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- I found the fastest piston twin airplane ever produced and it's for sale!
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I have probably 12 to 15 hundred hours in all types of Aerostar and is still one of my all time favorites. Fuel management is critical as you can exhaust fuselage fuel with fuel still in the wings that WILL port during turns. Operated 10 freighter Aerostars during the 70's and lost 8 engines in one night as FBO fueled 4 601's with jet fuel. Nose gear can get stuck in the wheel well if tiller split switch is somehow activated when gear is retracted. Debating on whether to start flying again after retirement , however, the most dangerous things in aviation are:
1. Two airline pilots in a light twin.
2. A doctor and a lawyer in a V tail Bonanza.
3. A flight attendant with a chipped tooth.
Or two chief pilots in an airplane.😁
#2 is familiar; I flew right seat in several V-tails, one with a doctor and a couple others with fellow patent agents. I suppose I dodged a bullet. LOL
#3 could be in a 65 Plymouth
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@@accousticdecay SOME PEOPLE KARMA IS just not HUNTING DOWN :) hehehehehehe some people KARMA IS ACTIVLY HUNTING... that's prolly the difference!!! :) GOOD LUCK!!
Careful, Bill. My experience has been that high time pilots who were retired and get back into it are the most likely to crash. Lost several friends this way. When they were flying regularly, their skills were honed and they were capable pilots. They get back into an airplane after several years of letting those skills deteriorate and thinking they can get right back in the saddle, so they get themselves into situations that they used to be able to work in but aren't able to now. Take it easy and work yourself back in slow, you're not the same pilot you were before you retired...but you can be again if you take it easy.
I love the Aerostar. Used to operate one on freight runs in Australia. One of our pilots reached back to close the door while taxing and took the top of a finger off with the prop once....
Rocking the Biggles mustache, as well, Jimmy. :D
Saw one in Kununurra years ago, mid 90s. Left an impression.
Does Jimmy know who Biggles is?
Rear Cylinder change is a nightmare. Everything is shoehorned in under those cowls.
Damn dude can’t even imagine that man, how awful hope he was alright, silver lining though could’ve lost a lot more
I love all the aero stars! One of the most beautiful designs for a twin….and a hand full of plane that you don’t want to get behind!
This plane was a favorite with our southern exporters. You might want to check all the nooks and crannies for any left over "product". It could help pay for the build 🤣
Love the channel bro. Retired military guy, aviator for over 40 years, and you are funny and keep it real! Keep it up!!!
Can I get a “CLEAR PROP!”
Might be smart to give your insurance broker a call before you do anything else. The Aerostar handles absolutely beautiful once you got the hang of it, but it could be a handful. I loved that plane and after a thousand plus Aerostar hours I still do. With electric fuel selectors and electric nose wheel steering among many other “special” systems it’s like nothing else. Make sure you have a solid maintenance budget. Would be nice to see you getting this plane, but be careful. Good luck from across the Atlantic 👍
Very very solid advice.
Sketchy at best..
I think he's going to have a hard time getting the MIG insured and a near impossible time getting the Aerostar insured.
Dont Forget that on his Multi check ride he was so task saturated he didn't put the gear down and almost bellied the plane
I feel the Aerostar is almost an airliner style aircraft. It's pretty complex, VERY high performance, and it comes at the cost of pilot capacity vs pilot performance. You can get way in over your head in seconds in one of these. I remember my dad (25,000 hours) taking an Aerostar for a test flight and when he came back he said something to the nature of "I don't plan on killing my entire family in that thing." He's a pretty apprehensive GA pilot, but the reaction has always stuck with me. The engine failure on takeoff plan I've seen on CZcams from Aerostar owners.... Is sobering at best.
And that doesn't even begin to contemplate the insurance or maintenance of one.
"How much is the insurance and maintenance on one of these?" "Yes."
This is Jimmy's World logic above doesn't apply. That's what makes this channel fun to watch.
really would love to see you do a series on a 337 skymaster, its my favorite small plane. A friend of mine who is no longer around had one and it was a unique flying experience. Great content as always...keep it up.
Great channel, Jimmy! Aerostar 600A in Daytona was my first flying job back in the 90’s and it is a great flying machine. I have roughly 500+ hours in it. But like others have said, it requires training, currency and a healthy dose of respect. Speed is your friend in this airplane. Plus, deep pockets for maintenance. I trained at SimCom in Orlando once a year and it was invaluable. I wouldn’t discourage you from buying one but would definitely encourage you to have an experienced Aerostar pilot fly with you for a while (especially, being newly multi-rated). Also recommend experienced Aerostar techs work on it. I used to take ours to a place in LAL called No Toro aircraft services (not sure if it’s still in business). Keep up the great work and thank you for your service!
His insurance co would require dual time with an Aerostar pilot before he could solo. As a new twin pilot that could easily be 50 hrs if they'd even allow it at all.
MX Mullens aviation in Florida for Jimmy?
If he's close to you, check with the guy who runs the channel "Aerostar Pilot." He's quite knowledgeable and may even know this "aero" plane.
Very much true on all accounts sir…..
Great find jimmy. Hope it finds its way home with you soon
Jimmy, thanks for responding to questions like how you find planes. You've mentioned before how you afford to do much of this, we know married with kids, and that you actively serve our country. My big question is WHAT IS YOUR SECRET TO TIME MANAGMENT? You must have a secret. Between being Dad and Husband, saving the 310, galivanting about the country looking at planes, being in the military, and shooting and editing YT, you sure seem to have more than 24 hours in your day. I work full time, parent full time, and serve in my community, and I still haven't been able to find all the time I want (or need) to fly. Please, is there a secret clock I am missing!? Thanks for sharing your World.
I believe the secret of Jimmy’s productivity is to sleep about two or three hours per night. It’s how Mike Patey does it. It’s how all your heavy hitters do it; they just don’t sleep. Roger Penske is another well known non sleeper.
Retirement saves a lot of time
Yes Jimmy, I too would like to hear how you manage it all, does the US military do part time? Lol
@@samrodian919 Reserves & National Guard, until deployed overseas.
Jimmy- I've been loving your channel. I rebuilt a Cessna 182- took me six years. Flew it all over - even to the Bahamas with my buddies. Then I too got the Aerostar bug. I actually traded my 182 to a gentleman for his Aerostar. I was a 601- meaning it was turbocharged but not pressurized. A prior owner had it converted back to non-turbocharged and I love the speed without the complexity or expense of turbo chargers and pressurization. Cheers buddy! I'd love to come see it. I just got a wild hair and flew to Venice Fla to scuba for Megaloldon shark teeth. These planes are time machines man! 😁😁😁
I used to maintain and annual a 602P with a Machen conversion for a customer. He let me fly from the right seat from time to time. Having the fuel totalizer next to the airspeed indicator on the copilot side was sobering, and visual proof that speed costs money.
Jimmy, I know that you will get a lot of mixed opinions on the A-star, I have a lot of time in serial number 3324, you are looking at 3319. I absolutely love the airplane but there are some things that you must do. Please feel free to contact me, I would love to see this project succeed because of my absolute affinity for the Aerostar line of airplanes. Also, I have a very good friend close to where that airplane is that is an Aerostar Guru. It would be an honor to help you out with this as there just are not a lot of guys that have experience in that airplane. By the way, you will absolutely LOVE the way it handles and flys
That's definitely a cool plane! I think it would be a great addition to Jimmy's World Garage!
Go for it, Jim. Beautiful aircraft. Great addition to the barn.
I did some flying in an Aerostar 601 years ago, and that is an airplane that demands attention or else. Type training is a must. I don't know how much multi time you have, but the 700 is NOT the plane for noobs.
Thanks for sharing how you find your airplanes. The Aerostar is an amazing plane. I can see a lot of adventures with "Jimmy's World" in that plane. The 50+ GPH at takeoff is the major downside of operating a speed machine like this but you are getting into the corporate level of flying with the Aerostar. Ibsee more intense training in your future. Thanks for all the great videos.
Is the 310 going to make Oshkosh? So many projects so little time. Already anticipating your next video!!
I've been following your channel for months and compared to some of the other "barn finds", the Aerostar seemed on a different level than those. Maybe there is more I'm not seeing, but both engines started right up, the panel and avionics looked clean, and with the exception of the missing seats which if I heard corectly are getting re-done, it seems like a good airworthy find. I give a thumbs up to adding that gem to your stable!
I dunno if you'd call this a barn find, really. The guy wasn't neglecting it, he was restoring it but looks like he's wanting something else instead. It seems to be a pretty complete and probably airworthy aircraft, just needs some paint and an annual. People regularly fly worse.
yeah except the operating costs are insane. This is a million dollar airplane lmao
I'm with Ethan... Electric nose steering for example, things like that make me shudder just at the probable cost of an annual for this thing. "Needs another 1000 feet of runway" etc... You really sure you want to get into something that specialized? When the huge support costs overcome the 300 mph thrill, will it be difficult to sell?
@@garysmith5256 If you think an Aerostar is expensive, just imagine what the expenses of the FJ-80 turbofan conversion would've been...at least the 400kt cruise would make it hurt a little less.
Thanks for making these videos Jimmy!
Great looking and playing, I love that cockpit. And it looks like a very nice autopilot. But those have been pretty good for several years. You could keep some of the old instruments and go to a glass cockpit if you want as just an augmentation and still have some analog instrumentation for backup.
I own N601HB. She’s a 1979 601P with many mods including intercoolers. I wanted the long props because they pull better than the short props. Also, wanted the high compression 290 HP, IO-540-S1A5 engines for LOP ops. The cockpit is quiet in cruise, and with modern headsets there’s no concern for noise like the old days.
Mine is fast, economical as Aerostars go, has everything I wanted and doesn’t miss anything. I absolutely love it!
I flew cancelled checks in the Aerostar for a few years, absolutely loved the airplane. As many others have said, this airplane is unique and can bite. With that said and with proper training on its quirks, it is safe and rewarding, not to mention its an absolute joy to fly!!! with pushrod controlled ailerons it moves on the roll axis by just thinking about it. Another cool trait is on take off, it sits on the ground slightly nose low so you actually have to rotate it like a jet to fly SO COOL! I hope you get it, I'm very excited to get into the Aerostar again via your videos
Enjoyed hearing that engine! I really love it's sound.
I absolutely love this aircraft.
I don't know, Jimmy...you buy that, and you might say "Screw saving the 310!"!
Owned one for years. Wonderful aircraft, built really strong (no in-flight breakups ever). Nothing quite like it. But its tightly cowled and the twin turbos aside run hot, so it's not an easy plane to work on. Complex, but very well supported (you can get any part overnighted, it just ain't cheap). You need people with Aerostar experience to wrench on it, otherwise you'll be paying a fortune for someone to learn on the job. Flies like a fighter jet with all push-pull rods and no cables - amazing handling. Nothing else comes close. Very honest flying capabilities, but wing does not like to be slow, so it's easy to load up in a turn and get too close to the edge if you're not careful. This is a $350-450/hr plane to run, so be prepared. Not a good candidate for neglect and cheap maintenance.
350-450 an hour?? ouch
Hell yes! Buy and do your thing to it, Jimmy!
Great video Jimmy.
Wonderful information.
Many thanks Jimmy.
Retired Air Force veteran.
Thank you for your service!
I always have admired the Aerostar, but when I bought my twin I went with Miller conversion twin comanche. 200hp vs. 180 on stock Pa30. True 500 fpm on single engine from takeoff if needed on hot humid MS day. 16-18 gph at 175 knots. The Aerostar was a bit too racy for me with the lack of dihedral and insurance was gonna eat me alive even with around 800h in twins. Never had an incident. Insurance did not care. I always wondered how consuming it would be to hand fly in the soup if need be. Also had a twin comanche friend that bought one of these and augered in on takeoff after a service. The fuel tank management is tricky. He flew fighters in Navy. Very experienced guy.
I own a 601P… fuel system is very straight forward.
Jimmy, I really enjoy watching your content. It's always an adventure. One thing I miss in your content that I sometimes see in other aviation channels is ATC comms. I just love listening to the clearances, instructions, etc. It'd be cool if you could sprinkle some of that in sometimes when you're flying. Keep up the good work and SAVE THE 310!!
Yes . Definitely go for it lad will love to see you work on it . 👌🏼
I was in Florida last week watching grandson play volleyball at the Orlando Con Center. I've watched you now for maybe 8 months. You are amazing with all the knowledge you have about planes. I think the Aerostar is a great choice. I've admired this plane for years. I used to fly before heart attach. I have IFR , commercial and multi engine rating and now live 100 yards from an airs 72trip. I see planes everyday take off and land. Going 300 miles and hour will be awesome. Dan Bell here in Shelter Cove Calif. I'll be keeping track of the progress with the Aerostar.. Thanks for your channel.
Jimmy, That is a nice airplane :) I remember the early ones had a main spair problem, alot of them needed to have them replaced. Also, speed translates into more inspections, which is more money Check the Engines close as high-time engines are very, very expensive along with the turbos. Is he including an annual in the deal? How about the nice interior? How about some training on the plane? As he said there is a lot of difference in that plane from the one you are used to. I would talk to other owners that have Aero Stars and see what they say about the plane. Good Luck pilotcropduster
Jimmy, the AeroStar is defiantly a must! My great uncle has one, I’ve never had the chance to go for a ride in it yet, but every conversation about it turns up something new and amazing. He absolutely loves the airplane and I don’t believe he’ll ever get rid of it. Looking forward to seeing what comes of it, but you defiantly won’t regret it. Take care!
Like the look of the three bladed chopped propellers. Cool looking. Like the instrument layout. Time to write that check!!
I have been following you for some time ... Really enjoy all the hard work you do ... BUY IT !!!
Great show I love every episode. I used to have an Aerostar it was lots of fun to bad it was a Ford. Cheers from Jacksonville Florida 🌞
Yeah, I had one of those Aerostars too! 👍
Jimmy, I love watching your videos and love flying, having been a pilot for over 30 years. Have never flown an Aerostat, but have known it's reputation for a long time. I have always been told this is not an airplane for casual users. Considering the operating cost and the STEEP learning curve, I have concerns about you buying it. The speed is seductive, I know, but remember, that gets you to the scene of the accident that much quicker, the pilot is the first one there, and you don't want to find yourself in the situation of single engine ops in this beast.
Sage advice sir, not that Jimmy will take it of course!
I've got some time in an aerostar 600a the airplane is a pussycat to fly the only thing it does not like is getting behind the power curve on one engine. Vmc and stall are very close together, the aerostar will not accelerate below a certain speed on one engine. Other than that specific issue it does fly well on one engine. That of course is based on the stock 285 horsepower engines if you have the 350hp it's a non-issue.
Buy.... this is beautiful.... thanks for sharing
I'm in love. I had a lot of time in a 600A back in the early '80s and I have to tell you it is by far the most beautiful twin engine plane ever with the flat short skinny wings and that 707 looking tail. I know they did a jet version of the aerostar but I was never aware of this particular hot rod. Used to take it out of Santa Monica over the Catalina for Buffalo burgers at least once a week. You are so lucky to find this airplane and I hope you fly the hell out of it. Love your show
Jimmy, I’d like to borrow your money replicator for a few days when you’re not using it.Just long enough to make a pickup load or two.Keep the videos coming,love them
Jimmy, I flew that aircraft in 2006 from TPA to Toranto Canada to meet with GE on some Jet Engines I bought for my Principal who had bought an Air Canada passenger jet and was converting it to a Luxury Jet for overseas business travels. It made the Trump Jet look like a worn-out Volkswagen. Me and my buddy Dave had a good trip in it.. He is right about the GPH and the fuel pressure and not sticking your arm out of the cabin for any reason. Those Ice Scratches were there then but they look bad now. Long time ago.
Toranto.... Intrasting.
For the slow crowd:
Toronto.... Interesting.
Yes! Youwill love it. I have flown in one and it was terrific! Get it@
That plane looks sooo cool! Definitely my favorite so far on your channel.
Cleetus brought me here. Loving the content and digging the 'stache. Keep it coming. As far as this plane goes, anything that is the "fastest" is good with me.
Love the content Jimmy keep up the good/hard work from the uk
My Dad's friend Rod Fraser bought 6 of the 600 models back in 74, when Ted Smith was struggling to keep the company going. He sold 5 of them and kept one. Man it was such a cool airplane looked fast just sitting on the ramp. I was 13 at the time he gave us a ride, it was an absolute rocket. I love Aerostars do I'd say go for it, make sure all logs are up to date. Best of luck with it.👍🎣
Outstanding Choice
hi Jimmy love your channel now retired from flying last aircraft was a Aerostar 600A non turbo the most reliable aircraft on the planet. Easy to fly, climbs up to 2000 ft per minute cruise all day 220 nts at 800o ft. Very easy to land, controls are the best you will find in the market place, this aircraft is twice as strong never heard of one breaking up in flight, over 1000 hours in this aircraft, read the manual, learn all the sytem once you go aerostar you never go back. Hope you close the deal on this unit. Christopher from Ottawa Canada
Pass on it until some of the other projects get finished, don't dilute your free time between too many projects.
The Aerostar is a plane that if you happen to come a cross you buy.
Oh yes. You definitely need this !!!
Great plane. Its your pass to Jet type aircraft. A demanding plane, but beautifull to fly, once you get the Hang for it.
Could be a great buy
While taxiing on the ramp toward our tiedown spot, my CFI noticed an Aerostar. His remark was "Oh, look! An Aerostar that hasn't crashed yet!" Jimmy, they can be a handful. They have a reputation of being terribly unforgiving aircraft.
If you have an engine cough on takeoff when your heavy, your name better be Bob Hoover. If you hesitate or start swimming in glue when its time to cage one, you aint gonna make it. I used to fly overnight freight back in the 80s, we kept hearing about these go fast airplanes augering in when the single pilot got behind it and lost situational awareness. Never mind an engine out scenario clipping your wings. You are operating at near jet speeds when your aproaching the airport, Add in a little overconfidence and some MVFR. I wouldnt want to be sitting in the back. Next thing you will find is an MU2. If your not a talented and experienced stick, dont push you luck.
@@romanlightman4937 My brother flew a long wing turbo Aerostar on his first multi engine flying job in the Canadian arctic, actually his company also had the short wing Aerostar too. One day the turbo over boosted on take off he thought he lost a engine because of the yaw but the over boosting engine was making so much power before it blew he almost shut the wrong one down, he brought it back on one engine no trouble but it was a costly repair.
@@dwaynemcallister7231
if your not an A&I, an Aerostar will empty your wallet quick.
The Aerostar is on my short list of the most enjoyable airplanes to fly. I can only imagine it with 700 hp...
It's a sports car with impeccable handling, and it was very well designed and built for speed by Ted Smith, who also designed the Aero Commander series of airplanes.
It's a real step up in the multiengine world, and I suggest you get at least 10 hours with a good Aerostar instructor (your insurance company may require more, given that the ink is still wet on your multi rating), as the speed and complexity can be overwhelming. It's more like driving a transport category airplane than an Aztec...
Hope you can close the deal.
That explains the similarity in overall shape .
Jimmy, fantastic choice , great channel , always looking for the next video .
Soon as I saw the shadow of your page, I knew you were heading into my fave plane! The sexiest plane built next to the P-51 and the F4U Corsair!!! Hope you can make it happen Jimmy!!! Put a sweet paint job on her and GO!!! LOVE the Aerostars!!!
Agreed!
Our "Founding Father's" would be shocked at how intrusive our government has become. Tracking our every word or every move.
It's both scary and sickening.
%100!!!
*Jimmy I have +400 hours in that airplane.t will KILL you with out mastery, competence, currency, and vey good understanding of fuel system. IT IS LIKE A JET IN FEEL TAKE OFF and LANDING.* THE EARLY STOCK SHORT WING TED SMITH VERSIONS (TS61 Pre-Piper PA601 and PA702P) were faster, could cruise at 220Kts to 235kts. Not 300mph, Tops speed was 250kts and drinking massive jet like 100L fuel numbers. If you buy and fly it GET type specific training. It does not require type ratting but might as well should. It is more complicated operationally (fuel system known for mismanagement and VERY unique) than the Jets I have flown and fly now. Engine out on take off or in pattern and approach could be demanding. This is NO Piper Apache or Aztec which is docile.
And that is why the slang name for these planes was "DeathStar".......didn't they make a movie about drug running with an AeroStar.....Tom Cruise was the pilot....???
@@ericsandberg3167 “American Made”
I would think with that kind of HP an engine loss on takeoff would be a beast to handle. That bird would want to roll on its back like a fighter jet.
This is a guy who bought a frikin' Mig, right? He's literally asking for it.
@@ericsandberg3167 Yes and they crashed it.
I love all your videos man, even the old ones.
Jimmy, you have to have it. It's a beautiful airplane and fast!!!
Jimmy, how many “projects” do you have now? All I can say is, you are one lucky dude!!
Dude! Don’t even tease us with you buying an Aerostar! Every time I hop in my 100kt Cherokee I dream of owning an Aerostar.
Get a Bonanza. Best GA aircraft ever made. Very little has changed in the BO since 1947. The wing is still used on King Airs. I have a D-35 and the more I fly it and maintain it, the more I see how Beechcraft got it right the first time.
Love your channel Jimmy! ❤️ SO glad that it's continuing! Thanks for explaining your "buying strategies/sources" . I'm not multi certified, but live my life vicariously thru you. LOL!!
"That's what SHE said!" LOL 😆
Go for it, Jimmy Sweet Airplane
Also I’d be curious of what your insurance quote is as a lower time multi engine pilot.
Buy it
Jimmy don't care what us peasants pay
Get ready to be required to go to the sim and/or minimum time with an insurance comp approved instructor. The Aerostar Owners Assc should be very helpful.
I'm telling ya there a great Beech 18 that's been sitting in a hangar in SC, it was completely gone through in 2008-09, then flown 4 times and is now sitting, would be a good annual, set of batteries and I know it would fly home. It's a 59 Super 18, tall cabin all metal. Hit me up if you want the lead, I know there's a spare engine and even the factory jacks for doing the gear swing
Those were the safest aircraft in WW2.
Reminds me of Jimmy "ZAR" Franklin's Starship Pride...thank you for the nostalgia!
Aerostars are awesome airplanes! I had the pleasure of flying 2 different ones around FL and loved it. The unpressurized models are considerably cheaper to maintain. Also there used to be an Aerostar mechanic in LaBelle that had about 20 planes in pieces for spare parts. Might be worth checking him out.
Blancolirio is going to do a crash review on you I fear…
Hello Jimmy. Love to see that you have such a great interest in airplanes but we have not seen you complete a full restoration of any airplane. You just completed your multi training and you have absolutely no business getting into an Aerostar at this time. I am a retired airline pilot and even I would go through extensive training on that airplane and I know your insurance company will not even give you a quote because of your lack of experience and qualifications. Do not do this. Please just finish your current projects.
Airline pilots have no business flying twin piston airplanes.
@@ecktoeman I started in corporate multis and I understand the difference between all of them.Having flown Barons, Navajos, 310, 340, 414 and 421’s I know they all handle differently. The airline training helped me understand things on a different level and the Aerostar is a hot rod.
The first one on your list caught my attention, it's a Grumman Albatross flying boat. At $15,000 I wouldn't expect much, they tend to run about $600K in good condition. But I'd still have clicked.
Thanks for your channel!
Never thought i could get this interested in airplanes but this channel is awesome❤ thankyou Jimmy!
I flew night freight in these 30 years ago, 4hrs a night 5 nights a week. Be VERY CAREFUL if you decide to buy this plane. They are very unforgiving airplanes, major runway hogs, very critical wing, limited rudder and this one’s hopped up as well. IF you get it get thoroughly trained and stay proficient. He’s right about the nose wheel taxi switch bty., the ones moved to the glareshield were more natural than the original lower pedestal mount.
Every single "Buy it Jimmy it will be amazing" comment is from a non pilot who doesn't understand how demanding the DeathStar is. This is not the plane for a low time pilot much less the low time multi-pilot
No Pilot would call it a DeathStar. Eric Reese has trained a lot of low time multi engine Pilots on the Aerostar, one of his latest video's is helping one get an Aerostar airworthy again. The Aerostar is complicated and fast, with the correct training and learning of the planes characteristics it isn't any more dangerous than any other twin piston engine. In fact every Pilot on youtube that has flown the Aerostar has stated that it is a very docile flying aircraft, that you have to be aware of it's speed and do's and don'ts.
@@kvnkaveman it’s nickname among pilots IS the deathstar. And is a very demanding aircraft to fly which it’s obvious that you have not flown it.
@@ericfletcher8454 It's very easy to tell you know nothing about the Aerostar at all, especially the performance abilities of the Aerostar 700. With that being said the Aerostar is A maintenance hog and you better have a good A/P that knows the Aerostar well. Then again aviation isn't cheap and speed is A cost multiplier.
@@kvnkaveman you’re wrong on your assumptions we’ve had three of them including a Machen Superstar 680 so I am very familiar with them
Thank you for the video.
Heck yeah. We need this plane.
Might be even smarter to realize your a novice multi engine pilot and the Aerostar will eat your lunch before you know it has!
Bob Hoover proved the abilities of the Commander series.😮
Jimmy is a careful and prudent pilot.
I'm not a pilot or have ever flown a plane. I'm just a big aviation fan and the Aerostar has always been one of my favourite small twin aircraft. The other is the Piper PA31 Navajo/Chieftain. I've heard a lot of good things about the Aerostar and think it will be a great plane to own. If it was me I would be buying it just for the sake of owning one but that's just me. I think you will be happy with it once you get use to flying it.
Aerostar is a fabulous looking plane and sounds great in the air
Yep buy it Jimmy. It looks cool 😎
Go for it Jimmy
Cool plane Jimmy. Wow good shape. Good luck to get it.
Go for it !
Beautiful looking and mid wing. Buy it!
WOUW, what a beautiful plane.
I hope you get that Aerostar.
Amazing! Definitely get the Aerostar! But like being said previously they can be a handful but are a gorgeous airplane!
I built these Aerostars in Santa Maria. i worked in the option shop back in the day. fantastic aircraft
I'm as excited as you. She's beautiful. Good to know the pressurized airplane isn't going to time out anytime soon. I'm excited about picking up my 200 kts @ cruise ME in a couple of weeks.
Love the stash and faster airplanes.
One of my favorites. Gotta get it.
Always loved the Aerostar, in fact the aero commander is my favorite.
That’s a definite must buy airplane. It looks soooo sweet
OMG, I LOVE JIMMY'S CHANNEL, not the money he spends BUT THE CONTENT IS AWESOME. THANX MATE.
Looks Awesome !!!
Go for it jimmy you ll get there faster looks like a nice aeroplane
What a beauty!!!
You are absolutely, Plane Crazy, and I love it.
Totally interesting channel, good work Jimmy from South Africa 🇿🇦
Buy it !! That is a cool aircraft 300 mph, hell yeah
Goin for the Rooster from topgun look with that stache Jimmy? Love the videos. Love what you're doing saving these planes from the scrapyard and getting them flying again.