BeechTalk - BT

Username Protected · **Posted:** 24 Apr 2011, 17:43

Hello BeechTalk -

I have been lurking on the site for the last 6 months while I tried to decide on a "next" airplane. I have previously owned a 172, a Lance, a Saratoga, an F33A and a Turbo Skymaster (let the ridcule begin .. it wasn't a bad plane !).

I avoided asking for advice, as I know that posting "should I buy a Beech" on this site would have been a little like walking into a bar and asking the regulars if I should have a beer ;-)

However, I want to thank the PBaron drivers in particular for all of the information they have offered in their posts.

I am proud to report I am now the owner (ok 1/3 owner) of N581CB (a 1979 58P), and wow do I LOVE this plane. I have to admit that takeoff fuel flows are truly eye watering, but I am amazed that a plane with almost 1800lbs useful load handles like a sports car.

Glad to be a Beech owner again !

- Greg Richards
N581CB @ KBJC

Username Protected · **Posted:** 24 Apr 2011, 19:05

Congrats, It looks good, and when the inevitable problem pops up, right here at BT is a wealth of knowledge to help steer you straight.

Good Luck, Rick

Username Protected · **Posted:** 24 Apr 2011, 21:32

great to have Greg. welcome aboard. The P is pretty damn cool, to say the least. (and yea, 70 gph up to flight level xxx is an eye popper, but something that you'll soon get accustomed to. :cheers:

Username Protected · **Posted:** 24 Apr 2011, 22:40

Welcome aboard Greg, :bud:

New 58P Owner