Cessna 150 Is The Airplane Everyone Can Afford

The Cessna 150 is still one of the hidden gems in general aviation. This plane is like the McDonald’s of the pilot & aviation industry. What I mean by that is; this is typically many pilot’s introduction to flight, just as many people get their first job at McDonalds.

The 150 has certainly aged like fine wine. Cessna built these airplanes between 1957 and 1977. Over 20,000 planes were produced in the 20 year run, and thousands of those airplanes are still flying today. Find them in your local flight schools and in tie downs everyone from pilot owners. The model featured in this video is a Cessna 150M, built in 1975. This model share some similar traits with the Cessna 152. Bigger front cowling, and taller vertical stabilizer in the tail. Power plants remains the same at 100 HP.

Perhaps the most attractive thing about the Cessna 150 is the price and cost of ownership. You can find a well maintained 150 between $18,000 and $25,000. Performance wise, the Cessna 150 is a 100 mph airplane, and on hot days, you’d be lucky climbing out at 500 feet per minute. Still, this is the perfect entry level plane to train and or build flight time.

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[jerryv]

The Cessna 150 was my training aircraft. As my Instructor told me repeatedly, "If you can fly a 150 well, all the other planes will be easier, because a 150 is SOOOO sensitive, it's like a Cork in a Tempest." He was right. =)

[FixingWithPassion]

69k owner here! I flew mine 3hrs yesterday and was ready to go again...lol Guess I'm odd man out. I love my 150!

[chrishale]

I had a 150 straight tail years ago. Wish I had it today. The wife and I used to fly everywhere on weekends without breaking the bank. Good memories.

[stevemyers]

I flew one for 1100 miles in BC Canada up the interior across to the coast then down to Vancouver when I was time building x country for my commercial - it was allot of fun. did it over 2 1/2 days.

[scottfranco]

Me an my 200 lbs instructor used to max out the 150. All you really need to know about the 150 is that the seat is directly mounted to the floor and your legs are straight out. The 172 was such a relief after flying 150s.

[mikemonce]

I don't agree with your description. I've taken an 150 over 1200 miles low and slow was an awesome time. They are a good cross country plane if you actually want to fly, and just not cruze at 11k + on auto pilot, Cessna 120/140/150/152 are enjoyable aircraft to fly. The fun of """getting there plane""" stopping at small airports meeting people and seeing the country low and slow...Not just the destination. if you want that take an Airline a lot cheaper.

[jayo]

Hi Mike. Thanks for the 150 review. I got my PPL 40 years ago training in a C150/152. 18 years ago I bought a C152 and have enjoyed every minute of it. I'm 6 ft 190 lbs and I fit in it just fine. My missions are usually 2 hours or less (90% solo) so it works just fine. Often times when I pull up on the ramp I don't get much respect or people think I'm a student renter. I really don't care! I remember a few years ago when Avgas spiked in price I was flying when others were sitting on the ground griping about the cost to fill up. If anyone is thinking about a C150/152 check out the C150/152 Club. It's a great type club.

[Techy]

Learning to fly at 54 on a C152 here in the UK, lovely forgiving aircraft 😊

[azspotfree]

If you want to fly super cheap, simple and safe in a factory built plane, these things are hard to beat. If you have a farm or a large field you can fly out of, buy one of these things for next to nothing and fly right from your house without spending alot of money

[pappybo]

I learned to fly in a Cub but I too my ppl check ride in a 150. I went on to log several hrs in the 150 and 152 models. I had to take a 20 yr break. From flying due to a chronic illness but when my 19yr old son wanted to learn to fly, I adjusted my meds worked around some accommodations and finally retrieved my 3rd class physical so I could mentor him. The local FBO flew 152’s so that is what we flew. I loved every minute . What a great little plane! He got his private and I had a great time flying with him and flying solo. In my opinion intone of the best. As always. Mike, thanks for sharing.

[acward]

What a beautiful example of the 150, looks new given the condition it’s in. Hope it’s always kept this way as the old girl will repay with many a good flight hopefully.

[MrWATCHthisWAY]

I trained in the 150 and received my check ride in it also. Left my soda can on the back deck while preflighting for my check ride and after completing my check ride and landing back at the field when we were getting out the we both noticed the can was still sitting upright and never tipped over. The FAA examiner said he should have probably failed me because I left the can there but then figured if I could perform all the flight tasks and not spill the can then then I have pretty good control of the aircraft. Maybe he should put a can 1/2 full of water in the back of each check ride from now on to see if the pilot can fly their check ride without spilling it! IDK if he ever did that. But I also had 2, 500 hours with the US Navy prior to my flight lesson with the civilian sector too. Not a complete newbie!

[scottfranco]

I am glad you can admit you are a low wing guy. That is the first step on getting help for this condition ;-)

[arnoldjohnson]

The 150 stall characteristics are more severe than you let on, but easy to recover It’s one of the fun things you can do in it.

[billleach]

I was in US Army helicopter school in 1966 and wanted to also take some fixed wing flying lessons against regulations but did it anyway. Took a number of lessons in a 150. It is a sweet little airplane.

[alansimpson]

Thank you for a very nostalgic video as I learned to fly in a 150 way back in 1975 (that was just after the Wright Bros had taken to the sky!). The 150 I used was one of the older models as it didn't have boots on the wheels. After I had clocked up about 10 hours on circuits my instructor told me to do a spiralling climb to 5, 000 feet. He then took control and without telling me first he put it into a stall and spin. We dropped about 1, 500 in seconds. He then told me that if I couldn't deal with that I was wasting my money going any further. I just loved it and we did 4 more and I went on to gain my licence.

[peterclancy]

I owned C150 B, and flew all over Western Australia, it had no Nav aids, only a vhf radio, and a handle on the instrument panel that was pulled to engage the starter. It burned about 3.5 Gallons per hour at 92 knots, Longest flight in one day was from Perth to Port headland with refuelling stops at Meekatharra and Paraburdoo. Flight planned using sartime as there was very limited vhf coverage in this region and very few people in the region so this was the only safety net available. Navigation was with a chart, clock, compass and a Kane ""prayer wheel" for doing enroute calculations. Great little bush plane for mustering cattle!

[KGFlyer]

Gotta love the ashtrays in the doors, too awesome!

[classinstructor]

The 150 is a classic but for a metal 2 seat trainer I will always love the Tomahawk, Piper knows how to lay out a cockpit and there a tonne of room and the thing was designed as a spin \ stall trainer..Great clean break into a REAL stall!

[jdjeep]

I used to have a '63 straight tail 150 and loved it. I still regret selling it. It was one of the best flying plane I've ever flown. I highly recommend it for recreational flying.