Piper Cherokee 180 Review - The Perfect Time Builder/Trainer!

In today's video, I review my 1968 Piper Cherokee 180D. It really is a great aircraft for time building/$100 dollar hamburger. Enjoy!

[justinbaker]

Thanks
about to buy a 180, a bit nervous as it’s my first plane and just completed my check ride. Lots of good info really appreciate it.

[justNvlog]

This was hands down, the best piper 180 review I've seen. This channel has potential

[Handotr]

I have a 1968 Cherokee 180 D. Everything you said is correct. Great useful load, faster than a 172. I installed upturned wing tips, upgraded to a Garmin GTN. I love my Cherokee. You made an excellent choice.

[jamesharkness]

That is one of the most bullet proof airplanes out there! You did a great job handling the aircraft. Someone taught you well! Nice job!

[bretkruthoff]

Thanks for the video. I own a 1966 Cherokee C 180. And you are correct, only 2 side windows. I’ve had it for two years and I love it.

[johnbantle]

Nice plane! I happen to own Cherokee N6325J so our planes are stable mates. I have owned it for the last 20 years and have enjoyed it immensely. I don’t know of any other 180 hp plane that has a much useful load. Happy flying.

[UltimateAnarchy]

To be honest I never looked at this airplane simply because it wasn't available at my flight school. The CFI that did my discovery flight had me sit in several different models they had in their fleet to see which one was comfortable for me because I'm a pretty big guy at 6'5'' and we settled on the Cessna 172 as the smallest one I could fit into and still be (relatively) comfortable.
They eventually bought a Piper Cherokee 180 and I sat in it just yesterday.
Man, I have to say, it was a bear to get into but once I figured it out and plopped down into the right seat I immediately noticed that I had way more space between the dash and my knees and several inches more headroom!
Plus, there's the added benefit of not having to crane my neck down to see under the wing and out the side of the airplane. So yea, the Piper is a pain in the arse to get into and out of but I figure that's only one or two minutes out of my day compared to an hour or two sitting in the cockpit. I'll take the extra head and legroom any day and all the extra perks you mentioned in this video are just the icing on the cake! Thanks

[onegreatpilot]

Great video! Besides the complete explanation of all of your Cherokee 180 characteristics, your airmanship skills in the flight part of the video is a textbook example for student and private pilots. Thanks for sharing your aviation experiences. I got my PPL on a C152 and then I moved to the Cherokee PA28-160 for my instrument ticket and I loved it! Moving from such small AC like the amazing C152 to the Cherokee was like moving to an airliner, for me. I also had the chance to build some time towards my Instrument endorsement in a C172N. That one was a great aircraft too.

[naijapilotxmax]

I love the way you took your time to explain stuff about your aircraft. Nice one bro.

[smflyboy]

How exciting! I am a student pilot with only my checkride to complete. Also learned in a 172. I've been fantasizing about owning my own airplane for the same reasons as you....building hours and burgers lol. I'll have to check out the Cherokee 180. I love the color scheme on your Cherokee. It's handsome! The interior looks amazing too. I enjoyed the video. Wow, you have to approach quite a bit faster in the Cherokee than in the Cessna 172. I'm used to final at about 65kias. Keep flying!

[patrikstrandquist]

Thanks for the tour of you Cherokee 180. Good format, little more in deapth and i like that. Keep it up!

[anit]

Great job describing both pro's & con's, and a delight flying with you here. I've got a 1967 180C with Total Time Airframe & Engine 1700 hrs. (Actually she's got me) I'm the third owner and she's always been hangared. If you ask me, you've got a real winner there! And this was my choice of a/c in 2004 when I purchased "Juliette". I've flown many aircraft, taught for more years than I'd like to admit, (CFIAIM, ATP, A&P F.E., etc.) flew the Boeing 727 for several years, Part 121 with a Major Carrier, and next to it, I think I've found the perfect general aviation aircraft hands down. Welcome home!!!

[donaldparlettjr]

I trained in the Piper Colt then went to the Piper Cherokee 140 for my cross-country work. After getting my private I went to the Cherokee 180. Personally I'd like to get a Cherokee 6. I have around 3000 hrs in Pipers since 1978.

[collinyoung]

My son began flight lessons yesterday in one. Great video.

[NCTuskie]

Taking PPL in a Warrior, definitely looking to stay in the Piper family. This convinced me 180 is the move

[johnnylook]

GREAT VIDEO!!! What would you say it is worth today? How many hours do you have on the engine?

[TheCapTan]

Great Video. I just purchased a 1968 Piper Cherokee Arrow 180. Similar except for retracts.

[steveellington]

Great video I love PA 28 Cherokee airplanes, the only thing that might be a little confusing to someone unfamiliar with this plane is when you’re cleaning up after landing you should say you’re bringing the flaps up instead of putting them down although we understand you mean you’re putting the lever down

[TheFretman]

Nice vid! Been looking for something like this to show my wife the Cherokee 180.

[noelmasc.]

Excellent, congrats, great review and flight, thanks for sharing.