At first I thought that was my old Cessna 140 that I bought for $4,500. It had the same fabric wing with a cool landing light that swings down out of the wing. I took many long cross country flights, and never found it to be lacking in speed or payload. Ed's airplane is the epitome of the two seat Cessna line. I now fly a Taylorcraft, and other light aircraft.
I learned to fly a long time ago, and flew Aeronca Champs for primary training and Cessna 140s (and some 172s) after that. Without checking, I'd guess I have near 100 hours in 140s in my first 200 hours of flying. Switched to more complex planes after that. I loved flying the 140 on trips in Missouri (where i lived then). As I recall, it would indicate 105 mpg at lower altitudes. Great for cheap flying for two people.
The 140A model came with metal wings but other than that, 120s and 140s all came from the factory with fabric. There's an STC out there to replace the fabric with metal but everyone advises against it. I have a 140 and while it's not real fast it's still a lot faster than driving and we've managed to make some significant cross country trips in it!
Nice looking plane…..I owned a 1946 140 for many years with a )-290 D2 engine that was a “hot rod”….great flying aircraft, but you couldn’t run it wide open unless you were climbing. It would climb out at 1500+ fpm and cruise across country easily at 150 ground speed (according to my gps. Fun plane to play with.
The 140 always drew a crowd at airports. The Lubbock, Texas approach control would question me being a Cessna 140 as my speed was so high as compared to other 140’s. Lubbock called me once to say I thought you said you were a Cessna 140, but you have a ground speed of 155, what engine do you have!? I always kept a close watch on my windshield as it would “bow inward” about 1 1/2” at speed. I had a gps mounted on top of the dash with the antenna 1 1/2” away from the windscreen and at cruise I noticed the gps had “mysteriously” turned a little bit. That’s when I noticed the windshield was actually pushing the gps around! Time to slow down!! LOL The plane had a larger propeller on it with a large spinner which made people ask about the engine. The VSI would show right at 2000 fpm climb but to do that you had to be “hanging on the prop”. I had the VSI tested in Lubbock and they said it was accurate but I still have my doubts. Had a “widow maker” heart attack 10 years ago and my flying days are long gone as is the plane….45 years of flying and I’m grounded!! LOL
That old RMI smack in the middle of the PIC view cracks me up. It's cool though. I like an RMI. If they only had the stations still going to pick up a couple frequencies! Decommissioning more and more VORs and NDBs every month now.
As soon as the camera panned to that prop, I thought it looked brand new. Most often they don't look like that. Ain't no telling what that cost. Not cheap. Even an itty bitty one.
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At first I thought that was my old Cessna 140 that I bought for $4,500. It had the same fabric wing with a cool landing light that swings down out of the wing. I took many long cross country flights, and never found it to be lacking in speed or payload. Ed's airplane is the epitome of the two seat Cessna line. I now fly a Taylorcraft, and other light aircraft.
Beautiful 140 👍
It really is a great looking airplane. I love that panel!
I learned to fly a long time ago, and flew Aeronca Champs for primary training and Cessna 140s (and some 172s) after that. Without checking, I'd guess I have near 100 hours in 140s in my first 200 hours of flying. Switched to more complex planes after that. I loved flying the 140 on trips in Missouri (where i lived then). As I recall, it would indicate 105 mpg at lower altitudes. Great for cheap flying for two people.
Thanks for the comment.
The 140A model came with metal wings but other than that, 120s and 140s all came from the factory with fabric. There's an STC out there to replace the fabric with metal but everyone advises against it.
I have a 140 and while it's not real fast it's still a lot faster than driving and we've managed to make some significant cross country trips in it!
@@AD7ZJ Yes. Everyone I’ve talked with seems to like the fabric wings better than the metal wings.
Thanks for the comment. It sounds like you are using it like it was intended. 👍
140/120 are one of my favorites and I hope to have one soon
Nice looking plane…..I owned a 1946 140 for many years with a )-290 D2 engine that was a “hot rod”….great flying aircraft, but you couldn’t run it wide open unless you were climbing. It would climb out at 1500+ fpm and cruise across country easily at 150 ground speed (according to my gps. Fun plane to play with.
@@edblevins8764 Wow! Those are some impressive numbers!!! 👍
The 140 always drew a crowd at airports. The Lubbock, Texas approach control would question me being a Cessna 140 as my speed was so high as compared to other 140’s. Lubbock called me once to say I thought you said you were a Cessna 140, but you have a ground speed of 155, what engine do you have!? I always kept a close watch on my windshield as it would “bow inward” about 1 1/2” at speed. I had a gps mounted on top of the dash with the antenna 1 1/2” away from the windscreen and at cruise I noticed the gps had “mysteriously” turned a little bit. That’s when I noticed the windshield was actually pushing the gps around! Time to slow down!! LOL The plane had a larger propeller on it with a large spinner which made people ask about the engine. The VSI would show right at 2000 fpm climb but to do that you had to be “hanging on the prop”. I had the VSI tested in Lubbock and they said it was accurate but I still have my doubts. Had a “widow maker” heart attack 10 years ago and my flying days are long gone as is the plane….45 years of flying and I’m grounded!! LOL
My airplane mechanic told me that 140’s modified correctly can do that. Thanks for posting. 👍
@@edblevins8764Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the comment.
That old RMI smack in the middle of the PIC view cracks me up. It's cool though. I like an RMI. If they only had the stations still going to pick up a couple frequencies! Decommissioning more and more VORs and NDBs every month now.
Yeah I agree
Yes
As soon as the camera panned to that prop, I thought it looked brand new. Most often they don't look like that. Ain't no telling what that cost. Not cheap. Even an itty bitty one.
@@horacesawyer2487 Yes. Nothing cheap anymore.
Great vid except the stroker C85 does 'not' make 100HP as you can not turn it up to 2750 rpm like the beefier O-200 with the center through studs.
@@jumpinjack1 Good to know. Thanks