The first time I ran up a PA-24-400 I was thinking, "Man, this is a poor man's P-51." And if you ever had to start one that was just shut down a half hour ago, you need to know the technique. First thing I recommend is open the oil dipstick door after you shut it down. Then expect a vapor lock. What happens is the fuel in the lines has to go somewhere as it sits there heating up, so it ends up in the intake system, so do not prime it, it's already rich enough. Full throttle, no mixture, and crank it. As soon as it fires, yank the throttle back and advance the mixture as quickly as you can. That should get you running before you run down the battery. Try this techniques with any Lycoming (that is still hot) as see if it doesn't fire more quickly.
@TheRealAviatorBen2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Nick is a real character. Can't wait to see the 2nd part.
@kurtdobson2 жыл бұрын
The twin bonanza authentication front of the video N11KM, was owned and operated by Aerial Geophysics in Salt Lake City in the early 70's to do geophysical surveys for the uses, mining companies, oil companies. we also owned two new cessna 185's. we leased helicopters as well. I spent a lot of hours in the right seat of that bird. Inspired me to get my license. sad to see it rotting away...
@wyatt925632 жыл бұрын
Very cool! My first time seeing a flat 8! Hope to hear it fired up soon. Greetings from Temecula KF70 :-)
@richardgreen78112 жыл бұрын
Nice little restaurant there.
@waltersistrunk42002 жыл бұрын
Like your Chanel name. Many years ago when I was an aircrew member, I bought a shirt that has “Will Fly For Food” on the front. Still got it. And I still will. Like your stories.
@chasesahc2 жыл бұрын
This man NEEDS HIS OWN SHOW. I’d watch every minute of it.
@chrisanderson62042 жыл бұрын
Oh look! 4 more cylinders! I was waiting for NIck to taxi out of the hangar! lol
@rd46602 жыл бұрын
Amazing that people walk away from their aircraft. I looked up that Beech H50, N11KM. The registered owner’s address is an abandoned farm in the central valley north of Sacramento. The “rest of the story” on these planes would be real interesting. I wonder why the airport doesn’t do anything about it? They can’t be getting rent.
@douglashughbanks18282 жыл бұрын
Piper Camanche 400 IO-720 they made less than 200. I got to install a full avionics package in one a few years back, love that plane. looks like someone miss installed a engine monitor, I've installed many and so many are either wired perfect or a nightmare.
@bernardanderson37582 жыл бұрын
Love it and I’m looking forward to seeing more on the 400
@johnguariglia42912 жыл бұрын
i remember Bob Cullen...he owned Corona aircrafts sales...i delivered a few planes for him ....
@billeudy8481 Жыл бұрын
Nick was made in Redding and the Comanche was made in Lock Haven.
@Danio777772 жыл бұрын
Nice shades.
@chrisc1612 жыл бұрын
Sad to see these planes sitting especially with prices out of control.
@bernardanderson37582 жыл бұрын
This is one Beautiful nice 400 and To owning one has got to believe it’s a classic aircraft
@HeavyMetalMech2 жыл бұрын
What type of port is that aft of the cowl on the Twin Bonanza? I assume the exhaust is still on the underside of the cowl and the ports look too clean for that otherwise. Thanks.
@mfc19652 жыл бұрын
There's a beautiful one based in my hometown!
@mothmagic1
With that flat 8 it needs no introduction. It's a PA-24-400
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The first time I ran up a PA-24-400 I was thinking, "Man, this is a poor man's P-51." And if you ever had to start one that was just shut down a half hour ago, you need to know the technique. First thing I recommend is open the oil dipstick door after you shut it down. Then expect a vapor lock. What happens is the fuel in the lines has to go somewhere as it sits there heating up, so it ends up in the intake system, so do not prime it, it's already rich enough. Full throttle, no mixture, and crank it. As soon as it fires, yank the throttle back and advance the mixture as quickly as you can. That should get you running before you run down the battery. Try this techniques with any Lycoming (that is still hot) as see if it doesn't fire more quickly.
Great video. Nick is a real character. Can't wait to see the 2nd part.
The twin bonanza authentication front of the video N11KM, was owned and operated by Aerial Geophysics in Salt Lake City in the early 70's to do geophysical surveys for the uses, mining companies, oil companies. we also owned two new cessna 185's. we leased helicopters as well. I spent a lot of hours in the right seat of that bird. Inspired me to get my license. sad to see it rotting away...
Very cool! My first time seeing a flat 8! Hope to hear it fired up soon. Greetings from Temecula KF70 :-)
Nice little restaurant there.
Like your Chanel name. Many years ago when I was an aircrew member, I bought a shirt that has “Will Fly For Food” on the front. Still got it. And I still will. Like your stories.
This man NEEDS HIS OWN SHOW. I’d watch every minute of it.
Oh look! 4 more cylinders! I was waiting for NIck to taxi out of the hangar! lol
Amazing that people walk away from their aircraft. I looked up that Beech H50, N11KM. The registered owner’s address is an abandoned farm in the central valley north of Sacramento. The “rest of the story” on these planes would be real interesting. I wonder why the airport doesn’t do anything about it? They can’t be getting rent.
Piper Camanche 400 IO-720 they made less than 200. I got to install a full avionics package in one a few years back, love that plane. looks like someone miss installed a engine monitor, I've installed many and so many are either wired perfect or a nightmare.
Love it and I’m looking forward to seeing more on the 400
i remember Bob Cullen...he owned Corona aircrafts sales...i delivered a few planes for him ....
Nick was made in Redding and the Comanche was made in Lock Haven.
Nice shades.
Sad to see these planes sitting especially with prices out of control.
This is one Beautiful nice 400 and To owning one has got to believe it’s a classic aircraft
What type of port is that aft of the cowl on the Twin Bonanza? I assume the exhaust is still on the underside of the cowl and the ports look too clean for that otherwise. Thanks.
There's a beautiful one based in my hometown!
With that flat 8 it needs no introduction. It's a PA-24-400
And this guy is an IA?! Lol 😆