Hello All!
Glad to meet a group of Bonanza enthusiast and experts! I'm currently in the Rock Hill, SC area and have been on the prowl for a Bonanza. I've been pursuing, like many others, for an A36 70s-80s to take us from Charlotte area to the Vero Beach area every other weekend and the occasional trip to NH. I've also looked at some F33As. It's just me and the misses and maybe 2 greyhounds who take up surprisingly little space. Unfortunately, the misses says no V-tails because she read one article. Not a battle I'm willing to fight, tried it, not for me. Plus she's letting me spend money on a 36 so I'll just leave that be.

Look forward to meeting, chatting with you all!
Sheldon

Welcome Sheldon,

Just be careful with your mission range/ fuel requirements.

Good to have a supportive "copilot". Too bad about the nix on the V tail.

Remember,- PIC is just that!

Welcome Sheldon,

I'm just up the road (a half hour or so) in Burlington, NC.

Hi Sheldon, welcome to BT. Hope you find a good plane for your needs.

Oh very awesome Matt we will have to meet up and chat Bonanzas some time.

And no worries Jerry, I have a surprising number of airport restaurants I plan on touring and stopping for fuel, both human and Bo. Lot's of fun adventures planned, but need the bird first!

There's a broker in the Carolina's, Carolina Aircraft, and have heard good things about that I keep meaning to call up. My buddy and I are willing to go just about anywhere in the US if we find the right one and do a true cross country back with fun stops.

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There's a broker in the Carolina's, Carolina Aircraft, and have heard good things about that I keep meaning to call up. My buddy and I are willing to go just about anywhere in the US if we find the right one and do a true cross country back with fun stops.[/quote]

A good pre-buy, especially with engine internals, is essential. Bonanzas are where you find 'em. My B36 maiden voyage took me from San Jose, Ca (also a reputable Beech broker there) to Sanford Florida. Enjoyed seeing the entire US in my new to me B.

Best of luck in your search

Jerry

Hello form Mooresville via Statesville {KSVH}......welcome to BT....these members are always willing and able to spend your loot.....contained within you'll a wealth of information on Bo's, Barons, KA's and all other brands!!!

...and the Misses....she sounds like a keeper!!

I'll PM you my number; if your're in the area.....give me a ring.

Welcome Sheldon!

Can’t go wrong with an A36 and those big barn doors. I’m thankful for mine on many flights- be it loading people or stuff.

Welcome aboard Sheldon! There’s a wealth of information on this site. Everyone is willing to help.

George Johnson, and Carolina Aircraft is a great start. Also use the Members tab at the top of BT to look up Neil Shwartz. He's the local BT Expert Broker, and he'll help you to decide what's right for you.

For local pre-buy, and maintenance for your bird Lou Pugilese with Flying Leaf Aviation, in Asheboro (KHBI) is a Bonanza expert, and comes highly recommended. Also, keep an eye out on Peddler Talk in BT to see what comes up for sale there.

Happy Flying

Hi Sheldon! I'm in the Ballantyne area so I usually fly out of Monroe. However they're out of tie-downs right now but right now so my B55 will be at Rock Hill until some tie downs become available.

Have you considered a twin? If the answer is "no" I'm guessing it's because you haven't had an in-flight engine failure yet! Mine happened at ~200 hours of PIC. Plus twins are roughly half the cost of a single, which is another bonus!

I've had mixed luck with mechanics in the area. When you get your plane I'd be glad to share insights.

HUH???

Oh I may have seen your bird out there! But unfortunately I do not have multi...I found a pretty awesome guy, David Sperr that has been helping me review logbooks. Actually, I think I saw you at David's and just failed to recall the name. You have the Baron that had the props leaking the dreaded red?

That was me all right! You were with those Air Force guys? I swear sometimes I joined the wrong service..

Wild!! Yeah I was there. Not with them that was just their A36, I was there to pay my dues for some help David provided. They were just kind enough to let me drool around their Bonanza. I come from a navy family for the record, submariner father! We will have to meet up again.