@@michaelb.8953 it went so much better than I could have imagined! I actually took the controls twice! I can't wait to do it again. Thank you for your kindness!
@@mirandaleybourne Once you start flying, it's really hard to get it out of your blood. I really wish I had finished getting my license before medical issues grounded me forever. (curse you HBP,) Thankfully, I still have X Plane.
The 172 has always been a good aircraft...and too bad Cessna bailed on the diesel program..500k for a 172 kinda sealed that deal..I'll find a nice used one for 70k and use the money saved for vacations
@@miko8732 ..you sure can if you want a project..then you need to add a annual...run out engine..new avionics..tires...probably at least new windshield if not all new glass..then you're up to the 60 to 70k range
@@rnelson299 ..in some respects yes..lighter..a little more rudder authority...on the negative side...louder inside..dated avionics..brakes...etc ...its a trade off though a basic straight tail for training and local flights would be sweet
Obtained my PPL primarily in a 1958 Cessna straight-tail, fast back 172! Almost ALL original gauges too!😁 Fella is right, should only take 2 fibgers to fly the 172. No need for 2 handed commercial airliner type grip when rotating either.
Would be great if they exchanged the current Cessna 172 airframe with the Cessna 177 Cardinal's. Bring back the JT-A at a reasonable price or at least keep the T-handle throttle option. Imho, the 177 Cardinal does not look dated, is more aerodynamic, roomier, sleek and faster, especially when comapred to the 172's airframe. Not only does the 177 Cardinal look more modern and more aerodynamic, but has other very desirable features as well. Come on Textron, get the 177 Cardinal jigs out and make it happen!
I had earned my VFR in a 152. I went on to get my IFR(now IMC), in a 172. I earned my twin engine cert in a Beechcraft Bonanza. Then it started to get really expensive and I had to stop. This took me back to some really great times!!!!
how can people dare to fly merely with one engine.... if sth goes wrong it is the end, isn't it? Would you be able to glide and control the aircraft in case of failure?
Absolutely. The controls are entirely mechanical with no hydraulic or electrical assistance except for the landing flaps. If the engine fails, the pilot still has normal control. The procedure for an engine failure is to first attempt to restart the engine. If that fails, the pilot will search for a good spot for a landing, obviously a nearby airport is the most desirable, and if the aircraft has enough altitude, they can simply glide the airplane down. If no airport is close enough, any clear field or a wide street will do. In the urgency of an engine failure the pilot has to "eyeball" how much range they have to glide based on how high they are. This ratio of downrange distance to altitude is based on the aircraft's lift-to-drag ratio which is about 11:1 in a clean configuration (no flaps). Thus for every 1,000 ft drop, the aircraft glides forward 11,000 ft. This gives the pilot a lot of time to figure out what to do. The most dangerous time for engine loss is on the climb-out after departure. The plane is slow and close to the ground, and the airport is behind you. Every pilot must treat every takeoff as one where the engine will fail, so they can be prepared with a landing spot if such a thing were to happen.
@@peyton1479 and for this plane flaps are operated from battery so even when engine die you have 24V capacity to open them and to feed most important instruments (if digital)
All these useless screen displays inside, what an ugly thing, but I guess if it can help my dumbass doctor who got himself stuck in the clouds to get out alive, I can't complain. Clearly I'm not the target audience.
Obviously someone who has never flown in one. Yes, they are docile, which is real good for student pilots. And in my case, my flight instructor spent 2 tours in South East Asia flying FAC missions, so he could do some really crazy stuff, even with a boring, docile Cessna.
@@tomcat514 why would i want to fly it? It's the flying equivalent of a Toyota Corolla. There is absolutely NOTHING interesting or exciting about it. It can't fly fast, perform excitingly. It just farts around the sky, slaved to safety regulations up the wazoo and when push comes to shove, it's a death trap. It's literally the most boring thing in the sky, short of a plastic bag in the wind.
I appreciate your enthusiasm and the informative nature of these videos!
I am riding in one tomorrow as part of conquering my fear of flying. Excited!
You'll be fine! Blue skies ahead!
@@Wings_Museum thank you!
M.L. How did your flight go? I'm hoping you had more fun than fear. You really shouldn't be scared of flying it really is a blast.
@@michaelb.8953 it went so much better than I could have imagined! I actually took the controls twice! I can't wait to do it again. Thank you for your kindness!
@@mirandaleybourne Once you start flying, it's really hard to get it out of your blood. I really wish I had finished getting my license before medical issues grounded me forever. (curse you HBP,) Thankfully, I still have X Plane.
The 172 has always been a good aircraft...and too bad Cessna bailed on the diesel program..500k for a 172 kinda sealed that deal..I'll find a nice used one for 70k and use the money saved for vacations
you can get 172's for 20k, I've even found them for 15k
The old straight tail 172s were the best
@@miko8732 ..you sure can if you want a project..then you need to add a annual...run out engine..new avionics..tires...probably at least new windshield if not all new glass..then you're up to the 60 to 70k range
@@rnelson299 ..in some respects yes..lighter..a little more rudder authority...on the negative side...louder inside..dated avionics..brakes...etc ...its a trade off though a basic straight tail for training and local flights would be sweet
Obtained my PPL primarily in a 1958 Cessna straight-tail, fast back 172! Almost ALL original gauges too!😁
Fella is right, should only take 2 fibgers to fly the 172. No need for 2 handed commercial airliner type grip when rotating either.
Love this Jet-A Cessna 172 JT-A model with 3-bladed prop and the T-handle throttle lever that it sports!
The 172 with the Diesel engine is a nice aircraft. Our flying club just bout one used and the turbo is really nice. I’ve been up to FL160. In a 172 !!
Great episode as I enjoyed very much your fun style. Keep up the awesome work.
Would be great if they exchanged the current Cessna 172 airframe with the Cessna 177 Cardinal's. Bring back the JT-A at a reasonable price or at least keep the T-handle throttle option. Imho, the 177 Cardinal does not look dated, is more aerodynamic, roomier, sleek and faster, especially when comapred to the 172's airframe. Not only does the 177 Cardinal look more modern and more aerodynamic, but has other very desirable features as well. Come on Textron, get the 177 Cardinal jigs out and make it happen!
We had one 172. Beatiful plane
That glass cockpit is amazing.
A 172 with three props and a turbo? I bet it climbs great!
Hey, the Cessna 172 Skyhawk has two blades. How come this one got three ?
I had earned my VFR in a 152. I went on to get my IFR(now IMC), in a 172. I earned my twin engine cert in a Beechcraft Bonanza. Then it started to get really expensive and I had to stop. This took me back to some really great times!!!!
For some reason I'm not really buying it lol
@@coreyballard8359 Not buying what?
Prof2You Smithe all that stuff
Corey Ballard well kid its the truth. I can't help what you believe and what you don't.
Prof2You Smithe how'd you get your multi in a single engine airplane, old man?
So why do so many people start their sentences with 'so'?
Great video!
I would be so scared to fly with that guy
cool shoes Matt!
So this guy Brooks Dickerson is a pilot.... Wonder if he also sings in a heavy metal band or something.
victor abicalil IDK, but his stutter is adorable
2:55 looks like Flight Simulator 2020...
JET-A is more expensive than LL at my airport. And I'm saving the 2.50 a gallon.
It needs new motors..try fly whith out GPS.. It's a challenge
The FBI's favorite plane for spying on civilians lol.
5:28 not anymore after covid-19..
Go hide yourself in a cave, "after COVID". Rest of us, we just want to live and have real interaction with people
how can people dare to fly merely with one engine.... if sth goes wrong it is the end, isn't it? Would you be able to glide and control the aircraft in case of failure?
Absolutely. The controls are entirely mechanical with no hydraulic or electrical assistance except for the landing flaps. If the engine fails, the pilot still has normal control. The procedure for an engine failure is to first attempt to restart the engine. If that fails, the pilot will search for a good spot for a landing, obviously a nearby airport is the most desirable, and if the aircraft has enough altitude, they can simply glide the airplane down. If no airport is close enough, any clear field or a wide street will do. In the urgency of an engine failure the pilot has to "eyeball" how much range they have to glide based on how high they are. This ratio of downrange distance to altitude is based on the aircraft's lift-to-drag ratio which is about 11:1 in a clean configuration (no flaps). Thus for every 1,000 ft drop, the aircraft glides forward 11,000 ft. This gives the pilot a lot of time to figure out what to do. The most dangerous time for engine loss is on the climb-out after departure. The plane is slow and close to the ground, and the airport is behind you. Every pilot must treat every takeoff as one where the engine will fail, so they can be prepared with a landing spot if such a thing were to happen.
@@peyton1479 and for this plane flaps are operated from battery so even when engine die you have 24V capacity to open them and to feed most important instruments (if digital)
What would you do if you needed the restroom urgently?
@@yacovlevi Declare an emergency
@@peyton1479 Iol
All these useless screen displays inside, what an ugly thing, but I guess if it can help my dumbass doctor who got himself stuck in the clouds to get out alive, I can't complain. Clearly I'm not the target audience.
New song please...
Why does the pilot sp-spe-speak lik-like th-tha-that?
I guess I'm not the only pilot stuttering!
I fly one of those.
See the length of video.
Boeing fans will get it.
The most boring thing to ever take to the sky.
LMAO 😂😂 😂🤣 😂
Clearly you don't know a shit about aviation. Keep playing fortnite you lil nerdo!
Have you ever flown an airplane? @teutone
Obviously someone who has never flown in one. Yes, they are docile, which is real good for student pilots. And in my case, my flight instructor spent 2 tours in South East Asia flying FAC missions, so he could do some really crazy stuff, even with a boring, docile Cessna.
@@tomcat514 why would i want to fly it? It's the flying equivalent of a Toyota Corolla. There is absolutely NOTHING interesting or exciting about it. It can't fly fast, perform excitingly. It just farts around the sky, slaved to safety regulations up the wazoo and when push comes to shove, it's a death trap. It's literally the most boring thing in the sky, short of a plastic bag in the wind.