BeechTalk - BT

Username Protected · **Posted:** 07 Feb 2012, 00:21

Fellow BT'ers.
Brief history: grew up flying with my Dad in his Comanche 180. Started lessons in college. Ran out of money and my Mom freaked out when I was in a gear up with my instructor. That was in '83. Tried again during grad school. Tips from driving limo's wasn't enough. Years and hair color fly by. I'm the proud Dad of four and in love with superwoman so the time was right. Private '07. IFR '10. Learned in Cessna. Spent most hours flying a rented Cirrus. Spent most non-flying hours dreaming of V-tails. Joined Beechtalk in spring of 2011. Two great guys took me for a spin. Russ Hackler in Livermore, Ca. and Norm Brod in Napa, Ca. I did the typical pro/con, ran the numbers thing that you all advise till I was ready. Last November, a fellow BT'er decided he would sell his Bo and get into a 36 and beyond. I fell in love with N19WC. Bought my first plane from Mark Maddox in Houston, TX. He could not have been a finer gentleman to work with. The plane has a special pedigree. Look up John Miller if interested. Flew it home this weekend with my Bonanza instructor, Rich Prillinger, out of Palo Alto. This morning, I loaded my two youngest and wife Amie in our plane and spent the day in Carmel, Ca. It was worth every darn penny. I'll figure out the photo thing but if you look on page 1 of Peddlers, there's a bunch of photos. N19WC.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 07 Feb 2012, 02:16

Congrats Bryan! Way to go. :thumbup:

Username Protected · **Posted:** 07 Feb 2012, 02:36

What a great plane!

Congratulations.

Now, get to figuring out how to post those pics.

-MO

Username Protected · **Posted:** 07 Feb 2012, 07:18

Bryan, you are truly blessed! May your Bo bring you many hours of enjoyment for you and your family...and many stories (and pictures) for your BT family!!! :thumbup:

Username Protected · **Posted:** 07 Feb 2012, 08:30

Bryan,

Congratulations! Owning a plane, and a Bonanza in particular is really terrific, but as I recall, your new plane has unique history. Wasn't it Capt. John Miller's airplane for a long time?:

http://www.eaa.org/news/2008/2008-06-24_miller.asp

Drew

Username Protected · **Posted:** 07 Feb 2012, 09:56

Username Protected wrote:

What a great plane!

Congratulations.

Now, get to figuring out how to post those pics.

-MO

I'll help Bryan out to get the pics started! It was a pleasure meeting Bryan and while I'm happy I sold the Wild Cowboy, it was very bittersweet watching them leave for California. Here are Bryan (left) and me right before they left.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 07 Feb 2012, 14:04

Thanks Mark for the photo. Plane purred all the way home. And yes, it was Capt Millers plane for many years.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 07 Feb 2012, 14:15

Sweet!!!

I'm sure you will have many happy hours flying that beauty around! :cheers:

Username Protected · **Posted:** 07 Feb 2012, 15:03

Username Protected wrote:

Fellow BT'ers.
Brief history: grew up flying with my Dad in his Comanche 180. Started lessons in college. Ran out of money and my Mom freaked out when I was in a gear up with my instructor. That was in '83. Tried again during grad school. Tips from driving limo's wasn't enough. Years and hair color fly by. I'm the proud Dad of four and in love with superwoman so the time was right. Private '07. IFR '10. Learned in Cessna. Spent most hours flying a rented Cirrus. Spent most non-flying hours dreaming of V-tails. Joined Beechtalk in spring of 2011. Two great guys took me for a spin. Russ Hackler in Livermore, Ca. and Norm Brod in Napa, Ca. I did the typical pro/con, ran the numbers thing that you all advise till I was ready. Last November, a fellow BT'er decided he would sell his Bo and get into a 36 and beyond. I fell in love with N19WC. Bought my first plane from Mark Maddox in Houston, TX. He could not have been a finer gentleman to work with. The plane has a special pedigree. Look up John Miller if interested. Flew it home this weekend with my Bonanza instructor, Rich Prillinger, out of Palo Alto. This morning, I loaded my two youngest and wife Amie in our plane and spent the day in Carmel, Ca. It was worth every darn penny. I'll figure out the photo thing but if you look on page 1 of Peddlers, there's a bunch of photos. N19WC.

Wooot

Welcome to BT Bryan :bud:

Norcal BTers fly most weekends around here for lunches and other cool stuff, be sure to join us when you can :cheers:

Username Protected · **Posted:** 07 Feb 2012, 15:17

Thanks Tim. Really looking forward to meeting everyone. No chance the next two weekends but hopefully after that.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 07 Feb 2012, 16:54

Beautiful bird Bryan. Glad to have you in the club. Let's meet up so I can check her out.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 13 Feb 2012, 00:29

Awesome plane, Bryan! Welcome to the club!

Username Protected · **Posted:** 13 Feb 2012, 10:40

Your gonna have fun now ! Very nice looking Bird. :clap:

Username Protected · **Posted:** 13 Feb 2012, 10:56

Beautiful airplane and awesome story! Welcome!

Username Protected · **Posted:** 13 Feb 2012, 11:19

Bryan,

Congratulations on your first Bonanza. You have bought a very nice plane. I'll bet you get a lot of enjoyment as the owner and pilot.

I feel like one of my kids just moved away (I helped Mark with the purchase and sale.)

Mark, I hope you enjoy the A36.

Welcome home. N19WC.