This 1966 Cessna 150G Is a Time-Building ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick

Affordable operating economics, modern Garmin glass, and fresh annual inspection anchor dependable two-seat trainer.

FLYING Staff

Monday, July 13, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET

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Travis Tingle

1966 Cessna 150G [Credit: Seitz Aviation]

Key Takeaways:

The featured "Today's Top Pick" is a 1966 Cessna 150G, renowned as a forgiving and economical flight training aircraft, suitable for student pilots and private owners.
It is mechanically sound with a proven Continental O200-A engine (646 hours SMOH), an auto fuel STC, and will receive a fresh annual inspection prior to delivery.
A key highlight is its significantly upgraded avionics suite, featuring dual Garmin G5 electronic flight instruments and a Garmin GNC 355 nav/comm, transforming it into a capable modern instrument platform.
Listed at $44,500, this aircraft offers outstanding value for aviators seeking reliable and affordable entry into aircraft ownership.

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Every day, the team at Aircraft For Sale chooses an airplane that catches our attention because it is unique, a good deal, or has other qualities we find interesting. You can read Aircraft For Sale: Today’s Top Pick at FLYINGMag.com daily.

Today’s Top Pick is a 1966 Cessna 150G.

Serving as a backbone of flight training for decades, the Cessna 150 has built a legacy of forgiving handling and economic time building.

This particular G-model serves as a prime opportunity for student pilots or private owners looking for an affordable platform that retains its original paint and interior while remaining mechanically sound. With 4,816 total hours on the airframe (TTAF) and a useful load of 470 pounds, the aircraft provides a highly dependable gateway to logging hours.

Lifting the cowling reveals a proven 100 hp Continental O200-A powerplant that delivers highly economical operation. The engine shows just 646 hours since major overhaul (SMOH), offering plenty of time remaining for its next owner. Translating this power to thrust is a McCauley fixed-pitch propeller showing 1,487 hours since overhaul (SPOH). The aircraft also benefits from an auto fuel STC for added operational flexibility, Madras Super-Tips STC wingtips, and upgraded wingtip LED navigation and strobe lights.

The flight deck immediately highlights the most impressive aspect of this time-tested trainer with a significantly upgraded avionics suite that transforms it into a capable modern instrument platform. The panel centers around dual Garmin G5 electronic flight instruments serving as the attitude indicator and HSI, alongside a Garmin GNC 355 nav/comm slaved to the G5 system.

1966 Cessna 150G [Credit: Seitz Aviation]

Communication and airspace compliance are further supported by a Collins AMR-350 audio panel, an Appareo Stratus transponder equipped with ADS-B Out, and convenient Stratus USB charging ports for mobile devices.

Ensuring immediate mechanical readiness for the buyer, this Cessna 150G is scheduled to receive a fresh annual inspection by Vertex Aviation prior to delivery.

Listed at $44,500, this Washington state-based trainer stands as an outstanding value for aviators seeking a reliable entry into aircraft ownership.

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