Airplane Review: Cessna 150
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- čas přidán 6. 09. 2024
- In this review, I look at the Cessna 150, which is a very economical airplane to purchase and operate. The airplane is happy on grass, gravel or pavement and most have the ability to fly day and night VFR in controlled airspace, which gives the airplane some great versatility. I have even flown a heavily modified 150 on floats! Its small size and low operating cost does limit you to 2 seats and smaller baggage loads, but its a great airplane to learn to fly in and then to do some exploring without breaking the bank.
The first person that gave a clear description of the 150 without bs nice thx
Really glad you enjoyed it.
I used to own a '63 150c and miss it terribly. I loved that little plane. It was in good shape and loved to fly. Sweet little airplane!
They really are a fantastic airplane.
Thank you. I learned to fly in 1975 on a Cessna 150 so I've great affection for it. Shortly after I obtained my licence I turned up at my flying club unannounced hoping to rent a 150 for an hour or so pleasure flying. All five 150s were in use so I was offered the 150 Aerobat which had a checkered hood and emergency wire pull doors. I took it and couldn't believe it's abilities in terms of climb and speed. I had an absolute ball in it but later I became friendly with the owner of a 172 and he was happy to rent it to me so many of hours were built up on it.
This was the video that inspired me to crunch numbers and lead me to buy my 150. Mine is a 1960, so the discovery of its better aerodynamic structure was an unknown plus!
I am really glad to hear you found the video helpful. I trust that your enjoying your new airplane?
Fastback Flying oh man yes!! It’s been an absolute dream! So much so it took me a week to reply😅
I have a Cessna 150 built in 1958 had it since 1974. It is the 49th. one built. N5549E. Just Love it. Love my manual 40 degrees of flaps.
That is amazing and a real bit of history that you have there. The manual flaps are also fantastic.
How much are 1958s selling for now?
@@jimmielittle877 Depends on their condition and time on engine. From 20K on up.
Just bought a 59 150, super excited about it. Should be a fun little bird. Thanks for the video!
That is super exciting. Congratulations! I am sure that you will have lots of fun with the aircraft. I have done some nice big trips in the 150 and it is a joy to explore in.
Enjoyed your video. I've maintained and flown a 1960 Cessna 150 (the 1959 and 1960 year models were considered the same model and were straight 150's with no letter suffix. The "A" model was introduced with the 1961 model year with some subtle differences from the originals) for over 27 years and can attest to the airplanes 's durability and fun factor. Never get tired of flying the little ship. Thank you. "Mike" Kelly, "Old School" Aviator and CFI
They really are a fantastic airplane. I am glad to hear your enjoying yourself with the airplane.
It would have been fun to learn in if only I had had time off when you did! Miss her!
We can always teach you how to fly in the Teal!
Love your videos. I dream of getting my PPL and this really helps me learn of what to expect with cost, performance and comfort from flying these aircrafts. Thanks man.
Your very welcome. I am glad your enjoying them and wish you luck with your PPL. If you have any questions please let me know. More reviews coming soon. Cheers.
I own a 150L, and enjoy every moment I get to take it up. Was recently shopping for a larger, faster aircraft and it just wasn’t nearly as fun as flying the 150. Great video, and VERY accurate assessment of the Cessna 150.
Really glad your enjoying the 150. It's a truly great airplane with lots of utility and a very reasonable price. Have you had a long trips in your Cessna?
I rented one out of somerset airport in N J and I loved the manual flaps..you could deploy them super fast.
and it seemed quicker. I did feel it flew faster than the new versions..
Once your comfortable with them you can also use them in the flare to get rid of flaps and improve your shortfield and spot landing techniques.
i restored my 1963 cessna 150c inside and out at i could have got a newer on for less money but it was passed down to me from my dad and thats what its all about
It really is and they are a wonderful airplane. I am really glad to hear your enjoying and looking after yours.
i did just what you are talking about my dad bought the 1963 cessna 150c and when he died i got it and i had a lot of cost to get in shape new paint new inside and much more kinda personal thing
I really hope that your enjoying the airplane
I disagree with the "Exceeding market value" bit, but the market for 150's was quite different in 2020 than it is now in early/mid 2022! Great little video. Gotta love the old straight-tail 150's. I'll be starting to fly a '74 150L soon and I'm most excited!
What are they going for in today’s mid 2022 market?
your comment are right but it has been in my family i have spent a lot of money in restoring it in side and a new paint job
Keep safe always sir and, God bless.
Very good review of the aircraft I like, the mini of the sky. The C150
Very glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for your comment and I hope you check out some of our other videos
I owned G.H.U. back in the late 70s my first air-craft sure put a lot of fun hours on it. That was out of Parry Sound. Would you mined telling where it is now.
Yes it's at Peterborough airport now. It's been here since I bought her in 2007.
Nice little plane. I've seen lots of 150s around (including one that was converted to a taildragger) and have flown the 152. Easy to fly, hard to fly well.
A very good point. To truly master an airplane can take a lot of practice and the correct attitude.
I assume this had manuel flaps... I flew one that did.. I loved it.
Yes it does and they are fantastic
Nice bird
Great review. You sound half English and half Canadian / North East US?
Half Canadian half English. You have a good ear!
Once again did they come with long range tanks.
they also convert yhem iunto tail draggers
Yes you could get them with long range tanks. They called them Patrollers if I remember correctly.
I very nearly converted this one to a tailwheel airplane.
What's your opinion of the 150hp conversions? Other than the obvious negatives, like more empty weight and more fuel consumption.
Part B: What's your opinion on removing IFR instrumentation and avionics I don't plan to use in order to gain back some useful load? Again, there's obvious negatives, like resale value.
The only 150hp 150 I have flown was on floats and it was not a very impressive machine but it was still a lot of fun to fly. If your not going to have an issue with the useful load and your flying on wheels you are going to have some very impressive performance compared to a standard aircraft. Does the one your looking at have VG's or a STOL kit?
In terms of removing IFR avionics what is the vintage of the equipment? Unless you have very modern GPS equipment then your really not removing a massive amount of value. If that case a single com with a nice VFR GPS is all that's needed.
I hope that helps a little.
Can you make a video landing an early model Cessna on a grass strip?
I will see what I can do. I might have some older footage of landing the aircraft at a grass runway but the quality is likely fairly poor. I do think I have a fun one from maybe 15 years ago landing it on a frozen lake. I sure look young in the video!
Very nice video! I am in the Ontario Pilots Facebook group and saw your post about this plane. Thanks for having us 'tag' along. I just got my PPL 6 months or so ago. I plan to do a few flying videos myself. Have bought some wing strut mounts for a GoPro, have the wiring now to record through the GoPro and radios. I just subscribed to your channel, feel free to do the same! Happy to get your Subs up!
I enjoyed your video very much. More informative and more to the point than most. I am new to this and wondering about your opinion. If looking to buy one's first plane and wanted most of the best attributes (affordable purchase, proven safe and reliable, all metal, low cost of operation) of the 150 but with a bit more load capacity and range, what would you look at? I have heard some say a model of Piper due to Cessna 172 being so in demand. I know there are several proven makes: Cessna, Piper, Beechcraft, Mooney, etc. Your thoughts? Thanks.
If you would like a bit more room than a 150 but want to stay all metal construction the musketeer maybe the most cost effective option. They are very roomy and very well built. Normally they are a fair bit less than a 172 in terms of purchase price but there is not as many around so finding one could be a bit more difficult. I do have a review video on the musketeer that may interest you. I hope that helps.
@@fastbackflying853 Greatly appreciate it, thank you.
Did Trenton let you do a low pass?!
Yes they did
You just over fly Trenton CFB, nice
I have a great picture of the 150 parked at CFB Trenton with some C-117 and C-130 parked around her!
@@fastbackflying853 is that even allowed!? Lol
@@joaquingarcia301 well you have to have prior permission organized with Ops and I was in the Army at the time with legitimate business on the base. I am not so sure they would let me land now. They are certainly very welcoming if you need to go there for an emergency or because of weather.
Could you please do a review on a Cessna 140? With a C85
I will certainly try to get that done. I am trying to get a C-170 done as well.
Much appreciated. Looking at one locally, but very little information out there.
@@ajaypalmann what year of 140 is it? Will you get the opportunity to fly it? You also want to start it when no one has run it for a few weeks. If the oil pump is getting weak in the engine it won't suck up any oil and you will get zero pressure. Normally all you need to so is elevate the tail by putting it on a box and try starting again. Not exactly a problem you want to purchase though.
@@fastbackflying853 www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-other/saskatoon/cessna-140-c85/1563525096
Cessna 150 M or Cessna 150G, which one?
thanks for the imput
Can you change out the 100 HP for a little more power? Get that fastback up to 120 knots?
You can get a O-320 lycoming in there but the weight is high and it doesn't come with an increase in gross weight. The aircraft will fly just fine but you end up breaking the law every take-off!
@@fastbackflying853 Isn't the Cessna 140 faster than the 150?
@@helios1912 early model 150s will be quicker or as fast as the 140. Later model 150s got wider and heavier and the rear window really added a lot of drag. The 140 only had 85hp so it's not a speed demon.
@@fastbackflying853 I appreciate your quick
replies. I was a student pilot in a 140 with a FBO/CFI named John Lane in Lebanon Ohio in the early '70s. Really pretty airplane--polished natural metal, red stripe. Quick handling.
What year did Cessna go to a wider cabin as I'm also looking to buy a 150(late 50s to early 60s)?
It is definitely faster than driving to the Bahamas.
Yes to drive the entire way you would need to own a DUKW or something similar lol.
i have one
i have one
A fantastic airplane!