Maybe not. If I have my performance numbers correct, raising the weight limitations for Light Sport Aircraft alone would not allow C-150s into the market. The maximum stall speed allowed is 45 knots. That is the clean stall speed. It appears that the clean stall speed on the C- 150 is 48 knots (42 knots with flaps). It is not likely that the FAA would change two limitations just to allow C-150s. I think Cessna would be lobbying strong against that given their investment in the FluffCatcher. Beside that, the 415D, which would benefit from a higher gross weight limitation, has a greater useful load than C-150.
I have posted a file with a comparison. Frank Nelson N51DV - 415C TOA --- In [email protected], "Dan Hall" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > I think Eliacim hit it on the head. While not directly competitive, the thousands of older C-150's and their like would threaten to pull too much business away from a very splintered market in the middle of a weak economy & high fuel prices. > > I don't think it will happen however; I also think it makes good sense and should happen at some point (which almost guarantees it won't.). > > Dan Hall > N3968H > @ CNO >
