Jimmy, I sure hope you’re going to keep the 66 yr old 310 and use the other one for parts, etc. Your Aluminum Silver Bullet is the coolest thing I’ve ever seen…man it’s historic! So, again, save the 66 yr old 310 Silver Bullet…over, out!
It's too bad that modern aircraft have so many fiberglass cowls and plastic fairings, you just can't strip them down and polish like you can the older aircraft.
So Jimmy that looks like a hugely expensive and labor intensive project. I guess you prioritize and dive in. Too bad I live in Comefornia too far to give a hand
It was great seeing Juan Browne pop up on your adventure! He is a staple of my day, as are you. He is a previous USAF pilot, an A&P, a current American Airlines pilot, a Dad and owns a 310, as well as, a Husky and a Bonanza. When he popped up on your 310 recovery episode, I smiled.
@Strphen Reese, Definitely affirmative on what you have to say about Juan Browne!!! What a great channel he has, as he's so down to Earth, but still has a wealth of experience and knowledge with so many things... Aviation, Busch/Commercial/GA / Vintage aircraft Piloting skills, Little League involvement, Dirt Bike trail riding, military experience... Juan is one of the best sources of information and advice with so many things... Just a Darned Good Guy!!!
@@georgobergfell I'm thinking that the 310 is a better plane than the Bonanza... Even though the performance might be similar to each other , the 310 has the safety and ROC advantage that 2-engines offer... And it has a higher payload capacity than what the Bonanza has... It is expensive to fly any twin engines plane that uses 25 GPH, but it also can provide excellent service for that amount of fuel and time usage.... And my guess is the resale values of simple/effective planes, like the 310's when sold in airworthy condition, will be fetching top-dollars, just as so many of the classic cars & trucks already have, from the 50's-80's.... People really like things that are simple, but still work... Planes like this '56 310 fit into that catagory very nicely... And planes like the 310's can adapt quite well to hauling high priority cargo , to airports with fairly short runways, all while the pilot is building-up time flying a twin.... It is attributes like these , that tend to help these planes become attractive to those who are looking for a good reliable rig that works....
Morning Jimmy! Don't 'goad' your local FSDO, us YTubers are 'low hanging fruit'...Don't worry or feel pressured to make Airventure 22 in the 310, too much work to do, the tires alone are weeks out from delivery. Yes, you have no Oxygen, remember the bottle is missing from it's bracket behind the baggage bulkhead. ;-) Jb
Out of 260K subscribers and almost 20k views in the first 3H you know a couple have to work for the FAA, granted we don’t know if he got a “ferry permit” but all you need is a FSDO employee with an axe to grind and it’ll be at the least a headache that ibuprofen won’t fix.
Thanks Jimmy for sticking to the save the 310.. and retaining sanity, and adding another airplane, instead of spending 320987 weeks trying to re-build the existing one. The magnitude of the electrical work alone.. is staggering. Good luck with getting the sup par parts swapped out and getting her to Oshkosh.
Back in the early 80's when I was young I worked for a small 135 operation and degreased the under bellies of a C 310 , C 340 and C401 as well as Beech 18 and a Beech Baron . I can still feel the degreaser running down my arms as I lay on my back on a creeper . I loved all those planes !
I LOVED the look of that last shot with the two 310's! I wish there was a way.... Anyway I hope you save the Silver Bullet. It looks like an historic plane, like Amelia Earhart or Wiley Post could come popping out of it at any time. Can't wait for the next installment. Cheers!
yea, just went down the youtube rabbit hole and watched the vids with this flying airstream , i hope you keep this airframe , clean her up and puts new life in her because i just find something about the plane and dont want her to be parted out or scrapped
My first aircraft job was production flight test-avionics technician at Cessna assigned to 310s and 340s in 1977. I really liked the 310 a lot. Later worked on 402, 404, 414, 421, 425, 441, 435, 500, 650, and 208 models, but 310s were my favorites. Later, after working in experimental, I ended up in engineering and was responsible for retrofit drawings to replace generators with alternators. Your videos remind me how much I love aircraft and also remind me of how many wonderful people I met over the years. Thanks!
My late father-in-law ( WW2 mechanic, major airline mechanic, flight engineer and 727 captain) said this regarding oil leaks - "you have to lubricate the fuselage". Jimmy, you have a well lubricated fuselage!
The starboard engine is leaking... seeping oil like a Wright radial engine, the port engine is seeping more like a Pratt & Whitney radial. Tires are shot, brakes are shot, struts "iffy", electrical issues, but it runs... just like a vintage car!
Jimmy, don’t know if the following is part of your oil usage problem but thought I’d offer my experience in case it may help. I have owned my 310 for 22 years. I have found that it is useless to put and try to keep 12 quarts oil in the engines, it will just spit it out. I fill my oil to 10 quarts and add at about 8.5. It is happy with this and oil usage normal with little or no oil needed to be used between oil changes. Hope this helps.
I concur. I've owned my 310C for 23 years, and previously owned a 310D for 13 years. Running at 10 quarts results in very little oil consumption, but topping to 12 quarts results in spitting out 1 to 2 quarts in the first hour. Not twisting the dipstick to lock it will make it look like you struck oil. The external leaks may actually be small, a little oil goes a long way on an airplane. I recommend changing to REAL (a brand name) valve cover gaskets, that is a definite necessity.
Got my Multi-engine in a 1956 C-310 40 years ago, was a hot rod for me going from single engine trainers. I flew many 56-65 era C 310s they were all about the same, old half the equipment not working but legal to fly. Flew many old multi radials flying cargo etc and they were much like the old C 310 hot in the summer cold in the winter heaters never work, but flying then was mostly with vor/adf no loran or gps, I did go on to fly jets @510 what a different world.
Bought an agcat with an AC system installed, the compressor was shoved between cyl 4/5 and belt driven by a backing plate behind the hub, a spare belt ziptied to the spark plug loom wrapped in foil because you have to take the prop off to swap belts otherwise. Inside, the blower was mounted in front of the stick between the rudder pedals and pointed toward the seat. What that meant is at full blast your rod and bearings got frostbite while the rest of you baked in a greenhouse without any airflow. Was more trouble than it was worth, radials just aren't meant to be flown in comfort. Open cockpit at 10K was pretty nice during the summer though.
@@Skinflaps_Meatslapper Yes sir you are correct I flew DC-3s and BE-18s spraying for mosquitoes. We did at night in the beginning without gps very intense flying when sunset to sunrise we were first to use gps a game changer later we used onboard air data and night vision. Miss it was best real flying job.
@@dsonictube Nice, was that up north? I know a guy that still uses an old 18 to spray mosquitos down south, but he does it all during the day. Some kind of new bacteria or something that kills mosquitos rather than chemicals. I started doing night work with the big retract lights like this 310 has plus some additional lights pointing at an angle on the wingtips for turning, but I've since upgraded to NVG's as well. You still use the lights, but now you're able to see the stuff that isn't lit up too. I don't think I'd do any of that with a radial though, that exhaust plume really lights up the wing at night and makes it hard to see anything to your right.
@@Skinflaps_Meatslapper I sprayed for the whole state of Florida mostly treetop at night was on instruments cause a lot of areas were all black at night like ocean and many of my turns were over dark water timing was key
Es verdad pero al no darle una capa de cicromate y luego pintarlo lo expones a la corrosión. También es peligroso si estás cerca del mar o en clima húmedo.
Jimmy you make a very scary situation seem funny. You are the Hoovie's Garage of aviation. You are the king of hooptie aircraft. You crack me up! Just don't crack up in a plane because you are very entertaining!
Good thing you have extra parts... Jimmy Sky King. It's not over until the 310 Mighty Mouse sings once again and you may as well forget any set deadlines for airshow events. Nose to the grindstone... Clear Prop!
Looks like your new 310 has good Bones. Take all the good used and new parts from the original 310 and transplant to the new 310. Take your time and you will end up with a really nice 310. Oshkosh can wait until 2023. Good Luck I'll be following your adventures.
Awesome update Jimmy, I fell out of my chair laughing at the beacon gravel in a blender segment. Not sure how the money to noise generators get well from here but I know you have mighty mouse parts - although lots of rules i don't understand about what you can / can't do. Thanks again for the video and above all, way to stay with it and get to this point!
Hey Jimmy, make sure you have Dr Phil check out those main gears for cracks. Our 54 cracked so bad we had to replace a wing rib. And also you might want to just go ahead and install the side brace kit so you’ll have never have to worry about it. Those cracks are very hard to find. I’d hate to see a gear collapse.
Hey Jimmy! Been following your journey out of ABQ. Love to see your making progress. I am going to be at Osh Kosh and would love to meet you. And I hope to see the 310 there in person! Best wishes, and if you ever come through NM again, feel free to reach out!
Also have an experienced 310 shop do the annual gear rigging ASAP it will take 6-8 hours. These antique 310s have had quite a few gear incidents. The silver bullet all polished up will look incredible! Can't wait for the next posting!
I've been really enjoying your videos Jimmy. Thanks so much. Your production quality has also been improving. But after watching that last landing I realised that your flying skills are also getting better. You were never bad, and your airmanship has always been great, but as an old instructor, I just get that "gut feeling" that these past few months experiences that you have had flying are honing your skills. Keep it up mate. Cheers, from Downunder.
The "Silver Bullet" 310 looks like an aircraft with good bones and shouldn't need a complete gut job to make it a nice, reliable airplane . Best wishes on the successful completion of the 310 saga. Look forward to the T-6 and Mig-15 videos.
I gotta say I like the split wind shield over the new 310's one peice wind shield. Well Jimmt you definitely have enough spare engine parts now to make two good engines and maybe two spares. I hope the whit 310 will maybe find a home where someone is willing to take the time needed to make it air worthy again or possibly a cool static display.
Hey Jimmy, you're vids are lots of fun, my first plane ride was in a 310 in 1966 so I have an affection for these ol birds. I can't help but worry about the old brake lines and tires. Proper performance of both these is essential for the most important part of flight..landing Rubber that old has drastically weakened to a point that is waaayyy below even the lowest standards and failure of either is deadly and a cheap fix! Thanks Jimmy and be safe!
Hey I'm a Jimmy to...lol I just subscribed because of the last video on this plane. What a find. I'm not a pilot but i love planes and have multi sim platforms. I think this plane is awesome. Its just the right size and all the shinny metal...lol ...And i love the door latch to. safe and secure. It has so many lines on it you can get lost. The interior is wonderful. What a classic. I hope you get to restore it to working order and never park it. Love the channel!
Never thought I'd like a twin, but your 'new' silver bullet 310 looks great, and considering you limbed it cross country and are still alive, I'm impressed!
Ha, checking the fuel level on a 66 year old airplane with a stick...I've done the same on an R22 back in 2007-08 when I was a CFI in Melbourne, FL. Helicopter CFI, CFII here. The Silver Bullet is a beautiful old 310. Please keep her just the way she is...once you get her built with parts from the other 310, that is.
Ok Mister, you showed Moses Lake, Washington area as Auburn, CA for a starting point. You fly planes and have to chart your route to do so. I just thought that was pretty hilarious 😆!
Jimmy, I think you made a good buy on a great looking airplane. Looking forward to all the upgrades and the "High Polish". I did have an issue with you having your young son accompanying you on the long trip home in a somewhat questionable aircraft. Keep the videos coming.
I’ve been watching Jimmy for a while now and I think he’s a lot more methodical and detail oriented then his funny outspoken video character and a much better pilot then any other UA-camr I watch so I’m sure he had great confidence before bringing his boy along 👍
Jimmy, I just bought a '76 Corvette, and know well all the LITTLE things that pop up on classic transportation. Keep up the good work, and Songbird will fly again shinny and proud.
Hey Jimmy if you are ever around the Washington,Thompson or Augusta ga would love to meet you. Love your videos I am definitely a car guy but your videos give me the vigor to get my pilot license 1 day..
Oh my gosh Jimmy! I just love watching your videos. You are very similar to another guy I watch, Derek Bieri from his channel Vice Grip Garage. You're the airplane guy and he's the car guy! Love watching you both do your passions! Many fun leisure hours spent on watching says this 62 yo retired aircraft maintenance tech USAF and Boeing afterwards. Classic car guy too. Keep going guys!
My 310D leaked oil like that too. I'd jump out grab a rag and wipe off the gear doors, check the gas and fill it up with oil. Went to Alaska and back plus around the country a few times. Great machine but constant maintenance, said I'd never own another plane with 24 sparkplugs haha.
Por algo es recordado con respeto en la U S AIR FORCE como el viejo Blue Canoe . Se uso muchos años como bimotor de enlace y transporte de autoridades.
Nice looking airframe. Glad you made it home without enroute delays. Will be interesting to see what it took to bring the silver lady up to par once you get all the maintenance caught up. You have the services of a good flat engine mech. No doubt you will follow his advice. Many of us have had to deal with issues with chrome cylinders, choked cylinders, etc. in years past. Will be interesting to see what you do with the engines.
Great looking plane. I love the polish finish. At least you know where there is a parts plane sitting. Im sure many of your new parts will find their new home in the silver bullet!
What a classic GREAT plane!!! It has problems that are very typical with most things that are this age... Hoses, strut seals, brake pads, brake caliper seals, maybe the rotors can be turned-but IDK, various lights not working, a few instruments that need some lovin, the eng oil leaks are probably coming from: blow-by , possibly from rings that are not properly seated, and replace the valve cover gaskets.... Closely check the rockers and the valve stems when the covers are off, make adjustments as necessary... On the R/H engine, I would take the jugs (one at a time) off of each piston, to check for proper cylinder wall , piston assembly, rod bearing looseness, and rings status & condition... Check what the valves look like, while You're in there, get a good look at the cam & lifters. Especially the chrome cylinders... You might find that all of the original cross-hatch is worn smooth... If the pistons & rings are within specs. , Chances are, a decent hone job will get these jugs back to the point where the rings can properly break-in and properly seat to the cylinders... Something that is very important, about internal engine sealing, is it can prevent detonation, reduce internal carbon build-up, improve power, reduce fuel consumption and reduce engine temperatures.... You can spend a lot of time & money on parts / services to do this work getting this plane airworthy, and it will be well worth it... Why? Because You will have a genuine CERTIFICATED aircraft that so many people who love flying, prefer to have. The larger / more complex planes tend to develop so many issues as they get older... Yours is naturally aspirated, no super expensive turbo and exhaust systems to deal with, but it still has the benefit of fuel injection, which can be a huge advantage to prevent induction icing issues. The simplicity of design is what attracts so many people to planes like this one... See about selling the Glass-Air to enable you to drive a p/u back to Auburn, Ca. , to get that trailer full of parts for Your 310... That the guy You bought it from has....Jimmy, this is the one , that You should focus on... Way better than many of the more Hi-Tech, but troublesome planes out there Amigo...
Hello there cowboy here again absolutely fantastic can't wait to see the finished product should be epic we'll be watching always remember Jimmy be safe healthy and happy God Bless see ya soon 🤠
Good to see the Plant City Airport. Many was the morning flights out of there to N. Wilkesboro NC. Worked across the street for 8 years - GATSBY Spas. Keep up the cool videos and be safe.
Dr. Jimmy, please please update something for Saturday morning. Its like my morning coffee to see what your up to or else my day is going to be a bit cranky. This was a nice update.
I was in the USAF dealing with T-37 Tweets and T-38 Talons. Struts leak. If the aircraft sits for 84 hours the struts leak significantly. Hangar queens that sit for months have even more significant strut leaks. Good news is that once you refurbish the strut and from them on do proper due diligence regarding daily strut inflation and lubrication servicing the struts last a long time. Replacement tires, wheels, brake system components are all probably available. The pilots loved to see brand new tires on Friday as they prepared for weekend cross country training flights. If they saw new brakes in the aircraft maintenance book they were even happier. Nothing like doing screaming decelerations on some other service's airfield as you flew around the Continental USA.
Jimmy, you are like the Vice Grip Garage of flying. Takes so e big ones to fly that rig cross-country, glad you are going to save it though. Beautiful machine.
Very interesting channel! Just curious, what are your ratings and type qualifications? I notice that you add a lot of humor in your videos but deep down you must be one serious pilot. Its interesting to see these oh so familiar steam gauges, love the new digital glass but at times I think I would suffer overload with all the info. Last serious flying for me was the late 70's early 80's. went back to recertify in 95 but had to drop out as my daughter was born and the YL was not too keen at my flying GA. Keep up the good work and interesting videos!
How is this thing in annual? Did he get a ferry permit for all of the flights he has done? What about ADSB? Both Plant City and Seminole Lake are in the Mode C veil of two Class B airports. If he didn't get some kind of waiver he might get himself in hot water here.
You are a very brave man!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Watch you every episode but every time I ask......why! Love your presentation style, it is informative and fun to listen to!!
Hey jimmy would love to see the video of the mig 15 flying. I am from where you picked it up from and always wondered if I’d ever get to see it in the air. I work at that business that was beside the hanger it was stored it and I’m sure my dad would also love to see it in the air
Hey Jimmy!!! Pretty sure if you remove and disassemble the rotating Beacon. You will be able too Clean ,Inspect, and Lube it! Unless something is Worn, it should be Fine!!! Clean, Inspect, and Lube!!! Good Luck!!!
Love your channel. I know absotlutely nothing about airplianes or flying, but I do have quite a bit of boating experience. So, what I am most perplexted by is the "Non-Counter Rotating Properllers. This amazes me, that all the torque would be in the same rotation. Why?
Some friendly Comments for ya as I watch the video That engine isn’t leaking Jimmy! It’s just sweating from all them BTUs. Brakes?!?! Nobody ever won a race from using the brakes to much. Pretty sure Grizzly would agree with me to some degree, if it isn’t leaking the reservoir is empty. The bank vault door analogy is fitting. Good Ole Bob Ross, and was not only Air Force but a Security Forces Defender! Hopefully you didn’t forget to return your tools to the Depo. Keep up the hard work on these old girls, more and more inspired to buy my own airplane one day. I even found your Sierra on trade-a-plane, but it’s named Brandon and not sure I could do that to myself LMAO.
Hey Jimmy, you should add "Z-Max" to your engine oil. I'm not endorsed from them or anything but this stuff has been amazing in my planes, and even cars. It's a micro lubricant, meaning is soaks into the metal and really helps on the wear and tear, and with those older engines you got its going to breathe need life into it. It's won't help woth gasket issues, your still going to need to fix that, but I think if you try it, over time you will see it's worth it.
The "I don't know what this is" is a loran. You can put in VOR and airport identifiers and it will measure the distance and give you a compass bearing. I used it in my 172 years ago. I heard they were going to start closing down the stations, but everywhere I went (up and down the east coast) it worked fine.
President Obama ordered the LORAN stations shut down in 2009. All US LORAN C stations ceased operations in 2010, and the last ones in Europe sometime in 2015. There is some discussion of starting a new, eLORAN (enhanced LORAN) system as a backup for the satellite-based systems.
Two suggestions on #2 Eng. oil consumption. 1. Check dip-stick for proper calibration. 2. try running #2 with less oil (1 or 2 qts. low). I had a Cessna 182 with a similar Continental engine and I just ran always at 1 1/2 qts. low and oil consumption got noticeably better. Enjoy Oshkosh!
Used to fly out of Plant city with my buddy in his Grumman. Met the guy that used to fly the King air out of there. Enjoy your videos. Maybe I will stop by one day to say Hi!
FYI the right side landing light was optional on the early 310s. The wiring was installed at the factory, though, so it should be easy to install one, assuming the wiring hasn't been messed with since then. Make sure you check the amperage load, though, as I believe your plane has the standard 25 amp generators, not the optional 50 a.p generators, and those retraction motors and highlights take a lot of power, running two at once could put a big strain on the charging system. The leaks on the belly of the fuselage could be leaking brake lines breaking oil lines from the engines to the oil pressure gauges. Overall, no problems that can't be corrected. I see your plane was modified to have aux fuel tanks, which were not offered until the 1958 310B, a good mod. Good luck with sealing up the leaks, and try running it at 10 quarts oil instead of 12 (I've owned early 310s go over 35 years cumulative, and they all puke a quart or to out in the first hour of operation if filled to 12, but use very little at 10 quarts). Good luck.
I like you're talking about all those issues as about old car that has many issues but you still can drive. Most ppl don't even know that brakes on many planes are the same as in a car, oil, engine...
Jimmy, I sure hope you’re going to keep the 66 yr old 310 and use the other one for parts, etc. Your Aluminum Silver Bullet is the coolest thing I’ve ever seen…man it’s historic! So, again, save the 66 yr old 310 Silver Bullet…over, out!
Put the silver bullet in a museum somewhere... I think I've seen dinosaur's that are younger than that plane. LOL
i would think so. the silver 310 is complete with a complete electrical system. The white one needs so much plus a full rewire...
Agreed, I saw a bare metal 150 once. I think it's the most elegant look for a vintage aircraft. Gorgeous and well worth saving
It's too bad that modern aircraft have so many fiberglass cowls and plastic fairings, you just can't strip them down and polish like you can the older aircraft.
So Jimmy that looks like a hugely expensive and labor intensive project. I guess you prioritize and dive in. Too bad I live in Comefornia too far to give a hand
It was great seeing Juan Browne pop up on your adventure! He is a staple of my day, as are you. He is a previous USAF pilot, an A&P, a current American Airlines pilot, a Dad and owns a 310, as well as, a Husky and a Bonanza. When he popped up on your 310 recovery episode, I smiled.
A Luscombe. He sold the Bonanza before he bought the 310
You mustn't forget the "mighty" Luscombe!
@Strphen Reese, Definitely affirmative on what you have to say about Juan Browne!!! What a great channel he has, as he's so down to Earth, but still has a wealth of experience and knowledge with so many things... Aviation, Busch/Commercial/GA / Vintage aircraft Piloting skills, Little League involvement, Dirt Bike trail riding, military experience... Juan is one of the best sources of information and advice with so many things... Just a Darned Good Guy!!!
@@georgobergfell I'm thinking that the 310 is a better plane than the Bonanza... Even though the performance might be similar to each other , the 310 has the safety and ROC advantage that 2-engines offer... And it has a higher payload capacity than what the Bonanza has... It is expensive to fly any twin engines plane that uses 25 GPH, but it also can provide excellent service for that amount of fuel and time usage.... And my guess is the resale values of simple/effective planes, like the 310's when sold in airworthy condition, will be fetching top-dollars, just as so many of the classic cars & trucks already have, from the 50's-80's.... People really like things that are simple, but still work... Planes like this '56 310 fit into that catagory very nicely... And planes like the 310's can adapt quite well to hauling high priority cargo , to airports with fairly short runways, all while the pilot is building-up time flying a twin.... It is attributes like these , that tend to help these planes become attractive to those who are looking for a good reliable rig that works....
Morning Jimmy!
Don't 'goad' your local FSDO, us YTubers are 'low hanging fruit'...Don't worry or feel pressured to make Airventure 22 in the 310, too much work to do, the tires alone are weeks out from delivery.
Yes, you have no Oxygen, remember the bottle is missing from it's bracket behind the baggage bulkhead. ;-) Jb
Out of 260K subscribers and almost 20k views in the first 3H you know a couple have to work for the FAA, granted we don’t know if he got a “ferry permit” but all you need is a FSDO employee with an axe to grind and it’ll be at the least a headache that ibuprofen won’t fix.
Jimmy, this is wise counsel from Juan, take it to heart. 😊
They're all busy bending Trevor Jacobs over right now 🤣 Good news though, think he has the new tires tires already at least
Keep at it brother (and fellow Airman)!
He is right Jimmy! Hope you two become good friends.
Thanks Jimmy for sticking to the save the 310.. and retaining sanity, and adding another airplane, instead of spending 320987 weeks trying to re-build the existing one. The magnitude of the electrical work alone.. is staggering. Good luck with getting the sup par parts swapped out and getting her to Oshkosh.
Back in the early 80's when I was young I worked for a small 135 operation and degreased the under bellies of a C 310 , C 340 and C401 as well as Beech 18 and a Beech Baron . I can still feel the degreaser running down my arms as I lay on my back on a creeper . I loved all those planes !
Jimmy, You are a braver man than i! On another note, she would look beautiful polished out and repaired. She does deserve a chance!
This aluminium aircraft is absolutely gorgeous.
The 310 is y far the sexiest and sleekest light twin ever ! Please keep the blue interior !
I LOVED the look of that last shot with the two 310's! I wish there was a way.... Anyway I hope you save the Silver Bullet. It looks like an historic plane, like Amelia Earhart or Wiley Post could come popping out of it at any time. Can't wait for the next installment. Cheers!
yea, just went down the youtube rabbit hole and watched the vids with this flying airstream , i hope you keep this airframe , clean her up and puts new life in her because i just find something about the plane and dont want her to be parted out or scrapped
My first aircraft job was production flight test-avionics technician at Cessna assigned to 310s and 340s in 1977. I really liked the 310 a lot. Later worked on 402, 404, 414, 421, 425, 441, 435, 500, 650, and 208 models, but 310s were my favorites. Later, after working in experimental, I ended up in engineering and was responsible for retrofit drawings to replace generators with alternators.
Your videos remind me how much I love aircraft and also remind me of how many wonderful people I met over the years.
Thanks!
My late father-in-law ( WW2 mechanic, major airline mechanic, flight engineer and 727 captain) said this regarding oil leaks - "you have to lubricate the fuselage". Jimmy, you have a well lubricated fuselage!
I love the aluminum look. Make it shine and it will be the hottest plane in the hanger. Lots of love to you and your family. GOD BLESS!
That shiny finish won't last long in Florida with the oxidation. Every few months it'll need polishing.
@@dieselyeti keep it waxed
+dieselyeti If you know, ceramic coatings, or Cilajet would work for applications as for keeping the shine
@@bingusmctingus4395 Can you use ceramic on bare aluminum?
dry rot tires are very dangerous. it has a feeling of danger. safe travels
My grandfather worked at Cessna and worked on the 310 in the 1950s. My mom was born in 1956, Love this!
Please use this airframe! Love the raw aluminum especially when it gets a good polish!
Agree 100% about using the raw aluminum airframe!
The starboard engine is leaking... seeping oil like a Wright radial engine, the port engine is seeping more like a Pratt & Whitney radial. Tires are shot, brakes are shot, struts "iffy", electrical issues, but it runs... just like a vintage car!
... "but there ain't nothing wrong with the ra di o"
@@stevenwhitcomb9668 Yeah, the ra -- o works ok... LOL!
And he flew it like that. This video is Exhibit A for a potential FAA enforcement action.
Jimmy, don’t know if the following is part of your oil usage problem but thought I’d offer my experience in case it may help. I have owned my 310 for 22 years. I have found that it is useless to put and try to keep 12 quarts oil in the engines, it will just spit it out. I fill my oil to 10 quarts and add at about 8.5. It is happy with this and oil usage normal with little or no oil needed to be used between oil changes. Hope this helps.
this is the case with my io470 in a bonanza, full at10 qts will throw 2 out and stay at 8, pretty common
I concur. I've owned my 310C for 23 years, and previously owned a 310D for 13 years. Running at 10 quarts results in very little oil consumption, but topping to 12 quarts results in spitting out 1 to 2 quarts in the first hour. Not twisting the dipstick to lock it will make it look like you struck oil. The external leaks may actually be small, a little oil goes a long way on an airplane. I recommend changing to REAL (a brand name) valve cover gaskets, that is a definite necessity.
Got my Multi-engine in a 1956 C-310 40 years ago, was a hot rod for me going from single engine trainers. I flew many 56-65 era C 310s they were all about the same, old half the equipment not working but legal to fly. Flew many old multi radials flying cargo etc and they were much like the old C 310 hot in the summer cold in the winter heaters never work, but flying then was mostly with vor/adf no loran or gps, I did go on to fly jets @510 what a different world.
Bought an agcat with an AC system installed, the compressor was shoved between cyl 4/5 and belt driven by a backing plate behind the hub, a spare belt ziptied to the spark plug loom wrapped in foil because you have to take the prop off to swap belts otherwise. Inside, the blower was mounted in front of the stick between the rudder pedals and pointed toward the seat. What that meant is at full blast your rod and bearings got frostbite while the rest of you baked in a greenhouse without any airflow. Was more trouble than it was worth, radials just aren't meant to be flown in comfort. Open cockpit at 10K was pretty nice during the summer though.
@@Skinflaps_Meatslapper Yes sir you are correct I flew DC-3s and BE-18s spraying for mosquitoes. We did at night in the beginning without gps very intense flying when sunset to sunrise we were first to use gps a game changer later we used onboard air data and night vision. Miss it was best real flying job.
@@dsonictube Nice, was that up north? I know a guy that still uses an old 18 to spray mosquitos down south, but he does it all during the day. Some kind of new bacteria or something that kills mosquitos rather than chemicals. I started doing night work with the big retract lights like this 310 has plus some additional lights pointing at an angle on the wingtips for turning, but I've since upgraded to NVG's as well. You still use the lights, but now you're able to see the stuff that isn't lit up too. I don't think I'd do any of that with a radial though, that exhaust plume really lights up the wing at night and makes it hard to see anything to your right.
@@Skinflaps_Meatslapper I sprayed for the whole state of Florida mostly treetop at night was on instruments cause a lot of areas were all black at night like ocean and many of my turns were over dark water timing was key
Although tired, once you get this 310 into shape, this is a truely beautiful example! Love the bare metal finish and blue interior! Seriously cool!
Es verdad pero al no darle una capa de cicromate y luego pintarlo lo expones a la corrosión.
También es peligroso si estás cerca del mar o en clima húmedo.
This reminds me of Sky King tv show. Black and white on tiny little screen back in the mid-50s. Thanks Jimmy you keep my mind alive.
Jimmy you make a very scary situation seem funny. You are the Hoovie's Garage of aviation. You are the king of hooptie aircraft. You crack me up! Just don't crack up in a plane because you are very entertaining!
"Hooptie aircraft" is a frightening thought.
Good thing you have extra parts... Jimmy Sky King. It's not over until the 310 Mighty Mouse sings once again and you may as well forget any set deadlines for airshow events. Nose to the grindstone... Clear Prop!
Looks like your new 310 has good Bones. Take all the good used and new parts from the original 310 and transplant to the new 310. Take your time and you will end up with a really nice 310. Oshkosh can wait until 2023. Good Luck I'll be following your adventures.
Jimmy your something else, please stay safe.
Awesome update Jimmy, I fell out of my chair laughing at the beacon gravel in a blender segment. Not sure how the money to noise generators get well from here but I know you have mighty mouse parts - although lots of rules i don't understand about what you can / can't do. Thanks again for the video and above all, way to stay with it and get to this point!
What an amazing journey so far! Glad that i've saw this from the beginning... can't wait for the next episodes and hallelujah the 310 was SAVED!
Hey Jimmy, make sure you have Dr Phil check out those main gears for cracks. Our 54 cracked so bad we had to replace a wing rib. And also you might want to just go ahead and install the side brace kit so you’ll have never have to worry about it. Those cracks are very hard to find. I’d hate to see a gear collapse.
Hey Jimmy! Been following your journey out of ABQ. Love to see your making progress. I am going to be at Osh Kosh and would love to meet you. And I hope to see the 310 there in person! Best wishes, and if you ever come through NM again, feel free to reach out!
Jimmy & Bob...Grooving in the oldie.
You know what I always say " Ifn you're not livin on the edge...you're just takin up space "
awesome stuff jimmy your mission to #SaveThe310 is nearly hit mach 1 .. big thumbs up
Also have an experienced 310 shop do the annual gear rigging ASAP it
will take 6-8 hours. These antique 310s have had quite a few gear
incidents.
The silver bullet all polished up will look incredible! Can't wait for the next posting!
I've been really enjoying your videos Jimmy. Thanks so much. Your production quality has also been improving. But after watching that last landing I realised that your flying skills are also getting better. You were never bad, and your airmanship has always been great, but as an old instructor, I just get that "gut feeling" that these past few months experiences that you have had flying are honing your skills. Keep it up mate. Cheers, from Downunder.
Thanks so much!
Hey Jimmy it’s good to see your did a proper walk around. Much love for you and your adventures
Beautiful beautiful you have to keep this girl flying
The "Silver Bullet" 310 looks like an aircraft with good bones and shouldn't need a complete gut job to make it a nice, reliable airplane . Best wishes on the successful completion of the 310 saga. Look forward to the T-6 and Mig-15 videos.
I gotta say I like the split wind shield over the new 310's one peice wind shield. Well Jimmt you definitely have enough spare engine parts now to make two good engines and maybe two spares. I hope the whit 310 will maybe find a home where someone is willing to take the time needed to make it air worthy again or possibly a cool static display.
Hey Jimmy, you're vids are lots of fun, my first plane ride was in a 310 in 1966 so I have an affection for these ol birds. I can't help but worry about the old brake lines and tires. Proper performance of both these is essential for the most important part of flight..landing Rubber that old has drastically weakened to a point that is waaayyy below even the lowest standards and failure of either is deadly and a cheap fix! Thanks Jimmy and be safe!
I like Jimmy's very low bar of a flyable plane. "If it has wings ill fly it!"
That mystery switch! You just turned on our garbage disposal 🤣🤣
Hey I'm a Jimmy to...lol I just subscribed because of the last video on this plane. What a find. I'm not a pilot but i love planes and have multi sim platforms. I think this plane is awesome. Its just the right size and all the shinny metal...lol ...And i love the door latch to. safe and secure. It has so many lines on it you can get lost. The interior is wonderful. What a classic. I hope you get to restore it to working order and never park it. Love the channel!
Never thought I'd like a twin, but your 'new' silver bullet 310 looks great, and considering you limbed it cross country and are still alive, I'm impressed!
Ha, checking the fuel level on a 66 year old airplane with a stick...I've done the same on an R22 back in 2007-08 when I was a CFI in Melbourne, FL. Helicopter CFI, CFII here. The Silver Bullet is a beautiful old 310. Please keep her just the way she is...once you get her built with parts from the other 310, that is.
Congrats Jimmy on Making Ur Way Back Home with the newer 310. keep the silver 310 and use parts of the other 310.
Ok Mister, you showed Moses Lake, Washington area as Auburn, CA for a starting point. You fly planes and have to chart your route to do so. I just thought that was pretty hilarious 😆!
Jimmy, I think you made a good buy on a great looking airplane. Looking forward to all the upgrades and the "High Polish". I did have an issue with you having your young son accompanying you on the long trip home in a somewhat questionable aircraft. Keep the videos coming.
Guess it’s a good thing it wasn’t you then.
I’ve been watching Jimmy for a while now and I think he’s a lot more methodical and detail oriented then his funny outspoken video character and a much better pilot then any other UA-camr I watch so I’m sure he had great confidence before bringing his boy along 👍
@@ebolawarrior451 Yup!
I hope he doesn't give it a 'Mirror Polish', it looks just great the way it is now.
Fun fact, twins are twice as likely to have an engine failure
The more you know 🌠
This plane is just so beautiful the way it is. I hope you restore it in it's silver finish, I love it so much.
Jimmy, I just bought a '76 Corvette, and know well all the LITTLE things that pop up on classic transportation. Keep up the good work, and Songbird will fly again shinny and proud.
Hey Jimmy if you are ever around the Washington,Thompson or Augusta ga would love to meet you. Love your videos I am definitely a car guy but your videos give me the vigor to get my pilot license 1 day..
I did on messenger but never have Yoused that app.
"it aint to bad" has got me in trouble more then once.
Oh my gosh Jimmy! I just love watching your videos. You are very similar to another guy I watch, Derek Bieri from his channel Vice Grip Garage. You're the airplane guy and he's the car guy! Love watching you both do your passions! Many fun leisure hours spent on watching says this 62 yo retired aircraft maintenance tech USAF and Boeing afterwards. Classic car guy too. Keep going guys!
My 310D leaked oil like that too. I'd jump out grab a rag and wipe off the gear doors, check the gas and fill it up with oil. Went to Alaska and back plus around the country a few times. Great machine but constant maintenance, said I'd never own another plane with 24 sparkplugs haha.
Por algo es recordado con respeto en la U S AIR FORCE como el viejo Blue Canoe .
Se uso muchos años como bimotor de enlace y transporte de autoridades.
Nice looking airframe. Glad you made it home without enroute delays. Will be interesting to see what it took to bring the silver lady up to par once you get all the maintenance caught up. You have the services of a good flat engine mech. No doubt you will follow his advice. Many of us have had to deal with issues with chrome cylinders, choked cylinders, etc. in years past. Will be interesting to see what you do with the engines.
Great looking plane. I love the polish finish. At least you know where there is a parts plane sitting. Im sure many of your new parts will find their new home in the silver bullet!
I LOVE ALL YOUR STUFF JIMMY, FROM THE CANARY ISLANDS. KEEP UP THE GOOD JOB. THANKS FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT AND " ADVISE " CHEERS
Awesome Jimmy!!!!!! Happy 4th of July.
Con Juan into "helping" you.i could sleep at night knowing he blessed it.
What a classic GREAT plane!!! It has problems that are very typical with most things that are this age... Hoses, strut seals, brake pads, brake caliper seals, maybe the rotors can be turned-but IDK, various lights not working, a few instruments that need some lovin, the eng oil leaks are probably coming from: blow-by , possibly from rings that are not properly seated, and replace the valve cover gaskets.... Closely check the rockers and the valve stems when the covers are off, make adjustments as necessary... On the R/H engine, I would take the jugs (one at a time) off of each piston, to check for proper cylinder wall , piston assembly, rod bearing looseness, and rings status & condition... Check what the valves look like, while You're in there, get a good look at the cam & lifters. Especially the chrome cylinders... You might find that all of the original cross-hatch is worn smooth... If the pistons & rings are within specs. , Chances are, a decent hone job will get these jugs back to the point where the rings can properly break-in and properly seat to the cylinders... Something that is very important, about internal engine sealing, is it can prevent detonation, reduce internal carbon build-up, improve power, reduce fuel consumption and reduce engine temperatures.... You can spend a lot of time & money on parts / services to do this work getting this plane airworthy, and it will be well worth it... Why? Because You will have a genuine CERTIFICATED aircraft that so many people who love flying, prefer to have. The larger / more complex planes tend to develop so many issues as they get older... Yours is naturally aspirated, no super expensive turbo and exhaust systems to deal with, but it still has the benefit of fuel injection, which can be a huge advantage to prevent induction icing issues. The simplicity of design is what attracts so many people to planes like this one... See about selling the Glass-Air to enable you to drive a p/u back to Auburn, Ca. , to get that trailer full of parts for Your 310... That the guy You bought it from has....Jimmy, this is the one , that You should focus on... Way better than many of the more Hi-Tech, but troublesome planes out there Amigo...
Hello there cowboy here again absolutely fantastic can't wait to see the finished product should be epic we'll be watching always remember Jimmy be safe healthy and happy God Bless see ya soon 🤠
Good to see the Plant City Airport. Many was the morning flights out of there to N. Wilkesboro NC. Worked across the street for 8 years - GATSBY Spas. Keep up the cool videos and be safe.
You are the Vise Grip Garage of the Aviation World!
Perfect.
Dr. Jimmy, please please update something for Saturday morning. Its like my morning coffee to see what your up to or else my day is going to be a bit cranky. This was a nice update.
"If you wanna circumnavigate the world" with an ADF I love it lolol 😂😂 This was my second Jimmy's World video. Huge fan
Every thing is repairable
Great video Jimmy, what a journey.. can’t wait to see the shiny one come back to life…
Glad you made it. You sure don't lack courage flying that across country.
Jimmy Thxs for taking us all along with you cool trip.
But please build the Silver Wing 310!! Be safe Bruddah.
I have to give Jimmy "Clear" "Props" for his dedication to the 310 and it's resurrection. 😁
I was in the USAF dealing with T-37 Tweets and T-38 Talons. Struts leak. If the aircraft sits for 84 hours the struts leak significantly. Hangar queens that sit for months have even more significant strut leaks. Good news is that once you refurbish the strut and from them on do proper due diligence regarding daily strut inflation and lubrication servicing the struts last a long time. Replacement tires, wheels, brake system components are all probably available. The pilots loved to see brand new tires on Friday as they prepared for weekend cross country training flights. If they saw new brakes in the aircraft maintenance book they were even happier. Nothing like doing screaming decelerations on some other service's airfield as you flew around the Continental USA.
Jimmy, you are like the Vice Grip Garage of flying. Takes so e big ones to fly that rig cross-country, glad you are going to save it though. Beautiful machine.
Very interesting channel!
Just curious, what are your ratings and type qualifications?
I notice that you add a lot of humor in your videos but deep down you must be one serious pilot. Its interesting to see these oh so familiar steam gauges, love the new digital glass but at times I think I would suffer overload with all the info. Last serious flying for me was the late 70's early 80's. went back to recertify in 95 but had to drop out as my daughter was born and the YL was not too keen at my flying GA.
Keep up the good work and interesting videos!
Thanks for the comments. I do try to keep it on the light side when possible.
I’m a commercial multi/instrument and continue to learn every flight :)
That's SWEET! SAVE BOTH THE 310's
How is this thing in annual? Did he get a ferry permit for all of the flights he has done? What about ADSB? Both Plant City and Seminole Lake are in the Mode C veil of two Class B airports. If he didn't get some kind of waiver he might get himself in hot water here.
This is a concern many of us share, and J needs to address.
You are a very brave man!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Watch you every episode but every time I ask......why! Love your presentation style, it is informative and fun to listen to!!
At 1:45 YES airplane sounds are music 🎶 🎵 ✈️ 🛩 🛬 🛫 🎶 🎵
Hey jimmy would love to see the video of the mig 15 flying. I am from where you picked it up from and always wondered if I’d ever get to see it in the air. I work at that business that was beside the hanger it was stored it and I’m sure my dad would also love to see it in the air
Hey Jimmy!!! Pretty sure if you remove and disassemble the rotating Beacon. You will be able too Clean ,Inspect, and Lube it! Unless something is Worn, it should be Fine!!! Clean, Inspect, and Lube!!! Good Luck!!!
Love your channel. I know absotlutely nothing about airplianes or flying, but I do have quite a bit of boating experience. So, what I am most perplexted by is the "Non-Counter Rotating Properllers. This amazes me, that all the torque would be in the same rotation. Why?
I think it's because the torque isn't that severe in aircraft, and it makes maintenance cheaper and easier.
I bet working for Jimmy is a trip! If I knew more about planes I would volunteer just for the good time!
One day I took a trip...but never left the farm.
Some friendly Comments for ya as I watch the video
That engine isn’t leaking Jimmy! It’s just sweating from all them BTUs.
Brakes?!?! Nobody ever won a race from using the brakes to much.
Pretty sure Grizzly would agree with me to some degree, if it isn’t leaking the reservoir is empty.
The bank vault door analogy is fitting.
Good Ole Bob Ross, and was not only Air Force but a Security Forces Defender!
Hopefully you didn’t forget to return your tools to the Depo.
Keep up the hard work on these old girls, more and more inspired to buy my own airplane one day. I even found your Sierra on trade-a-plane, but it’s named Brandon and not sure I could do that to myself LMAO.
Hey Jimmy, you should add "Z-Max" to your engine oil. I'm not endorsed from them or anything but this stuff has been amazing in my planes, and even cars. It's a micro lubricant, meaning is soaks into the metal and really helps on the wear and tear, and with those older engines you got its going to breathe need life into it. It's won't help woth gasket issues, your still going to need to fix that, but I think if you try it, over time you will see it's worth it.
Setting all the problems aside and stepping back, the airplane has a nice look.
Jimmy,what ever you do, leave it in a bare metal finish.I know they are harder to maintain but it is a plane in it's true form and appearance.
This is great Jimmy. See you again soon I hope. Stay safe and keep flying.
The "I don't know what this is" is a loran. You can put in VOR and airport identifiers and it will measure the distance and give you a compass bearing. I used it in my 172 years ago. I heard they were going to start closing down the stations, but everywhere I went (up and down the east coast) it worked fine.
Love the 310 jimmy
I’m very interested in buying one of ur bikes
How much do you need for it
President Obama ordered the LORAN stations shut down in 2009. All US LORAN C stations ceased operations in 2010, and the last ones in Europe sometime in 2015.
There is some discussion of starting a new, eLORAN (enhanced LORAN) system as a backup for the satellite-based systems.
Two suggestions on #2 Eng. oil consumption. 1. Check dip-stick for proper calibration. 2. try running #2 with less oil (1 or 2 qts. low). I had a Cessna 182 with a similar Continental engine and I just ran always at 1 1/2 qts. low and oil consumption got noticeably better. Enjoy Oshkosh!
Used to fly out of Plant city with my buddy in his Grumman. Met the guy that used to fly the King air out of there. Enjoy your videos. Maybe I will stop by one day to say Hi!
Well Jimmy i wish you luck. There is a ton of work to get one of them flying. Best wishes. I’ll be watching 👍
Once you take all the new bits off the white 310, you should have everything you need. Will look fabulous once you get it polished too.
I still say it’s the best $2500 plane I’ve ever seen, and you are a brave man
Thank you for the video Jimmy.
It is a singularly beautiful aircraft with the jauntiest stance I've ever seen in a static plane.
Thank you 🙏
Look forward to the next episode.
I swear this is just like "Vice Grip Garage" for airplanes !! I love it !!!!
he konda reminds me of Hoovies garage
mystery switch is for the ejection seats
LMAO.....
True pilot spirit, no fear of what might happen. Focusing only on what is happening during the flight. Or lack thereof...!
Hi from Australia, hope you all have a good time…
FYI the right side landing light was optional on the early 310s. The wiring was installed at the factory, though, so it should be easy to install one, assuming the wiring hasn't been messed with since then. Make sure you check the amperage load, though, as I believe your plane has the standard 25 amp generators, not the optional 50 a.p generators, and those retraction motors and highlights take a lot of power, running two at once could put a big strain on the charging system. The leaks on the belly of the fuselage could be leaking brake lines breaking oil lines from the engines to the oil pressure gauges. Overall, no problems that can't be corrected. I see your plane was modified to have aux fuel tanks, which were not offered until the 1958 310B, a good mod. Good luck with sealing up the leaks, and try running it at 10 quarts oil instead of 12 (I've owned early 310s go over 35 years cumulative, and they all puke a quart or to out in the first hour of operation if filled to 12, but use very little at 10 quarts). Good luck.
I like you're talking about all those issues as about old car that has many issues but you still can drive. Most ppl don't even know that brakes on many planes are the same as in a car, oil, engine...