I'm not a pilot, but I grew up in Dallas with a best friend whose dad was an American Airlines captain, and I got to fly in their personal planes a lot. I have been an armchair pilot ever since, Lol. While they had a couple of other planes, they ordered a brand new Arrow 200 some time around 1970. My friend and his dad went to the factory to watch it be finished, and after test flight, they flew it home to Dallas. I got to fly in that plane many times, and remember how great it looked and how well it performed. Now, 50 years later, it is really interesting to see someone restore one to virtually new condition. It also make me feel old, lol. Great job!
@BlueSkyFlight
Ай бұрын
Love that story… really cool that they watched them finish building their plane. What are you waiting for… go take a discovery flight at a local FBO!
@texdentist
Ай бұрын
@@BlueSkyFlight I just saw your video about the quick drain problem on the arrow. That was a known problem as early as the early 70's because I remember them talking about that specific problem, and I don't think I flew with them after about 1973. Their A&P told them about it, and took steps to make sure it didn't happen to them. I look forward to going back and watching more of your videos.
@BlueSkyFlight
Ай бұрын
That’s really interesting. Crazy that it’s not more well known in all that time.
@philipcurran1662
6 ай бұрын
Thank you that opens up some additional planes I'm looking at.
@BlueSkyFlight
6 ай бұрын
Glad to hear it…. Let me know what you decide on
@ericschoeman6613
3 ай бұрын
The arrows are gr8
@BlueSkyFlight
3 ай бұрын
Agreed!
@alphacharlieflies
5 ай бұрын
Looking good. Ive been doing research on the Arrow. Considering buying one myself and fixing it up.
@BlueSkyFlight
5 ай бұрын
It’s a good airplane…. Biggest thing to check on any piper is the wing spar AD. kzitem.info/news/bejne/ym2nnKGDmKufeHosi=KkM7JFyGDO329DUT
@jag12549
6 ай бұрын
Just bought my own little piper 140. Just flying it for a while before i do something like this but i am excited to do it and i really enjoy these videos. Thank you for the knowledge. There isn’t enough of this kind of aircraft video and i really appreciate it
@BlueSkyFlight
6 ай бұрын
Thanks for that. Congratulations on the purchase! I know how exciting that is. It’s a good bit of work but it’s very doable and really rewarding. Let me know how it goes.
@jag12549
6 ай бұрын
@@BlueSkyFlight thanks bud 😊 congratulations on your project as well. It came out beautiful
@gendaminoru3195
6 ай бұрын
Wow! she's grown to be a sharp looking bird. Just waiting for the Superbowl hype to go by before the game and thought I would check in on some channels I followed. When did you do the new paint and prop? Did you track your hours on the job? Were you thinking of doing panel work? There's some really good shops out there.
@BlueSkyFlight
6 ай бұрын
I bought this about 2 years ago. The paint was done in 1997 according to the logs
@helichrisPA28
6 ай бұрын
Great video!! Super informative. I am about to re do my own PA28 interior 🤗💪. Really inspiring your channel💪.
@BlueSkyFlight
6 ай бұрын
That’s great! Hope my info helps. Please share your progress!
@helichrisPA28
6 ай бұрын
I’ll do indeed! Just finished the new paint job 🤗 interior next 👌
@helichrisPA28
5 ай бұрын
@@BlueSkyFlight thanks again! Also for the 360 camera tip! Here my first video of my freshly painted warrior 🤗👌 audio needs some work still… the line in is too loud in my GoPro. So I’ll need to fix that. So back to music 😑 kzitem.info/news/bejne/rHuBxZmNgGOdbIosi=drSqDngwkoXIQE5B
@BlueSkyFlight
5 ай бұрын
Nice job on the video. I gave it a like. The view looking back is really cool… like you have a drone next to you. I saw someone use a 360 on a stick like that on a high wing. Wasn’t sure it would work on a low wing, but definitely does. Plane looks great! And a nice landing.
@helichrisPA28
5 ай бұрын
@@BlueSkyFlight thanks a lot!! Yes it works very well with the 360 camera. I made a aluminium stick and attached it in two Nflightcam clamps. I’ll try to make more vids. Thanks for your input and support!!
@dancross9993
6 ай бұрын
Great project, you take the time to make sure everything looks professional and you really have pride in your work. My question is, with the new thicker windows and soundproofing/insulation was there a noticeable difference at all with cabin noise?
@BlueSkyFlight
6 ай бұрын
Thanks very much for the kind words! Sadly, I didn't take a good dB measurement before the install, so I can't say with any certainty. I have to think it made a difference (esp the soundproofing). There is a very noticeable difference when tapping on areas on the aircraft skin before the installation vs. after. Also, others online have commented on a measured difference after they installed the same.
@bmused55
6 ай бұрын
Normally in aviation, everything is stupid expensive. But watching this breakdown, the individual costs are pretty close to automotive products. I'm surprised!
@BlueSkyFlight
6 ай бұрын
I would not have known that. Thanks for sharing.
@bmused55
6 ай бұрын
@BlueSkyFlight yeah, on a Jimmy's World video, he showed how a small bolt with a hole on it for the safety wire was $85 or something like that while the same sized bolt from general hardware was a dollar at most.
@BlueSkyFlight
6 ай бұрын
Oh I know how crazy expensive aviation stuff is… just surprised that the interior stuff is not much more expensive than automotive…
@Chris-ev7xo
6 ай бұрын
Beautiful work. I bet the value of the plane doubled from what u spend
@BlueSkyFlight
6 ай бұрын
Thank you. I really appreciate the feedback.
@DWBurns
6 ай бұрын
Are you keeping the Arrow? I have N15665, did much the same just with AirTex top line fabric seats. I had most of my trim fail upon removal and 1973 Arrows are different from 1974 and newer. I have missing trim.
@BlueSkyFlight
6 ай бұрын
Keeping it for a while… at least until I’m done building something I think. That’s pretty cool that our are so closely related in their build time. Yeah that plastic trim is delicate after 50 years. Got a few that I’ll probably replace but they mostly survived. Live to see what you did, feel free to email. Thanks for watching!
@juanv8216
3 ай бұрын
How do you remove the door plastic. I have a Piper archer and need to replace the door plastic which is similar to your Arrow.
@BlueSkyFlight
3 ай бұрын
If you’re talking about the plastic trim around the top half if the door, you have to remove the screws and the latch cover at the top and then should be just the trim screws around the perimeter.
@philipcurran1662
6 ай бұрын
Doesn’t an Aand P have to sign off for the interior and windows????
@BlueSkyFlight
6 ай бұрын
Interior, no. Side windows, no. If it’s the front window then yes. The side windows are covered under owner maintenance.
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