My dad"s first Bonanza had polished, unpainted wings and fuselage with green striping. During a long flight you could get 1/2 a tan on your face if the sun was on your side. Seeing your checklist, especially cycling the prop, was like flying with him again. Thank you.
At the end, John and I, we've driven just one identical thing, the so unforgettable Citroen 2Cv !! That's enjoy me to imagine John riding this beauty in the american traffic... Salute from France !
I love the unbutchered original panel. So many out there have been cut, drilled and battered beyond belief. This video gets ones aviation blood flowing. Absolutely love it!
The Bonanza is a very stable instrument platform, but a very fast airplane too. If the pilot becomes disorientated and begins to lose control, airspeed and structural limitations are quickly and easily exceeded.
Nice video sir. While I don't fly aircraft, it is fun to see aviation/technology on the 'tube, no matter how old the plane is. Planes are so much more sophisticated nowadays, and easier to use.
I flew a couple of C-35's...with the E-225 Continental and piano-key switches! They had the long third window added along with the one-piece windscreen, and were hard to tell from an S or V on the outside. I loved both of these fine aircraft!
You did a great job on this video. I have been flying Bonanza for 38 years continuous . Lot of time in straight 35 and C35 and k35 and all the others and owned a deb for 17 yrs and now own F33A last year built for 17 yrs now also.
I'm about to close on a '57 H35. Coming to this old girl after selling my SR22! I'm so excited I can hardly sleep at night. I think I've watched this video 5 times. Wish I had watched it before my demo flight.
Excellent video - brings back memories of my1947 Bonanza (ser 62), that I rebuilt from a gear up landing. It was a wonderful, easy to land aircraft, and the only pilots who pointed out the yaw in flight were the ones that didn't own one.... :) You are one fine instructor pilot!
Cool video, Juan! Talk about a trip in the wayback machine! In the '70s I got my commercial, instrument and CFI in a 1952 Bonanza in exchange for using my recently minted A&P to help the owner replace the instrument panel with a standard V35 layout, install an electric aux fuel pump, dutch roll tail "skeg" and one piece windshield. The video brought back memories of checking the oil after securing the airplane, learning to use the piano keys and intoning the "Yes, I'm retracting the FLAPS!" after landing mantra. The hand crank main gear extension was a great attention dividing task when under the hood (50 turns CCW IIRC), but I had forgotten about the single gas gauge and dimming gear lights... A minor nit to pick - the '52 Bonanzas were "C" models. The V-35B was built 1970-82 Cheers!
Very nice video and informative as well in a big way. Just one tip, for all watching, even non-pilots. Get rid of the five-pound key chain. Vibration and gravity will wear the heck out pf that extensive and ancient and hard to find mags/master switch. I had an old Caddy and a key ring ie that and the car developed a mysterious malady of cutting out or shutting down completely whenever I hit a noticeable bump in the road. Single key operation is a very cheap preventative measure. Fly safe and fly happy.
Great post! Yes it was a 1947 Bonanza 35. The day the music died was Feb 3 1959. No, I agree with the CAB report-it was a classic spacial disorientation, night IMC accident by a very inexperienced pilot who had recently failed his instrument check ride. This high profile accident changed the entire rules for charter flying (flying for hire) and eventually became FAR (Federal Aviation Regulation) Part 135, in an effort to prevent such needless tragedies in the future.
Great old airplane! I put about 400 hours on a 1950 B model with an E225. With the right MP and mixture leaned out just right I could count on 10gph at 160mph true. Not bad!
I used to fly one of these back in the early 70s for my boss who owned a flight school in north Jersey. My boss was one of the early women pilots to own a flight school and one of the few women FAA flight designee's as they were called at the time. The plane used to "fishtail" a little and I recall having to stomp on the rudders every so often to stop the cycle. The single fuel gauge was weird operated by various switches. The wobble pump took some getting used to while starting. But it was a very nice airplane. This video brings back a lot of memories.
Started following you and subscribed when I found your Oroville vlogs. I dream of a V tail Bonanza and I own 3 Citroen GS's, a pair of 1973's with consecutive chassis numbers, a 4 speed manual and a 3 speed semi-automatic 'Convertisur' and a 1978 twin headlight model. I also have a 2003 C5 V6 and own a 1981 GSA but that has been stolen.
This is a great airplane, despite some of the comments I see. I have a lot of time in a 1953, C35 Bonanza. Later on our C35 got so many improvements, there was hardly anything left that looked like it did originally. However, when we first purchased, it had the old panel and everything exactly like this one. Great tips btw, you're right. Many people have raised the gear by mistake when on the ground! thinking it was flaps. Its like anything else, once you get used to handling the systems its no big deal, and, the plane itself flies like a dream. Thanks for sharing and bringing back many great memories for me.
If you are worried about wearing out the old key/lock mechanism it’s best not to have a whole bunch of stuff hanging off the keyring which will wear the mech out far quicker than arcing. (this applies to cars too!)
I used to fly a 1953 Bonanza. An additional indicator of gear position is the substantial trim change when you extend the gear. The nose gets heavy. I liked flying that airplane. It had the Beechcraft electric propeller, which took a little getting used to.
Good question, the door doesn't bang so much as the sudden roar of the wind and noise from outside. It really sounds like he end, until you realize it's just the door, and it's not going anywhere. The low pressure from the slipstream pops the door open a couple inches, if not properly latched.
The ritual, and the ideoscrenese that you have to go through to operate, and fly that plane is unbelievable! The guy that designed the instrument panel, mustvhave designed the model T ford panel ! Wow !
Thanks! She's in good shape for her age. Bonanza's V-tail design does tend to fishtail slightly in turbulence, you can stop it with a little rudder (don't 'chase' it). Some later models have 'yaw dampeners' (dampers?) installed.
blancolirio, a T-34 fishtails the same way with a conventional tail. I flew a T-34 for 42 hours. I think that the fishtailing in turbulence is more contributed to the angle of the rear fuselage than the V tail.
Thanks for taking the time and effort to put this together Juan. Looking forward to test flying my first V-Tail BEFORE making an investment decision. I'm sorry...my bad. Did I say 'Investment Decision'...I meant to say looking forward to another opportunity to blow some of my Kid's Inheritance... JP
Me and my Dad flew a Ryan Navion back in the 1960's. The Bonanza was the hot ship on the strip, and was known then as the Cadillac of Single Engine Airplanes. Always wanted to fly one , never got the chance , yet !
The Navion is similar to the Bonanza, but the Navion was designed for safety and comfort rather than speed. It's the best IFR platform of any of the older planes. I would call Navion the Cadillac of GA, and Bonanza the Jaguar.
Sure reminds me of my old "48 35 Bonanza SN 1325, which I just loved. It was only a 185 HP, but flew well and and was pretty economical.it had the tubular spar in it, but I bought the spar kit, and installed it in the plane.It had many A model updates, since it was owned by Beechcraft for a few years after being made. like a dummy, I met a gal and sold it for a down payment on a house, Should have kept the Bonanza in the long run. What a wonderful aircraft.
My grandfather bought a C35 in 1961 from a lumber company and it was the first plane I took the controls of. I didn't end up in the airlines but I still fly that plane today.
Thanks for the Bonanza College! Split windshield and all..being a '52 I guess the pie piece rear windows were added later? Great Dr. Killer, mind the push panel. It's nice to see an old bone that still has a roaring 2 blade.
Great video! My dad had what we believed to be a 35D (but it could have been a C based on the information in this video and comments), and I had forgotten the many ways one could go wrong with that plane. It was N5811C, so it seems likely to be in the same production run as the plane in this video. Sadly, N5811C was deregistered from the FAA N-number database without any trace. It had excellent long-range cruise if you didn't mind going 120 at 8,000' and monitored the mixture carefully. My dad would take off on the left tank, switch to aux when into the cruise, and actually run the aux-tank dry before switching to a wing tank. He loved that wobble pump!
I know this is a pretty old post, but FYI, your Dad's plane (N5811C) took on a new N number (N77WT), but it is now deregistered; it was last registered to a Bonanza salvage firm, in Davis Ca. (Serial number D-2763, and FAA records show it is a C35)
nice v tail my father neil jenkins used to own a 1950 b35 beech and sold it to a man in chesterfield mo i remember it very well and it fly really niceyou have a really nice plane my dream is a A36 for me and my family take care and happy flying
That's what I've heard about the V-tail Bonanzas, too. I've also heard that she can have a tendency to fishtail in turbulence. It looks like yours has been updated with some new flight instruments; your Bonanza looks like it's in great shape all around!
The Bonanza is a great airplane. I never liked its harsh nickname of "Doctor Killer" way back when. Those so-called doctors just didn't know how to fly a plane or pushed the wrong buttons. You can always spot them w/ the V-tail configuration. Pretty bird. Have you ever flown it in full passenger capacity? Must be heavy w 6 people. Well you got the best seat in the house! 🛩️ 👮🌄😊🛩️. Thank you for your videos I do enjoy them! You are very knowledgeable. Happy trails.
That was cool. My dad had a C model and he would take me up and swing the yoke over and let me fly. I was 12 at the time and it hooked me on aviation forever. I'm now a airline pilot with over 25,000 hours and will be forever thankful my father took me flying.
What would be a fair value for this aircraft today? How much maintenance ( annuals, parts, upkeeps) on this bird. I love the older stuff. I can't get enough of them.
what static rpms do you get with the brakes on? thanks. i recently had the carborator on my d35 overhauled and ever since i feel like i am not getting the same rpms as i used to. i only get about 2,200 at 30.00'' static until i start rolling up to about 40-50 mph and then i gett all 2600. Thanks
Great Video. It would have been nice to see yoke switch over... Always wondered how that worked, and if there is anything to watch for.. But still great video.. Thank you...
+blancolirio ... Hey thanks for the reply... I've never flown an old bonanza. I hope to get the chance one day. Since you're being so kind. I've also always wondered if the V tail is just as effective in Xwind landings... slips etc... Once again thank you for your time. Very valuable info in there....and sorry to keep calling on you... Cheers....Happy flying
Where did you get the deux chevaux? Still got it? I have a '92 FLHS might be essentially the same bike. Mikuni vs SandS and Bartels BP40 kicks ass for a dresser.
Good intro to this dinosaur. Looks like it is a survivor in incredible shape. Thanks for sharing. One suggestion, I would definitely not have all the keys hanging off the ignition key.
Just test flew 49' A35 Bonanza doing a first viewing of the aircraft. Beauty of working for the airlines is I have a great perk to go see aircraft far away at a moments notice.
I prefer the earlier models with the smaller V-tail...requires less of a cuff to fix the tail AD. Overall the early models are lighter and more efficient aircraft. I'll look at the logs and get the specs on the Golden Eagle reman engine not too many years ago...
Enjoyed your early model Bonanza checkout. Is it normal to leave the RPM up there around 1500 when stopped and doing other tasks in the cockpit while setting things up? Or do you have a generator that requires the high RPM. It would seem that abrasion of the propeller leading edges would be an issue over time. I did note that there was snow on the ground. Just curious. Thank you. "Mike" Kelly "Old School" Aviator (I'm 74) and life long CFI.
I think you might have answered a question that has been nagging me for the last 55 years. I always wondered why the landing gear on a Bonanza was not deployed in a fatal crash. Looking at the row of identical switches in the cockpit makes some sense now. It might look stylish, but from a safety standpoint it is terrible. (Too clever by half comes to mind.) This story involves a fatal aircraft accident that happened on Sunday morning, Nov 3, 1963 that claimed 3 lives. The 28 year old pilot, Gary Rice, was our next door (on 10,000 acres) neighbor and as I recall was an ex fighter pilot. He took me up once in his Bonanza, so I recognized the swing yoke in the video. None of the aircraft crash sites list this accident and I can find no records at the NTSB as they seem to stop around 1963. I have asked for the incident report but have heard nothing so far. (According to Richard at planecrashinfo.com, "The NTSB replaced the CAB in 1963. The first few years after 1962 lacked many of the accidents that occurred.") On Nov 3, 1963, A V-tail Beechcraft Bonanza was attempting to land on newly completed, but unopened Interstate 80 just east of Point of Rocks, WY, (east of Rock Springs, WY), although the flight plan he filed in Sheridan WY was to Rock Springs. News reports said he was dropping off one of his passengers to pick up a truck that was left at Point of Rocks. I recall hearing at the time that the pilot failed to deploy the landing gear. After realizing the error, he pulled up and in the process pulled the tail off of the aircraft as a result of hitting an overhead power line. The Bonanza subsequently crashed, killing all 3 on board. The only location that fits this scenario is where 6 major power line wires cross I-80 east of Point of Rocks, WY. The location is Latitude: 41°40'30.50"N Longitude: 108°45'16.00"W Now for the weird part; prior to the accident, my mother had dreams of Gary getting the tail of his airplane tangled up in our TV antenna.
We just purchased a '55 model F35. A question on the fuel return to the left tank from the PS5C. I've read somewhere that the carb bypasses up to 3 gph back to the left main. You mentioned 2/10's of a gallon. Can you confirm those numbers? Thanks.
Amazing a/c for the time they were built!!! (still amazing aerodynamics even today!!!) Used to fly a 54 V-tail back in the 90's, excellent machine!!! ATC forgot us and allowed us to get into a TS, we were beat so hard that we bent the ailerons and the hail put golf ball dents all over the a/c... Fly safe :-)
My dad"s first Bonanza had polished, unpainted wings and fuselage with green striping. During a long flight you could get 1/2 a tan on your face if the sun was on your side. Seeing your checklist, especially cycling the prop, was like flying with him again. Thank you.
At the end, John and I, we've driven just one identical thing, the so unforgettable Citroen 2Cv !!
That's enjoy me to imagine John riding this beauty in the american traffic... Salute from France !
The classic Citroen 2cv at the end, priceless!
I enjoyed watching that video. Walking through the pre flight on your Beach. Beautiful aircraft. Your a good pilot. Thankyou for sharing!
I love the unbutchered original panel. So many out there have been cut, drilled and battered beyond belief. This video gets ones aviation blood flowing. Absolutely love it!
+glydrjocky Yea! Thanks.
My father owned a 1949 Bonanza v35 named Puddles. N3003V. Thanks for the memories!
The Bonanza is a very stable instrument platform, but a very fast airplane too. If the pilot becomes disorientated and begins to lose control, airspeed and structural limitations are quickly and easily exceeded.
Nice video sir. While I don't fly aircraft, it is fun to see aviation/technology on the 'tube, no matter how old the plane is. Planes are so much more sophisticated nowadays, and easier to use.
That was a great video, thanks!..I've flown IN a bonanza few times, loved it.. I had a Cessna 140 at the time, wish I still had it...Thanks again..
I flew a couple of C-35's...with the E-225 Continental and piano-key switches! They had the long third window added along with the one-piece windscreen, and were hard to tell from an S or V on the outside. I loved both of these fine aircraft!
You did a great job on this video. I have been flying Bonanza for 38 years continuous . Lot of time in straight 35 and C35 and k35 and all the others and owned a deb for 17 yrs and now own F33A last year built for 17 yrs now also.
I'm about to close on a '57 H35. Coming to this old girl after selling my SR22! I'm so excited I can hardly sleep at night. I think I've watched this video 5 times. Wish I had watched it before my demo flight.
Very beautiful airplane, in pristine condition, even the 2-parts windshield, and the nice old-style compass. Amazing. I wish you good flights!
Excellent video - brings back memories of my1947 Bonanza (ser 62), that I rebuilt from a gear up landing. It was a wonderful, easy to land aircraft, and the only pilots who pointed out the yaw in flight were the ones that didn't own one.... :) You are one fine instructor pilot!
Cool video, Juan!
Talk about a trip in the wayback machine! In the '70s I got my commercial, instrument and CFI in a 1952 Bonanza in exchange for using my recently minted A&P to help the owner replace the instrument panel with a standard V35 layout, install an electric aux fuel pump, dutch roll tail "skeg" and one piece windshield.
The video brought back memories of checking the oil after securing the airplane, learning to use the piano keys and intoning the "Yes, I'm retracting the FLAPS!" after landing mantra. The hand crank main gear extension was a great attention dividing task when under the hood (50 turns CCW IIRC), but I had forgotten about the single gas gauge and dimming gear lights...
A minor nit to pick - the '52 Bonanzas were "C" models. The V-35B was built 1970-82
Cheers!
Very nice video and informative as well in a big way. Just one tip, for all watching, even non-pilots. Get rid of the five-pound key chain. Vibration and gravity will wear the heck out pf that extensive and ancient and hard to find mags/master switch. I had an old Caddy and a key ring ie that and the car developed a mysterious malady of cutting out or shutting down completely whenever I hit a noticeable bump in the road. Single key operation is a very cheap preventative measure. Fly safe and fly happy.
Great post! Yes it was a 1947 Bonanza 35. The day the music died was Feb 3 1959. No, I agree with the CAB report-it was a classic spacial disorientation, night IMC accident by a very inexperienced pilot who had recently failed his instrument check ride.
This high profile accident changed the entire rules for charter flying (flying for hire) and eventually became FAR (Federal Aviation Regulation) Part 135, in an effort to prevent such needless tragedies in the future.
Great Explanation. Thanks for taking the time to make this video.
Great old airplane! I put about 400 hours on a 1950 B model with an E225. With the right MP and mixture leaned out just right I could count on 10gph at 160mph true. Not bad!
That was awesome... Totally my dream plane and I really hope I can own and fly one in the future. Coolest bird in the sky.
I just took my first lesson in a 1950 B35. As far as the fuel management (left tank), thanks for the clarification. Good video, Thanks!
I used to fly one of these back in the early 70s for my boss who owned a flight school in north Jersey. My boss was one of the early women pilots to own a flight school and one of the few women FAA flight designee's as they were called at the time. The plane used to "fishtail" a little and I recall having to stomp on the rudders every so often to stop the cycle. The single fuel gauge was weird operated by various switches. The wobble pump took some getting used to while starting. But it was a very nice airplane. This video brings back a lot of memories.
@perfectscotty thanks for watching, hope it helps.
Started following you and subscribed when I found your Oroville vlogs. I dream of a V tail Bonanza and I own 3 Citroen GS's, a pair of 1973's with consecutive chassis numbers, a 4 speed manual and a 3 speed semi-automatic 'Convertisur' and a 1978 twin headlight model. I also have a 2003 C5 V6 and own a 1981 GSA but that has been stolen.
This is a great airplane, despite some of the comments I see. I have a lot of time in a 1953, C35 Bonanza. Later on our C35 got so many improvements, there was hardly anything left that looked like it did originally. However, when we first purchased, it had the old panel and everything exactly like this one. Great tips btw, you're right. Many people have raised the gear by mistake when on the ground! thinking it was flaps. Its like anything else, once you get used to handling the systems its no big deal, and, the plane itself flies like a dream. Thanks for sharing and bringing back many great memories for me.
jmflyer55 That's is a very passionate comment about an old's good memories machine! I can feel what you are talking about :)
It's a great comparison to go back and look at cars made in 1952 to get an idea of how advanced aircraft were/are! Thanks for the informative video.
This was a great Vid for a prospective E-series buyer... Thanks for posting.
Sure, Thanks!
If you are worried about wearing out the old key/lock mechanism it’s best not to have a whole bunch of stuff hanging off the keyring which will wear the mech out far quicker than arcing.
(this applies to cars too!)
This is the mind of videos we want. Great job showing off the cockpit. More videos please.
Awesome. Thanks :)
I used to fly a 1953 Bonanza. An additional indicator of gear position is the substantial trim change when you extend the gear. The nose gets heavy. I liked flying that airplane. It had the Beechcraft electric propeller, which took a little getting used to.
Awesome Citroen 2CV as well!!!
Love the old dashboard
Good question, the door doesn't bang so much as the sudden roar of the wind and noise from outside. It really sounds like he end, until you realize it's just the door, and it's not going anywhere.
The low pressure from the slipstream pops the door open a couple inches, if not properly latched.
And don''t even try closing it in flight... you wont... just land and latch it on the ground...
Some friends have a K 35 Bonanza. Always like the smaller rear window.
The ritual, and the ideoscrenese that you have to go through to operate, and fly that plane is unbelievable! The guy that designed the instrument panel, mustvhave designed the model T ford panel ! Wow !
That was really neat. Thanks for showing us.
Thanks! She's in good shape for her age.
Bonanza's V-tail design does tend to fishtail slightly in turbulence, you can stop it with a little rudder (don't 'chase' it).
Some later models have 'yaw dampeners' (dampers?) installed.
Where's the Transmogrifer?
blancolirio, a T-34 fishtails the same way with a conventional tail. I flew a T-34 for 42 hours. I think that the fishtailing in turbulence is more contributed to the angle of the rear fuselage than the V tail.
@75Bird455 Good catch- You're right, I meant to say "2 to 3 gallons per hour"
About 3 GPH avg, varies w/ RPM, mix, alt. etc.
nice machine! i could fell her smell while watching this footage. thank you for sharing
Nice! Thanks for the ride, Juan.
Love the emphasis on safety. If more people would do flying by the numbers and focus on basics and safety less accidents would occur.
Thanks for taking the time and effort to put this together Juan. Looking forward to test flying my first V-Tail BEFORE making an investment decision. I'm sorry...my bad. Did I say 'Investment Decision'...I meant to say looking forward to another opportunity to blow some of my Kid's Inheritance... JP
WOW U LIVE ON THE EDGE...LIKE THE OLD GIRL....LOOKS LIKE MY 1955 FORD INTERMENT PANEL BACK IN 1963.....TKS AGAIN RON
Me and my Dad flew a Ryan Navion back in the 1960's. The Bonanza was the hot ship on the strip, and was known then as the Cadillac of Single Engine Airplanes.
Always wanted to fly one , never got the chance , yet !
gimme the ryan !
The Navion is similar to the Bonanza, but the Navion was designed for safety and comfort rather than speed. It's the best IFR platform of any of the older planes. I would call Navion the Cadillac of GA, and Bonanza the Jaguar.
Great video ! I flew a Baron with the same door issue. 🇺🇸🛫
Sure reminds me of my old "48 35 Bonanza SN 1325, which I just loved. It was only a 185 HP, but flew well and and was pretty economical.it had the tubular spar in it, but I bought the spar kit, and installed it in the plane.It had many A model updates, since it was owned by Beechcraft for a few years after being made. like a dummy, I met a gal and sold it for a down payment on a house, Should have kept the Bonanza in the long run. What a wonderful aircraft.
Women are a dime a dozen. Good, old Bonanzas aren't!!!
@tboltjohn yea that's a good question...were the rear windows stock in 1952? or added later? Any other old Bone experts?
My grandfather bought a C35 in 1961 from a lumber company and it was the first plane I took the controls of. I didn't end up in the airlines but I still fly that plane today.
Thanks for the Bonanza College! Split windshield and all..being a '52 I guess the pie piece rear windows were added later? Great Dr. Killer, mind the push panel. It's nice to see an old bone that still has a roaring 2 blade.
Thanks!
Does anyone know if Lou (Lew?) is still hanging around Stead airport in Reno?
Great video! My dad had what we believed to be a 35D (but it could have been a C based on the information in this video and comments), and I had forgotten the many ways one could go wrong with that plane. It was N5811C, so it seems likely to be in the same production run as the plane in this video. Sadly, N5811C was deregistered from the FAA N-number database without any trace. It had excellent long-range cruise if you didn't mind going 120 at 8,000' and monitored the mixture carefully. My dad would take off on the left tank, switch to aux when into the cruise, and actually run the aux-tank dry before switching to a wing tank. He loved that wobble pump!
I know this is a pretty old post, but FYI, your Dad's plane (N5811C) took on a new N number (N77WT), but it is now deregistered; it was last registered to a Bonanza salvage firm, in Davis Ca. (Serial number D-2763, and FAA records show it is a C35)
Yep, E-225-11 Cont/ w/ the Hartzell Prop.
yep! Thanks!
This is a great video, thanks for sharing. Need to get working on the private soon. Auburn flyers here I come.
Thanks, Say hi to Mike Duncan when in Auburn...
nice v tail my father neil jenkins used to own a 1950 b35 beech and sold it to a man in chesterfield mo i remember it very well and it fly really niceyou have a really nice plane my dream is a A36 for me and my family take care and happy flying
That's what I've heard about the V-tail Bonanzas, too. I've also heard that she can have a tendency to fishtail in turbulence. It looks like yours has been updated with some new flight instruments; your Bonanza looks like it's in great shape all around!
Yep! the original 'smart car".
I’m really contemplating buying one of these birds.
The 2CV had a bungee cord suspension. It would lean like hell in the turns but never turn over. Great thrill ride.
The Bonanza is a great airplane. I never liked its harsh nickname of "Doctor Killer" way back when. Those so-called doctors just didn't know how to fly a plane or pushed the wrong buttons. You can always spot them w/ the V-tail configuration. Pretty bird. Have you ever flown it in full passenger capacity? Must be heavy w 6 people. Well you got the best seat in the house! 🛩️ 👮🌄😊🛩️. Thank you for your videos I do enjoy them! You are very knowledgeable. Happy trails.
The older models like Juan's are four seaters only.
I'd love to have that Citroen 2CV in the last shot!! I had one in Europe in the 70's. FUN car!
That nickname is more the fault of doctors than the airplane...
Nice plane I have a 1953 v35D model cockpit is almost the same great video !
CV2 guys get the rubber duck on the tarmac...nice touch.
One of the biggest causes of crashes - get there-itis! We learned that in aviation ground school in the mid 70s. When flying never rush safety.
The biggest is GRAVITY!!
That was cool. My dad had a C model and he would take me up and swing the yoke over and let me fly. I was 12 at the time and it hooked me on aviation forever. I'm now a airline pilot with over 25,000 hours and will be forever thankful my father took me flying.
With all your flight experience, was there a special route that you preferred to fly?
Exactly!
Thanks Zack!
Get to fly a 1947 bonanza this Tuesday, I'm pretty excited about it
my grandfather own a '47 bonanza, can't wait to get my pilots certificate and do some solo's in it.
+GAbe Nuell awesome!
cool the 2cv at the end!!
What would be a fair value for this aircraft today? How much maintenance ( annuals, parts, upkeeps) on this bird. I love the older stuff. I can't get enough of them.
Robert Davis
you'd be better off considering your life insurance policy LOL
what static rpms do you get with the brakes on? thanks. i recently had the carborator on my d35 overhauled and ever since i feel like i am not getting the same rpms as i used to. i only get about 2,200 at 30.00'' static until i start rolling up to about 40-50 mph and then i gett all 2600. Thanks
Good video. Think I'd have to ditch my current 3x5 checklist card for a legal pad....
Thanks!
Great Video. It would have been nice to see yoke switch over... Always wondered how that worked, and if there is anything to watch for.. But still great video.. Thank you...
+Mike Sax Hey good idea! I didn't think of that...
+blancolirio ... Hey thanks for the reply... I've never flown an old bonanza. I hope to get the chance one day.
Since you're being so kind. I've also always wondered if the V tail is just as effective in Xwind landings... slips etc...
Once again thank you for your time. Very valuable info in there....and sorry to keep calling on you...
Cheers....Happy flying
Where did you get the deux chevaux? Still got it? I have a '92 FLHS might be essentially the same bike. Mikuni vs SandS and Bartels BP40 kicks ass for a dresser.
Sold!
hello thanks for posting nice classic
ohbldft
Great video, thank you.
I love this airplane ❤️
GREAT X/C machine w/ 10 gal aux fuel.
KGOO. to San Juan Islands WA. 1 stop, Eugene Ore.
I'd love to see the Buddy Holly crash video you put together!
Good intro to this dinosaur. Looks like it is a survivor in incredible shape. Thanks for sharing.
One suggestion, I would definitely not have all the keys hanging off the ignition key.
Good idea, they fall to the floor sometimes...lol
While a simple switch, they cannot be cheap and an inadvertent grounding :( would be a bad day. This makes me miss my PA32/300!
I had a '53. Great airplane.
Hey good idea! I would love to.
I'll put together a little video and get it to you soon.
More V tail videos please.............yours are the best out there.
+S Christmas Thanks!
Just test flew 49' A35 Bonanza doing a first viewing of the aircraft. Beauty of working for the airlines is I have a great perk to go see aircraft far away at a moments notice.
come and buy this one! Not flying it enough....
+blancolirio what are your thoughts on the large vs small v-tail feathers? Can I get the specs on your C-35?
I prefer the earlier models with the smaller V-tail...requires less of a cuff to fix the tail AD. Overall the early models are lighter and more efficient aircraft. I'll look at the logs and get the specs on the Golden Eagle reman engine not too many years ago...
@@blancolirio A35 does not normally need the cuffs.
Great video. Thanks. New subscriber and A35 owner.
So kind of like an explosive decompression? Is the bang just the pressure differential? Why is there a slipstream there?
Missed the info about max RPM for only 1 minute on take off as well on the E225 engines
Enjoyed your early model Bonanza checkout. Is it normal to leave the RPM up there around 1500 when stopped and doing other tasks in the cockpit while setting things up? Or do you have a generator that requires the high RPM. It would seem that abrasion of the propeller leading edges would be an issue over time. I did note that there was snow on the ground. Just curious. Thank you. "Mike" Kelly "Old School" Aviator (I'm 74) and life long CFI.
I think you might have answered a question that has been nagging me for the last 55 years. I always wondered why the landing gear on a Bonanza was not deployed in a fatal crash. Looking at the row of identical switches in the cockpit makes some sense now. It might look stylish, but from a safety standpoint it is terrible. (Too clever by half comes to mind.)
This story involves a fatal aircraft accident that happened on Sunday morning, Nov 3, 1963 that claimed 3 lives. The 28 year old pilot, Gary Rice, was our next door (on 10,000 acres) neighbor and as I recall was an ex fighter pilot. He took me up once in his Bonanza, so I recognized the swing yoke in the video.
None of the aircraft crash sites list this accident and I can find no records at the NTSB as they seem to stop around 1963. I have asked for the incident report but have heard nothing so far. (According to Richard at planecrashinfo.com, "The NTSB replaced the CAB in 1963. The first few years after 1962 lacked many of the accidents that occurred.")
On Nov 3, 1963, A V-tail Beechcraft Bonanza was attempting to land on newly completed, but unopened Interstate 80 just east of Point of Rocks, WY, (east of Rock Springs, WY), although the flight plan he filed in Sheridan WY was to Rock Springs. News reports said he was dropping off one of his passengers to pick up a truck that was left at Point of Rocks.
I recall hearing at the time that the pilot failed to deploy the landing gear. After realizing the error, he pulled up and in the process pulled the tail off of the aircraft as a result of hitting an overhead power line. The Bonanza subsequently crashed, killing all 3 on board. The only location that fits this scenario is where 6 major power line wires cross I-80 east of Point of Rocks, WY. The location is Latitude: 41°40'30.50"N Longitude: 108°45'16.00"W
Now for the weird part; prior to the accident, my mother had dreams of Gary getting the tail of his airplane tangled up in our TV antenna.
We just purchased a '55 model F35. A question on the fuel return to the left tank from the PS5C. I've read somewhere that the carb bypasses up to 3 gph back to the left main. You mentioned 2/10's of a gallon. Can you confirm those numbers? Thanks.
oh , Nice bird I have a 1950 B model. I think they are funner to fly that the later models
I'm looking to buy an E series and your video was very instructive, thank you very much ... do you still have it?
I had a 2CV 40 years ago :)
Tomahawk yep!
Great Video
Cool plane probably isn't to many orginal one's left
Nice video.
Amazing a/c for the time they were built!!! (still amazing aerodynamics even today!!!) Used to fly a 54 V-tail back in the 90's, excellent machine!!! ATC forgot us and allowed us to get into a TS, we were beat so hard that we bent the ailerons and the hail put golf ball dents all over the a/c... Fly safe :-)
Radios? No radio in that speedbird?
Vintage bonanza, vintage Juan!
Things have come a long way.
“Lookout..er..clear!” Lol