Cessna 150 Is The Airplane Everyone Can Afford 

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.

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!

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. =)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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!

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.

Gotta love the ashtrays in the doors, too awesome!

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!

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.

A two seater 172, a little slow but excellant view with the high wing . Good sightseeing plane .

Im training to get my private license . i absolutely love the 150 in training in . i was kinda nervous sunday . the wind was blowing pretty good. and hot summer afternoon . thin air and thermals . got to love it

I cut my teeth in 150/152's 40yrs ago. Damn near everything was a crab/slip landing in the farmlands of Illinois. Sooo much fun. I'll forever love that model.

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.

Been training in a 172, the guy that owns the planes I fly just bought a 150 and I can’t wait to start training in it very soon!

Man, beautiful aircraft. Maybe one day in 20 or so years when I can afford my PPL finally I’ll be able to grab one of these and fulfill my therapeutic mission of just taking off, maybe flying to my friends fields, landing and camping for the weekend then fly home. A 150 is perfect for what I want to do. Small, simple, AFFORDABLE, reliable and slow. Perfect for field hopping and cruising. Thanks for posting! Keep up the great work!

Thank you for posting this video. I have been on the fence to start my private pilot’s training. All your videos are inspiring me to move forward.

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.

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!

This particular 150 has a much nicer original era panel than I have ever personally seen. I've flown maybe a half dozen 150' & 152's (incl. a very early 150 td conversion), and none had this nice a panel.

I own a Cessna 150L, it's a fantastic little plane. Mine climbs out quite well as it has a 150 hp Lycoming. Overall, the 150 & 152 are really great planes to fly.

Wow! That's the first airplane I've ever flown. Awesome memories!👍

the most anticipated notification of the day ... new video - check .... cool planes - check ..... happy sunday - check. I love this aircraft ... I have a challenge as a Brazilian fan ... I would like to see you make a video with a Brazilian aircraft that I flew a lot ... the T-23 Uirapuru ... I already have a huge thank you for showing in detail these wonders of aviation .. Brazilian greetings ...

I'm taking an introductory flight next weekend in a 150. First time. And I appreciated your breakdown of the 150. If I can give you an idea for content...there are almost NO easy to find videos that walk a virgin pilot through a Cessna. Most people train on a Cessna first and newbies like myself would love a breakdown of what to expect . Anyway, I liked the video and im going to check out your other content. Good stuff

Nifty 150’s and Cherokee 140’s filled the air with me in early 80’s Downtown Airport, Kansas City

My first solo was in a 150, more than a couple years ago, have to admit I wouldn’t mind having one now for short cross countries.

Love my 150L. Reliable & inexpensive to fly. Easy to land. But kinda slow. Added VGs to it recently. So, it’s virtually stall proof with excellent low speed control.

My man. MIKE...... I think I will purchase one for training. And the 172 is another one i was looking at.

first aircraft I trained in was a 1977 150 loved the plane still do

Dad an I both had 150s in th 70s.His had IFR package,mine was aerobat rated with standard instruments.Miss em both.

I can't get over how clean that 150 looks, especially the interior. Cessnas aren't exactly known for their high-quality interiors, although they are much better now (and you pay for it!). I learned to fly in early-80's model 152s back in the mid-80's and those bird looked nowhere near as clean as this one. Consider me jealous lol.

Had a '68 model in my late teens.. 6918S.. Me & my dog "Trucker" traveled the country for several years.. The good ol' days. Mid 1980's. Top notch little bird.. but a Bonanza hit her wide open on the ramp one day.. He had good insurance.. hehe!

I trained in a 172. 150 and 172 great plans to fly.

Cessna 150 you can’t beat! Great plane & a very capable it will get you there for less & more fun. I love my 1967 G model

I've flown a 152 - the extra useful load is helpful. Fun little plane! Easy to fly, hard to fly well.

Yup ... I have owned several over the years. They can be easily stalled using the correct technique. Spin recovery is rapid. Have to be careful not to go over gross. Took it cross country ... pacific coast to oshkosh --- fun trip.

I did my primary training in a 150G. Mild stall, easy to land, and as stable as all get out. Put out the flaps to 40 and put it on the numbers. If you are solo, it is difficult to stall. Of course the climb at gross is lacking but not dangerously slow.

Good Video Mojogrip, just for anyone else's info, I'm 6'4" tall and can just fit in and fly with enough comfort. I have really long legs and arms and it still works. But I would suggest that is the absolute limit. Our aeroclub has a 'L' and 'M' model on the line and they are great low cost plane for club flying.

Love your videos. I have about 100 hrs on the C150. Very forgiving.

Thanks Mike for all the videos over the years. I’d love to see you do a glider sail plane video I’ve heard pilots say it’s great to learn the fundamentals of flying and a cheaper way to get your miles in for your ppl. I’d love to hear your thoughts thanks again Mike

I am 6’6” and weighed 175 when I learned to fly. The 150 was far from roomy but as long as my instructor was short we could sit next one another. I found it difficult to get my feet in the door. I had to take my shoes off then put them back on once I was in, size 14 or 15. After the 150 I moved up to an Arrow II. It has 200HP and more head, shoulder and shoe room. When the time comes, my daughter will likely learn to fly in a 150/152, they are GREAT PLANES.

I don't know if they still do it but in France Cessna had a factory in all there models they used a much larger engine than the American counterpart

Note: yes they can stall hard and yes they will spin...but the recovery is by the book!! There is an aerobatic version too..the "aerobat".....Great video....

Great review Mike. I am a 150 lover. You left out one of the things that is unique to the M model.....electric flaps. Very handy and smooth.

I learned on N69029 in Meridian MS. Fun plane to fly.

Nice presentation! Love simple non complex aviation in general aviation. Hands down!!!! Starting learning to fly in Cessna's 150/152. My first solo was in the same bird. However, I became a Piper guy flying the Piper Warrior with my private pilots license. Miss my general aviation flying, but career growth and changes had to take preference. Recently, flew back home. Departing our commercial airport, we flew past airport I flew my first solo and my home base airport. Now I have a family member learning to fly in a Cessna.

That thing is so mint, what a beauty!

I’m hoping to pick up my first aircraft next week which is a 150L, this video was good timing Mike 👍🏻 I’m 6ft 2 and I found the headroom to be better than the Piper warriors I fly, leg room is ample. It’s just a narrow cockpit, but I will be flying solo or with my kids most of the time so it’s no big deal while I build hours and experience.

I wouldn’t say no, but hope to own a 172. Once you pay for any plane that is properly maintained and well equipped, you might as well try to get the plane you want.

Great vid! Me and some buddies just purchased one to build hours.

Mike, glad you covered it.

Prices have sky rocketed!!!!!! Very few are below 30,000 and alot are quite a bit more!!!!

Cessna 150 was always my favorite especially after watching iron eagle 1 movie. I'm afraid if I bought this plane that the first thing I would do is tear down the engine and rebuild it with new parts. That's just the way I'm. Anyways, I really liked your video.

Love the review Mike! We owned a C152 for my daughter's flight training. The 150/152 is a great starter plane for anyone looking into ownership.

Where have you been, I have sincerely missed you and hope all is well with you and yours....Regards, Silvano, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Beautiful, classic planes.

Completed all of my Private Pilot Certificate training in Cessna C-150s. Soloed in a brand new 'M' model on July 18, 1975. Yep, coming in on 45-years ago, next month. The airplane cost $10K new, and the flight school I rented from charged $12 an hour - WET! I flew my Student Pilot long cross-country flight in a C-150. Three legs, each leg just over 100nm. Van Nuys, San Diego Lindberg, Twentynine Palms (no, didn't meet Sky King) and back to Van Nuys. The name of the airplane is the C-150 Commuter/Commuter II. It's fine as a cross-country machine for the average size pilot/passenger. And NO, it is NOT "really hard to stall."

Wow, old home week... I soloed in a 150. I've flown several of them and a 152 as well. They are slow as Christmas and won't climb. That's a problem in Southern Georgia in the summer. It is fun though. I think it's more fun than a 172. Just wish the wing was a little smaller and the engine was a little bigger :-)

Great Video! I learned to fly in a Cessna 150 back in 1969 off a grass strip. After my commercial ticket I built tons of time on the 150 flying pipeline patrol for a natural gas company. Low and slow and incredibly boring. That 150 you presented was a gorgeous little airplane. Did you get a chance to fly it, Mike?

Love your videos brother! Keep it up!

Mike, very good review on this aircraft. I've been flying for over 36 years with various ratings and endorsements and still love the venerable 150 no matter what model it is. I have flown them with mechanical flaps to the later models which now actually are classic I guess which really makes me feel old. You can fly them as far as your seat and your bladder will let you go. It was not all that long ago that cross-country airplanes did 70 miles an hour. Even flying a J3 Cub cross country in most cases is faster than a car. The stall characteristics on the 150 are pretty straightforward. Nothing violent but they are capable of spinning. Recovery in a spin or a normal deep stall is standard. Nothing fancy or special but as with any airplane before you take it up and spin it I would definitely have a qualified instructor along. I am 5 foot 7 maybe 5/8 on a really good day and I wouldn't recommend anybody over 60 trying to feel comfortable in them. They almost feel like an experimental in the sense that you feel like you're a strapping them on instead of climbing into them and for some people that can be a little disconcerting because you can feel what the airplane is doing before it registers on the gauges. Once you get used to that feeling they become an extension of you and that is probably why the gentleman that owns this very fine example treasures that airplane so much. This aircraft is an exceedingly fine example of this particular and I venture to say historic trainer and time builder. I agree with the gentleman that you must fly what you love and if he wants to take that on a 1200 mile trip let the adventure begin! It is all his and it is his smile that matters when just cruising along at several thousand feet above traffic and just grateful to have the blessing of being alive and truly living!

Theres something to be said for flying slow. Just to enjoy the flight, not is such a hurry to just get somewhere.

I have just developed an interest in flying and am glad I found your channel. This was a great video for someone that is brand new to the hobby, especially since I'm not rich, lol. A starter plane is what interests me most. Thanks very much. Liked and subbed.

Great Video! I've owned a 1969 model since 2014. Been great. I got my instrument rating with her. Cheap to own? Not really, but worth it! In two weeks I'm bringing home a 150/150, a Cessna 150 with a 150 hp upgrade. Still cheaper than a good Cessna 172, and it should much better climb in the summer than a stock Cessna 150.

very useful.. .will it be a wise choice for a student pilot like me to invest in 150 for solo..vfr, ifr and instrument rating..for first 200 hrs from the scratch..

What are these airplanes going for in todays market 2022? I don’t think people are asking $20-$25K right now.

What a beautiful plane😍

Hi, thanks for uploading this video. Is that Cessna 150M already sold?

Nice review of an old friend. Sometimes in this world of speed it's fun to be able to go low and slow and just enjoy the scenery. Who doesn't like flying in the good old 150? Thanks Mike.

Where can I find listings for this? I don’t know much about plane purchases, is there an Autotrader like site for planes?

Love your videos Mike - thanks!

Question: If you're in a constant steep turn, say 60 degree bank doing 720s, and you hold your cell phone directly in front of your face and drop it, will the phone fall into your lap, or will it fall vertical to the horizon?

Nice video, as always! Been flying for 7 years and never flown a 150/152?! 😱

I trained in one of those. Great airplane but slow as heck and will rock the hell out of you in turbulence. If I have to buy a used airplane, this is the one.

That plane looks so nice

Who says ya can’t take a long trip I flew my 1970 C-150/K from NC all the way to Montana and back….:)

Good video mike, every one likes a good classic, up close the 150 is stunning to look at, good luck with the sling, cant wait to see it fly, thanks Mike

I think I've only flown a C-150 once. Most of my training was in the 152.

I owned a 1976 150M, I absolutely loved it... until I got a Jodel D150 taildragger...

That was a sweet 150

Clean model right there. I don't know that the 150 is exactly a hidden gem, but it is a great trainer for sure. Also wheel pants don't make much sense for a plane flying less than 100kts.

I’ve flown 150s, and got my license in a 152. Really fun to fly, but kind of underpowered. If I had one I would stick an O-320 in it.

Just imagine if Cessna would release the 150 again, only with a few more bells and whistles. I'm not talking Garmin avionics or anything, but enough for IFR flight. Then, add "10 second crank" landing gear so that the aircraft has better flight dynamics. Not even powered retracts, just a little crank on the side of the aircraft and a gear locked light.

In regards to the size, I am 6' 2" and 185lbs, I really did not fit in this plane and did all my training in an 172. It would have been really inexpensive to train in this though.

I would like to see a video about aircraft for pilots over 6 feet tall.

So cool Bro! I have the same color Miata. Got my SEL in a 172.

Theres sooooo.many planes from the 70s and earlier. How many cars from that era do you see on a daily basis.

Thanks for the video..this is a great airplane, very nice and stable. Is there a model in which the panel is brown ? (any specific year) ?

Being 5"4, id love to own one one day!

I first got into the 150s but i got the taildragger bug so i got a 1948 140 and learned in that. My instructor the son of a crop duster had been flying at 5. He had a taildragger rating but i was the first student he taught taildragger. I always said he didnt teach me he kept me from killing myself while i figured it out

The decline of the private plane industry really shows how much the middle class has shrunk

Mike, thank you for the video, that plane looks like it was only flown by a like old lady on sundays.

Unfortunately they aren't all that 'affordable' everywhere, I've been looking at ads for them here in Australia over the last few days and the cheapest one I saw was around seventy thousand and there are several examples for over one hundred thousand - and these are fifty to sixty year old planes!