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......But I'm going ask one of those stupid questions, "so's I's can learns" (I miss me spinach) -
It appears that the upper end of 150/150's are in the lower-mid price range and the same power range (150hp vs 160hp) of a C-172, which is 4 place and has more shoulder (or girth - for some us) space.
So, what are the advantages to a 150/150 over a Skyhawk?
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Roger,
Not a ?stupid? question at all.
Comparing a 150/150 to a 172 is a lot like comparing a Corvette to an Impala. (A rather imperfect analogy.) The four seat 172 (Impala) is more roomy and a lot more comfortable and given time will run about the speed of a two seat 150/150 (Corvette). On more than one occasion my airplane has walked off and left 172s, operating at 75% power. On the other hand the 150/150 take off shorter, will out climb the 172, is a lot more nimble with much lighter controls and is just ?plane? fun. The 150/150 can be operated out of high altitude airports that really test the metal of a 172.
For a small family that does limited traveling at low altitudes and aren?t in a big hurry the 172 is the ticket.
For fun flying, exhilaration and transportation to and from high altitude airports for one or two people the 150/150 is the way to go.
As in all flying machines there are compromises. You have to give up some performance for comfort (or spend more money) or you can give up the comfort and get a lot more performance for about the same bucks. The 172 and 150/150 are simple two different airplanes and both very good at what they do.
