Beautiful job. Actually brought tears to my eyes. Your perseverance shows a lot about your character. Having a supportive wife like that says a lot about your marriage.

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

3 жыл бұрын

She's the best wife ever. Thank you for watching.

@THEGOGETTERSINVEST

2 жыл бұрын

You definitely have a keeper! So much hard work, congrats on everything!

I dropped a couple of tears in the end... beautiful story. I own a C172K I imported from TX in 2012 (Im in Argentina), and spent almost 2yrs working on it until she finally turned from N46406 into LV-CWK and got the airworthiness certification, so I know very well what all of this means to you. Great work my friend, having a supporting wife is a pilar for a project like this, and having good friends to lend you a hand is priceless. Enjoy! Fly safe and good winds!

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! You DO know the joy in the transformation of LV-CWK. Did you fly it down to Argentina from Texas?

Absolutely beautiful!!! And the adoration of the pilot from his lady, is amazing!!!

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

2 жыл бұрын

She’s the best…!

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

2 жыл бұрын

She’s the best…!

There are so many Aircraft abandoned across this world and there are so many A&P schools that would love to have them to teach there students. It is great to see her fly again, it brought tears to my eyes, beautiful.

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching. I’m really glad you liked it. If you get a chance, please follow my progress on the J5 cub I’m working on now. It will be a long haul but I’m enjoying the process.

I wish my wife would say those words! Great restoration video, the best I’ve seen yet!

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

3 жыл бұрын

Gregory, thank you for the kind words and, yes, I am a lucky man.

@eugeneweaver3199

3 жыл бұрын

LOL!

I'm shivering. Pure emotions! Thank you David! I never pilot an airplane in my life and that's a great thing to do... but piloting something you took care so much with your own hands should be one of the greatest emotion in life.

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

3 жыл бұрын

Joe, Thanks for the nice note...The first flight definitely had my attention.

I was fascinated by this . . . it takes a lot to do it for sure but I have no doubt that the pride and sense of achievement is a great reward. I have owned my 67 172h w/ Cont O-300d for 23 years . . . you got yourself a beauty!

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind words. The first time i flew in a Cessna 170 with an O300 I was smitten and i was just a kid. Such a nice engine! Thanks again.

I got goosebumps at the end! Holy labor of love! The amount of energy put into a project like this is amazing! Way to film it along the way too!

The care and detail you put into this shows amazing character, and the supportive words from your wife are inspirational. To watch something go from a eye sore to a thing of beauty made my day. It is beautiful! I pray for many years of enjoyment and happiness for you both! Kudos sir, job well done.

Thank you for sharing. I chocked up when you guys put the wings on at the airfield. Forever blue skys my friend.

Wow! This brought tears to my eyes!!! Seeing a man undertake such a huge endeavor and beautifully accomplish his goals, with the love & support of family and friends is what succeeding in life is all about. Congratulations, sir!

Dave, I watched this with some envy.....I sold my 1956 Cessna 172 in 2016 and wished since then that I would have kept it and done the same restoration you did. The restoration is beautiful, I love the detail you put into the mechanical items, replacing the cables makes you look at each pully and and clean and lubricate them. I'm sure every system in the airplane got looked at very closely. I always had somewhat stiff controls that bugged the hell out of me. Trimming the elevator was always a hunting game to get it just right for cross countries. There is no real justifiable reason to own an airplane but we do it anyway. My airplane was and ugly duckling that that roamed the ramps of a few airports. Your swan is beautiful and you should many compliments and be welcomed by the airport geezers when you walk in th "Pilots" door from the ramp. Congratulations on an outstanding job! Mike Denning

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

3 жыл бұрын

Mike, thanks for watching. I love straight tail Cessna's and it's only by chance that i restored this particular non-straight tail 172. You're right about knowing every pulley and cable in the airplane. There are WAY more pulleys in that airplane than i care to count and yes, everyone was cleaned and re-lubricated. Go get yourself another straight tail. Thanks again Mike and good luck.

What a wonderful video, you brought that ole gal back to life. Great job and congrats sir.

Nice job David.....Another Skyhawk saved from the scrap heap. Really like to see people preserve these old birds.

@twistedyogert

3 жыл бұрын

Why do people throw them out? They last forever. How many cars made that same year are on the streets?

@chester8420

3 жыл бұрын

@@twistedyogert If you had any idea the amount of money and time he put into it, you would understand why. He spent 4 years of his life on it! He could have bought a much newer model 172 with decent avionics and a low time engine for the same money, 4 years less work and been flying it those 4 years instead of working on it. Now he has a very nice, near perfect aircraft, but it is still 50+ years old and it cost him.

@twistedyogert

3 жыл бұрын

@@chester8420 I wonder why it was put in a boneyard to begin with.

@chester8420

3 жыл бұрын

@@twistedyogert I have never seen this plane in person, but judging from the pictures I would say it got abandoned because it WAS a worn out, old, broken, outdated piece of crap that needed 10X its value just to get airworthy. I do not know any facts about the plane, but I will make a few speculations.. It is a 60's model 172 and those aren't the most sought after years. I am assuming its continental motor was probably run out, and those aren't the most desirable engine anyway. Those physical damage issues in the photos may seem like easy to fix, but in the USA repair work like that has to be done by (or approved by) a certified aircraft mechanic. It would cost a person many thousands of dollars just to repair the skins. The interior was trash, the avionics and radios were dinosaurs even assuming they are working. I could go on. He has probably over $50k worth of hard parts put on the plane plus paint. Also 4 years worth of labor and a buddy IA to give a signature and do paperwork. Now he has a beautiful masterpiece plane, but not really a desirable model, a low horsepower engine, non ADSB compliant avionics, and an iPad for navigation. I don't know whether the plane was sentimental, or if the guy just likes a project, but the end results looks AWESOME!!!! I hope I don't sound critical, cause I am not. I am impressed!

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

2 жыл бұрын

Ask me if I prefer restoring airplanes vs. flying them….

WOW, amazing job. I am always amazed to see so many planes that sit on the ramp and this happens. Great job.

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

2 жыл бұрын

Dear Arrow pilot, glad you watched. Working on a 1941 Piper J5A currently

What an incredible story, David. A well deserved moment at the end, taking off. Beautiful livery too. Thanks for uploading👍

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

Beautiful aircraft and a Great time of family gathering and friends to accompany one another for this special 4 years of the love that each of you all did and thank God for allowing for this day to come to fly and what a fantastic paint job and congratulations

I loved this video! She is a great plane! Thanks for sharing your long journey with us!

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, if you get a chance watch my Piper J5A series

David - fantastic work and you are an inspiration. I fly my 66-g every chance I get and love every minute of it. Stay safe and enjoy!

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

3 жыл бұрын

Mine was test flown 12/29/1965. Thanks for watching.

I like to think that somewhere two guys named Vic and Clyde have a smile on their face and a tear in their eyes. It turned out amazing.

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for saying so, Colin.

I am an engineer. I've built so much stuff in my life. Im 67. Amazing job. Its back to life.

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

7 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching.

Came out beautifully! Amazing work!

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

My you and your wife enjoy many years of flying your plane. This project was equal to having build a kit plane. Lots of time and effort that will always be remembered by its owner.

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

2 жыл бұрын

Very true and thank you for the blessing.

Outstanding work. Congrats!!!

Congratulations on completing this awesome project! Thanks for sharing.

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

2 жыл бұрын

Good times

Congratulations on an outstanding achievement Dave! And thank you for showing us what pure inspiration can achieve! First plane I ever flew was an old 172, just gotta love them!

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

2 жыл бұрын

Graham, Thanks for you kind words. If you haven't done so, check out my other Piper J-5 series...long road ahead but good clean fun.

well done! love everything about this project.

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

2 жыл бұрын

Flew it out to Block Island last weekend.

Thanks for posting this up. It was very enjoyable to watch. I especially enjoyed your wife's reaction on the first flight.

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, She really surprised me with her reaction! We were both biting our nails that morning!

It makes my heart so full of good feelings to see a bunch of guys take on the job of bringing her back to life I have a lotta respect for you guys and lady’s , I have many memories in a 152 I learns to fly and many hours in a 172, there’s a special place in my heart for those memories and thank you for bringing those memories back to me. God bless

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

2 жыл бұрын

Wow!, I'm glad you liked it.

Beautiful! Congratulations Sir! I wishes you many hours of enjoyment. CAVU to you.

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

3 жыл бұрын

John, Many thanks and CAVU to you also.

Fantastic work and Great video! You were blessed with the finest crew to help you restore this classic!

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I do have the best support crew but mostly the bestest wife.

Outstanding accomplishment and beautiful work. She will serve your mission for years to come. Great to see another Cessna back in the air.

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

3 жыл бұрын

That's the plan!

Wow. Incredible documentary. What dedication!

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

2 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed everything but the interminable paint stripping

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

What a transformation!!! Interior is WOW!! Now new avionics!!! Great job!

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, maybe just ADSB out.

Congratulations, what a beautiful job you did. So many of those start out with the best intentions and never get finished. Wish you many safe hours of flying.

Felt like a love story ! Thanks for sharing, amazing journey ❤️

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

2 жыл бұрын

Haha, it was a love story. Thanks for watching

Only way I can describe it is simply inspirational, thank you so much for sharing!

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for saying so

Wow - just WOW! As if the restoration wasn't enough then you had to put together this amazing video presentation to share. GREAT JOB!! No clue how this showed up in my feed, but so glad it did. Tailwinds!!!

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad it ended up in your feed. Thanks again.

This was a wonderful story. Thank you for sharing it. I have a 1957 172. Love the sound of that O-300. Best wishes for many hours of flight.

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Greg, I love those straight tail 172’s.

Wow! Is all i can say. No words can describe the love and care that went into this restoration. Great job!

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Nathan, I’m glad you liked it. Watch my other series on a Piper J5A I’m working on currently.

Tears to eyes……good job….congratulations to you and your wife….many years of flying 👍🏼

You are such an inspiration! Beautiful!

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

What a great restoration and an equally great video of the process.

Awesome video. What great memories you've got during the restoration, and the future memories with your flying adventures to come.

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

2 жыл бұрын

Steve, thanks for your kind words and thanks for watching.

David....congratulations on your restoration, your video, and wonderful and supportive wife and crew. I have watched your video many times and I'm inspired by your dedication.

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

3 жыл бұрын

Skyking, thank you for your kind words. We should say supportive and BEAUTIFUL wife...Thanks again.

Fantastic looking airplane and, great work. Thanks for sharing and, happy flying.

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks, but do'nt look too closely, LOL.

Nice to see you flying thank you for the video have a great day

Absolutely wonderful! Such an inspiring video. Your wife is hilarious too!

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

3 жыл бұрын

She’s the best!

Beautiful project. Thanks for sharing

Sir this is an absolutely wonderful video. Thank you for sharing it with us. It is amazing how much life is left in old, abandoned airplanes.

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching, check out my others on a 1941 Piper J5

Well David, I must admit, this one made me misty eyed especially at the end. I know what kind of will power it takes to start and finish a long project like that because I just finished a 5 year body off restoration down to every nut and bolt on a 1972 Corvette. I have my pilot’s license also and I wish I could do a restoration like you just did on a 172 (my favorite plane). What choked me up the most is the adoration of your wife. You have a real sweetie pie right there. Don’t ever take her for granted and hug her real tight every chance you get. My wife was my greatest supporter. Sadly she passed in 2015. Liked and subscribed!

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

2 жыл бұрын

Rodger thank for subscribing. Somehow I missed responding to you. So you know a thing or two about sticking to a project through thick and thin. I’m very glad you liked the video but more importantly I’m sorry about the loss of your wife. I don’t know what I’d do without mine. Peace brother.

@rogerd9150

2 жыл бұрын

@@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a I really appreciate your thoughtful reply David! Yes although I made it through my long project, I’m not sure I could commit to another one like it. But perhaps someday I’ll run across that special project that I can’t resist doing. I wish you and your wife a continued long and special life together. Take care!

What a wonderful video, it's nice to see old airplanes get back into the air! Amazing work, it looks fantastic! 😛👍

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Wow, that is awesome. great to see the support you had along the way as well

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

2 жыл бұрын

John, thanks for watching, try out my Piper J5A series if you’re interested.

Thanks for a heart warming story. Congratulations and please accept my condolences for the passing of your friend Sal. Wonderful video!

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Sal was a great friend and was a trusted advisor on this project. He always advised me to, "stay within the tolerance", meaning, if my intent at the outset of the project was to restore this an make it a show plane then do whatever it take to accomplish that goal. In my case the objective was to make a highly airworthy airplane that was presentable. Definitely not a show piece but presentable and safe.

You also refurbished my soul! Congrats fo doing such a great job ! 💜

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

A true labor of love!

Yeah I won't lie, I teared up at the end. SO many planes restorations are started, not many are ever finished. To have the love and support of so many people is amazing. I wish you and your wife many happy hours flying your 172.

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, I’m glad you enjoyed the video.

Congratulations! Nice job!! Thanks for sharing

One of the guys in our COPA 97 group bought a baffed out C-172 a few years back and stripped it down then rebuilt it and registered it as an amateur built. It has worked out great for him. He loves it. Had a Piper Tri-Pacer that was registered as an amateur built before that.

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

3 жыл бұрын

I was under the impression that converting a type certificated aircraft to Experimental was a big deal. Thanks for watching.

Congratulations and what a special memory to have your father assist. Excellent video production.

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I assisted him on his home built when I was a teenager.

What a pleasure to watch!! Wishing you blue skies and safe flying

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching.

Gorgeous restoration. Love the colour scheme. Happy flying!

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching.

Just awesome! Congratulations.. That was a huge job and she looks beautiful!

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! You might like this also?

Well done Dave! I loved the video. Beautiful plane all over again

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words.

Just came across your video. The dedication involved in this project deserves nothing but respect. Congrats all the way around.

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

3 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!

Very nice work. Congratulations on a beautiful C 172.

Congratulations. This video encapsulates flying. work, support, love and respect.. i'm getting misty watching it again..

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the nice note.

Simply amazing job!

Wow, amazing and beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing. RIP Salvatore.

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

3 жыл бұрын

Amen on Sal. He would check up on me to make sure I was working in tolerance. Tolerance in this context was to not stray from the objective of making a presentable airworthy airplane.

@TigerMarine62

3 жыл бұрын

@@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a That you did my friend, that you did. Again 👍

Congratulations! Your video is very inspiring and you have a beautiful family, friends and Cessna 172G.

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I am the luckiest man alive

Well done. Reminds me of my 4 year restoration of my 1950 Bonanza. Wish i had documented my journey as well as you did. Congratulations!!

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

3 жыл бұрын

I’d love to do a Bonanza, I just love the way they look and sound.

Well done ! I’m impressed

Amazing job! Very inspirational!

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeremy, I’m glad you enjoyed the video.

Great job and great support from the wife. Nice looking 172.

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

3 жыл бұрын

Billy, Thanks, couldn't have done it without her.

Awesome! That's one lucky Cessna to be found by you. It looks better than new. I know you are very proud, take care and stay safe.

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words, I did very much miss not having a project.

Amazing! Your dedication and hard work for this project is remarkable. Doing this all by your self is absolutely stunning. Many happy landings!

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, I like working on long term projects so doing it myself was very comfortable. Thanks again.

Awesome beautiful story and job ☺️ Thanks for sharing 🙏🏾

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed

Beautiful job on your Cessna sir. Very inspirational!

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

2 жыл бұрын

Alexei, thanks for watching and thanks for you kind words.

What an absolutly lovely video, and what a great aircraft the old 172

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

11 ай бұрын

Thank you Mike, thanks for watching

Beautiful restoration and great music!

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you...I thought it fitting music. Thanks again...Grommet

What a pleasent well made video, nice music too. Much love in the air! Thanks for posting it ✨

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you too! I liked the music also...but I must warn you that I'm a bit of a Dead Head...Just sayin.

@fettlerjohn3419

3 жыл бұрын

@@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a I've heard of a Dead Head sticker on a Cadilac, how about a Dead Head sticker on a Cessna! 👍

Thank you for posting this, I know this was a lot of work,Thank you.

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome

Great job David! What a fantastic job. Master craftsman.

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Cory, just don’t look too closely!

Inspires me to start flying again !, Great job, admire your persistence to see the job through.

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

3 жыл бұрын

Ron, go start flying again! Persistence...hum. I just wanted to recover my investment. Thanks for watching.

Great plane! Great Video! Thanks for sharing!

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

2 жыл бұрын

John, glad you come over to watch. I’m documenting the restoration of a Piper J5a. Subscribe and keep you up to date on that little project.

Well done David. Nothing more impressive from taking a long gone airplane and giving it new life. Well done.

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

3 жыл бұрын

Good clean(but expensive) fun...Thanks for watching.

Excellent video and really enjoyed it. Loved the song in the background! Great job!!

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

3 жыл бұрын

Pat, Thanks! I'm a bit of a Dead head so I needed something...appropriate.

You should be very proud. What a test in patience and determination. I’m very impressed.

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching, Don

Love this! Great work and perseverance. We have a 1966 fully restored G model, N3815L. Smiled when I saw the n-number on your panel.

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Likely two serial numbers apart. Mine was test flown on 12/29/1965. I really don’t know if it’s a 65 or 66. Thanks for watching

@airbill1

3 жыл бұрын

@@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a I’m in Blairstown, NJ but run a corporate flight department and fly out of Bedford, MA (Global 6000). I commute past you to work and often fly up instead of driving. Would love to get these two birds together for a picture and share stories. Email me at airbill2@aol.com and I can swap contact info. PS. If you want a tour of the Global, happy to provide.

Great job on the restoration, and thanks for sharing it!

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

What a fine story, great restoration and a beautiful plane. Well done to you, your good helpers and not to forget your wife. Happy landings from Norway.

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

2 жыл бұрын

Dear Hans from the ice and snow. Thank you for watching

Fantastic. Great work. Congratulations!

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Oshkosh '21! If we are lucky enough to have the fly-in this year, that is...

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah Baby!!!! Oshkosh 2021!!! Wut, Wut!

Thank you for sharing your journey.

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Absolutely stunning job! So glad to see that bird get a new lease on life. Kudos to you sir 👏👏👏

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! just don't look TOO closely.

a pleasure to watch. great work. have fun ! cheers from germany

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

2 жыл бұрын

Lieber Deutscher danke fürs Zuschauen

Absolutely awesome job! I loved seeing you bring a beautiful girl back to life! Enjoy, you deserve it! Blue skies!!!!!

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

Great video! Hopefully we'll get to see some more flight time videos of this great Cessna.

Amazing job man, I enjoyed watching and what a great final product

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

I love it. Great work and great video. Tanks

@DavidBuyakCessna172GPiperJ5a

3 жыл бұрын

Rob, Thank you very much! It was lots of fun.