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Username Protected · **Posted:** 18 Mar 2013, 21:37

Hi, my name is David and I just took delivery of a F33A. I have been flying Mooney's for the last 21 years so this is a new adventure. Pictured below is the plane coming in for delivery. I have had her a week now and have been training. The checkout and practice have been a lot of fun. I bought the plane with very little time in Beechcraft planes so I was not completely sure what to expect these first few hours. Just crossing 10 hours in the plane, I know I made a great decision. I am also very impressed with the community and all the great information available.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 18 Mar 2013, 21:41

Nice introduction David, welcome to BT.
What year is your F33A?
Looks like an air conditioner pod under the belly.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 18 Mar 2013, 21:49

Welcome to Beechtalk David.

Nice looking bird.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 18 Mar 2013, 21:49

1994 F33A, Has AC, looking forward to it in the hot summers down here in Florida. Good eye.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 18 Mar 2013, 22:08

Welcome and congratulations.
In addition to noticing the a/c, I'm certain Greg noticed your shiny spinner!

Way to go, score points your first day on beechtalk!

Username Protected · **Posted:** 18 Mar 2013, 22:10

Cool plane! Welcome aboard! :thumbup:

Username Protected · **Posted:** 18 Mar 2013, 22:30

Congrats! its a beauty. I love my AC. I am sure you will too. Just zipped over to Phoenix this weekend and as I descended through 6000' I thought man it is getting warm. AC kept me fresh and cool as I dealt with a new airport.

So tell us your thoughts vs. your Mooney. Sounds like you are definitely qualified to compare.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 19 Mar 2013, 11:11

You could probably write a book on the differences, very different design philosophy between the machines. Both are excellent but different.

The big things I have noticed is that the Bonanza has a much lighter balanced control feel. That said the Mooney has a tighter more direct feel due to the short control throws and direct torque tube connections (no cables). I need to get used to how far you can turn the yoke, the Mooney only rotates about 45 degrees each way and on a typical flight I barely move the yoke, even more fingertip flying than the Bonanza.

In turbulence, the ride is firmer in the Bonanza. The Mooney wing seems to flex more, softening the ride. Also the stronger lateral stability seems to demand less rudder correction in turbulence.

Comfort, well the Mooney is a sports car you put on, you get into the Bonanza for a comfortable ride.

The Mooney requires a lot more planning for speed control. They both cruise at the top of the green but my old Gear/Flap speeds were 100/105 knots vs. 154 on the Bonanza. Also, the Mooney flaps are marginally effective in producing lift and drag vs. the Bonanza.

Landing, the Bonanza is much more forgiving of being fast and the generous strut vs. the Mooney shock discs make the Bonanza easier to get consistent good results.