Personally, I feel you made the right choice. You don't want to be mid-flight and realize you need an overhaul. lol. Plus, 318 is such a beauty, she deserves to look good inside and out!
So cool. I'm a huge FMTTF fan. Love watching these videos, they're so entertaining and different than anything else I've seen in the "fun flying" category.
You guys absolutely made the right decision to overhaul your engine. We did the same thing to our Cessna. Ran like a top and we had no issues at all. But the engine was over hauled 20 years ago and only had 1,230 hours. We fly our small plane all over the USA as well. Doing the type of flying you guys do. You are better off with a freshly over hauled engine. Now you have 1,800 hours or 12 years of no issues. Not to mention the value you added to your exceptionally clean Cessna. Enjoy!!!
Nice content! I typically choose to avoid extensive maintenance at all costs, my own opinion is maintenance-induced failures and "infant mortality" are a much higher risk than an engine past TBO (calendar or hours), until the engine tells me it's time - metal in oil filter, etc. In this case, my personal opinion would be to ream the valve guide with cylinder installed and no major teardown. That said, i 100% agree that this is a personal decision and may disagree with my risk assessment. Keep it up!
We had a 1978 Cessna 152 SparrowHawk and just loved its reliability and economy. Unfortunately we sold it when we were considering moving from the east coast to the west coast. The ‘go figure’, we still live on the east coast. Miss it badly since we are only 1.5 hours from any beach from NC/SC border up to Ocean City, MD. Thought about getting another one but over time they have increased too much in price…so now I live vicariously through FMTTF
It hurts the family budget, but you did the right thing. That's an awesome engine and it deserves tender-loving-care, and of course it's responsible for precious cargo. I realize this video is old and I assume you have kept the plane and it's running like a well-oiled air-vessel. My only question is, how did you get the valve un-stuck before you had to get it to the repair destination? if I missed you say that, so sorry for stupid question.
The most beautiful and meticulously kept 150 I've ever seen. I got my PPL in a 150. fifty years ago. I've had my A&P for 45 years and IA for over 40 years. I love your attitude and wish all my customers had been just like you. I taught the A&P course for several years and I used to tell my students, "Its a lot easier to fix it correctly upon inspection than it is to repair it at the crash site. Congrats and Kudos guys.
Really nice 150. The Blue is the best color for polished aluminum. Does the reduced painted surface help improve your useful load? A buddy and I are combined weight 395 with full fuel of 22.5 and Oil are concerned about being over gross when flying a Classic 150.
I must agree! You made the right choice! I always say that I would rather be on the ground wishing I was in the air than be in the air wishing I was on the ground. I will definitely miss 318 during the downtime but I’m excited to see it back with a new strong and healthy engine!
Good deal….just recently overhauled the engine in our 120. It was a C-85, but we ended up putting an O-200 crankshaft in it. Substantially noticeable difference in power! Great climb rate and can now outrun our 172 in cruise 😂
Love your videos, guys. Topic request: would love to hear how y'all decided to buy 318 and what you've done in terms of upgrades/avionics, etc. It looks fantastic (and pretty tricked out for a 150). Great job!
Hey it’s America so you can do what you want. The reality, however is that a freshly overhauled engine is way more likely to fail than one that has 1000 hours. When I finally overhauled my engine I was 500 past TBO (34 years!). It was leaking a little oil but otherwise perfect inside. I blew it. Should have kept going. New engine has been way more problematic than the old one. Hope you have better luck.
Great info! At the end of the day, you have to trust your plane 100% Thats a big reason I rent an Archer at my FBO instead of the arrow (250 hrs vs. 1,500 hrs)
So trust keeps engines running What do you trust more statistics or feelings? Statistically his engine failure rate over the next 200 hours is 300-500% higher on the rebuild than if he kept on maintaining the old one. Decisions are better made rationally than emotionally.
At the end of the day, you as the owner and pilot are responsible for the aircraft and it's passengers and by extension anyone on the ground that may be affected. Also it's completely your choice whether to spend your money. Flying will always carry an element of risk and is at it's core is a risk managing exercise. Your overhaul goes along way to reducing one of those risks and was the right choice imo 😊
First off, I do believe that it was a great decision to overhaul the engine to satisfy your comfort level. Furthermore, I am unsure if you have ever posted a video on your personal limits, the plane's limits, and the weight and balance of the plane (if there were modifications done to the engine). I wouldn't mind watching that.
Where do you all get the clip on shades? I’ve been looking for something like that. Do you have a sponsorship or affiliation I could use to help the channel?
My dad just put a brand new engine in his Cessna 182 and upgraded the avionics but then he died of cancer. I'm not even sure he got to break the engine in.
Sounds like you have some excess cash. For C150s , flight school beat the hell out of them and they will definitely not overhaul it before they have to. Actually the regular flights year round in a flight school do not allow rust to form inside the engine as easy, and they will more likely make TBO.
At 1300 hours the risk of catastrophic engine failure is way less than on that expensive rebuild. Rebuilt engines have the highest failures rates. Rebuilding engines increases risk rather than decreasing. Running some of that marvelous mysterious engine additive probably would have prevented this whole thing. If your anxious flying don’t rebuild the engine work on your skills. Rebuild it when there is no compression left or the metal internals start to fail.
Ok, the engine is overhauled a year ago. Where are you two? Please post a short VDO letting your fans know what is happening. Have you given up on flying? Are you two OK? Are you selling the cessna 150? Just asking.
But…. statistically newly overhauled engines are just as likely to fail as a mid time engine. It’s certainly is a personal decision and no doubt a new engine seems to confidence inspiring him, but there are a couple other things you could’ve done for much less money and probably still gone another 500 or more hours saving a lot of money. Your pilot viewers should check out Mike Bush videos and lectures on this topic. I suppose if money were no object, I would make the same choice you did.
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The most beautiful 150 I’ve ever seen. I love the color with the polished aluminum.
Right! Amen.
Ditto here. Laurie. NZ.
Personally, I feel you made the right choice. You don't want to be mid-flight and realize you need an overhaul. lol. Plus, 318 is such a beauty, she deserves to look good inside and out!
So cool. I'm a huge FMTTF fan. Love watching these videos, they're so entertaining and different than anything else I've seen in the "fun flying" category.
You guys absolutely made the right decision to overhaul your engine. We did the same thing to our Cessna. Ran like a top and we had no issues at all. But the engine was over hauled 20 years ago and only had 1,230 hours.
We fly our small plane all over the USA as well. Doing the type of flying you guys do. You are better off with a freshly over hauled engine. Now you have 1,800 hours or 12 years of no issues.
Not to mention the value you added to your exceptionally clean Cessna.
Enjoy!!!
Nice content! I typically choose to avoid extensive maintenance at all costs, my own opinion is maintenance-induced failures and "infant mortality" are a much higher risk than an engine past TBO (calendar or hours), until the engine tells me it's time - metal in oil filter, etc. In this case, my personal opinion would be to ream the valve guide with cylinder installed and no major teardown. That said, i 100% agree that this is a personal decision and may disagree with my risk assessment. Keep it up!
We had a 1978 Cessna 152 SparrowHawk and just loved its reliability and economy. Unfortunately we sold it when we were considering moving from the east coast to the west coast. The ‘go figure’, we still live on the east coast. Miss it badly since we are only 1.5 hours from any beach from NC/SC border up to Ocean City, MD. Thought about getting another one but over time they have increased too much in price…so now I live vicariously through FMTTF
It hurts the family budget, but you did the right thing. That's an awesome engine and it deserves tender-loving-care, and of course it's responsible for precious cargo. I realize this video is old and I assume you have kept the plane and it's running like a well-oiled air-vessel. My only question is, how did you get the valve un-stuck before you had to get it to the repair destination? if I missed you say that, so sorry for stupid question.
The initial cost is a hard pill to swallow, but safety can't be ignored. Wise choice !!!! Great channel !!!!
Great video! Love your calm attitude! Not a pilot but I think you nailed it! Smooth landing! 👍🏼
The most beautiful and meticulously kept 150 I've ever seen. I got my PPL in a 150. fifty years ago. I've had my A&P for 45 years and IA for over 40 years. I love your attitude and wish all my customers had been just like you. I taught the A&P course for several years and I used to tell my students, "Its a lot easier to fix it correctly upon inspection than it is to repair it at the crash site. Congrats and Kudos guys.
Really nice 150. The Blue is the best color for polished aluminum. Does the reduced painted surface help improve your useful load? A buddy and I are combined weight 395 with full fuel of 22.5 and Oil are concerned about being over gross when flying a Classic 150.
You guys are the best thing on RUclips! I get a lift just watching your adventures. Hope to see y’all at OSH.
My 150 has 2600 hrs on it's current ovhl. Big problem with small engines is the use of 100LL. I try to use MOGAS as much as possible.
Great job on the video guys. Loving the instagram stories as well. Really inspiring. Hope the overhaul goes smooth and you're back in the air soon!!!
Safety first!!! You made the right choice, btw, beautiful 150!!!
I notice you didn’t do a tear drop to join downwind for 33. So I’m assuming doing a teardrop is not required? Nice video and that Cessna is beautiful
What did the overhaul end up costing? I have a 150J so just curious since yours was recent.
Where’s the engine video??
Smart move. Safety first! Love your videos, too.
I must agree! You made the right choice! I always say that I would rather be on the ground wishing I was in the air than be in the air wishing I was on the ground.
I will definitely miss 318 during the downtime but I’m excited to see it back with a new strong and healthy engine!
Good deal….just recently overhauled the engine in our 120. It was a C-85, but we ended up putting an O-200 crankshaft in it. Substantially noticeable difference in power! Great climb rate and can now outrun our 172 in cruise 😂
Great video! I always enjoy seeing other Georgia pilot's adventures.
Agreed. It’s time! 👍
Who did the overhaul in in Newnan ga?
What kind of plan is that you have. Do you prefer a high wing or low wing plane ✈️
Love your videos, guys. Topic request: would love to hear how y'all decided to buy 318 and what you've done in terms of upgrades/avionics, etc. It looks fantastic (and pretty tricked out for a 150). Great job!
That's a great decision. You can't really put a price on you and your family and the peace of mind that you are buying is well worth it.
Hey it’s America so you can do what you want. The reality, however is that a freshly overhauled engine is way more likely to fail than one that has 1000 hours. When I finally overhauled my engine I was 500 past TBO (34 years!). It was leaking a little oil but otherwise perfect inside. I blew it. Should have kept going. New engine has been way more problematic than the old one. Hope you have better luck.
Great info! At the end of the day, you have to trust your plane 100% Thats a big reason I rent an Archer at my FBO instead of the arrow (250 hrs vs. 1,500 hrs)
So trust keeps engines running What do you trust more statistics or feelings? Statistically his engine failure rate over the next 200 hours is 300-500% higher on the rebuild than if he kept on maintaining the old one. Decisions are better made rationally than emotionally.
@@doctaran people don't realize that new engines fail way more often than old ones
How much was this overhaul? I also own a c150
At the end of the day, you as the owner and pilot are responsible for the aircraft and it's passengers and by extension anyone on the ground that may be affected. Also it's completely your choice whether to spend your money. Flying will always carry an element of risk and is at it's core is a risk managing exercise. Your overhaul goes along way to reducing one of those risks and was the right choice imo 😊
Hey it was nice to meet you today, you hungered with us for a couple hours while it was raining.
Beautiful plane, how much for the total cost? I mean replacing the brand new engine for this plane. Thank you very much
First off, I do believe that it was a great decision to overhaul the engine to satisfy your comfort level. Furthermore, I am unsure if you have ever posted a video on your personal limits, the plane's limits, and the weight and balance of the plane (if there were modifications done to the engine). I wouldn't mind watching that.
Cool, CCO is my hometown airport!
Goede keuze om niet teveel risisco te nemen, Flying Safe!
Where do you all get the clip on shades? I’ve been looking for something like that. Do you have a sponsorship or affiliation I could use to help the channel?
Go in with an O-235, 2000 hr tbo, a few more horsepower and Lycoming reliability
Get it overhauled!! This coming from an aircraft mechanic as well as a pilot!
Falcon field KFFC is my home airport! I’ve done many a laps over at KCCO
Too bad I’m not there anymore! I would have said stop by the shop I was an A&P over at falcon
My dad just put a brand new engine in his Cessna 182 and upgraded the avionics but then he died of cancer. I'm not even sure he got to break the engine in.
Immaculate aircraft, nice to see someone in a 150 going long places!
Smart move! I always want to have trust in what I’m flying. I would hate to find out I needed a full overhaul mid trip
sweet 150. nice vid-- just subbed
I miss flying the 150!
BEAUTIFUL plane!
A top overhaul is a myth if you want to take care of your crankcase. The case will need less maintenance if bearings get changed each 1800 hours.
YES!!!!!
That landing 🤩 lol
I love your videos!! Keep it up👌
Sounds like you have some excess cash. For C150s , flight school beat the hell out of them and they will definitely not overhaul it before they have to. Actually the regular flights year round in a flight school do not allow rust to form inside the engine as easy, and they will more likely make TBO.
how much to overhaul? is it c150 or 152?
Can vary widely depending on several factors, but figure at least $20K.
Such a good looking plane.
Beautiful airplane!
why do you keep the rpm at 2500 during cruise as well?🤔
Why do you ask? That's about 68% power, a good cruise level.
The right decision!!
Have y'all ever thought of upgrading "changing" the engine for a new FADEC
At 1300 hours the risk of catastrophic engine failure is way less than on that expensive rebuild.
Rebuilt engines have the highest failures rates. Rebuilding engines increases risk rather than decreasing.
Running some of that marvelous mysterious engine additive probably would have prevented this whole thing. If your anxious flying don’t rebuild the engine work on your skills.
Rebuild it when there is no compression left or the metal internals start to fail.
Ok, the engine is overhauled a year ago. Where are you two? Please post a short VDO letting your fans know what is happening. Have you given up on flying? Are you two OK? Are you selling the cessna 150? Just asking.
Do all American ATC speak ridiculously and unsafely fast like that on the radio?
29 years on an engine with a recommended TBO of 12? Yikes. I would have done an overhaul at least 15 years ago.
Hi. I'm your friend from punta cana.
perhaps the most attractive 150/152 in the world today...
But…. statistically newly overhauled engines are just as likely to fail as a mid time engine. It’s certainly is a personal decision and no doubt a new engine seems to confidence inspiring him, but there are a couple other things you could’ve done for much less money and probably still gone another 500 or more hours saving a lot of money. Your pilot viewers should check out Mike Bush videos and lectures on this topic. I suppose if money were no object, I would make the same choice you did.
30 years on an O200 is crazy. It really is.
"Comfort level"? Lose 10-15 pounds.