In article , Mitchell Holman
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Miloch wrote in
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cessna_195

The Cessna 190 and 195 Businessliner are a family of light single
radial engine powered, conventional landing gear equipped, general
aviation aircraft which were manufactured by Cessna between 1947 and
1954.

Maximum speed: 178 mph (286 km/h; 155 kn)
Cruise speed: 170 mph (274 km/h; 148 kn) at 70% power
Stall speed: 62 mph (100 km/h; 54 kn) power off, flaps 45°
Never exceed speed: 200 mph (322 km/h; 174 kn)
Range: 800 mi (695 nmi; 1,287 km) at 70% power
Service ceiling: 18,300 ft (5,600 m)
Rate of climb: 1,200 ft/min (6.1 m/s)
Wing loading: 15.36 lb/sq ft (75.0 kg/m2)




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One of my favoritss, thanks. I have
flown Beavers but never the 195, but
always wanted to.




In the VNam war, my aviation company had both UH-1s and Beavers. Flew down to
Ca Mau (tip of the delta in a U-6 and we left at midnight...as the junior
officer (1st lieutenant & only rated for helicopters) the pilot (a captain) had
me take the controls and do the flying back to Saigon while he dozed. As there
was no electricity in those days in the small villages, it was pitch black with
no horizon and the only lights to focus on were the city lights of Saigon...way
off in the distance.

Flew it on instruments most of the way back. I remember them as no
frills-simple and noisy!!




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