Heartiest congratulations Maam, Fly safe n happy landings

Good choice, I owned a 1968 Cherokee 180 in the 90's, N5309L, they are great starter aircraft, lots of power, just make sure the wing spar AD has been done !

Congratulations! I did the same thing a year ago... i.e. bought a plane before I had my ppc! Bought a 1973 177B Cardinal for the same reasons. Low enough for handicapped wife to get in, no strut in the way, wide interior, long range tanks, and low hours... lucked out by only waiting a month for a hangar to become available!

Awesome! Warning...Its likely that non-pilot friends that said they would fly with you will now quietly back down now that you can make it a reality. 4 in a 180 is a stretch. Fly with your CFI at gross weight to get accustomed to the feel before loading up pax.

That’s awesome! Congratulations!

You go girl! I have been flying for more than 50 years. I bought my current a/c -- Bonanza A-26 -- new in 1985. Mrs. Olive Beech invited me for tea when I picked it up in Wichita. So many wonderful hours in the air, just over 21,000 hours so far...

1:15 "I said I was not going to buy an airplane". me too. and then "yeah I'll go in on a club". that escalated- or at least, it _will_ escalate. thanks for joining us on Midlife! The Discord has been really valuable, it's nice to have a community.

Congratulations!!! Much fun and success with your new toy!

So awesome!!!! What an inspiration you are. Finally got to watch your broadcast from Monday, loved it!!!

My amazing mum gained her restricted pilots license in the mid 80’s when she was 49 years old and bought a piper Cherokee just like yours .. She just loved it and I was so incredibly proud of her ❤️

We love our 180. Enjoy!

Congratulations Alyssa! You will love flying the 180.

Great purchase very well thought out now look forward to many flight hours of fun and some of those expensive burgers congratulations

That’s so nice!, Congratulations Alyssa!

That is just an awesome feeling. The plane looks amazing. I absolutely love my piper warrior pa 28-151 two of us bought a year ago. Just Monday we flew to key west from Miami. That feeling of going to the airport and deciding where to go with minimal restrictions. Enjoy it!

Smart move! You’re an exceptional aviator and require the right equipment for your passion. I’ve a 172rg and am so happy about the decision. Good luck!

Fantastic! That is a good day! Fly her well and enjoy all she brings. 🙂

SO happy for you!

Looks great! This is the exact plane I hope to get for myself sometime soon. Congratulations!

Everything looks awesome, enjoy the journey.

I've just left a career in public safety after 14 years and here in my mid fifties I'm really examining those universal transferable skills I spent 25 years in culinary arts beginning as an executive pastry chef at the ritz Carlton and retiring as an executive chef for sedexo the public safety career was my way of giving back but now I'm more interested in something new in aviation

Safe travels!

Fantastic! I only just got my PPL and I think your choice of getting the plane already for the training is great. I agree with the radios and intercom upgrades, I would leave the steam gauges though. Thank you for sharing and good luck with the training!

Awesome, welcome to airplane ownership. My first plane was a 1967 Piper 235B. Love Pipers

Congratulations!!! I got my first plane a month ago, a PA28C-180. I am enjoying her. I could imagine how exciting it is for you. Have fun.

I just discovered your channel and I wanted to thank you for the quality work that you put forward you're clearly well skilled in I skilled in IT and it shows I'm very much enjoy how you have technical expertise yet are not afraid to wear your heart on your sleeve you're sleeve please keep up the good work and post more it's good stuff

So happy for you wow this is so amazing to fly as i am going to fly same as this aircraft in my ppl now from next month. Just about to go for my solo in Piper cherokee 140 Pa28. Congratulations so happy for you. I also want to buy piper some day. congratulation and best wishes for your upcoming aviator journey 😊😊❤

Congratularions!!!! enjoy!

Good for you! Last time I was in a cherokee it was sinking into a tidal slough. Nice thing about low wings is they don’t flip when they hit the water. Safe flying! Bring a life jacket.

Congrats! I fly out of Oshkosh area, I have been to the UP a few times, the flights are amazing up there! Especially near sunset!

Congratulations! What an awesome little airplane. You just took it to the next level for sure! I can't wait to see what you do with this beautiful machine. My wife and I are seriously talking about doing the same. As you...here in Savannah, Ga, hangar space is an issue. Surrounding airports may be an option? Either way, I'm at the finish line for my PPL and onward to the rest of the ratings to make this my "twilight" career. I'm 52 and made the commitment to follow my passions and dreams!; I gave up a 25 year career to do this full time. I'm excited for you and your new family member. Stay safe. See ya around the "Student pilot community" too.

Congratulations! Great choice!!

Great video! I've communicated with you on the student community page. Congrats again! Hopefully you have many many years of awesome memories in that plane!

Great choice for a first airplane!

NICE! As soon as I get my medical I'm going to be looking for a plane. I really think I'm going to go with a 180 also. I love those planes!

Congratulations Alyssa on the new acquisition, my best wishes and I hope to see more vids coming out of you venturing around on the Piper and that will be me as your virtual passenger enjoying flying with you ;-)

Hot Damn!! Congratulations!!

So exciting for you I’m remember my own first aircraft Rockwell 114 , fly far and safe , best from London

Congrats, very nice. My parents had a 1966 180c when I was a kid. Amazingly I got to fly in it recently when I met up with the current owners. I still think they are great airplanes. It must be so exciting to own one yourself!

You just walked into a 'friggin adventure :)

Can't go wrong with a PA28, Alyssa! Congratulations!

You cant beat the Cessna and Piper liveries from back in the day. This one is perfect. Thanks for sharing.

Awesome!

Congratulations, i can't wait to buy mine too

Congratulations!!!!!

My Uncle owned that same bird and flew it for years, he actually wrote a book about his flying travels- "The Joy of Flying" by Gale Day. That one looks like something you can grow into for years to come as well. Enjoy and take care of her.

Congrats,welcome to the Cherokee family!

Congratulations!!

Nice congratulations!!!

That was great

I bought a PA28-236 for my first airplane, and did some serious upgrades to the avionics: Garmin 530W and a digital engine monitor. But the poster should get herself a good autopilot!

Congratulations on the purchase

Freaking awesome!!

good move. I started flying 20 years ago and as soon as I knew I loved it I bought a 1962 PA-28-160. It was a great forgiving plane to learn in. ( years ago I moved up to a PA-32-300. If you want to upgrade the avionics, look at the Garmin G5's. I have 2 and they are amazing. Good luck.

Really nice plane. Enjoy!

Congratulations 🎈🎉

Congratulations! The Cherokee 180 is on the short list of planes I am looking to get. So keep us updated on the progress of plane ownership. :)

The 180 is a great plane that flies well. This was the same model that I first flew after training in a 172 and I loved the way it felt in the air by comparison. Since this is a 60s model, keep a very close eye on the wing spar for any signs of corrosion. The inspection panels are easy to access and you should look up some example photos of how to spot anything. Congrats on your purchase!

Congratulations on your new to you Cherokee 180. My wife and I have a Cherokee 180 as well and we love it. I purchased two folding electric bicycles that fit perfectly in the rear compartment. We like to fly into small airports and ride our bicycles to various places. Enjoy your airplane and fly it a lot

She looks delicious ! Looking forward to seeing more ! ❤️

You will love the 180, I got my license working as a linemen at an FBO in troy michigan, trained in 140s...also they had some 180s I love those planes compared to high wing cessna's.

Hi. Congratulations on your airplane. some people say that plastic owls are good for keeping birds out of the hangar. It might be true. Hope it helps

Woohoo!

Let’s do this this and I’m ready to ride along

Keep the red! Retro is 👍

Congratulations Alyssa! Small airports are the best!!! Visit us at Ramona CA for Saturday nights hanger movie night popcorn and apple pies and BBQ!

I am so happy for you! I bought one almost exactly the same as you, a 180, and I felt the same way. Unfortunately, I lost my medical, but I fondly remember the feeling I had when it was mine. Safe flying, and enjoy. Jack

I agree with you the tragedy of the airplane crash it appeared that he lost sight of the priorities fly the plane 1st 1st the cockpit must be a sanitary environment reinvironment and it is so hard when you're by yourself that you don't have somebody catching the minor mistakes that you might have made I'm happy to see that you weighed the risks and moved forward with purchasing the quality airplane

Congratulations, Alyssa! 😎

Congrats

Great airplane. I earned my private in a Cherokee 180.

If I were to buy an aircraft it would PA 28- 180 or 181. I have many hrs. In 181, love to fly these aircraft. Best wishes for you and your 180.

Congratulations! Big step for sure. Be sure to garner a relationship with a good shop close to home. Enjoy and fly the pants off of it

So cool, I want a 180 or archer also.

Good all around people hauler

Can you please make another video on how you searched and found it and how did it cost you in total with breakdown?

❤️❤️❤️❤️

The day I got my license, that night I took my friend John for a ride out to dinner, to Pontiac airport pdk. In a cherokee 180 N55205 anyway we went to the restaurant on the airport pulled right up in front of the window, I was in heaven. But I firmly recall John drinking beer...while I had to resort to coca cola, I wanted to drink a beer so bad, but I had to wait.

I have a 73 Piper Arrow. Getting 2 G5’s, a G275 HSI, G355 GPS/COM. My plane was worse than yours, I had/have white old leather that was uncared for. It is having an AirTex interior installed while it is getting new instruments. Have fun with your 180, get an engine monitor, it can save you from engine issues.

nice cherokee and congrats..but as far as the PA 28 vs C172 comparison a better vs would be a PA 28-150/160 .where the Cessna has a slight edge in speed/useful load and range...pop up to the 172SP and comparable Archer where the speeds are comparable..the Cessna about 200 fpm better climb but the Piper has a 200 lb edge on useful load....when it comes down to it is where we trade off for preferences and mission....good luck and safe flying

Happy Labor Day (a year later!)

I hate to pry, but with costs moving up for personal craft, did you get a decent deal on this? 50k, 75? Just curious for a ballpark number to see if its even feasible. Congrats!

How much did you pay for the 180?

Wow. What a surprise to run across your video. Can I have a ride some day?😁

Congratulations I hope I'm there someday soon, what's your home airport? I'm kphn St Clair international

"it's not huge" ya no that thing looks like a fucking tank and a half on the inside, amazing!

pa28-180 is the vary best of the piper singles

Hello Alyssa Great choice, who was your broker, i also am looking for good plane to buy.

Great move! Nothing beats flying your own plane. Set it up the way you want and be familiar with it, much safer flying a plane that you know! I bought my first plane after my ‘discovery’ flight!

Good for you always need new pilots Jerry Timm

Congratulations! I am not a pilot, but I grew up with a best friend whose dad was an American Airlines pilot. When his son - my friend - got his pilot's license at age 16, they ordered a brand new Cherokee Arrow 200 with retractable landing gear. They went to Florida to watch it being built and to fly it home. I got to spend many hours flying with them in that wonderful airplane. This was about 1969, so very close to the same model year as yours. Great memories for me, and I'm sure many great memories to be made in the future for you. Stay safe!

Congrats. Didn’t you tell the total cost?

Sweet, must feel nice its sitting there waiting for whenever you want to go. Can you do some kind of share deal from a local school or whatever? Im planning on getting the Piper Arrow III, well, in MFS2020, ya, sim flying only lol..... I'll sell you a hamburger for $100! no problem. PS: Clean your windows. Lol, your radio set looks like something Marconi used haha. Cheers!

Owning your aircraft will save you more time than renting a PA-180

Nice. What was your buying process? Did you use a broker?

Nice plane! Huge increases in Insurance costs has become one of the biggest obstacles to purchasing for lots of folks. Would you care to mention the details, or is it just too painful to talk about?

this is so very cool... can't wait to go for a $100 hamburger with you sometime. or up to the U.P. for sure. =)

Congratulations. I am jealous. p.s Nobody gonna ask how much you paid?😀

Don't overload her.

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