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 Post subject: New member from North central Washington State
PostPosted: 29 Jan 2021, 16:02 
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Hi, everyone!

I don't own a Beech right now but am in the market. Not 100% sold that the Bonanza is the right plane for me, but it seems like a very solid contender so I'm here to learn more. I figure that an estimated 10 year total cost of ownership compared to total capabilities will help me identify the correct plane for me.


I currently own a very old C182 and have previously owned a M20E.

Now I'm looking for something more reliable and faster. No GA plane is all weather, nor do I expect my next one to be. But I'd like to be able to fly more often and I often can't without FIKI due to reported light ice during the climb or descent from Seattle. A turbo will help me get to altitudes that don't have ice during the winter when crossing the Cascade mountains. I expect to fly a ~100 NM flight each way weekly over the Cascades, with a ~300 NM each way flight every few months to visit in-laws, plus a ~1,300 NM each way flight about twice a year to visit my family.

Capabilities I want:
    165KIAS or better (Faster is better)
    FIKI (Non-FIKI ice protection is a poor second choice)
    Turbo (or any other way to get to FL220 or so)
    Useful load ~850# (More is better)
    Range 800 miles or more (Longer is better)

I think that a Bonanza with a turbo would fit my needs well. I'm also thinking about models from other brands:
    Mooney Bravo or Acclaim
    Cirrus SR22 Turbo
    Cessna T210
    Piper PA-46

I'm a ~1,500 hour pilot with instrument, commercial, multi-engine and I'm a CFI, and this will be my third plane. I have a reasonable idea of the budget required to achieve my goals, but not enough information to know for sure which plane will really get me the most of what I want for the money I have to spend.


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 Post subject: Re: New member from North central Washington State
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Hi Clayton, welcome to BT! Sounds like you identified your needs pretty well. Enjoy the shopping! :thumbup:

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