It Runs!!! Almost Finished - Cessna Restoration Episode #17

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It Runs!!! Almost Finished - Cessna Restoration Episode #17

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We are getting so close to the first flight of C-FMVU a 1961 Cessna 172B that has undergone a six month restoration... well actually more of a resto-mod because we have updated / upgraded almost every part of the aircraft.
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@tigersfan14 2 жыл бұрын

one of the few areas where aviation youtube falls short is showing qualified mechanics working on aircraft. Professionals like Chris are so essential and often go unnoticed. It's nice to see videos with mechanics doing amazing work.

@chaddesrosiers1107 2 жыл бұрын

Chris has gotten more comfortable with the videos. I'm not a pilot nor am I a mechanic... however been informative and enjoyable watching you guys work on the plane. Thanks.

@elund408 2 жыл бұрын

every time I watch one of these video's I get the urge to go cessna shopping.

@OhHeyFergy 2 жыл бұрын

This has been an awesome project to follow. It was great to see it fired up, and nice teaser at the end there :D

@TMITNA 2 жыл бұрын

That polished aluminum and red is just so pretty.

@chrisvankessel106 2 жыл бұрын

That tease at the end is fantastic. Looks great!

@danielmiddleton8173 2 жыл бұрын

I'm happy for you and looking forward to you upcoming spring and summer flights. C'mon spring! Time to tap some trees.

@peterdoe2617 Жыл бұрын

What a great customizing job you did! And it must be extremely satisfying to know you aircraft this well. Since you literally went through it from head to toe.

@bokkenka 2 жыл бұрын

"It's alive! IT'S ALIVE!" Good job, Glen. All my old Carhartt jackets are shredded, too.

@pastorrich7436 2 жыл бұрын

I cheered inside when the starter kicked over! A triumphant moment and so happy that FMVU is coming to life again. Congratulations and excellent work. Cheers!!

@rvrnnr987 2 жыл бұрын

I had to walk away from flying more than 20 years ago, and I still think about it every day. This project is something I can only dream about! I'm glad there are people putting together videos like this for us to drool over.

@peteporpora1630 2 жыл бұрын

As a student pilot I had the seat slide back on me during take off. Fortunately my instructor had talked to me about this a couple of days before, I was solo. I let go of the yoke, I was trimmed for climb and found something else to grab and pull myself forward. It never happened to me again but I always check that the seat is locked in by trying to rock the seat back and forth before I start the engine.

@vader5574 2 жыл бұрын

I have to say, I really love the format of these videos. I know next to nothing about planes, but at no point in this series have I ever felt confused about what's going on. Thanks for the entertainment Glen!

@brettsynon 2 жыл бұрын

Phat tease at the end glen! Barrel rolls

@jeffgerndt2813 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful, pristine work. Really appreciate it.

@christopherm7702 2 жыл бұрын

I guess Spins are not prohibited!!! Looking forward to the next installment Glen!

@GlensHangar 2 жыл бұрын

Allowed and enjoyed!

@Kinkajou1015 2 жыл бұрын

@@GlensHangar Reminds me of when Boeing was selling one of their 7*7 aircraft and the pilot flying the plane to demonstrate it did an aileron roll, once on the ground the pilot was chewed out by someone who asked them what the hell they were thinking. Their response, "I'm selling planes." Honestly, if the aircraft can't do a single roll like that every so often, it's probably not safe to fly anyway, so why not do them.

@thetwopointslow 2 жыл бұрын

Almost wish I hadn’t seen the teaser at the end, now I’m way too excited for the next installment!

@eiselbay 2 жыл бұрын

Glen, congratulations on that beautiful bird. A lot of sweat has gone into this build. I'm happy to see it all coming together for you! Cheers!

@slugore 2 жыл бұрын

I am very excited for you and I look forward to next episode! The preview has just come up as I type this comment!!!!

@robertadams2857 2 жыл бұрын

Nice preheater. Congrats on the startup.👍

@randallbeck7829 2 жыл бұрын

They say it's not the destination, it's the journey, and what a journey this has been. Congratulations on the startup! (And, loved the Tim Hortons coffee cups in the background.)

@amyeagleton697 2 жыл бұрын

This was awesome! Also, I was at the top of a hill at a stop sign in a stick shift when the seat let go and I went shooting backward; luckily the car didn't move, but it was slightly terrifying lol

@SimonAmazingClarke 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent aircraft work. Piles of snow, reminds me of when I lived in Toronto.

@peteporpora1630 2 жыл бұрын

I just watched the trailer. I didn't know Cessna made a 172 Aerobat!

@Puuch44 2 жыл бұрын

She's ALIVE!! :D

@DannyCreech 2 жыл бұрын

Exciting times my friend. I'm really happy for you Glen. I've been watching since you bought the plane and I really enjoy the way you put the videos together. Awesome Airplane.

@TraceyAllen 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this series. Big props to Chris, it’s hard to be watched the whole time you work on something as a professional. There are things that customers really should not see, major component tear down for example. Like when you have an engine apart, for me it’s Wednesday, for the customer it’s anxiety. Excited to see the old girl fly. Looks like fun. And it really wasn’t a bank buster over the top build. Seen people put way more into cars that are less functional. And with the prices out there right now I think you could easily get back your investment. Great show.

@richardtardif231 2 жыл бұрын

I am so happy for you. Love how the Dynon Panel came out.

@bernardanderson3758 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on the engine start and I’m looking forward to the next one with the roll rate

@scottstewart3884 2 жыл бұрын

It's looking really good. You did an amazing job on the Shine. Its kind of weird seeing how small that engine is with out the cowling. I always pictured it more crammed for space under there.

@tomdchi12 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the milestones! Oh... just caught the last few seconds... Very excited for your next installment!

@GlensHangar 2 жыл бұрын

Yes - a little celebratory spin on the first flight.

@gcarter1062 2 жыл бұрын

Great videos! I'm doing the Dynon panels and an engine swap at this time. Should have my plane back by the end of the month. Look forward to your next episode!

@thunderhead180 2 жыл бұрын

Sharing your excitement and enthusiasm has been so much fun.

@SeanWhite 2 жыл бұрын

The warmer the better for starting. Shortens your ground run. We preheat the oil on our radials even in the summer. Takes a long time to warm up several gallons of oil.

@GlensHangar 2 жыл бұрын

It takes this system about an hour in an unheated hangar to have the oil / cylinder heads over 30ºC, when the air temp is -20ºC. So I'm pretty happy with the choice.

@brianmoore5498 2 жыл бұрын

my old boss at the airport mr. kelly used to love to sell a single engine in the winter. fill the tanks up a third and the plane really performs. beautiful polished skin and the red trim is just right. nice that you kept the throttle handle

@hommie789 2 жыл бұрын

Glen, you didn't plan this out very well. You are supposed to plan it to work inside in the cold and drag it out for fire up in warm summer days or even spring days. The bird is alive and judging by the teaser at the end, she is back in the air. Well done and congrats on the completion, now a for sale sign and moving on to the next??? haha

@aliendave 2 жыл бұрын

Ohh hell of a teaser at the end

@EngineeringVignettes 2 жыл бұрын

You mean, welcome back to winter time in _Eastern_ Canada :)- Cheers,

@goadamson 2 жыл бұрын

I’m happy for you but don’t want this series to be over. Can you do another plane?

@caveweta 2 жыл бұрын

Watching the refurb has been great. Can’t wait to see your flying adventures with Julie.

@steveo4048 2 жыл бұрын

Been thoroughly enjoying the rebuild. Great content, useful info (albeit a bit over my head sometimes) and kudos to you for making this complex rebuild as down-to-earth as possible. Thank you.

@bartofilms 2 жыл бұрын

This Cessna has a great personality. All the hard work is visible in its proud new look. 😎👌.

@Flyingcybersec 2 жыл бұрын

Those low DA days make for a super sporty Cessna. It was -3700’ here recently and that short field takeoff was impressive.

@markc2080 2 жыл бұрын

Nice smooth as butter!

@wallyballou7417 2 жыл бұрын

Great progress! IIRC, the problem with the seat was that people would pull the lever, slide the seat, and not verify it was locked in place before taking off. On rotation, the seat would slide back and the pins wouldn't catch because the seat was sliding too fast. When I was learning (many years ago), none of the 172's on the line had any stops - we were told to adjust the seat at preflight, then get out and verify that the pins were in the holes. Never had any problems.

@GlensHangar 2 жыл бұрын

There is an AD about the seat track holes - a special tool is used to verify that the holes are within tolerance for size and shape. During this refit I saw a couple of 172s fail the test and then replace the seat tracks - the holes so large and misshapen that it's a wonder the seat ever stayed in position.

@harlcc261 2 жыл бұрын

I am so excited for you Glenn !! If you ever make it over near Buttonville Airport, I will be watching, lol. Really great stuff from you and Chris.

@jazzgtrsteve9507 2 жыл бұрын

My reaction to the engine starting up: "Yayyyyy!!!!" My reaction to the teaser: "Oh my gooooooooooodddddddd!!!!" Can't wait!

@lisamoore6804 2 жыл бұрын

I said the same thing, lol.

@Xondar11223344 2 жыл бұрын

Looking good!

@akadventurer7563 2 жыл бұрын

Often wondered if you could get engine block heaters for planes, they're essential here(Alaska) for almost ALL engines... Guys I know with little planes drain the hot oil when they park it, take it inside.. Put it on the barrel stove and heat it up before you get ready to leave, put hot oil in the plane and go.. Weed burner under the engine is also common... More dangerous. ;) (no electricity where most small planes reside here anyway, but even with it these are common practice, I had assumed because aircraft block heaters weren't a "thing").

@GlensHangar 2 жыл бұрын

There are also portable engine preheaters that a lot of pilots use here - consists of a small camp stove and metal dryer duct. Fit the duct up between the camp stove and the underside of the engine cowl, and let it run for an hour or so before start up. There's a few videos on KZfaq with different ways to build them.

@jimsteers427 2 жыл бұрын

Just love the rebuild i always look forward to new episodes to see the progress I'm not into aircraft but love the show I hope you take us along on some of your trips I live in perth western Australia and we have just had the hottest summer on record lots of 40°c to 43°c so the snow looks so inviting Thanks for a great show

@stevenfroemming8711 2 жыл бұрын

Doing a great job. Keep checking the boxes off the check list. Looking forward to see the first flight since the overhaul.

@OldPumpMan 2 жыл бұрын

Thats awesome, so happy for you guys🙂

@Gurture11 2 жыл бұрын

I did a stop-and-go in Edenvale two days ago. Looked over hoping to see FMVU. Unfortunately I did not. Great progress on the plane!

@banrircardot 2 жыл бұрын

WOW! What a teaser!! Love the content. Can't wait to see it in the air.

@brucedidier6588 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoying you on Flight Aware ;) my lips are sealed!

@gordtron 2 жыл бұрын

can't wait to see you buzzing some cattle and doing some barrel rolls in this beast. Glen Baron.

@kbjerke 2 жыл бұрын

NICE, Glen! A major step forward!

@rok4220 2 жыл бұрын

This has been such fun. Excited by the sneak preview too

@JohnSuave 2 жыл бұрын

Man I'm sad this project is almost finished.... I've really been enjoying these vids.

@johndunstan3875 2 жыл бұрын

Well, at least we know the airframe is still good. It's still intact.

@roadchewerpe5759 2 жыл бұрын

You know it’s cold when the snow squeaks like that. Edit: Just saw the last few seconds, congratulations!

@skycarl 2 жыл бұрын

Heating your engine from home with your phone?,,, Wow, this must be 2022 lol. Is that crazy or what? Can't wait to see you do some flying with that Panel.

@kcolombo49 2 жыл бұрын

excellent! Checklists for the checklists...there ain't no gas stations up there!!! ;)

@dougstates 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video. I’m in the middle of installing the secondary seat stop in my 170 too.

@dennqus1 2 жыл бұрын

Wow the plane looks amazing. We have a beautiful brand new airport in Chatham-Kent Ontario. It would be a beautiful flight for you along the lakes.

@scpvrr 2 жыл бұрын

I liked the teaser you dropped on your other channel. Happy for you that it’s going so well.

@fabiocosta2453 2 жыл бұрын

You are killing us with the teasing in the end!!!! 😀😀

@GlensHangar 2 жыл бұрын

Everyone loves a spin.

@divarachelenvy 2 жыл бұрын

Yay...

@richardgreen6857 2 жыл бұрын

Looks and sounds great! Can't wait to see the first flight!

@discomfortzone 2 жыл бұрын

I really hope you keep doing videos after the build is over. Kind of like what Stefan Drury does. Would love to follow along on trips in the plane.

@brianmeyer7509 2 жыл бұрын

Glenn, Please don't take this as a troll comment, but I think the plane paint scheme would greatly benefit from a Canucks Unlimited Logo, or at least a red Canadian Maple leaf on the side. Great stuff, keep it up.

@GaryMCurran 2 жыл бұрын

Next episode has you in the air? How awesome is that? I've enjoyed watching this. I hope that either in the next video, or at some point in the future, you'll do a complete review of the Skyview HDX system. It's good to be flying, and I'm happy for you.

@Kinkajou1015 2 жыл бұрын

So happy it'll finally be going in the air. It feels way too crowded, I'd want a plane that's a bit wider if I were to ever try and get something and fly myself. Even just a foot wider...

@sporkintheeye 2 жыл бұрын

I had the seat slide back at takeoff in a C150 back when I was learning to fly. Somehow I had enough brainpower to instinctively grab the top of the dash with my non-yoke hand.

@billmeldrum2509 2 жыл бұрын

Exciting times! 🇨🇦

@jmitchell3 2 жыл бұрын

Lol. Silly boy, engines don’t have backbones ;) 😜 I’m actually surprised more cooking lingo hasn’t made it into the airplane videos :). I bet you’re giddy to get that thing up and airborne, lots of work and it looks fantastic!

@mapleleaf4ever 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting the Secondary Seat Stop Kit. I've maintained a few 172s, both FTU and Private Owner... never seen that installed yet. Very interesting. Might suggest it to a couple of the Private Owners I deal with. Everyone seems to just stick with the usual fore and aft stops with the repetitive seat track wear AD compliance.

@GlensHangar 2 жыл бұрын

It is interesting that more 172's don't have this installed, especially since it was 'free' to the owner at one point.

@johnnybgood8779 2 жыл бұрын

I’m thinking…..how much to rent? Luv the show. Where do the ballast go? What do you use as ballasts? She itching to fly…….time to leave the nest soon. Luv the avionics. Full electr. Any of the old instruments that we’re used to from the past as a safety precaution. Just curious. Compass? The bird looks amazing. Eh!

@TBNTX 2 жыл бұрын

Carry on, Glen!

@rrhine 2 жыл бұрын

Hope you have taken the time to get an engine blanket, otherwise that block heater won't help much.

@KajahaX 2 жыл бұрын

Oshawa shout out!

@crtzmo 2 жыл бұрын

I feel sad for anyone who didn't STAY UNTIL THE VERY END. WOW!

@darrellbedford4857 2 жыл бұрын

I thoroughly enjoy this series. As a Marine Engineer I can see where all the detail comes from. After the test and certification flights are you going to continue this series to include some of your adventures?

@GlensHangar 2 жыл бұрын

Yes - lots of flying coming up.

@CMon_Jack 2 жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful plane

@teddysmith457 2 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to see you fly

@littlsuprstr 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, what a teaser!

@sey1yes2 2 жыл бұрын

curious why you chose the Reiff over the Tanis. Other than that, your installation of the Cessna seat track harnesses gives me something else to look for if I ever rent a Cessna!

@GlensHangar 2 жыл бұрын

Over the 6 months I was working in Chris' shop - I asked every owner who flew in what pre heater they had; it was probably 70% Reiff and Chris backed that up with his 2 cents of knowledge. Something about heating from the base of the cylinder and the oil pan. Plus this 0-300 doesn't have the mounting holes for the Tanis.

@GrizzAxxemann 2 жыл бұрын

On Glen's Hangar Ep #500: Glen gets a full FADEC upgrade.

@stephendoherty1275 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic work!

@lbh002 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@russhillis 2 жыл бұрын

I was taught that vernier is pronounced Ver knee eh, and I love my verkneeay calipers, if I do the math right, they make digital's look like a bad amateur (ama toor? or ama cher) attempt at proper measurements.

@johnfitzpatrick2469 2 жыл бұрын

G,day from Sydney Australia. The plane is looking great. I was wondering about the oil in the cylinders (six months) congratulations on the first engine run-up. It will be nice to see; * Engine monitor readings * Change to C of G * POH plane performance, such as; Rate of climb, KTAS, fuel burn Gallons/litres per hour. * Flying characteristics * Navigation lighting (luminous efficiency). * Radio frequency clarity * Security of doors, windows and cowls. 🇦🇺🌏

@gmart225 2 жыл бұрын

I've never been to Banff National Park but the pictures are amazing. Really would like you to fly there!

@GlensHangar 2 жыл бұрын

We lived there for a year - it is spectacular.

@gmart225 2 жыл бұрын

@@GlensHangar So jealous!!

@GlensHangar 2 жыл бұрын

But where I live in Canada right now is actually closer to Paris France, than it is to Banff.

@gmart225 2 жыл бұрын

@@GlensHangar I thought you lived in Ontario?

@stubby4317 2 жыл бұрын

Cell phone actuator for heaters? Interesting.

@MartinSteed 2 жыл бұрын

That first flight has to be a little nervewracking!

@lisamoore6804 2 жыл бұрын

Yay! I was so happy to see her in the air! Does she have a name?

@mayberrywj 2 жыл бұрын

This has probably been asked already but I wonder if you could share with us the brand and model number of head lamp Chris wears? Great videos....thanks...:)

@bernardanderson3758 2 жыл бұрын

What type of avionics do you have installed and the cost because it looks like a new Skyhawk