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.!

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.

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.

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

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!

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!!

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 :) .

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.

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.

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

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.

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 !!

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Back in the 70's learned to fly a 152 out of Birdsnest Airport outside of Austin, just north of Manor. Lots of practice with crosswind landings. Loved it. Thank you for bringing back the memories.

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.

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

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

Thanks for doing this! I'm just starting my journey to obtain my PPL. I really loved the graphic in the upper left corner showing your position relative to the airport...it really helped to visualize things. I'll be watching more of your videos.

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.

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

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

I really appreciate this video. I could watch it many times to learn the procedures. I am flying on FS 2020 now and I love it. It is amazing in some respects that I don't see any real technological changes from when I was a passenger with my friend in a 152. 44 years ago, The world outside has changed and this has stayed the same except perhaps for more traffic. Thanks again.

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.

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

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

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

WOW - Old 152 - What I learned to fly on 16 years ago. So many great memories with this old girl.

Love the Cessna 152

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

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

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

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!

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!!

Love that 1996 Roadmaster station wagon in the end, looks in great shape used to have one but all rusted out few years back, great road car!

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.

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

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?

The pattern picture in the upper left helps a lot.

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

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

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

Excellent video, use to fly Cessna 152's and 172's. Your preflight check was wonderful and more thorough than what I had been taught. Your video captures some of the feeling when doing touch and go's. Thanks. Bob

Thanks Brady that was really instructive. I'm a budding enthusiast of aviation. Can't get enough of these videos.

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!

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

Thank you. A very good narrative and play-by-play from pilot's eye view - including clear explanations of each step of the flight!!!

Great video!! I flew my first 70hrs in a 152 out of KFRG NY, 15 years ago. This brings me back.

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.

Thank you Brady, I still remember all of it, like riding a bike, a great refresher from my flying day > 80hrs, well-done, look forward to watching more of your flying videos and travels too.

Great video Bradley. Really enjoyed it. Loved the tower to aircraft graphic and aircraft position graphic. Helps to build the mental picture.

Brady…..this is an excellent video, I would say the best I have seen on UKposts about everything involved on a flight. You did a wonderful job of filming and your explaining and narration is superb. Thanks for sharing.

Nice video! I'm a newbie and have started using Prepar3d with a C172 on my PC. Right now I'm boning out and practicing the preflight/cabin checklist, seeing how it's done (although in a different C-model) in real life is really cool. Thanks for sharing!

You did an amazing job man for real ! Thank you so much that you share your experiences and knowledges. As a future student pilot, I want to see more of your flights ! God bless...

Thanks, brings back loads of great memories of my younger days.

Love how thorough you are. I don't see everyone always doing this much.

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.

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

Thank you for taking all of us along for your most excellent ride!

Nice vid! I did my Private flight training in a 152, great little plane to learn on. In Canada spin training is required for one's Private and the 152 spins like a charm, one of my favorite parts of getting my private license.

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

Brady, thank you for making and sharing this video. It's interesting and informative.

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!

Thoroughly enjoyed the video. I flew a 150 and 172 back In the 1960's and 1970's. My biggest challenge was the communications which would be harder now with the amounts of traffic. It was fun flying with you. I travel the world on the big ones as a passenger now and monitor everything I can just to relive the old days. The love of flying can last a lifetime.

Awesome. Looks fun and nerve wrecking at the same time. Love it.

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Great video. As someone who is looking into flying I really appreciate an inside look.

Very nice video, it’s been a while since my last C152 flight. One little thing to add , after landing make sure you clear the active RWY by crossing the whole ACFT including the Tail through the Runway Boundary Sings. It’s a good Safe habit to have. Safe flights , blue skies!!

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

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

Enjoyed the video. Did my training in 150 and 152 back in 1989, depending on what was available at the Cessna school. When came time to do cross country flights, short, medium, and long, did them in 172 instrument rated with duel radio's. It was a toss up when did cross country, use 152, go a little slower, or 172 a little faster. One thing remember about 150 and 152 were they were easy to handle on stalls especially on power on stall in a bank. Always practiced them when working on hours in practice area. Again thanks for the video, brought back a lot of great memories.

Learned to fly in a CCESSNA152.I loved it.Yooure not going anywhere very fast,but you do your part,and the aircraft will get you there. Thank you for the video

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!

Just took my first Cessna 150 lesson flight yesterday. Your video was helpful for me to review procedures without the pressure of flying. Thanks. Great video!

*I wish I would have had this video back during my first lesson in 2018! Love the POV*

Excellent video, my old 152 was a daggy old thing, I repainted and trimmed it up, new bits and pieces. Loved having my own plane.

Smooth landings indeed

This is the coolest tutorial on UKposts👍

Awesome video - quality, delivery, explanation, execution - all perfect! Watched it with pleasure. Thank you!

Watching your video brought back so many good memories for me....my 1959 150 wasn't quite as fancy as a 152 but still tons of fun to fly. Thanks for the reawakening. Drill some holes in the sky for me.

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

Great video!

Woah so professional, both airmanship and video production.

This brought back a lot of memories. Took my lessons out of pbia in the early 90s.....152 is sure a tough little plane.

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

Thank you so much for the video helped me a lot thanks 🙏🏼

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!

Oh I looove this video, I love that sound of the radio and how he is flying the plane

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.

Amazing vid and explanation!

Great video. I love the 150/152 airplane. I miss flying. Got to get back into it soon. Thanks for sharing this video.

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.