BeechTalk - BT

Username Protected · **Posted:** 09 Apr 2020, 23:36

I bought my V35 in ‘82 before I had a license. After many years and thousands of hours I decided to restore her. Long story but after 3-1/2 years, she is almost ready.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 09 Apr 2020, 23:41

Username Protected wrote:

I bought my V35 in ‘82 before I had a license. After many years and thousands of hours I decided to restore her. Long story but after 3-1/2 years, she is almost ready.

Omg we more pics :eek:

than that

Username Protected · **Posted:** 09 Apr 2020, 23:42

Nice. More photos and narrative please.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 10 Apr 2020, 01:39

That's a serious propeller. And is there something special on those leading edges?
I like the colors, somewhere between a hearse and the batmobile. Cool.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 10 Apr 2020, 02:09

Username Protected wrote:

I bought my V35 in ‘82 before I had a license. After many years and thousands of hours I decided to restore her. Long story but after 3-1/2 years, she is almost ready.

This appears to be a BEAST :bugeye:

Please tell more :thumbup:

(working on my inner Sidney)

Username Protected · **Posted:** 13 Apr 2020, 23:23

She is a lady. STC V tail for TKS. Mike Smith (the speed merchant) told me I was the first customer ever to buy everything he had for sale-you name it, this airplane has it. Ultimate Engine. I’ve had a few...new engine time soon. New ruddervators. New TKS plumbing, glass, paint, interior and panel. Full gear rebuild, MBA bushings, overhauled gear motor. Solid state ignition. Nose wheel indicator flawlessly. Super scimitar prop with TKS approval. G500Txi, 650/750Xi, WX500, EIS500 on both sides with synthetic vision. GFC500. Panel mounted CO detector, UBS ports. Rear bulkhead and cowling with new cam locks. New root seals, new gaskets. New soundproofing replaces fiberglass after cleaning out all the years of crap under the floor boards. Oh, those are new as well. B & C alternator. New step. Five position fuel selector valve with tip tank (Osborne 20’s) cross feed and panel mounted tank indicator. Fast: 175-180 kts.

Long story. Stop by the Lodge Bar and I’ll share it with you. Drinks are on me. I should have it back in a couple of weeks and will post additional pics.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 13 Apr 2020, 23:26

All I can say is she looks like she’s flying while sitting there. Really nice!!

Username Protected · **Posted:** 15 Apr 2020, 16:19

Sounds like you need to do a full story with pictures from before, during, and after rebuild.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 15 Apr 2020, 16:32

waiting for the pictures... really want to see all the mike smith mods too.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 16 Apr 2020, 22:58

I am not sure if I added the photo of the panel or did it twice.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 16 Apr 2020, 23:09

Username Protected wrote:

I am not sure if I added the photo of the panel or did it twice.

I don't see a panel pic at all.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 16 Apr 2020, 23:17

Trying to get it off my iPad onto BT.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 16 Apr 2020, 23:17

So you toss that out there... and then leave us hanging....

Party Foul...

'Can't wait to see when she's ready to be introduced.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 17 Apr 2020, 14:47

Okay- my mom raised a dumb child. I think the photo of the new panel is up. Is there something I did not get? It does have AOA.

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Username Protected · **Posted:** 17 Apr 2020, 19:42

Username Protected wrote:

I bought my V35 in ‘82 before I had a license. After many years and thousands of hours I decided to restore her. Long story but after 3-1/2 years, she is almost ready.

Gorgeous! That scenery looks like KLCI.

Taking care of an old and loyal friend