmy, that black substance seals the less perfect surface of those parts. When they didn't put it on those surfaces, any liquid that touches those two parts will go into the cavity and destroy that magneto. This would mean you'll need to buy another one of them. That black layer is called a sealant. I believe it aviation grade, specifically formulated aircraft components, such as that magneto.
That's insanely beautiful what those guys did! Love their work!
Loved the mag rebuild. Never get to see that side, always write a check, write a check and repeat till installed. Then it's whip out the ole credit card for go-go juice, cause bank account is now empty! Keep up the great work!
Great video. Your attention to detail is amazing. Keep up the good work!
having worked in the automobile industry as a powder coater/ wetspayer. the parts had to be sandblasted before being coated so that the paint adheres to the parts so that the paint does not peel off the parts
Trust me, sand isn’t used.
Just say media. Sand is a blanket term when it comes to media blasting but using any silicate on aluminum is a bad idea. Hazelnut shell or EpiX if your feeling fancy or if it's not your money. 😂😂 Definitely not sand.
ComieFornia! I love it. How many people heard that?
Keep them coming man. Love your channel! From London Kentucky.😀
Since it was airplane stuff, I thought I'd watch a few minutes but I was riveted until the end! Now I know why my mag repairs those years ago cost so much. Great video. Camera work in the factory was awesome too! Thanks for posting .
I really enjoyed watching that magneto overhaul. As a mechanic, it brought back fond memories of doing that in A&P school. Specifically when I used safety wire and hooked up the mag output from the tester to my classmates chairs and let the sparks fly. I know, you might be thinking “Don’t Be Cruel” but I sure enjoyed watching them “All Shook Up“.
That mag rebuild was pretty cool. Love that. The new owners will have a sweet little ride
At 20:15... Happy trails to you 🎶
Until we meet again 🎶
.....so long my old and trusted friend....
Great to see you back doing what you do best fixing and flying old planes. Hope your finances recover after that disaster red thing. What happened to that Mig you were looking at?
holly camshaft in the caprice batman !!! sounds mean 😊😊
Jimmy has a 4 door Corvette!
Hey Jimmy if you get the plane sell it a a Hollywood producer. and when they make a movie that needs a plane to be blown up;
well they will have to prefect prop plane for the scene "Ka Boom" ...💥
I guess you never read the comments but there is a really nice’66 Bonanza for sale at M91. Part 35 compliant , always hangered; great flying plane and spent a few hours in it when I was flying. There is also a great “ bone yard” at M91 but I’m not sure of the name. Back when I was flying M91 statically had the cheapest fuel in the area. If you are interested in the Bonanza just let me know.
Jimmy sent you a RUclips link to the Elvis plane you bought. Interesting history. 👍😁
That Caprice was talkin back! Nice
its been a while ! glad to see you back :)
Love your channel Jimmy! Appreciate all you do.
That car in the beginning sounded very healthy! Thanks for the share.
Great job on the rebuilding of the parts! Thanks!
Hey Jimmy, after watching every one of your videos, and knowing how meticulous you are about every aspect of making sure an airplane is air worthy, I would buy any rebuilt aircraft from you. When I'm ready to buy my plane, I'm coming to see you first! Keep the videos coming, they have taught me a lot about the mechanics of an airplane. Thanks!
Fantastic video only half way through and I am amazed at just how professional these people are. Great job....and yeah explains why parts are so dear!
That video is a replacement for my morphine patch. I need one every week, so I can say to my doctor, no thank you, I just saw Jimmy’s latest video. You’re a breath of fresh air old son. If I could subscribe more than once, I would. Till next time, cheers Wiz
LMAO......
Very good..I didn't hear " can we get a clear prop?" I do enjoy your videos
More videos cant seem to get enough Jimmys World activities.
G,day Jimmy's world from Sydney Australia.
Thank you for the great episode and amazing technology content: such as the visit to specialist Magneto shop and repairer.
Must say: a little nervous about the short grass RWY for the first maintenance test flight. Especially major stuff like cylinders, mags, control surfaces.
Tally-ho
🌏🛩️
Nice CLEAN SHOP that did those rebuilds. Even to the red flooring paper he had down instead of a workplace mat, so it could alwags be replaced after grimy use.
The “black stuff” that your referencing at 4:48 is just lacquer thinner that I pour in a cap so I’m not constantly using the bottle and so I can clean with the q-tips faster.
Jim & Jesse, the "A Team"!!
Jesse seems like a fun Dude.
Never wear a finger ring, while working. Almost lost my ring finger, plus it’s a conductor.
True that, I also found out the hard way!
It's an absolute dream of mine to own a light twin, but here in the UK, general aviation is just so expensive compared to the US it's just not feasible. Thanks for sharing with us. I love seeing the care that goes in to servicing these beautiful aircraft, they know how critical Thier work is.
Why would it be any different than the USA and many people fly jets twins and everything in between because it is feasible for them. They didn’t get born into money, they made it happen themselves. Anyone can do it
Dang Jimmy....... Seen you on MSN cover story on the Elvis jet... Great job brother !!!!!!
I once fitted silicon spark plug racing wires to a 4-cyl car. I think they cost me $200-300. Got to remind them about the "Clear Prop! " shout, it's just good airmanship too.
Awesome to see Jesse onboard!
Silver Bullet time :-)
Geeze 600 for ignition wires. Thats crazy. I grew up in a mechanic and towing shop. Enjoy working on everything. I like the crucialness 😂 of detail on aircraft. You cant be told you were to carefull or going to far. You need all the datails. Good job jimmy 👏
Really enjoyed this episode, it was fascinating o see the rebuilding of the magneto, and good to be back with fixing, flying and rebuilding aircraft!
The factory tour was awesome! Fantastic video. Glad you managed to sell the plane. Greetings from the UK.
Cool video bro! Old army dog here, road in the UH 60's a bit🤗 keep em' coming Wing Nut😁
*$600 a set for plug wires?!?!*
I need to get into the aviation parts supply business.
Medical is worse....$600 for a broken plastic shield from Siemens. $50 from local plastics company.
i love single engine planes.. but NOTHING will beat the beauty of a twin engine plane.
Strangely awesome video. Thanks for posting.
So they dont torque the screws or add safety wire to prevent them loosening?
Thought that had to bv happen for aviation components.
I love that you have the overhaul video. The ghost of Ben Franklin would be so proud
Jimbo livin the Pilots dream!!! I admire you man, and if I'm honest with myself, a little jealous! Can't wait for more!!
You made my day with the Commyfornia. Great job on the engines, they sounded 👍
He's just telling the truth. People and businesses fleeing that H#LL hole every day!!
That might have been funny to some but with the political climate in this country right now it was stupid. It is not likely half the viewers on this channel are leaning on the left but I bet there is good chunk. Having a channel to watch without all the political noise was really nice. I loved coming here to get away from it. What a disappointment.
@@garyllyons the truth needs to be told. Sad that it hurt your delicate feelings. Any real American would be proud!
Wait a minute… I had no idea he was into cars too. That caprice was CHOPPIN!!!!! That’s awesome man!
Really liked the rebuild and sell type video, look forward to watching you sell another.
Haha that intro with the car exhaust/music choice has me wanting to watch Blues Brothers.
That cam sounds awesome
Love the work Jimmy
Seems like a fun place to work, tons of excitement and lots of chitchat going on 😂
I have to admit, I liked the Apache a whole lot more than I will ever like the Elvis airplane.
Can’t wait to hear more about the Elvis plane!!!
Jeff
yet another great video ,,the Apache is a pretty sweet bird ,, i just went through my annual with my seneca and i think i did just about everything you just did ,,i don't have the fancy electronic mags but i just had mine rebuilt about 50 hours ago ,,both of my engines have about 500 hours since their last major overhaul ,,most of what i did was repair glitchy crap like that wire you fixed on the apache ,,i replaced all the wiring to everything in the wings ,found too many corroded wires of course it's a 45 year old bird in iowa
I heard Hamiltonville Farm say "Can I get a clear prop!" as they started a big diesel 🙂
They don’t build them like they used to. Super pilot friendly aircraft to fly, love the Apache!!
Jimmy , could you put a back up cam under a plane to ensure gear up/down. Was watching the great under belly camera footage from the Oshkosh video. Good stuff 🙂👍
When are you going to fly the AT-6 ? Did my Twin rating on a PA-23, 50 Years ago !
getting there... slowly.... lol
So what’s going on with the Mig 15 and T6? Get going on any of that group buy with the J3 and J2?
The Apaches are such cool looking aircraft! Cool vid of the mag rebuild!
It’s amazing how many companies are using those vapor hone machines. They really are cool!!
Love watching your channel but I'd surely like to know more about that cammed out caprice. OMG!! It sounds amazing
That was an amazing rebuild video!
The magneto rebuild AWESOME!
Once i saw the cammed ppv i knew you were a man of elegant taste.
Watching those mags getting rebuilt was a wonderful explanation of why aircraft maintenance is so blindingly expensive and will continue to be as long as we keep using that 1930's technology found in Continental and Lycoming engines. It also requires extremely specialized knowlege and experience to keep them running. No wonder certified aircraft are only for the wealthy. Thank you EAA for the expiremental designation.
Fantastic looking aircraft
OMG Jimmy, I thought there was some old warbird or a DC3 starting up off camera then I realized it was your car. 😆
Jimmy! I love videos like this - more please if possible!
It appears to me that the spring type washers under the screws are too big. Thumb print in wet paint. Were they in too much of a hurry ?
That car sounds awesome. Cool plane too.
Nice! Thanks James.
Thank you Jimmy.
Great showing how QAA rebuild! What a process-that I’ll never do myself🥴
OMG JIMMY!!!! I LOVE YOU, COMMY-FORNIA!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. I caught that, freaking priceless brother!!! Your RUclips channel just now became my number 1!!!!
That Caprice was built 15 minutes away from my house in Adelaide, SA! :D
Absolutely love this video
Jimmy! Jimmy! Jimmy BTU is British Thermal Unit, you need to use horsepower as it's not right to use BTU's that's the heat that comes out of the exhaust not the power.
I am just an old retired auto mechanic. It is understandable that ignition in a aircraft is a big deal, and the FAA insists on a rather short service interval on magnetos for a rebuild. I want to know if you have ever heard of a magneto ignition failure in flight. I realize the aircraft is double sparked but you would still be able to tell if one magneto was inoperative.
very interesting love this video wish there was more about the process . Thanks Jimmy
That Caprice was CHOPPING!
Amazing the anyone would buy an airplane sight unseen! !! Except from Jimmy!!!!
Love that Apache. Great video Jimmy 😊
Than goodness the moustache is gone. Good job, now your the Jimmy we love to watch.😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
Watching the whole ad, commenting, and liking, to help pay for the Elvis jet lol
"That was a good job you did on the Apache Jimmy. That was a proper inspection you did on the heart of the Aircraft(The Magneto refurbishment and approved testing in regards to joules standard output.). When ever a piston powerplant starts at one crank, I always say? It is a good engine. Many people don't know? One fierce turn of the prop by the hand? Suppose to start these Lycoming motors. When Ever I think about these motors; I always think about my Brothers Volks wagon. The engine setup was the same as his Cessna AeroBat. It was the exact engine, and the first Engine I rebuilt. You worked hard Jimmy, it is good to see your success take flight(You checked, then double check and you made sure everything was right- That is how we do our job Jimmy. We correct it, even if we must take back down everything. The exhaustion does not matter, because? The flight is important.) 👍
Jimmy. Great channel. Good Job.