Cessna 150 facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Cessna 150
Cessna 150M
Role	Light utility aircraft, basic trainer
Manufacturer	Cessna
First flight	September 12, 1957
Produced	1958–1977
Number built	23,839
Variants	Cessna 152

The Cessna 150 is a small, two-seat airplane. It has a special landing gear with a wheel at the front, just like a tricycle. This plane was designed for many uses. It was perfect for flight training, helping new pilots learn to fly. People also used it for fun trips and personal flying. In 1977, a slightly updated version called the Cessna 152 took its place.

The Cessna 150 is one of the most popular airplanes ever made. It is the fifth most produced aircraft in history. A total of 23,839 Cessna 150s were built.

Different Versions of the Cessna 150

The Cessna 150 was sold in several different models. Each model had special features.

Standard and Trainer Models

The Standard model was the basic version of the plane. It was simple and reliable. The Trainer model was made especially for flight schools. It had dual controls, meaning both the student and the instructor could fly the plane.

Commuter and Aerobat Models

The Commuter was a more deluxe version. It offered extra features for comfort. There were also special Patroller options. These added things like windows in the lower part of the doors. Later, the even fancier Commuter II was introduced. For pilots who liked exciting maneuvers, there was the Aerobat. This model was built to perform aerobatic stunts safely.

The Cessna 150's Successor

In 2007, the Cessna company announced a new airplane. This plane was called the Model 162 Skycatcher. It was designed to be a modern version of the popular Model 150 and 152.

Images for kids

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  Cessna 150s made before 1964 had a straight tail. They also had a "fastback" rear body with no back window.

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  A 1959-model Cessna 150 on display in the Norwegian Aviation Museum.

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  A 150A showing its metal wingtips. These are not as smooth as the fiberglass wingtips on the 150B.

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  A 150B with "Patroller" doors. These doors have windows in their lower half.

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  The 150D, like the 150E shown here, had a new "Omni-Vision" wraparound rear window. But it kept the unswept tailfin of earlier 150 models.

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  A 1966 Reims F150F with wheel speed fairings.

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  A Cessna 150G on floats. It has large aftermarket "drooped" wingtips.

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  A Reims/Cessna FA150K Aerobat. This one has Cessna's original 1970 Aerobat paint scheme.

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  A 1976 model Cessna 150M. It shows its 15% larger tail and rudder area.

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  Some Cessna 150s have been changed to a taildragger setup. This uses special kits.

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  A T-51A (Cessna 150M) from the United States Air Force Academy.

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  A drawing of the first Cessna 150 model (1958-1960).

See also

In Spanish: Cessna 150 para niños