1945 Cessna 195 Photo

Photographer’s Note

Having gone back to Maine to photograph moose again, and seeing no moose on the trip mad me look at other areas of interest. Here at Moosehead lake there is a great annual fly in for float planes, bit this gem was built is 1945 and is still in daily use flying people around the area on sightseeing tours and hunting and fishing trips. It is a thing of beauty. The ws shows a wider view of this fine machine moored lakeside.

Wikipedia adds the following about the aircraft type, this ones registration number is N145V.

The Cessna 190 and 195 were Cessna's only postwar radial-engined aircraft. The first prototype flew in 1945, after the end of World War II and both the 190 and 195 entered production in 1947.

The 195 was the first Cessna airplane to be completely constructed of aluminum and features a cantilever wing, similar to the pre-war Cessna 165 from which it is derived. The wing planform differs from later Cessna light aircraft in that it has a straight taper from root chord to tip chord and no dihedral. The airfoil employed is a NACA 2412, the same as used on the later Cessna 150, 172 and 182.

The 190/195 fuselages were large in comparison to other Cessna models because the 42" diameter radial engine had to be accommodated upfront. The crew and passengers were accommodated on individual seats in the first row with comfortable space between seats with up to three passengers on a bench seat in the second row.

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Longroute (9117) 2009-10-19 0:17

Seeing it in the thumbnail my first reaction was: an airplane crash in the forest! Well one can't think of a floating plane near a forest!
Yes, it's a beauty and the contrast (visive and of colours) with the trees behind is interesting. Curious the reflections under the wing. The ws is fine too.
Very good light and colours. A smart image.

Best regards,
Donato

Budapestman (41440) 2009-10-19 5:22

Hi Greg,
Other topic, than moose, but likewise interesting. A splendid photo of this Cessna with impressive composition, the colours and lights are very nice, the note is superb. Tfs! Have a nice week!
George

Royaldevon (5884) 2009-10-19 7:27

Hllo Greg,

I'm glad that you included the w/s photograph,too, as I feel I need both shots to truly appreciate the plane. The main shot shows a close up of her character whilst the wider view shows her form.
A very interesting shot giving a feeling of 'made to last'. She has a distinctive beauty and style, captured so sharply and with good saturation.

Have a good day,
Bev :-)

Charo (31651) 2009-10-19 17:05

Hello Greg,
Fantastic that this small propeller plane, even carried to the delight of some flights privilegiadis. It is almost a relic but very well preserved.
Interesting note to document this photo with great light and details.
Best wishes,
Charo

pablominto (40334) 2009-10-19 22:44

Hello Greg,

An old workhorse indeed!
And since you mention "fly in" I suppose it is still operative...
Sharp fine details, and I notice the light aircrafts were more chubby back then!

Greetings,
Pablo -

gunbud (27729) 2009-10-21 7:58

Hi Greg,
Nice closeup of this old float plane. No moose no foliage very dissappointing fall season.
Must have been quite an adventure flying in one of these.
Regards, Tom

leonorkuhn (13513) 2009-10-21 13:48

Hi Greg,

This is one of the planes that have long-term success. The design and technology have made this aircraft robust and well adapted to harsh conditions. Very good capture, good colors and great details. The image in WS is so good too.

Greetings
Leonor

bakes888 (18055) 2009-10-26 0:30

Hi Greg.
This must be a well maintained plane and by the looks of her designed by eye rather that by computer. Nice catch, excellent sharpness and detail with just a touch of a defocused BG. Nice work and thanks for sharing.
Have a good week, Paul.
PS Thanks for the WS.

John_F_Kennedy (31055) 2009-10-28 5:47

Hello Greg,
Nice plane and good shot of it, good exposure. Very nice the blue on the body. Well done.
Best wishes,
Achim

mauro61 (15050) 2009-10-29 5:06

ciao Greg,
taglio stretto sul piccolo aereo e bel gioco di colori in contrasto con il verde degli alberi.
valida scelta compositiva.
saluti
maurizio

jhm (82085) 2009-10-31 2:26

Hello Greg,

The Cessna be here in Belgium a lot flying, on 5 mile of my home every friday saturday and sunday fly here almost continue this type, all come out of America.
Soft colours nice captured.
Composition and presentation are very well.
Very well done, TFS.

Have a nice weekend,
John.

danos (32090) 2009-11-01 12:07

Hi Greg,
nice the view of this old air plane but the wider view in the WS is more informative, i think from this one.This shot is more artistic.As i see the air plane is in use in nowadays.

Have a nice week,Danos