I recently became aware of a book that focuses on the earlier Cessnas including the 195s.  Many similar  books share the same photos that we've seen, but this one had a few new (to me at least) shots.  I recommend it as a good coffee table companion.

If you're interested you can buy it online at http://www.vintageflyer.com/Cessna-Sensations.php

Thanks Mike Larson for the newsletter! It looks awesome. Its great to see it back. Clearly a significant amount of time went into its development. We greatly appreciate your efforts.

I'm in the process of ordering a set of Bas Inc. Reel harnesses for the front seats of my 195. I have the Bas Inc. tailpull handles on my Cessna 170B and find them very useful. I'm thinking of ordering them for the 195, how do they perform on the Cessna 195. Lance

I landed my PA 30 at KMLE tonite and there, lo and behold, are Richard Hawley's and Arnold Peckar's planes.  Maybe on their way to Blakesburg?

Does anyone have a good phone number for William (Bill) Gass, N1097D ?

Thanks,

Richard Smith 828-773-7236

I've just purchased a 1954 195 with a Jacobs 300hp engine. This is a bit of a project.  I'm in need of a complete spinner and need to find out the story on kinds, prices and availability of them. Thanks for any information on the subject. Lance 

There have been a couple of discussion threads addressing potential routes to West Yellowstone.  I asked Beau if he could make a suggestion based on his familiarity with the area.

Here's his response and an invitation to discuss alternatives:

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A route suggestion to those who want to limit their mountain flying. 

From the east go KBIL, KLVS, KBZN, 9S5 and then turn south down the Madison Valley .  Approximately 30NM south of KEKS cross over Raynolds Pass (6836’) to U53 then east to KWYS.

Anyone can contact me on my cell if they want to pick my brain about any other routes.  My cell is 406-596-3100.

Beau

Who knew there was a 195 at Disneyland?  HuffingtonPost.com had a photo essay on Stephen Colbert (I didn't know who he was either, but you can read about him if you click here.) and his family's visit to Disneyland.  Click here for the brief story and photos.

Hello All!  I recently managed to have two modifications to the 190/195 series aircraft approved.

Turbocharger equiped R-755 owners:  I recieved approval for changing out the original turbocharger for another similar unit.  The original turbos are difficult to overhaul due to some parts being extinct.  The AirResearch 406610-9015 is a drop in fit, and is used on several models of Bell 47 and Cessna T-210 aircraft.  They are both TE-06 family turbos, with the same area ratio.  Works fine. 

After quite some time I have gotten an approval for the installation of an Odyssey PC-925 battery in place of the standard 35 series battery.  This installed on the original battery pedastal after removing the battery box.  These days the Concorde SLA might be an easier solution, but the Odyssey is one nice battery.

Interested parties are invited to e-mail me and I will provide further information concerning these modifications.  ( Eventually I will figure out how to upload pictures of this stuff!)

Woody

Hi all,

Would like just to introduce myself as a new owner of a C195 in Australia.  This aircraft is here in Wangaratta, Victoria but will move to Kilcoy about 45min drive from Brisbane in QLD where it will join another C195 already positioned up there.

Hope to meet some C195 folks in Oskosh next year.

Regards

Dion Pastars

 Anyone using a 12 volt heater instead of gasoline?????

Hoe are the results and demands on the generator??????

I am in need of a cleveland torque plate p/n 075-08900 1ea

 At the moment we plan to spend the night in Cheyenne. Next day  it will be V118 to LAR, V 85 to MBW, V 6 to OCS, V328 to JAC, V520 to Driggs-Reed (KDIJ) then direct to WYS. Hopefully the weather will cooperate and we can fly the valleys .

Any other suggestions are welcome.

Thank,

Hello everyone,

I read a post in there, not so long ago, about some new spark plugs.  Someone had them for 20 dollars and some change.  Can anyone point to me who has them and contact info?  I need to get some on the way to put in two of my cylinders.  Thanks everyone for the help.

Bill K.

Firstly, I do NOT have an insurance issue (knock on wood) but this question has been discussed on other type club forums AND currently on AOPA.  We have recently had a member experience an engine failure with a resultant emergency landing with damage to the airframe. In previous discussions (on a Beech forum), a Bonanza owner who had the same situation, was sharing the info that he was quite upset that the insurance company was only going to fix the damage to his airframe with NO help with the engine. He thought he was owed an engine. Part of me thought the insurance company was not inthe business of "warranteeing" engines and at that time, I thought that was a reasonable position. If the engine craters and takes out a cowl.....different story, part of the fix and should be covered (in my view). What about the prop? The prop was fine before it hit terra firma. Covered?

Not meaning to apply this to any current issue but I always wanted to know the "real deal". Likewise, at OSH, sitting around the fake campfire, John Barron mentioned that a garden variety ground loop is about $75k, and insurance companies have the option to buy the plane if the damage is over 75% of the insured value. I think I might be kicking my hull up a notch. BTW....the folks on the AOPA board are saying 50% damage causes the same concern, but maybe our insurors are a little more appreciative of our fine aircraft.

 Anybody heading to W.Y. fly-in from the west coast on Thursday 16? Planning on leaving Oakland early on Thursday in hopes of being at the fly-in lunch at 1:30. Always fun to fly with another 195.

We will be flying to WYS  from the deep south and would appreciate some advice on which way to travel from the Denver area. I'd like to keep below 10,000 ft. if possible, so any input is welcome.

Thanks.

10,000 sq ft facility only 25 nm North of Wichita and turn key operation for those wishing to open a shop, paint, avionics or general aircraft maintenance. My partner and I really need to part with it as he is locating to 1K1 and I am now in Florida; call me if interested: 316-208-3140.

Dick Russell

We're planning on taking 5PL to Blakesburg for the AAA Fly-in over Labor Day weekend. Anyone else planning to go? It would be fun to get a group of 195's lined up at that event. We've never been there but it looks like there will be a lot of great old planes. It's only about an hour and a half from here, so practically next door.

If anyone is interested, here's the website: http://antiqueairfield.com/

Dave

Hello all. I have noticed two small horizontal cracks just above and below where the cabin door arm conects to the airplane.  Is there a fix for this?  What do I need to do?  It doesn't appear to be a huge problem but need to know what to do.

Thanks,

Bill K.

Hello everyone. It's time for the annual on my 195. It is 1949 with a Jacobs 245hp.  I have some manuals for the engine but no airframe manuals.  So my question is, can I use the ones we have on our web site for the L126?  At least the portions that actually apply to my airframe.  Just curious.  I appreciate any help or information you are able pass along.

Thanks,Bill K.

 So far, everyone that I have heard of has been able to get out of a 195 if need be, some took some kicking, but there is a chance someone could be trapped,  I have been watching for the left hatch and supporting formers, and they are hard to find, soooo, I have been thinking , I do fit thru the hole where the left big window is, and if it and its frame were gone, a piece of coiled up canvas laying in the bottom of the opening that could be thrown out and  would serve as protection to take away the sharp edges of the fuselage skin where one could go (head first ) out the window.  The reason I am bring this up, is I have been looking for a way to secure the window and the window frame as a one piece assembly into the recess where it lives, yet be easily removable in a hurry, look pretty, and hold the assembly tight enough to eliminate wind noise, I am looking for ideas here, any thoughts,   ??   

Hi all,

I'm new to this organization and am looking to buy a 195 in the coming months. I realize i have some research to do on my own but would appreciate any information pertinent to buying/owning one of these beautiful birds.

Primarily I'm interested in parts of the airplane I should pay particular attention to as I begin looking at candidates for purchase.... ADs, corrosion prone areas, mechanical peculiarities, any particular pros and cons to owning a 195.

Please feel free to email or call me.

Thanks,

Willie Spence, 281-773-6675 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              281-773-6675      end_of_the_skype_highlighting

The new Crosswind brake disk are available. Please email me or call 828-773-7236

Does anyone know where I can buy a complete light or just the glass lens in the overhead light above the pagage tray inthe headliner? Thank You Roger

Late last year Kevin McAtee suggested we add an interactive map to the website that shows the geographic locations of members.  So when planning cross country flights, for example, members can click on a dot and be provided  contact information for that member.

Well, it's finally available at the link below.  Links are also on the Members Menu under "Map"  and  on the Member Listing Page as a link on city, state/country.

Let me know any questions or suggestions.  And keep those suggestions coming...

I did a lot of my interior myself and saved a lot of money. Here is what I did. I used Airtex fabrics and carpet. I removed the all the interior, oil tank cover and seats myself and stripped them. I found an award winning vintage car upholstery guy and had him fabricate the seats according to the original brochure photo I have. To save a little money I purchased stock Airtex side panels and had my guy add some extra stitching and custom pockets. The headline is pre-exisiting and was like new so I left it. I recovered the oil tank all the trim pieces that go around the panel, wing roots and spar. I purchased replacement instrument lights that work great with dimmers and red/white lenses. I had my guy make the carpet from the old one. I used a dark brown vinyl for the baggage compartment. The seats have a little extra trim out of aviation approved leather which is how the originals were according to the brochure. We replaced all the foam in the seats as it was deteriorated. I stripped and repainted the front seat bases and seat belt attachments with rustoleum brown. New seat belts from someplace back east. Can't remember where.

I have some unfortunate news to deliver regarding our CF-MLB.  On Monday August 9, I experienced a severe engine problem that required an emergency landing on a logging road in Northern Saskatchewan 33 NM short of my destination La Ronge (CYVC).  As the road was quite narrow my left wing clipped the trees and I was pulled into the bush off the road.  Needless to say the aircraft is severely damaged, more than likely written off.

I was not hurt at all, not a scratch or bruise although my back is a little sore on the right side.  I did have just enough time to call the FSS in YVC that I was going down and my distance from town.   I was later able to contact an overflying aircraft and relay my exact GPS coordinates.  After about 2 1/2 hours being bitten by mosquitoes and black flies the local RCMP finally located me.

On Tuesday we returned to the aircraft to recover it and to our relief, found there was no further damage done to it by the locals as it was too far off the main road.  After 6 hours we were on our way back to YVC with the remains on the back of a truck and trailer and returned to town well after dark.

I am now going through the insurance process which seems to be going smoothly.  We are planning to rebuild if possible.

We are still planning to go to Yellowstone however I know we will be flying down the highway instead.  See you there.

Recently the subject of replacement vent window handle knobs came up. I researched this over the years and here is what I came up with. These knobs are plastic and crumble over time and owners find all sorts of replacements. The 195 Parts Catalog list the crank window parts as GM (Page 64 item 57). I never successful traced the GM part number listed but after going to  many auto shows it appears the handle and knob are 1938 to 1948 Chevy crank window handles. When my first crank window knob crumbled in the 1980's I kept the pieces (I never throw away original parts) and photographed it. See photo.

Although I have never found an exact replacement for the knob, antique Chevy reproduction parts have near matches.  "The Filling Station"  (www.filling station.com) has a good selection. The closest is their part number CR-189 handle and knob (CR-4 knob only) but it has a bronze insert. I elected to use the CR-3 or CR-89 all ivory knobs.  

For Sale:  CESSNA 170B  Continental Motor C145 Series  Engine has 400 hrs since major overhaul. New battery, tires. Needs paint.  Asking $45000 or best offer.  Plane located at  Addington Field, Elizabethtown, KY.  Please contact John Raptis at 502-290-1321 or johhnraptis1@msn.com

anyone know where I can purchase the rear center spar p/n 0311224.  mine has corrosion on it and i would like to replace it.  the sheetmetal on the roof needs to be replaced so I thought I would replace it at the same time. 

Hi Guys,

Just wondering if there is anyone in Tucson that knows about C120/140's as i have found a C120 down there i am interested in buying and am looking for someone to inspect it for me.

MikeDalton

 Edwards Air Force Base is planning a Civilian Fly In for October 2.  This has never been allowed in the past.  The airplanes will be landing on the hardpack.  Look for a press release this Friday.

For those in the MO, IA, NE, IL, KS area, and have no place to fly their 195's tomorrow (Sunday, 8 August), there is a little fly-in at Harve and Carolyn Applegate's airport at Queen City, MO (just a little north of Kirksville), identifier 15MO, starts at 2p, food will be served just bring a lawn chair. I bought my plane from Harve and he took my money and bought that beautiful Waco cabin bi-plane we all walk by as we walk north at OSH (near the Hangar Cafe).  They are great people. Harve is very active in AAA and there will be lots of planes up there lining his very nice grass strip, which is just west of the highway that runs south out of Queen City. .

I am going to burn up some of that cheap Hannibal fuel and fly up there with a few friends.

Hello Again Everyone,

Time is flying by and we are only a little over a month away from the West Yellowstone Fly-In, September 15^th – 19^th.  The Holiday Inn (www.DoYellowstone.com)  406 646-7365, has informed me that everything outside of our block is sold out and our blocked rooms are due to be released August 17^th.  September is still considered Yellowstone’s tourist season so please make your reservations as soon as you can, we don’t want to see anyone left out. If you have any problems ask to speak to Shellie and she will get you taken care of; it sounds like there are mostly double queen rooms and King spa rooms left.

Don’t forget, Ron has added a very user friendly online registration process (www.cessna195.org/events/Flyin2010/) that makes it quick and easy.  Just don’t forget you have to make your room reservations separately.

Or, you can still print and complete the paper registration form at the same link and send it to us with your $150.00 per person registration fee by August 15^th (the earlier the better).

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact Beau or Deb.

       Home: 406 842-5335

       Beau: bbradley@sonitrolpacific.com, cell phone #406 596-3100

       Deb: bradley@3rivers.net, cell phone #406 506-5335.

We are really excited to have you all visit “Big Sky Country”!

Sincerely, Beau & Deb Bradley

Does anyone have a nice 195 that has not been on the maket lately?   I have been looking for some time, have cash and not getting any younger.

Thanks,

 Don Bayley 

maredon@aol.com

D

More photos will be listed on the Response Page.  As I have the time to "process"

additional photos, I will add them to the Response Page as well.

Just put nine hours on the airplane recently and I have noticed a subtle exhaust smell on my clothes after I'm out of the airplane. This is my way of describing that I don't notice the exhaust while in flight. And my hangar neighbors have already suggested that my head may be up my exhaust pipe. Anyway, the belly exhaust vent has been closed due to temperatures aloft and the carbon monoxide detector is normal. My best guess is that the propeller wash is carrying the exhaust up and around the fuselage to the left wing root and its getting in through the fairing. I'm not really sure if this is a new issue or I just have not noticed it in the past.

What's your thought?