What kind of Bonanza is this?
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brian]
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...with good cause!
Say - do they have an engine in your V-Tail yet?
brian];1974001 said:
No, but it is hanging expectantly by a chain, right next to it in the hangar!
(It could, hypothetically, be in the plane, but I think I'd have heard about *that*).
Checkout_my_Six
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Is it time to start posting our pitchers....yet.
oregonboy109
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Whatever it is I want it. That's a nice v tail.
John Collins
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All V-tail Bonanzas are of the Model 35 series, but "V35" refers only to the 1966-67 model, the one that came after the "S35" and before the "V35A".
The 1961 N model was the first with the large third window. The 1955 F model thru the 1960 M model had the small third window. The 1960 M model was the last that had the small third window and the landing lights in the wing leading edge. From the OP picture, the aircraft has the larger ruddervator trim tab, which was introduced in the 1957 H model. This limits the aircraft to being between the 1957 H model and the 1960 M model.
One thing though, you can't trust the back window to tell you age since many older models have had that mod done on them as well as the Speed Slope windshield of the late models.
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Putting a third window on an old bonanza is just wrong.
brian];1974620 said:
Yet there they are...
Checkout_my_Six
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brian]
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Haters.....gonna hate.
That's a late model 35... V35?
Too bad the skin on mine isn't good enough to polish (ok and I too lazy). Polished e series bonanzas with original Windows.. Nice, very nice.
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Only the N35 and P35 were built with the teardrop-shaped third window. S35 (1964) and on had the squared-off, Baron-style third window.
Here's an E55, built in 1954, with a load of mods.brian];1974620 said:
http://www.airliners.net/photo/Beech-E35-Bonanza/2723509/L
JoeSelch
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brian]
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Would MUCH rather have this one. Kinda wish I had the cash at the moment to have a second oldie. I've ridden in this one - solid aircraft and purdy...
http://www.aso.com/listings/spec/ViewAd.aspx?id=154572
http://www.aso.com/listings/spec/ViewAd.aspx?id=154572
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No I'd definitely have the third window. I do like the bare metal though.
Checkout_my_Six
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I'm always torn on the classics. I could see leaving the back panels solid, but being used to the big teardrops that came in my Travelair, whenever I fly one with the little, or worse no window, and am looking back to clear myself, I feel obstructed in my view. Also I don't think I can live without the speed slope winshield. 3-4kts and a noticible reduction in noise if you use the 3/8", plus it looks so much better.
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This one is my favorite. It's the oldest flying Bonanza in the world and is based here in Texas. N80404 The forth Bonanza ever made! I have a photo somewhere of it's beautiful wood prop, but can't find it right now.
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Been wanting to see that one for a while now.
Flew for an hour yesterday. $21 in gas.
EvilEagle
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V-tails are definitely iconic. I needed room and useful load for 4 adults and enough fuel to go somewhere so I went with the 36. The barn doors are awesome! The straight tails seem much more stable in the bumps and IFR as well.
As my grandfather said - that's why they make Fords and Chevys...