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. When manufacturers test airplanes for specifications they set them up for the best possible performance, but production airplanes rarely meet the "book" numbers. Most Cessna 150-152 pilots agree that the airplane's average airspeed is closer to 95 KTS (about 110 MPH).

The climb performance of individual model years of Cessna 150-152's are very similar, but Cessna seems to have changed their measuring methods from time to time, so the book maximum altitude figures ( service ceiling ) vary from a low of 12, 650 feet to a high of 15,300 feet. In actual practice, the climb performance of these airplanes is sluggish above 9,500 feet. See similar questions...

The Short Answer: This is a fairly simple math problem. For starters, we know that the Cessna will use between 5 and 9 gallons of fuel an hour, (depending on the individual plane, and how much throttle is applied by the pilot.) To keep this simple, let's average the high and low fuel numbers, which gives us an hourly average of 7 gallons. We also know that the average airspeed is about 110 MPH. The normal tanks on a Cessna 150 contain 22. 5 gallons of useable fuel. See similar questions...

The Longer Answer: The FAA specifies a legal maximum weight limit for all airplanes, known as "gross weight". For most Cessna 150's the gross weight is 1,600 pounds. (1,670 for Cessna 152's) For 150's prior to 1964, the gross weight was 1,500 pounds. See similar questions...

Performance figures are averages of all models equipped with standard horsepower engines. Club Members can obtain performance specifications for individual models in the member's area. See similar questions...

When it comes to runways, Cessna 150-152's are surprisingly good performers for airplanes with relatively low horsepower. Like other specifications, the Cessna "book" numbers are a bit optimistic, Cessna claims the airplanes can take off in less than 750 feet, and land in less than 500. Again wind pays a significant role. An airplane taking off and landing into a strong headwind will use only a small portion of the distance required without a headwind. See similar questions...

The Longer Answer: A great way to calculate gas mileage for an airplane is to compare it's efficiency to a car. For starters, an airplane flies in a straight line ( as the crow flies, more or less ), while a car must follow the roads, which commonly deviate around both natural and man made obstacles. A 300 mile road trip in a car would typically be reduced by about 15-20% in an airplane. A comparison of a 300 mile trip in a Honda Sedan vs. See similar questions...

The maximum speed of large species like the hawkers is around 10-15 metres/sec, or roughly 25-30 mph. Average cruising speed is probably about 10 mph. Small species, and especially damselflies, are generally slower, although many medium-sized species can probably keep up with the largest ones. See similar questions...

I have had only 8 flying hours, you can learn more in a single country. So I began in Australia where I will continue my lessons when I go home. Here in Europe I have had some practice, but not for my test. I see it as a challenge, it is difficult to learn and you must respect it. Anyone can do anything within limits on a bike, but in the air you cannot be rash. I have to tell you, I'm afraid of heights and so is Toni. See similar questions...

The CarterCopter is a hybrid between an airplane and a rotorcraft. A rotor is a very efficient device for providing lift at low speeds, but its drag increases rapidly as the aircraft goes faster if it must continue to support the aircraft. In the CarterCopter, as the aircraft speeds up and the wings begin producing more of the lift, the rotor produces less lift and can slow down given the correct control input. See similar questions...

A balloon is carried by the wind, and thus moves at the speed of the winds. We fly passengers in gentle breezes, no more than ten miles per hour. See similar questions...

The Allegro powered with the Rotax 80 hp engine will comfortably cruise around 95 knots in the negative flap position burning around 13.5 liters of fuel per hour, stall speed in the landing configuration is only 35 knots and take-off rotation will occur at about 45 knots. See similar questions...

Helicopters can go so high they are out of sight. Being able see the thing in order to control it is the only limit on how high they can fly. R/C helis can go 60-80 MPH or more. See similar questions...

We don't have a specific clocked speed for the aircraft, as this is not something we would normally check for on an aerobatic airplane. It should not be flown at high speeds, and we advise against that with detail in the manual. Aerobatic aircraft, by their nature, are not designed to go fast and can easily be subjected to flutter. This is not a flaw at all but a bi-product of their light weight and exceptional performance. See similar questions...

In level flight, peregrines can fly about 60 mph. However, they are best known for their dives at prey (also called a stoop) during which they have been clocked at more than 200 mph! See similar questions...