Airplane Review: Cessna 150

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.

[richleo]

The first person that gave a clear description of the 150 without bs nice thx

[alansimpson]

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.

[jdjeep]

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!

[djingo]

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!

[charleskelly]

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

[Andrew-sxzz]

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.

[timbacchus]

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.

[mitchschneringer]

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.

[heatherpowell]

It would have been fun to learn in if only I had had time off when you did! Miss her!

[MDaggett]

Just bought a 59 150, super excited about it. Should be a fun little bird. Thanks for the video!

[heregoesmike]

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!

[josephdupont]

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..

[MrBradley]

Very good review of the aircraft I like, the mini of the sky. The C150

[marlinkojak]

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

[droge]

Great review. You sound half English and half Canadian / North East US?

[marlinkojak]

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

[marlinkojak]

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

[marsgal]

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.

[douggreer]

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.

[josephdupont]

I assume this had manuel flaps... I flew one that did.. I loved it.