Cessna Cessna 140

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Aircraft

Cessna 140 C140

Red and white classic scheme

Manufacturer

Cessna

Gear

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max back triple camera 6.765mm f/1.78

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 75.0

Nice clarity on the nose, but the foreground seats and ropes distract from your otherwise vivid hangar shot.

Location

Drake Field

FYV/KFYV

36.0051, -94.1701

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Drake Field FYV

Airport

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Aviation History

The Cessna 140 was a highly popular postwar general aviation aircraft, renowned for its reliability and build, helping set the stage for widespread light aircraft ownership in North America.

Fleet Rarity

Relatively rare in active commercial use but still present in vintage and enthusiast communities

Safety & Events

No major notorious incidents; type is well-regarded for training and entry-level flying.

Future Outlook

Mostly flyable, preserved in museums, or with private collectors

Specifications

Continental C-85 or C-90 (varies by example)

Engine

10.16 meters

Wingspan

6.27 meters

Length

724 kilometers

Range

153 km/h

Speed

2 passengers

Capacity

680 kilograms

MTOW

1.98 meters

Height