Awesome work, she’s beautiful! I originally wanted a Cherokee 6 before I went with the Kitfox, it’s still on my list 🤘

@SoCalFlyingMonkey

4 жыл бұрын

Your awesome videos make me really want a Kitfox to do the type of flying you do! Looks super fun. We should chat cinematography sometime...

@TrentonPalmer

4 жыл бұрын

Haha, thanks man! And always happy to chat about cinematography!

@Tommyflies

4 жыл бұрын

Just found this channel watching Trent's videos! Subbed immediately. Awesome work. 🤙

@nightfall22

4 жыл бұрын

Been a fan of Trent’s for some time now. Awesome to see him on here too. Subbed here as well. Gotta support another southern Cali brother

@tonywulff9665

4 жыл бұрын

Seems to be a common thought......we want a Cherokee 6 as our family commuter, paired with our existing Pacer Bush plane. Tied of driving 1200 miles each way to see the extended family!

This is honestly the most high quality story telling I’ve ever seen

@RK-MTB

4 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree with you more. I'm not even into airplanes but this was an awesome story!!!

@OldEnoughToParty

4 жыл бұрын

He does this for a living

@ery9077

4 жыл бұрын

Agree👆🏿

@flyingaardvarks1133

4 жыл бұрын

Right?!?!?! Just crushed it.

@cstay3

3 жыл бұрын

Hi How much total after upgrade and repaint? How I can do similar thing And is the aircraft still FAA certified ?

"I'm a professional cinematographer" ahh makes sense now

@SoCalFlyingMonkey

4 жыл бұрын

:)

@d3rfv547

4 жыл бұрын

Ha! Had that in mind to! Great video!

@Gunshinzero

4 жыл бұрын

Right. That cleared up a lot. I was thinking this video is too legit. Lol.

@Bland-79

4 жыл бұрын

When I seen what this guys job is I instantly immediately looked up a cost estimate of owning a plane. The cost of the pilots licence and the initial airplane purchase is the cheap part. The upkeep is more than most people can afford.

@edb7742

3 жыл бұрын

I am very impressed by the quality of the videos and as soon as I heard him say that, I thought, "No wonder they're so good!"

The greatest thing about this video is that he convinced his whole family to be a part of the Storytelling. Kudos to you

@SoCalFlyingMonkey

2 жыл бұрын

We had fun making it! Thanks!

6:17 “I’m a professional cinematographer.” That… that explains the quality here lol great video!!

@SoCalFlyingMonkey

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

That's it... this video has finally made my mind up, I've been undecided for a while now and after watching this and seeing how much fun the aircraft is we've decided to splash out and get Microsoft flight simulator 2020...

@Justin-eq6vd

4 жыл бұрын

I’m gonna buy it too :D

@Vejitasei

4 жыл бұрын

May I advise you look at X-Plane instead. Much better graphics, physics and database. Also available for MS/Mac/Linux for life. X-Plane 11 added VR support (if you have the setup and are into that sort of thing) which is also awesome.

@Farms2000

3 жыл бұрын

Vejitasei not fsx he means the new flight sim

@D_T_W_D

3 жыл бұрын

@@Vejitasei why would he buy x plane? MSFS 2020 literally comes out in 12 days and has much better graphics than any other flight sim by a mileeeeeeeee.

@kidamere2408

3 жыл бұрын

@@Vejitasei xplane is inferior in every aspect to 2020

I was wondering how the cinematography and editing was so ridiculous for a vlog and then you telling us your job at the end explained everything.

@SoCalFlyingMonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@JustSayN2O

3 жыл бұрын

agree.

@vincentmegale4805

3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same. Incredible job.

@Gettinherethehardway

3 жыл бұрын

I think he has done this once or twice......great production

@llama307

3 жыл бұрын

Yea was thinking the same thing, wow awesome video,

Just found your channel and how nice. I'm just getting my certificate at the age of 73 and enjoying flying. I always wanted to fly since a kid and finally decided to do it. Against all odds and lots of people saying things like your too old and can't do two things at one time. WoW that really made me want to do it even more so I did. I studied and studied and finally went and passed my written test and have 5.1 hours under my belt now and am working on more. I'm hoping to finish up my training before the end of September. Hope all those saying I couldn't do it can wake up and enjoy their own lives. I'm sure going to keep enjoying mine. In the Wild Blue Younder. :)

@jaypisme2343

Жыл бұрын

You’re awesome sir

@q1o2

7 ай бұрын

How did your training turn out? Did you get your PPL?

@campgroundsacrossamerica

7 ай бұрын

@@q1o2 Yes! Thanks

As an A&P and Commercial Pilot, I’ve watched this video half a dozen times and shared it with countless others. What a great story about how aviation can change your life.

@noleftturnunstoned

2 жыл бұрын

especially if you have lots of money and work in the film industry

Moral of the story: completely ignore your wife.

@SoCalFlyingMonkey

4 жыл бұрын

Definitely do not ignore your wife! And be appreciative when she is super cool and gets over her fear of the airplane so you can pursue your dream...and then you can have a laugh about the whole thing and make fun of yourselves in a silly video on youtube... ?

@fredpinczuk7352

4 жыл бұрын

LOL, at your own perils.

@FlightChops

4 жыл бұрын

Haha - came here to say this :P

@christopherbowers7219

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome story, AWESOME PLANE!!!

@AVadim

4 жыл бұрын

А лучше вообще не женитесь. 😜

well told story! great cadence and b-roll to match.

@SoCalFlyingMonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate that!

@davitohacks9289

3 жыл бұрын

War thunder

@goodbyecruelworld7005

3 жыл бұрын

Playvwith german please!(our german tank always lose, you were my only hope)

@muhammadaliffadhillah7547

3 жыл бұрын

Buy a plane Phly

@sub4freerobux340

3 жыл бұрын

wait what is phly doing here?

For those who are saying it cost more than $30,000, you are right. Just the avionics he rattled off at 3:32 to 3:47 cost around $35,000… more than the plane. Then add $10,000 for the installation… $45,000

What a refreshing video, first time seeing your channel, you've got a new subscriber.

"Climbs like a homesick angel" your videos rocks.

@SoCalFlyingMonkey

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

@daver6468

4 жыл бұрын

Just for the record, the homesick angel thing...not exactly original.

Solid story telling here - that's the hardest part of making engaging content and you crushed it - great plane as well - I recently got to do a pile of flying with my family in a Cherokee 6 all over Mexico - normally aspirated made for a challenge getting around some of the mountains down there, but it was a tank and did a great job for us.

@SoCalFlyingMonkey

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment Steve. I've been watching your channel for a long time and I have to say it's really great and it inspired me to get out and create my own stuff. Glad you've had a chance to fly the Cherokee 6 - it's a real work horse and super comfortable. Looking forward to seeing how your RV turns out! (forgive me I am behind on episodes) And yes I agree we need to tell stories not just show flights. It is the essence of good content and key to sharing the human condition.

@hollysuniverse5706

4 жыл бұрын

The storytelling is amazing! Lighting, depth of field, editing, and voice over is so engaging. Wow!

@SoCalFlyingMonkey

4 жыл бұрын

@@hollysuniverse5706 thank you that is very kind!

I like how you don’t just film yourself sitting in a chair but you actually have other people act out the scenes. I just subbed

Apart from being an inspiring story, this video is a really good example of excellent film-making. Well done!!

@brucedeloop

3 жыл бұрын

oh, and then I see at the end you're a pro! Ha, no wonder! So good man, so good...

@SoCalFlyingMonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

"..climbs like a homesick angel." Wow what a line. I was all mad about it not really being 30k but that line won me over.

@2811JPR

4 жыл бұрын

Right? So witty and eloquent, gonna have to steal it.

@SoCalFlyingMonkey

4 жыл бұрын

I would love to take credit for it but all those colorful phrases are direct quotes from my mechanic buddy himself. LOL

@spannaspinna

3 жыл бұрын

SoCal Flying Monkey lol touches down like like a butterfly with sore feet

I learned at KWHP in 1989, BFR at Vista and also work in the TV and film industry (below the line). I love your stories and they really are an inspiration to involve my family in aviation more. With two redheaded girls as well and a wife that doesn't like small planes to, you've touched my heart. Thank you!

You just inspired me to finish my ppl training, I had stopped because it was getting expensive, but I'm gonna push through.

@SoCalFlyingMonkey

3 жыл бұрын

be sure to check out my next video. (tomorrow) I'm glad you are getting back into it!!

@ranman7729

3 жыл бұрын

@@SoCalFlyingMonkey ok

@livewellwitheds6885

3 жыл бұрын

do it!!!!

Wow. I am a film production consultant and a pilot that flies a Saratoga and happened across this video, and your channel. All I can say is WOW. You are amazingly skilled at both shooting and piloting (and writing, editing, lighting...). Can't wait to see the rest of your channel. Congratulations on everything you have accomplished so far and best of luck on your future travels and films! You should be so proud.

I also have a family of 4. I completed ground school when I was 18 back in 2002. I'm finally in a position where I'm starting to think about getting my license again. This video nearly made me cry. I hope I can follow in your footsteps and own a plane that gives my family the freedom some amazing experiences. In the mean time I'll following along with your channel. Thanks for sharing!

@SoCalFlyingMonkey

4 жыл бұрын

I had to take a 15 year break after nearly completing the PPL. Ran out of money. Got engaged, then Marriage, kids, house, life and then 15 years later jumped back in. I say go for it. There are many ways to make aviation work as part of your life. Flying clubs, partnerships etc etc etc.

I just want to say that your videos are fantastic, and that you've inspired me to resume my flight lessons that I postponed in 2013. Thanks and keep up the great work. Fly safe.

Probably the 14th time I've watched this 😂😂😂 love the energy.. family interest.. the rendition of the youngest daughter mechanic with fake moustache 😂😂😂😂 and the voice overs discussing the investment aspects 😂😂😂 I see how you made it so professional being a cinematographer! Mega shout out 💪🏼💫🌞🌛🏆✈️🛫🛬🇺🇲

@SoCalFlyingMonkey

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! I really appreciate this.

"I'm a professional cinematic photographer" ok... that explains the quality of this video.

Dude you are gonna do so well on youtube, keep up the good work!

@SoCalFlyingMonkey

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Its been super fun creating lately!

Because of this video I'm suddenly really tempted to get my flying license, get my own plane and start doing the same. I live in Norway, but my family lives in the Netherlands. Being able to fly to them in my own plane would be amazing, as well as taking vacation trips all around Norway using this plane. My mind is racing, and I love it. Thanks for this inspirational video, mr. Monkey!

@gregwilliams9854

2 жыл бұрын

don't think about it... just do it

This is what I call " money to play with ".. I'm sure he works hard for what he has.

Title should have been “ how I spent $100k on a Cherokee 6”

@DavidDavid-jb1cy

4 жыл бұрын

then you probably wouldn't be down here commenting

@austinoquinn6461

4 жыл бұрын

still a really good price for a Cherokee 6

@johnsnyder6646

4 жыл бұрын

I'll bet it was more than that! Beautiful transformation!

@soconnoriv

4 жыл бұрын

Between the paint, overhaul, interior, and avionics upgrades, I bet he ended up spending over 150k

@alienxyt

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

You bought a 6 for under 30k........GREAT ! You just made a bunch of A&P mechanics VERY happy !

If there has ever been a perfect aviation video, this is it.

@SoCalFlyingMonkey

2 жыл бұрын

hey thanks!!!

"This thing takes off like a scalded dog and climbs like a homesick angel" love me the Don.

"I wanna buy a plane" "Only if you want a divorce" *BUYS PLANE* LOL also the production value and family inclusion is hilarious.

@Dakarn

4 жыл бұрын

"Can't divorce me at 1500 feet!"

@user-sx5hm9uk7l

3 жыл бұрын

Him to her.. "WTH!?! But you promised to divorce me if I buy a plane!!"

@hefeibao

3 жыл бұрын

@@user-sx5hm9uk7l I should try that. Um, not.

@otacon1024

3 жыл бұрын

"So... two birds with one stone? SOLD!"

06:17 - I was like "ahaaaa, that's why this KZread video is so brilliantly shot and edited!". Great work, subscribed :)

@SoCalFlyingMonkey

4 жыл бұрын

haha yeah unfair advantage I suppose!

@beenlowe19

4 жыл бұрын

My exact thoughts when he said what he did for a living lol.

What an incredible journey and transformation for N631BW! It's inspiring to see how your determination, along with the expertise of your A&P/IA friend, brought this Piper Cherokee 6 back to life. As a fellow pilot with a pilot license and the privilege to fly under the name of One Bravo Tango, I can truly appreciate the joy and satisfaction of being intimately involved in the restoration process. From engine overhaul to avionics, paint, and interior, every step of the process must have been a labor of love. Wishing you countless safe and joyful flights in your beautifully renovated aircraft! 🛩✨

I was just about to compliment you on your video editing skills and how cute it was dubbing over your wife and kids voices. Then at the end it all made sense since you're a cinematographer. Great job! Since I'm a professional wedding photographer (now retired), I look at the tiny details.

Well done video presentation and a fun story to tell. Beautiful job restoring the Cherokee! ♥️

@SoCalFlyingMonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@mr.spaceboy9785

3 жыл бұрын

WAI family for life

This is an amazing production and a very inspirational story! I watch a few KZreadrs on aviation, but your is really unique! Thank you for doing it!

@SoCalFlyingMonkey

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the encouragement! I appreciate it a great deal.

This is probably the best edited video I’ve ever seen in my entire life

@SoCalFlyingMonkey

2 жыл бұрын

LOL. Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it.

looking at buying a Piper Cherokee PA-28 for my dad, but after this video, wondering if I should just get the 6 for our whole family...

@SoCalFlyingMonkey

Жыл бұрын

we had a PA28 and quickly outgrew it with the amnount of stuff evberyone wants to take. The 6 isnt that much more in maintenance or fuel. (maybe 33% more fuel)

Never watched your channel until just now. I’m hooked. As someone who wants to get into flying and potentially owning an aircraft for the family, this is super great to watch! Love the video editing!

@SoCalFlyingMonkey

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. There is a lot of great information on the internet and youtube from passionate aviators for when you start getting into your training. Check out The Finer Points youtube channel. Lots of great instruction from a great CFI over there.

@loverboy4894

4 жыл бұрын

I will be sure to take a look at those channels! Thanks!

I love the CAP planes in the background. Grew up in that organization and can't begin to explain how much it's benefited me throughout the years

@codycushing2385

2 жыл бұрын

Same i just had my first O-ride

@blinimationstudios1717

2 жыл бұрын

same! I thought I’d seen N939CP a couple weeks ago too but apparently I got it mixed up with another, either way it’s an amazing organization

This is great! The story, the video, and specially all the cast! Well done!

@SoCalFlyingMonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Ah, at the end I could understand why the video looked like so professional! Hello from Brazil 🇧🇷

Gotta be honest, I’m not really into planes but like the way it was filmed, so you’ve got my subscription

Wow! What a amazing story! Your wife and daughters are good actors!

@SoCalFlyingMonkey

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Thanks a lot for having me come along on the journey with you.

@SoCalFlyingMonkey

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

What a fantastic origin story, and I adore that your family shares in your love of flying. I can't help but get the feels when I hear you working the towers around the LA basin. My first 20ish hours in the left seat was in the 80's in my grandpa's Comanche. We flew out of El Monte so the chatter feels all too familiar and his Comanche was N711BW.. to hear you call out "one bravo whiskey" really takes me back.

@SoCalFlyingMonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you have fond memories of aviation in another 1BW. It does have a nice ring to it doesn’t it?

This is such a wonderful video and story 😃 I absolutely adore the shots of your "mechanic" flying the plane by herself, lol!! We too are a family of aviation lovers, just on a much smaller scale. I would love to fly with you one day 👍⚓😎

@SoCalFlyingMonkey

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for the nice comment!

@jwe

3 жыл бұрын

@@SoCalFlyingMonkey How exactly did you even get that shot?

It won’t surprise me if “Don” falls in love with planes in the future. Especially with that mustache.

I learned in a Piper Archer. Boy I liked that plane. I remember thinking I'd like to have that 6 place Piper, 300 hp, constant speed prop. lol I still can't afford a plane, but I did buy a Jeep Cherokee in 1998! Wow that plane is gorgeous. Inside and out. All those beautiful big screens, wow, I'm going to have to sit here for a few minutes and watch baseball.

@keithlucas6260

2 жыл бұрын

I have a 1998 Jeep Cherokee as well....adjusted for inflation they would be selling for $35,000 today..... Our Civil Air Patrol had a Piper Pa-28 back in 1972 we flew all over the place..... If we sell our property, I will definitely look into flying again, and lifting the Jeep 3 1/2 inches with 33's.....

Great editing and Oscar-worthy performance by your daughter!

@SoCalFlyingMonkey

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Great video. I suspect a "1" got added to the leading edge of the overall cost once the engine overhaul was done, avionics, interior and exterior work was done. :)

@SoCalFlyingMonkey

4 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed.

@samrutkowski1

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly! Great content and production value, but certainly a "clickbait" title. Oh, and I am beyond jealous. Fly safe.

@rpcraighead

4 жыл бұрын

That's the thing, though. If you buy one 'equipped', you pay 125K ish. But you don't have exactly what you want. You don't KNOW what's about to go wrong... I think he did it right! I'm thinking of buying once this Covid thing is over and I pass my CFI ride... Have my students pay the bills!

@SoCalFlyingMonkey

4 жыл бұрын

I don't disagree- I think it's hard to find a balance between something that will grab people's attention and something that exactly represents everything in a video. I definitely struggle with the titles. In any case, I try to have the content be as strong as possible and hopefully not disappoint. But duly noted.

@franciscoh.demello6518

4 жыл бұрын

Amazing video!!

He makes the upgrades sound like he bought them off ebay. Lol

@SoCalFlyingMonkey

4 жыл бұрын

we did get some parts off ebay. :)

@Roy_xp

4 жыл бұрын

@@SoCalFlyingMonkey lol

What an amazing story! I'm just now starting my pilot journey and these are def aspirational goals! Keep up the good work. Subscribed.

@SoCalFlyingMonkey

3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome that you are starting out in aviation. The learning new things part is the most fun, in my opinion...

Looks awesome! Nice work on rebuilding it!

I keep thinking: what on earth goes on in someone's mind when they click dislike in a video like that? Informative, entertaining, great shots, incredibly well-edited... it's all there. What's not to like? Fantastic job!

@roncooke2188

4 жыл бұрын

Very important view i do agree

@Gunshinzero

4 жыл бұрын

Sometimes I wonder if KZread just throw them in lol. Then I saw some idiot make a negative comment on a video because of the KZread ad. So basically people are idiots.

@Grasss

4 жыл бұрын

it's a tool for adjusting youtube suggestions. if you suddenly a hit a cooking show while you watch planes you will hit a "dislike" to see less of cooking, not because you hate the food shown. it's stupid to take dislikes personally .

Anddddd subscribed. That was amazing.

@SoCalFlyingMonkey

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Great work on your videos. Saw you were in L.A. awhile back flying the SFRA and Catalina. Next time feel free to hit me up - would be fun to talk planes. Are you from TX?

@WolfPilot

4 жыл бұрын

@@SoCalFlyingMonkey I think I am figuring out how KZread recommends videos. What an amazing aircraft! This is the same way I do vehicles. Buy something with a solid skeleton and "freshen" everything up the way you want it! Count me as a new subscriber! Also, Aviation 101 (Josh) is based in New Braunfels.

@SoCalFlyingMonkey

4 жыл бұрын

thanks for the comment and info. Love New Braunfels. Schlitterbahn!!!

@elik1491

4 жыл бұрын

If Aviation101 subscribed, how could I not lol

@CIOPilot

3 жыл бұрын

@@SoCalFlyingMonkey My wife and I ran into Aviation 101 at the Airport Diner (next to the Hangar Hotel) in Fredericksburg, TX while we were visiting family down there. We were prepping to head back to New Mexico.

So Awesome!!! Living my dreams through you! I'll keep watching.

This is one of the best videos I've ever seen on KZread, from storytelling to production. Excellent work. My first time here, subscribing.

Hey Eric, I was the guy who stopped by your hangar while you were finishing up this video. You have an awesome story and great content creativity. See you on the ramp...Gerald

@SoCalFlyingMonkey

4 жыл бұрын

Gerald it was great meeting you at Whiteman. I hope you are enjoying your 182. When this virus thing subsides I'd love to see it. Hit me up at flyingmonkeysocal@gmail.com to stay in touch and stop by the hangar anytime!!!

Wow that was brilliant! Such a good way to tell a story that might be boring for some and make it very entertained for everybody! Congrats mate! Awesome job on the plane 🤙🏼

@SoCalFlyingMonkey

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

I was about to comment "what a great video & editing.Looks just like a pro!" …… then you revealed your daily job 😃! Great job.

@SoCalFlyingMonkey

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Great vid. Content like this always puts a smile on my face. Thank you!

Subscribed 3 minutes in. Love the acting and the magazines.

@SoCalFlyingMonkey

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

I looked at the way the scene was lit 💡 in the bedroom and I was like hmm..... This KZreadr has some skills. Then I stayed till the end “Professional Cinematographer” 😎.

amazing! Love all the updates

Thank you for all those exciting pictures

"How i bought a Wreck and Restored it for a quarter mill"

@colinboone9920

4 жыл бұрын

Was going to say 😂

@coffeefish

4 жыл бұрын

75K more like.

@waynecarson8635

4 жыл бұрын

Jealous?

@Grasss

4 жыл бұрын

i will admit i am jealous. but title is still misleading. frame might have been indeed 30K, but i do not see how the parts + labor were under 100K at least to complete this. good for the OP to be able to afford this. maybe i'll own a plane to some day...

@DJ-px1ds

4 жыл бұрын

@@coffeefish Engine and paint probably 75k. 100k in avionics, easy.

Excellent video. I liked the tease about the 30K but after hearing about all you have done to this beautiful plane I can only guess what you have into it - Yikes! Looking forward to watching more of your posts.

"Don" did such a great job in this video!! :-)

Even as a 20yr ATP, I found this a really great story, and an amazing video!! Keep’em comin’!

@SoCalFlyingMonkey

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the encouragement!

Shoot... I thought this was about getting an airplane cheap... "I bought a plane for 30k and then put 190k into it" is not my plan... But it WAS a fun video to watch anyway... Enjoy your beautiful plane.

@TheMaxik

3 жыл бұрын

Yup, kinda clickbait title

@prasad530

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheMaxik It's not clickbait, the video is exactly what the title was. You are at fault for making assumptions.

@robertkotula5389

2 жыл бұрын

So my Florida "buddy Don" not only finds a high time cargo plane that's been flown hard and put up wet, he can rebuild it. Imagine the luck. Then my "buddy Don" manages to separate you from your money for 18 months. Still buddies? Your story telling was great. Excellent video. Pilots will understand my comments. Gamers won't understand the details.

@alangarrett1181

2 жыл бұрын

A Cinderella story if there ever was one. GA is just so over the top expensive in the USA. My wife and I were were thinking of getting back into flying after retiring but prices have more than tripled in 20 years. It’s a crying shame.

Great video! It made me smile. I'm a grounded airline pilot after losing my medical to lung damage from Covid-19 last year. I have been flying for 34 years, so this has been difficult. But I came across this video and it put a huge smile on my face today! What a great way to tell a love story for aviation and including your family was awesome! Well done!

@jms241965

2 жыл бұрын

Fly a light sport like an RV12…I’m building one and hope to be finished in a couple of years

@dr.dfargo2921

4 ай бұрын

What is your current status with flying, was this Vac. Related

Great Video! The plane looks amazing!

Awesome story! Makes me want to get done with my Private Pilot lessons right away and buy my first plane.

Dude your story telling and cinematography is MINT! This inspired me to start researching on getting my pilots license, thank you 🙏🏼

Thanks for this! I've been rethinking my drive to build a Vans RV lately, and videos like this make me think that bringing an 'older' certified Piper back to life with a glass panel is doable. Keep up the great work - I'll be watching. P.s. Have you ever shot any commercials in Toronto? Wondering if we've crossed paths or have people in common.

@SoCalFlyingMonkey

3 жыл бұрын

yes i've shot a few things up there, last one maybe 2 years ago, and shot a feature there back in 2005 or so. I enjoyed my time there.

I love the solo with your daughter as PIC!

Inspiring! since I was a little kid I dreamed of flying but life happens, now that my youngest just turn 18 and will have more time..... the sky is calling me. Thank you for the video, you have a new subscriber. cheers.

if my father had been this cool maybe we would still be talking lol

@liveyourlife318

3 жыл бұрын

Go call him on the phone or face time...it's that easy my friend !!!!!!!

6:19.....hmmmm, that’s why I keep thinking this guy isn’t just some KZreadr, he’s a pro.

What an AWESOME VIDEO and story! Inspiring! Subbed!

Great video, thanks for sharing your journey

Holy cow! I have 125hrs in that plane, back when it was a freight dog! It's great to see it again, and to see that you and your family are enjoying it so much! Looking forward to more videos.

@SoCalFlyingMonkey

4 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! I have been hoping to connect with someone who flew it. When I get in turbulence I always look at the wings and wonder how it was treated and in what kind of conditions it was flown, especially being a freighter. We call it the Millenium Falcon...also a freighter and the fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy. Haha.

@propnose

4 жыл бұрын

SoCal Flying Monkey I certainly don’t think the plane was ever flown outside it’s limits. We hauled bags of cancelled checks around. I was always amazed at how many bags we could fit in the back & still be within W&B limits. The Cherokee Six can certainly & literally haul the freight! It was such a good airplane.

@SoCalFlyingMonkey

4 жыл бұрын

That's good to hear. With the potential wing spar AD coming down for PA28 and PA32 since the wing separation accident at ERAU its always in the back of my mind if someone was hot dogging in the airplane or had a ton of hard landings or flying through terrible storms. :)

@chadwilson5569

4 жыл бұрын

Aviation really is a small world!! I was hooked by the video title, then I saw the before pictures of your plane and realized that I also put around 100hrs flying bank checks around in her. I love seeing that you family is making memories like I did in that plane.

@SoCalFlyingMonkey

4 жыл бұрын

@@chadwilson5569 nice!!!

can us viewers take a sec to appreciate the production. Spot on

@SoCalFlyingMonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

The production of this video is amazing. Glad I found your channel.

@SoCalFlyingMonkey

3 жыл бұрын

me too. thank you for watching.

You're channel popped up on my feed. I don't know why I started looking for an airplane to buy, but you've convinced me to get my pilots licence first. Love you channel btw.

@SoCalFlyingMonkey

2 жыл бұрын

awesome! Hope you get started. I have a good getting started guide at socalflyingmonkey.com.

next time he upgrades his plane :"i added f35 electronics with 50 calibar machingun with some double turbojet engines and some aim-9 sidewinder missiles for more safety"

I love seeing worn out airplanes being brought back to life. You videos are amazing by the way. You should have 100k subscribers in no time.

@SoCalFlyingMonkey

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah me too. I like seeing old things becoming new again.

@teresaacevedo4825

4 жыл бұрын

Yes me too .. I enjoy watching the progress of Refurbishing all types of aircrafts. It’s a work of Art all to itself.

@SusheePerumal

4 жыл бұрын

Amen!

Jesus this is amazing, spectular, really got me back engaged in the aviation and with hearing your story , i am motivated to start such a project plane as well. Thank you much SFM

@SoCalFlyingMonkey

3 жыл бұрын

So glad it inspired you!

Just amazing story man. Congrats!

I'm thinking "Wow, this dude knows how to make a fun you tube video".....and then a couple of minutes later explains he's a cinematographer.........and suddenly it all make sense....great job

Gorgeous plane at the end. But, it is deceptive to say you bought it for $30K. What did you put into it on top of the price? $80K $100? or more? I would guess that I might be low...since an engine rebuild can cost more than you paid for the entire original "beast".

@noleftturnunstoned

2 жыл бұрын

Too true. Nothing inspirational about having lots of money and using it to buy your family a new plane.

@bmac8130

2 жыл бұрын

I’m also curious about this. I hate deceptive titles. I figured this was going to be a I bought a budget plane and slowly upgraded as I could story.. Obviously 30k was the starting point but what was the total? Another 100k is my shot in the dark.

@jamesgardner1875

2 жыл бұрын

He did say it flew well even before all that

@d.j.roberts187

Жыл бұрын

Yeah.. I was fooled too.. but it is a beautiful plane

@JimBronson

Жыл бұрын

Nothing says you have to put an expensive glass panel in it right away, if your intention is to fly it daytime VFR for a while. Or fancy leather seats, fancy paint job, etc. The engine rebuild costs are real though, figure 20K on that. I'm looking at one for around $25K with a engine less than 100 hours from timing out. The paint and interior are in good, but original, condition. If it was a classic car they'd call it a survivor. But anyway.

the editing is marvelous

So nicely done, congratulations !

@SoCalFlyingMonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

A Very beautifully edited video! I am just at University, but it's a very motivational video for me!

@SoCalFlyingMonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

You just helped me realize that I totally want to get a license and own a plane when I’m an adult.

@SoCalFlyingMonkey

4 жыл бұрын

If you are a young person there are lots of organizations that give scholarships for flight training to teenagers. You can start online ground school pretty early, solo by 16 and get license by 17. I say go for it!

I stumbled upon your video and it's so entertaining! Really well done and very fun to watch 👍😁

Hi I found your channel just few days ago and went trough a lot of videos which told me a lot and gave me a lot of emotions. A part the perfect quality of your videos, it's amazing how you can get the aviation community even to the other side of the world! You are an inspiration. Thanks a lot for your amazing channel.

@SoCalFlyingMonkey

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the supportive comment. I really appreciate it!!! :)