tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post2435609264692788921..comments2024-03-28T17:38:51.301-07:00Comments on Flight To Success: Should I Buy a Beechcraft? Karlene Petitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-86904835404772100042018-03-25T06:48:00.711-07:002018-03-25T06:48:00.711-07:00Thank you for sharing this!!!! Thank you for sharing this!!!! Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-72250039954175220052018-03-24T21:41:29.229-07:002018-03-24T21:41:29.229-07:00The Beechcraft Bonanza is really an impressive air...The Beechcraft Bonanza is really an impressive air craft and its owner should also kept the <a href="https://www.repairloader.com/manual.php/8a4866" rel="nofollow">Beechcraft Bonanza Manual</a>. Because it provides all the necessary information about its repairing and maintaining.Rj Maanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10963563035465748473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-12921697376349396722017-10-16T18:55:11.961-07:002017-10-16T18:55:11.961-07:00James, this is a great question. I'm going to ...James, this is a great question. I'm going to post a new post for you tomorrow, so people we will read this, since this post is 4 years old. <br />Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-44647914524080526272017-10-16T08:58:09.590-07:002017-10-16T08:58:09.590-07:00Maybe someone can help me with this question. I a...Maybe someone can help me with this question. I am in the process of buying an airplane (my first). My passion is the A36 of course... I found an A36tc in excellent condition with 10 hours on a new rebuilt engine good time on the prop and all current. My question is, when I mention the TC everybody says to stay away from the turbo (other pilots) My instructor, mechanic and other very experienced pilot love this plane. I am concerned because the TC is less expensive than the 300hp A36. I'm confused! What should I be concerned about in the comparison? Please pardon my ignorance but..... Thank you for your thoughts. JamesAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12183139763230648959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-31121254705518216322017-10-16T08:58:08.599-07:002017-10-16T08:58:08.599-07:00Maybe someone can help me with this question. I a...Maybe someone can help me with this question. I am in the process of buying an airplane (my first). My passion is the A36 of course... I found an A36tc in excellent condition with 10 hours on a new rebuilt engine good time on the prop and all current. My question is, when I mention the TC everybody says to stay away from the turbo (other pilots) My instructor, mechanic and other very experienced pilot love this plane. I am concerned because the TC is less expensive than the 300hp A36. I'm confused! What should I be concerned about in the comparison? Please pardon my ignorance but..... Thank you for your thoughts. JamesAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12183139763230648959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-79375485614913320212014-02-23T20:51:38.202-08:002014-02-23T20:51:38.202-08:00Wow!!! That is amazing. One of the main reasons fo...Wow!!! That is amazing. One of the main reasons for the Bonanza was for the 6 seats. How and ability to move them around. I'll have to check into that Mooney! <br />Thank you so much for your thoughts! Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-73605614877862262692014-02-23T20:39:05.017-08:002014-02-23T20:39:05.017-08:00Hi Karlene,
Very nice write up on Bonanzas. I lo...Hi Karlene, <br /><br />Very nice write up on Bonanzas. I love them but insurance and maintenance costs are twice that of a Mooney for a new pilot. I had quotes for 2k for a faster Mooney 252 versus 4k for a Bonanza V35. Both great planes but Mooney 252 will cruise at 200-210kts on 12-13gph versus 170kts on Bonanza V35 that uses 15gph.<br /><br />Cheers,<br />Benskymasterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00326519060051833791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-15648955364027536952014-02-23T07:36:29.059-08:002014-02-23T07:36:29.059-08:00Tim, Thank you so much for this information!! This...Tim, Thank you so much for this information!! This is exactly the information I need to make my final decision. Thank you!Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-52089204466996129462014-02-20T20:42:04.668-08:002014-02-20T20:42:04.668-08:00I have owned a 1958 J35 for the past 6 years and i...I have owned a 1958 J35 for the past 6 years and it has been an absolute pleasure. The key to a good experience is finding a good one with a good service history. When these are maintained well and used regularly, they just plain perform with great reliability. Fast, roomy and comfortable. Mine delivers an honest 165 knots all day long and is probably the easiest airplane to land well I've ever flown. I think this generation of Bonanza with the 470 series Continental is the best combo of low entry price, great performance and reliability you can find. Choose carefully and you will be rewarded with a great experience. Tim Briggsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-49495367258736103572013-09-10T14:01:09.330-07:002013-09-10T14:01:09.330-07:00Thank you so much Ben! I think the A36 will be gre...Thank you so much Ben! I think the A36 will be great for loading books too. Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-45171158433267089592013-09-09T19:13:12.996-07:002013-09-09T19:13:12.996-07:00Nice blog write up on Bonanzas. I've flown a f...Nice blog write up on Bonanzas. I've flown a few and I am looking at getting an older A36 or Debonaire. I like the cargo doors on the A36 which would be perfect for loading scuba and camping gear on long vacations.skymasterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00326519060051833791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-67553365192581040772013-08-04T20:12:25.162-07:002013-08-04T20:12:25.162-07:00Thank you!!!
Thank you!!! <br />Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-49673514212545578012013-08-04T08:46:54.859-07:002013-08-04T08:46:54.859-07:00You don't have to spend a lot get a nice Bonan...You don't have to spend a lot get a nice Bonanza - <br />https://www.justbonanzas.com/aircraftdetails.aspx?id=928<br /><br />This is only a four seater, but it's a 165kt 4 seater with 1,300 lbs useful load......D.B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16311812701887962320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-35565040729104503312013-07-28T00:23:25.949-07:002013-07-28T00:23:25.949-07:00Lol Rob.... You want to get a shock, go check out ...Lol Rob.... You want to get a shock, go check out how much a Cirrus is!!! The problem with Net Jets is that I can't paint their planes the way I want. And... they won't let me fly it!Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-14874170569935459992013-07-28T00:19:52.794-07:002013-07-28T00:19:52.794-07:00Yes... the mission is the key to the airplane! I s...Yes... the mission is the key to the airplane! I suspect if you're going to make a huge investment, that you should make one that works. I appreciate the details of why I should get the A36! Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-3166796871251502032013-07-25T12:51:17.279-07:002013-07-25T12:51:17.279-07:00Just for fun I looked up the bonanza 36 on trade a...Just for fun I looked up the bonanza 36 on trade a plane. Holy Cow!<br /><br />I take back everything I just wrote. Do Not buy this airplane. <br /><br />Do get a NetJets fractional ownership. Travel in style, sit back and relax. Let someone else do all the work and you enjoy a cold beverage while you count the ways to make more money. <br /><br />Why work when you can travel in style? That is my final answer.<br /><br />rob akershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03119682986212406304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-57629522144733091682013-07-25T12:43:21.326-07:002013-07-25T12:43:21.326-07:00Okay you two....
I am a pilot not a Fed or a law...Okay you two....<br /><br /><br />I am a pilot not a Fed or a lawyer. I am expected to use good judgment at all times. If the old phrase is true and the Bonanza is a doctor killer then I must assume that applies to all doctors. <br /><br />Just because you don't like the rule doesn't mean that you can just not apply it as it was originally intended. <br /><br />How many dentists have bought the farm in a bonanza? They are doctors. What about Vets, psychologists or pharmacists? They are all doctors.<br /><br />A lawyer is considered a doctor of the law. Oprah has a honorary doctorate from Harvard. Should she buy a bonanza? I would encourage her to keep her 747 or whatever she chooses as her form of personal transportation.<br /><br />Karlene, I would be fully comfortable flying with you. Anywhere, anytime. But when you get your PhD, just remember that the phrase "doctor killer" wasn't given. It was earned. <br /><br />By the way, I have always liked the bonanza. It is a beautiful airplane and I think it is cool that you are at the point where you can justify owning one. rob akershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03119682986212406304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-38570211623017695822013-07-25T12:39:54.979-07:002013-07-25T12:39:54.979-07:00I recommended the A36 because of Karlene's mis...I recommended the A36 because of Karlene's mission as I understood it - a 6 seat, cross country high performance airplane that could carry a decent payload of books. The A36 has a useful load around 1,300 lbs and cruises around 160kts on 12-13 gall/hr lean of peak. It is true 6 seater (with some bags), unlike the F33 and V35 series which are really 4 full seats plus some bags. <br /><br />I recommended a single over a twin simply on the fact that a twin burns more fuel, costs more to insure and maintain, but delivers little if any improvement in safety in the GA world (not the case in the commercial world where twins are safer).<br /><br />And there you have it :)D.B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16311812701887962320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-10236273439865089342013-07-25T12:33:00.247-07:002013-07-25T12:33:00.247-07:00New Beechcraft-built parts can be overpriced. Tha...New Beechcraft-built parts can be overpriced. That's why there is an extensive network of secondary suppliers, and a strong network of used parts dealers. You don't HAVE to pay their prices unless you want a brand new part with warranty.<br /><br />Your best defense is a good prebuy, and the best guy for that is in Riverside CA. The RV10 is a nice, fast 4-seater (I fly an RV7A sometimes), but I thought you wanted 6 seats? D.B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16311812701887962320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-2395127279093712882013-07-25T12:28:35.242-07:002013-07-25T12:28:35.242-07:00I would actually say that Doctors were forked-tail...I would actually say that Doctors were forked-tailed Bonanza killers :)<br /><br />To Karlene's question - some people (pilots), especially those very smart, very well-educated successful people develop ego problems, and think "it can't happen to me". As long as you realize that it can, and fly within your (and the airplanes) limitations, GA flaying can be very safe indeed. And with innovations like weather datalinked into the cockpit, there is much less excuse for flying into thunderstorms.D.B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16311812701887962320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-34983801060379499262013-07-25T09:10:36.213-07:002013-07-25T09:10:36.213-07:00Thanks Swayne. Actually... the AZTEC was in my hea...Thanks Swayne. Actually... the AZTEC was in my heart. So now, I need help. lol. You're flying a lot, meeting many people. Keep your eyes out and talk to those experts. You can be on the hunt for the perfect plane for me. Thank you!!! Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-86241771108643828522013-07-25T09:09:36.701-07:002013-07-25T09:09:36.701-07:00Ron, Thank you so much!!! Okay... I would love an ...Ron, Thank you so much!!! Okay... I would love an RV-10. Will you build it for me? Actually... that would be a dream to build my own plane. Oh... if I only had enough hours in this life. <br /><br />Thank you so much for the added wisdom of the parts. I seriously had no idea. Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-84772900982705679642013-07-25T09:07:51.361-07:002013-07-25T09:07:51.361-07:00Thanks Daniel. Okay... so we have the plane. Now w...Thanks Daniel. Okay... so we have the plane. Now we find the one we want with the best price. Let's start looking. :)<br />Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-72851467240320593172013-07-25T09:07:06.356-07:002013-07-25T09:07:06.356-07:00Oh.. funny! That's what I was thinking!Oh.. funny! That's what I was thinking! Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-53120978480126591482013-07-25T09:06:47.562-07:002013-07-25T09:06:47.562-07:00Lol... not that kind of doctor! Lol... not that kind of doctor! Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.com