Cessna 150

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Cessna 150L

Type	Civil aircraft, Civil utility aircraft, Trainer aircraft
Configuration	High wing aircraft, Fixed gear aircraft, Tricycle landing gear aircraft
Propulsion	Propeller aircraft, Single-engine aircraft
Manufacturer	Cessna
Author(s)	Harald Johnsen
FDM	JSBSim
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Status	Early production
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License	GPLv2+

The Cessna 150 is a two-seat tricycle gear general aviation aircraft, that was designed for flight training, touring and personal use.

The Cessna 150 is the third most produced civilian plane ever, with 23,839 aircraft produced. The Cessna 150 was offered for sale in the 150 basic model, Commuter, Commuter II, Patroller and the aerobatic Aerobat models.

Normal Operating Procedures

Airspeeds for normal flight operation

	Vias
NORMAL / OPTIMUM	kts	MPH
Best angle of climb VX	56	64
Best rate of climb VY	68	78
Normal rotation speed VR	50	58
Normal climb speed	65-75	75-85
Normal landing (no flaps)	60-70	70-80
Normal landing (full flaps)	50-60	57-69
Powered landing (no flaps)	65	75
Powered landing (full flaps)	55	63
Maximum performance approach	52	60
Optimum glide speed	60	69

	Vias
LIMITS	kts	MPH
Never Exceed Speed VNE Do not exceed this speed in any operation	141	162
Max structural speed VNO Do no exceed this speed except in smooth air and then only with caution	107	123
Maneuvering speed VA
1,600 pounds	67	111
1,450 pounds	93	107
1,300 pounds	88	101
Maximum flap extended speed VFE	85	97
Stall speed VS	47	54
Stall speed (10° Flaps) VS1	45	52
Stall speed in landing configuration VS0	42	49
Optimum glide speed	60	69

Checklist

Startup

1. Seat - Lock
2. Avionics -Off
3. Carburetor Heat - Cold
4. Mixture - Full Rich
5. Primer - As Required
6. Brakes
7. Master - On
8. Beacon - On
9. Mags - Both
10. Throttle - Open 1/4 inch
11. Propeller Area - Clear
12. Starter - On
13. Oil Pressure
14. Lights - As Required
15. Mixture - As Required

Takeoff

1. Wing flaps - Up
2. Carburetor Heat - Cold
3. Throttle - Full "Open"
4. Elevator Control - Lift nose wheel at 50 mph
5. Climb Speed - 72 MPH until all obstacles are cleared

Climb

1. Air Speed - 75 to 80 MPH
2. Power - Full throttle
3. Mixture - Rich (unless engine is rough)

Cruise

1. Power - 2000 to 2750 RPM
2. Elevator Trim - Adjust
3. Mixture - Lean to maximum RPM

Approach

1. Mixture - Rich
2. Carburetor Heat - Apply full heat before closing throttle
3. Airspeed - 65 to 75 MPH
4. Wing Flaps - As desired below 100 MPH
5. Airspeed - 60 to 70 MPH with flaps extended

Landing

1. Touch down - Main wheels first
2. Landing Roll - Lower nose wheel gently
3. Braking - Minimum required

Keyboard reminder

Key	Function
d/⇧ Shift+d	Door select
Ctrl+d	Open/close selected door
⇧ Shift+O	Operate priming pump
=	Open configuration dialog

Gallery

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  Taking off at Winterland (CCC2)

External links

• Wikipedia
• Cessna 150-152 Club