Right on ! Owned a 1977 Archer II with Knots -to U items, for 20 years and 2000 flight hours. Fantastic business tool with opportunities for occasional personal use. Resisted the temptation to continue upgrade to faster and larger. Avoided up-up-out syndrome. What great flying memories while doing business.
It's true Mike, this is my favorite channel and it's because of the entry level coverage of GA airplanes, they're overall distance flown, gallons per hour, price, cruise speed, and altitude ceiling maximum. Thank you very much brother and happy flying 🛫🛬🇺🇸👍🏼
Got my first 25 hours in an Archer II, I preferred it over the C172 honestly. My flight school sold their planes and closed down right as I was about to do my first solo :(
Total hours, airframe and engine, is essential in sales ads. Tells the prospective buyers how many operating hours the airplane has seen, and how long they have before facing engine overhaul. Date of last Annual Inspection should also be included. New owner could be facing laying out a few thousand bucks in the very near future. What was helpful was pointing out that this particular aircraft was at a flight school, which is something to consider. Sorta like buying a well-worn used car from a driving school, or a taxi cab.
A few corrections Mike ...in addition to the manual electric trim you pointed out between the front seats, this Archer does have electric trim as well. The PTT and electric trim switch is located on the left side of the pilots yoke. If you look on the upper left circuit breaker panel, you will see a "pull-able" breaker marked 'pitch trim'. This type of breaker is required in case an un-commanded or run-away trim occurred. You can manually disconnect the power by pulling the breaker if necessary. Regarding air conditioning, this Archer never had that factory option, so there were no a/c components to remove. It does however have an optional powered ground ventilation fan switch, located to the right of the co-pilots yoke ...hence, the inclusion of the overhead vents that you pointed out. Archers that include the factory air conditioning option loose about 68 pounds of useful load ...not 200 pounds as you stated. There is also a 2 to 3 knot reduction in airspeed when the a/c condenser is lowered into the slipstream for cooling, however once at altitude, seldom do you need a/c. Some owners who have older Archers with a/c systems that run on R22 (which is EPA banned) have removed the system to gain useful load, but it is also very expensive to convert R22 to the environmentally friendly R134A. The cost, not including labor is around $6,500. You might need a new flywheel to accommodate the heftier compressor and alternator belts at $5,500. Backyard conversions don't work and you will damage the system unless you follow an approved method for conversion through the STC process. This can only be done on aircraft that were originally equipped with factory with air-conditioning. One really nice thing this aircraft DOESN'T have, is the original vacuum system that powered the attitude indicator and directional gyro. It was legally removed when TWO Garmin G5's were installed. That's a huge upgrade! Otherwise, thank you for your fun and very candid review.
When I got my commercial pilot license around 2003 it had to be in a complex aircraft, that is retractable landing gear, > 200 hp, and variable pitch propeller. Did the rules change?
Hi Mike- I’m in the market for a Archer or Warrior. Can you recommend an airplane broker? I’m low time and want to buy right. Thanks for your help and keep producing the great videos. Thanks.
Flight schools usually remove them from their training aircraft so they don't get beat up. Even Piper's latest trainer models are pantless. Plus, it's easier/faster to change tires/tubes/brakes without pants.
I have a warrior with wheel pants. It's a hair faster and looks better, but a pain to check the air or do any other work on the brakes or tires and tubes. They're very delicate.
Came down here to say the same thing, lol. Need at least a 2-Axis A/P.. Always been curious if the GNS430 qualified for the "electronic Multifunction Display (MFD) that includes, at a minimum, a moving map using Global Positioning System (GPS) navigation with the aircraft position displayed." and "must be continuously visible" 61.129j
Right on ! Owned a 1977 Archer II with Knots -to U items, for 20 years and 2000 flight hours. Fantastic business tool with opportunities for occasional personal use. Resisted the temptation to continue upgrade to faster and larger. Avoided up-up-out syndrome. What great flying memories while doing business.
It's true Mike, this is my favorite channel and it's because of the entry level coverage of GA airplanes, they're overall distance flown, gallons per hour, price, cruise speed, and altitude ceiling maximum. Thank you very much brother and happy flying 🛫🛬🇺🇸👍🏼
the channel "complete walkaround" is also really good for that
Mike. Read the entire fuel placard. 17 gallons to the "tab". 24 useable. 25 total per side.
Mike this is reminding me of the content that got me hooked on your content. Makes it seem just in reach of reality keeping my dreams alive
Got my first 25 hours in an Archer II, I preferred it over the C172 honestly. My flight school sold their planes and closed down right as I was about to do my first solo :(
Total hours, airframe and engine, is essential in sales ads. Tells the prospective buyers how many operating hours the airplane has seen, and how long they have before facing engine overhaul. Date of last Annual Inspection should also be included. New owner could be facing laying out a few thousand bucks in the very near future. What was helpful was pointing out that this particular aircraft was at a flight school, which is something to consider. Sorta like buying a well-worn used car from a driving school, or a taxi cab.
A few corrections Mike ...in addition to the manual electric trim you pointed out between the front seats, this Archer does have electric trim as well. The PTT and electric trim switch is located on the left side of the pilots yoke. If you look on the upper left circuit breaker panel, you will see a "pull-able" breaker marked 'pitch trim'. This type of breaker is required in case an un-commanded or run-away trim occurred. You can manually disconnect the power by pulling the breaker if necessary. Regarding air conditioning, this Archer never had that factory option, so there were no a/c components to remove. It does however have an optional powered ground ventilation fan switch, located to the right of the co-pilots yoke ...hence, the inclusion of the overhead vents that you pointed out. Archers that include the factory air conditioning option loose about 68 pounds of useful load ...not 200 pounds as you stated. There is also a 2 to 3 knot reduction in airspeed when the a/c condenser is lowered into the slipstream for cooling, however once at altitude, seldom do you need a/c. Some owners who have older Archers with a/c systems that run on R22 (which is EPA banned) have removed the system to gain useful load, but it is also very expensive to convert R22 to the environmentally friendly R134A. The cost, not including labor is around $6,500. You might need a new flywheel to accommodate the heftier compressor and alternator belts at $5,500. Backyard conversions don't work and you will damage the system unless you follow an approved method for conversion through the STC process. This can only be done on aircraft that were originally equipped with factory with air-conditioning. One really nice thing this aircraft DOESN'T have, is the original vacuum system that powered the attitude indicator and directional gyro. It was legally removed when TWO Garmin G5's were installed. That's a huge upgrade! Otherwise, thank you for your fun and very candid review.
Fair correction❤
Great review! Recently spotted the Mojo TSi at my local airport, KOQN
Love my 87 Archer.
Awesome 👍🏿😎
Nice airplane. How many hard landings did this bird take. Looking for one like this one.
4:47...I've been there!!! 🤣
When I got my commercial pilot license around 2003 it had to be in a complex aircraft, that is retractable landing gear, > 200 hp, and variable pitch propeller. Did the rules change?
Sure did. TAA can take the place of a complex aircraft.
Yes the rules have changed
G,day Mike from Sydney Australia. How about a vintage Wood and fabric plane in the hanger of Look Up Flight Academy?
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Want it!!!!❤❤❤
The Archer is a 4 cylinder isn’t it?it only flys a little faster than a 150 I think. I’m not even a pilot but moving toward it
I love them but not if the wings are falling off.
Hi Mike- I’m in the market for a Archer or Warrior. Can you recommend an airplane broker? I’m low time and want to buy right. Thanks for your help and keep producing the great videos.
Thanks.
Pls send me an email mike@mojogrip.net. where are you based?
24 Gal tanks.
Yes 24 usable, 17 to the tabs
I don’t see a dual axis auto pilot. Is that not a requirement for a Technically Advanced Aircraft?
I would fix the carpet. Could get caught under the rudders.
What is a proper net worth and passive income to have before your first plane?
Why no wheel pants?
Flight schools usually remove them from their training aircraft so they don't get beat up. Even Piper's latest trainer models are pantless. Plus, it's easier/faster to change tires/tubes/brakes without pants.
I have a warrior with wheel pants. It's a hair faster and looks better, but a pain to check the air or do any other work on the brakes or tires and tubes. They're very delicate.
24 gallons a side
No Autopilot = Not a TAA
One more thing... The AC absolutely didn't weigh 200lbs. 😂
Came down here to say the same thing, lol. Need at least a 2-Axis A/P.. Always been curious if the GNS430 qualified for the "electronic Multifunction Display (MFD) that includes, at a minimum, a moving map using Global Positioning System (GPS) navigation with the aircraft position displayed." and "must be continuously visible" 61.129j
Does this plane have autopilot
Just saying looking good clean shaven. 🎉
It’s only a bargain if you can actually use it, like you. 😊I’m jealous.