Bonanza
Bonanza
07-22-2007, 07:32 PM
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I instruct in them and have about 300 hours in the A36 Bonanza. I agree, they're a blast to fly, and seem to be doing reasonably well with maintenance with our school utilizing them 6+ flight hours per day.
There are a lot of people that own Bonanza's for their personal planes, and I can definitely see why.
There are a lot of people that own Bonanza's for their personal planes, and I can definitely see why.
07-23-2007, 04:33 AM
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It's a great airplane, with the best mission being for X-C work, since that's where they shine. The only thing I really don't like about them, and the barons, is the control set-up. Having that huge bar connecting and crossing the center blocks out a ton of the switches and instruments because they have to relocate them for that purpose(in comparison to everything else you've probably flown). I've only flown in them 3 times, twice in a V-tail, so I'm sure it's just something you get used to. Personally I like'm because they are fast and overall probably some of the most well maintained type of aircraft due to the ownership base.
07-23-2007, 04:45 AM
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For mainly cross country use you might also want to look at an old Cessna 210. There is an article by Rod Machado on why he traded his Bonanza for a 210 in AOPA this month. Of course, 210s are no longer made and Bonanzas can be bought brand new if you have the money.
07-24-2007, 04:44 AM
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Bonanza's have an inherent Beech trait - high quality, and silky smooth control feel. This did not start in the Bonanza or Baron though - goes all the way back to the Staggerwing (My vote for most beautiful airplane). The old Stag had this same silky/smooth feel in the air. Only have about an hour (and no T.O or landing - just air work), but even in the late 30's and 40's Beechcraft built an amazing machine. I do not know about the old Beech 18 - anyone care to chime in on that?
07-24-2007, 05:12 AM
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Originally Posted by stinsonjr
Bonanza's have an inherent Beech trait - high quality, and silky smooth control feel. This did not start in the Bonanza or Baron though - goes all the way back to the Staggerwing (My vote for most beautiful airplane). The old Stag had this same silky/smooth feel in the air. Only have about an hour (and no T.O or landing - just air work), but even in the late 30's and 40's Beechcraft built an amazing machine. I do not know about the old Beech 18 - anyone care to chime in on that?
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