BeechTalk - BT

Username Protected · **Posted:** 20 Apr 2019, 20:11

After flying my buddy's (Andy E) A36, then owning a 205 for a while, I've finally found my own after six months of searching (and 100 letters sent to owners).

1977, N17571 - 3350TTAF, IO550. Not much to say in the way of avionics, but with everything coming out from Garmin, Dynon, and Aerovonics, I'm sure I can find somewhere to spend my money (or lack thereof.

Thanks for all of the posts so far, they definitely helped with the decision.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 20 Apr 2019, 20:20

Hey, cool. Sounds like you have a new panel planned out? What all is going in? You must be excited for it? :thumbup:

Username Protected · **Posted:** 20 Apr 2019, 21:16

I haven't decided yet. Between all of the stuff from Garmin and Dynon, I think there will be a lot of options. Main thing is ADSB...but definitely adding the D'Shannon GWI and the extended baggage.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 20 Apr 2019, 21:24

Congrats on the new plane Michael!
I have a 1971 A36 with an IO-520. What kind of climb and cruise numbers are you seeing with the 550?

Username Protected · **Posted:** 20 Apr 2019, 21:59

Thanks, John!

Climbing out of Boise at around 70°F, 4k’ I believe I was seeing around 900FPM. I had some good tailwinds/headwinds. So a swing between 176kts/145kts. I definitely need to figure out the standard expectations.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 23 Apr 2019, 13:25

Hey Michael! Beautiful bird.

Congrats on the successful search and acquisition. Just went through the same agonizing process last year. Lots of sifting through junk... (#firstworldproblems

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I know how great it feels to finally take possession!

Best of luck and have fun!!

E

Username Protected · **Posted:** 23 Apr 2019, 16:04

Thanks Eric! Definitely an amazing feeling.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 25 Apr 2019, 16:16

Looks great. :clap:

New plane (not so new member)