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Anyone have any pireps on this beauty?

http://www.barnstormers.com/ad_detail.php?ID=525267

Already talked to the "representative" today and seems firm on price. Would welcome any constructive feedback. Thanks!

Call me skeptical, but when I see new paint and interior, it makes me wonder. That is a lot of money to be spending on an airplane just to sell it. What is being hidden under that flash and shine?

Bill
Grants Pass, Oregon

There's another unadvertised one in FL...

Tracey New's 150 Aerobat with the long-range tanks, N711KS, plus, it's in your price range!!

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Bengie, how much is he asking for N711KS?

Howdy Brian, and welcome to the gang.

I have a great lil' '79 Aerobat w/low times and needing nothing. IFR equipped. Just nearly in yer budget. I could be convinced to sell for $32K. Appraised a bit over $34K two years ago.

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How accurate are the "specs" for the various models? For instance, comparing a 1973 150L with a 1976 150M...it looks like I gain 73nm with the 150L and also gain 62lbs of useful load with a 150L...so what is the argument for choosing a 150M over say a 150L? It can't be for reasons pertaining to better crosswind performance...can it?

I've ridden in Russ's airplane and can vouch that it's VERY nice!

Aircraft manufacturers have never been known for there truthfulness when it comes to performance numbers. 150s of every year/model are essentially...150s. Compare the features that are different rather than the POHs from the various models. For instance the earlier models were narrower than the later models (less shoulder room). The '75M and earlier had fuses, the '76M and later had circuit breakers. Pull start vs. key start. Alternator vs. generator. Then again, when you start looking at actual airplanes, all bets are off as some owners have upgraded the standard features. Book numbers for useful load/weight are pretty much useless as no present day 150 is equipped exactly like it was when it was first delivered. Just like people, airplanes gain weight as they age.

Any impressions of this 150L?

http://www.trade-a-plane.com/detail/Single+Engine+Piston/1973/Cessna/150L/1251116.html

There you go, Brian! Excellent find. I'm sure there are many 150's out there in that price range. This one has some nice low times, and the panel looks sharp. You can easily add other equipment(panel mount GPS, another com, Nav/Com) to the radio stack down the line.

I'd see if the owner has the missing nose wheel pant. If not, you just saved yourself a $1,000 off the asking price.

That plane looks nice. I'd follow up on it.