Piston Twin Piper Seneca III - Flight & Pilot Interview

I talk to Trent about his Piper Seneca III airplane and then we take it up in the air for a flight!

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[apackwestbound]

I once worked for a wonderful individual who owned a fleet of airplanes and used them to fly checks, financial documents and freight all over the western part of the U.S.A.. He had a fleet of Seneca IIs, Navajo Chieftains, several Cessna 404s and a Beech 99. They were all flown under Part 131, single pilot, multi-engine and IFR (no autopilot, no radar no glass-all steam gauges). My flying skills have never been as good as they were when I had that freight-dog job. I remember the owner saying that in his opinion a Seneca II was about the minimum one would want to use if you dealt regularly with ice. Personally, I enjoyed the Navajo Chieftains better than the Seneca, but the Seneca was/is a superb little twin. The biggest downside of the Seneca that I remember was while taxiing on the ground was the marginal visibility at night, especially taxiing around a poorly lit or dark ramp in the rain. Piper did not put any mechanism to remove rain from the forward windshield and it the nose slops up (if I remember correctly). Trying to maneuver on a dark ramp with rain drops alternatively collecting and streaming down the windshield could be a bit of an adventure. The airplanes always took care of me-great memories.

[weroa]

during 2020 I used to fly a Piper seneca III down here in Mexico, nice airplane, logged about 120 hours in 5 months and I love it !! Right know i'm flying in other job a Seneca II wich is a great airplane too, but really really I miss those 20 extra HP of the III.
Thank you for share !!

[jacobveach]

This guy is so cool. His accent makes me want to do front flips in my best friends front yard. Great job lad

[JR-utne]

The pilot will make a great commercial pilot. Very impressed by his professionalism.

[chevyons]

The refresh they did on paint and interior on that plane looks great! I would’ve done something very similar if I were doing it. Love the gray.

[BERTVVANHORCK]

I owned Seneca IV G-MAIK, modern look, old steam gauges like yours. Best time of my life! Flew it lean of peak without problem with Gami injectors without problems. Had my props dynamically balanced as well, it flew vibration free!

[abrabutler]

Blue line is the single engine best rate of climb. Vyse if you loose an engine that is what you target to give you the best single engine climb. It’s also typically a good speed for initial climb and approach.

[lezzgp]

This oke… made me homesick… a whole 🇿🇦 on the fin at the back. Very nicely down.

[coasternut]

I did most of my time in a Seminole so I imagine transitioning to this would be a snap. I loved the Seminole so this would be a great plane for my family

[frodrickfronkensteen]

Dad owned and operated a Seneca II when he retired from the airlines (32 years). He piloted his Seneca throughout much of the U.S. with my Mom and flew me and my family (out of McKinney) up to Branson, MO. numerous times/holidays when the kids were little. I had the unique opportunity to have a 32/5 (airline/air force) year flight veteran as my flight instructor.

While I miss my Dad terribly, this brought back some great memories. Thanks for sharing the video.

[cokeforever]

that camera angle facing dead downwards is very very good!! kudos!

[jamasp]

Such a great Kid...I know his dad and his aunt and he truly is a stand out.... We hope you go far with your flying Trent!

[mddroid]

Great video. Love the interior and paint on that Seneca! Thanks for sharing more flying videos. :)

[johnboughton]

I can already tell this guy is going to be a stud pilot! In fact, he already is!!

[vfrimc]

Thanks for the bio's and some of Seneca III's history, makes for a better understanding. I especially respect you for flying your envelope! That sweet spot that you and the airplane like. To you and yours, Welcome!

[davidoden]

Sharp kid. I love the story to get the plane here. Wow! What a long long flight.

[daveblevins]

I always liked the little Seneca. I flew one a little bit back in '74 when I was training for my pvt. cert. I worked at an FBO where I trained also, thereby having access to the more complex aircraft like (maintenance test flts., and actually able to log training on a couple of flights. Navajo, 402, Lance, Cherokee 6, Archer I I,

[SeanBond]

Boy you have came a long way! So happy for you Bro! I remember you selling it all n your 2 buddy dog team were on a mission! Lost one sadly RIP
It's been a blast to watch! Your Epic vlogs, what a fun adventure! Luv&Peace Cheers from Sask Canada.

[AussieAircraft]

Absolutely loving the return of these videos!

[rileyfitzsimmons]

Awesome video! I’ve personally flown with the pilot several times! He is the BEST!