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 Post subject: New Debonair Owner
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I am a first time Beechcraft owner located in Vacaville, CA at the Nut Tree Airport (KVCB).

I just purchased a 1960 Debonair as my family hauler. It has had some good upgrades over the years, IO-520BA, 3 bladed Mac, Speedslope and a few others. It has a basic IFR set up with dual KX-155's, LOC/GS, CDI, Stratus ADSB Transponder. I will be looking to upgrade it a bit with a HSI and new AI fairly soon. I'd like to have a GPS and LOC/GS coupled to the HSI so I can do the odd approach when needed.

I am a corporate pilot current in Gulfstream models GLF5 and G600. I am also an A&P IA.

Being new to the Beechcraft arena, I will be looking for help and suggestions as I try to learn about my new bird. Any and all suggestions welcome.

Thanks,

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Hello,

I am a first time Beechcraft owner located in Vacaville, CA at the Nut Tree Airport (KVCB).

I just purchased a 1960 Debonair as my family hauler. It has had some good upgrades over the years, IO-520BA, 3 bladed Mac, Speedslope and a few others. It has a basic IFR set up with dual KX-155's, LOC/GS, CDI, Stratus ADSB Transponder. I will be looking to upgrade it a bit with a HSI and new AI fairly soon. I'd like to have a GPS and LOC/GS coupled to the HSI so I can do the odd approach when needed.

I am a corporate pilot current in Gulfstream models GLF5 and G600. I am also an A&P IA.

Being new to the Beechcraft arena, I will be looking for help and suggestions as I try to learn about my new bird. Any and all suggestions welcome.

Thanks,
Welcome Brant!

I don’t see many pilots referring to their Debonair as a family hauler but ours has served that purpose well. We were able to make a lot of memories before the kids moved out of the house.

Sounds like you’ve got a reasonable plan in place.

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 Post subject: Re: New Debonair Owner
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Watch the rearward CG drift as you burn fuel. My full fuel payload is 850#, but only for 2 hours/30 gallons - after that I’m outside the envelope. This means really only a 3 person hauler, or 2 with luggage, for 3.5 hour cross-country legs.


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