@@MC-ks5royep. Mainly hobbyists if it's not their job. But I 100% agree, it can suck to have several repairs bunched up, but people should be grateful trash cars, airplanes etc are kept out of the loop unless fixed. You don't want a Ford model T without upgrades except for engine going 180 + down the motorway, it's not built to work like that, the breaks would work slow or not at all
@@JohnMoore-xf5wyan aircraft engine is required to be rebuilt after a set number of hours depending on the engine. Roughly speaking, it's like requiring a car owner to replace the motor every 100k miles in order to keep the car on the road. Planes like that aren't much more expensive than a car, but the maintenance sure is!
She is a beauty! Nice little airplane. $900 for the owner assisted annual is still on the up side considering the type of the airframe. But it all depends on the region where you are at.
Back in the early 80s, I took a flight on a small 1958 Piper Cub owned an old 80 something year-old pilot, areal photographer friend, who asked me one day to assist him. He had more energy than most 20 year olds that were my age at the time. Upon arriving at the plane, he instructed me to open up the engine cowling on one side as he opened up the other side , then said to me, and I’ll always remember his line, “Aaaaah, Make sure Everything is connected to Something.” We went up and took the pictures. It was a really cool experience.
For decades I've been assisting with my annual inspections. Not only do you save yourself some money, you get to know your aircraft. Your the one that flies it, Why shouldn't you know it well. Fly Safe!
@@jackfrostcm108 I'm not a certified repairman but my inspector is. I work with his assistance and guidance. I do only the work I feel comfortable doing. I use to work at a certified repair facility many years ago also.
My grandfather bought a brand new Cessna 172 Skyhawk in 1960 and flew it until he couldn't pass the flight physical. Over 30 years. He kept it in service even though he couldn't fly it. When he passed, my mother inherited it. I begged her not to sell it, so she kept it. Before I even got my PPL I was wrenching on it (minor work only) and keeping it in top shape. I would start the engine and let it get to temp once a week. The archive box that has all the paper work is packed solid. Every AWD that has come out since 1960, every annual, every 5 year, every upgrade...it's fascinating to just go thru it all. One thing we kept original was the real wood panel on the dash, doors and overhead. Old growth teak. It's beautiful
Ah, so you can tell us how much money was sunk into it, correct? That would be a fascinating thing to know. Allows others to be prepared. My guess is , it isn't that much
When i did my discovery flight a few years back the cfi explained the basics of an annual and ended it with "at the end of the day, they can be pricey, but it's better to catch an issue before the issue catches you"
Before you know it, there won’t be any more A&Ps left as every owner asks for an owner assist, buy their own parts, and defer as much maintenance as possible.
@@dabneyoffermein595 absolutely there is liability! I personally know a shade tree mechanic who a few months ago was performing a differential compression check with an owner on an owner assist. The owner decided he needed to get a better look at the gauge and let go of the prop. Prop spun around and hit the A&P on the head and he now has Bell’s palsy. Interesting case where the owner got a lot bigger bill than he bargained for when he tried to cheap out.
@@RobtheAviator Does Bell's Palsy eventually sort itself out? or was that a different one? I had a friend who had a palsy whose face was a bit off for a bit including the eye, and it dissipated. Crzy story, thanks for sharing.
I haven't flown a 152 since 2005. Too slow, not enough room, nor useful load. I got into a 182 RG. My instructor said that i wouldn't want to fly anything smaller. He was bloody right. )
Very nice 150. I owned a 1977 150M for about 14 years and loved it, but i ended up selling it and moved up to a 1980 172N. Its nice but sometimes I do miss my 150..
If people treated their cars like people treat aircraft there wouldn’t be cars that roll into the shop with tires that have cords showing, or control arms that aren’t attached to the frame, or things like that
These inspections save lives and keep our expensive toys in the air. I'd rather have a small expensive issue appears and require fixing rather than a catastrophic failure occuring that costs WAY more
Right! The annuals for my Piper Cherokee 140 are always over 5k. This year's was $8600! Two years ago, it was $21k - a lot of it was labor for the wing spar inspection AD that came out for PA-28s.
Mine was $2950 this year. But I finally found a mechanic who finally found some stuff that needed finding. This mechanic is worth his weight in that 1928 Travelaire that he gives rides in during the summer.
Owning a plane really cross my mind once lol. Even looking in the market for the single that can provide the most benefits about range and payload when I can’t even afford to get my motorcycle maintained, let alone getting a new one. Always being a dreamer 😊
As someone who used to work at a car dealership, the one thing i heard service writers would say, “How much are you willing to invest in your safety?” I imagine the same applies here. That investment could save your life.
Currently in flight school and I am seeing Cessna 150’s up for at or around 40k and I am think Uhuh that seems like the price of an Honda accord so actually attainable
💖 EXCELLENT show listening to the motors start~up makes you realize there's not a lot of muscle .. but if your maintenance is professional & your weather vigilant flying light can be both safe & enjoyable...😅. ✌️
An annual inspection is your second-to-biggest expense in airplane ownership apart from your engine overhaul (either at TBO or due to unfortunate events), it covers the plane from nose-to-tail and everything in-between according to what the manufacturers of the airplane frame, engine(s), propeller(s), and the FAA require compliance with (Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins, Updated Service Manuals, etc.) Slightly off-topic, but the smooth purr and operational ease of a Continental O-200 is very underrated and underappreciated in every way, much MUCH smoother than Lycoming's offerings (IME with O-320 and O-360-equipped Cherokees, Archers and Warriors). Gotta love the tiny but mighty C150 for the missions that it excels in (trainer and personal commuting) 😊
Good getting your 500 hour done on your mags. Cylinders are not cheap either. Change cylinder as you reach TBO if flying past it. Reduce the chance of eating a valve. That can take out your entire engine.
@@jetenginethrust863 i have? and most of it is guidelines for case specifics of a plane.. about 80% of the inspections people do are elective and the mechanics use fear to encourage doing all of them. Sort of like how a car dealership will show you the maintenance schedule and the rich man does all of it.. so is true in plane world because everyone is coincidentally rich or in a group collective and thus still have the rich man's funding for it all.
I think they should inspect rod health too. Its not that hard of a job to do. Just pull your pan for your oil and make sure theres no major blueing that could lead to loss of hardness and in turn rod failure
Cool, you are the first one I have seen talk about the owner assisted inspection. I work on machinery and could do it unassisted, but obviously the certification is required so pretty cool they let you do that. Do you have a mechanical background? swb
The real fear is NOT uncovering something thar needed to be repaired.
Or something to be celebrated as it means you're upkeeping your equipment more than needed.
After that it's the bills. You gotta be RICH to own and properly maintain an airplane.
@@kurtreber9813910 dollars isn’t bad yearly, but yes it is still very expensive to pay for fuel and a place to keep it.
@@kurtreber9813That really is not true for a small single engine plane like this, they are actually quite affordable to own and operate.
@@threehead99i think within this context it's more meant completely missing something that needed to be repaired.
Uncovering things at inspection time is a GOOD thing, be grateful!
I doubt they don't realize that. But for normal people $5000 is quite some money 😅
@@FrodoTheWeirdNormal people don't own aircrafts.
@@MC-ks5royep. Mainly hobbyists if it's not their job. But I 100% agree, it can suck to have several repairs bunched up, but people should be grateful trash cars, airplanes etc are kept out of the loop unless fixed. You don't want a Ford model T without upgrades except for engine going 180 + down the motorway, it's not built to work like that, the breaks would work slow or not at all
Precisely. Matter of life and no life
Paying 911 is better than calling 911.
Or doing 911
@@waakiI was gonna say it too lmaoo
@@waakilol
Exactly spending $7700 in maintenance and repairs is still better than squawking 7700 mid-air
@@ky1errrespecially 7500
Just looked that registration up. That plane is 55 years old! But she looks brand new!
How do you check it?
Edit: Nevermind, i just searched it
If well maintained, airplanes have very long life spans.
@@JohnMoore-xf5wyso do cars
@@JohnMoore-xf5wyan aircraft engine is required to be rebuilt after a set number of hours depending on the engine. Roughly speaking, it's like requiring a car owner to replace the motor every 100k miles in order to keep the car on the road. Planes like that aren't much more expensive than a car, but the maintenance sure is!
@@JJP242
Yep.
I know.
She is a beauty! Nice little airplane. $900 for the owner assisted annual is still on the up side considering the type of the airframe. But it all depends on the region where you are at.
900 for a through annual is cheap!
$900 is rock bottom. Must be a shotty IA
At least you don’t have to replace your engines at 1800 hours #Austroheadaches
Any aviation cost under 4 figures is a bargain.
Thought you were talking about the girl.. nice but tho
That's one of the most beautiful Cessna I've ever seen
Back in the early 80s, I took a flight on a small 1958 Piper Cub owned an old 80 something year-old pilot, areal photographer friend, who asked me one day to assist him. He had more energy than most 20 year olds that were my age at the time.
Upon arriving at the plane, he instructed me to open up the engine cowling on one side as he opened up the other side , then said to me, and I’ll always remember his line, “Aaaaah, Make sure Everything is connected to Something.”
We went up and took the pictures. It was a really cool experience.
For decades I've been assisting with my annual inspections. Not only do you save yourself some money, you get to know your aircraft. Your the one that flies it, Why shouldn't you know it well. Fly Safe!
Do you need to have specialized knowledge/training to assist?
@@jackfrostcm108 I'm not a certified repairman but my inspector is. I work with his assistance and guidance. I do only the work I feel comfortable doing. I use to work at a certified repair facility many years ago also.
My grandfather bought a brand new Cessna 172 Skyhawk in 1960 and flew it until he couldn't pass the flight physical. Over 30 years. He kept it in service even though he couldn't fly it. When he passed, my mother inherited it. I begged her not to sell it, so she kept it. Before I even got my PPL I was wrenching on it (minor work only) and keeping it in top shape. I would start the engine and let it get to temp once a week. The archive box that has all the paper work is packed solid. Every AWD that has come out since 1960, every annual, every 5 year, every upgrade...it's fascinating to just go thru it all. One thing we kept original was the real wood panel on the dash, doors and overhead. Old growth teak. It's beautiful
Finish the story please...
Ah, so you can tell us how much money was sunk into it, correct? That would be a fascinating thing to know. Allows others to be prepared. My guess is , it isn't that much
When i did my discovery flight a few years back the cfi explained the basics of an annual and ended it with "at the end of the day, they can be pricey, but it's better to catch an issue before the issue catches you"
That's a great quote to save ❤
My cfi once told a line guy “ well, this dick won’t suck itself.” I about died. So funny.
Owner assisted is the way to go! If you have the time, you get to learn a lot and save money while you do it!
Before you know it, there won’t be any more A&Ps left as every owner asks for an owner assist, buy their own parts, and defer as much maintenance as possible.
many A&P's don't do owner assisted. i would assume there is liability doing it that way. Although I don't know that
@@dabneyoffermein595 absolutely there is liability! I personally know a shade tree mechanic who a few months ago was performing a differential compression check with an owner on an owner assist. The owner decided he needed to get a better look at the gauge and let go of the prop. Prop spun around and hit the A&P on the head and he now has Bell’s palsy. Interesting case where the owner got a lot bigger bill than he bargained for when he tried to cheap out.
@@RobtheAviator Does Bell's Palsy eventually sort itself out? or was that a different one? I had a friend who had a palsy whose face was a bit off for a bit including the eye, and it dissipated. Crzy story, thanks for sharing.
@@dabneyoffermein595 ya he’s been getting better thankfully!
That might be my favorite looking 150.
I haven't flown a 152 since 2005. Too slow, not enough room, nor useful load.
I got into a 182 RG. My instructor said that i wouldn't want to fly anything smaller. He was bloody right. )
Biggest cost is engine replacement at TBO.
Or avionics, radios upgrades.
That’s inspiring for someone looking at purchasing a plane. Thanks.
That’s a great price for an airplane inspection “911” lmao
I noticed you even replaced your dog, getting rid of the Retriever and getting a Terrier.
Beautiful 150!
150 H ?
Very nice 150.
I owned a 1977 150M for about 14 years and loved it, but i ended up selling it and moved up to a 1980 172N. Its nice but sometimes I do miss my 150..
Damm, in Australia here my c150 was costing around 5k for a annual , kind of made it too unaffordable to keep. The fuel burn equalled the maintenance
my favorite aircraft...I used to fly a 150 150 aerobat....total muscle aircraft compared to a regular 150... keepem flying...
That polished and blue look is beautiful
If people treated their cars like people treat aircraft there wouldn’t be cars that roll into the shop with tires that have cords showing, or control arms that aren’t attached to the frame, or things like that
That is an incredibly beautiful plane. Stunning.
Gorgeous 150!! I flew a 1967 one out of AST for several years, same color
Well, I personally am thrilled about the fact that planes need annual inspections to uncover things that are possible issues
Everytime I see you guys on me feed I fall more and more in love with that 150 ITS BEAUTIFUL!!!
These inspections save lives and keep our expensive toys in the air. I'd rather have a small expensive issue appears and require fixing rather than a catastrophic failure occuring that costs WAY more
Or it could cost your life
Very cool information to share… thank you😊
Beautiful 150
Beautiful aircraft and they know it. So shiny and new looking from really good maintenance. :)
Thanks for your comments
I am new a this and i realy enjoy it i am from montreal😊
$5k for an annual was brutal?!? I own the wrong plane (Beech A36). Carry on my C150 brother, carry on :)
Right! The annuals for my Piper Cherokee 140 are always over 5k. This year's was $8600! Two years ago, it was $21k - a lot of it was labor for the wing spar inspection AD that came out for PA-28s.
Such a beautiful plane. Love the blue and polished look.
Good on you guys for getting involved, and good on your IA for doing the owner assist. We do these a lot, and it is usually a good experience.
Beautiful plane
Just recently found your channel and really enjoy your content. Here’s to safe travels in 2024! 🍺 🎉
$911 dollars is an interesting number for airplanes
Glad they are this thorough
I love that beautiful blue color ❤
LOVE YOUR CHANNEL
Good job 👍
Beautiful plane👏❤
Most beautifull C150 ive seen of my life
That is a sweet 150!
I just love the unpainted parts. Looks great
Mine was $2950 this year. But I finally found a mechanic who finally found some stuff that needed finding. This mechanic is worth his weight in that 1928 Travelaire that he gives rides in during the summer.
Beatifull airplane!
A small price for the peace of mind
That is a beautiful plane
That 152 is super clean!
Cheaper than most cars
Beautiful 150! ❤
Beautiful color scheme
That’s gotta be like one of my favorite paint jobs on a 152
It's a beautiful plane!
I'd be happy if it uncovered something big, cause i might be dead if it didn't lmfao
Owning a plane really cross my mind once lol. Even looking in the market for the single that can provide the most benefits about range and payload when I can’t even afford to get my motorcycle maintained, let alone getting a new one. Always being a dreamer 😊
Awesome
As someone who used to work at a car dealership, the one thing i heard service writers would say, “How much are you willing to invest in your safety?”
I imagine the same applies here. That investment could save your life.
Currently in flight school and I am seeing Cessna 150’s up for at or around 40k and I am think Uhuh that seems like the price of an Honda accord so actually attainable
Very good care
Cool.
And the dog helped too
Good boy/girl.
I thought it'd be like $3k or so.. must be 1 full day work for one tech.
Nice
💖 EXCELLENT show
listening to the motors start~up makes you realize there's not a lot of muscle ..
but if your maintenance is professional & your weather vigilant flying light can be both safe & enjoyable...😅. ✌️
I’ve owned my Cessna so long I’ve had to replace the entire engine twice since 1983 and it runs and looks like it’s new
❤good kids ❤
That is a pretty 150.
I love the color of your airplane
Very nice plane
Good content for the beginner pilot
Cute plane! 🛩️
Beauty!
Cool plane
Very very cool
Neat.
Oooooooo thats one fine looking 150 right there 😍
Lucky young man.🎉
Huh, thought the annual would've been more expensive, assuming all went well. Thanks for posting!
Depends on the plane.
The bigger, fancier the plane the more they cost.
This is about as small, simple as you can go.
a breakdown is costly with any vehicle. catch it early, and it is usually cheaper to fix.
Damn that's a beautiful Cessna 150 .. wow so cool
Hold up what airfield you at?
Sick plane,looks good
An annual inspection is your second-to-biggest expense in airplane ownership apart from your engine overhaul (either at TBO or due to unfortunate events), it covers the plane from nose-to-tail and everything in-between according to what the manufacturers of the airplane frame, engine(s), propeller(s), and the FAA require compliance with (Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins, Updated Service Manuals, etc.)
Slightly off-topic, but the smooth purr and operational ease of a Continental O-200 is very underrated and underappreciated in every way, much MUCH smoother than Lycoming's offerings (IME with O-320 and O-360-equipped Cherokees, Archers and Warriors). Gotta love the tiny but mighty C150 for the missions that it excels in (trainer and personal commuting) 😊
Depends on the inspector
It's wild to me how small the frame is holding that engine and what not
I used to help my dad do inspections maintenance and even major repairs. I learned A LOT about the airframe and power plant of quite a few aircraft
I always have the owner help me to keep cost down. This weekend Im changing 2 jugs on a IO360 on a Mooney
Why do they clean the plugs? I didn't know that was still a thing. Thanks.
Annual? Im not getting in a plane if it’s not done immediately before takeoff 😂
Good getting your 500 hour done on your mags. Cylinders are not cheap either.
Change cylinder as you reach TBO if flying past it. Reduce the chance of eating a valve. That can take out your entire engine.
So exspensive to travel by air
my understanding is those inspections are mostly legislated as suggestive not actually mandatory.
Do some research please
@@jetenginethrust863 i have? and most of it is guidelines for case specifics of a plane.. about 80% of the inspections people do are elective and the mechanics use fear to encourage doing all of them. Sort of like how a car dealership will show you the maintenance schedule and the rich man does all of it.. so is true in plane world because everyone is coincidentally rich or in a group collective and thus still have the rich man's funding for it all.
I always hated owner”assisted” annuals. All they do is get in the way. Touch your tools and make the whole process take longer!! 🙄
😂🤣
Of course.... If I had one..
I think they should inspect rod health too. Its not that hard of a job to do. Just pull your pan for your oil and make sure theres no major blueing that could lead to loss of hardness and in turn rod failure
Cool, you are the first one I have seen talk about the owner assisted inspection. I work on machinery and could do it unassisted, but obviously the certification is required so pretty cool they let you do that. Do you have a mechanical background? swb
$911! That's almost my bill for just the Transponder and Pitot Static cause our annual mechanic doesn't do that.
Cheap, in UK annuals start from equivalent of 3k dollars, before anything wrong found. Mag check cost us 1300 dollars (£1k).
Sounds completely normal for an older airframe! And only $5,000. Last year? Boy, would I love to have some of my annuals only cost 5k !!!!