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I might take a look at a 150 E model this weekend. Does anyone have any comment on this model?

Hey, Bob.

I like the D and the E models. I think they are the best looking of the bunch. There are a couple things different on them from your 152 - the cabin is a little bit narrower, the doors are smaller (same as Cessna 140), the panel is in a strange layout, the starter is probably a pull handle, and the flaps are operated by a johnson bar.

Glad to see you back here! How are you and your wife?

Thanks, Jeff, we are fine. For a time I thought I could live without owning a plane. We have been renting 172's. They are such pigs compared to our planes. When I find a good 150 I will be back in the game.

Bob S

I have an E model that I am slowly getting back into the air.

I like their uniqueness, though sometimes deciphering the parts is a bit of a challenge, I think because 1964 & 1965 were transition years to the high-tech 1966 F model. Mods for the older 150's should have been incorporated into these models and mods for the newer ones sometimes don't apply. The seat pan crack SB comes to mind and of course the rudder stop AD.

Charles Hanna's 150 website is a good resource for tips and things to look for.

I have a "D" model. The "D" and "E" models are, for all intents and purposes, identical.

These are the first models with a back window and a 1600lb gross weight.

The baggage area is larger than the earlier (fast-back) models, but smaller than all the slant-tails (I'm s-l-o-w-l-y working on getting approval to open up the baggage area to the same size as later years).

The doors are smaller and not bowed outwards - this makes for a slightly cozier cabin. Also, the doors and door-lock are flimsier construction, and tend to 'warp' and leak air at cruise speeds.

The manual flaps are actuated by a "Johnson Bar", like an oversize parking-brake handle between the seats. Quick and easy deployment and retraction, with five notches (0°, 10°, 20°, 30°, 40°).

The instrument panel layout is non-standard, though quite readable.

The pull-start handle is a direct line to the starter, making for an easy draw.

The straight tail (vertical fin) is a robust design with no ADs and arguably greater rudder authority than all slant-tails.

5" main wheels were standard; 6" mains were optional. Slant-tails used 6" mains. The larger tires are better for grass-strips, though I've had no trouble flying my 5" mains into a number of soft surfaces.

Frankly, when it comes to day-to-day flying the only big difference is the smaller baggage compartment. All of the other differences are minor. If the plane you are looking at is in good shape at a good price, it's worth getting, regardless of the model.

But you can't have mine!!

I love my E Model. Granted, it's been modified a bit, but the excellent rudder authority, the manual flaps (and 40 degrees of them), the omni-vision, and the over-all cool factor.

And...should you ever decide to do a tailwheel conversion...they are arguably the prettiest conversions!

I love my D model. It has the 6" mains and I rearranged the panel to be more standard (very easy). I really like the johnson bar flaps with no electric motor, switches, etc to fail. I also like the big rudder in cross wind landings. Plus, I always seemed to outrun my buddy in his F model 150 before he moved up to a 172.

Danny

You too? I thought it was my new prop, but even with the old prop I notice my 150 tends to be the fastest in the formation.

I love my M model!

But, ya'llready knew that.

Yeah, M's rule, E's drool!