So You Want a Cessna 195? 

Love to see Butterfly Aviation at KGLD get the love they deserve. Great FBO that continues to be ran by a family with a love for aviation and 195's.

Most of my first 300 hours, instrument instruction, first solo, and private checkride were in my fathers 195. Checkride in 1979, I was 17. Dad was exceptionally well qualified to teach in the airplane as engineering test pilot, and had done a tour as an SNJ instructor as well. 300 hours getting beaten black and blue with a rubber hose - but an incredible privilege that was invaluable in my professional career. Was keeping current towing gliders at Waitsfield, VT when Ron Gruner got his 195 - could not have been more impressed with his familiarization process with the ship and his handling of it. Great video - an essential point missed though was the importance of cranking voltage in starting radial engines, particularly Jakes as they have high compression and are hard to turn. Battery condition is essential in precluding induction fires. The loveliest thing about a 195 he left out - that big semi-elliptical wing builds a nice cushion of air under the wing in the landing flare - one of the few airplanes I know that one can make consistent landings that you can't (well mostly) feel the wheels touch. Luscombe, light Wacos, Chipmunk, and the Marquart Charger are the only planes I've flown that build that nice cushion that just bleeds off. Cubs can but has to be just right. Lovely aspect of the 195.Thanks Ron for posting this, and hope your well.

I took my private pilot check ride with Larry Bartlett on Christmas day, 1978, logging 1.8 hours. Larry wanted first to see to see a soft field takeoff, followed by a short field landing in Fabens, Texas. Larry was a fixture in aviation in the Southwest US for many years.

What a beautiful machine. I don't think you ever own a 195, you just become the caretaker for a while.

Aside from the radial engines, Cessna Service Manuals or Pilot’s Operating Handbooks also recommend pulling the propeller through at least five revolutions on aircraft with horizontally opposed engines as well prior to start if the airplane has been in flyable storage for about 30 days.

Hi, this is Robert. I know from experience that 195 will not fly it shop. Like other people think the other points will fly themselves. But the 195 you got to stay with it. All the time, especially on you, take off and Landy's. My dad had suggested 195 I do have a lot of time and reform to many air shows. And also got compliments. You've guys may have heard of it, says no 12214 Lima. The silver sparrowe had comes to cut close calls and my dad. And I also practiced emergency landings a lot without power and gays. I know some gay. Have done that and made seriously mistakes.It is ground loops.Hey, thank you.This is Robert.I'm just saying my advice.I hope all you want 95 lovers.Continue your favorite airplanes

wow, that guy that does the engine rebuilds that was so knowledgeable is probably still rebuilding about one of these a week, just an amazing story and a fabulous engine. I believe his name was Steve.

Great little vid. Thanks for sharing

Awesome video, reminds me of my Cessna 150 days back in '72, Redlands, CA KREI

Thanks for posting these videos!

I spit my cold snack out of my nose when I saw the urinal mounted on the door.

Fantastic 👍🏼 ✨

Love the 195s and the Shakey Jake. Nice video. Thanks for posting. Is Mr. Bartlett still around? I figure this video is probably 25+ years old.

"It doesn't work the other way" Well that explains a lot.

Great video. What year was this produced?

I wonder if there are any really 195 AIs still around

Nice