A 16 year Mooney 201 owner, I recently acquired an exceptionally low time 2300TT, 2 owner, F35 in estate sale. Most mods were done. 188 SMOH, Hartzell prop. I would never consider an a/c this old, but it is a rare, hangar kept time piece. Looking forward to new window-windscreen glass, interior, some avionics and if the engine holds, maybe even tip tanks and paint.... we'll see.

This aircraft belonged to the late John N. Eustis of Easton, Maryland. I never knew him, but have researched a great deal about his career, flying history and Beech ownership. I can say he was a meticulous owner and a very well liked guy. He made considerable contributions to jet propulsion with Lockheed Martin and he labored for public policy at his beloved Easton Airport. John was survived by only a distant brother and the proceeds of his estate went to worthy charities.

I will memorialize John by lavishing this airframe with prudent, age appropriate upgrades and maintenance. If anybody knew John, I would be much obliged to learn more.

John Pleisse
Darnestown, MD
F35 Bonanza, based FDK
N3340C D-4006

Congrats....come by hangar #22 @ FDK and say hi.

Ahhhhhhh. Alas, I'm not the only convert to come over from Mooneyspace.

Hi John and congratulations on the new machine!!

John -

Welcome to the club.

I knew Mr. Eustis.

He was in the hangar directly behind me.

John E. was a good man - in every way that you can contemplate the concept.

John E. flew to the day he died.

You take care of that plane John. You love it; you lavish it and you enjoy it.

John E. will smile upon you. I promise.

As for me, I am delighted that it is staying local, even if it be west of the Bay.

I miss John E. He was a great hangar mate.

Welcome to BT!!

Do you have any pics of your bird?

I fessed up over there today, Brett. They were quick to cite you as the mutinous instigator!!


Rick, #23 at Easton? I am in, 63 for only a short time. F-1, FDK.