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The most beautiful plane in the world.

Postby deadkennedy » Thu May 04, 2006 11:03 am

Yep, to me, this is the most beautiful plane in the world.

Many of you will think, okay, this deadkennedy is a nice guy, but calling an old 152 the most beautiful plane is a little over the top. There must be something wrong with the Belgian air or maybe he's just drunk.  ;D

Well I'm not drunk and the air down here is just fine (I think).

I just got back from my first PPL lesson and this was the plane I flew. The instructor had to cut the lesson short because of the heavy turbulence, but I enjoyed every minute of it. Only the taxiing part was a bit difficult, but I'll get the hang of that after a few more lessons.

Well here she is, photo was taken just after landing at my home airport of Zwartberg-Genk (EBZW). The extra exhaust was installed to keep the noise down, as the airport is located in an residential area.

Cheers, Frank.

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Re: The most beautiful plane in the world.

Postby Felix/FFDS » Thu May 04, 2006 11:41 am

Congratulations!  And I agree, it IS the most beautiful plane in the world for you!.
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Re: The most beautiful plane in the world.

Postby beaky » Thu May 04, 2006 12:22 pm

I've certainly seen uglier 152s. But that muffler... good idea, but ugly.
I know how you feel- I fondly remember a little red 152 called N6586S that was my first trainer.
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Re: The most beautiful plane in the world.

Postby Ecko » Thu May 04, 2006 12:29 pm

First, and only 152 I've flown in, OY-SUK, nice little fellow! 8)
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Re: The most beautiful plane in the world.

Postby Mr. Bones » Thu May 04, 2006 12:54 pm

Congratulations with your PPL. If you don't know where to go on a sunny sunday afternoon, come visit us at Zoersel (EBZR)...always welcome but mind the gliders!  ;)
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Re: The most beautiful plane in the world.

Postby deadkennedy » Fri May 05, 2006 1:02 am

I've certainly seen uglier 152s. But that muffler... good idea, but ugly.
I know how you feel- I fondly remember a little red 152 called N6586S that was my first trainer.


Only downside was the legroom. I'm rather tall (just under 2 meters) and my legs kept hitting the yoke. On tuesday I'm trying out a 172. I'm just hoping the weather calms down a bit.

Congratulations with your PPL. If you don't know where to go on a sunny sunday afternoon, come visit us at Zoersel (EBZR)...always welcome but mind the gliders!  ;)


It was only my first lesson. But when we come to the navigation part I just might pay you guys a visit.  ;)

Thank's for the replies, Frank.
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Re: The most beautiful plane in the world.

Postby Jared » Fri May 05, 2006 11:02 am

what a sharp looking airplane :)
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Re: The most beautiful plane in the world.

Postby Hai Perso Coyone? » Fri May 05, 2006 12:14 pm

At least you got to fly...I'm not complaining...love the pic 8) 8)
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