@@claytonsimon7147 the risk is that person might try to resell it, but they could put restrictions on it. Even if it requires a person to be a long term employee they should do something to make it obtainable to those that build it. I worked at a manufactured housing factory that had about a 50% discount for example.
Nice. Our club has an Archer III, and over the winter it'll be upgraded to a Garmin EFIS, which makes it quite similar to the Archer TX, I guess. The basic airframe seems to be exactly the same, anyway, except that overhead buttons are white on ours. It used to have A/C, and this summer that would have been nice, but most of the time it's just dead weight here in Central Europe, and Archer payload isn't great, anyway. Our 160 hp Cadet can carry 40 kg more than the 180 hp Archer, which surprised me.
Its good for students to have to change fuel tanks to fly level. You can't drain from both at the same time like you can a high wing..its a good habit to get in.
I toured that factory in 2018. It was like stepping back in time to when my 1969 Cherokee 140 was built. Same tools, processes and many of the same parts. Really - besides the wing planform - only the avionics and interiors have changed in the 60 year history of the PA28. The only downside of the Cherokee for training is one door instead of the two on the C172.
Is that an indicator that their process is so robust that they have not needed to change it in such a long period? That is fascinating! Thanks for sharing Jerry :D
@@ThrustFlight as an Engineer in the auto industry I would say that is more an indicator of the limited profits available from low-volume production and the costs associated with recertification of any significant airframe design changes which locks them into the same tools/processes for a very long time. As opposed to an auto assembly plant that produces more vehicles in a day that Piper will produce in a year and turns over model designs every 3 or 4 years.
Good vid except the older guy sounds kind of grumpy lol, good planes, we have 3 of them so far, couple things to watch out for when ordering is do not get the low noise muffler as this is mostly a gimmick and its parts are constantly needing replacement also the alt. air box butterfly bushings will be worn out in 300 hrs and will need modified to a different style or replace the box at $2000.00 + labor hrs.
Ayy I saw the tail numbers and got the serial number, I built 75% of the wings and my girlfriend installed the firewall and flight controls!!
Do employees get any kind of discount on aircraft? Or any flight training incentives?
@@brettmarquez562 no they don’t lol
@@claytonsimon7147 the risk is that person might try to resell it, but they could put restrictions on it. Even if it requires a person to be a long term employee they should do something to make it obtainable to those that build it. I worked at a manufactured housing factory that had about a 50% discount for example.
What a thrill to pick up a new Archer!!! I still get a thrill every time I get in my 1979 Archer II after 37 years....
An Acceptance Flight in a factory new Archer...you don't get to do that every day! Congrats on the new aircraft!
Phoenix, AZ
Deciding where to do my CFI training. That definitely helps having AC!
Haha hopefully you pick the training facility with A/C 🤣
Congratulations !!!
Very excited for all of you…
Thank you!!
Congratulations on the new birds! May the AC hold up to this Dallas heat.
Who will win Piper Tech? or Dallas heat? Fingers crossed!
Congrats on the new Pipers.
Very happy to see this! Thrust is growing and it's great to see! Congrats!
Thanks a ton! 😄
Those Pipers look fancy and the cool A/C for those hot Texas summers will be much appreciated! Enjoyed the video and looking forward to seeing more!
Glad you like them!
Congrats! Really nice paint scheme🙂
Thank you very much!
So darn awesome ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Awesome video! Especially exciting to see since we are neighbors! Tyler, TX !
best looking modern paint job ive seen on a cherokee!
The rare air of new plane smell!
Love the Tango Foxtrot tail numbers!
How much does the new one cost?
The Archer, my favorite airplane!
Why a two blade prop vs a three blade scimitar? Wouldn't the performance and efficiency improvement make it a worthwhile upgrade for the fleet?
Extra weight is the problem with 3 blade props in light, weight-sensitive aircraft.
How
Much did you pay for it ?
Question, the Cessna 172s that these will be replacing, will they be up for sale? Where can I buy em?
We actually do, send s.shepherd@thrustflight.com an email. Let him know that Andy sent you.
@@ThrustFlight wonderful! I certainly will!
Nice planes!
Agreed!
When should we expect to see a one piece windshield, 2123?
Nice. Our club has an Archer III, and over the winter it'll be upgraded to a Garmin EFIS, which makes it quite similar to the Archer TX, I guess. The basic airframe seems to be exactly the same, anyway, except that overhead buttons are white on ours. It used to have A/C, and this summer that would have been nice, but most of the time it's just dead weight here in Central Europe, and Archer payload isn't great, anyway. Our 160 hp Cadet can carry 40 kg more than the 180 hp Archer, which surprised me.
I guess the weight of the AC eats into the useful load.
Congratulations... you guys could have landed in Orlando a lot closer then that Miami drive... love the video
Thanks, Pilot Dave it was a great place to visit for the team!
I wanna go to this flight school - AC in the aircraft. Wow
Its good for students to have to change fuel tanks to fly level. You can't drain from both at the same time like you can a high wing..its a good habit to get in.
Congrats on the new birds. You need A/C in Texas.
We certainly do!
I toured that factory in 2018. It was like stepping back in time to when my 1969 Cherokee 140 was built. Same tools, processes and many of the same parts. Really - besides the wing planform - only the avionics and interiors have changed in the 60 year history of the PA28. The only downside of the Cherokee for training is one door instead of the two on the C172.
Is that an indicator that their process is so robust that they have not needed to change it in such a long period? That is fascinating! Thanks for sharing Jerry :D
@@ThrustFlight as an Engineer in the auto industry I would say that is more an indicator of the limited profits available from low-volume production and the costs associated with recertification of any significant airframe design changes which locks them into the same tools/processes for a very long time. As opposed to an auto assembly plant that produces more vehicles in a day that Piper will produce in a year and turns over model designs every 3 or 4 years.
I WANT ONE.
🤔 I wonder if Piper has their own ferry pilots?
People becoming pilots now will never know how lucky they are to be doing it in the hiring environment that will exist for the coming years.
Very true! It is a boon for those that are getting into the industry
Wish they would put two doors on the Archer
Archers are back into production, dang Piper, put the Navajo chieftain back into production with some of Lycoming's newer 580 engines
And the Saratoga please.
I want ❤
Did they give you hats and shirts for free? lol
Expensive as heck. 500k each
Why the very loud music? Are you trying to play Steveo?
Why dont people add how MUCH it set them back$$ whats the big deal..😮
Jeez. Really stretches the word "factory". I had no idea they were such a small operation.
Good vid except the older guy sounds kind of grumpy lol, good planes, we have 3 of them so far, couple things to watch out for when ordering is do not get the low noise muffler as this is mostly a gimmick and its parts are constantly needing replacement also the alt. air box butterfly bushings will be worn out in 300 hrs and will need modified to a different style or replace the box at $2000.00 + labor hrs.
This music is annoying and too much of it.
Terrible music!