Can’t wait to see the progress/journey & videos! I have a Sonex I’m almost done building and most of an RV-9 kit in storage. If you want to fly sooner rather than later, you’ve made the right choice. :-) Now you just have to survive the onslaught of people who are going to tell you not to fly a 172 off anything but pavement due to the nose gear/firewall strength. 😝
Well, I don't know a whole lot about airplanes, but I watched this from start to finish. Glen, you're so damn good at putting a video together that grabs and *keeps* your attention. It's almost like you know what you're doing! ;) Cheers, from a Nova Scotian Glen and Friends fan!
As a geek listening to the first video shows us how much potential this channel has. Glen, can we have a mix of technical chat for us av geeks and then some of your secret sauce in explaining things to the noobs.
Yes, it's a completely different world for me, too, and I appreciate having some real-world comparison markers to orient myself. I always hate it when RUclipsrs go "I got this piece of machinery for cheap" without naming an actual price - cheap compared to what? A new computer, a new car, a new house?
Save up for a STOL kit Glen!!! You’ll get off of a sandbar in no time, and the kits are usually pretty cheap. I’m sure you’ll find a AME-S willing to work for dry aged beef and beer too 😂 I went to school originally for it and can vouch that they aren’t too involved of a project, something you could enjoy learning and lending a hand on. Also worth saying, from a couple in our 20s, my partner and I appreciate that you and Julie share so many of your journeys and hobbies on RUclips. We have a really similar set of interests (wanting a northern Canada adventure plane, keg BBQs, and all) and can’t help but look up to you guys as role models. Neither of us have anyone in our lives to look up to in that regard, so the effort of making these videos definitely doesn’t go unappreciated. Thanks for showing us it’s possible, and that it’s something to have fun working towards 😊 Cheers!
My first plane was a 1958 Cessna Skylane, purchased in 1962. I converted the fuselage into a ski carrier and used it to ferry myself and friends from Long Island to Vermont every weekend I could for skiing of course. In 1965, I bought the first of my seven Mooney's and used each of them for business and pleasure. I even had one of them flown to Belgium where I met up with it and then flew all over Europe for a fabulous vacation. There's nothing like flying your own plane. You'll love it.
Congratulations Glen! That’s an awesome deal! I’ve been watching Glen and Friends for a few years and am grateful for the time and energy you and Julie put into your productions. I’m 67 and bought a 172G in 2017 and wish I had done it earlier. It’s a blast! Looking forward to watching your restoration journey and wishing you the best. I hope you plan to fly to Oshkosh some year in the not to distant future . Looking forward to meeting you there if so.
How exciting for you!! My father-in-law trained at the WInnipeg Flying Club in that era. I just checked his logbook(he passed away a few years ago) and it turns out that he logged many hours in your new baby. What a small world! Enjoy!!
No way!!!! Are there any pictures of him in or near or around the plane? I've been trying to find out more info from that era - but it seems the Winnipeg Flying club went down in flames in the early 2000s.
@@GlensHangar It looks like he was getting his instrument endorsement in the summer of 1963 when he was flying MVU. I haven't seen any photos of it but I will keep my eyes open for some. Sadly, he kept very few photos from his youth. I won't have an opportunity to look again for a little while. Enjoy that little baby! I bet she's fun to fly!! One flight has the notation "comm dead". I bet that was fun at night.... He had a very bad stutter so not having a radio might have been a relief.
I feel like a lot of people share exactly this combo. Aviation and food. Me and many of my friends included. I was so excited when I heard about his new channel
Well, I've never been into aviation, But, I like you and Julie, so I'd like to virtually go along on this adventure. Guess I'll learn as I go (or, as you go).
I had no idea planes where that "cheap" I was expecting you to say low 6 figures. This is why money shouldn't be crass, as well as makes it harder for companies to lowball certain employees. As you can tell know nothing about aircraft but looking forward to it, especially as both your story telling is excellent and could only dream of camping in such a away.
I could listen to you talk about anything. Something about your delivery is so interesting and relaxing whether it's cooking, history or now aviation. Thank you!
Took my flying lessons in a Cessna 172 ,in 1973 at the fort Richardson Alaska and if I had money,I’d like a carbon cub, but this plane would be wonderful
i got my 172, 1959 model, for 18K cad, and after 2 years working on it, no oil leaks , remove old radios, soundproofing all around and just sold it last year for 36k, now i have a 182P for 60k in parts, soon to be finish ... good luck
Cheapest 172 I found on Trade-A-Plane was $35k and needed a little TLC, but at least had ADS-B Out. Cheapest 182 I found was $74.5k, but had 2000 hours on the airframe, a slick paint job, but most importantly, no ADS-B. I did see a Cessna t-50 from 1943 for only $10k. Certainly needed some work, certainly needs updated avionics and ADS-B, but Holy crimeny... For a pre-war warbird (technically...) that's pretty awesome! If I had the money for a plane at all... I'd be all over that!
I love the fact that you want to "camp" with the aircraft. I am jealous, because I can only afford to camp in a caravan. Hope you enjoy every low and slow trip.
I'll be right alongside you Glen. Thank you for sharing with us. Hope you get to some of the Arctic strips such as Tuk, Holman Island, Sachs Harbour, etc.Your own plane, just the way you like it, YEAH! Go Flames!
I admire your decision to talk about the financial specifics. I agree it can seem a bit crass to talk about money, but sometimes that reluctance can be really unhelpful to people trying to understand the hidden costs of a new hobby.
I found this channel thru the chocolate dump cake with browned butter frosting video! Delighted that you purchased the plane. The plane is worth restoring. Quite a few people have bought rvs, trailers vintage homes, etc. to rescue. The journey and learning is worth it.
I am always glad to find another project RUclips series. This should be great. Not a pilot, but, I was in Civil Air Patrol and got my introductory flight lessons while in C.A.P. I have always dreamed of getting my pilot's license.
This is an amazing deal! Upgrading to a glass panel, LED landing lights, hi power strobes, gap seals, etc, new interior, and you'll have a better-than-new plane at a very great price point.
Shared this video with friends of mine who own a plane. They actually found a home in an airport community that they completely rehabbed. It was his dream to be able to store his plane in his garage and taxi from his home to the runway. You remind me of him. Hard working down to earth and realistic.
I once was half owner of a Piper PA28. My advice to you is to take the absolute worst estimate of cost of ownership... and multiply by 10! Every time mechanics looked at the plane they found at least $5K of stuff that needed to be fixed. Often a lot more.
Wow, that's so much cheaper than I would have guessed! Only a little more than I spent on the used car I bought back in February of this year. I'm really interested in hearing more about the financial side of fixing this thing up!
Just floored me on that price! I've had a passing interest and small knowledge of planes like this for a while... I live in interior Alaska, its part of the culture, more or less depending on how many pilots you know or what your hobbies are... I digress... My best guess(without looking at anything on the internet) was its a ~$60K plane.. in USD. I was thinking $60k reasonable, and you were gonna say around $40k for a steal.. WOW. I ever find a flyable 172B for $16k and I'm liable to sell everything I have to, to get it... Hell, even for an Unflyable(complete) plane. From everything we can see here, it is a seriously Solid craft, Extremely good find regaurdless of the price, thats just a HUGE bonus! Congratulations Glen! Looking forward to following this project. :)
I've been in a full glass panel 172. As impressive as it was I love the simplicity your's has. The interior also. I'm not a pilot and I'm not knowledgeable about much. I do come from a family with a huge a aviation background. I've been fascinated with airplanes for almost half a century. Particularly the Pietenpol. I discovered the 172 a few years ago and got hooked on the idea of having one. I've decided it's time to make things happen. It's not going to be fast but I've got to start somewhere and research seems where to. Love the channel and the content, thanks for sharing. You're filling a serious gap in information on RUclips.
My used to have a Cessna 182RG, former state police plane. I do miss that plane. I still have the aviation bug from that plane, just not the aviation money. Someday I will hopefully be able to get a plane.
Just a tip. Dont get caught up on the alure of low hour engines/airframes. An aircraft is much happier and safer if it is flown regularly than sitting for months or years and flown occasionally. As an AME I would rather buy a 1000hr engine that flys 5 or 6 times a month vs a 200hr engine that hasnt flown for 2 years. Even for the airframe, high hours isnt a huge deal as long as it has been well looked after and HANGERED avoid tie down specials! Although at $20k even with a shot engine you would still be out on top with an overhaul
So glad my wife found you guys here too! Loving your cooking channel already for years now! This plane journey is awesome! Going to watch all videos in chronological order 👍🏻
I didn't know you were into aviation! Cooking and aircraft renovations are the main stuff I watch on RUclips😁 When I heard "Hello friends," I knew it sounded familiar.
If the pre-buy works out, you've made a great choice. I bought a 1957 172 a year ago and have the same mission you have. I've been very happy with the 0-300. The plane is light, takes off quickly and lands short. Enjoy!
I'm very impressed Glen. Unless there is a serious problem, you would be a fool to walk away. For the short field stuff, you may want to look at getting micro vortex generators installed.
Great price. I jumped on to check prices when you suggested and the cheapest 172 listed was $220,000 Australian. Yes, that is the correct number of zeros. Clearly the market has shifted somewhat since you bought your plane. Really good find and looking forward to settling in to watch this playlist.
Whaaaaat! Screaming deal. Jealous. I’d have to consider that deal if I can across it. Knowing the AME that last scope then engine too. What a blessing, enjoy!!!
I have been watching your cooking channel for many years, and I still watch pretty much every single video you make. Can't wait to get to know about you from a different perspective!
Great airplane choice one of my favorites. A 180 hp engine will make it a climber, and if I remember correctly, the fastback is a slightly faster aircraft. Good luck, I’ll be watching.
Holy Crap Glen. Just when I thought you couldn't surprise me any more, you show yet another talent. I'm a commercial pilot flying medevac out of Lancaster, PA. Love your videos and I'm excited to watch these now too. Please keep up the great work!!
Pilot here as well, fly for DHL and can’t wait to see how this channel evolves. Love his cooking channel and now this… Bonus!! Combine his love of cooking and cinematography with airplanes and that could make for some amazing videos! Would love to see maybe some tales on the $100 hamburger, it’s a pilot thing, or flying to remote places in the Yukon and cooking over an open fire… literally the sky’s the limit! (Pun intended! 😂 )
I'm following a similar dream. I purchased and airplane last fall. It's not certified, it's a Challenger 2 Ultralight on amphibious floats. I'm in the process of rebuilding and upgrading it, and posting videos on my channel of the progress. (channel is under my name.) I'll be following along with your adventure as well, to see how you do and cheer you on. Cheers from Winnipeg.
Yay! Hello, Glen, on YOUR NEW channel! I ALWAYS watch, 'Glen and Friends', but don't ever comment... Just had to say, 'hello', and tell you how excited I am to see where you fly with this! Ha! - Mark P.
I'd recommend against a bare metal painted interior due to sound. Even with top of the line active noise cancelation, you'll want to protect your hearing and sound insulation will go miles toward that end! Perfect airframe for your mission, no need to haul around the extra weight and fuel burn of a Skylane
A dual Garmin G5 paired with a GTN 750 and ADS-B compliant XPDR would clean that panel up nicely. The O-300 will be nice and smooth! I've wrenched on a bunch of similar birds. Looks like you snagged a decent project!
Great video #2 on all involved with plane ownershipTook lessons and flew a couple of solo cross countries in San Francisco Bay Area (out of Hayward Executive and Palo Alto airports) in ‘91. A house got in the way (purchased not hit) of continuing and the rental 152’s were usually thrashed. If you fly into SF area, Hayward Exec is a nice place to land. Flight following around here is like listening to an auctioneer! Will continue on watching. Thanks
A Cessna 182 was actually cheaper than a 172 here in Northern California when I just ran it. 1961 Cessna 182 Skylane for $74,900 US with 2800 hours on airframe and 1200 hours on engine. The Cessna 172s were $93,000 US and $250,000 US. I took flying lessons back in the late 1980s and the trainer was a Cessna 182.
I love this, and I'm excited to see how everything goes for you! I hope that interior is able to find a good, new home (and you're able to get a bit of money back for your overhaul budget), because it looks great. I love the color!
What a great deal! I like your idea of the extended baggage and no back seats. I have quite a but of time in a 172 with the 180hp Superhawk conversion. That will make this the perfect plane for what you are wanting it to do. Looking forward to the videos ahead!
Omg. How did I only find this channel now!! Iv been watching glen and friends for years now thought I had a love of cooking but think it’s just a love of glen 😂 and how well you make your videos. I am so keen to watch this. Gonna sit up all night and catch up!! Can I get a clear prop for glen. 👌👌
I have a fear of heights but am absolutely in awe of flying and hopefully can muster up some courage to learn how to fly a plane like this. Looking forward to being on this journey with you, captain!
Subscribed! I'm so happy to discover another aviation project to follow, and from a friendly Canuck to boot. Maybe you'll make it down to OSH in 2022? Folks who follow you like me can seek you out to say hi (along with Steve from FlightChops)! Oh, and Glen - I almost forgot to mention that my dad owned a 1955 C180 for years that he had stripped down to bare polished metal. I have right seat time and some photos too. Just beware that it is very labor-intensive to go that route, not just to get it down to bare aluminum, but to keep it clean and shiny.
I looked back through my log book but never flew that plane when I was flying out of the Winnipeg Flying Club at St. Andrews. I'm not sure if you are interested but there is a channel, "How I Fly" that is based in Kamloops, BC that I find very interesting. Kind of on hold now because of heat and fire but still some very interesting flights.
I know about as much about planes as the average archaeologist does about chaos theory, so this looks like it will be fun, interesting and informative.
Enjoyed watching your video of stripping the 172. Reminds me back in the late 1960s I strip the entire PBY amphibian in Mesa Arizona in the summer heat. Quite a story in that. We used 55 gallon drums of stripper got all the way down to the original navy paint. I live now in Irvine California and looking to get another Cessna at some point hope I don’t have to go through what you did Jordin getting the paint off
I saw that video about you and an aiplane (used to see you in cooking)...so I subscribe... as I am a former civilian S&R (Search and Rescue) in Quebec... we made S&R with 172 very often as they are reliable and easy to maintain.
That's an insane deal. Unheard of nowadays quite frankly. Can't wait to see how this goes! One of my favourite RUclips personalities and my favourite interest colliding, and all in my province too (until the travels begin).
Hi Glen just started watching your vlog and as an owner of a 172M, I'm looking forward to watching your progress. If I may throw in my two cents, I think you might have grossly under estimated your upgrading costs. Unless you have an A&P who is doing the work for free(or very cheaply), you are doing the work and he'll sign it off, I think you'll find things are going to be much more expensive than you predicted. You mentioned a glass cockpit, new interior, not to mention any unforeseen repairs, I think you might be surprised. I don't mean to rain on your parade, but just giving you another OPINION. Good luck on your project. PS. I looked into an 036 to replace my current 032, and I'm sure your looking at somewhere in the 35k plus neighborhood.
You make some good points - but I've got it covered. We did an extensive pre-buy inspection and plotted out what was needed now, what was needed in a 2 year time frame and what would be great upgrades if the budget allowed. From that we've plotted out what I can do myself, what I can do myself under supervision, and what Chris (my AME) has to do. Since Chris is a longtime family friend who is probably more excited than me at the prospect of doing some of these upgrades, he's on board at a great rate. I just have to work my schedule around his, which is why some stuff will be done 'out of order' or 'in the wrong order' to those who do this for a living The engine upgrade is a 70K+ that will wait a few years to happen... probably never happening, which is fine because the engine is low hours and checks out fine. But the glass cockpit will happen, and again I've worked out a great deal with a supplier that will surprisingly get it into the plane within the budget. I'll be doing a lot of grunt work myself, really getting my hands dirty and learning a lot about this plane.
I'm in no way shape or form an aircraft enthusiast, but I'm excited to see this come together! I googled for pictures of this model polished with some painted accents and you're spot on, gonna look fantastic!
Of COURSE you’re a pilot. Absolutely astounding my friend. I’ll hopefully be a pilot one day in the future as well. Gotta save up the money for flight school and all that.
Thanks for watching Everyone! Regular uploads on this channel won't start until November - but I was just so excited to share this first video!
This is great! I got to my last 15 hours for my license,and ran out of money due to life. I shall live vicariously through you. :)
Thanks, Glen!
Can’t wait to see the progress/journey & videos! I have a Sonex I’m almost done building and most of an RV-9 kit in storage. If you want to fly sooner rather than later, you’ve made the right choice. :-)
Now you just have to survive the onslaught of people who are going to tell you not to fly a 172 off anything but pavement due to the nose gear/firewall strength. 😝
Congrats buddy! Looking forward to the series...
Well, I don't know a whole lot about airplanes, but I watched this from start to finish. Glen, you're so damn good at putting a video together that grabs and *keeps* your attention. It's almost like you know what you're doing! ;) Cheers, from a Nova Scotian Glen and Friends fan!
I am constantly finding new reasons to be in awe of this man because of how smart he is.
Right??? And of course Glen knows how to fly…What can he not do?
This man keeps showing he has all the same hobbies I do, next he is going to tell us he is a ham radio operator.
As a geek listening to the first video shows us how much potential this channel has.
Glen, can we have a mix of technical chat for us av geeks and then some of your secret sauce in explaining things to the noobs.
Videography, cooking, beer brewing, aging meat, flying planes. Move over, Dos Equis man... Glen is the new most interesting man in the world
Not really, I mean it's just research, research and more research, that's all it is.
With his filming style and the way he narrates, I could watch him talk about literally anything tbh
In flight meals would be the best ever.
as someone who knows nothing about planes, i really appreciate you talking about the money, it adds a lot of context
Yes, it's a completely different world for me, too, and I appreciate having some real-world comparison markers to orient myself. I always hate it when RUclipsrs go "I got this piece of machinery for cheap" without naming an actual price - cheap compared to what? A new computer, a new car, a new house?
"Welcome friends"
Good to see you again. Your skill as a story teller and cinematography will make this enjoyable and informative.
Another great cinematographer is Eric on the "SoCal Flying Monkey" RUclips Channel.
@@rossrobinson7943 Eric is an amazing Director of Photography! Years ago we worked on a TV commercial together.
Never thought I'd watch an airplane channel, but it is Glenn so I am in.
I know nothing about planes mechanically speaking, but 20K CAD seems like a frickin steal.
glen you should have a cushion or something made out of that old fabric when you pull it out as a memento ;)
Agreed. Some fine looking fabric there...
Save up for a STOL kit Glen!!! You’ll get off of a sandbar in no time, and the kits are usually pretty cheap. I’m sure you’ll find a AME-S willing to work for dry aged beef and beer too 😂 I went to school originally for it and can vouch that they aren’t too involved of a project, something you could enjoy learning and lending a hand on.
Also worth saying, from a couple in our 20s, my partner and I appreciate that you and Julie share so many of your journeys and hobbies on RUclips. We have a really similar set of interests (wanting a northern Canada adventure plane, keg BBQs, and all) and can’t help but look up to you guys as role models. Neither of us have anyone in our lives to look up to in that regard, so the effort of making these videos definitely doesn’t go unappreciated. Thanks for showing us it’s possible, and that it’s something to have fun working towards 😊 Cheers!
My first plane was a 1958 Cessna Skylane, purchased in 1962. I converted the fuselage into a ski carrier and used it to ferry myself and friends from Long Island to Vermont every weekend I could for skiing of course. In 1965, I bought the first of my seven Mooney's and used each of them for business and pleasure. I even had one of them flown to Belgium where I met up with it and then flew all over Europe for a fabulous vacation. There's nothing like flying your own plane. You'll love it.
Not only are you one of the nicest RUclips chefs there is, you’re a pilot looking to refurb a classic! Brilliant!
Great find and since it has been 2 years. Let's see how it looks like now as of (January 2024) ? ;)
Congratulations Glen! That’s an awesome deal! I’ve been watching Glen and Friends for a few years and am grateful for the time and energy you and Julie put into your productions. I’m 67 and bought a 172G in 2017 and wish I had done it earlier. It’s a blast! Looking forward to watching your restoration journey and wishing you the best. I hope you plan to fly to Oshkosh some year in the not to distant future . Looking forward to meeting you there if so.
How exciting for you!! My father-in-law trained at the WInnipeg Flying Club in that era. I just checked his logbook(he passed away a few years ago) and it turns out that he logged many hours in your new baby. What a small world! Enjoy!!
No way!!!!
Are there any pictures of him in or near or around the plane? I've been trying to find out more info from that era - but it seems the Winnipeg Flying club went down in flames in the early 2000s.
@@GlensHangar It looks like he was getting his instrument endorsement in the summer of 1963 when he was flying MVU. I haven't seen any photos of it but I will keep my eyes open for some. Sadly, he kept very few photos from his youth. I won't have an opportunity to look again for a little while. Enjoy that little baby! I bet she's fun to fly!! One flight has the notation "comm dead". I bet that was fun at night.... He had a very bad stutter so not having a radio might have been a relief.
It is astounding how many hobbies I seem to share with you. Long time fan of the cooking channel; never knew you loved flying too!
I feel like a lot of people share exactly this combo. Aviation and food. Me and many of my friends included. I was so excited when I heard about his new channel
@@mariushertel7567 and then on top of that, he brews too
I can't imagine a more intimidating proposition than buying a private plane. Hats off to you, sir.
That brought back fond memories working at Cessna, Pawnee Division in the late 70s - early 80s in the sheet metal fabrication section.
Well, I've never been into aviation, But, I like you and Julie, so I'd like to virtually go along on this adventure. Guess I'll learn as I go (or, as you go).
Same here.
I had no idea planes where that "cheap" I was expecting you to say low 6 figures. This is why money shouldn't be crass, as well as makes it harder for companies to lowball certain employees.
As you can tell know nothing about aircraft but looking forward to it, especially as both your story telling is excellent and could only dream of camping in such a away.
I could listen to you talk about anything. Something about your delivery is so interesting and relaxing whether it's cooking, history or now aviation.
Thank you!
Gotta say, I LOVE your sass. No need to hide it, get ahead of the naysayers, do what makes you happy and what you think is best for you!
Took my flying lessons in a Cessna 172 ,in 1973 at the fort Richardson Alaska and if I had money,I’d like a carbon cub, but this plane would be wonderful
Why am I watching this? I know nothing about flying, but Glenn makes it seem so so interesting!
i got my 172, 1959 model, for 18K cad, and after 2 years working on it, no oil leaks , remove old radios, soundproofing all around and just sold it last year for 36k, now i have a 182P for 60k in parts, soon to be finish ... good luck
Cheapest 172 I found on Trade-A-Plane was $35k and needed a little TLC, but at least had ADS-B Out.
Cheapest 182 I found was $74.5k, but had 2000 hours on the airframe, a slick paint job, but most importantly, no ADS-B.
I did see a Cessna t-50 from 1943 for only $10k. Certainly needed some work, certainly needs updated avionics and ADS-B, but Holy crimeny... For a pre-war warbird (technically...) that's pretty awesome! If I had the money for a plane at all... I'd be all over that!
The man with RCAF and RCN hats has got to be an airplane buff; good to see!
I love the fact that you want to "camp" with the aircraft. I am jealous, because I can only afford to camp in a caravan. Hope you enjoy every low and slow trip.
I'll be right alongside you Glen. Thank you for sharing with us. Hope you get to some of the Arctic strips such as Tuk, Holman Island, Sachs Harbour, etc.Your own plane, just the way you like it, YEAH! Go Flames!
I admire your decision to talk about the financial specifics. I agree it can seem a bit crass to talk about money, but sometimes that reluctance can be really unhelpful to people trying to understand the hidden costs of a new hobby.
Flightchops collab coming soon?
Excited to be part of this journey.
YES PLEASE
That would be amazing
I'm living vicariously through you, Glenn! Can't wait to see this!
I found this channel thru the chocolate dump cake with browned butter frosting video! Delighted that you purchased the plane. The plane is worth restoring. Quite a few people have bought rvs, trailers vintage homes, etc. to rescue. The journey and learning is worth it.
I am always glad to find another project RUclips series. This should be great. Not a pilot, but, I was in Civil Air Patrol and got my introductory flight lessons while in C.A.P. I have always dreamed of getting my pilot's license.
This is an amazing deal! Upgrading to a glass panel, LED landing lights, hi power strobes, gap seals, etc, new interior, and you'll have a better-than-new plane at a very great price point.
Shared this video with friends of mine who own a plane. They actually found a home in an airport community that they completely rehabbed. It was his dream to be able to store his plane in his garage and taxi from his home to the runway. You remind me of him. Hard working down to earth and realistic.
Great deal! I love that you emphasize not going into debt! Very wise!
I once was half owner of a Piper PA28. My advice to you is to take the absolute worst estimate of cost of ownership... and multiply by 10! Every time mechanics looked at the plane they found at least $5K of stuff that needed to be fixed. Often a lot more.
Oh my, what a bird. I hope the walk through works out, she seems beautiful.
I wish you and your wife all the luck in the world on this new endeavor.
Wow, that's so much cheaper than I would have guessed! Only a little more than I spent on the used car I bought back in February of this year. I'm really interested in hearing more about the financial side of fixing this thing up!
Just floored me on that price! I've had a passing interest and small knowledge of planes like this for a while... I live in interior Alaska, its part of the culture, more or less depending on how many pilots you know or what your hobbies are... I digress... My best guess(without looking at anything on the internet) was its a ~$60K plane.. in USD. I was thinking $60k reasonable, and you were gonna say around $40k for a steal..
WOW.
I ever find a flyable 172B for $16k and I'm liable to sell everything I have to, to get it... Hell, even for an Unflyable(complete) plane.
From everything we can see here, it is a seriously Solid craft, Extremely good find regaurdless of the price, thats just a HUGE bonus!
Congratulations Glen!
Looking forward to following this project. :)
I'm really happy you're going with the aluminum look instead of paint!
You are the coolest 😎 Glen. Can't wait to see the plane camping trips with campfire cooking videos.
I've been in a full glass panel 172. As impressive as it was I love the simplicity your's has. The interior also. I'm not a pilot and I'm not knowledgeable about much. I do come from a family with a huge a aviation background. I've been fascinated with airplanes for almost half a century. Particularly the Pietenpol. I discovered the 172 a few years ago and got hooked on the idea of having one. I've decided it's time to make things happen. It's not going to be fast but I've got to start somewhere and research seems where to. Love the channel and the content, thanks for sharing. You're filling a serious gap in information on RUclips.
My used to have a Cessna 182RG, former state police plane. I do miss that plane. I still have the aviation bug from that plane, just not the aviation money. Someday I will hopefully be able to get a plane.
YESS!!!! my fav cooking show is now a plane show! haha.. I have a 64 172E.. but its sat since 1989.
Just a tip. Dont get caught up on the alure of low hour engines/airframes. An aircraft is much happier and safer if it is flown regularly than sitting for months or years and flown occasionally. As an AME I would rather buy a 1000hr engine that flys 5 or 6 times a month vs a 200hr engine that hasnt flown for 2 years. Even for the airframe, high hours isnt a huge deal as long as it has been well looked after and HANGERED avoid tie down specials! Although at $20k even with a shot engine you would still be out on top with an overhaul
So glad my wife found you guys here too! Loving your cooking channel already for years now! This plane journey is awesome! Going to watch all videos in chronological order 👍🏻
The older 172s are the best! When I took lessons I WAY preferred the way the 1974 flew as compared to a 2004. Super cool Glen!
Looking forward to watching this project grow. I've enjoyed your cooking show immensely and I'm excited watch this new excursion unfold as it happens!
I didn't know you were into aviation! Cooking and aircraft renovations are the main stuff I watch on RUclips😁 When I heard "Hello friends," I knew it sounded familiar.
If the pre-buy works out, you've made a great choice. I bought a 1957 172 a year ago and have the same mission you have. I've been very happy with the 0-300. The plane is light, takes off quickly and lands short. Enjoy!
I'm very impressed Glen. Unless there is a serious problem, you would be a fool to walk away. For the short field stuff, you may want to look at getting micro vortex generators installed.
Great price. I jumped on to check prices when you suggested and the cheapest 172 listed was $220,000 Australian. Yes, that is the correct number of zeros. Clearly the market has shifted somewhat since you bought your plane. Really good find and looking forward to settling in to watch this playlist.
Whaaaaat! Screaming deal. Jealous. I’d have to consider that deal if I can across it. Knowing the AME that last scope then engine too. What a blessing, enjoy!!!
Practical implementation of dreams. That's why I keep watching Glen. Thank you!
I have been watching your cooking channel for many years, and I still watch pretty much every single video you make. Can't wait to get to know about you from a different perspective!
Great airplane choice one of my favorites. A 180 hp engine will make it a climber, and if I remember correctly, the fastback is a slightly faster aircraft. Good luck, I’ll be watching.
Holy Crap Glen. Just when I thought you couldn't surprise me any more, you show yet another talent. I'm a commercial pilot flying medevac out of Lancaster, PA. Love your videos and I'm excited to watch these now too. Please keep up the great work!!
Oh boy, another aviation channel to follow!!!
Pilot here as well, fly for DHL and can’t wait to see how this channel evolves. Love his cooking channel and now this… Bonus!! Combine his love of cooking and cinematography with airplanes and that could make for some amazing videos! Would love to see maybe some tales on the $100 hamburger, it’s a pilot thing, or flying to remote places in the Yukon and cooking over an open fire… literally the sky’s the limit! (Pun intended! 😂 )
Winnipeg for the win. tha ks for the great series
I'm following a similar dream. I purchased and airplane last fall. It's not certified, it's a Challenger 2 Ultralight on amphibious floats. I'm in the process of rebuilding and upgrading it, and posting videos on my channel of the progress. (channel is under my name.) I'll be following along with your adventure as well, to see how you do and cheer you on. Cheers from Winnipeg.
Yay! Hello, Glen, on YOUR NEW channel! I ALWAYS watch, 'Glen and Friends', but don't ever comment... Just had to say, 'hello', and tell you how excited I am to see where you fly with this! Ha! - Mark P.
WAIT! you're the rootbeer guy! I KNEW I saw you somewhere haha. Congrats on the plane and I cant wait to follow this build!
I'd recommend against a bare metal painted interior due to sound. Even with top of the line active noise cancelation, you'll want to protect your hearing and sound insulation will go miles toward that end! Perfect airframe for your mission, no need to haul around the extra weight and fuel burn of a Skylane
A dual Garmin G5 paired with a GTN 750 and ADS-B compliant XPDR would clean that panel up nicely. The O-300 will be nice and smooth!
I've wrenched on a bunch of similar birds. Looks like you snagged a decent project!
Looks like an interesting project. Hope it goes better than expected. 🛩
Go for it! As long as it passes your pre-purchase inspection. It’s a great bargain for $20k. Can’t wait to see more content.
Glen is who i want to be when I grow up
Great video #2 on all involved with plane ownershipTook lessons and flew a couple of solo cross countries in San Francisco Bay Area (out of Hayward Executive and Palo Alto airports) in ‘91. A house got in the way (purchased not hit) of continuing and the rental 152’s were usually thrashed. If you fly into SF area, Hayward Exec is a nice place to land. Flight following around here is like listening to an auctioneer! Will continue on watching. Thanks
Brushed aluminium and stripes would look the mutts nuts on this. Bravo sir...
Here's hoping the pre-purchase inspection doesn't hold any nasty surprises. Best of luck Glen, looking forward to yours and Julie's adventures! 👍
This is not the crossover I was expecting, but this is exciting. What a deal (assuming there's nothing wonky in the pre-buy). Good luck!
New channel idea. You and Julie sitting at the table telling interesting stories about the Canadian bush
A Cessna 182 was actually cheaper than a 172 here in Northern California when I just ran it. 1961 Cessna 182 Skylane for $74,900 US with 2800 hours on airframe and 1200 hours on engine. The Cessna 172s were $93,000 US and $250,000 US.
I took flying lessons back in the late 1980s and the trainer was a Cessna 182.
I love this, and I'm excited to see how everything goes for you! I hope that interior is able to find a good, new home (and you're able to get a bit of money back for your overhaul budget), because it looks great. I love the color!
I'm really excited to see this channel..... TAKE OFF! 😅
What a great deal! I like your idea of the extended baggage and no back seats. I have quite a but of time in a 172 with the 180hp Superhawk conversion. That will make this the perfect plane for what you are wanting it to do. Looking forward to the videos ahead!
Omg. How did I only find this channel now!! Iv been watching glen and friends for years now thought I had a love of cooking but think it’s just a love of glen 😂 and how well you make your videos. I am so keen to watch this. Gonna sit up all night and catch up!! Can I get a clear prop for glen. 👌👌
I have a fear of heights but am absolutely in awe of flying and hopefully can muster up some courage to learn how to fly a plane like this. Looking forward to being on this journey with you, captain!
Great project Glenn. I’m just south of you doing a Navion at Arlington, WA.. I’ll just just say that cloth does not have 9000 plus hours on it.
what an adventure!
Subscribed! I'm so happy to discover another aviation project to follow, and from a friendly Canuck to boot. Maybe you'll make it down to OSH in 2022? Folks who follow you like me can seek you out to say hi (along with Steve from FlightChops)!
Oh, and Glen - I almost forgot to mention that my dad owned a 1955 C180 for years that he had stripped down to bare polished metal. I have right seat time and some photos too. Just beware that it is very labor-intensive to go that route, not just to get it down to bare aluminum, but to keep it clean and shiny.
This is awesome Glen. You only left out out 1 thing..... My seat right behind y'alls !
I looked back through my log book but never flew that plane when I was flying out of the Winnipeg Flying Club at St. Andrews. I'm not sure if you are interested but there is a channel, "How I Fly" that is based in Kamloops, BC that I find very interesting. Kind of on hold now because of heat and fire but still some very interesting flights.
How did I miss that this man cooks AND flies? I'm gonna love following this project! Couldn't subscribe fast enough
Thanks for the heads up on subbing!
I know about as much about planes as the average archaeologist does about chaos theory, so this looks like it will be fun, interesting and informative.
Enjoyed watching your video of stripping the 172. Reminds me back in the late 1960s I strip the entire PBY amphibian in Mesa Arizona in the summer heat. Quite a story in that. We used 55 gallon drums of stripper got all the way down to the original navy paint. I live now in Irvine California and looking to get another Cessna at some point hope I don’t have to go through what you did Jordin getting the paint off
I saw that video about you and an aiplane (used to see you in cooking)...so I subscribe... as I am a former civilian S&R (Search and Rescue) in Quebec... we made S&R with 172 very often as they are reliable and easy to maintain.
That's an insane deal. Unheard of nowadays quite frankly.
Can't wait to see how this goes! One of my favourite RUclips personalities and my favourite interest colliding, and all in my province too (until the travels begin).
What a find! There's hope to own a plane with a reasonable budget.
Wow, I didn't know you were a pilot! Awesome. I'll be watching your channel, very closely.
Hi Glen just started watching your vlog and as an owner of a 172M, I'm looking forward to watching your progress. If I may throw in my two cents, I think you might have grossly under estimated your upgrading costs. Unless you have an A&P who is doing the work for free(or very cheaply), you are doing the work and he'll sign it off, I think you'll find things are going to be much more expensive than you predicted. You mentioned a glass cockpit, new interior, not to mention any unforeseen repairs, I think you might be surprised. I don't mean to rain on your parade, but just giving you another OPINION. Good luck on your project. PS. I looked into an 036 to replace my current 032, and I'm sure your looking at somewhere in the 35k plus neighborhood.
You make some good points - but I've got it covered. We did an extensive pre-buy inspection and plotted out what was needed now, what was needed in a 2 year time frame and what would be great upgrades if the budget allowed. From that we've plotted out what I can do myself, what I can do myself under supervision, and what Chris (my AME) has to do. Since Chris is a longtime family friend who is probably more excited than me at the prospect of doing some of these upgrades, he's on board at a great rate. I just have to work my schedule around his, which is why some stuff will be done 'out of order' or 'in the wrong order' to those who do this for a living
The engine upgrade is a 70K+ that will wait a few years to happen... probably never happening, which is fine because the engine is low hours and checks out fine. But the glass cockpit will happen, and again I've worked out a great deal with a supplier that will surprisingly get it into the plane within the budget.
I'll be doing a lot of grunt work myself, really getting my hands dirty and learning a lot about this plane.
I'm in no way shape or form an aircraft enthusiast, but I'm excited to see this come together! I googled for pictures of this model polished with some painted accents and you're spot on, gonna look fantastic!
honestly can't wait for this series.. thanks Glen for providing this content and I'm excited for plane info and to see the oncoming adventures
Of COURSE you’re a pilot. Absolutely astounding my friend. I’ll hopefully be a pilot one day in the future as well. Gotta save up the money for flight school and all that.
Awesome video Glen. Can't wait to come along
Grateful for you to have found a nice cheap plane to share with us.