Cessna 150 - Cost to Own

What does it actually cost to buy and own a Cessna 150? In this short video we break down the Cost of Ownership and let you know exactly what your get for your money. And how much of your money it will take.

Costs of airplane ownership vary widely from owner to owner. This video takes an average of the various expenses from existing owners and boils them down to simple to digest numbers. Your ownership experiences will be unique.

[AndrewFlyGuy]

Been a 150 owner for 3 years. Can confirm. These numbers are accurate. Love these videos and the format!

[bloodsurf]

When a bird strike comes from the rear you know you're in a Cessna 150

[Zednought_Walker]

I don’t own a plane, nor do I see myself buying a plane in the foreseeable future, but here I am, watching a video about the costs of owning a Cessna 150

[bredman]

I love the parallels between the aviation community and the automotive community. Probably some of the few places you can say "$35, 000" followed up by "pretty cheap" in reference to a vehicle that's not actually being manufactured anymore.

[markleitch]

I love my 150. It's a 1966 and will actually do 100 knots. My last 1966 150 which was totaled in hurricane Irma was so much slower -- it lived outside in a tie down and a rope broke during the storm causing the prop to touch the ground. Both were equipped with long range tanks.

[charlie]

I flew one when I was 15. Only flew RC's yet this guy let me take off and even offered me to land. I did great and loved it. Very easy to fly

[waynesilva]

I learned to fly in the 150.
1970 in high school. The 150 went for $11.00 an hr. instructor about seven dollars. You could solo for a little over one hundred dollars. Even in high school I could come up with eleven
Dollars.

[dickmartn]

Had one. I bought the plane I solo'd in. Great little sky scooter. Economical and easy to fly but don't be in a hurry to get anywhere. It was great for the day off puttin' around the sky just for fun.

[tommydoesasmr]

Got my PPL in a 150. There’s something to be said for a plane that precisely fills the role it’s made for: a stable, simple, efficient plane for training and personal use. The 150 will always have a special place in my heart. Cheers to the little plane that could!🎉

[Happ]

My 150 was kept in a hangar! It was a 1976M. New engine, new paint, and IFR equipped. I flew mine from LA to just south of Tampa St Pete. I made a big mistake when I sold it. It was a great plane to fly around LA or over to Catalina Island. Miss that plane every day!

[Matt-zcqs]

Hurts to see the low end on the 150 @ 25k, but in this market you're spot on. Almost bought a VERY nice IFR certified 150 for 26, 000 back in late 2019, but ended up passing it up in order to wait for a better deal. Foolish, but who could have known.

[KRW]

Truth be told, I preferred the 152 to the 172. That was too much airplane for 1 person. The 152 was perfect.

[colinboone]

This dude is underrated. Can’t wait until you blow up, awesome videos. 👊🏼

[vandrian]

I LOVE EVRYTHING!!!
The info, the briefness, the comments and jokes.
Hopefully one day you'll be able to do a breakdown for owning an airplane in Europe.

[DrMD-]

The 150 I flew had its transponder fluctuating, the VOR would fluctuate, the wings had dents, and the door would open in-flight. Oh and I also used this to take my private pilot exam. Fun times :)

[maxon]

Your channel is going to explode man, keep it up! Straight to the point, accurate and simple. That’s hard to do! Also great writing on this one I enjoyed it. Looking forward to more or whatever you decide to make!

[ABQSentinel]

Excellent video! Short, concise, and full of relevant information. Hopefully your channel really takes off (no pun intended)!

[aviatorlife]

I just got into a partnership in a 150. This pretty much tracks! Great job!

[neilreid]

Very interesting and clear video. All in all, the entry fees are about the same as owning a mid market muscle car or race car. Hourly rate about the same as a quarter mile or road race car. Fun to know- been fascinated with flying since a very early age. Thanks for the vid!

[ExpoAviation]

Great video! I started my lessons on the 150 and have a huge soft spot for them, after a decade long gap I'm looking at restarting but the school has gone and the new one uses PA38s, still I am sure those are good too :)