Hopefully your engine will be back - always nice to have the engine overhaul completed. Thanks for taking us along.

Your pilot friend has a very good voice for this. He comes across confident but relaxed all while explaining things in great detail. Enjoyed!

8:10 “DAM!” Why’d that crack me up so much 🤣

There is some irony in the timing of this video as my 172M is in the Avionics Shop getting some modern radio gear and on Thursday, I took some dual in a 2008 Cirrus SR20 G3 to try it and get some flying in. This was my first exposure to “glass” panel PFD and MFDs and I found it to be a quantum leap beyond the “six pack” and legacy gauges in my 172. The engine monitoring page on the MFD was fantastic with all of that information displayed for you. As a CFI you’ll laugh at this. It was about half way through the flight before I figured out what the VSI was on the PFD. It was “oh...that’s what that is...”

Impressed with Charle’s knowledge of his airplane and it’s tendencies. Really nice Cirrus !

I know how you feel, missing your airplane! I had a good running engine in my Cherokee (7828N), it still had about 700hrs left before reaching tbo, just started leaking a small amount of oil. It was during the run up and inspection after an oil change at the beginning of June that I discovered a crack(that was leaking oil) in the right case half that ran from the oil sump to where the #3 cylinder bolts on. I was so bummed out but better to find it on the ground that’s in the air! I sent it to PennYann to have the case half replaced, new cylinders installed and overhaul everything else. It took an incredibly long 8 weeks to get it back. I enjoy your content Josh, appreciate how organized and methodical you are when it comes to flying!

I like the built in checklist features!! Very fancy indeed!

Good Stuff. I dig the way he opens the oil door in the cal for cool down. Awesome airplane. Cheers from Louisiana.

The new engine is going to look sharp!

Great to see ya back in the air, Josh. Hope ya get 991 back soon!

It's always a good day when I see an aviation101 vid on the feed

I love the "if the engine fails" banter.. haha especially just before take of when he mentions the parachute option :D

Only an RC/FPV flyer, but my Son and I always anticipate your next adventure. Thank you for your fine work!

Thanks for flyin over my old stomping ground. I do miss the Hill Country area. Spent lots of time around the Lago Vista and Jonestown areas along the north side of Lake Travis.

Thank you for your videos. They always put me in a great mood!

Strange how the cleaned engine looks like a brilliant jewel !!!

It’s fun seeing my area from above 😊

Josh, thank you again for an amazing video. I go back and review your Alaska trip and you have made this my life's bucket list. The other being Canada to Iceland and back.

hey good to see bob again in the videos one of my favorite guests on the channel.

Beautiful clouds! Thank you for sharing.

I’m excited for you & to see 991 back up in the air.

Lago Vista is my favorite approach in the Austin area. Beautiful view!

Great video, cool plane!

Great video Josh.. I do miss my trainer N20591 1973 C172, 180 HP, constant speed prop, powerflow exhaust, and 40 degrees of flaps. What a performer. I can't wait to see the maiden flight of 80991when you get it back. Thanks for the video!

Glad to see you back in the air; I'm sure 0991 is ready to go as well, patience.

I just love Bob’s “Swedish Chef” t-shirt from The Muppets. Brings back great memories.

Cannot wait for the engine to be back. Take care. Spin

Great video!

Congrats with the 172 thousand subs!!!!

The engine looks GREAT. I liked your mechanics t-shirt lol

Great stuff

Great friends and a excuse to go fly, Thanks Charlie for showing us your Bird..

That's a nice lookin' 172👍

Great video Josh. Be nice to see some footage of 80991 again. Be safe.

Beautiful plane, I'm jealous!

Looking at the shots for the engine from N80991 reminds me of the flat six engines in the Chevy Corvairs. I know it's not, but it looks pretty close. BTW, people have used the Corvair engines for airplanes. Glad you're close to getting your plane back together. It's sad seeing her with her nose off.

That's one sharp Skyhawk!

Awesome vids man

Followed you Alaska adventures that were amazing.

Motor looking good.... crisp.

My friend purchased a engine for his sea plane but died before getting it finished. He has done many trips for Red Cross. Flying blankets to kamel victims. Live flys people to hospitals. He was a paramedic instructor and got to evaluate the ems for Egypt’s. He worked with DOD and worked the fires in the west. Worked medical sector in New Orleans.

Looks like a rough ride. I love Cirrus aircraft, but man, there is something classic about a 172.

That cirrus is a nice looking aircraft. I was hoping for a alaska style landing there in san marcos lol 80991 will soon be back up and flying again stay safe

11:00 I was always taught inside rudder will put you inside a coffin. I have been conscious of that ever since.

Cirrus is a nice airplane with all the latest gadgets, a flying Cadillac. But, after watching you guys and others fly the Cirrus, which is extremely nice, I would prefer a Mooney, Arrow, 172RG, etc., with good old steam gauges. I'm just ole' school and would prefer to fly the airplane myself. Thanks for the video.

Sometimes it can be worth just getting a new engine. U get the lastest parts made out of the latest materials as they are always improving. Also if they find a crack anywhere I’ve had friends pay out more than it would of they had gone straight to continental for a new Powerplant. Also less downtime as u just take it in once the engine has arrived, normally not more than a few days plus they test fly it for you & you get the added bonus of 0 hours n the warranties. You need to weigh up which option is best for you, call the manufacturers & the overhaul guys. Ask them how much could it cost if they find the worst. Or what are the common faults found n if so how much. Then make you’re choice.

Great video (as usual), how kind of Charlie to help you out:)

😁👍👍 keep on keeping on top of the clouds

Sorry to hear about your ride being down. Thought you had some engine work done pre Oskosh this year. Maybe that was last year and I'm just confused. Glad you'll be back in the air soon. Been missing your new weekly videos.

I've added Squawk & Talk VFR to my phraseology. Quicker/easier Thanks Josh!

Can we get you a sunglass sponsor so you don’t have to squint anymore?

I agree completely with you Josh about the heat. I live in Dallas, the heat makes me want to die😂

Neat Video, Can you imagine if car drivers had to meet these kind of standards? The roads would be empty. Cheers, Rik Spector

26:48 Ouch. My back hurts just looking at that angle of getting the engine in there.

Another great video. If your every in the Odessa, TX KODO let me know. Free lunch.. lol

Hi Josh, I enjoy your videos and the content. I took lessons in a Hughes 269 back in the early '60s but decided it would better if I kept my feet on the ground but I get my fix by watching videos like yours. Is there a break in period for the engine or do you just bolt it back in and it's all good? Thanks for posting and stay safe out there.

Lake Travis awesome 😎 very nice Hill Country 😍☺️ was Landing there with Rey Asgar at Jet Ranger. I was Co. in my Lockboog

Always love the SR flights but I have never tried that sidestick control. Not too sure I would like flying with my left hand as I have trouble doing anything left handed very well. I too will be glad to see your plane back in action.

if your going to fly a lot have 2 engines and props on hand! Can you tell I used to work for crop dusters??

Hi again Charlie! Hope all is well!

Have been wondering where 80991 has been!!!!!!!!

Our October last year in the middle of the Florida Panhandle was really bad with Hurricane Michael.

Airplane withdrawals suck. My engine went bad unexpectedly and I didn't have the money to fix it, so it's been 2 years trying to budget for it. In the meantime, to keep scratching the itch to fly, I got my Instrument, commercial, seaplane, multi, and CFI. Now I can get paid to fly.

HOPE UR HAVING A GREAT DAY

In my SR22 I prefer to climb in IAS not VS. Keeps the speed consistent and if climbing high and rate decreases you wont give up air speed and get the engine hot or get too slow. Descend in VS.

Welcome back! Any upgrades on the engine or back stock?

Watched a lot videos from the other places and noticed the difference in announcing direction of flight on takeoff. In So Cal, we pilots announced direction of flight on departure with straight, crosswind or downwind departure versus north, south, west, east...hum?

Charlie knows his airplane parameters well!

Another nice video. Question... how close to TBO did you get before deciding to overhaul or did that even factor into your decision? I know you mentioned you saw a trend in oil temps and pressures that made you decide to go forward. I'm thinking it may be time to get our Lycoming O-360 overhauled in our '77 Grumman. It's been a solid performer, but it has a lot of original hours on it. Iil consumption has been average... about 1 quart every 10 or more hours and compressions checked in the high 80's on all the cylinders except one, which was at 79 at the last annual in March. Anyway, again, great video. Love that Cirrus SR20!

I love Bob's T shirt! 👍😅😅

Nice

Before take off the Cirrus pilot mentioned a parachute. Did he mean as far a ditching the plane or the plane has its own parachute?

I don't know who that good looking older pilot is but he can sure fly.

Dam! , that was funny.

It was interesting to me how much Charlie sounded like Chris from Baron Pilot. I look ahead and just listen to the voice. Was strange to me. lol

Awwww, ain’t that 4 cylinder engine CUTE? ;)

Josh are you going to go to a glass cockpit anytime in the future?

What’s the annual cost of a 172? (maintenance) I know parking, gas, and insurance may vary.

Would love to see a video on how you make your videos- cameras, audio, editing etc. thanks man.

Do you have the stock O-320-E2D? Or do you have the 160hp mods or the 180hp O-360?

What’s the savings using a guy like Bob vs sending it off to the manufacturer for a factory rebuild exchange or overhaul ?

In massachusetts it just snowed on october 30 you thought your october was bad.

Josh, I enjoy your videos very much, but as a suggestion you need to stand still when doing the selfies, pick a spot along your arm and over the camera, like a cloud formation, and hold the camera there. The movement in the start of this video is distracting. Again, I really enjoy your work, keep it coming. E

When is the GFC500 going in?

Great having 80999/ CUT!!!! LOL!!!!!!

Is that a OV-1 Mohawk on the ramp?

I need a mechanic like Bob to overhaul my Citabrias lycoming 0 235 C1

What is the approximate cost to get an engine like that overhauled?

Buttonless hats, please! I'd love one, but whenever I wear a headset (albeit flying, or shooting) that button is hideous.

When I read "Where is ...991", my first thought was, did he neglect to close an ifr flight plan? Then I remembered the overhaul.

Can’t wait to see 991 back in air

No matter how hard I look, I never see the reported traffic.... It may be the GoPro angle of view - hopefully !!

I own 161 PA-28 and Seneca I flew 172,177,152,150 but the best single engine the moony and bananza 36 I'm looking for beachcraft thanks for sharing the video

I am doing the same with my 182 it goes in for an entire new panel and then it will get new interior. so would appreciate suggestions on interior people... Then we do an engine. I am hoping the engine does not come for at least 2 years tho....

How much does it. cost if you don’t mind thanks

So.....It's been two months since this. Is the engine back together yet. I've been a mechanic my whole life and two of my brothers are A&P mechanics. Curious what problems are going on? Most likely don't want to be too transparent to the FAA ?? Can't blame you for that.

How's 80991 coming with the engine overhaul???

Isn’t the io-360 a four piston and the io-540 is the six piston version?

3:08 what is that Josh? that bar there on the taxiway

Josh I'm surprised you and your dad haven't upgraded to a 182 Skylane.