Piper Navajo - Twin Engine Beast - Panther Conversion
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- Опубликовано: 15 июл 2019
- We meet CA and fly in his 1980 Piper Navajo with the 350 horsepower panther conversion. It really was a treat flying in this twin engine beast.
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43 gal/hr, ouch!
Great airplane and great pilot, thanks for sharing the flight with us!
Turboprops are worse. They eat fuel and smile.
Yes the iv-p literally has one of the engines mounted on this thing and flies so much faster
Hot looking passenger in back, too!
And thats about half of what turbine engines would burn.
43 gph … 1200lbs … 180kts
There’s a few singles that’ll do very close to this at half fuel burn or better
That plane is beautiful. Those engines sound like monsters.
"Affordable" lol. I hope to one day share the same sentiment.
Compared to buying and operating a Boeing 737... lol
Every vid I saw said it’s affordable😂
You have to make 6-7 figures and have money stacked up from good investments to afford one I should be making 6 figures soon and I’m investing heavy to get my money right to buy one.
@@trilogy3x I wouldn’t waste your money on a old plane even if you think you like the looks.
@@superskullmaster not really a waste of money they last a long time and are easier to get into price wise and insurance will be cheaper also. If people didn’t buy older planes nobody would actually be able to fly general aviation unless they millionaires
It was a pleasure flying with you.
You have an awesome channel!
I looked up his company on the polo shirt. The video on his homepage shows him demonstrating the toughness of the instruments he manufactures by dragging the sensor through the mud, running over it with a truck, and shooting it with a shotgun AND a rifle. I'd work for this guy! lol
Haha wow
billiondollardan thanks. It is kind of hard to make in line density instruments interesting. We try. 😀
I was thinking "ex-Marine."
@@CharleyAlphaAviation As an A&P, i would accept running a compinent over with a truck as a certification of airworthiness!
If it was legal. 😂
And how does the Navajo hold up as a contender against it's Cessna 400 series cousins? The 402, 411, 414, 421, etc?
She looks great. I earned my A&P at Colemil working on all his conversions...but the Navajo is my favorite. It's one tough bird. Enjoy my friend.
what a beautiful plane, thanks for the ride.wish I was still in the sky(medical reasons)I miss my old Mooney.
Thanks for another great flying doodle, Twins are always impressive and the pilots are always very knowledgeable about their airplane
What a beautiful aircraft ! Outside and in -- love the panel. Thanks for the talk and the tour.
A Navajo with the Panther conversion is one of my dream planes. If I ever hit the lotto, one of my first calls would be to Mike Jones for one of his Lock & Key models.
tracy moore lock and key is a beauty
There is a Chieftain with a Panther conversion for sale in Australia right now
Beautifully rugged, working aircraft. It even sounds tough when it starts up.
The right engine loped like a Chevy 409
Awesome airplane CA....I started pulling wrenches at Colemil in 1979. Bill Colbert hired me and gave me my start towards my A&P ticket. The Panther was the best conversion.....converted them for over 3 yrs.....even got a little stick time too. :O) Enjoy her my friend. Thanks for the video.
that guy perfectly described my childhood experience with airplanes. learned how to fly via instruments at like age 10
Two of my favorite channels together... Thanks for looking up Charley Alpha and having CA on Flying Doodles.. CA is one of my favorite pilots on RUclips. He does a terrific job!
Outstanding! Thanks CA Q Tip Props very interesting.
Great video Bobby! Complicated but very smooth! Glad to hear Laura!
Was just thinking have not seen any recent videos from Charley Alpha lately and CA pops up on Flying Doodles! It was great to hear the backstory on his company and his family's flying background, they deserve way more subscribers as flying for business is not something widely covered in RUclips.
ldoyle3rd - You bring up a great point. My last business Airccraft was Beechcraft Travelair and prospective clients thought it cool when I could easily offer services into their 2500 foot airport; made them feel special, (which they were); ‘cause it paid for my plane. Dave in Phoenix Arizona USA
@@davidjohnson3166 Agreed. A plane can actually pay for itself in a lot of small to medium size businesses if the clients are spread out. Even in real estate, if you're a small to medium investor (like apartment complexes).
Thanks for the great video. Brought back memories flying T-28B/C in VT-3 at NAS Whiting 45+ yrs ago. Still miss flying.
Hey Bobby thanks for great video bought back a lot of good memories fling one of those nearly 40 years ago
That twin definitely looked stable, seems like there’s no fighting with the wind. 🌬🚫 Great airplane, beautiful landing! 👍🏾
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Love that Hylas polo, sir. My favorite blue water sailing vessels. Way to represent!
Great video ! Thanks Bobby, for bringing us along and a big thanks to C.A. for a look at this really nice workhorse ! I got a little bit of time in a 414 long ago, but never a Navajo. Always wondered about the performance differences at the time. Safe skies guys ! 🇺🇸
Really enjoyed the video. CA did a great job flying with all the distractions. Great airplane. It was great to hear about the missions profiles, speeds, altitudes, distances. Great vid. Thanks.
Great video, probably my favorite. Keep up the good work!
I had a Piper Navajo Panther and was a great airplane. I flew it all around the Caribbean, Central and South America, and Florida. A fantastic airplane!
YES SIR A REAL MONEY MAKER WHITE LIGHTNIN
Love watching that gear move! Thank you!
I used to get to ride in the right seat of a P Navajo. That and a ride in a Mooney got me to start lessons. That was a long time ago. I really like both channels. Well done
We flew the Navajo CR in Alaska and it was a workout with constant power, prop, mixture and cowl flap adjustments during aerial tours!
Great video, love the Navajo and also love the sound of the fuel static line in the background at the start of the video. Makes me feel like I'm there
Buddy this plane is cool... I like it very much..There is a zebra girl in the back seat. 😯
My dream airplane!!! I love those things! Great video as always, love this format!
Great you all had fun flying with CA
I'm glad you got flying back into your videos Bobby. Sorry you had to give it up but most of us would never have met you if you hadn't had a problem.
Love your videos. The best aviation channel that covers every make and model! Cheers from Australia 👍✈
Thank you!
That sound... of those twin 350’s, there is nothing in the world like it, specially at T/O. Love it!
Another great video. Great radio work from C.A.
CA sounds like an absolute gent and what a beautiful plane he has!
Excellent video. Great plane and pilot. Thank you both. Safe Skies
Landing right on the piano keys great landing thanks for the upload new to your channel hello from Australia
Thanks for watching !
Nice plane CA. Great video Mr. Doodles. The pilot seems like a great guy.
Great presentation and review! Thanks!
I love 4 blade props. They just look “right”.
Nice aircraft! Well done Bobby.
Love that Laura chimes in. Makes me jealous that I don’t fly anymore and get to live vicariously through the life of others.
Very nice airplane and video thanks so much for the flight.
I love the 3 blade variant it sound awesome and it flew over me yesterday!
My first job in aviation was at Colmill Ent the birth place of the Panther it was quiet a learning place for a kid just out of the service
Love the new avionics but all love the Copilots panel with the king KCS 55 and the KFC 200 Autopilot a Colemill install in many Panthers
Yes quite a place to work and the avionics shop had some first class teachers its nice to see the Panther is alive and well and Mike Jones aircraft has it down when it comes to up dates
Saw more than one of the Colemill Panthers setting in DEA sells as there performance was quiet good at getting out of dirt runways or that's what i was told
Thanks for the video and it looks like you have a first class aircraft as well
Such great videos Bobby; that camera under the tail is spectacular, so clear for the scenery and it's relationship to the plane.
What an absolutely beautiful video, great airplane.
Really nice to see an aircraft to be truly used to improve business! This one looks like a workhorse with nice updated avionics!
Gorgeous bird. Lovely panel!
Nice vid, thanks Bobby again!!!
Cool dude, cool plane... another grate video.... Thanks Bobby!
Beautiful bird! Smooth landing!
Totally cool. Loved it. Thanks. More please.
I picked up our companies new Navajo CR at the factory in 1982, on my birthday. Great airplane, loved it. If I hit the lotto I'll get my own.....
Well Done, both Flying & Video!
You have an informative channel I like seeing the flights.
I've Worked on these ,Panthers and Regulars For 38 years.Also Aerostars As a Small A/P ,All the way to Director of maint.Back in the Day working with The DEA in miami. In 1979 thru 1983 We recovered 22 Navajo, Landed,Abandoned. Or off field putdowns.Shes a rugged beast.and by far my Favorite.
A friend flew the same plane and it was a wonderful acft. It's a workhorse, not sexy but probably the best blend of everything wanted for a twin. The Q-tip. Blades are quieter than standard blades.
Love the videos, be great to see the cabins as well.
Pretty is for shows.. Rugged is for work!
I like his attitude..straight up and to the point, no nonsense pilot. Would love to have him as an instructor.. 😎👍
Awesome Panther Navajo, Carl!
Great Video... the often overlooked Piper Navajo! I did just subscribe to CharlieAlphaAviation as CA does a nice job at single pilot/autopilot operations! Thanks for the ride ';-)
Spent more than 900 hours driving these all over Alaska. A very true and solid workhorse.
I even enjoy that and I was not really there...... Great video!!!
I did a lot of 135 Air Taxi in a Navajo Chieftain. Great plane, very solid instrument platform.
Nice twin! The engine conversion is a great upgrade but seems to be a thirsty bird!
44-45 gallons an hour at 70%. Wanna go fast? Buy gas.
I've flown the Navajo many hours. Worked my way up from a Tomahawk in 1976. Transition from a Turbo Aztec and it was a nothing transition. What a pleasure to fly.
A good friend said they do a nice aileron roll too. Couldn't tell you personally though.
Just about any airplane can.
It’s four point hesitation rolls where twins don’t typically do so well-especially if they have tip tanks.
Oh yeah, nice flight, nice bird.
Grea5 video, great aircraft and well done.
Man that Navajo looks sweet!!!
Im a sailing doodles fan...now I guess I'm a flying fan too! Nice video Bobby.
Great demo👍
I really love these videos you do man! Keep doing what you do! These flights👌 Keep the awesome content coming!
Another nice video with another cool plane.
That was the most tv friendly way to put it XD
Most beautiful plane I've ever seen.
In 1978, I started my A&P training at Colemil....Bill was quite the businessman for sure. We converted just about every Navajo on the planet it seemed...lol. Love that airplane. Russ Hancock was the chief pilot then and he could make her dance. The strangest thing I remember, was seeing one test ship with a turboprop on one side, and an 8 cyl on the other...sure wanted to see that fly. :O) Wish I could own one now.
Awesome drug runner plane lol 😆 😄 🤣 Ol Barry Seal loved those panther conversions and Q tips 😀
Great aircraft, used to fly the Chieftain and the 1040 up in Northern Canada.
Cool vid.
The “civilian” model you’re talking about though is the 609. I used to fly out of GKY and saw the V-22’s taxing in the air just like a reg plane taxis on the grnd to the runway; super epic machine
Great video, great plane!
That was Barry Seal's favorite plane for smuggling;
Those propellers with the Q-tip on them for a nice silence covert flight.
I flew the Panther, Chieftain, under p135 and loved both. The Chieftain had nacelle tanks for extended range.
Those Q-tip props may not be as affective as we once thought, but they sure look cool, and those high horse power 540’s have great sound.
Beautiful ❣️
Thanks For Sharing 💞
Happy Safe 🛫
IR B4 VR because of growing. That was the best!!!
As a mechanic and pilot... this guy makes great decisions and understands how to run a business for opportunities and operations... from Arlington Area... I was wondering if I can use his machine to test the optimal sugar content for my drinks... teas, coffee and soda etc...😀
Always loved the Navajo. I once wrote a business plan using Navajos for Part 134. Thankfully I got another job instead. :) I still want a Navajo for myself though. Panthers are bestest!
I have maintained these PA-31’s. Solid plane thirsty but solid and roomy.
Nice thing about her,Is rite behind him.Are the Lamar voltage regulators. One carrys the load the other is dialed in ,To two volts over the jumps in to pickup. Most folks freak out at nite seeing glowing hot turbos. But the overhead switches where a real nice treat about her.
I did my instrument rating on the PA-31. It was a great little aircraft, and I flew a lot of charter with the different models. The airframe is very robust, and I operated it out of 3000 feet regularly, including hot and heavy.
I really enjoy your videos you do an excellent job, not to mention I love Navajo's. Would be pretty neat if you could get a video of a Beech Starship.
Wow just realized this is the airport right next to my house, KGKY, wow I remember when I was younger me and my grandpa sitting there watching for hours planes take off and land, wow
Great airplane, I have around 6000 hours on PA 31s. Only reservation I've ever had is turning loose pilots who don't understand engines and their proper handling. A numbnut can burn up a couple of TIO-540s in a very short period of time.
Well handled Navajo engines will go 3000 hours with one top overhaul, in my experience.
Even without a fancy paint job it is a great looking plane.
Nice to see Laura sitting in the back and going along with you Bob!
Good looking Columbia in the background. My first photo bomb. Another great video Bobby and you married UP btw!!!
Haha was great to meet you!
2500' field is tight for a Navajo! I really hope you never experience an engine failure on takeoff. Love those planes though. Flying the 'ho was one of my favourite times.