Cessna 195 Convention Draws More Than 30 Models

The 51st annual International Cessna 195 Convention was held in Joliet, Illinois (KJOT), September 7-11. It was a people-focused weekend for the 195 families celebrating 75 years of the Cessna Businessliner, with 32 Cessna 195s in attendance.

Leonardo Correa Luna

Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at 10:50 AM ET

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The International Cessna 195 Club held its annual gathering at the Joliet airport last week, with 32 Cessna 195s in attendance. [Credit: Leonardo Correa Luna]

Key Takeaways:

The 51st annual International Cessna 195 Convention celebrated the 75th anniversary of the Cessna Businessliner in Joliet, Illinois, attracting 32 aircraft and owners from across North America.
The multi-day event featured a diverse program, including social gatherings like a BBQ and banquet, fly-outs to nearby airfields, and hands-on maintenance seminars.
Highlights included a five-ship formation flight for an upcoming feature and emphasized the strong camaraderie and shared pride among Cessna 195 owners.

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In 1947, Cessna Aircraft Company advertised the new Cessna 190 and 195 models as “high-performance, executive-type, personal planes designed to give maximum safety, comfort, and efficiency for those who are proud to own the finest 4-5 place plane on the market.”

Now, 75 years later, this is still true—and those who own them are definitely proud of being the current caretakers, and they know how to celebrate that.