Brings back memories! My Turbo Saratoga was (well, still is, just not mine) a 1981 model. When I sold it, it had the Garmin 600TXi. A fantastic airplane, I loved every mile I flew in it. Whoever buys it will be very happy with it. I mostly flew at 11,000 and 12,000 and flight planned for 170 knots. I always planned for 18 g.p.h. in cruise.

@placidbeach

2 жыл бұрын

Did you run it LOP? I was always at 22 gallons per hour in my 1980.

@TIO540S1

2 жыл бұрын

@@placidbeach No, not lean of peak. It’s been gone a couple of years now but my recollection is that the POH actually showed a lower fuel consumption than 18 gph at 12,000 and 75%. Power setting wasn’t straightforward because of the intercooler that was installed. You had to take the temperature differential and adjust the manifold pressure from what the POH said. Obviously, that was done in accordance with the supplement that was a part of the STC for the intercooler. The airplane also had some of the Lopresti mods. I miss that airplane!

@placidbeach

2 жыл бұрын

@@TIO540S1 okay I always just went by the temperatures

Rich is the best salesmen. I love how he extols the virtues while minimizing the shortcomings. A very skilled guy.

Amazing landing😊

Another nice plane,great avionics and i really like that wood grain effect on the lower part of the panel. That landing looked gentle and smooth. Thanks Rich

@FlyingwithRich

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Looks like a great plane for the money. I’m impressed!

I use to fly one of these in the Bahamas for a few years.

Great video RIch as always. I currently have a 1980 Fixed gear Turbo Saratoga. It is a wonderful plane that my wife and I have literally flown all around the country. We did a full panel upgrade recently as well. These planes are great IFR planes especially with a glass panel and upgraded autopilot!

@FlyingwithRich

2 жыл бұрын

100% agree. Thank you for watching and enjoy your airplane!

Nice plane. I haven't flown a Saratoga but do have access to a Cherokee 6. Did my IFR XC in a T210 which was a great plane.

Gorgeous panel. Good family hauler.

@FlyingwithRich

2 жыл бұрын

Impressive panel for sure!

That is some serious panel real estate. The plane had quite a airframe history as well.... Thanks for the review. 🇦🇺🌏

@FlyingwithRich

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Very nice video. I have about 100 hrs flying a Saratoga, but in one not that tricked out with avionics like the airplane you are showcasing. Very nice airplane and demo flight. Thank you for sharing! Fly safe!

@FlyingwithRich

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Super landing ! Thanks

@FlyingwithRich

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Very nice video of this Piper Aircraft offering! I used to fly a 1976 Piper Cherokee Lance for a client .It dose indeed haul quite a bit of whatever one wanted. I liked the speed for it's class and the spacious cabin. The only nit pick to be found was that it was heavy on pitch. The 1983 model you feature here is real cream puff!

@FlyingwithRich

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Agree on pitch - still haven’t mastered a smooth flare. Thank you for watching!

That engine is purring!

@FlyingwithRich

2 жыл бұрын

Very smooth - a little rough at low idle but smooth when it’s pushed!

Great video

@FlyingwithRich

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Great AP. I just flew the plane they used to certify it back from TX to FL for a client. Nice to see it integrating into the G500 as well. Only real complaint with them is cooling of the engine. Always seemed to drink a little more 100ll to keep the cylinders cool. But a 1525-1550 TIT is a good target. Nice video as always. Might see you at NBAA as well.

@FlyingwithRich

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Beautiful aircraft! I wish I could buy it. It should sell pretty fast at that price.

I love the Garmin upgrades

You need to come out to bush Alaska and see these workhorses in action! cherokees, caravans, 207s. Did my discovery flight out of Palomar/Carlsbad with Pinnacle Aviation Academy back when i was stationed at Pendleton. 1st solo xc was to Long Beach. Love watching your videos!

@FlyingwithRich

Жыл бұрын

I need to do that soon!

Nice ride, Saratoga’s have been a favorite of mine until Piper came out with the M350!

@FlyingwithRich

2 жыл бұрын

M350 is a a great airplane!

Sweet Saratoga! Thanks for the ride, Rich. My weekend is complete!

@FlyingwithRich

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!

what a great price!

👍👍👍👍👍

The Saratoga is my “realistic” dream aircraft. Our club has a Cherokee six that I fly the wings off of. Seems like the Saratoga is about 40 knots faster with only 4 more GPH.

Enjoyed that video brought back memories! The comments say 1,500 lb useful load. Are you sure about that? Mine was like 1020 lb. I would have expected 1200 max.

So cool that you flew into my home airport... F70

@FlyingwithRich

2 жыл бұрын

Great airport. Was really nice that night!

This would a great platform to report with the new small Rolls Royce turbin and I can’t wait till somebody to do this. It would be a great cross country plane with the turbine. The RR turbin weights nothing with great spread and power .

@brentmcmahon8188

2 жыл бұрын

Looks like I can’t spell just woke up sorry .

@FlyingwithRich

2 жыл бұрын

Problem with that is fuel consumption. You'd have to carry a lot of fuel weight to get anywhere without much speed gains.

I’m telling you, those Saratogas can really haul a huge load. Does the wooden cargo floor come with the plane? This takes me back to the 80´s in Florida. Speed breaks are a must on these and the throttle setting is easy to get used to, just be gentle. Spot on with that touch down. Seems to be a very nice plane you got here. Thanks again for the ride.

@FlyingwithRich

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@placidbeach

2 жыл бұрын

I always joked that mine would drop like a rock if you pull power back but it could wind up the speed if you did a cruise power descent.

Great video and even better bird. Why are so many of your videos at or near sunset? That sun is brutal.

@FlyingwithRich

2 жыл бұрын

Good question - I feel like I’m always looking into the sun!

Very interesting that the mfd is on the left on that garmin setup. Every G500 I’ve flown including mine is flip flopped. Didn’t even know you could switch it like that. Must have to be done by the installer. Do you have any information about why it is set up like that?

Rich I’ll be attending the 2012 GWBAA open house tomorrow and hopefully get out there in your area one day

Is that engine have an exhaust manifold leak when you first start it and clears up after it warms up, I can't believe it has that bad of knock in it.

I enjoy the opportunity to flying with you

I can’t get used to that weird oval air scoop below the prop (thought it was a turbine)! How’s the cooling with that arrangement? Thanks for the vid, I still say the Cherokee 6 is one of the most rock solid instrument platforms out there.

@FlyingwithRich

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Not a big fan of the scoop either - runs nice, just like the other TIO540’s. Thanks for watching!

@TIO540S1

2 жыл бұрын

There is a Lopresti STC’d mod for that. The Saratoga I used to own had that mod. It looks MUCH better and helps with cooling. I had a chance to look at the airplane in this video in the hangar at OCR. I liked it a lot but was really surprised that it didn’t have built in oxygen. I flew mine mostly at 11,000 and 12,000 but many times I had it in the mid-teens and even as high as flight level 180 (its service ceiling) for favorable winds, weather, MEAs, etc. I used the oxygen quite frequently.

Nice aircraft ....can fly at indonesia

great panel,nice plane almost 40 years old(young) and 300k,$ugh....

@FlyingwithRich

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching - great airplane!

Why are you wearing your seat belt like that?

why is the engine monitor giving us the finger?

@FlyingwithRich

2 жыл бұрын

Happens quite often to me with these digital engine monitors. Engine is fine though. Probably a bad sensor. We're investigating.

With all the gadget fit for flying and the ultra modern glass panel, what's that ipad for?

@FlyingwithRich

Жыл бұрын

iPad is for charts mostly. I use it for scratchpad for clearances, logbook, tons of other weather products.

@harryalfonso8788

Жыл бұрын

@@FlyingwithRich Thanks. Just curious.

Looks like your engine monitor is flashing a high EGT or CHT. Do you know why?

@FlyingwithRich

2 жыл бұрын

That’s the problem with these digital monitors… in my experience there is always one cylinder that's flashing due to a faulty sensor or something minor.

@mamulcahy

2 жыл бұрын

@@FlyingwithRich thanks for your candor Rich. I love living vicariously through your channel!

How come you aren’t full throttle? Sick video!

@tjimonlouisy9727

2 жыл бұрын

It’s a turbocharged engine and there is potential to over boost if he simply advances the throttle to full on the takeoff run. Notice he was targeting a specific power setting (34” of manifold)

@MilderMora

Жыл бұрын

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@MilderMora

Жыл бұрын

Qué los Acompañe

Let’s do this Rich because I always wanted to fly one

Hey Rich, is it still available?

@FlyingwithRich

2 жыл бұрын

Nope - sold!

Sounds like rods are slapping, what am I hearing?

@FlyingwithRich

2 жыл бұрын

Not sure - I listened again and didn’t notice anything other than engine!

How much?

@FlyingwithRich

2 жыл бұрын

Listing link is in the description. Listed for $295,000.

25 gallons/hour at cruise, very thirsty.

@FlyingwithRich

2 жыл бұрын

Yes but I am sure I could have leaned it out some more. You should definitely be able to fly it at 19 GPH or even less.

@placidbeach

2 жыл бұрын

I guess I always wanted to run my cylinders below 400 and I don't remember tit but I ended up at 22 gallons per hour typically to keep things cool.

Not even bacon makes that much grease.

Nice plane but that panel is a hodgepodge

162 kts at 75%and 25gph. Thats slow…

That won’t last long…

Got to get rid of that fake Wood 🤮

@FlyingwithRich

2 жыл бұрын

Not my favorite either. What would be your choice of trim?

@ianallen1948

2 жыл бұрын

@@FlyingwithRich not to sure, I find the cream a bit much. Maybe a gun metal grey like a later model Cessna?

@FlyingwithRich

2 жыл бұрын

@@ianallen1948 I'd be okay with that ;)

@ammerudgrenda

2 жыл бұрын

I agree.