Cessna 152

Typical use: Ab-initio PPL, Hour Building, Spin Training

Specifications

• Seats: 2
• Cruise: 107 kt
• Stall speed, landing configuration: 43 kt
• Max demonstrated crosswind: 12 kt
• Take-off to 50 ft: 408 m
• Engine: Lycoming O-235 (Piston)
• Avionics: Analogue (Steam Gauge)
• Typical hourly rate: £170–£210/hr wet
• Resale value (2025): £35,000–£65,000

Instructor insight

The best stick-and-rudder teacher. It has lower inertia than a 172, so students must actively fly it. It punishes poor energy management but recovers instantly.

Student experience

Cabin width is only 39 inches. Two average-sized adults will be shoulder-to-shoulder. 'Cessna back' is real after 2 hours.