What does a Cessna 152 weigh?

1,080 lbs
Cessna 152/Weight

Is Cessna 152 good for training?

The Cessna 152 is the world’s tried-and-true trainer. The 2-seat C-152 is a strong, stable, and durable aircraft and it is powered by a reliable Lycoming engine. Together with an exceptional safety record, the C-152 offers an excellent training environment.

Is a Cessna 152 easy to fly?

All planes are not created equal, and it is no secret that a Cessna 152 is easier to fly than a Typhoon.

What is the basic empty weight of a Cessna 152?

1,081 lbs.
Specifications

1978 Cessna 152 1985 Cessna 152
Standard Empty Weight 1,081 lbs. 1,109 lbs.
Max. Useful Load Normal Category N/A N/A
Max. Useful Load Utility Category 589 lbs. 566 lbs.
Baggage Capacity 120 lbs. 120 lbs.

How heavy is a Cessna engine?

For instance a Cessna 152 (2-seater light aircraft often used for training) has a Lycoming engine that weighs about 110kg. That’s about a tenth the weight of a small car. An Airbus A380 has (one of the options) Rolls-Royce Trent engines (4 of them) each weighing about 6,250kg.

Is a Cessna 152 approved for spins?

Aircraft Features The Cessna 152 is used for Spin Training during the CFI portion of the program, as it is certified in the utility category and is designed for the aerobatic maneuvers pilots perform in them.

How many hours can a Cessna 152 fly?

A 152 with long range tanks could fly as far as 690 NM (1200 km or 800 miles), but to do that you’d have to climb to 10’000′, reduce the power and fly for 8.7 hours, which is a very long time in a 152.

What does a Cessna 172 weigh?

1,669 lbs
Cessna 172/Weight

What is the speed of a Cessna 152?

According to Cessna’s specifications the cruising airspeed for a Cessna 150 -152 is 105 KTS (nautical miles per hour), which equals 120 MPH (miles per hour). Like other airplanes, this speed is optimistic.

What is a Cessna 150?

The Cessna 150 is a two-seat tricycle gear general aviation airplane that was designed for flight training, touring and personal use. The Cessna 150 is the fifth most produced civilian plane ever, with 23,839 aircraft produced.

What is a Cessna pilot?

Cessna Pilots Society is a group of Cessna Owners, Cessna Pilots, people looking to acquire a Cessna aircraft, Cessna mechanics/technicians and other Cessna enthusiasts.