The Piper Archer Is Still A Bargain Airplane

Mike. Read the entire fuel placard. 17 gallons to the "tab". 24 useable. 25 total per side.

Love my 87 Archer.

I would fix the carpet. Could get caught under the rudders.

Nice airplane. How many hard landings did this bird take. Looking for one like this one.

I love them but not if the wings are falling off.

A few corrections Mike ...in addition to the manual electric trim you pointed out between the front seats, this Archer does have electric trim as well. The PTT and electric trim switch is located on the left side of the pilots yoke. If you look on the upper left circuit breaker panel, you will see a "pull-able" breaker marked 'pitch trim'. This type of breaker is required in case an un-commanded or run-away trim occurred. You can manually disconnect the power by pulling the breaker if necessary. Regarding air conditioning, this Archer never had that factory option, so there were no a/c components to remove. It does however have an optional powered ground ventilation fan switch, located to the right of the co-pilots yoke ...hence, the inclusion of the overhead vents that you pointed out. Archers that include the factory air conditioning option loose about 68 pounds of useful load ...not 200 pounds as you stated. There is also a 2 to 3 knot reduction in airspeed when the a/c condenser is lowered into the slipstream for cooling, however once at altitude, seldom do you need a/c. Some owners who have older Archers with a/c systems that run on R22 (which is EPA banned) have removed the system to gain useful load, but it is also very expensive to convert R22 to the environmentally friendly R134A. The cost, not including labor is around $6,500. You might need a new flywheel to accommodate the heftier compressor and alternator belts at $5,500. Backyard conversions don't work and you will damage the system unless you follow an approved method for conversion through the STC process. This can only be done on aircraft that were originally equipped with factory with air-conditioning. One really nice thing this aircraft DOESN'T have, is the original vacuum system that powered the attitude indicator and directional gyro. It was legally removed when TWO Garmin G5's were installed. That's a huge upgrade! Otherwise, thank you for your fun and very candid review.

What is a proper net worth and passive income to have before your first plane?

Got my first 25 hours in an Archer II, I preferred it over the C172 honestly. My flight school sold their planes and closed down right as I was about to do my first solo :(

Hi Mike- I’m in the market for a Archer or Warrior. Can you recommend an airplane broker? I’m low time and want to buy right. Thanks for your help and keep producing the great videos.

Thanks.

Want it!!!!❤❤❤

Changing from the "hershey bar" wings to the longer & narrower (a' la' Cessna) changed the flight characteristics of the Cherokee...better glide, lower controllable speeds, etc.

When I got my commercial pilot license around 2003 it had to be in a complex aircraft, that is retractable landing gear, > 200 hp, and variable pitch propeller. Did the rules change?

24 gallons a side

No Autopilot = Not a TAA

One more thing... The AC absolutely didn't weigh 200lbs. 😂

i much prefer the old stuff over the old. I hate the glass cockpits. All the worthless tech. These have way more character.

G,day Mike from Sydney Australia. How about a vintage Wood and fabric plane in the hanger of Look Up Flight Academy?
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Great review! Recently spotted the Mojo TSi at my local airport, KOQN

It’s only a bargain if you can actually use it, like you. 😊I’m jealous.

Awesome 👍🏿😎

Does this plane have autopilot

24 Gal tanks.

Total hours, airframe and engine, is essential in sales ads. Tells the prospective buyers how many operating hours the airplane has seen, and how long they have before facing engine overhaul. Date of last Annual Inspection should also be included. New owner could be facing laying out a few thousand bucks in the very near future. What was helpful was pointing out that this particular aircraft was at a flight school, which is something to consider. Sorta like buying a well-worn used car from a driving school, or a taxi cab.

Why no wheel pants?

Mike this is reminding me of the content that got me hooked on your content. Makes it seem just in reach of reality keeping my dreams alive

Just saying looking good clean shaven. 🎉

Right on ! Owned a 1977 Archer II with Knots -to U items, for 20 years and 2000 flight hours. Fantastic business tool with opportunities for occasional personal use. Resisted the temptation to continue upgrade to faster and larger. Avoided up-up-out syndrome. What great flying memories while doing business.

It's true Mike, this is my favorite channel and it's because of the entry level coverage of GA airplanes, they're overall distance flown, gallons per hour, price, cruise speed, and altitude ceiling maximum. Thank you very much brother and happy flying 🛫🛬🇺🇸👍🏼