@@andrewmgoss once you get used to it... well, you would rather fly than pay the interior shop 10K. N32693 has pretty clean interior but it’s panels are cracking
I’m a piper arrow owner located in NC as well. Maybe we can go flying sometime. Thinking about starting a RUclips channel to share my experience with the plane as well which is a 1969 Piper arrow 200. It’s quite a different airplane now than it was 51 years ago. If you ever feel like grabbing a $100 burger let me know. Trying to meet other piper pilots in the area. Great content. I just found the channel.
Seriously guys massive love for saving the Archer, the panel is incredible and the paint is beautiful. I cant help but think you should of got the Lo-Presti cowling, wingtips and gap seals too
Probably the one I did with a G5. But it's nice to see someone else doing what I did. I kept the gns430 and rest of the regular center stack. The wiring in the panel was a huge pain. Autopilot was also a pain. Did you put in LEDs to replace the tip strobes?
It's amazing to see start to finish in 1 video, but it's also interesting to get into some of the details a little more! We're doing a Cessna T210L rebuild which we're also documenting ;)
As far as the old panel. With a flight bag full Standard Approach/Departure Charts, IFR Charts, and VFR Sectionals, a preflight FAA Weather Briefing & subsequent filing of a flight plan, a thorough preflight inspection, running through the check lists and bringing the plane awake, the HSI gyros spinning up, ...soon the engine would be purring. Then, rotate and climbing to reach the bases and into IMC (THE SOUP) for the next three hours. Breaking out at 400ft, 200 yet to minimums, adjusting to visual flight can be a bit awkward after hours on Instruments. The panel you showed as "antique" certainly is, but when I started flying it was state of the art. I didn't have the luxury of an autopilot coupled approach etc. That was for new 737's and some of the filthy rich. Old men certainly do have their memories, and, for a moment, looking at that tired panel I thought of long flights comfortably guiding an aircraft through the "muck" as those "steam gauges" fed me every bit of information I needed to know what my plane was doing, where I was and where I was going.
Yep, I am flying on all steam gauges, no GPS, No electric trim, no auto-pilot. But I do have VOR navigation. Auto-pilot would of been nice so that I could eat sloppy food while I am flying instead of a cold dry sandwich.
3:03 that is the sign of an amazing instructor, as excited as the student for the successes. Passionate about his craft and not just building time. He is a keeper. Tell your instructor to get a RUclips channel, his is very motivating.
I'm a student pilot and I am currently flying a Piper Warrior II. This is an absolutely gorgeous aircraft, and exactly what I want in my own plane when I can afford it. Thanks for showing you can find gems out there that need just a little love to bring them to their full potential!
I love it when younger pilots say to go across country you need GPS! What do you think we did back in the 70's and 80's? A paper chart some lines headings wind vectors and a magnetic compass works just fine, oh and a CRP1 might help with the MK1 Eyeball😁. That plane even had VOR's and they are easy enough to use. At 120Kn it is easy to keep in front of the plane! For the money you spent you could have bought another plane and leased it out on a flight school and started a business! But each to his own and if it makes you happy then crack on! Cheers from the UK.
Was kind of thinking the same thing. That $500 iPad and the VOR's go a long way in my book. Love the new gear, but couldn't bring myself to sink that kind of dough into something that I can technically do without. Don't get me wrong, it's a beautiful bird and they did an amazing job! Kudos!
I never really understood it either why most videos I see online about cross country flying as a student has to use iPads or GPS. I started flying last yeah (in the EU) and they plain I fly as a student (C152) doesn't even have glass cockpit hell it's not even IFR capable. VOR is integrated int the radio and it has a bad CDI but thats all. They taught us to use the map instead.
My grandpa has an archer from around the same era, I've got a lot of fond memories sitting in that cockpit. Personally I'm a fan of the old style steam gauge avionics, but what you guys did really went well with the plane's new look. Almost looks like a whole new plane!
Thank you for mentioning the Price of the airplane. Its such an easy thing to do and so helpful to know, but in the most videos about planes and cars no one is talking about the costs. Glad you did!!
The lead up to the reveal of the paint job was awesome. I have seen it in person but I was still on the edge of my seat with the video making skills 🤪. My favorite part is the upgrades to the dash... We def want you guys to be safe up there.
And? If everyone thought your way there wouldn't be certified paint or avionics shops that can complete all the required paperwork for the aircraft logs. There would be no need to get an A&P to rebuild the engine and an IA to sign off on all the work and yellow tagged parts. We'd all just rebuild that thing in the garage ourselves and the next guy that buys the plane would roll the dice. Even the new interior foam and fabrics have to be approved flame retardant materials with paperwork to prove it. You going to source all that and sew your own seat covers? Didn't think so. That would take time $ And skill. Which is why some guys let the pros do it while they can work making $ doing what they're good at instead of trying to do it and maybe wasting their time and $ to learn
Currently in market for a 180 H.P. Piper Archer, but with electric trim. Will replace rectangular air vents with the round nozzle type and install Lopresti cowling/speed mods...particularly. Beautiful job done here in video!
I really feel you sense of pride in restoring your Archer as you did. To be honest, I'm having that same sense of nostalgia to restore the plane I first solo'd and got my private certificate in. . a Tomahawk. You've inspired me.
Another great video. I go back and fourth on getting a cheaper plane and building it to how I like it or getting a newer more expensive plane already built out. Nice to see this perspective.
A lot of fun seeing a project start to finish in one sitting! We're doing a complete restauration on a 1975 Cessna T210L while also documenting it! However we're bringing out episodes as we go. This video really makes me itch to see the finished result on our bird. I hope it looks as nice as 97F!
Congratulations on a very nice, clean and fresh looking Piper 🙂 I did my PPL in a Warrior II and I prefer the looks of a low wing over the Cessna. I'll try to get a Piper for training on my X Plane 11. This project also shows that when the research is done right, owning an a used aircraft then overhauling it is the better option vs. buying a new one from the factory, as the total price paid for this beautiful Archer is less than one third of a newly built one from the factory. This kinda shows why the new GA market is not as strong as it was until the late 70's. Aside from the regulations changes, the used market is overflowing with airframes that can be overhauled at a significantly less cost.
I love this! I’ve been considering an archer for my RUclips channel. I wouldn’t mind restoring one and putting the avionics I want in it if I can find it for the right price. This plane turned out amazing!
Dayum this video was so epic. Really well done guys putting everything in the video together and the plane is beautiful. Can’t believe you can get such a beautiful plane for just over 100K and such advanced avionics as well. Looking forward to the next vid boys
I love it and I totally approve of bringing back to life to a beautiful old airplane And the fact that you were able to do it at barely over 100 grand is pretty awesome.
I’m not a pilot. I never intend to be one. I have something approaching a phobia of flying. Still, I so enjoy shows such as this. Thanks for all the work that goes into such an excellent production.
Really glad to see you guys be upfront about the cost of the avionics! As you said, go big. Not entirely sure how you got a full bare metal strip custom paint job and interior and leather wrap yokes for the balance of your budget but good for you! If you liked the way your yokes turned out love to see them or get a recommendation on where to have that done. Turned out fantastic!
Awesome restoration, great video. But I must say, I very, very much prefer the old paint scheme (to each his own I guess). Having restored the exterior to the original scheme would have been perfect IMO.
Looks nice, wonder how much the plane is worth now. I had a old piper tri pacer that needed fabric and paint and overhaul along with a better panel, I didn’t see it being worth doing, could end up with 50-60 grand into a plane only worth maybe 30 grand tops. B
Was it painted with the wing tanks installed? My Cherokee was painted that way. When I went to remove them it cracks the paint around the screws. Now I get to repaint them. Will paint then put the screws in. btw... thanks for restoring one of these old birds.
iPads are nice for doing flight planning at home then bringing to the plane and uploading it to the panel. I trained in a Piper with a G1000 and my whole flight gets uploaded instantly, very nice. I still use it then as a fail safe just in case of avionics failure. Backups on backups.
I was watching this video and started to notice some familiar paint jobs and faces. Been working with Brian for many years. See this paint job frequently at GMU never knew that is was you folks. Nice job! Who does your avionics work?
Beautiful airplane. Have flown most pipers and love them.Fly EFIS on the B 744 and A 320. Good for work, but for private purposes I prefer analog, just looks better and is more interesting.
"Any time we wanted to fly cross country we needed additional navigation tools" ? Hhahhaa a paper map, pencil, compass and a watch usually suffice :P Fundamentals of navigation: heading and time. Stunning result though I have to say, and the leather yokes look insane! Not sure about that short-field landing though :/
We bought an Archer and restored it to better than new condition! What’s your favourite part of the new and improved 97F?
Happy to see the interior updated. You spend the most time inside but lots of people seem to have planes with funky interiors for some reason.
@@andrewmgoss once you get used to it... well, you would rather fly than pay the interior shop 10K.
N32693 has pretty clean interior but it’s panels are cracking
I’m a piper arrow owner located in NC as well. Maybe we can go flying sometime. Thinking about starting a RUclips channel to share my experience with the plane as well which is a 1969 Piper arrow 200. It’s quite a different airplane now than it was 51 years ago.
If you ever feel like grabbing a $100 burger let me know. Trying to meet other piper pilots in the area.
Great content. I just found the channel.
Seriously guys massive love for saving the Archer, the panel is incredible and the paint is beautiful. I cant help but think you should of got the Lo-Presti cowling, wingtips and gap seals too
Probably the one I did with a G5. But it's nice to see someone else doing what I did.
I kept the gns430 and rest of the regular center stack. The wiring in the panel was a huge pain.
Autopilot was also a pain. Did you put in LEDs to replace the tip strobes?
That's probably the best looking Archer I've ever seen.
Thanks Chris!
I really appreciate that you showed the total process in 1 video. Sometimes it’s a pain to have to watch an entire series
I just commented on how I wanted to see a series lol 🤣
It's amazing to see start to finish in 1 video, but it's also interesting to get into some of the details a little more! We're doing a Cessna T210L rebuild which we're also documenting ;)
As far as the old panel. With a flight bag full Standard Approach/Departure Charts, IFR Charts, and VFR Sectionals, a preflight FAA Weather Briefing & subsequent filing of a flight plan, a thorough preflight inspection, running through the check lists and bringing the plane awake, the HSI gyros spinning up, ...soon the engine would be purring. Then, rotate and climbing to reach the bases and into IMC (THE SOUP) for the next three hours. Breaking out at 400ft, 200 yet to minimums, adjusting to visual flight can be a bit awkward after hours on Instruments. The panel you showed as "antique" certainly is, but when I started flying it was state of the art. I didn't have the luxury of an autopilot coupled approach etc. That was for new 737's and some of the filthy rich. Old men certainly do have their memories, and, for a moment, looking at that tired panel I thought of long flights comfortably guiding an aircraft through the "muck" as those "steam gauges" fed me every bit of information I needed to know what my plane was doing, where I was and where I was going.
Yep, I am flying on all steam gauges, no GPS, No electric trim, no auto-pilot. But I do have VOR navigation. Auto-pilot would of been nice so that I could eat sloppy food while I am flying instead of a cold dry sandwich.
3:03 that is the sign of an amazing instructor, as excited as the student for the successes. Passionate about his craft and not just building time. He is a keeper. Tell your instructor to get a RUclips channel, his is very motivating.
My favourite part was imagining myself in a position to do this. So cool guys. Definitely got broplane envy.
Same
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I'm a student pilot and I am currently flying a Piper Warrior II. This is an absolutely gorgeous aircraft, and exactly what I want in my own plane when I can afford it. Thanks for showing you can find gems out there that need just a little love to bring them to their full potential!
I love it when younger pilots say to go across country you need GPS! What do you think we did back in the 70's and 80's? A paper chart some lines headings wind vectors and a magnetic compass works just fine, oh and a CRP1 might help with the MK1 Eyeball😁. That plane even had VOR's and they are easy enough to use. At 120Kn it is easy to keep in front of the plane! For the money you spent you could have bought another plane and leased it out on a flight school and started a business! But each to his own and if it makes you happy then crack on! Cheers from the UK.
Was kind of thinking the same thing. That $500 iPad and the VOR's go a long way in my book. Love the new gear, but couldn't bring myself to sink that kind of dough into something that I can technically do without.
Don't get me wrong, it's a beautiful bird and they did an amazing job! Kudos!
I never really understood it either why most videos I see online about cross country flying as a student has to use iPads or GPS. I started flying last yeah (in the EU) and they plain I fly as a student (C152) doesn't even have glass cockpit hell it's not even IFR capable. VOR is integrated int the radio and it has a bad CDI but thats all. They taught us to use the map instead.
My grandpa has an archer from around the same era, I've got a lot of fond memories sitting in that cockpit. Personally I'm a fan of the old style steam gauge avionics, but what you guys did really went well with the plane's new look. Almost looks like a whole new plane!
Thank you for mentioning the Price of the airplane. Its such an easy thing to do and so helpful to know, but in the most videos about planes and cars no one is talking about the costs. Glad you did!!
The lead up to the reveal of the paint job was awesome. I have seen it in person but I was still on the edge of my seat with the video making skills 🤪. My favorite part is the upgrades to the dash... We def want you guys to be safe up there.
Wow, amazing transformation! Would love to see more about the yoke wrap
I love when old planes get a new lease on life, much cheaper than a new one.
Great production value. Makes my Archer II look old and tired after seeing yours!
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Like a brand new airplane. Pretty cool showing love to an old bird!
They did a Hell of a Good Job on that Piper plane
It’s great the two of you can get along. Especially when owning a aircraft.
"We" put so much work and effort into this, "we" were so proud of the work "we" did.
You wrote checks, that was the work you did.
Right.. and they worked to be able to sign those checks.
And? If everyone thought your way there wouldn't be certified paint or avionics shops that can complete all the required paperwork for the aircraft logs. There would be no need to get an A&P to rebuild the engine and an IA to sign off on all the work and yellow tagged parts. We'd all just rebuild that thing in the garage ourselves and the next guy that buys the plane would roll the dice.
Even the new interior foam and fabrics have to be approved flame retardant materials with paperwork to prove it. You going to source all that and sew your own seat covers? Didn't think so. That would take time $ And skill. Which is why some guys let the pros do it while they can work making $ doing what they're good at instead of trying to do it and maybe wasting their time and $ to learn
That was friggin AWSOME!!!! Good job guys well invested
Currently in market for a 180 H.P. Piper Archer, but with electric trim. Will replace rectangular air vents with the round nozzle type and install Lopresti cowling/speed mods...particularly.
Beautiful job done here in video!
Excellent paint job!
You should learn old school navigation might come in handy if your glass panel or the GPS fail.
Just want to say editing was great.especially new plane reaveling
Thank you! 😃
I really feel you sense of pride in restoring your Archer as you did. To be honest, I'm having that same sense of nostalgia to restore the plane I first solo'd and got my private certificate in. . a Tomahawk. You've inspired me.
What a wonderful story! Thanks for sharing it.
Its stunning inside & out
This would be a great pilot episode for a small plane restoration series.
Yea, we’re pretty proud of the whole thing :)
Another great video. I go back and fourth on getting a cheaper plane and building it to how I like it or getting a newer more expensive plane already built out. Nice to see this perspective.
Wow only a 7-minute video? So many different stories and things going on here. Could have been a 10-part series!
Come check out some of our videos! ;)
I'm only a FRESH student pilot but I hope one day I have the same adventures you guys. this is very inspiring.
Great video and paint job!
A lot of fun seeing a project start to finish in one sitting! We're doing a complete restauration on a 1975 Cessna T210L while also documenting it! However we're bringing out episodes as we go. This video really makes me itch to see the finished result on our bird. I hope it looks as nice as 97F!
That’s awesome! Cant wait to see your videos!
@@BroPilots Hopefully we can meet up one day and show our birds to each other!
Congratulations on a very nice, clean and fresh looking Piper 🙂 I did my PPL in a Warrior II and I prefer the looks of a low wing over the Cessna. I'll try to get a Piper for training on my X Plane 11.
This project also shows that when the research is done right, owning an a used aircraft then overhauling it is the better option vs. buying a new one from the factory, as the total price paid for this beautiful Archer is less than one third of a newly built one from the factory.
This kinda shows why the new GA market is not as strong as it was until the late 70's. Aside from the regulations changes, the used market is overflowing with airframes that can be overhauled at a significantly less cost.
Really turned out beautiful. Congrats to you both on the plane and your PPL.
Thank you!
Wow that's an AWESOME transformation looks like a brand new bird straight from the factory ☝🏾 I'm sure it turns heads everywhere ya go ☺️👍🏾👍🏾
This is sick. First archer I’ve ever seen that I’d actually be willing to fly!
I love this! I’ve been considering an archer for my RUclips channel. I wouldn’t mind restoring one and putting the avionics I want in it if I can find it for the right price. This plane turned out amazing!
Nicely done! I hope you found a nice hangar to keep it in.
Good Job !!! I'm impressed !!!
Beautiful! I hope y’all made some great money on it!
Dayum this video was so epic. Really well done guys putting everything in the video together and the plane is beautiful. Can’t believe you can get such a beautiful plane for just over 100K and such advanced avionics as well. Looking forward to the next vid boys
That is one badass paint job!
WOW, THIS IS AN AWESOME PIPER II GREAT JOB..!! KEEP THE VIDEOS COMING.!
I love it and I totally approve of bringing back to life to a beautiful old airplane And the fact that you were able to do it at barely over 100 grand is pretty awesome.
Amazing restoration. I wish I could even afford to take pilot lessons, let alone own an airplane and try a restoration.
I’m not a pilot. I never intend to be one. I have something approaching a phobia of flying.
Still, I so enjoy shows such as this. Thanks for all the work that goes into such an excellent production.
Thank you! We aim for our content to be enjoyable for everyone, not just aviation fans.
This video inspired me. This is what I want to do. Awesome stuff fellas.
Really glad to see you guys be upfront about the cost of the avionics! As you said, go big. Not entirely sure how you got a full bare metal strip custom paint job and interior and leather wrap yokes for the balance of your budget but good for you! If you liked the way your yokes turned out love to see them or get a recommendation on where to have that done. Turned out fantastic!
$105k is an absolute steal, especially in 2024. I bet this thing has appreciated very nicely in value in the past few years!
Awesome restoration, great video. But I must say, I very, very much prefer the old paint scheme (to each his own I guess). Having restored the exterior to the original scheme would have been perfect IMO.
Fresh and clean
Looks nice, wonder how much the plane is worth now. I had a old piper tri pacer that needed fabric and paint and overhaul along with a better panel, I didn’t see it being worth doing, could end up with 50-60 grand into a plane only worth maybe 30 grand tops. B
I love the paint job!
Very nice restoration guys 👍
Turned out very nice
Was it painted with the wing tanks installed? My Cherokee was painted that way. When I went to remove them it cracks the paint around the screws. Now I get to repaint them. Will paint then put the screws in. btw... thanks for restoring one of these old birds.
Props to that painter! Awesome job! Where is he and how do I get him to do mine?!!!
Royalty Aerospace in Fountain Inn SC!
Just discovered your channel - awesome! Looking forward to following your journey. Fly safe and cheers all the way from Switzerland!
Thank you!
Turned out great!
Ay I just flew this exact plane not to long ago. You guys did great work 👏!
Out of KLVK 😂
Great video, thanks for sharing the journey.
Amazing! Brilliant! Cheers mates!!
aren't control surfaces supposed to be removed for paint and rebalanced for re-installation?
Congratulations guys the plane looks beautiful
Wow, the plane looks amazing ! Love that GTN 750, also never thought of the ipad as the secondary.... thanks for sharing your video.
That's a 650 👍 also, the iPad is just a nicety. The G5 is the legal standby or "secondary" IAW STC
iPads are nice for doing flight planning at home then bringing to the plane and uploading it to the panel. I trained in a Piper with a G1000 and my whole flight gets uploaded instantly, very nice. I still use it then as a fail safe just in case of avionics failure. Backups on backups.
@@LowWingFlyer so true !! Happy New Year
How many hours Total Time did the airplane have and engine have when you purchased it. I'm looking at doing the same project with an Archer II.
Wow! That is gorgeous! I thought I was a Cessna guy, but you got me thinking... Maybe I could go over to the dark side...
Come on over, we have cookies 🍪
@@BroPilots That's all I needed to hear... low wings rule!!!
Beautiful job guys.
Thank you!
Just out of curiosity, what's the best way to fund all those upgrades?
Rich parents!
How about the wing root attachment points? Are they worn? Or in good condition.
Outstanding!
She is absolutely BEAUTIFUL!
Can ac be added to the archer?
Holy crap! What a transformation! That thing is freaking awesome! Amazing paint job!
Thank you!
What a beautiful bird !!!
Where did you get your yokes wrapped?
How much could it have sold for after the resto?
Really nice job.
So did you do the avionics work? I found a plane that I would love to do this to!
Additional aviation tools? Cell phone? How about an E6B? Do they still teach that in ground school?
Nice work! What year is it?
It’s 2021
Jk, 1977!
@@BroPilots ha sorry I see that now. You vid came up in auto play so I guess I didn’t read the title
That’s a badass plane !!!
Thanks!
Insane plane bro, I’m so jealous
Have you done the wing spar AD?
12/26/2020
What wingspar AD? Please elaborate and provide the AD number.
Whats the cost of an annual on that aircraft average
Nice job on the project. It looks like you made some good decisions on places to put your money. I just did the same to a 210 but it took 2 years.
Nice work. Love seeing that scheme around GMU. Didn't know that one was yours this whole time. Awesome video with some serious production quality.
Thanks man 👍🏻 IM GIVING HER ALL SHES GOT CAPTAIN
I was watching this video and started to notice some familiar paint jobs and faces. Been working with Brian for many years. See this paint job frequently at GMU never knew that is was you folks. Nice job! Who does your avionics work?
Hi Alex! We’re get our avionics work done by Russ at Palmetto Avionics down in Greenwood.
Well done guys. you could say you are doing aeronautical missionary work and restoring old birds back to better than new. Well done .
That’s a great way to look at it 😂
Beautiful airplane. Have flown most pipers and love them.Fly EFIS on the B 744 and A 320. Good for work, but for private purposes I prefer analog, just looks better and is more interesting.
"Any time we wanted to fly cross country we needed additional navigation tools" ? Hhahhaa a paper map, pencil, compass and a watch usually suffice :P Fundamentals of navigation: heading and time. Stunning result though I have to say, and the leather yokes look insane!
Not sure about that short-field landing though :/
I just want to know what brand sunglasses are you wearing while driving to pick up the yolks? 😎
RayBand aviators 😎 would be cool to be sponsored by them 😂
Who did your instrument instruction? I’d like to begin training
I did my training at Greenville Aviation in Greenville SC
Amazing video and work, definitely a great result.
You guys inspired me to get into aviation!
Have a 74 archer than needs paint bad,where did you get your paint job done it looks great?
Royalty Aerospace in fountain inn, sc!
I was wondering why you didn’t hook up the tack to the G3x?
💰💰💰
My flight school just bought that plane can’t wait to fly her.
Where did you get the avionics done? Can you give a list of what you put on it? Thanks in advance!
Palmetto avionics at KGRD. list is in the video🤙🏻
Awesome work truly incredible
I understand why this plane will always be near and dear to you guys. That's the way I feel about the first plane I flew.