Piper Cherokee 180 Is The Toyota Camry Of The Skies

I lost the recorded audio sound for this video, hence the wind noise you hear. Sorry about that. Hazard of the job!

I love my Cherokee 180C. A few speed mods and a cruise prop and flies 130kt true. 500 hours in it and have been coast to coast. Great plane and cheap to own and fly. I burn 7.4 gal per hr in cruise at 9500.

That would be cool to get trim on a plane.

I started in NZ 1967 and all was round analogue dials complete with roof type elevator trim so I would feel quite at home but would be lost with glass. but that's progress . I did 195hrs but not flown since late 80's and at 78 that's about to change as I am plugged in for a dual flight soon! it will be interesting to try out my old skills once more. cheers for the vid it was very interesting and worth watching. cheers NZ

Not all Cherokees have the trim above the head. Some have the wheel in the center.

Absolutely 💯 love your channel and the information you give. Thank you so much, I learned a lot. Keep it up.

Great vid, convinced me ❤

I did my discovery flight a couple days ago on may 18 in a similar looking plane. Was a bit tight inside the plane like. Shoulder to shoulder. I’m a big guy so ya. Was a great first experience would recommend trying a discovery flight. Got to experience moving the yoke / rudder peddles a bit :)

The Cherokee 180 is a sweet little bird. I trained in a Warrior, awesome airplane. I purchased a 1973 Cherokee with the 160hp STC, love it (I prefer the post 1970 throttle quadrant and trim position of the later Pipers). Warrior glides better but they are both nice planes. My Cherokee with the160 STC cruises at 100 knots to 120 knots depending on conditions and throttle percentage. Great little planes.

Your ability to enunciate clearly and explain aircraft components/avionics in greater detail is excellent. I'm a student pilot and looking forward to eventually purchasing an aircraft of this type. A+

Who's flying with the seats all the way back?? You that tall bro??

Wish they were 50k lol.. Found a decent one for $75k but ehhh

I just bought a 1966 Cherokee 180 and that plane sits nothing like mine. That tail is a good 2’ lower than mine sits it looks like

Can anyone suggest plain option for 6”6 wide shoulder ?

So thankful to you for making this video. I didn't actually know of the Cherokee 180 until I saw this video while looking to buy a plane. Guess what I bought in August of last year :)

Not now papa, 100k! Love your vids!

Do you still sell this one

I wonder if it will ever be possible to make a family airplane with shoulder room. The one thing I don't like is the cramped side by side. I wonder if there could be a fuselage with lifting body principles to enlarge the cabin. I build competition models so I understand weight. I save grams where possible.

Can't hear u

What about the 235?

I really want to learn how to fly and get something like this some day

Awesome video! Not a pilot but got behind the yoke of some Cherokees when I was kid a few times (adults would let you do that sort of thing years ago!); I love this plane! Hope it ends up in MSFS soon...

Great video my favorite is the Warrior the trim wheel is on the floor between the seats and it has throttle lever mixture lever too

More like 80k to 100k

Currently training in a piper after doing the first half in a 172. I am wide shouldered and tall. The piper is more uncomfortable to me

Thanks

Perhaps the most accurate description of the 180! Loved the video. You might want to consider a filter for your mic though.

I like the paint scheme on this one 😎🤙

And the cherokee 140 is the PT Cruiser of the skies....

Would love to own something like this but I think my missions will be a little too long for this plane. Great video!

The camry of the skies. Just take out the 33 mpg!

Man these things really have exploded in value. Seems like they all go for like $70k plus now for basic vfr planes too that aren’t even in that great of condition. It’s crazy

My first plane was a Cherokee 180, N7721N. I got my instrument rating in it, even with it's flaky glideslope receiver. The wife and I had a great time with it. But, I was fascinated by the taper wing. Had to have one. In 1985 I bought a 1979 Archer II, N2953U. It is really something special in ground affect. I still own it to this day.

ALHAMDULILLAH(SWT). ASTAGHFIRULLAH(SWT).

Very Nice Bro. Get Good Pilots!

Nice review on a Cherokee. I had a 160 and at 6’2” I was fine. I am not skinny Even with an instructor we did fine. Good plane. I’d love to have one again. I’d fly it all over the place.

My main problem with the Cherokee is its slow speed. It takes forever for you to go places.

Awesome 😎 thanks

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Love this plane. Thanks for the thorough run down

The 172 is the Toyota Corolla of the skies. The Cherokee is more fun, like a VW Jetta or Honda Civic of the skies.

Love my 67 180

I got my license in a Piper, and it’s a great and sturdy plane. Regarding the location of the trim, the planes I flew were built in the 70s, and the trim was on the floor, between the two front seats.

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Most of my training hours were in a Piper. Its a great plane for solos and takeoff and landings are smooth.If maintenance history is consistent and it has a secondary or auxiliary fuel pump, Cherokees and Warriors are both great planes to purchase in the pre-owned market.

I’m 6,0 tall and 225 lbs the plane fits me fine. The shoulders get a lil close but not a big deal. Great lil birds

This might be a silly question 🙋🏾‍♂️ are you allowed to have a stereo in the cockpit??😁

i owned a share in a 180 at one time. that low tail made it possible to land like a tail dragger and touch that rear skid to the ground in landing. My flight instructor insisted on hearing it touch that skid in order to pass my flight test when I got my license.

Crashed in one of those on my first flight lesson. Killed my brother and practically crippled me and screwed bt insurance. Not a cherokee fan lol

Great video 👌yes shame about the sound quality..I learnt in 152 then did a type rating in a PA 28 181 and wow what a difference. Keep them coming.