BeechTalk - BT

Username Protected · **Posted:** 06 May 2013, 00:30

Thanks Robert,

I've seen a few derogatories about the E series engines and only praise for IOs.
What is the difference in fuel consumption? Anything over 200hp that gives me four hours of range is all that I need in a leg.

I'm not crazy about the big third window that was standard by the M. I don't mind the small one but prefer none which seems a little harder to find as the large window seems to have been retro fitted on many early models along with the one piece w/s.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 06 May 2013, 00:46

Username Protected wrote:

You might think about a P model. I consider the P to be the first modern Bonanza.

You should be able to find one with a two piece winshield as the P was the last model to leave the factory with the two piece. Additionally, the P was the first model to include the factory center stack instrument panel and the modern 80 gallon fuel system. This model houses an IO-470 making 260 hp. The IO-470 is highly regarded by many.

It sounds like you prefer the "old school" airplanes, but don't overlook the P.

Robert

Actually, my S model came from the factory with the split windshield. I had the one-piece mod done about ten years ago.

Larry Ball's book says the one-piece was introduced by the factory with the V model in 1966.

BTW, I had a P model before my S and I loved it. Teardrop back window, original paint job, it was very retro.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 06 May 2013, 00:56

Username Protected wrote:

Actually, my S model came from the factory with the split windshield. I had the one-piece mod done about ten years ago.

Larry Ball's book says the one-piece was introduced by the factory with the V model in 1966.

Oops

Username Protected · **Posted:** 13 Jun 2013, 01:52

Well~ I got her home from Oregon over the Rockies, through stormy tornado ally and back to NY. I am thrilled, what a machine!

Username Protected · **Posted:** 13 Jun 2013, 07:24

Beautiful! :thumbup:

Congratulations!

Username Protected · **Posted:** 13 Jun 2013, 09:55

Sacha
How long were the legs eastbound? Also do you have an aux tank in the back?
Thanks
Mark

Username Protected · **Posted:** 13 Jun 2013, 10:26

Mark~ 50 gallons total, 20 per wing and and a 10 gallon aux aft. We flew conservative 3.5 hour legs and were burning 10 gph boxed at 2200 rpm and 2200 inches. We cruised at 13.5k and indicated 160-180 kts over the ground (600nm) until we got east and did several shorter hops into weather.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 13 Jun 2013, 10:26

Mark~ 50 gallons total, 20 per wing and and a 10 gallon aux aft. We flew conservative 3.5 hour legs and were burning 10 gph boxed at 2200 rpm and 2200 inches. We cruised at 13.5k and indicated 160-180 kts over the ground (600nm) until we got east and did several shorter hops into weather.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 13 Jun 2013, 13:22

Great first trip, eh?

Username Protected · **Posted:** 13 Jun 2013, 13:42

Uh...YEAH! :clap:

New lifelong bonanza convert~ :bow:

Username Protected · **Posted:** 14 Jun 2013, 22:13

Thanks for the report
I'm in annual this summer and getting into engine leaks, OH mags etc. I can't wait for some long runs as well.
:cheers:

Mark

Username Protected · **Posted:** 15 Jun 2013, 01:44

Here is a flight profile~ you can see how much I had to divert for weather in the Midwest and East. In hindsight should have pushed on at night a little. Good luck with your annual.

Beech days ahead...