Getting Your Cessna 150 Winter Kit Ready for Cold

Installing a cessna 150 winter kit is usually the first sign that flying season is changing from sunny t-shirt weather to heavy jackets and preheaters. If you've spent any time flying these classic trainers in the northern states or Canada, you know the struggle. The Continental O-200 engine is a workhorse, but it's also known for running a bit on the cool side when the mercury drops. Without the right covers, you'll spend your whole flight staring at an oil temperature needle that refuses to move off the peg. ...

April 21, 2026 · 7 min · Eujenio Jonas