Your integrity is way way beyond reproach . Yes you crack jokes but that is all part of your sense of humour BUT your ethics towards safety are exemplary.
Concur, it’s nice that he takes responsibility for the sale. I would not have given those two yo-yos their money back. Sorry jack, fly your plane home.
@@thomas7770 I hear ya on that, if it was already in the bank that's a done dealio! I don't understand why he didn't put it on a tarmac to show em it was the sand causing most of the problems and lack of experience being the rest lol
@@eldeguello9573 He FLEW the plane to another airport that was paved. They, the Father didn't listen to a single thing that Jimmy warned him about. Obviously they have NO business owning a small plane. Sadly the Father has already negatively affected the young man's views and thoughts!!!
I think this experience perfectly illustrates the dangers of being “overqualified” as a pilot. Yes he was a 747 pilot but he wasn’t a GA pilot. Gotta know your equipment and conditions. His experience in big jets kept him from aborting in a little Sierra….just my opinion.He’s obviously a great pilot but there is no room for error as you put it Jimmy!
You’re right, but I was making a point with “overqualified”. You don’t get to captain a 747 without a lot of flying “qualifications”. But the truth is he was under qualified to fly a GA plane. You’re absolutely right, his ego almost killed him! And his ego might keep him from learning what he needs to, as evidenced by his blaming Jimmy for the issue.
I watched a video about a former F-16 jock who crashed his private lear jet. The pilot bragged about having 1,000 hours in the F-16 yet he had a very problematic flying career in the Chair Force. The pilot was never allowed to fly in a combat and he was booted by the chair force. But a filmed interview of him showed his EGO off perfectly. The Guy fly into a dangerous environment and he paid with his life all because of his EGO.
The funny part is like 80% of commercial airline crashes are pilot negligence. So even the best are prone to failure. A good pilot knows he isn't infallible.
Tell me about it!!!!! The flight club/school where I received my private pilot training/certification had a lot of commercial guys flying and renting planes for pleasure flights and some of the cowboy dangerous antics I witnessed by these guys were always a great topic of conversation at the club house. Never a shortage of "what not to do" training material for my CFI to point out. Some of these commercial cowboys were pretty hard on equipment and thought they owned the place. Definitely a small cluster of them were like this; as most were what you'd expect, careful, courteous and professional. But even the small cluster was enough to be alarming.
A good friend of mine, who was also a very experienced CFI/II with thousands of tailwheel hours, sold a Champ to a retired airline captain. Since the Champ was going to an airport with an asphalt runway, my friend took the buyer to our municipal airport for some landing practice...it took around 5 hours spread out over a few days. Every time my buddy came back to our grass strip, he told me he has never worked so hard trying to check someone out in a Champ. He swore the guy was trying to kill him!
I spent many years as an FAA inspector for the Big Orange helicopter company. My stamp number is on thousands of parts flying and still in stock and will be flying someday. When you put your stamp on a part you better be sure it's GTG and measured out to print and had the proper certs with it. Because although I no longer work there I can still be held Civililly Liable for a part failure. I think about that everytime I see one flying.
Jimmy, your requirement to have the buyer ride with you on a flight is spot on. That way, the buyer can see and understand the peculiarities of the airplane, if any. Great video lesson for everyone.
I think that was Jimmy's first mistake. I mean if I sell a car, I take them for a test ride and airplanes should be no different - the quirks are what can kill you if you are not made aware of them first.
I flew back from St. Augustine to our base in West central Florida with an airline pilot, in his airplane. I was flying, he was the passenger. Yeah, it was 4 pm, in August, we had storms all around, but managed to dodge them easily. I do remember how uncomfortable he was, and realized, they fly mostly above the nasty stuff.
If your not uncomfortable around big weather, you shouldn’t be flying. Doesn’t matter if your in a 152 or 747. Just remember that the commercial guys will likely have more light aircraft time than almost any private pilot. This guy knew the plane wasn’t right and it turns out he was correct.
G'day Jimmy, I Love you're channel. I enjoy watching those videos you have talked about of ppl finding old automotive gems in barns that have been sitting for years and get them running as I love cars, but I also (more so) love aviation, and to watch you do with planes is so awesome. I am always waiting eagerly to see what you do next.
Not All Airline pilots are that way. I had a friend who was and he also owned a mom n pop airport. His hobby was rebuilding old cubs. One of the better GA pilots and mechanics I ever knew.
Interesting story, I've heard similar stories before about pilots coming from big iron to little planes and having problems. Example I have a friend that flies an Embraer for one of the regional airlines and also flies my Aztec, if he hasn't flown the Aztec in a while he'll ask me to come along to get himself comfortable again in the airplane.
Piloting employs a lot of muscle memory. But, every airplane has some techniques that don't transfer 1:1 to other aircraft. For example, you might be able to fly a straight winged plane AOK, but then you fly a swept wing plane and OOPS! It's Saber Dance time!
Jimmy I have heard this same story more than once about "I'm an Airline pilot, I can fly anything" attitude. I have also seen the mangle aftermath of the same attitude off the end of a runway or up in the mountains. I don't care if you have a million flight hours, you always take advice of those who know the area, conditions, and aircraft type. You always go through the AFM to verify the performance of the aircraft and to figure out if you can go or not. As the old saying goes, "Flying is inherently dangerous" especially if you don't pay attention and are arrogant.
Sold an airplane - Beech Bonanza to a 350 hour private pilot years ago- he bragged to me how he can barrel roll it no problem. I declined the experience to participate in his demo. Six months later he was dead...augered in a flat spin in a Lancair and killed himself and his best friend. Fools abound and are NOT exclusive to their day job! Plenty plenty of GA aviators killed for a variety of reasons including pilot error. Strangely, NOBODY was killed in Jimmys story as told. There may be a reason you and I are not privy to as the story is told by Jimmy alone. The video evidence shown shows only a wise aborted take off attempt.....not a crash.
Jimmy, I have taken off from that same field (Lakeland South) several times in peak summer with my Mooney 180 HP and never had a problem like I see in your actual footage, slow initial roll. Also you should be seeing redline RPM's (2700) with your brakes on or at the very least, once you hit 20 or 30 MPH with that constant speed prop. Sounds like you were not getting that from your description or maybe I'm wrong? Also check your tach against an optical or tach. Not unusual to see a mechanical tach off by a couple of hundred RPM's . If you think you are hitting 2700 RPM's when you are actually only making 2500, there would be a big difference in ground roll. Especially on a Hot Florida Humid Summer Day. Love your videos.
All I can say is where did you find this guy. For an experienced Commercial Captain it appears he was asleep during class at some phase during his training. I mean no.1: as a pilot he should know that in that sort of heat with that load (full tanks extra passengers) would impact performance and no.2: a less than expected performance at run up,should have caused him to abort. He should have never started down the runway in that case. You're right sounds like he was lucky that he didn't end up in the trees. It is also fortunate that your character is such that you refunded his money. You weren't required to do that.
Surely that guy should have transition training with a qualified instructor if he isn’t checked out on that model. In the experimental world there are so many accidents where a new owner tries to fly the plane he’s just bought without ever have flying that particular aircraft before.
@@Everything_E-Bike The plane was faulty, he knew it and STILL TOOK OFF! That's part of the deal, if run up doesn't go as it is supposed to you abort for safety.
@@Everything_E-Bike He may have well been correct and could be the aircraft faulty. Also way different going from a multi engine jet to a single engine prop plane? General rule is get to know it performance and do run up to get comfortable and see if any issues. Also fly along with the person first a couple times? If not satisfied and notice issue regardless if I believe aircraft faulty or my fault not risking it and flying period? He was way to arrogant and sure have put pride aside and listen and learn the aircraft?
Just wanted to commend you and thank you for your honesty and integrity. I just wish more people - not just in this arena, but when selling a car or a baseball card - would bring this kind of thoughtful consideration to what they’re doing. Granted, you’re dealing with life and death situations, but there are many others who would not have been as accommodating. Good luck with the sale and thanks for keeping us posted.
jimmy your a professional. you take the time to make sure everything is up to snuff... i commend you on keeping people safe and sound. i agree with alot of these comments that your doing everything possible to make sure all is safe.. keep the mustache... tom selleck is jealous.. lol
Jimmy, good video. Pitfalls of the GA industry are numerous. 100% agree with your comparison between the Tesla and the Model T. Us older fellas remember when your car had a clutch, rotary phones were the norm and seat belts were optional. Going from 747 to an old GA prop plane is the same thing. I believe your honesty and sincerity is commendable. Thank you.
Reminds me of a flight my brother and I did out of Prescott, AZ (in an Archer, if memory serves). Hot day and high elevation. We ended up getting it in the air and flying to Sedona for lunch, but there was a moment when we were both saying “uhhhhh, those buildings at the end of the runway are starting to look big.”
I worked as an inspector at a company that built wiring harnesses for Boeing jets. I still have a list of tail numbers that my inspection stamp was used on. Every time I see where one has gone down I start looking at the list... And I work for them 30 years ago. You might seem a little wild and crazy. Even a little bit silly on these videos but at the end of the day. You're still a pilot. The old addage of don't do the work if you wouldn't use it yourself comes to mind. You're not going to do anything with a plane that would make you afraid to take your own family up in it. Keep the videos coming I love watching them! "Can I get a clear prop!" And have a good day!
You and Kelsey from 74Gear should get together and do something. He's a youtuber that flies 747's (mostly cargo) and it may make for a good video if you two worked together to explain all the things you said in this video relating to big commercial jet pilots vs small planes. I think he does fly small planes but either way you both could maybe interview each other on the differences. He's pretty safety oriented like you so maybe it could make for a fun collaboration. (He may be very hard to hook up with being an active airliner pilot). I'll mention you in one of his vids.
Jimmy some ppl just don't get it Had a Mil.Pilot (f14) 3 in seats in a 172 DA 8700 ! Nope no burners in this model..Know your limitations AND the Airplanes!!!
Hi Jim, I fix scissor lifts and cherry pickers, I also carry out the ^ monthly inspections. Some customers really get annoyed when you fail a 135 ft cherry picker because something is not correct and could cause it to in the worst instance fall over. They don't think of the thousands of £'s or $'s spent on training and insurances to make sure when you certify something they know they are not going to get injured on it. Also, the same as you, no one will admit that they don't know how something works, even when you offer to show them, my friend has a fault code for that, he call it an ( ID 10 T ) Fault, I asked him what it stood for and then he wrote it close together ID10T ? Great Video, have you found out what was up with the Magnetoes yet ? Regards to you all Richard 🇬🇧
I did flight training many years ago c.1986 when I was in my early 20s. At that time the owner of the flight school who had many years of training and many hours behind the yoke flew into a thunder storm killing himself and many members of his family. It occurred to me at that time if some one like him could make a mistake that cost him his life as well as many of the people he loved their lives, what are the chances of me doing something similar? I quit flying shortly after that. I still miss it. This is why I watch your channel. Just goes to show that someone with gobs of experience can still do something stupid. Keep up the good work Jimmy. Love your channel.
Keep making videos like this and I'll gladly buy merch to support you. This is big time what UA-cam is about. Small guys sharing stories and experiences. No glitz needed.
There I was, on the golf course when my JIMMY’S WORLD alarm went off. My golf game (which is bad to start with) went totally off the rails in anticipation of getting to visit with my hero. But this time it was a sobering reminder that aviation requires a level of attention to detail, a familiarity with your equipment and humility when assessing your skills. What could possibly go wrong? A lot. I think we could all see the concern in your face and hear the fear for that couple in your words. You are my hero and I do hope that pilot watches this video.
Hello Jimmy, great video…as a marketing and sales guy …suggest think ahead in the sales function and try to head off problems before they kill your deal or kill your customer… You have an easy bird to sale….good luck and safe flying.
Jimmy,my life is similar. The only difference is the fact that at 56 I have no one answer to.I’ve spent a a lot of money on crappy looking old aircraft.spent most of my life in a hanger restoring things that should never fly again,and then it does.most fulfilling. I watch your show on utube,you are amazing!Keep it going,!
A lot of people give the tail light warranty, once the tail lights are out of sight that ends the warranty , but not you ! I like doing business with people like you ! 👍to you !
Jimmy! You are AWESOME!!! I am not a pilot but have flown many small and large RC airplanes and I have witnessed many RC pilots takeoff with engines that were not running properly. Usually followed by a dead stick landing or crash. The engine on those do not magically fix themselves either. I am so glad that this 747 pilot got back in one piece. Love your channel. Ric
Dead on about the weather down South. It's a real challenge. Now that you have the plane back you might want to fix that loose trim piece on the passenger side rear.
We had a Rockwell 114B that crashed shortly after we sold it due to a faulty fuel valve. Thankfully we hadnt undertaken any of the works ourselves but still felt dreadful! Then a few years later we sold a 210 turbo that also crashed on approach....!!!
Great video, Jimmy. I appreciate your candor about what happened here and the concern and care you're putting into the sale of this. In Flying Magazine, the contributing columnist Les Abend, who is a recently retired 777 American Airlines captain has written a lot about the vast differential between flying "big iron" and flying GA airplanes - as he puts it, in a "Big Iron" you're more of a systems technician and manager than a stick and rudder man, and the decision trees for EVERYTHING is different than for a small/light/piston GA plane. You're still flying, the radio calls, navigation, etc. are similar (but not same), although you never fly VFR in a big dog, but that's about it for similarity. Yup, sell that pup to an experienced GA pilot who can demonstrate they can get home in one piece.
I like your comment at the end of the video about going with them at least three take offs and landings before you finalize a sale. It's definitely not like you're selling an old used car. Good luck on future sales Jimmy!
Excellent solution! Get the buyer in the plane, show them how to do it and that it works fine, then if they can't do it, walk away. Another great episode. Oh yeah, must add that after watching you for more than a year, my wife has finally gotten interested in Jimmy's World...HOWEVER...she say to say that the "pornstar mustache" needs to go...please. Now remember that's her not me so aim appropriately...fly safe.
Check ride on a short grass field. Ok 4 full stops and depart! And Florida all the check rides before 14:00 🕑 you know they need a debrief and take them to diner departing the next morning! Does that sound like a plan?
I did the majority of my Private Pilot training in an A23-19 Musketeer Sport, and always wanted to graduate to a Sierra. Life got in the way and now I have three kids, so if I ever get back to flying I need something much bigger.
This episode Jimmy is a lesson on complete thoroughness. It has saved many life's. Enjoy your humor and expertise. Keep your eyes out for the ET spaceships. Thanks Jimmy and catch you next time and God bless, bye now.
Hi Jimmy! This is Erin, Echo Charlie, in tail number lingo. Anyway, your former Sierra N5294 fueled at our very nice KMVN FBO recently. Evidently, it hangared at our very nice FBO/airport for 4 months. We offer exceptional line and maintenance service, restaurant at terminal, we got hotel accommodations, and we are a Titan fuel supplier with the cheapest, high quality fuel rates around. If you go to Oshkosh or anywhere that takes you above Southern Illinois, please consider the Mt. Vernon Airport in Mt. Vernon, IL. I've followed you for over a year on your UA-cam channel. Keep up with what you are doing. I learn so much from watching your channel. Happy Landings, Echo "Sierra" Charlie.
You are an honest and honorable man. When you buy a used aircraft it is sold AS IS WHERE IS. Giving them a refund was very kind. Not getting full power on a super high density day, with high heat and humidity is flying 101. They passed on a great airplane due to ego. I suppose his next one should be factory new.
Definitely a good idea to do 2 or 3 pattern touch-and-go's with a new buyer so that the new owner understands how that particular aircraft handles. I'm glad to hear you found the issue with full run-up. I'm surprised that the run-up issue didn't make itself known when you flew the aircraft to meet the buyer. Keep the blus side up and the brown side down. Up...up...and away.
You really have my sympathies! The two groups of pilots who have done things in GA aircraft that have scared the bejesus out of me, have been high houred commercial pilots and instructors. The only useful lesson to be drawn from this is that simply because someone has a piece of paper to say that they are a fully qualified sky-god is no guarantee of their ability of fly a grass-roots GA aircraft.
The old saying holds true..... There are old pilots and bold pilots but there are no old, bold, pilots! The pride issues this 747 captain nearly caused a catastrophe! God bless you Jimmy for how you handled it! Truly I have gained respect for you from this.
So this sludge you found was in the propeller's constant speed mechanism? You didn't have the propeller overhauled? No, I see at about 20:00 in this video you installed a new prop speed governor.
I am glad an accident was prevented. Maybe the flying skills of the 747 pilot saved the initial rushed decision. We have a hero pilot in Greece that saved an Olympic 747 from crashing in Athens downtown, when an engine failled after take off. Again it was in August with a fully loaded aircraft. All planes big and small fly on the same priciples. Thank you for the videos Jimmy we learn a lot from them.
Jimmy could you do a video that would provide us with an update on the planes that you’ve offered to purchase so far but the sales never went through. For example, the Piper Aerostar.
Well Jimmy I'm glad you're such a stand-up guy God bless you I love your Channel I think with you and your kids do is awesome can't wait to see Pastor Jimmy again
I’m from west Texas and I can relate! My plane won’t make full RPM on a hot afternoon. You simply just don’t fly on a hot afternoon due to density altitude and thunderstorms!
I totally understand where you coming from. Not on selling aircraft but classic cars in my case. Iv had classic cars from my first car all my life. When I was 15 back in 97 to today. Selling a classic car these days sucks so bad!! You actually have to know about old cars to own one! I'm sure it's the same with older aircraft like you said.
Jimmy - You're in luck as our institutional family smarts on Model T go back to '01 when Gramps quit school 1st day of 2nd Grade to help Henry as 1st Apprentice continuous year around until his horseless carriages perfected. So, Henry always said on a new model, "You drive it 1st & I'll observe", as reverse order failed to work w/1st Race Car as tested in dark w/milk cans painted black on each end of drive. Henry creamed 'em as Apprentice could'nt see 'em & Henry couldn't either! Gramps 1st to drive FMC Unit #1 too, & for same reason! And I'll betcha you thought your followers didn't know sht about the Model T!!!
We had a chief pilot years ago the was furloughed and was flying small planes. He took controls on go around with full flaps and carb heat on. When we weren’t climbing I said “flaps,sir”. He then dumped the flaps and we sent back like a rock. It was a really crazy experience and a lesson in how these things go sideways .
I hear ya there Sir, I work with both planes and antique automobiles. I want everything to work as it left the factory so as not too have any issues. It's difficult for me to sell a vehicle as well.
You did the right thing by giving him his money back. You are right to insist on the next buyer flying with you to get used to the plane. If you think he's not up to flying it, the deal is off. You could also insist he brings an A+P Tech to do an independent inspection of the plane and to review paperwork. It's not like selling a car, you are right to be concerned for his safety and you have to look after yourself as well. Great video.
I'm glad you 100% that safe. I've enjoyed all your videos and the reason why I stayed watching your videos isn't because your funny and crazy at times but it's because your 100% safe. Thank you for everything I've learnt allot from your repairs and one day I'll be up and flying. I've been cleared from my doctors and the FAA doctor so I just have to get up the funds to get this training done and to see y'all at fun n sun next year. But I'm surprised your wife would have the grey hair as much worrying on everything you do. (Just saying ) lol. Take care be safe and GOD BLESS y'all
Hi Jimmy, as an avid watcher in the uk, watched you being "involved" with the Blue Angels, I suggest you check out the Royal Air Force Red Arrows who came to crack America a few years ago,... they have 9 hawk jets in close formation flight, they have been flying for over 50 years and really worth checking out. Also British Airways have reinstated a Boeing 747 for the Queens Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
You did the right thing Jimmy. It sucks the guy was mad, it sucks the deal was off, but at least he was alive to take his check back.
Your integrity is way way beyond reproach . Yes you crack jokes but that is all part of your sense of humour BUT your ethics towards safety are exemplary.
#clearprop
Concur, it’s nice that he takes responsibility for the sale. I would not have given those two yo-yos their money back. Sorry jack, fly your plane home.
@@thomas7770 I hear ya on that, if it was already in the bank that's a done dealio! I don't understand why he didn't put it on a tarmac to show em it was the sand causing most of the problems and lack of experience being the rest lol
@@eldeguello9573 He FLEW the plane to another airport that was paved. They, the Father didn't listen to a single thing that Jimmy warned him about. Obviously they have NO business owning a small plane. Sadly the Father has already negatively affected the young man's views and thoughts!!!
@@jeffmentzer9186 in other words “Captain747” is a fucking “eejut” as they say in Ireland lol
I think this experience perfectly illustrates the dangers of being “overqualified” as a pilot. Yes he was a 747 pilot but he wasn’t a GA pilot. Gotta know your equipment and conditions. His experience in big jets kept him from aborting in a little Sierra….just my opinion.He’s obviously a great pilot but there is no room for error as you put it Jimmy!
It has nothing to do with being over qualified its all about EGO. Happens everyday in the flying world.
He’s obviously NOT a great pilot; a great pilot is always willing to listen and learn.
You’re right, but I was making a point with “overqualified”. You don’t get to captain a 747 without a lot of flying “qualifications”. But the truth is he was under qualified to fly a GA plane. You’re absolutely right, his ego almost killed him! And his ego might keep him from learning what he needs to, as evidenced by his blaming Jimmy for the issue.
Sorry about that, the reply was supposed to go under the main comment section. Will move it.
He is not the pilot, He is airplane operator. It's a big differense!
Jimmy you know you can't tell a commercial pilot how to fly a small plane ..They know it all
I watched a video about a former F-16 jock who crashed his private lear jet. The pilot bragged about having 1,000 hours in the F-16 yet he had a very problematic flying career in the Chair Force. The pilot was never allowed to fly in a combat and he was booted by the chair force. But a filmed interview of him showed his EGO off perfectly. The Guy fly into a dangerous environment and he paid with his life all because of his EGO.
The funny part is like 80% of commercial airline crashes are pilot negligence. So even the best are prone to failure. A good pilot knows he isn't infallible.
Tell me about it!!!!! The flight club/school where I received my private pilot training/certification had a lot of commercial guys flying and renting planes for pleasure flights and some of the cowboy dangerous antics I witnessed by these guys were always a great topic of conversation at the club house. Never a shortage of "what not to do" training material for my CFI to point out. Some of these commercial cowboys were pretty hard on equipment and thought they owned the place. Definitely a small cluster of them were like this; as most were what you'd expect, careful, courteous and professional. But even the small cluster was enough to be alarming.
A good friend of mine, who was also a very experienced CFI/II with thousands of tailwheel hours, sold a Champ to a retired airline captain. Since the Champ was going to an airport with an asphalt runway, my friend took the buyer to our municipal airport for some landing practice...it took around 5 hours spread out over a few days. Every time my buddy came back to our grass strip, he told me he has never worked so hard trying to check someone out in a Champ. He swore the guy was trying to kill him!
In the end the guy was 100% correct though. So all the polite trash talk about the guy and the prop had a issue..
I wouldn’t hesitate to buy an airplane from you because of how thoroughly you go over them. Love what you’re doing! Stay safe.
I spent many years as an FAA inspector for the Big Orange helicopter company. My stamp number is on thousands of parts flying and still in stock and will be flying someday. When you put your stamp on a part you better be sure it's GTG and measured out to print and had the proper certs with it. Because although I no longer work there I can still be held Civililly Liable for a part failure. I think about that everytime I see one flying.
Now I know why a small simple things like screws or lightbulbs are so expensive.
I’m with ya Mark. A&P here…and my name and stamp are on plenty of airliners still flying today.
Jimmy, your requirement to have the buyer ride with you on a flight is spot on. That way, the buyer can see and understand the peculiarities of the airplane, if any. Great video lesson for everyone.
I think that was Jimmy's first mistake. I mean if I sell a car, I take them for a test ride and airplanes should be no different - the quirks are what can kill you if you are not made aware of them first.
Great story teller! Thanks for sharing that.
I flew back from St. Augustine to our base in West central Florida with an airline pilot, in his airplane. I was flying, he was the passenger. Yeah, it was 4 pm, in August, we had storms all around, but managed to dodge them easily. I do remember how uncomfortable he was, and realized, they fly mostly above the nasty stuff.
We flew into Orlando last year about midday and boy was it turbulent! Super fun ride though!
If your not uncomfortable around big weather, you shouldn’t be flying. Doesn’t matter if your in a 152 or 747. Just remember that the commercial guys will likely have more light aircraft time than almost any private pilot. This guy knew the plane wasn’t right and it turns out he was correct.
G'day Jimmy, I Love you're channel. I enjoy watching those videos you have talked about of ppl finding old automotive gems in barns that have been sitting for years and get them running as I love cars, but I also (more so) love aviation, and to watch you do with planes is so awesome.
I am always waiting eagerly to see what you do next.
Thanks 👍
I feel the same way Jimmy!!
But, I’m not sure if I can get used to that fuzzy thang above your lip thou!
🤣🤣🤣🤦🏻♂️🙏🏻❤️
Appreciate your integrity Jimmy.
Not All Airline pilots are that way. I had a friend who was and he also owned a mom n pop airport. His hobby was rebuilding old cubs. One of the better GA pilots and mechanics I ever knew.
Interesting story, I've heard similar stories before about pilots coming from big iron to little planes and having problems. Example I have a friend that flies an Embraer for one of the regional airlines and also flies my Aztec, if he hasn't flown the Aztec in a while he'll ask me to come along to get himself comfortable again in the airplane.
Piloting employs a lot of muscle memory. But, every airplane has some techniques that don't transfer 1:1 to other aircraft. For example, you might be able to fly a straight winged plane AOK, but then you fly a swept wing plane and OOPS! It's Saber Dance time!
Jimmy I have heard this same story more than once about "I'm an Airline pilot, I can fly anything" attitude. I have also seen the mangle aftermath of the same attitude off the end of a runway or up in the mountains. I don't care if you have a million flight hours, you always take advice of those who know the area, conditions, and aircraft type. You always go through the AFM to verify the performance of the aircraft and to figure out if you can go or not. As the old saying goes, "Flying is inherently dangerous" especially if you don't pay attention and are arrogant.
Sold an airplane - Beech Bonanza to a 350 hour private pilot years ago- he bragged to me how he can barrel roll it no problem. I declined the experience to participate in his demo. Six months later he was dead...augered in a flat spin in a Lancair and killed himself and his best friend. Fools abound and are NOT exclusive to their day job! Plenty plenty of GA aviators killed for a variety of reasons including pilot error. Strangely, NOBODY was killed in Jimmys story as told. There may be a reason you and I are not privy to as the story is told by Jimmy alone. The video evidence shown shows only a wise aborted take off attempt.....not a crash.
There is only one thing more dangerous than flying an airplane, and that's a helicopter.
You did everything by the book. The guy was not listening.
Jimmy your idea to do takeoffs and landings is a great idea may also make the new owner more confident.
Thanks for the very heartfelt video, Jimmy. I have a feeling things will work themselves out.
Jimmy, I have taken off from that same field (Lakeland South) several times in peak summer with my Mooney 180 HP and never had a problem like I see in your actual footage, slow initial roll. Also you should be seeing redline RPM's (2700) with your brakes on or at the very least, once you hit 20 or 30 MPH with that constant speed prop. Sounds like you were not getting that from your description or maybe I'm wrong? Also check your tach against an optical or tach. Not unusual to see a mechanical tach off by a couple of hundred RPM's . If you think you are hitting 2700 RPM's when you are actually only making 2500, there would be a big difference in ground roll. Especially on a Hot Florida Humid Summer Day. Love your videos.
All I can say is where did you find this guy. For an experienced Commercial Captain it appears he was asleep during class at some phase during his training. I mean no.1: as a pilot he should know that in that sort of heat with that load (full tanks extra passengers) would impact performance and no.2: a less than expected performance at run up,should have caused him to abort. He should have never started down the runway in that case. You're right sounds like he was lucky that he didn't end up in the trees. It is also fortunate that your character is such that you refunded his money. You weren't required to do that.
Exactly, even his 747 can’t fly if it’s too hot/runway to short for the heat.
Except, the plane was faulty!! the prop was full of gunk, so he was right!
Surely that guy should have transition training with a qualified instructor if he isn’t checked out on that model. In the experimental world there are so many accidents where a new owner tries to fly the plane he’s just bought without ever have flying that particular aircraft before.
@@Everything_E-Bike The plane was faulty, he knew it and STILL TOOK OFF! That's part of the deal, if run up doesn't go as it is supposed to you abort for safety.
@@Everything_E-Bike He may have well been correct and could be the aircraft faulty. Also way different going from a multi engine jet to a single engine prop plane? General rule is get to know it performance and do run up to get comfortable and see if any issues. Also fly along with the person first a couple times? If not satisfied and notice issue regardless if I believe aircraft faulty or my fault not risking it and flying period? He was way to arrogant and sure have put pride aside and listen and learn the aircraft?
Just wanted to commend you and thank you for your honesty and integrity. I just wish more people - not just in this arena, but when selling a car or a baseball card - would bring this kind of thoughtful consideration to what they’re doing. Granted, you’re dealing with life and death situations, but there are many others who would not have been as accommodating. Good luck with the sale and thanks for keeping us posted.
jimmy your a professional. you take the time to make sure everything is up to snuff... i commend you on keeping people safe and sound. i agree with alot of these comments that your doing everything possible to make sure all is safe.. keep the mustache... tom selleck is jealous.. lol
Great episode Jimmy! Hearing these real life stories A+.
Jimmy, good video. Pitfalls of the GA industry are numerous. 100% agree with your comparison between the Tesla and the Model T. Us older fellas remember when your car had a clutch, rotary phones were the norm and seat belts were optional. Going from 747 to an old GA prop plane is the same thing. I believe your honesty and sincerity is commendable. Thank you.
I enjoy all your videos
And I applaud your dedication to getting it right. And standing behind the brand
The take off and landing requirement is an excellent idea
Reminds me of a flight my brother and I did out of Prescott, AZ (in an Archer, if memory serves). Hot day and high elevation. We ended up getting it in the air and flying to Sedona for lunch, but there was a moment when we were both saying “uhhhhh, those buildings at the end of the runway are starting to look big.”
Sell me the Aztec I need to make a few trips to South America.
I worked as an inspector at a company that built wiring harnesses for Boeing jets. I still have a list of tail numbers that my inspection stamp was used on. Every time I see where one has gone down I start looking at the list... And I work for them 30 years ago.
You might seem a little wild and crazy. Even a little bit silly on these videos but at the end of the day. You're still a pilot. The old addage of don't do the work if you wouldn't use it yourself comes to mind. You're not going to do anything with a plane that would make you afraid to take your own family up in it.
Keep the videos coming I love watching them!
"Can I get a clear prop!" And have a good day!
You and Kelsey from 74Gear should get together and do something. He's a youtuber that flies 747's (mostly cargo) and it may make for a good video if you two worked together to explain all the things you said in this video relating to big commercial jet pilots vs small planes. I think he does fly small planes but either way you both could maybe interview each other on the differences. He's pretty safety oriented like you so maybe it could make for a fun collaboration.
(He may be very hard to hook up with being an active airliner pilot). I'll mention you in one of his vids.
Jimmy some ppl just don't get it Had a Mil.Pilot (f14) 3 in seats in a 172 DA 8700 ! Nope no burners in this model..Know your limitations AND the Airplanes!!!
Hi Jim, I fix scissor lifts and cherry pickers, I also carry out the ^ monthly inspections. Some customers really get annoyed when you fail a 135 ft cherry picker because something is not correct and could cause it to in the worst instance fall over. They don't think of the thousands of £'s or $'s spent on training and insurances to make sure when you certify something they know they are not going to get injured on it. Also, the same as you, no one will admit that they don't know how something works, even when you offer to show them, my friend has a fault code for that, he call it an ( ID 10 T ) Fault, I asked him what it stood for and then he wrote it close together ID10T ?
Great Video, have you found out what was up with the Magnetoes yet ?
Regards to you all Richard 🇬🇧
I did flight training many years ago c.1986 when I was in my early 20s. At that time the owner of the flight school who had many years of training and many hours behind the yoke flew into a thunder storm killing himself and many members of his family. It occurred to me at that time if some one like him could make a mistake that cost him his life as well as many of the people he loved their lives, what are the chances of me doing something similar? I quit flying shortly after that. I still miss it. This is why I watch your channel. Just goes to show that someone with gobs of experience can still do something stupid. Keep up the good work Jimmy. Love your channel.
Really like your idea of going up with the new buyer just for the sake of familiarization. Not the same as a car.
You are a good man Jimmy. Integrity is everything and you have it.
Keep making videos like this and I'll gladly buy merch to support you. This is big time what UA-cam is about. Small guys sharing stories and experiences. No glitz needed.
EXCELLENT take on this. And thanx for sharing your experience!
There I was, on the golf course when my JIMMY’S WORLD alarm went off. My golf game (which is bad to start with) went totally off the rails in anticipation of getting to visit with my hero. But this time it was a sobering reminder that aviation requires a level of attention to detail, a familiarity with your equipment and humility when assessing your skills. What could possibly go wrong? A lot. I think we could all see the concern in your face and hear the fear for that couple in your words. You are my hero and I do hope that pilot watches this video.
Thank you Jimmie your the man,sometimes people need training and they will not admit it,all you can do,you bet on the refund and the test rides
Hello Jimmy, great video…as a marketing and sales guy …suggest think ahead in the sales function and try to head off problems before they kill your deal or kill your customer…
You have an easy bird to sale….good luck and safe flying.
😳😳😳😳 Thank good they brought it back and you had the prop rechecked!
Nice one. I love your openness and honesty.
Growing up we had a grass strip on old dixie hwy in Auburndale/Lakeland border just off hwy 92, that sand is no joke..
Jimmy,my life is similar. The only difference is the fact that at 56 I have no one answer to.I’ve spent a a lot of money on crappy looking old aircraft.spent
most of my life in a hanger restoring things that should never fly again,and then it does.most fulfilling.
I watch your show on utube,you are amazing!Keep it going,!
Yeah! This is tough. Responsibility for lives can ruin you. Be careful JUMMY.
A lot of people give the tail light warranty, once the tail lights are out of sight that ends the warranty , but not you ! I like doing business with people like you ! 👍to you !
Jimmy! You are AWESOME!!! I am not a pilot but have flown many small and large RC airplanes and I have witnessed many RC pilots takeoff with engines that were not running properly. Usually followed by a dead stick landing or crash. The engine on those do not magically fix themselves either. I am so glad that this 747 pilot got back in one piece. Love your channel. Ric
i've flown into south lakeland with a 172 it is a soft feild lol i recall those white tires being at the end of the runway
I’m sitting here nodding my head as you go through this near disaster! Getting in over your head kills lots of people, glad it did not happen.
Dead on about the weather down South. It's a real challenge. Now that you have the plane back you might want to fix that loose trim piece on the passenger side rear.
We had a Rockwell 114B that crashed shortly after we sold it due to a faulty fuel valve. Thankfully we hadnt undertaken any of the works ourselves but still felt dreadful! Then a few years later we sold a 210 turbo that also crashed on approach....!!!
Great video, Jimmy. I appreciate your candor about what happened here and the concern and care you're putting into the sale of this. In Flying Magazine, the contributing columnist Les Abend, who is a recently retired 777 American Airlines captain has written a lot about the vast differential between flying "big iron" and flying GA airplanes - as he puts it, in a "Big Iron" you're more of a systems technician and manager than a stick and rudder man, and the decision trees for EVERYTHING is different than for a small/light/piston GA plane. You're still flying, the radio calls, navigation, etc. are similar (but not same), although you never fly VFR in a big dog, but that's about it for similarity.
Yup, sell that pup to an experienced GA pilot who can demonstrate they can get home in one piece.
I don't know - VFR in a 777 could be a lot of fun ;)
Smart thinking your a good honest pilot
That's a great attitude to have for selling anything, you don't want anybody to get hurt by your product. Good job Jimmy!!!
You're absolutely right Jimmy
Jimmy. Great life lesson. Agree 100% that they do a few patterns with you to get the hang of it.
I like your comment at the end of the video about going with them at least three take offs and landings before you finalize a sale. It's definitely not like you're selling an old used car. Good luck on future sales Jimmy!
Glad you sold it or will your a good man and true aviator
You did the right thing dude, GA is a very different deal to heavy commercial stuff.
Excellent solution! Get the buyer in the plane, show them how to do it and that it works fine, then if they can't do it, walk away. Another great episode. Oh yeah, must add that after watching you for more than a year, my wife has finally gotten interested in Jimmy's World...HOWEVER...she say to say that the "pornstar mustache" needs to go...please. Now remember that's her not me so aim appropriately...fly safe.
Jimmy needs that ,for his day job.
Good story and learning opportunity.
Better to err on the side of caution and safety n qualify potential buyers/flyers...Ty brother for this...
At the 2min mark, that blue Stinson in the background… I bought it in 2012, sold it a few years later. Pretty cool to see it again.
People just need to listen. Some people are incapable of listening and following instructions. I’m glad they didn’t kill themselves.
Check ride on a short grass field. Ok 4 full stops and depart! And Florida all the check rides before 14:00 🕑 you know they need a debrief and take them to diner departing the next morning! Does that sound like a plan?
I did the majority of my Private Pilot training in an A23-19 Musketeer Sport, and always wanted to graduate to a Sierra. Life got in the way and now I have three kids, so if I ever get back to flying I need something much bigger.
This episode Jimmy is a lesson on complete thoroughness. It has saved many life's. Enjoy your humor and expertise. Keep your eyes out for the ET spaceships. Thanks Jimmy and catch you next time and God bless, bye now.
Yes I know that ride wood be fun to fly in, keep on flying jimmy see ya next time great video see ya bye.
This is why I love your stuff Jimmy! You actually seem to care about people and where your planes go!
I’m so impressed with the care you take over the prep of these aircraft, your concern for next owner is the reason you are a success.
Hi Jimmy! This is Erin, Echo Charlie, in tail number lingo. Anyway, your former Sierra N5294 fueled at our very nice KMVN FBO recently. Evidently, it hangared at our very nice FBO/airport for 4 months. We offer exceptional line and maintenance service, restaurant at terminal, we got hotel accommodations, and we are a Titan fuel supplier with the cheapest, high quality fuel rates around. If you go to Oshkosh or anywhere that takes you above Southern Illinois, please consider the Mt. Vernon Airport in Mt. Vernon, IL. I've followed you for over a year on your UA-cam channel. Keep up with what you are doing. I learn so much from watching your channel. Happy Landings,
Echo "Sierra" Charlie.
I was interested in that airplane and emailed you. You did respond! I ended up buying a fantastic debonair. Glad she found a home
You are an honest and honorable man. When you buy a used aircraft it is sold AS IS WHERE IS. Giving them a refund was very kind. Not getting full power on a super high density day, with high heat and humidity is flying 101. They passed on a great airplane due to ego. I suppose his next one should be factory new.
Jimmy is the shit. Keep up the great work bother
Jimmy, we love you. Period.
Jimmy you need to put that on one of your T-shirts, if you haven’t already (what could possibly go wrong) I love it when you say that
Hi Jimmy excellent video
You are so right in everything you have said about this deal
Definitely a good idea to do 2 or 3 pattern touch-and-go's with a new buyer so that the new owner understands how that particular aircraft handles. I'm glad to hear you found the issue with full run-up. I'm surprised that the run-up issue didn't make itself known when you flew the aircraft to meet the buyer. Keep the blus side up and the brown side down. Up...up...and away.
You really have my sympathies! The two groups of pilots who have done things in GA aircraft that have scared the bejesus out of me, have been high houred commercial pilots and instructors. The only useful lesson to be drawn from this is that simply because someone has a piece of paper to say that they are a fully qualified sky-god is no guarantee of their ability of fly a grass-roots GA aircraft.
Your right Jimmy, these are old planes but age has nothing to do with the numbers not adding up. If in doubt keep it on the ground.
The old saying holds true..... There are old pilots and bold pilots but there are no old, bold, pilots! The pride issues this 747 captain nearly caused a catastrophe! God bless you Jimmy for how you handled it! Truly I have gained respect for you from this.
So there was something wrong with the prop ? If there was how did it pass the annual ?
So this sludge you found was in the propeller's constant speed mechanism? You didn't have the propeller overhauled?
No, I see at about 20:00 in this video you installed a new prop speed governor.
I am glad an accident was prevented. Maybe the flying skills of the 747 pilot saved the initial rushed decision. We have a hero pilot in Greece that saved an Olympic 747 from crashing in Athens downtown, when an engine failled after take off. Again it was in August with a fully loaded aircraft. All planes big and small fly on the same priciples. Thank you for the videos Jimmy we learn a lot from them.
Jimmy, you are one of the few I would even consider buying from, you're very trustworthy
Jimmy could you do a video that would provide us with an update on the planes that you’ve offered to purchase so far but the sales never went through. For example, the Piper Aerostar.
Safety, Safety, Safety !! Great decisions Jimmy ! Come see us at KVRB !
Well Jimmy I'm glad you're such a stand-up guy God bless you I love your Channel I think with you and your kids do is awesome can't wait to see Pastor Jimmy again
I’m from west Texas and I can relate! My plane won’t make full RPM on a hot afternoon. You simply just don’t fly on a hot afternoon due to density altitude and thunderstorms!
Love your videos. We all have to take responsibility for ourselves. You are a good guy
I totally understand where you coming from. Not on selling aircraft but classic cars in my case. Iv had classic cars from my first car all my life. When I was 15 back in 97 to today. Selling a classic car these days sucks so bad!! You actually have to know about old cars to own one! I'm sure it's the same with older aircraft like you said.
Jimmy - You're in luck as our institutional family smarts on Model T go back to '01 when Gramps quit school 1st day of 2nd Grade to help Henry as 1st Apprentice continuous year around until his horseless carriages perfected. So, Henry always said on a new model, "You drive it 1st & I'll observe", as reverse order failed to work w/1st Race Car as tested in dark w/milk cans painted black on each end of drive. Henry creamed 'em as Apprentice could'nt see 'em & Henry couldn't either! Gramps 1st to drive FMC Unit #1 too, & for same reason! And I'll betcha you thought your followers didn't know sht about the Model T!!!
We had a chief pilot years ago the was furloughed and was flying small planes. He took controls on go around with full flaps and carb heat on. When we weren’t climbing I said “flaps,sir”. He then dumped the flaps and we sent back like a rock. It was a really crazy experience and a lesson in how these things go sideways .
I hear ya there Sir, I work with both planes and antique automobiles. I want everything to work as it left the factory so as not too have any issues. It's difficult for me to sell a vehicle as well.
You did the right thing by giving him his money back. You are right to insist on the next buyer flying with you to get used to the plane. If you think he's not up to flying it, the deal is off. You could also insist he brings an A+P Tech to do an independent inspection of the plane and to review paperwork. It's not like selling a car, you are right to be concerned for his safety and you have to look after yourself as well. Great video.
I'm glad you 100% that safe. I've enjoyed all your videos and the reason why I stayed watching your videos isn't because your funny and crazy at times but it's because your 100% safe. Thank you for everything I've learnt allot from your repairs and one day I'll be up and flying. I've been cleared from my doctors and the FAA doctor so I just have to get up the funds to get this training done and to see y'all at fun n sun next year. But I'm surprised your wife would have the grey hair as much worrying on everything you do. (Just saying ) lol. Take care be safe and GOD BLESS y'all
Good on you!
an honest sincere and no joking Jimmy, I like it.
Glad it’s all working out!
Hi Jimmy, as an avid watcher in the uk, watched you being "involved" with the Blue Angels, I suggest you check out the Royal Air Force Red Arrows who came to crack America a few years ago,... they have 9 hawk jets in close formation flight, they have been flying for over 50 years and really worth checking out. Also British Airways have reinstated a Boeing 747 for the Queens Platinum Jubilee celebrations.