@CathayGuy Thank you! With as busy as I am I haven't been able to fly as much as I used to, but with winter approaching I may take it to the skies once again.
I have read the Used Aircraft Guide cover-to-cover, multiple editions, multiple times. There is simply no other light aircraft that offers a better combination of flyability, reliability, and economy than the Piper Cherokee series of light aircraft. Great video!
the only good quality of flying in the cold weather is good climb performance.. the plane will be hard to start, it will be cold in the cockpit, cabin heat creats a CO hazard, you're gonna consume more fuel. where's the good??
im a private pilot (last november) and am very interested in owning a plane, especially a cherokee like yours. ive been flying a 2003 172 its very nice but the rental rates are rediculous - 135 an hour. do you have any advice for someone like me, a 70 hour pilot looking to add an instrument rating? would you recommend a 140, or 160? etc.
It really depends on what you are looking for in an airplane. Personally, in your situation, I would buy a cessna 150 or 152 with an IFR panel. It will have a cheaper purchase price and it will burn less gas an hour. Of course a cherokee would have better performance, and be more comfortable, but if it is just going to be you flying around, it wont be bad in a 152.
i think it would also be kind of a family plane for short trips between IFR training. i understand that a 140 like yours doesnt have a lot of useful load to work with, but that wouldnt be a problem. maybe a cherokee would challenge me a little bit more than a cessna 150 or 152..and it has four seats too. what do you think is a realistic price for a cherokee 140 or 160 to expect?
Haha I'm not the one who made the video, I just saw your comment when I was watching the video. Once again, engine time and airframe have a big influence on the asking price of an airplane. You should be able to find a well rounded cherokee 140 for about 30 to 35,000 dollars. There is a Cherokee for sale about 10 miles away from me in Forest Oaks, NC (near GSO) that is going for 28,000. Thats really as cheap as your going to find a relatively nice one. A 160 or 180 of course will be more.
you should make sure to get a turbo upgrade for your aircraft, so that you can at least have more choices of flight such as the Rockies or altitudes in excess of 20,000ft
I fly the same plane! This video was marvelous with what you did with the music and, everything great job! :)
CathayGuy 1 year ago 3
@CathayGuy Thank you! With as busy as I am I haven't been able to fly as much as I used to, but with winter approaching I may take it to the skies once again.
Johnnyb21 3 months ago
Beautiful! ;)
airbird747 1 year ago
I have read the Used Aircraft Guide cover-to-cover, multiple editions, multiple times. There is simply no other light aircraft that offers a better combination of flyability, reliability, and economy than the Piper Cherokee series of light aircraft. Great video!
Ready72000 2 years ago 8
@Ready72000 Thanks!
Johnnyb21 3 months ago
Nice Aercraft mate! Excellant Clip!
SeniourCaptain 3 years ago 3
Cold is good flying temperature! I wish it snowed in NSW Australia!
Yoshark777 3 years ago 2
the only good quality of flying in the cold weather is good climb performance.. the plane will be hard to start, it will be cold in the cockpit, cabin heat creats a CO hazard, you're gonna consume more fuel. where's the good??
mitgolden76 2 years ago
cool videos... and nice plane!
cmtemartins 3 years ago 7
im a private pilot (last november) and am very interested in owning a plane, especially a cherokee like yours. ive been flying a 2003 172 its very nice but the rental rates are rediculous - 135 an hour. do you have any advice for someone like me, a 70 hour pilot looking to add an instrument rating? would you recommend a 140, or 160? etc.
pacdset50 4 years ago
It really depends on what you are looking for in an airplane. Personally, in your situation, I would buy a cessna 150 or 152 with an IFR panel. It will have a cheaper purchase price and it will burn less gas an hour. Of course a cherokee would have better performance, and be more comfortable, but if it is just going to be you flying around, it wont be bad in a 152.
737200LVR 4 years ago
i think it would also be kind of a family plane for short trips between IFR training. i understand that a 140 like yours doesnt have a lot of useful load to work with, but that wouldnt be a problem. maybe a cherokee would challenge me a little bit more than a cessna 150 or 152..and it has four seats too. what do you think is a realistic price for a cherokee 140 or 160 to expect?
pacdset50 4 years ago
Haha I'm not the one who made the video, I just saw your comment when I was watching the video. Once again, engine time and airframe have a big influence on the asking price of an airplane. You should be able to find a well rounded cherokee 140 for about 30 to 35,000 dollars. There is a Cherokee for sale about 10 miles away from me in Forest Oaks, NC (near GSO) that is going for 28,000. Thats really as cheap as your going to find a relatively nice one. A 160 or 180 of course will be more.
737200LVR 3 years ago
o yea haha i should have caught that! thanks anyway for all the info
pacdset50 3 years ago 2
you should make sure to get a turbo upgrade for your aircraft, so that you can at least have more choices of flight such as the Rockies or altitudes in excess of 20,000ft
EasternMerchant 3 years ago 2