The whole video I was thinking how tough it would be sitting in the right hand seat in your own aircraft, especially that one. Glad I watched to the end...

Good for you! Thanks for sharing and congratulations!

Nice bird! very cool, thanks for sharing.

Sweet, approach into my old stomping grounds, Pagosa Springs. Very nice plane!

Congrats on Your New Big Bird grandpa and looking forward to ride with You on Your next Video.

Congratulations and thanks for sharing

Great video…Congrats!

Very Nice. Congrats!

That’s a bad ass plane congrats.

Basically a private jet!

I’m happy to go with you anytime and anywhere in this Beautiful Single engine turbo prop Piper Meridian

Thanks for your informative video guys

Very interesting thank you.

Found your channel and subscribed. It was a pleasure meeting you today.

@goldenoldie3524

Жыл бұрын

Thanks John. Have a safe trip. Working on the vid now. Rick

i no longer fly -my son does--it is so awesome to be in the back with the grand kids--wished you would have shown the cabin,thats my "home" now...

Awesome plane!! Loved your Bristell videos. I keep mine because it's so cost effective...but bought a faster Bonanza when I'm in a hurry.

@goldenoldie3524

2 жыл бұрын

More to come. Might sell the bristell when mosaic comes out. Rick

@FlyWithShawn

2 жыл бұрын

@@goldenoldie3524 Why would Mosaic impact your decision to sell? Do you feel it will make the current LSA planes more or less desirable?

@goldenoldie3524

2 жыл бұрын

@@FlyWithShawn Hey Shawn. I feel the need - the need for speed. Mosaic will probably make planes like the VL3 and Elixir fit into the sport category. Much faster, CS prop, retractable gear, higher weight limits. Even though I'm now flying under my PPL, I'm getting older and want to be able to fly with my driver's license if my health heads south. I also want to be able to continue doing all the condition inspections, etc. I definitely think it will make he current LSA's less desirable. BTW - I really like your vids. Rick

Very nice plane❤

As you say, the Bristell is too cheap to operate. The Piper Meridian should solve that problem!

@markusanderson1517

4 ай бұрын

LOL

Magnífico 👏

Safe travelling enjoy

PIC is clumsy on the Coms. They let anyone fly nowadays.

Great to meet you. I'm the new guy with Molly Malones who you chatted with today. Hope to see you around more at the hangars. Fly safe.

@goldenoldie3524

2 жыл бұрын

Same here. I usually try to fly Wednesday and Saturday. Rick

Are you pulling our leg? If not Congratulations! This will get you there quick. Nice plane!

@goldenoldie3524

2 жыл бұрын

Watch the very end of the video. I love my Bristell. Thanks. Rick

Always wanted to learn to fly, but damn, that start up sequence was intimidating.

@goldenoldie3524

Жыл бұрын

Don't give up. Single engine piston planes are much easier. Rick.

@KutWrite

Жыл бұрын

He was going through it slowly and interrupted several times. It's all written out and you practice many times with an instructor, often in a simulator. Don't tell yourself "no" if you want to do it. Give it a try and see. There's nothing like it. Other videos might be more encouraging. Look at some basic flying ones, then maybe Steveo1Kinevo's channel. You're a person. He's a person. He did it, so can you!

@YouPube_X

Жыл бұрын

Thats what checklists r for

I wonder if that plane is always that rough or if there was a lot of turbulence that day? Really cool plane though what an awesome guy to take you flying. I wish or maybe hope to have the money to get a plane one day. Great video you don't always see how many check lists there are at start up and shut down.

@goldenoldie3524

10 ай бұрын

It was turbulent that day. Rick

Eric let’s go get on a IFR flight on the next one

Very cool plane and video. I am not a pilot but think you are supposed to call the clearance after you start up.

@goldenoldie3524

2 жыл бұрын

You're right and we did. That's where we got the squawk code and flight following. Many times clearance and ground are on the same frequency early in the morning.

@jerryuma

2 жыл бұрын

@@goldenoldie3524 thank you. I am learning. Want to be pilot when I grow up😀

@prodigalpilot

2 жыл бұрын

You would only call clearance at a class Charlie or bravo airport, otherwise ground and tower only.

*A 2022 Piper Meridian M500. Nice*

@robertg5393

2 жыл бұрын

nope it is not....

@dralbuquerque5162

2 жыл бұрын

2013 g1000

That is a lot of airplane. Must be nice.

You must be so rich fair play to you.

It would be more convenient to have the copilot read the checklist and you respond with the correct answer. That’s the “professional” and military way. Not applicable for single-pilot,of course. Very nice airplane.

@NPDEXPLORER

Жыл бұрын

its a good thing that the military doesnt use civilian pilots with Piper Meridian PT46-500TP's i guess

This is the first time I've heard someone say "too cheap to operate"😂

@dethray1000

Жыл бұрын

he was being funny

@Orikix

Жыл бұрын

@@dethray1000 Thanks, as if I didn't understand

GoldenOldie...it's been a while since you posted. Hoping you are doing well!

Awesome ride! Invest in some go-pros...I think you can afford them instead of hand held bouncy camera.

@KutWrite

Жыл бұрын

I get the feeling he's new at this. If he watches some other people's videos, I think he'll catch on. He might be new to the aircraft, too. That would take priority for me.

Cabin altitude for 16,500? Did I misunderstand that? Beautiful bird!

@dralbuquerque5162

Жыл бұрын

At FL280 it holds about 9300 cabin altitude, I think it was in the 6-7k range at 16.5. I typically try to cruise at 270/280 for fuel purposes

How many hours are required before transition into the Piper? Beautiful aircraft...

@goldenoldie3524

2 жыл бұрын

Depends on insurance company, but about 25 hours of specialized training. Rick

Where are the GoPros ? You need Go Pros on both sides of the cockpit ,in front ,in back and on the wings .

Where are the prairie dogs you mention during taxi?

hope the planes does better that your audio

@goldenoldie3524

2 жыл бұрын

Me too.

"Too slow and cost effective".. yes, two very bad things in aviation! LOL.. Next time, don't skip all those landings. I firmly believe the Pipers are the very best airplanes you can buy. Visit them at your next show, and you'll see what I mean.

Hey, just wondering how youve attached the iPad to the yoke/control column. I'm just buying a PA46 and looking at ways to install an iPad mini. I was thinking of using RAM mounts but I've also considered placing it where yours is. Have you just used Velcro ?

@goldenoldie3524

Жыл бұрын

I'll ask eric the next time I talk to him.

@dralbuquerque5162

Жыл бұрын

scosche magnetic flush mount

Interesting you turn the pitot heat on while on the ground in what appears to be warm conditions. Most pitot tubes on the planes I've flown can't be turned on while on the ground for more than 60 seconds or so (unless its quite cold).

@dralbuquerque5162

Жыл бұрын

There’s a weight on wheels squat switch in the Meridian that keeps the pitot heat off until in the air. Most of the flights are in the flight levels so pitot heat is on all the time during flight

What's the transition from Rotax to PT6 like?

@goldenoldie3524

Жыл бұрын

Erics plane. He went from bonanza to meridian. About 25 hours of transition training

Thx for the vid ! What Model yr is this Meridian?

@goldenoldie3524

2 жыл бұрын

2013. Rick

Exactly wrong on the displays. MFD in center PFD1 and 2 in front of each control position.

So you were learning from the pilot in the left seat? Am I understanding that correctly?

@goldenoldie3524

3 ай бұрын

Watch the video until the end. Rick

how much did you pay?

Thanks! I'm very interested to know if the seats in the rear cabin recline?

@dralbuquerque5162

Жыл бұрын

They do not.

@sailing_life_

Жыл бұрын

@@dralbuquerque5162 does that get uncomfortable for flights longer than an hour or two?

@dralbuquerque5162

Жыл бұрын

@@sailing_life_ we have a family of 5, all under 5’9” typically 2 up front 3 in the back, everyone is very comfortable. We flew an A36 before this aircraft

@sailing_life_

Жыл бұрын

@@dralbuquerque5162 good to know. thank you!!

What happened to the Bristell? Too small?

@goldenoldie3524

2 жыл бұрын

Watch the very end of the video. I love my Bristell. Thanks. Rick

That thing must be a rocket cruising, personal airliner. I wonder how long to fly ABQ to SLC or SoCal?

@goldenoldie3524

2 жыл бұрын

Cruises at about 250 kts and climbs at 1,500 fpm. Very fast. Thanks. Rick

@dralbuquerque5162

2 жыл бұрын

ABQ to Santa Barbara 3 hours, ABQ to SLC 1.45 hours.

@drdpetizo

2 жыл бұрын

@@dralbuquerque5162 haha really is a personal airliner!! That's awesome

Are you hangered at the Sunport? I’m looking at starting on my license at Del Sol.

@goldenoldie3524

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. In the T-Hangers. Rick

Did you sell the Bristell?

@goldenoldie3524

2 жыл бұрын

Watch the very end of the video. I love my Bristell. Thanks. Rick

Mine only cost 45 bucks.

Did you feel ear pressure during landing?

@goldenoldie3524

Жыл бұрын

No. Didn't expect to since the cabin is pressurized. Rick

@TheCoIdestWater

Жыл бұрын

@@goldenoldie3524 ahh I see.

That pilot is real scary.

The TBM is more expensive

How much is the insurance for such bird a year if i may ask?

@goldenoldie3524

Жыл бұрын

It varies by cost of plane and pilot experience. Probably averages about 15K to 18K for a used plane. Rick

@igor4375

Жыл бұрын

Right on thanks for the info. I’m debating wether to stick with a c210 or make the jump to the turbine. Obviously the turbine comes with a much greater cost. What would you say is the average hourly operating cost ? I’ve seen some numbers online but would like to hear from someone that actually operates their own aircraft

@goldenoldie3524

Жыл бұрын

@@igor4375 kzread.info/dash/bejne/pYp12c6snMLdpso.html

@dralbuquerque5162

Жыл бұрын

1.5-2% hull value if you have the ratings and hours the underwriter likes.

TBM?

@goldenoldie3524

2 жыл бұрын

No. Piper Meridian. Rick

Whats the difference between "beta" and "feather"?

@flymoyer3802

2 жыл бұрын

“Beta” is flat pitch which creates maximum drag and reverse. “Feather” is when the pitch of the blade is in line with the airflow (when the plane is moving). When the engine was not running it was “feathered”.

@goldenoldie3524

2 жыл бұрын

Basically feather is blades parallel to the planes axis and beta is the blades perpendicular (almost). kzread.info/dash/bejne/mq6Ir8mkqbOwfLQ.html. Rick

@unclelar53

2 жыл бұрын

@@flymoyer3802 Yeah I know reverse and feather. Just never had heard the "beta" term. I've never been PIC of a turbine powered aircraft before. Sweet airplane! Thanks for the lesson.

@flymoyer3802

2 жыл бұрын

Search beta and alpha range for turboprops.

Terrible wind noise - I think you've got a scoop pointed at your face on hi. When you turn slightly to speak with your passenger, this noise dimishes. Tough to watch! Also, consider setting up so that we also hear ATC and mic your passenger(s)!

@goldenoldie3524

Жыл бұрын

Agree. Vent was hitting the mic. Sorry. Rick.

@CarlSmithAviationBroker

Жыл бұрын

@@goldenoldie3524 Who's Rick? Oh - that's You! It's the internet so you don't need to sign off on your own comments…

You have to go through a lot of rigamarole to get that going.

It really puzzles me why there are so so so so so many buttons, and toggle switches when starting an airplane. Can't a computer assist with all the checklist? With one push of a button, the computer goes thru the checklist. I can't get why a pilot has to go thru manually with a piece of paper one by one. You have a GO HOME BUTTON in some of the planes that land themselves safely on the runway. NO checklist for finding the closest airport and land itself. I think aircraft manufacturers should eliminate 95% of all the buttons and toggle switches and replace them with computers (of course 2)

@goldenoldie3524

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. The Vision Jet has one push button start. Hopefully it will get better with later models. Thx. Rick

@reggieoverton121

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe the lack of software in planes is more about cybersecurity concerns and could raise the prices of planes without any added value. Think more about the smaller planes. Who knows what’s the real reason but that’s my guess.

@francisfrancis6624

2 жыл бұрын

@@reggieoverton121 We live in a world of self-driving cars. Falcon 9 lands 125 back on earth, AI technology, how hard is it to have computers do all the checking and thinking? Airplanes should have the START button and fly. No checklists. That's very old technology. Computers can do things much faster and more accurately than humans. On a small private aircraft maybe there are 50 buttons and switches. On a commercial over a hundred. No human can go thru all that checklists fast enough when there's an emergency. Aerospace technology should catch up. Cybersecurity is no concern here. If so Stealth airplanes will be in serious trouble. Cuz there are more computers in a stealth airplane than in 2 jumbo jets.

@reggieoverton121

2 жыл бұрын

@@francisfrancis6624 I didn’t say they couldn’t implement all of you stated. I think it comes with a price that doesn’t warrant value. I do agree, it would be a good nice to have.

@francisfrancis6624

2 жыл бұрын

@@reggieoverton121 Great. I just want to say that manufacturers of aircraft should think very seriously about going to the next level. I'm sure a computer and some good software-minded people could come up with a cheap solution. I do not think it will break the bank. Just that manufacturers are stuck in a grove for decades and too lazy to innovate. Checklists are dinosaurs.

Please do not touch the PFD and MFD screens...

Man, When you buy a plane that you don’t know how to start yet! Nice !

@ryanhutchinsen

6 ай бұрын

He's in the air. You're on the ground. them's be the breaks.

nice Airplane poor ability to mount your video camera to capture a nice Flying experience for other to enjoy

@goldenoldie3524

2 жыл бұрын

Agree. Rick.

2:03 My goodness, can't you maximize that text you are squinting at down there? My trainer would ball up and crumple a piece of paper that small if he saw me using it.

The guy in the left seat ain't got it. Too much for him to handle.

@ryanhutchinsen

6 ай бұрын

He's there and you aren't. He wins by default.

a millionaire's toy

For such an expensive aircraft, the specs are a bit lame. Used $2,000,000.00, Normal Cruise: 262 kts Economy Cruise: 225 kts for a turboprop. Useful load with full fuel 1000nm, 331 Lb (maybe two women with their baggage). Just saying.

It’s pronounced turban, not turbyne.

@jaredyng

3 ай бұрын

It can be pronounced either way.

Lies, damned lies, and statistics. The Meridian is a good plane. That said ... Fill up the tanks and it's a two place airplane with limited luggage. If that fills your mission, you have come to the right place.

Do you just like the sound of your own voice? Personally I would not want to fly with this guy, He is lost in the details instead of flying the airplane..

@bangaloremusic

2 жыл бұрын

yeesh the definition of heads down and way behind

@markmark1osufan35

2 жыл бұрын

Well, I don’t know anything about flying an airplane, which is quite a left brain exercise. But to spend ALL THAT MONEY and risk one’s life, I’d be talking out loud too and making damn sure I’m doing everything right and I know exactly where everything is and what I’m doing. The last thing I’d want is an accident report that states, “pilot error.” Then everybody would be saying, “what an idiot! How could he have forgotten that?”

@dethray1000

Жыл бұрын

cry baby whiners--he is talking to us-not you jac as

20 min video doesn’t start till 13 min mark do you really think people want to watch you fumble with a check list? How about fuel flows, time to climb, anything?

@goldenoldie3524

9 ай бұрын

"fumble". Ouch. Thx. Rick

Sorry, but guy in the left seat is not ready for this aircraft. He likes to show but is not flying like a pro. Clumsy on the comms, nervous attitude, missing all the relevant call-outs and checks. When he gets in trouble in IMC it’s over. Advise to fly at least 100 hours with a professional safety pilot.

Nice airplane, I'm SURE you have the skill to fly it, however, You have made a very boring video. Had to stop this @ 7 min. Couldn't take it any more

Does the emergency switch stay illuminated the whole flight?

What awful filming. You might as well give that thing to me, you’re never gonna fly it.

Shitty pilot. He won’t last long. Daddy’s money