Owing it's solid feel aided by an STOL kit? I know I saw VG's, but it also looked like some T/E flap extension links, but it also looked like split flaps, so idunno the kit well enough.

@FlyingwithRich

2 жыл бұрын

Correct and good catch. VGs and Sierra Industries Flap mod.

@gendaminoru3195

2 жыл бұрын

@@FlyingwithRich Got some additional info from Sierra this morning. Happy to share with you offline.

@stevekaminski1644

2 жыл бұрын

I’ll give them

Pretty Bird … it's got that chic late 70s look, perfect for flying Charlie's Angels onto their next mission 😉

As someone who is graduating university in three months with a Pro-Pilot degree and a CFI certificate, I really appreciate these videos. After flying for four years, my knowledge had been limited to mostly Cherokees, Cessna 152/172's and piper Seminoles. So these videos really expand the horizon on what I would love to fly in GA after graduation.

@FlyingwithRich

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the message. Great time to be a pro pilot - lots of opportunities!

Cessna Piston twins all really have a special ramp appeal, some of the most beautiful airplanes made.

@FlyingwithRich

2 жыл бұрын

Agree- 421C with a nice paint job and gear struts pumped up, sitting tall is my favorite.

I adore the 421. Years ago I did my multi training in it. Its Cessna's work of art. And this one is truly beautiful with the Garmin glass. Lovely - just lovely.

Grew up flying in a 1978 421c. Very impressive how easy you made it look starting the engines. My mom would flip every time there was a hot start😂

This class of aircraft are excellent in many categories. It has the perfect mix of avionics. If something were ever to blow out electrically you could still fly with the steam gauges. The geared engines and trailing link gear are great features to have. This aircraft has all you need. Another wonderful video.

@FlyingwithRich

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

This was great to see, and it brought back a lot of memories especially from the sound of those engines. The first real twin-engine flying job I had was in a 1981 421C that I flew single pilot under part 135 back in the early 2000s. I flew 500 hours between the 421C and a 404. Both great airplanes and had a blast flying them. Thanks for sharing!

@FlyingwithRich

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment - I love the piston twins and such great airplanes. Thankful to have been able to experience them!

@ryanp6999

2 жыл бұрын

@@FlyingwithRich Two KZread legends chatting it up.. nice

Unlike these newer Twins ...One of the many beauties of this Aircraft is the low profile dash giving one or both pilots greater field of vision .

Thank you taking the time to make the video flying these varied aircraft. Your ability to bring us into the cockpit as your 'co-pilot' is very much appreciated.

@FlyingwithRich

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I enjoy doing it and love the the feedback!

Nice airplane

Really loved and appreciated the extended startup and run up. Great video! Thanks for another one

Very nice interior, start up procedure makes for a very entertaining video overall. That solid feeling you talk about is probably due to this plane being looked after extremely well since day one i reckon. Thanks Rich

I worked on many of these as an A&P mech in Wichita,Kansas at the Cessna dealer just across the runway from where this was built.Setting up the engines was fun to do.I liked the 425 and 441 much better,but for a piston twin these were great.Thanks for this video.

@FlyingwithRich

3 ай бұрын

Thank you - great comments. Amazing time to be in aviation when new 421C’s were rolling off the production line!

Way back when I rode with my buddy from EUG-RDD in a 421. Really impressive and we flew right over the top of Mt. Shasta could have hit the top with a baseball. If you do that get ready to hit the ceiling as the rotor nails you. A fantastic sight you will remember forever guaranteed.

Came for the Cessna, stayed for the voice @ 8:39

@FlyingwithRich

2 жыл бұрын

Haha - I caught that on the flight too - always nice to hear some youth in aviation on the radios!

Many thanks for sharing very nice 421 great interior and paint avionics too cheers

Someone loved that one.. It looks brand new.

Ah Montgomery field. Was back there looking around about a year ago. Almost wanted to cry how much it had changed from the early 80's when I started flying from there. Anybody remember the 94th Aero Squadron restaurant? How about Western Sun Aviation?

@dhvoith

5 ай бұрын

How about American Flyers? I instructed there in the late 80's.

410cs are amazing and this video was great. Thank you for sharing.

Cessna had so many twin models I lost count! As an avid reader of everything Flying and young student pilot, I was amazed when the Conquest came along, I looked at that plane like it was a Playboy centerfold🤣 421C is very clean👍

Love the ratcheting sound of the mixture controls.

Wow I didn’t know the Cessnas are so pretty Thanks for sharing Rich Looks like I can learn a lot from you and your channel Take care happy safe flights

Totally agree. I flew the C404 and to this day, it's still the nicest plane I've flown!

@FlyingwithRich

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment!

Great piece Rich, as ever very informative, lovely looking aircraft outside and in especially with the upgraded avionics

@FlyingwithRich

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Rich, sweet 421! Thanks for the detailed tour. Happy belated New Year BTW!

Beautiful bird and great video editing with the close up shots! Blue skies!

Great video and a beautiful machine!

Good upgrades; what a turn key mini airliner.

Thank you for the more detailed video

Was watching a 67-69 421c being brought back to life after 17 years sitting out on another video. Seeing this one actually flying and hearing those quality piston twin engines harmonize was the best sound I have heard in a long time. This plane looks well cared for. Elegant interior and modern avionics and technology on this one. Thanks for sharing!

@FlyingwithRich

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the message and watching! It’s a very clean, well maintained airplane.

@byronpink9061

2 жыл бұрын

@@FlyingwithRich that is awesome!

Nice shot of the old McDonnell Douglas plant I used to work at in the 80's, Thanks! I soloed out of that airport and with the tic tac toe runways and different frequency's it was tough, only got a call from the tower to my instructor once.

Great video. Very informative. I’m about to get a job flying this privately for somebody so it really showed me how nice these really are.

I am now obsessed with the 421C. Thanks for the video.

@FlyingwithRich

Жыл бұрын

I am too!

Beautiful bird. Flew one briefly back in the early 90's.

@FlyingwithRich

2 жыл бұрын

Yea. Great airplanes!

Gorgeous 421! Love your videos!

@FlyingwithRich

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

You can fly anything Richard..... pretty impressive!!

Great video Rich! Enjoyed the extended explanation. Nice all around plane.

@FlyingwithRich

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

It's always easy to spot an older airplane when the cabin seats have ash-trays. The good ole days of smoking on board.

Merry Christmas and happy new year Rich. As usual you nailed this video.

A true Cessna Queen of the Sky. I enjoyed years of flying the C421 as the most enjoyable cabin piston twin. Loved the geared engines and big props. Great IFR platform for all kinds of weather. If only I could afford it, it would be my top pick.

@FlyingwithRich

2 жыл бұрын

Agree!

Thanks Rich. I really enjoy your videos.

@FlyingwithRich

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Awesome sound!

What a BEAUTIFUL Lady!!! Thx for the flight and information Rich🇺🇸

@FlyingwithRich

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great job. Thanks for covering a range of aircraft

@FlyingwithRich

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

My old boss in the 80's a WW2 vet, used to say that the engines on a 421 were like a pair of plowing mules, you'll never get them to do the same thing at the same time, I always found that analogy humorous.

@FlyingwithRich

Жыл бұрын

Good comparison but that’s part of beauty of flying older piston twins - makes you feel like you have some skill - FADEC makes you sloppy!

@Agislife1960

Жыл бұрын

@@FlyingwithRich yeah my old boss a crop dusting service owner who flew corporate machines back in the 70’s was full of colorful analogy’s about aviation, some time I’m gonna write a book and include those sayings lol

Very well equipped

Nice and quiet at 1900 rpm, sweet airplane love it.

@FlyingwithRich

2 жыл бұрын

Me too - sweet airplane!

great videos Capt. Rick great show!

@FlyingwithRich

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Good video, thank you for sharing!

@FlyingwithRich

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I got some time in a "421 Golden Eagle" many years ago. Watching this brought back some fond memories. Really nice airplanes.

@FlyingwithRich

Жыл бұрын

Thanks & yes such a great airplane. Have a video coming out this weekend on the finest 421 I have ever seen/flown!

@randyporter3491

Жыл бұрын

@@FlyingwithRich Really looking forward to that one !

@FlyingwithRich

Жыл бұрын

Saturday morning.

@randyporter3491

Жыл бұрын

@@FlyingwithRich Gotcha, I’m there ! Thanks Rich !

@FlyingwithRich

Жыл бұрын

Let me know what you think!

gorgeous airplane. Nice Video!!!

Beautiful plane and great video!!!

@FlyingwithRich

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Good stuff as always Rich💯💯!

@FlyingwithRich

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

what a beautiful aieplane!

Beautiful aircraft..

One of these used to fly out of EGLC/LCY when I lived down the road; I have always wanted one; the geared engines sound lovely, no idea what my mission would be...

13:45 waves are firing! 😆

What a nice plane.

@FlyingwithRich

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah - it really is.

Wow clean aircraft

Great video! I used to fly the 'C' as well as the 'B' models. One of the 421 'C' models I flew was equipped with the STOL Kit. Interesting to land!😁.

@FlyingwithRich

2 жыл бұрын

Got to fly one with STOL as well. Pretty cool.

Great video Rich. The 421C is a true classic of an aircraft, add in the trailing link and a gem. Just love the sound of the geared motors, when looked after the “GITSO” is a great motor. Thanks for the video.

@FlyingwithRich

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I miss my dads 421…. Great plane!

Great content!!!

@FlyingwithRich

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

good video good aircraft

My dad owned and operated a 74 421B, still owns it but moved onto a Citation 4.. Loved that airplane, a great tri-state commuter for an business owner / operator.

@FlyingwithRich

Жыл бұрын

Very cool. Love the twin Cessna’s!

Love Casa Machado Restaurant at Montgomery Field. I have always loved the 421C

@FlyingwithRich

2 жыл бұрын

Good combination!

Good job.

Used to fly those old beauties. Enjoyed every minute. Although once had an engine fail after take off. Which was interesting. Subsequently never raised u.c until no useful rnwy left on any twin or single with retractable u,c.

@lanceyarwood3132

2 жыл бұрын

You and I are in complete agreement on retracting the landing gear only when there's no longer any usable runway! You can put the landing gear up early, but if one engine or both quit your options become limited.

I wish I had learned to fly. If I hadn’t chosen law enforcement for a career, it would have been aviation. Always been fascinated with flying. Now at 59, I can just enjoy watching and learning about flying basics on different aircraft.

@FlyingwithRich

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service as law-enforcement officer.

@truthmarshal6627

2 жыл бұрын

@@FlyingwithRich thank you sir. Just found your channel. I guess I’m a bit addicted to flying videos, whether jet, twin engine, turboprop, doesn’t matter. I enjoy learning. I really appreciated the start up process. Cockpit views of take off and landing are some of my favorite. And maneuvering in storms. Anyway, thanks for the video and nice comment. I subscribed, so keep up the good work brother.

Nice plane, expensive, all the upgrades are nice.

Super Video !

@FlyingwithRich

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

I knew how to do that - and actually performed ti several times - when I was 12 yrs old, in my father's 421.

it was good to see operations of another piston engine ..

Rich you know youre gettin old when you call an HSI a "Nice HSI" hahah

@FlyingwithRich

Жыл бұрын

Very true!

Great video! You really gotta love cessna teins, its a shame they dont build them anymore.

Can I ask some stupid questions? I know there's Google but I always find it more informative to get answers from people with knowledge. I have been watching a lot of videos about commercial airliners and things but for some reason I haven't really dealt into small planes. I'm not sure why, since my dad had several different pipers when I was a little girl and used to fly us all over Michigan and Canada. I just want to make sure people here have the patience to answer questions from a rather clueless woman LOL

@FlyingwithRich

2 жыл бұрын

Ask away!

Nice machine

@FlyingwithRich

Жыл бұрын

Yes it is a very nice aircraft - thanks for watching.

show (jacob from brazil - itajai sc)

Nice plane and panel in it mate I just finished doing the g1000 upgrade in my PA-31-350 chieftain

@FlyingwithRich

2 жыл бұрын

Must be one of the few with G1000!

@enricodigenova8112

2 жыл бұрын

@@FlyingwithRich I haven’t seen any other with g 1000 or mfd and PDF upgrades

OOOPPPS CLEAR PROP

Nice video, Thanks. I have owned and operated my 421B for 27 years. Love it. Just did an engine change on the RH side (1,765 hrs SMOH and only changed due to a case crack, but was about $90,000 all in FWF for a Western Skyways New Limits overhaul including case replacement. I burn 42 gph in cruise (125 pph per side at 68% power of 31 inches MP, 1,800 RPM). The "Transfer" light illuminates when the fuel transfer is complete. It should be extinguished if there is fuel being transferred. There is a pressure switch in the transfer line and when the transfer is complete, pressure in the line falls, and the switch closes to illuminate the light on the annunciator panel. The vane type pump should not be operated without fuel to lubricate it. So you should turn off the pump as soon as the "Transfer" light comes on.

@FlyingwithRich

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the note - Western Skyways are great engines. Always forget about transfer light on or off when transfer is done - thanks for that!

Nothing like the sound of a 421. Our company has a B model and a CJ4.

@FlyingwithRich

2 жыл бұрын

I agree - love the CJ4 421 combo!

She's a beaut.

Nice airplane love it. Good videos, but there was maybe needed a dedicated cam for the props and exterior forward plus we also missed alot of engine roar that adds flavour. Either way, cheers. HKNW.

Very nicely preserved exemple. Wondering how many of the dash instruments have been updated. Must have cost a fortune. 🙂

You plane is wery nice

PMA450B to replace the PMA8000B would be another tremendous upgrade! Its a slide-in replacement.

She’s a beauty for 40!

Cool

@FlyingwithRich

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Just went into contract on a 1980 421C but if the deal falls through for some reason, would seriously consider this aircraft! Thanks for sharing!

@FlyingwithRich

2 жыл бұрын

Nice. Stay in touch.

@rogerbee697

2 жыл бұрын

LOL...sure...OK😉

Flew as a contract pilot for a dry lease 421 operation left because it just seemed a little shifty for me did get 600 a day which wasn't too shabby.

@FlyingwithRich

2 жыл бұрын

Cool airplane for sure!

Looks like a brand new bird

wow

1982? Wow.

@FlyingwithRich

2 жыл бұрын

Yep - very nice!

The valley girl in the pattern 😂

The higher mantinence Cost or operating any 421 and I love the sound of this aircraft Rich

I was hoping I’d hear “ can I get a ….. Clear Prop !!! “

👍👍👍👍👍

Yeah, was looking at the fuel flow of over 90 gph on take off, and then 55 gph in cruise, and even if you got it down to 40 gph at long range cruise at altitude, that's still almost $250/hr just in fuel costs. The 421C Golden Eagle is a very nice airplane. Teledyne Continental now has a CD-300 Turbo-Diesel engine. I have to wonder if they could produce an 8 cylinder CD-400 Turbo Diesel that puts out 400hp Max and 350-375 Max Continous, and burns only 10-11 gph per side. That would be a totally awesome conversion for this airplane. There have been at least two turbine conversions for the aircraft, one using Honeywell LT-101 (now Rolls Royce, IIRC) turboprops and then another conversion, the Riley Turbine, which used a PT-6-135. Either one of those would burn well into the 60 gph at cruise though, which still is expensive. But, you didn't have to worry about babying the engines as you did with the GTSIO-520s. I really would like to see Cessna reintroduce some piston twins, all with diesel engines. The 340A and the 421C would be nice, and with economical turbo diesel engines it would be nicer, although TBR might be a little expensive.

@easttexan2933

2 жыл бұрын

"I really would like to see Cessna reintroduce some piston twins, all with diesel engines." I guess I have to ask, why? Would you buy one?

@GaryMCurran

2 жыл бұрын

@@easttexan2933 I'm not in a position to buy anything right now, my medical isn't current and I'm not current, either. Having said that, I think that something like a diesel powered 340A or 421C would slot in below turbo prop pricing, even the new Denali, and would give general aviation a boost up in small business owners looking for an airplane that's less money than a jet. If they could build a new 340A with 325hp diesel engines, and could produce it for less than $1.75M, I think there wound be small business owner who would buy them. Do a 421C for less than $2 with a 400hp set of engines and you might have a second winner. In both cases, the fuel burn is going to go less than or equal to a small turbo prop.

@easttexan2933

2 жыл бұрын

@@GaryMCurran IDK man, that's a lot of money to go 200knots.

@GaryMCurran

2 жыл бұрын

@@easttexan2933 what does a Meridian cost? How about a new TBM? Both are single engine turboprops. Either is going to give you a bit more cabin room. The turboprop, especially the TBM, is going to be faster, but is it worth $2M to be that much faster add how much more fuel? It's a balancing act, of course.

@easttexan2933

2 жыл бұрын

@@GaryMCurran the thing of it is....we are talking about people that can afford this stuff lol