The title implies an aircraft similar or in the same class as your Cessna 150 but the barebones ultralight is not the same thing. Your plane has a certified Continental 0-200 in it. This, as you admit has a lawn-mower engine (at 38hp even more anemic than most powered kites that have a Rotax UL 80hp engine). Looks like a fun 'toy' designed to fly in the back country, but since its so underpowered, you may get stuck out there. For price compares, the Rotax powered-kites can be had from between $30k and $50k dependent on avionics and has two seats. This one starts at $40k which is around the price of a used Cessna and only has one seat.
Why the tail wheel endorsement???? Its an Ultralight...and an EXPENSIVE one. But thats what a new one is costing now. There was the Kolb years ago that looked ALOT like this
So, he purchased #1 already? Does he have an interest in the company I wonder. Who flies 13 miles and takes the time to show themselves parking a Tesla inside the hanger for that hop on a beautiful day? Don't think the video was about the backcountry 40K toy? 👎One chance was burnt on click bate.
@@justanaverageaxolotl I'm in New Zealand and didn't know where on earth PDK was. The surrounding area looked beautiful with so much vegetation... Question, I noticed a clearing of trees for as far as the eye could see. Is there more to it than an elaborate fire break?
This is one of the most memorable videos I have ever seen. Why? Because I had a 1968 C-150 just like yours with a few exceptions. It was the same color with the same avionics, but it had a child seat for the rear cabin and no polished vertical stabilizer. I initially started my flight training in a 1969 C-150 (N50909) which belonged to my Dad's business partner in a Cessna Pilot Center. Mine was a little newer than yours with tail number N22597. I bought it in 1972 at TAN with only 200 hours total time and kept it at MVY while I lived there and worked at the airport. I sold it 2 years later at EWB with 400 total time. I have followed its ownership and it now has a totally different paint scheme which is really great, and an updated avionics package. I could watch your video many times over. Please record more flights and take me along. Thanx for the memories.
Following you on your flight ( to PDK ) was great ...it felt like being there with you ...very enjoyable...great footage, great views very immersive.....the Ruckus occupies only a small portion of your clip at the end....and that's great, 'cause as soon as I saw it, I was ready to hop back in your beautiful 150 for the flight back to LZU......😊
@@Captndarty nice try, Red Herring. Comparing Model T prices to modern car prices is irrelevant. I bought my Cessna 150 only 3yrs ago. And bought the Sonex less than 2yrs ago. Tell me how that's not relevant to an overpriced $40k open cockpit 1-seat fat ultralight with a weed trimmer motor?
it seems overpriced, but i think the diffrence is that its new and built at their hanger/factory. cesna hasnt produced a 150 since the 70s. experimental aircraft are obviously cheaper, so are used aircraft, i this guy just spent a lot on his plane so thats why he is thinking this one is cheap, but i agree it defently isnt something that seems afordable to me comared to a lot of other options.
@@liquidcooled5108 nope. I bought a brand new Sonex and Aerovee for $32k, picked them up from the factory myself. this one-seater fat-ultralight with poulini engine is not worth $40k, period. I could build a 2-seat Pietenpol for even less than I spent on the Sonex. I could also build a Zenith CH650 for less than that.
How is any Cessna affordable? They are an over pushed, under performing aircraft is always way too expensive. You can step up to a 4 seat Stinson 108 for less than a C150/152. And the Stinson performs so much better.
@@Cirrouslyflying That plane is worthless to me. Too long of a landing roll and way too long to take off. Low wing with less capacity than I need. Don’t know why anyone would buy one. It’s not fast enough for cross country flights, but it doesn’t perform like a slower plane should.
@@Cirrouslyflying Yea. I’m a bush pilot. If I can’t clear a 50’ obstacle in 100’, then the plane won’t land or take off anywhere I need to go. Plus, I need at least 1000lbs of payload with full fuel. So, to me, that thing is just a yard ornament.
I love the 150. I had a '63 straight tail that just loved to fly and I miss her dearly. Yours is really nice! I like the unpainted wings! (nice job, by the way)
I have 20 years of flying experience a degree in Aviation, and have just sold my second airplane... the more I think about it the more I just want a nice C150 in cherry condition. I don't need to go anywhere fast or carry a lot and for some reason I just love the looks of the good Ole C150.
1st time watching your channel. If you want a Tail Dragger, use the Tail Wheel STC and convert your C-150 to a Tail Dragger. That would cost much less than the $40K for that Ultra-light/LSA. Granted, I had more fun in the 7AC Champ but a C-150TD will give you MORE fun 🙂
First of all, that is a beautiful Cessna 150. My father would have loved it. His was your typical Red & White but he always loved Stainless, especially with the Mustang. The experimental aircraft might as well be a Flying Wing. No shortage of Lift with that plane.
Amazing - your hanger is so clean and so empty. Where are the chairs and desk for flight planning, refrigerator for cold water, case of oil, cleaning supplies, drain pan for oil, 5 gallon bucket, to hold used oil, light stands since the hangers never have very good lighting… The bicycle get to the restroom or your friends Hangar, the Motorcycle the battery tender the extension cords, and a box of your favorite cigars.
So… good on you for getting tailwheel brotha! Going for mine too! So what id like to point out is this: the entire Minimax sand fisher flying products line up, the wittman tailwind, the thorp T18, the bushby/mustang aeronautics line up, most of the sonex line up and a few others are all more affordable than the 150. Plus, they’re experimental, so they still cost you less.
Sweet little bird! But you can find a number of experimentals which cost less to own & operate particularly if they have alternative engines. Most of those which I personally wouldn't care to fly, but there are a couple which are both inexpensive and very reliable if built properly. Not everyone's cup of tea though.
Beautiful 150! But all I can think about is that right wing gas cap going on wrong. Or maybe you’re doing it intentionally to use less right rudder lol.
Those Cessna fuel caps only twist 90 degrees so no matter which way you turn it, it’ll still wind up crossways… One is in line with the airflow and the other is cross… They’re almost all that way… my 172 is the same way
@@Timberns that doesn’t make sense. None of the Cessnas I’ve flown were like that. Not saying you’re lying. I just never seen it and doesn’t make sense to have it that way.
So this was video of a plane that isn’t in production, that really hasn’t changed much since its years ago debut using mostly canned old marketing content. Riveting.
Fun video... and the 1976 150 that I owned 1/4 of brought me a lot of joy as I trained for my Private License in 1983. Keep in mind that "PDK" is for "Peachtree-DeKalb" Airport rather than "DeKalb-Peachtree" Airport... or it would be "DKP". Keep smilin'.
Yes, always pull the plane out of the hangar and turn it ninety degrees one way or the other. I saw a guy pull his plane straight out one time and didn't turn it. After the preflight, he started it up and the stuff in his hangar blew around and made such a mess.
You really need to get out more if you seriously think the rukus is the only thing more economical to own then your pretty little alcladless Wichita spam can.... in fact you can make a video series about it. By far the best bang for buck aircraft available for the price of your bird it the -22/ 150hp tripacer... faster, and hauls more, and is way more responsive and fun to fly! Other good options..... taylorcraft, ercoup, j3, champ, chief, pa 11, colt, even the 140, and the list seriously keeps going.... get some special ed little brother, friends dont let friends play with ultralights.... scooters and chubby chicks, don't go there 😊
Other than flying a DC 10 traffic pattern and slowing down to 75 on base leg, remember, other people are waiting to use the airport also, yet, there they are, waiting on you.
@@flymetothefun Its amazing that out of all the things this guy could say, its to say something like this. I NEVER have any issue with your flying, safety, or decision making. You are an excellent pilot. Just smile and wave. haha
That's the price of a brand new truck for 20% of an airplane. Yes it's a great airplane. Seems very sporty, like a mountain bike. Like the most expensive of all mountain bikes. You know, the one that costs like $5000-$10000 because there is a market for them. Small market when compared to the rest of general aviation enthusiasts but I guess it's rich enough to offset that. You know...the same people who buy things like the Icon A5 or a twin Aircam. I mean, I would buy every single airplane in the world if I had the money. Don't get me wrong. I'm sure that this airplane will be the favorite for a whole group of people who will organize events around it and things like that. I hope it goes bigger than that. But as far as affordable? This thing is a literal Ultralight that doesn't qualify as an Ultralight just because it has like 20 more horse power and maybe flaps and big tires. You actually need a license for this. You could get the Ultralight version back when it got started and at 20K it didnt seem bad at all. But 40K for like 20 more knots of speed, bigger tires, and flaps?...I get it. I get it. People don't buy a $3000 skateboard and wonder as to how much the wood cost, and how much the wheels cost, and the screws and such.
a tiny, wasp nest, inside the cockpit air inlet blew into the cockpit one hot afternoon on takeoff.... only one wasp the gas receipt makes an excellent animal grabber ~
How can you name a video "I found a plane MORE affordable than my Cessna 150" and only talk about it for literally one minute? I feel duped, sir!
Thanks! I fast forwarded to the cheaper plane.
Me too but then was disappointed 😅
AND… tell us next to nothing about it.
Thanks for the heads up that saved 13 minutes of my life by not watching…I have also unsubscribed…click bait is like crack to these people.
Personally, Your 150 is the epitome of affordability. and style. Probably the best 150 I've seen. You make me want to go fly..
Hahaha i was just thinking this...
The title implies an aircraft similar or in the same class as your Cessna 150 but the barebones ultralight is not the same thing. Your plane has a certified Continental 0-200 in it. This, as you admit has a lawn-mower engine (at 38hp even more anemic than most powered kites that have a Rotax UL 80hp engine). Looks like a fun 'toy' designed to fly in the back country, but since its so underpowered, you may get stuck out there. For price compares, the Rotax powered-kites can be had from between $30k and $50k dependent on avionics and has two seats. This one starts at $40k which is around the price of a used Cessna and only has one seat.
Well said.
Very Well Said! The title is really just click bait! I didn’t like that at all! I would have watched his video without the click bait! 😠
Why the tail wheel endorsement???? Its an Ultralight...and an EXPENSIVE one. But thats what a new one is costing now. There was the Kolb years ago that looked ALOT like this
So, he purchased #1 already? Does he have an interest in the company I wonder. Who flies 13 miles and takes the time to show themselves parking a Tesla inside the hanger for that hop on a beautiful day? Don't think the video was about the backcountry 40K toy? 👎One chance was burnt on click bate.
Also, you can pick up a lightly used Legal Eagle for well under 20% of the price. of the Ruckus
10:07 N5204U. That's the plane I did the bulk of my training as a student PPL. I also did my first solo with it.
No way! 💙
Nahhhh
Nahhhh
I fly out of PDK and have never seen that contraption out flying. That hanger costs more than the plane.
It probably doesn’t fly there cause it prob doesn’t had mode c or it operates under part 103. Then you can’t fly into class D.
how much is it ?
Same I’m also out of pdk it’s an amazing little airport
@@justanaverageaxolotl I'm in New Zealand and didn't know where on earth PDK was. The surrounding area looked beautiful with so much vegetation... Question, I noticed a clearing of trees for as far as the eye could see. Is there more to it than an elaborate fire break?
@@peterlattimore6013Probably high tension powerlines.
You have a beautiful 150. You never forget your first and I have fond memories of the '67 150 that I learned to fly back in 1972.
Ok grandpa
@@kevinplayz5511 Ok you young whipper snapper.
@@mikebracey8832 what😰😰
@@kevinplayz5511I mean at least he can fly
@BimblyPlays more like " at least he can form his old ahh wrinkly face
Whoever was smashing that burger should be banned from grill. STOP IT! The plane was pretty cool.
the fact he wasnt using anything to seperate it yeah i agree with u
Some people don't want as much grease?
@@rconger24there’s not that much grease in good burgers. Stop smashing and overcooking.
womp womp
@@h_xgaming4115fr
This is one of the most memorable videos I have ever seen. Why? Because I had a 1968 C-150 just like yours with a few exceptions. It was the same color with the same avionics, but it had a child seat for the rear cabin and no polished vertical stabilizer. I initially started my flight training in a 1969 C-150 (N50909) which belonged to my Dad's business partner in a Cessna Pilot Center. Mine was a little newer than yours with tail number N22597. I bought it in 1972 at TAN with only 200 hours total time and kept it at MVY while I lived there and worked at the airport. I sold it 2 years later at EWB with 400 total time. I have followed its ownership and it now has a totally different paint scheme which is really great, and an updated avionics package. I could watch your video many times over. Please record more flights and take me along. Thanx for the memories.
Following you on your flight ( to PDK ) was great ...it felt like being there with you ...very enjoyable...great footage, great views very immersive.....the Ruckus occupies only a small portion of your clip at the end....and that's great, 'cause as soon as I saw it, I was ready to hop back in your beautiful 150 for the flight back to LZU......😊
$40k for barely better than an ultralight? My C150 cost $18k. And I built a brand new Sonex for $32k, including brand new engine.
And a Ford model T cost $850 new. What’s your point?
@@Captndarty nice try, Red Herring.
Comparing Model T prices to modern car prices is irrelevant.
I bought my Cessna 150 only 3yrs ago. And bought the Sonex less than 2yrs ago. Tell me how that's not relevant to an overpriced $40k open cockpit 1-seat fat ultralight with a weed trimmer motor?
it seems overpriced, but i think the diffrence is that its new and built at their hanger/factory. cesna hasnt produced a 150 since the 70s. experimental aircraft are obviously cheaper, so are used aircraft, i this guy just spent a lot on his plane so thats why he is thinking this one is cheap, but i agree it defently isnt something that seems afordable to me comared to a lot of other options.
@@liquidcooled5108 nope. I bought a brand new Sonex and Aerovee for $32k, picked them up from the factory myself.
this one-seater fat-ultralight with poulini engine is not worth $40k, period.
I could build a 2-seat Pietenpol for even less than I spent on the Sonex. I could also build a Zenith CH650 for less than that.
@@SoloRenegade let’s face it. You’re cheap. Probably couldn’t even afford a model T back then or now🤣
How is any Cessna affordable? They are an over pushed, under performing aircraft is always way too expensive. You can step up to a 4 seat Stinson 108 for less than a C150/152. And the Stinson performs so much better.
You can get a cirrus for just a bit more
Like a used sr20
@@Cirrouslyflying That plane is worthless to me. Too long of a landing roll and way too long to take off. Low wing with less capacity than I need. Don’t know why anyone would buy one. It’s not fast enough for cross country flights, but it doesn’t perform like a slower plane should.
@@adamr9215 the cirrus?
@@Cirrouslyflying Yea. I’m a bush pilot. If I can’t clear a 50’ obstacle in 100’, then the plane won’t land or take off anywhere I need to go. Plus, I need at least 1000lbs of payload with full fuel. So, to me, that thing is just a yard ornament.
I love the 150. I had a '63 straight tail that just loved to fly and I miss her dearly. Yours is really nice! I like the unpainted wings!
(nice job, by the way)
I have 20 years of flying experience a degree in Aviation, and have just sold my second airplane... the more I think about it the more I just want a nice C150 in cherry condition. I don't need to go anywhere fast or carry a lot and for some reason I just love the looks of the good Ole C150.
I LOVED seeing your 150 at EAA, you're living the dream man!
I was there too
1st time watching your channel. If you want a Tail Dragger, use the Tail Wheel STC and convert your C-150 to a Tail Dragger. That would cost much less than the $40K for that Ultra-light/LSA. Granted, I had more fun in the 7AC Champ but a C-150TD will give you MORE fun 🙂
Have maybe a few hours in a 150TD. Was a great tutor!
This 150 would look great and a taildragger!
Where is the rest of the plane?
if you more you have to pay more. that's all that you get for 40k
First of all, that is a beautiful Cessna 150. My father would have loved it. His was your typical Red & White but he always loved Stainless, especially with the Mustang.
The experimental aircraft might as well be a Flying Wing. No shortage of Lift with that plane.
I cannot believe the cessna shown in this video is affordable. Very nice. Thanks for the video.
Amazing - your hanger is so clean and so empty. Where are the chairs and desk for flight planning, refrigerator for cold water, case of oil, cleaning supplies, drain pan for oil, 5 gallon bucket, to hold used oil, light stands since the hangers never have very good lighting… The bicycle get to the restroom or your friends Hangar, the Motorcycle the battery tender the extension cords, and a box of your favorite cigars.
The landing was *BUTTER*
Great video, as always. Thank you.
That's GOT to be one of the prettiest 150s around!
So… good on you for getting tailwheel brotha! Going for mine too! So what id like to point out is this: the entire Minimax sand fisher flying products line up, the wittman tailwind, the thorp T18, the bushby/mustang aeronautics line up, most of the sonex line up and a few others are all more affordable than the 150. Plus, they’re experimental, so they still cost you less.
Sweet little bird! But you can find a number of experimentals which cost less to own & operate particularly if they have alternative engines. Most of those which I personally wouldn't care to fly, but there are a couple which are both inexpensive and very reliable if built properly. Not everyone's cup of tea though.
For 3/4 of the price you can buy a Merlin Lite ($32k fly away.) Has an enclosed cockpit .
Thats one very pretty C150. Great video thankyou
I sure miss the 150 I had back in the 80's. Great video!!
Damn, you have power flaps? When I was in Flight School I had to pull the E Brake looking stick to get flaps.😂😂😂
There's advantages to having manual flaps.
Hey man! You add a special touch to aviation and I’m glad to see journey as an aviator.
I saw you coming into KPDK when you were filming this video. Love the color combo on your Cessna.
Hey. Just discovered you. One. Fun editing! Two. You AUDIO is so much more clear than other flying videos! How. Do. You. Do. It?
I think he's got a good separate mike.
2 uploads in one month!!! we've been blessed!!!!!
The Ruckus is interesting. Your blue 150 (my favorite plane on TH-cam) is the stuff of legends. I love your channel.
If you don't mind some higher speed, are flaps actually necessary?
10:51 was a pretty good butter honestly :)
Beautiful 150! But all I can think about is that right wing gas cap going on wrong. Or maybe you’re doing it intentionally to use less right rudder lol.
Those Cessna fuel caps only twist 90 degrees so no matter which way you turn it, it’ll still wind up crossways… One is in line with the airflow and the other is cross… They’re almost all that way… my 172 is the same way
@@Timberns that doesn’t make sense. None of the Cessnas I’ve flown were like that. Not saying you’re lying. I just never seen it and doesn’t make sense to have it that way.
8:14 that cinema on the right is closing.
man i wish i could buy this plane. love seeing this cessna fly
u still need to get a private pilots license but hope you get it in the future
Became a full cinematic show over here
Landing 3R is always fun with those towers left and ahead of the base to final turn.
Of course this is in a Cat C jet too.
9:48 Brooo the look on his face got me laughing and balling my eyes out!
Dude this LZU airport is 5 mins from my house...Nice to see a fellow enthusiast on here close by
I trained in one! So many great and heart-stopping memories. Fun plane
Great video! Subscribed!
What about homebuilts like the Long EZ?
Landing was smooth as glass!👍😁
Just started watching 20 mins ago, love the content. Subscribed.
I don't know anyone with a hanger that's that CLEAN!
I already have too much fun landing a Cessna 150f I fly for time building can’t imagine trying to land that pup
feel like 40k is too much, at that point buy a j3 cub or aeronca champ
Hey! Quick question, is it easier to push into the hanger or pull it out?
Pull!
@@flymetothefun maybe someone could donate a light duty electric towbar....
Hey! How much does it cost to own a c150 on average?
One thing i know about PDK is a lot of PC 12s fly out of there and head head to KSSI a lot. It’s blue and white.
Tailwheel is fun, it can get away from you fast so you learn to be super fast on the pedals, never slow! They call it Tap dancing on the rudders.
take takeoff angle is NUTS
Beautiful looking 150 !
No need for the “click bait” style title! Most of your subscribers would watch your video without the semi misleading title.
After 12 minutes we finally get to the promised info!
Hey does anyone know what circle knob is in the front left upper windshield?
Fresh air vent!
Wheel pants and everything. What beautiful blue paint job. What's not to like?
I've never been a fan of the 150, but yours is pretty sleek looking.
What mount do you use for your insta 360 and how the heck do you keep it from overheating 😅?
So this was video of a plane that isn’t in production, that really hasn’t changed much since its years ago debut using mostly canned old marketing content. Riveting.
Great flight smooth landing and great camera shots
Thank you!!
That is THE nicest 150 I have EVER seen!
That's one Good Looking 150! DANG!
How did you mount your ram mount on the co-pilots side? Great idea!
Cool concept but for the money you can't beat the cruise performance of a canard #longez #varieze
Love your Cessnas paint job would go great with my Quasar Blue metallic corvette.
Fun video... and the 1976 150 that I owned 1/4 of brought me a lot of joy as I trained for my Private License in 1983. Keep in mind that "PDK" is for "Peachtree-DeKalb" Airport rather than "DeKalb-Peachtree" Airport... or it would be "DKP". Keep smilin'.
Thanks! And negative, it’s Dekalb-Peachtree 🙌🏼
Looks like a cross between a Max-Air Drifter and a Kit Fox. I bet it is a great Low and Slow Airplane!
The Vernor Three cyl radial would be awesome on that.
Where do you guys go to find planes for a reasonable price?
For what it costs, I’d pick a Merlin over this.
If you ever get chance,give us your opinion on the Archon F1.Love that 150 though.
Yes, always pull the plane out of the hangar and turn it ninety degrees one way or the other. I saw a guy pull his plane straight out one time and didn't turn it. After the preflight, he started it up and the stuff in his hangar blew around and made such a mess.
Looks like a fun summer toy.
Excellent job on the step by step flight procedure. Ultra lights can fly out of class D ?
You really need to get out more if you seriously think the rukus is the only thing more economical to own then your pretty little alcladless Wichita spam can.... in fact you can make a video series about it. By far the best bang for buck aircraft available for the price of your bird it the -22/ 150hp tripacer... faster, and hauls more, and is way more responsive and fun to fly! Other good options..... taylorcraft, ercoup, j3, champ, chief, pa 11, colt, even the 140, and the list seriously keeps going.... get some special ed little brother, friends dont let friends play with ultralights.... scooters and chubby chicks, don't go there
😊
That looks like an ultralight; not an airplane.
Other than flying a DC 10 traffic pattern and slowing down to 75 on base leg, remember, other people are waiting to use the airport also, yet, there they are, waiting on you.
75 on base is a standard pattern in the 150 🕺🏻 And 65 on final
@@flymetothefun Its amazing that out of all the things this guy could say, its to say something like this. I NEVER have any issue with your flying, safety, or decision making. You are an excellent pilot. Just smile and wave. haha
That's the price of a brand new truck for 20% of an airplane. Yes it's a great airplane. Seems very sporty, like a mountain bike. Like the most expensive of all mountain bikes. You know, the one that costs like $5000-$10000 because there is a market for them. Small market when compared to the rest of general aviation enthusiasts but I guess it's rich enough to offset that. You know...the same people who buy things like the Icon A5 or a twin Aircam. I mean, I would buy every single airplane in the world if I had the money. Don't get me wrong. I'm sure that this airplane will be the favorite for a whole group of people who will organize events around it and things like that. I hope it goes bigger than that. But as far as affordable? This thing is a literal Ultralight that doesn't qualify as an Ultralight just because it has like 20 more horse power and maybe flaps and big tires. You actually need a license for this. You could get the Ultralight version back when it got started and at 20K it didnt seem bad at all. But 40K for like 20 more knots of speed, bigger tires, and flaps?...I get it. I get it. People don't buy a $3000 skateboard and wonder as to how much the wood cost, and how much the wheels cost, and the screws and such.
If you ever fly up to Pagosa springs, KPSO, let me know! I’d love to meet you!
I love how he casually flys it and acts as its his car😂❤
$40 G'S FOR THAT???
Why at 10:25 the cars look very strange
For once someone doing a preflight ck. Thank you.
How much was the Cessna 150?
Pilots be speak a different language 😂
Looks like a 20mph wind would blow that out of the sky.
Cessna 140 can do the same trick for tailwheel rating 😊
Surely you meant $4,000 🥲
What a beautiful 150!
Ultralight looks like an air bike. I’d fly it.
Me finding a 79,000 turbine military jet💀
a tiny, wasp nest, inside the cockpit air inlet
blew into the cockpit one hot afternoon on takeoff.... only one wasp
the gas receipt makes an excellent animal grabber ~
10:50 BUTTER
Hey at 8:31 I heard 703CA. I fly that plane sometimes :)
The nicest 150 l have seen in my 50 years of aviation. !
What a smooth landing. Are you an instructor?