Is the Cessna real?

[Brett_Henderson]

How about this paint job ?    ;)

[Alphajet_Enthusiast]

Well I started lessons in a Lambada, registered OK-HUA 47. Heres a pic of it. Its a very light aircraft, remarkably similar to the DA-20 Katana.



If I have to compare the handling characteristics I experience in this aircraft, I have to say Flight sim is pretty close to the real thing. However, in flight sim you have very little realistic effect of thermals, and the stability is sometimes unrealistic. But for the rest its quite real!

[beaky]

How about this paint job ?    ;)

Say, that looks familiar... why, it's good ol' Two
Three Foxtrot!  
Hey... what happened to the wheel pants?

[Fozzer]

150/152 is too damn small.  I'm cramped enough in the 172-and I don't have good orginisation in cramped spaces (has been a problem on cross-countries).

Cessna 152 = PPL Flying School Trainer.
Cessna 172 = PPL Family tourer, (After you've got your licence)...!



Paul...5' 7", 154 lbs = C152!... ... ...!
LOL...!

[TacitBlue]

Ill be training in a C172 at the rate of (about) $62.00 per hour. That covers all of it, gas, oil, instructor and plane rental. I think its a good deal.

[Fozzer]

Ill be training in a C172 at the rate of (about) $62.00 per hour. That covers all of it, gas, oil, instructor and plane rental. I think its a good deal.

If that's a regular training school then you've certainly got a good deal there.
The Cessna 172 is considerably more expensive to operate than the Cessna 152, which is why most schools in Great Britain prefer using the '150/152 as trainers.
Note: the handling characteristics are very different between the two models, 152/172.
The centre of gravity is much further forward on the 172, requiring more nose-up trim...!
I find the handling just about perfect on the Cessna 152...
...but then, I fit it nicely... ... ...!
Tee-Hee...!

Paul.

[Brett_Henderson]

It's true that the 172 and 152 are much different planes, far as learning and technique... the 152 being much easier.

I'll admit that if I coulda fit in a 152, I probably would have done that first 40 hours at $30 less per hour, but really.. you don't save that much, 'cause you'll have to learn a 172-type plane if you ever want to go anywhere with anyone on board... and that's quite a few hours that you coulda mastered in the first place. Even if it's just you flying later on.. a 152 gets "un-fun" in a hurry. They're slow and cramped and quite frankly, not as safe if you ever.. well you know  ;)


(hey rotty.. if you want that texture.. email me)