BeechTalk - BT

Username Protected · **Posted:** 28 Dec 2014, 10:03

Hi, I'm Bob and I come here from the dark side. I currently fly a Mooney M20J based at S50 in Auburn, WA. I come here mainly for two reasons.

1. Every now and then someone on Mooneyspace will reference something they heard or learned on this forum so I view it as a place for good general aviation information.

2. Awhile ago my wife screwed up and said that once we get a bit more money, we need a bigger airplane. Each of our daughters has two kids and no matter how much I might try, I cannot fit 6 people into the Mooney. Among the planes I'm considering are the Baron 58 and the 58P. The others would be the Aerostar 700P, Cessna 310Q, and Cessna 340A.

I'll lurk here for awhile and read the existing threads to see what I can learn about the Baron and aviation in general.

Thanks for letting me join.

Bob Patch

Username Protected · **Posted:** 28 Dec 2014, 10:08

Welcome aboard, I'm Mark and I'm an aeroholic based at SF50. I'll also admit that I own a brand X (2). You'll enjoy this!!

Username Protected · **Posted:** 28 Dec 2014, 10:46

Username Protected wrote:

I come here from the dark side.

We (Beech owners) like to tease Brand X pilots. Further, we (V-tail owners/pilots) are superior to every other Beech owner and all other pilots/owners/everything.

Those two stipulations notwithstanding, there is no dark side in aviation. If you own an airplane, fly an airplane or just look at them and drool, you are a brother and welcome here.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 28 Dec 2014, 10:52

Username Protected wrote:

I come here from the dark side.

We (Beech owners) like to tease Brand X pilots. Further, we (V-tail owners/pilots) are superior to every other Beech owner and all other pilots/owners/everything.

Those two stipulations notwithstanding, there is no dark side in aviation. If you own an airplane, fly an airplane or just look at them and drool, you are a brother and welcome here.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 28 Dec 2014, 11:07

Bob,

Welcome to BT. Good luck on your search. The 58P is an awfully nice airplane! Can't find that kind of utility and ease of handling just anywhere.

My brother-in-law lives in Puyallup. I hope to make the cross country journey to see him sometime.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 28 Dec 2014, 11:16

Username Protected wrote:

Hi, I'm Bob and I come here from the dark side. I currently fly a Mooney M20J based at S50 in Auburn, WA. I come here mainly for two reasons.

1. Every now and then someone on Mooneyspace will reference something they heard or learned on this forum so I view it as a place for good general aviation information.

2. Awhile ago my wife screwed up and said that once we get a bit more money, we need a bigger airplane. Each of our daughters has two kids and no matter how much I might try, I cannot fit 6 people into the Mooney. Among the planes I'm considering are the Baron 58 and the 58P. The others would be the Aerostar 700P, Cessna 310Q, and Cessna 340A.

I'll lurk here for awhile and read the existing threads to see what I can learn about the Baron and aviation in general.

Thanks for letting me join.

Bob Patch

Welcome!

You wouldn't be the first to go from a J to a Twin Bonanza - don't overlook them! The TBone fits our needs perfectly, and our story sounds like yours.

If you're interested, check out this link for our story.

viewtopic.php?f=38&t=84578&hilit=Am+I+crazy+Twin+Bonanza

Chris
Former M20J 205 driver.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 28 Dec 2014, 11:17

Thanks to all for the welcome.

Vince, the things about the 58 and 58P that caught my attention were the ease of loading the back seat passengers and the potential to have a useful load to allow 1200 lbs of people and bags and fly 400 nm with reserves.

Bob

Username Protected · **Posted:** 28 Dec 2014, 11:20

Two big

for those qualities!

Username Protected · **Posted:** 28 Dec 2014, 11:26

Bob,

I've been on both the dark side and the light side....they're both good around here!

Welcome!

Username Protected · **Posted:** 28 Dec 2014, 12:17

Yes... after buying the 182, I tried to go on a couple of Cessna forums for some type specific information.

Let me see if I can be diplomatic here: They blow.

Tried to register for two of them a couple of weeks ago... no response.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 28 Dec 2014, 12:24

Welcome Bob, hope you find the right airplane for your future needs. :pilot:

Username Protected · **Posted:** 29 Dec 2014, 21:36

I joined recently so I can learn more about those silly V-Tails. I have a M20B currently but always gravitate to Bonanza's. Thanks. Troy

Username Protected · **Posted:** 29 Dec 2014, 22:09

Welcome, Sir, and Sean said-

Quote:

Further, we (V-tail owners/pilots) are superior to every other Beech owner and all other pilots/owners/everything.

Like, DUH.
Of COURSE we are. What the hell else would you think?
:coffee:

(Barons are ok too I guess...) :duck:

Username Protected · **Posted:** 30 Dec 2014, 12:34

Welcome Bob, there are ABS Ambassadors and BT Mentors that would be happy to introduce you to Baron ownership.

List of ABS Ambassadors is located at:
http://www.bonanza.org/images/pdf/test% ... hcraft.pdf

Search for BT Mentors in your area at:
mentor.php

Username Protected · **Posted:** 31 Dec 2014, 10:42

Thanks Jay.

Bob

New Guy from the Dark Side