V-Tail Bonanza - The Doctor Killer
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- Опубликовано: 8 янв 2019
- We meet Mark and his 1966 V-Tail Bonanza. Bonanzas are unfortunately known as the "Doctor Killers" and we explain how they got that name and then take the plane up for a flight
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As a doctor (phd) I think this is the plane for me. I mean, then I'll never have to buy another one.
My dad was a 36-year pilot with United (1952-1988). Back in 1962 he had contracted to fly some people looking at property from Los Angeles up to Solvang, and they did it in a Bonanza. Since the FAA didn't allow commercial pilots to fly outside jobs for money, he and the owner made a deal whereby his "pay" was use of the Beech sometime in the future, and dad would pay for the fuel. The day came when dad's youngest brother and his wife of two whole years came from Dallas to visit. Dad "rented" the Bonanza and to Uncle Richard, Aunt Margie and me on a tour of Los Angeles, flying right over LAX and Disneyland. I got the front seat and it was a dream-come-true for a twelve-year-old. For various reasons I never got into flying myself, but that is a memory that is still a vivid part of me after 57 years.
I really enjoyed the interview with the owner. Men like that are examples of the American Dream. When you meet them they are cool, genuine and sincere. They got it.. no need to impress.. plus they love their wife's and families. Thanks for sharing your plane and your story..
Mark has a noble heart of a true aviator that inspires new generations and contributes to the society, sincerely appreciate it. Thank you.
He's also got a fantastic voice.
My father owned 5 V tail Bonanzas from a 1950 B35, N8872A,that he got a thank you letter from Walter Beach for purchasing to a V35B, N9085Q, he purchased in 1972. Only N4223B is still flying regularly as far as I know. He had well over 5000 hours of accident free flying in his airplanes, but the people who purchased his airplanes weren't as careful. The other airplanes were involved in accidents, two were fatal. The causes ranged from selecting the wrong tank to flying into icing conditions. The pilots, not the airplanes were the problem.
Very nice, Thanks to the owner for making his plane available to do this video.
My dad flew his 695D V-Tail and taught me a lot there in Alaska. He said if it ever gets "Squirrely", you just softly lay one foot on a rudder peddle, and that slight yaw will get you through it. Also, we had three small covered holes on the side, to shoot off flares I understand. Not everyone knows these were used for military use. Fly high, sir. My Daddy is now teaching angels how to fly. Natural passing, he did not pass in an aircraft. 82 good years serving others. Gos bless, and Godspeed.
I am doctor and used to own an S35 Bonanza. They are wonderful planes, fast, efficient and fun to fly. However, they can bite a careless or untrained pilot. In my experience there are three factors that contribute to this. First their stall characteristics are very different than training airplanes such as Piper Cherokees and entry level Cessnas. A stall in a Cherokee is pretty much a nonevent. The plane mushes down and recovery is easy. When a Bonanza stalls, it is very common to drop a wing and accelerate pretty quickly. The POH warns against practicing stalls below 7000’ AGL for a very good reason. Second, the Bonanza is very “slippery”. If you lower the nose with power it will accelerate quite rapidly and one can very quickly be in the yellow arc (or at Vne) of the airspeed indicator if you don’t pay attention. Attempts at arresting the descent by pulling up on the yoke have led to pilots literally pulling the wings and tails off their aircraft. Third, stability and maneuverability are at opposite ends of the handling spectrum. A highly maneuverable plane such as Bonanza is great fun to fly VFR, but can become a real handful to fly IFR in turbulence or partial panel. All of these factors can be managed with good initial training and ongoing practice. But many a poorly trained or rusty pilot has come to grief. FWIW, I sold my Bonanza and now fly a Piper Arrow. It’s 30 knots slower, but much more stable, has benign stall characteristics, and is not nearly as slippery as the Bonanza. I miss the Bonanza, but I think for a recreational (doctor) pilot the Arrow is probably a safer choice.
Hi Mark, enjoyed the video and comments about the youth getting into flying. I bought a '48 Bonanza a year after I got my license, and had no flying time in it. I flew a Cherokee with retractable gear, and a couple hours in an Apache. I live in North-East Ohio, and had to take an airliner to New Jersey to get the plane. Took possession and was dropped off at Monmoth Country Airport, in December of 1965. Got it off the ground and got on top and flew about half way across Pennsylvania and had to turn back because of a stationary front, that stayed for 5 days. The time I spent at the airport, I shot the breeze with a fellow that sold New old stock, piper cub parts, and also had a Stearman, like I did, for towing banners. In between the talking, I practiced take-offs and landings, and found them to be very easy. I just loved that airplane. I put a spar kit in because it had the tubular spar, that was weaker than the truss type one they use now, I was worried that the wings would peel off also! Met a girl and got married, and had to sell the Bonanza for a down payment on a house. (Should have kept the airplane)! I had a Republic Sea-Bee for a few years, and two Boeing Stearmans, but not together. Those also went the way of Marriage! Thanks again. Bob
Mark is a good man for his charity work. Thanks for taking us along!
Mark, you just have to have after modifications the nicest 66 debonair in captivity. I'll bet you considered the A36 before finally settling on this Beauty. Yes, the extra 2 folks along and increased usable load would have been nice for some missions but they would have come as sticker price 3 times what you paid Without Really accomplishing a whole lot. Nice job. If you like this and I know you do you will love the A36 when it's time. This is a beautiful IFR platform and why Buddy Holly's pilot didn't press the yoke button for Wing leveling I'll never know. I regress. Enjoy and just don't fly around Rock piles that can produce severe ice. A heated windshield plate would be my next investment if you do much instrument flying. Tailwind always!
Boy what a nice guy ! And a great upgrade to the bonanza, keep an iconic plane flying
Mark is a mellow yet professional guy.
That's the cleanest panel I've seen yet. Too many cluttered panels around...
Very cool plane. And something a bit different too! Nice pilot too
That brought back so many memmories of flying with my Dad in his Bonanza in the 60s, 70s. Thanks.
Nice airplane and the owner deserves it! It looks like this dude works hard.
Hats off to you doing the charity work hopefully the kids get the aviation bug keep up the good work mate.
This was great. My grandfather flew C-46 and C47s during WWII, carrying fuel over The Hump, Burma to China. In civilian life he owned Bonanzas, and would often take some combination of myself, my sister, and two cousins on a Sunday morning flight. On more than one occasion he handed me the yoke and let me play pilot - much to the horror of my sister in the back. He even asked me if I wanted to land it once, to which I replied "NO, I THINK YOU'RE A BIT MORE QUALIFIED!". Great memories...