The static with the landing light on sounds like the radio. The extra current draw is opening the radio squelch. You could fix it by closing the squelch up a bit...
Took my girlfriend, now my wife of 42 years, on our first date to see my 140. Nice cozy seating to snuggle in. Better for dates than a car. Go more places for day trips. Lots of trips to Sierra foothills for picnics.
I learned to fly a long time ago, mostly in an Aeronca Champ 7AC. Then flew a Cessna 140 until I had almost 200 hours. What an upgrade from the Champ! I flew all over the state of Missouri (where I then lived). I do remember that on hot, humid summer days with two large people, it climbed VERY slowly at a shallow angle, and you had to plan your takeoff and initial climb accordingly.
gotta love those cool, calm, mornings when the air is smooth as glass. makes for some great landings. I use to make wheel landings on our grass strip at Nacogdoches, TX (1965) and when the grass hadn't been cut in 10 days or so and was a little high, I could start the wheels rolling before touch down. Loved to fly the 140. Flew fire patrol for the Tx Forestry Service out of there for a few months. Enjoyed every minute of the 140. The one I flew had C170 wings on it which gave me 8 hrs of range. That thing would float forever on landing. We had 3 140s but the one I flew was the only one with the 170 wings.
That’s one beautiful bird! We had a cloth skinned, wooden propeller 1947 Aeronca Champ at my hometown airport. You had to prop start it. I loved that thing! By the way, 1947 is the year my dad was born lol.
Learned to fly in a Cessna 140, I love this airplane 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼. My first takeoff was over correcting with the rudder pedals and I froze on the yoke 😳, the pilot, my cousin Bootsy had told me of an incident of someone having the freeze happen to and then it all made sense 🤨.
Nice to stumble across this video I have about 10 hours in one my friend used to own one it was cheap to fly and obviously me bouncing it down the runway on landing and take-off it could take some abuse also I miss that simple plain Compass turning Bank indicator ADF radio transponder that was it
I did about 5 hours of training in my cfi 140. I do find the c140 is a bit harder to control on the ground than my Decathlon. My CFI and I feel it is because the Decathlon is a bit longer. Overall though the 140 is a great fun little plane to fly around.
Wheatland? You actually have days when it’s not too windy to fly? Casper kid here. Sweet plane! I windsurfed on Grayrocks in January just to say I’d windsurfed in Wyoming in January. Had some pretty amused onlookers sitting in their toasty warm pickup trucks I’m sure laughing at us fools.
I've been looking at buying a 140 to get my pilots license in. I was just by Glendo a couple weeks ago! I went to lake gurnsey it's my favorite lake to go to!
My dad was a pilot and instructor most of his adult life and was a bush pilot in Alaska from the mid 70s up until his retirement, he passed a couple of years ago at 82. He was kind of a cheap guy and only bought the most affordable type of planes. He had many Taylor Craft, Cassena 120s, 140s, Luscombe and the like over the years. He flew Beavers and 206s on floats as a commercial bush pilot for different Air taxi places out of Anchorage for a lot of years and lived off grid in a cabin on a river only accessible by boat or airplane during the summer and snow mobile during the winter way before off grid living was a thing lol.
Looks like a 1946 or early 1947. It came with a Continental 85hp. Some have the STC that change engine crank and piston from O-200 . HP increases from 85 to 95. O-200 is a 100 hp engine which the Cessna 150 has.
Great plane however I'd upgrade the engine first chance I got. That was one thing abou this plane was under powered for the day it was standard and it's what they had. Still classic lines and super simple controls.
Wait, it's missing the rear shelf?! My dad pulled his out to make a spot for me as a baby. They would put some blankets and pillows and that was my "bassinet"! He sold it in 1969 or 1970 when my baby brother was born and we needed more room.
What's the useful load on this plane with the 0-200? Or atleast what was the approximate load being carried on this flight with 2 grown men? Also curious about the altitude of take off. I'm considering a 140 as my first plane but everyone tells me 2 grown men on board is almost impossible...
That I'm not sure about as far as useful total. I weigh 160lbs. Dallas I bet is 250. So 2 full sized adults. And it's performance was quite surprising. Though even he said on a hot day she isn't the best.
@@jimecee We fly one at low DA with two 200lb guys in it all the time and full fuel. Any high DA stuff you want to think twice about flying at full gross, particularly in any sort of mountain environment where downdrafts are common. You can easily get into a downdraft that overwhelms the climb performance at the higher DA. Mine has 100hp and a climb prop and we don't take it anywhere high unless the runway is long and there is lower terrain near it. One up and light, you can find guys landing and taking off at 9,000ft airports. One guy has an altitude video to 17,500.
@atg i appreciate the info, starting my ppl training soon and the 140 seems like a great affordable time builder for me until I have the skills and money for a real backcountry plane
@@jimecee great trainer. If you can fly it, you can fly most anything. Highly recommend just buying one and then finding a CFI who has taught a LOT of tailwheel to help you avoid crashing it while you figure out what the rudder is for.
I bought my C120 in 1984, for $5,700, still have it 40 years later. Had planned to learn to fly in the C120 then sell it for something bigger, better, faster. Thank God, I never sold it. I’ve owned other airplanes but never had more fun and enjoyment than with the 120. Still do.
I'd tell you why the C-120/140 might be the most desirable 2 place aircraft there is, if you arent rich.. but then you;d be trying to buy one too. but for you real small plane pilots I will give you two hints.. U.L and well there are too many others.
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The static with the landing light on sounds like the radio. The extra current draw is opening the radio squelch. You could fix it by closing the squelch up a bit...
Took my girlfriend, now my wife of 42 years, on our first date to see my 140. Nice cozy seating to snuggle in. Better for dates than a car. Go more places for day trips. Lots of trips to Sierra foothills for picnics.
I learned to fly a long time ago, mostly in an Aeronca Champ 7AC. Then flew a Cessna 140 until I had almost 200 hours. What an upgrade from the Champ! I flew all over the state of Missouri (where I then lived). I do remember that on hot, humid summer days with two large people, it climbed VERY slowly at a shallow angle, and you had to plan your takeoff and initial climb accordingly.
I was hesitating buying a c140 before this. Thank you. You guys have really great attitudes. Looks like fun!
Go for it!
gotta love those cool, calm, mornings when the air is smooth as glass. makes for some great landings. I use to make wheel landings on our grass strip at Nacogdoches, TX (1965) and when the grass hadn't been cut in 10 days or so and was a little high, I could start the wheels rolling before touch down. Loved to fly the 140. Flew fire patrol for the Tx Forestry Service out of there for a few months. Enjoyed every minute of the 140. The one I flew had C170 wings on it which gave me 8 hrs of range. That thing would float forever on landing. We had 3 140s but the one I flew was the only one with the 170 wings.
Sounds like a great job
Love it. And was happy you guys talked about some pros and cons. I love the lines of the 120/140 an hope to own one someday
They fly way better than I expected!
Enjoy the little 'birds' in life . Great to see you had so much fun !
That’s one beautiful bird! We had a cloth skinned, wooden propeller 1947 Aeronca Champ at my hometown airport. You had to prop start it. I loved that thing! By the way, 1947 is the year my dad was born lol.
Love your flight. Had a Cessna 120 we restored in northern Maine for resale but loved it so much we kept it.
Those are great planes .
Had a 1952 170B growing up. Always wanted to try "the daddy" of the 170... the 140. Awesome video really enjoyed it!
Thanks for watching
Aside from a J-3 Cub, this is my other un-affordable dream aircraft.
Learned to fly in a Cessna 140, I love this airplane 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼. My first takeoff was over correcting with the rudder pedals and I froze on the yoke 😳, the pilot, my cousin Bootsy had told me of an incident of someone having the freeze happen to and then it all made sense 🤨.
That is a great plane to fly
Bootsy is a great name for a cousin.
I used to own this airplane! Loved it! I have many hours and good times in this plane. Would love to get in touch with the owner
It’s a great bird
What a sweetheart!
Lovely bird and a nice video!
Thank you sir!
Nice to stumble across this video I have about 10 hours in one my friend used to own one it was cheap to fly and obviously me bouncing it down the runway on landing and take-off it could take some abuse also I miss that simple plain Compass turning Bank indicator ADF radio transponder that was it
I did about 5 hours of training in my cfi 140. I do find the c140 is a bit harder to control on the ground than my Decathlon. My CFI and I feel it is because the Decathlon is a bit longer. Overall though the 140 is a great fun little plane to fly around.
Loved the post what a view of sunrise and esp the Cessna cannot find any of these in India
Thank you!
"I am just going to fly my PARAMOTOR"..... LOL
I don't blame you at times. Paramotors rock
I love the Cessna 120/140. Would love to buy one after I get my pilot lisence, or maybe just as I start so I can train in my own plane.
I'm in love, I want one
They're really great planes
What a really great video. Thanks for doing it From Scotland
Beautiful countryside you got there.
@@SirDrifto As is the USA and the Cessna 140
Boy I sure wish you could pick up a 140 for 18k now days!
Sad story on the Bonanza. Nice 140 though
Crazy story indeed
great vid guys,,2 thumbs up sweet plane,, u guys are having wayyy to much fun,, 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Always a blast flying with this guy
This is very entertaining!!!😎
Holy smokes! It’s Mt Dallas!
😂
Wheatland? You actually have days when it’s not too windy to fly? Casper kid here. Sweet plane! I windsurfed on Grayrocks in January just to say I’d windsurfed in Wyoming in January. Had some pretty amused onlookers sitting in their toasty warm pickup trucks I’m sure laughing at us fools.
I've been looking at buying a 140 to get my pilots license in. I was just by Glendo a couple weeks ago! I went to lake gurnsey it's my favorite lake to go to!
For a second I thought I was in Stevie's hangar...a C35 and a 140.
Nice B35.👍
Semi symmetrical wing probably why the rudder is sensitive
Sorry I don't get why this makes a difference to the rudder sensitivity?
My dad was a pilot and instructor most of his adult life and was a bush pilot in Alaska from the mid 70s up until his retirement, he passed a couple of years ago at 82. He was kind of a cheap guy and only bought the most affordable type of planes. He had many Taylor Craft, Cassena 120s, 140s, Luscombe and the like over the years. He flew Beavers and 206s on floats as a commercial bush pilot for different Air taxi places out of Anchorage for a lot of years and lived off grid in a cabin on a river only accessible by boat or airplane during the summer and snow mobile during the winter way before off grid living was a thing lol.
I think experimental will always be cheaper than a certified airplane. I had a 48 bonanza for 7 years, e series are great traveling airplanes. Cheers.
Agreed it’s more affordable for some
The pilot guy is funny.
Great guy
first year production of the 3rd window, if I'm not mistaken, was '55.
Ours was 47 also!!
Looks like a 1946 or early 1947. It came with a Continental 85hp. Some have the STC that change engine crank and piston from O-200 . HP increases from 85 to 95. O-200 is a 100 hp engine which the Cessna 150 has.
O200 is a great powerplant. Just picked one up in my new plane
Vell done !! 🍺😎 👍
Buying a used Cessna 140 is comparable to me buying a used Honda Fit. Economical, reliable and has round wheels (140 has wings too!).
Great plane however I'd upgrade the engine first chance I got. That was one thing abou this plane was under powered for the day it was standard and it's what they had. Still classic lines and super simple controls.
9:22 Is this the equivalent of a smoker window in a plane?
Sure is
18k with those avionics? wow.
Not sure if it should be less or more 😂
Quick question when considering buying an older plane like that one is there any concerns of metal fatigue?
Definitely. A good pre buy inspection is always advised. Corrision is a big killer
Wait, it's missing the rear shelf?! My dad pulled his out to make a spot for me as a baby. They would put some blankets and pillows and that was my "bassinet"! He sold it in 1969 or 1970 when my baby brother was born and we needed more room.
That's a proper childhood 👌
You guys look like taller guys, how's the fit? I'm 6'2, is that cutting it close?
i'm 5'9", tons of leg room
@@SirDrifto Awesome thanks. Looking to get my tailwheel added on and want something classic, affordable, and economic. I’m between this and a Champ.
What's the useful load on this plane with the 0-200? Or atleast what was the approximate load being carried on this flight with 2 grown men? Also curious about the altitude of take off. I'm considering a 140 as my first plane but everyone tells me 2 grown men on board is almost impossible...
That I'm not sure about as far as useful total. I weigh 160lbs. Dallas I bet is 250. So 2 full sized adults. And it's performance was quite surprising. Though even he said on a hot day she isn't the best.
Thanks for the info!
@@jimecee We fly one at low DA with two 200lb guys in it all the time and full fuel. Any high DA stuff you want to think twice about flying at full gross, particularly in any sort of mountain environment where downdrafts are common. You can easily get into a downdraft that overwhelms the climb performance at the higher DA. Mine has 100hp and a climb prop and we don't take it anywhere high unless the runway is long and there is lower terrain near it. One up and light, you can find guys landing and taking off at 9,000ft airports. One guy has an altitude video to 17,500.
@atg i appreciate the info, starting my ppl training soon and the 140 seems like a great affordable time builder for me until I have the skills and money for a real backcountry plane
@@jimecee great trainer. If you can fly it, you can fly most anything. Highly recommend just buying one and then finding a CFI who has taught a LOT of tailwheel to help you avoid crashing it while you figure out what the rudder is for.
👍
Detour 1:55
I paid 12 for mine in 1997.
I bought my C120 in 1984, for $5,700, still have it 40 years later. Had planned to learn to fly in the C120 then sell it for something bigger, better, faster. Thank God, I never sold it. I’ve owned other airplanes but never had more fun and enjoyment than with the 120. Still do.
Put a Rotax 914 and it will be perfect 😉
Now that would be a sweet setup!
@@SirDrifto Yeah ! Here in France, we can find some nice Rotax for a very good price, it would be awesome on this plane 😄
PLEASE!!...consider stop laughing all along the clip. This masterpiece plane deserves a more pro coverstyle. Thanks at all, endeed.
It’s hard to not to laugh when in wyomimg
I'd tell you why the C-120/140 might be the most desirable 2 place aircraft there is, if you arent rich.. but then you;d be trying to buy one too. but for you real small plane pilots I will give you two hints.. U.L and well there are too many others.
That is true
Please stay out of the mountains for your own sake.
LMAO did not see the child sex trafficking coming.