BeechTalk - BT

Username Protected · **Posted:** 18 Jun 2012, 10:35

My name is Bill Stone and I am the new proud owner of a 1976 Bonanza V35B - N2116L. A big thanks to Max Grogan for helping me find and buy the perfect plane for me. You can read more about my adventure to procure N2116L in Max's post here - viewtopic.php?f=11&t=67191

Also, here's a link to some pictures that Max took - https://picasaweb.google.com/1085677907 ... ufLJh_v-GQ

I started flying in the early 80's, but the busyness of life soon got in the way and I never completed my PPL. I was flying a DC-3 in FSX during the 2010 Christmas break, when I realized that I could go finish my PPL and fly real airplanes. I joined a great little flying club, The Knox Flyers, and in May 2011 I received my SEL PPL. In January 2012, I passed my Instrument Rating. This spring, I realized that I needed a plane that was nicer, more reliable and that my wife would enjoy flying in. The Bonanza fits those needs perfectly and the rest is history. My V35B is a dream to fly.

I have already benefitted greatly from the info here at BeechTalk and I look forward to getting to know more of you.

Thanks,
Bill Stone

Username Protected · **Posted:** 18 Jun 2012, 10:43

congrats on your purchase, she's a beauty-love the ext. colors.
enjoy,

gary

Username Protected · **Posted:** 18 Jun 2012, 10:51

Welcome Bill!

Username Protected · **Posted:** 18 Jun 2012, 12:34

Username Protected · **Posted:** 18 Jun 2012, 12:37

Welcome Bill. Looking forward to getting a better looksee and maybe introducing myself next time I am over at DKX. I am fortunate that I can watch pattern traffic at DKX from my office, but unfortunately I have been too busy to fly lately.

Kevin

Username Protected · **Posted:** 18 Jun 2012, 13:23

Welcome! Great looking airplane.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 18 Jun 2012, 13:53

Beautiful plane! Congrats!

Username Protected · **Posted:** 18 Jun 2012, 14:36

Hey, Bill, that's a perfect first post. Welcome to BeechTalk. :cheers:

'Gotta get your post count up now that you're no longer a "virgin" here.

Let us know about Mary's first flight in the Bonanza (hopefully it will be soon).

Username Protected · **Posted:** 18 Jun 2012, 16:26

What a great looking plane!! I love that color combination and there is nothing prettier Than a V Bonanza when done right. Treat the wife nicely so she will want to go again. Have fun!!

Username Protected · **Posted:** 19 Jun 2012, 11:55

What a great looking Bonanza, welcome Bill! I see you had excellent help picking that one out. :thumbup:

Username Protected · **Posted:** 20 Jun 2012, 00:19

Well, it looks good in the pictures, but up close... it suffers from drool marks.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 20 Jun 2012, 06:07

Hey Bill,
Welcome to BT and congrats on a wonderful new bird. I love the paint scheme! What's that commandment, " thou shall not lust after thy neighbors airplane"...well I be sinning big time!

Username Protected · **Posted:** 20 Jun 2012, 06:09

What a beautiful Beech and a one of the best lines of any paint job on one. Tip tanks too! Exciting!

Username Protected · **Posted:** 21 Jun 2012, 17:06

Beautiful plane, Bill! And awesome choice.

Max helped me find mine, too. He's getting to be like the old country doctor that delivered all the kids in town....

Username Protected · **Posted:** 21 Jun 2012, 17:35

I love it! Hard to beat Red, White, & Blue.

Congratulations and welcome to BT - Great first post!

-MO

Proud New Owner of N2216L