Cessna 152 Flight Training (startup, takeoff, landing, traffic pattern)

[@johncook9777]

50 years ago (I was 16) I spent my 8th hour of dual flight instruction shooting touch and go's in a new 152, tail number N60905 painted in Cessna's flight school promo paint job. I knew I was getting close to having the skills to solo but had no clue when that would happen. When I pulled up into the flight school parking area my instructor told me to shut down without first positioning the 152 for parking. He told me I was ready to solo right then and there. I was instructed to get back in and take it up once around the pattern. I got back in, fired up, contacted ground and taxied out to the threshold. Tower cleared me for takeoff and a once around. I took off, turned on crosswind then downwind and while watching for traffic and being overloaded with the adrenaline that a first solo can produce, I realized that I was about 600 ft above the pattern altitude. I instantly focused on that oversight and spent the entire downwind throttled back and paying attention to my instruments, to the tower and traffic and descending to the pattern altitude. I turned base, then final and lined up for a perfect landing. Tower congratulated me on a perfect first solo (little did he know - no transponder in that one). Ground cleared me back to the flight school with another 'job well done'. When I got out, my instructor was standing there with a pair of scissors with which he cut my shirt tail off to hang on the wall of the flight school with my name and date of the glorious event. Unfortunately, I was a sophomore in high school and needed to save my money for college. My dad (who was also a private pilot) had no clue I had been blowing my money on flying and shut that program down for me then and there. Even though dual cost $21 an hour and solo $14 an hour, the minimum wage was was about $1.60 at the time so relatively speaking, it was still expensive. Even though my intention was to keep it up after college, other priorities got in my way and I never did. This first solo was my last but I still have my log book to prove that I did it! So thank you Brady for this video! Watching this video was a first for me since then and brought back many good memories.!

[@af4653]

John Cook , what a lovely write up, thanks for sharing. I have had one experience flight (including basic aeros ☺) and one lesson. My lesson was in a 172. I loved it. I am studying Air Law and Principals of Flight while we are all on the ground wishing we were in the sky. Stay safe.

[@adorabledeplorable5105]

John Cook The day I soloed it was the same . My instructor had me do a few T&G’s after before taxing up too the hanger . He had me stop , he got out and contacted the tower and said he was “ sending one up on his own .....be gentle “ . Scared to a point , but after the first T&G everything clicked perfectly . I remember the day I got my “ ticket “. He said congratulations......” now go and learn too fly “.

[@SleutelbosMusic]

Thats a great story John, and one more solo than me and most other people. Must have been a fantastic experience for sure!

[@badgerfishinski6857]

Best way to do your first solo

[@houseoutsidelight8705]

I'm going to have a solo in a Cessna 185 skywagon

[@partidash]

Yes, the first solo is a once in a life time experience. No matter how many hours you log, those first 15 minutes are the most remembered. I had mine on June 22, 1968 after 9 hours of dual training. We took of and landed and taxied back to the ramp of the Aeroclub Maracaibo in Venezuela. My instructor jumped out of the Cessna 150 YV-E-KPF and when I was about to do the same he said to stay in. I look at him kind of worried and he said: "you are ready for your first solo". All what I could ask was "are you sure?" Yes, I am he said. Then he called tower and advised the controller. The idea was making three takeoff and landings on the row. My instructor then said: "be aware of two main points: trim the plane less because now you are alone so the plane is lighter and most important: once you are up in the air, you must land safely. Nobody else can do it. Only you. I will be on the radio at all times. So, I took of and once in the air I realized what I was doing. On my own. My life depends on me alone. What a feeling. What was going to be a 15 minutes flight turned out to be a 40 minutes one. While on the down wind leg and almost about to start my base leg, the controller advised to extend the down wind leg for 5 minutes since a DC-8-61 was starting the down wind leg to land in 02L. I acknowledged and turned my head back and only could see 4 back smoke trails. I remembered the dog-fights in the movies, pushed the throttle to max and headed for the new airport in construction at that time and performed a holding pattern for about 10 minutes when the controller advised to go ahead and land. After finishing my 3 circles and parking the plane they took me out and poured a bucket of water on me. The custom at that time was to pour a bucket of spent oil but that practice had recently been prohibited after an accident where the pilot was burned to death because the oil. I flew for 15 more years but that first solo is still in my mind. Thanks Brady for bringing those memories.

[@davidwarda5616]

these planes look kind of fast because In this video I saw that the aircraft was slightly bit faster than the cars. unbelievable

[@johnshepherd708]

The first solo is indeed a high light and you will never forget it. I soloed in a Piper Tri-Pacer at Van Nuys Airport in 1971. It was a totally focused event and a thrilling experience. The feeling of excitement, anxiety, confidence all wrapped up in the moment. This with a sense of accomplishment and fulfillment at the end of the flight. It’s like nothing else that you ever will experience. It brings a smile to my face and I remember it like it was yesterday. Leaving the airport that day was like I was on top of the world and it was like nothing else mattered. Take the opportunity and learn how to fly. The day that you solo, I promise, will be an extraordinary experience that you will carry with you for a lifetime.

[@jamesanderson3009]

My 16 year old son is working on doing his solo, I’m so very proud of him!

[@mansoormannix1753]

I have never took any flight lesson but I know 70% of instrument and how it works, what I know I can't do easily is landing, the Alt calculation, the descending speech, the flaps required, the wind manoeuvres and the smooth touch down. But taking off I can do that without thinking.

[@mansoormannix1753]

I have never took any flight lesson but I know 70% of instrument and how it works, what I know I can't do easily is landing, the Alt calculation, the descending speech, the flaps required, the wind manoeuvres and the smooth touch down. But taking off I can do that without thinking.

[@garethleitner9547]

45 years ago I had racked up 12 hours in a Cessna 150 and was ready to solo. But I couldn't pass my physical due to my eyesight (didn't have TWO good eyes). Now I am old and with a bad heart, but love videos like this to remember what it was like. Thanks!

[@BradySkye]

Gareth Leitner Gareth Leitner Wow. Thanks for sharing that. I'm delighted to hear you are enjoying some of my flying videos and hope you get a chance to check out some flights in the Waco as well. The physical demands can be a drag (pun intended). But I wish you good health, and many more flights as a wingman in the cockpit.

[@deliaale9619]

👍🙏

[@BradySkye]

Agreed. Can't wait for Microsoft's new FlightSim for Xbox next year.

[@JeffBlondeau]

That's my story, too. My dad was a pilot for United (this is 1968) and made sure his kids knew how to fly a Cessna 150. Judson Aviation at what is now Vance Brand airport, Longmont, CO. Since I have limited vision in my L eye I had to take a special check-ride with the FAA guy and passed no problem. That's as far as it could ever go, at that point but my love for flying and flying machines is as strong as ever. So this was a wonderful video to watch and I appreciate you letting me tag along, Brady.

[@crackerjack3762]

@Mr Nobody Thay are allowed, but this was 45 years ago, maybe you should check the faa-regulations from 45 years ago.

[@catherinerook8290]

This is BY FAR one of the best videos I have seen. As a student pilot who had my first flight this week, I have been looking for a simple video that goes over a cessna 152 startup, pattern etc. Thank you!!

[@BradySkye]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for stopping by and flying with me.

[@vatira]

This video is the first video I watched to see if being a pilot was for me. Just so happened to be recommended to me as I was thinking about a career change. I remember watching it and thinking "I need to do this" a bit later and this video pops up in my recommended again, and since I first watched it I've gotten my first flight, Private license, Instrument License, Multi-Engine and Multi-engine instrument. Working on my Commercial license right now and I'm loving it. The best decision I've ever made is to become a pilot. You've played a note in my story, a video I watched that possibly changed my life forever. I'm sure there are several others that have done the same because of you. I hope you realize how much you've changed my life and many others, simply by sharing what you do in a single small flight :) .

[@BradySkye]

I don’t even know where to start in beginning to thank you for writing all of this out. This comment is what wakes me up in the morning and keeps me going. My hope with making this video was to inspire others to take that first flight, and see where it takes them. So Garrett, the only thing left to do now is for us to fly together and raise a glass.

[@sallyhowse5025]

I watched this because I'm taking my first flight after getting my licence then taking a year off having a baby, it's brought it all back to me and hopefully I won't be as nervous flying with my old instructor to get me back into it. Thank you!

[@vatira]

@@BradySkye Airline training for me starts this month! once again thanks for the video!

[@booniebuster4193]

Boy this brings back fond memories. I started my flying lesson in a Aeronca Champ when I was still in Junior High. I soloed in a 150 in 1967. I now have hundreds of hours in the 150 and 152. I went on to get my Commercial Multi-engine rating and owned two airplane in my time. A Piper Colt and a Cessna 210. I quit flying about 20 years ago. Now I don't think I could pass the physical. I'm 73 years-old now. I loved flying the 152. It was so easy to fly. Nearly brought tears to my eyes watch this flight.

[@Clayw21]

Have you looked into basic med?

[@booniebuster4193]

@@Clayw21 No. I'm retired now and just can't afford to fly any longer. I sold the C-210 about 20 years ago and haven't flown since. I do miss it though.

[@WarriorsfanDubnation]

Metal Detecting with Bucky did you do it as a career or just for the enjoyment?

[@kumikispe6484]

Love your story and you are a true legend in the aviation industry.

[@Mrfrenchdeux]

@Metal Detecting with Bucky How did you like the Piper Colt with no flaps?

[@Coreyahno]

My biggest fear about getting my pilots license and learning to fly is never understanding wtf ATC is saying. Always sounds like they’re using a potato as a mic.

[@joewarren60]

Lmao

[@naeagle1285]

ikr lol

[@fpskoda467]

It's better when you have the headset on IRL than hearing it through a recording

[@Cheeto_Fingerz]

I felt the same when I was a new trucker. Usually when you hear CB audio played back in a video, it sounds like a garbled mess, but in-person, it’s usually pretty clear and easy to understand. On top of that, after you’ve been in the industry for a while, there’ll come a point where you can hear garble and still know what’s being said.

[@SVSky]

Just listen to it on live ATC all the time and you'll get better

[@viswanaathv.s.220]

Dear Brady, for those of us who couldn't do the real flying, this video is a real treat. Yes I did have a simulator session for an A320 with a pilot. Cessna looks interesting, not too complicated. I appreciate the time you have taken to record and upload this video. Keep the good work going man !!! Good Luck !!

[@BradySkye]

Thanks to you too! I really appreciate it.

[@Charles-ox3yv]

Brady, I'm 67 now, back in 1973 when I was 20 I started flying lessons in a 172 Skyhawk out of Chicago's Midway airport. This was prior to leaving for active duty in the Navy. I'm so glad that I found your video, it brought back so many fond memories of how much fun it was to fly. Next to my children being born my first solo was the biggest thrill of my life, it amazes me today that I did it and survived. Thank you for the outstanding video, it felt like I was up there with you.

[@Arsenalusa]

Bravo sir!

[@RetiredLover]

Hey Charles…I remember my first solo. I thought I was a fighter pilot when my C150 lept from the ground. I suddenly realized my instructor was on the ground and I was on my own. Never forget that feeling! Just great and that was some 60 years ago. Man, where did the years go?

[@JoeSmoe1]

I literally thought this was Flight sim 2020 by the thumbnail lol. However, I still watched and learned a TON of info lol

[@BradySkye]

joe smoe lol this is the real deal but can certainly be applied to simulation : )

[@ayub_mohamed]

@@BradySkye captain Joe a real pilot is playing the game his Chanel is #captainjoe

[@ardschuna88]

@@BradySkye Same here, learned with Flight Simluator 2020 on Cessna 152 and landed on this video! xD

[@minnesnowtan9970]

Pushing the plane back at the end of flight sim can unplug it, possibly causing a complete disintegration of the metro area. Be careful.

[@NickMirro]

Me too! Flight sim inspired me to pursue a pilot career. At least ended up with my private. I think tons of airline pilots started off using that program 😄

[@gilbertrainey2514]

I used to fly, but at the age of 82, I can enjoy your instructive videos. Great demonstration.

[@BradySkye]

I am so happy to hear that. Thanks so much Gilbert. Be sure to check out some videos in the Waco Biplane. I think you may enjoy those even more.

[@gilbertrainey2514]

Thank you.

[@Kauffman578]

You dont fly anymore?

[@llathem2212]

Good beginner plane and great flying conditions. Really glad he showed the proper walk around, commercial pilots do this too. Sometimes the ground crew will do some, but a buddy of mine who flies cargo now after years of flying for British Airways prefers to still do his own in Europe. Thx for the video.

[@kosys5338]

I had to watch this video for nostalgic reasons. The 152 is where it all began for me, I trained in the 152, I did my first solo in a 152, I did my cross country in a 152 and I did my flight test in a 152. There just seems to be a special place in my heart for that plane. It's been a long time since I've flown a 152 but this video makes it feel like it was yesterday.

[@BradySkye]

Beautiful. I am so glad I was able to contribute to some nostalgia for you. Cessna really did an incredible job designing these machines. They have proven to be so reliable and classic. I have some truly incredible memories in a 152 as well.

[@slipshaft]

Much respect. I used to fly a lot with my dad when I was a teenager, so I picked up quite a bit of knowledge with that experience. Dad had a beech Musketeer and then moved up to a Cessna-310. After getting socked in a few times, he decided instrument rating was a must. Then with the C-310 multi-engine rating was necessary. I was a lucky kid. I have always wanted to learn to fly myself but I get incredibly airsick with rapid ascent/descent. I own a boat, and that type of motion doesnt seem to bother me, so I dont know why planes, rollercoasters, etc, get me so nauseated.

[@additive8924]

Years ago I had a friend that was the exact opposite. He was retired hundred and first airborne. He told me he had no problem going up in and even jumping out of a perfectly good aircraft, but being on a boat made him incredibly motion sick. Just another one of the mysteries of life I suppose.

[@slipshaft]

@@additive8924 yep that's weird. My dad always said that I would eventually get over it but I kinda doubt it.

[@additive8924]

@@slipshaft I have heard people say that if you just persist you will eventually get over it. But I've also heard people say they spent a lot of time trying and they never did. I'm not prone to motion sickness myself but I wonder if it's even possible for people to get over it.

[@jeremykemp3782]

No acrobatics for you then

[@BubbaBlackmon]

Learned on a Cessna 152 then progressed to 172 and 182 about 25 years ago. This brings back fond memories. Bad heart so no more flying for me but still fun to watch.

[@NevilleLawson0429]

dude that animation you put in the corner is so cool, great job!

[@BradySkye]

Ender Rubio Thanks! That's one of my favorite things about this video and I'd like to keep that going for anything related to the traffic pattern.

[@Peakprospr420]

How is it done. I want to incorporate something similar

[@BradySkye]

Anønymøus Víds I used a mix of photoshop and premiere. I made my .png's in Photoshop then imported them into premiere and key-framed the airplane around the traffic pattern shape. It's not necessarily easy to do. I've been wondering if there is an easier way but I could make a video showing how I did it.

[@Peakprospr420]

@@BradySkye yes please that would be very helpful. Just got adobe and photoshop.

[@CahyoPrabowo]

@@BradySkye how about Garmin Virb or GoPro overlay ? it can show the gauges and map tracking on video

[@ks8452]

Got my ticket in a 152 over 20 years ago. Very forgiving and fun airplane to fly.

[@chekyerego]

Got mine in a 150 35 years ago

[@toddy2519]

@@chekyerego Got mine in a Cessna 150 over 40 years ago at Hobby Airport, Houston, Texas!

[@David_P132]

@@chekyerego Same for me, here in Canberra Australia, in VH-TCO. I remember it like it was yesterday.

[@TheComputergaz]

I started my flying passion in this very make of aircraft, the Cessna 152. I am nearly 60 now, and haven't flown for some time, but I will never forget my time in this magic little aircraft, good to see there are still some around.

[@downunda2664]

I’m young and have wanted to get my license for a few years now but am unable due too various medical and medications I take restricting me… but being able to watch things like this and even playing flight sims allows me to keep a passion for something just out of reach. Love the video man!!

[@ares9304]

This takes me back. About 8 years ago i flew 38 hours with my friend as an instructor in his Cessna 152. I wasn't far from the minimum 45 flight hours for certification, but i never got around to it as my friend passed away and i was injured in a non aviation related incident. Never took up flying again even after i got my medical back. I regularly see the same plane at the local airport, at least it went to a good home.

[@kmo-tv7703]

I am a licensed pilot who hasn't flown in a few years. Really enjoyed the video. Brings back good memories. Nice work.

[@rthjong]

I learned to fly in Cessna’s 150 and 152 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Great training planes! After I got my PPL I was able to fly any small plane in Europe. High wing or low wing. Stick or yoke, it didn’t matter. Had very good instructors too!

[@KevinRaza]

This video is a pure gift ! Cristal audio and awesome video quality ! Will start ATPL Integrated program next week ! Thank you

[@Terminator2310]

I did my first solo after 6.3 hours, I still remember the CFI telling me to taxi onto the apron, then followed a briefing for 1st solo, and off I went - an amazing feeling. I didn't even notice the instructor was missing, there was so much to concentrate on, I just noticed the aircraft climbed much faster, lol

[@BradySkye]

Haha nice! So true.

[@riverlife7789]

Bro, you're missing your calling as an independent flight instructor. You aren't even a CFI yet you performed this intro to flight perfectly! It brought me back to my very first flight lesson with my very first flight instructor who was the best instructor I ever had. You were literally on par with his instruction and again you don't even have a CFI yet. You have a gift.

[@BradySkye]

Hey that's really nice of you to say. I appreciate it! I just like doing KZbin more lol. If I were to get my instructor it would be to instruct on the side in tailwheels. My interest in flying IRL is mostly just with tailwheels.

[@judytaylor5594]

I remember flying the 152 real early in my career...fun plane to fly .great beginner plane..

[@BradySkye]

Nice! It's a great machine I agree.

[@wrangler870]

Enjoyed this video very much. Lots of memories of my days learning to fly in a Piper Cherokee PA 28-180. My training was with a tremendous seasoned instructor/engineer in a flying club. He took me up to "familiarize" me with what a lesson was like. We did everything on the check lists and he had me in the left seat so I could do as much of the work as possible since at the time I'd only been up in a small plane twice before. I was evaluating if I wanted to bother joining the club and learning to fly. Got clearance from ground, taxied to requested runway and after departure clearance, the instructor had me push the throttle forward. He talked constantly about what to do and what the plane was doing. As we hit about 40 miles/hr it dawned on me that his aim was to have me TAKE OFF! My heart leaped! WOW, was I excited! I was hooked! That was the beginning of lots of hours doing exactly the work on this video. Got my ticket a little over a year later (delayed with a fractured arm from skiing). Flew for golf and other pleasure for years. I was 62 when I passed my check ride. Sooooo satisfying. It's not too late to start. Now I relive those flights through videos like yours. Many thanks for your efforts.

[@af4653]

wrangler , Hey! Thanks for posting this. I am in my, well let's say, mid 50's ☺ and have had one lesson while I was on holiday abroad. The instructor sat with his arms folded for about 20 minutes and just quietly advised me what to do as needed. I had a blast. Good to hear that us mature folks have a fair chance of getting our ticket! I'm doing lots of studying while waiting for the time when I can book more lessons......Stay safe.

[@rogermoore27]

After all these years, this is the first time I have seen a video of the actual checks

[@sharvmangalie2434]

My parents owned a Cessna 206. Both my parents used to fly when I was younger. Used to fly almost every day and spend most of my day at the airport. I never persued my dream of becoming a pilot when my father decided to sell his plane, after a few of our friends had an accident. I am now 26 and recently got interested in flying again. Believe I should go for my ticket soon. Thanks for this inspiring video, nostalgic.

[@thefirstdude]

I have no flying experience myself, but my father was a pilot with 23,000+ hours (U.S. Navy, commercial and private pilot). Your video brought back memories of the 100s of hours I was on board with him. Thanks for creating the video and running through all you did. Great job!

[@aceshigh6499]

It has been over 10 years for me but this video brings back so many memories! I can smell the avgas!

[@BradySkye]

I love the smell of avgas in the morning!

[@chamberscccc]

Aces High - get back up there - AOPA Rusty Pilots program :-)

[@stephenmiller9124]

On a good day, flying a Cessna 152 from Kent County International Airport, I could squeeze in 10 touch and goes and 1 full stop landing in an hour. My finances were tight and I got much more flight practice staying in the pattern versus flying around in the training area away from the airport. One pilot commented about the fun of flying from Wisconsin during the winter. I agree! Our main runway was 10,000 feet and always cleared of ice and snow. The parallel runway we did the touch and goes from was a still decent 4,500', but was frequent covered in hard pack snow. When I could do 7-8 consistantly good touch and goes from snow covered runway with stiff crosswind, I felt like I was doing some good piloting. My instructor made sure I had a lot of landings on snow packed runways and night flying. I was grateful that he challenged me.

[@alaingrenier9128]

Boy oh boy !! does this bring back mermories , when I also got my private pilot’s liecence in 1986 , I trained on the same 152 , practicing spins , stalls , steep turns , emergency landings etc.. nice video thanks 🙏 for sharing

[@D6229]

Did my first solo 2005 out of Naples Fl. Int, in a Cessna 172 Skyhawk from London Flight School. I too will never forget that day. In the meantime I have been flying in Germany, Spain and Morocco. Haven't flown now for a while as I am almost 80 and my eyes and ears are no longer up to it, But Videos like this certainly bring back the magic of flying. Thank you Brady

[@thesparkypilot]

Very cool. I just took my first training flight in a C-152 and wanted to watch this to observe the process

[@dansotelo228]

God, I love flying, the best quote I ever heard from a sturdiest after a very hard landing in Las Vegas due to very hot weather was "it was not the weather's fault, maybe it could have been the pilot's fault, but I'm sure the pilot would say it was the asphalt"... The whole cabin erupted in laughter.

[@BradySkye]

Lol

[@christopherclarkin9584]

This takes me back to my flight lessons 30 years ago. I am still passionate about getting a license some day.

[@dontmindme4466]

buttered it. Contrary to other commenters, I'm looking forward to being a pilot. Your video really helped me clear some suspicions and doubts.

[@rodfearnley2486]

Got my license flying a 172, but learned to fly in in a 152 many years ago. Lovely a/c to learn in. Highly recommend anybody thinking about learning to seek out a school with these a/c.

[@charleskramer7062]

Soloed and did my cross countries on a 152. Sadly, haven’t flown in almost 30 years but still love the air. This video made it all feel like I was there. Thanks.

[@robbiereeb3857]

I’m 16 and going to start lessons. I’m just waiting for the local airport to open. As soon as I can, I want to

[@Detr0y]

👊

[@justinelayug9647]

same 😅 have a good one dude!

[@mikhailhunter5277]

You could start ground school online in the meantime and get your textbooks... In fact the texts books you need are available online for free at faa.gov. Ground School Sportys Learn to fly course Texts Books Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge Airplane Flying Handbook FAR

[@willcrist6580]

I'd second what @Mikhail Hunter said about ground school info. Personally, I went with Jeppesen for my PPL ground school, but any of the major schools will be sufficient. Learn to make good use of your free time; as a pilot, that'll become an invaluable gift (especially if/when you go through instrument training). Start now by going through ground school stuff while you wait for flight lessons. Also the three regs Mikhail mentioned are gold. The AFH will spell out how to accomplish all of the maneuvers you'll need for your PPL checkride; if you have questions how to accomplish each maneuver, that's what will be referenced. Good luck to you, and welcome to a new world which many only dream of.

[@sinjinkincaid]

lol me too

[@tylerlittle4436]

I did my first solo and private checkride in N5165B in 2017!

[@babafgc3795]

I just started flight school about a week ago. This really helps me understand the 152 a lot more than before. Thank you so much!

[@HonorRebel77]

How are you doing now... one year later?

[@babafgc3795]

@@HonorRebel77 currently a private pilot working on my instrument license 👌

[@mrrolight]

12 years since I did this. Got my PPL then never flew again. Really nice to go through the process once more though. 90% of my flying was exactly this over and over again. Happy days.

[@aztecwarrior1421]

Me too, I spent most of my flying time doing pattern work. I got diabetic a year after I got my license. Now I fly Sports Plane

[@skybot9998]

I learned to fly on a 152 back in 1986 in brampton ontario. My instructor was bill gable. He became the chief flying instructor,great guy and was fun to fly with. I always wondered what happened to him. All the best bill if your reading this.👍😎👍

[@graceoluwa6695]

Wish I can have you as my instructor .your training is very calming and detailed

[@GrummanYankeeonfinal]

Great refresher. I haven’t flown a 152 in a few years. Brings back good memories

[@Steve-xf4uv]

I'm not a pilot so this was very informative. Great flight, thanks for sharing.

[@robertdavis6708]

My first solo was a shock to me. After a couple touch and go's, my instructor told me to pull up to the office and let him out. So I thought he was cutting our time short. I'd already had 6 hrs. instructed at another FBO but lack of funds cause a delay in solo. I found this old grass strip field about 14 miles from my original airfield. I really likes my instructor, 63 yrs. old at the time, myself 21. After 4 hrs. of instruction at the grass field, he turned me loose, myself regretting it . The Cessna 150 was and older ship, 1965 to be exact. At takeoff, all I could remember how fast the plane got up and the lightness of controls without a second passenger aboard. A mortician couldn't have gotten the smile from my face. If you're not a pilot now, just take lessons 10-15 hrs., and solo. I promise you, It will be a life changing moment for you.

[@robertscholl9640]

Did my solo in a 150 at New Orleans Lakefront airport in 1968. Got my license and flew the 150, 172 and even an Aeronca once. Only flew for a couple of years; my son was born in 1969 and money was tight. Also, my life insurance did not cover a flying accident if I was pilot in command. Video brought back a lot of great memories. Video excellent. Thanks.

[@billthomas6296]

Brady, I just came across this video and love it. Brings back many memories of my father, brother and I. I come from an aviation family that loves to fly. It has been a long time since I have flown and this was great to watch. Keep your wings flapping and head high.

[@Majestic1987]

Tip: Leave avionics off until after starting the engine as otherwise there MIGHT be voltage spikes that could potentially kill your avionics.

[@JWH-01]

Same for shut down. Turn off avionics before pulling mixture.

[@VegasCSIP]

@@JWH-01 That's true for the engine start. When the starter motor current stops, there is a high voltage "Back EMF" pulse that can destroy any electronics on the DC bus, unless they are "hardened" against it (most newer avionics are, but there's no reason to test it). Not true for shut down. Nothing happens during shut down that doesn't happen hundreds of times per minute when the engine is idling, much less at cruise power. Magnetos fire spark plugs... and that activity simply stop - if anything, life gets easier for the avionics. That said, there is no *harm* in switching off avionics before pulling the mixture if you want to, but please do leave the beacon or strobe on until the engine has completely stopped.

[@Jjengering]

I am planning on getting my PPL and this has given me an idea of what to expect on my trial lesson, thanks for the great content.

[@BradySkye]

Good to hear!

[@notoco1199]

How did it go? :)

[@dennis771]

Joshua Engering Whats the process of getting PPL and how much it cost

[@Jjengering]

@@dennis771 Im about half way through my PPL now... But have had to stop since the COVID outbreak. Are you based in the UK? Realistically you can expect to spend £10-15k for lessons and equipment (headset, flight bag, reading material, knee board & Log Book + some other bits) You'll want to find a flight school with decent maintenance on the planes and a competitive rate for hours. You'll also need to get a class 2 medical and pass your air law exam, so start your revision and book reading if you want to get the theory ready for when you fly. All the best! :)

[@dennis771]

Joshua Engering no I’m in America

[@GreatNUR]

Great Video. Use to be part of GACE (Grumman Aerospace Corporation Employees) Flying Club on Long Island and did my time in a Cessna 150.. Brought back lots of memories. Over the years we lost a couple. The Club bought a Piper Arrow from George Skurla who was the Grumman President. One of our members sadly got "get home-itis" and flew it into a thunderstorm cell down South. One thing you learn is the weather is King. Iffy weather...you wait until its good.

[@BradySkye]

Thanks for sharing that. Long live General Aviation Flying Club's. And you are right about the weather. It is everything and so is patience.

[@Johnwilldo]

Well done! As a retired instructor, I think your instructor did a great job..I was delighted to see a short landing..no wasted runway!....Early learning is very important!

[@BradySkye]

Glad you enjoyed it! It's great to hear some positivity from an experienced instructor. I'll keep learning! Always.

[@Johnwilldo]

@@BradySkye I am sure you will.. Students make mistakes that you will learn from!

[@edenhazard6747]

Love the Cessna 152

[@BradySkye]

Cessna is a wonderful company for sure.

[@bulk04]

It's amazing what info sticks with you. I had not flown in a C172 in 21 years, almost to the day. My wife bought me an "introductory" lesson as an anniversary present. I wanted to do more than just the usual straight and level flight and turns thing of an intro lesson. The school gave me a verbal ground school exam (I passed) and then we went up for some spins, stalls, steep turns and I even flew the landing circuit and landed okay. Nailed the HASEL (which may be more a Canadian than American thing) check as well. The only thing I forgot was I needed the rudder to keep me straight on the ground not the ailerons, and the instructor put us back in the air and to land us properly. I did have about 220 hours total time in my logbook, but none of it recent. I guess some things never leave you, and some do, especially things that you loved to do.

[@scott7008]

i remember the 150 (? maybe 152? ) about 45 years ago, from Inverness Scotland airfield, and also an " Cessna AeroBat" (someone correct me) and did my 20 hours, it was the most wonderful experience, learning to fly was the start point of the rest of my life as I then travelled to 67 countries and some of those 30 times. I did between 50 to 90 flights a year for 15 years, after doing the usual 20 odd flights a year over 20 years. Always passeger. Mostly long haul. On landing on all those flights, all I could think about was, are we close, visuals, talk to tower, pull back , check speed, maybe short strip ( nose to the ground, when to come out of the dive) coming in hot, wind, landing speed, height, flaps down 5, the 10 , the 15, when they put the gear down, (i never did that one) , and distance. Plus the rest. where to come off on the strip etc etc.

[@bulk04]

45 years ago it more than likely would have been a 150. The 152 was first built in 1977. There is virtually no difference between the 2. These things last forever. A 150 that I had my first lesson in and first solo, back in 1976 is back with the flying club where I got my PPL. CF-JZP will always have a special place in my heart, and my logbook.

[@scott7008]

@@bulk04 great!! happy days!!

[@RedPhantom307]

Very informative video, as someone young viewing a pilot as a career path, this was helpful, I will say though, when you were coming back around and skipped half of the flight path, those sections were sections I have had trouble with learning, if you ever make another video, please include the full flight❤

[@BradySkye]

It was just a repeat of the first time around. But for sure! I will consider that for next time : ) thanks for supporting the channel and flying with me.

[@RedPhantom307]

@@BradySkye thanks for replying, and no problem!

[@stevengrutzmacher]

My Buddy did his training in 172's at Univ of Dubuque in Iowa. Got his license, learned IFR, became a CFI, started at Sky West Airlines. Nice job!!!

[@MarkLawry]

The pattern picture in the upper left helps a lot.

[@BradySkye]

I really enjoy that feature as well. It wasn't easy to make but I'll definitely keep that going for future vids.

[@davidforinash2950]

I enjoyed the 152 over the 172 when I was training for my VFR flight certificate.

[@rhysc375]

I am going for my first lesson in a 152 in just two weeks time. Cant wait and this gave me a good head start in what to expect. I'd love to also see a take-off to landing uninterrupted view of the instrumentation so I can try to emulate it in MSFS 2020 :-)

[@luissanchez1159]

How was your first lesson? I'm thinking about taking aviation lessons. Thanks

[@supercharged1046]

I soloed in a 152 over 25 years ago, what a forgiving airplane. I was the typical over controller, the best advice I ever received from my instructor was to just let the airplane fly because the airplane knows how to fly better than I do.

[@thomaslecoq5454]

I took lessons in a 140 tail gragger and got pretty close to soloing, but ran out of money for lessons. My brother in law was a controller for CAA then FAA and a private pilot, so I'd had the opportunity to fly on many occasions with him. Still love to fly is small planes. Had the opportunity to fly a Canadian ultralight with ailerons and managed to take off and land just fine. But my stereo vision isn't up to it these days. Flight hooks a guy. Thanks for this nifty little video.

[@electronicsNmore]

Great video!

[@dawudnawaz3946]

Yeah i like it

[@ccaamm1]

Thanks for the ride. I got my licence in a 150 at Guelph Ontario Canada back in 2001. Fun stuff!

[@പൊട്ടൻതായോളി-ഠ8ല]

THE NEW MICROSOFT FLIGHT SIMULATOR 2020 IS LOOKING GREAT.

[@BradySkye]

പൊട്ടൻ തായോളി haha. I agree. l'm really looking forward to it.

[@g4kfjve7kfj34]

xp11 is good as well

[@airwipe1639]

Lunar Dark no, I think you are the one that got woooshed

[@NameThatGamer]

@@lunarphoenix1011 r/uhavereddit

[@Humza1]

Yes, the new FS 2020 is looking very very....very good ;)

[@jacobhayes2019]

I just started flight training last week and I’m starting out flying a 152. This video is a great refresher for all beginners that are starting to get used to the pre-flight process. Thanks for making this!

[@BradySkye]

Very cool! Let me know if you ever have any questions. You must be stoked on training.

[@chrisamos6968]

As a budding Pilot of 1 hour in a Cesna and 1/2 hour in a Glider, it is videos like this that inspire me. At 45 Years old I think I may take the plunge soon and get come lessons in at CAR (Cumbria Lake district Airport UK) Thanks Brady

[@arthurbutler4849]

This is so awesome man!! I really want lessons now!!

[@BradySkye]

The world needs people like you up there!

[@36choa39]

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[@qqkk5581]

You get a completely different performance flying that exact aircraft during Jan in WI - you'd love it.

[@isac.2h]

Minnesota too. 🥶

[@ToofaniZindagi]

KSUW?

[@MrAndreCoutinho]

This is the coolest tutorial on KZbin👍

[@АлтайскийКазак]

Let's just stop for a moment and ponder how anyone can dislike a video like this? I honestly wonder if KZbin has bots to make sure there's a minimum ratio of dislikes to likes because this video is the most objective type of video on KZbin; A tutorial! Why would anyone go out of their way to watch a 30 minute tutorial only to dislike it? I am now genuinely convinced of KZbin's plot to ensure no video goes untouched by dislikes. Either that, or there's a bunch of accidental clicks.

[@fastmail55]

I soloed in a 150 - N7057F. May 1988. I have only fond memories of the 150 and feel they are a vastly underrated airplane.

[@royrosales81]

Just started online ground school through Sporty's. Planning on getting my ppl this spring. Excellent video. Thanks for sharing.

[@BradySkye]

Nice! Enjoy the ride, and let me know if there is anything I can help with.

[@tjjohnson9876]

That was so cool! I've never been up in one of those and always wondered what it entails. Thanks for sharing!

[@paulrae8731]

Thanks for the great video, Brady! It brought back a lot of memories. I live in Johannesburg, South Africa which is at about 5000 feet, so a C172 was what I got my ticket in about 20 years ago. I have flown C150s whilst on vacation at the coast. I gave up flying about 15 years ago due to time and cost. The negative armchair pilots here crack me up with all their “expert” know-how…😂 You did a great job!

[@BradySkye]

Paul Rae Thanks Paul! Very cool you have flown 150's. Yes the "super pilots" crack me up too lol and I do wonder how many of them have read "Stick & Rudder" or flown a tailwheel. 🤔

[@jakeisrich]

Man this brings back memories. This is where it all started. It's like yesterday when I sat beside my flight instructor and flew for the first time. 2 years later I'm now flying an A320!

[@zeusjuice5639]

About 25yrs ago, I flew abt 9hrs.. was preparing for my 1st solo.. ran out of cash n had to stop.. 😥... Now I’m much older n more financially stable but maybe too old to fly... thx for the comprehensive video. Brings back lots of memories.. it’s an excellent refresher shd I decide to fly again.. 👍

[@BradySkye]

zeus juice You are never too old. There was a guy at my field still flying his Cessna 140 as a PIC when he was 90. Time to get back up there!

[@binzulost5369]

This video is great, it helps out so much. The animation in the top left is helpful and very nice. Undertitles are also available. I enjoyed the video very much. Thank you for this!

[@REDMAN298]

This brought back memories. I got my ticket using 150`s and went to taildraggers after that. What do nose dragger pilots do for fun anyway? bwahaha I owned 3 airplanes in 10 years racking up 1600 hrs. and it was the best 10 yrs. of my life. I flew an RV-4 600 hrs. Met a lot of great people and was very lucky to have that RV_4. Fantastic aerobatic airplane. 160 mph. 7gph.

[@atomicdog71]

Even though I don't fly, I really enjoyed the video. We stopped in St. Augustine for a visit while traveling earlier this summer. Beautiful area. Wife just had to see the lighthouse there, so away we went. Safe travels. 👍

[@BradySkye]

Thanks for letting me know! That's great to hear. St. Augustine is a very special place. I've been there since 2006 and have enjoyed every day of it.

[@danniepushkin5849]

BOY this is one way to DESCRIBE THE LIFE OUT OF something as simple as flying c150! I'm walking away with an impression that is easier to manage 747 (which manage and fly I did) than that bug. "EVEN WHEN YOU'RE TAXIING boys and girls....YOU'RE STILL FLYING ..." man you take this waaaay too seriously!!! I am absolutely thrilled and honored to give BIG FAT THUMBS DOWN to this one ;) you're welcome!

[@msmirandagirl]

Good old Cessna 150/152. I got my PPL in them and did my CPL in a 182 and a Piper Archer. I was crazy enough to fly a 150 VFR from NE Oklahoma to central PA and back one winter break in the 1970s. The eastbound trip took two days but the westbound journey took more than a week as I kept having to stop and wait for VFR conditions to return. It was quite an adventure. Good memories.

[@Vondoodle]

I’m just finished my first lesson and your videos really helped - thanks

[@BradySkye]

Awesome! Thanks Steve. Great to hear that.

[@travistibbs1530]

Brady: “You never want to trust the fuel gauge.” Me: “Hm, same with my ‘98 F-150.”

[@shuntawolf]

Me: "Same with my 88 F250"

[@RogueBro]

Fuel Guage usually give false reading while moving and to get a good reading it must be still for couple minute.

[@glitchmanshandle]

Hm, same with my bicycle.

[@luisboza4361]

but thats not correct. trust it when you know how much error it has. so although readings are not exact, you know what they mean.. but first make a comparison between reading and real quantity. this gauge indicates "zero fuel" before there's really no fuel at all. that's for security . you may have some fuel in pipes lines and the engine still goes although the gage indicates nothing.

[@richcurrier1712]

That's something John Denver should have learned prior to his last flight.

[@LeatherneckSears0341]

and crabing . Yes it freaked me out the first time my instructor did it. snapped it back at the last minute.

[@BradySkye]

Haha yes, the first time I went up there was a bout a 15 kt gust cross-wind and I was in awe the first time my instructor came in crabbing.

[@marklongley5738]

I was a passenger with my brother and his wife and the pilot who was my brothers friend. The pilot allowed me and taught me to fly.took off from an asphalt runway and landed in my home town which is a grass air strip. Good experience, loved flying ever since. I then met a friend in Singapore who is or was a commercial pilot and he and i spent a night studying the operation of the then new B747-400. Great life experience.

[@jbfinyt]

I used to fly. Soloed 12/3/1982 at PDK Atlanta. Now 82, I can enjoyed your video. I flew with "Angel Flight" in the 80's. Now live near X35 Dunnellon and miss flying. Your video put me PIC again-THANKS.

[@BradySkye]

Glad you enjoyed it John! Stay tuned for more.

[@kentwilliams3326]

Thanks much for the very enjoyable video! Wow, seemed like a very calm day except during flair out which is about normal. I flew a 150 for my first 8 - 10 hours and then switched to a 172 which required quite a bit less control movement. Earned my ticket in a 172. Had a heart attack a while back and you know what that does in regards to a flight physical.

[@Archpimp]

ATC always sounds so pro

[@sey1yes2]

I'm amazed that I remember the settings for the 152 from my first lessons in this model 3 ½ years ago.

[@Mobilevideo360]

That was a really nice walkthrough video of the process to fly the aircraft. Brings back memories of my private pilot days back in Scottsdale, Arizona in 1979 when as a 17 year old I trained in a Piper Tomahawk before getting checked out in a Piper Cherokee Warrior. Fast forward all these years and now I have a FAA Part 107 Commercial Unmanned Aircraft Systems certification and I fly drones for aerial photos and videos. Boy has the technology changed over the years!

[@BradySkye]

Glad you enjoyed it! Scottsdale. My good friend Dave Genet got his commercial and instrument in Scottsdale while living in Tuscon at the time. What a beautiful area. I was just out there before the pandemic: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d56bo5yPbbCfbc0

[@dehiguey]

For an student pilot perspective, this is my favorite flying teaching video...Great job!

[@illusivec]

Seriously the most intimidating thing about flying an aircraft to me is understanding what the ATC is saying... How come most ATCs talk like they used to be rappers in their youth?

[@BradySkye]

We are ALL intimidated at first. So you're not alone. It just gets easier and easier as you go. Give this one a watch and see if it helps with the communicaiton: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZ65kmSmrayFZ68.

[@jackdawson6106]

Certain phraseology and terminology is applied to the communication in aviation to ensure efficiency and clarity. You get some online books from AVEX and AFE, one of them is about radio communication, you will learn about it from it. It’s one of the exams to sit when getting the license.

[@wetzel1628]

“Alright lemme check the radio” *Ear rape defkndsayjkmnfdsrjknb “Yep radio is good”

[@Exzayy]

Wetzel lol😂

[@nishandiaries7089]

Lmfao 😂😂

[@LeatherneckSears0341]

The good ol days. I rem taking flying lessons as well as working as flight line and the small AP in Sac. .

[@flyjarrett]

I loved flying the 152 when I was in flight school. It’s nothing fancy, but it’s so forgiving and very maneuverable.

[@peterandkodiak9762]

This is an excellent video with content featured in a way that future/student pilots may understand the layman's language. A+