Thanks for all the detail in outlining what you're doing, and what switches are for what. So informative! I am a guy who DREAMS of owning a V-tail one day. Too many other responsibilities right now, but one day... In the meantime, I assuage my thirst for flight with FSX (currently about 1600 hrs and over 2800 ldgs...) -- mostly in either an F33A or V35B. I noticed you adjust the RPM quickly upon takeoff -- what RPM do you use for climbout? How high before you start adjusting mixture? THX!!!
@denrainwater The old E225 engine in this plane has a 5 minute limit at redline RPM. I use less simply because I have to make it last and it is quieter for the neighborhood to drop to 2300 which is max continuous. Climbout is full throttle, 2300, full rich, 140 mph, 250fpm cowl flaps closed. That keeps the engine cool. Otherwise the #2 or #4 cylinders will overheat. I don't usually touch the mixture until I get to cruise altitude which is usually only 5 or 6 thousand feet. Keep the dream!
@fly44d Thanks again! Now I understand the RPM dump... Does full rich mixture up to 5 or 6 K cost you in power as you ascend? In simulator, I need to start leaning around 3K or I'll notice a little drop-off in power -- wondering if that's a realistic effect... Also, you climb with cowl flaps CLOSED?? I understand your shallow climb angle and higher speed -- but it just flies in the face of such a fundamental principle I thought I KNEW to climb with cowl closed... Thanks for informing me! :-)
@denrainwater It does cost some power not to lean as you climb, but it is more important to keep the cylinder heads cool. Even if you lean as you climb, the manifold pressure will start to drop at some point, that is a function of density altitude. The cowl flaps make a lot of drag, I can't climb with them open at 140 mph. At 140, unless it is really hot outside, its cool enough. 440degF is the max continuous temp. They are open from start to after gear up. I only have 225hp at takeoff.
Nice. My first time up in a Beech was this video. I used to know a guy who flew P-38 Lightnings in WW2. He was later the local sales rep for Beechcraft. I took care of his horses one time while he was away on vacation. I would not accept pay for it so he offered a plane ride. That was in a Cessna 150 Commuter.
@mav9000 I hope you get to go up in a Bonanza for real someday. If you're in the Watsonville area some weekend send me a note here and see if it is still airworthy... annual inspection is coming up next month. :-(
Very nice!! My father had a c model from 67 -72 and he took me and brothers flying. I was hooked!! He would swing the yoke over and let me fly. I was ten at the time. I'm now a airline pilot with 25000 hrs and love flying very much. I owe it to my father for taking me flying. I still love those old Bonanzas very much. Thank You for bring back the memories.
@19211926 You're welcome. This plane is a pleasure to fly. This plane was my Grandfather's from 62 to 2005 when I bought it. He'd throw the yoke over to me also and tell me to hold a heading and attitude since I couldn't really see over the panel at first. He turned 100 this year and I can still get him in the front seat for a ride.
Thanks for the comment. It was very quick where I set the DG and field elevation. The checklist never goes away, no matter how long I fly, 31 years now. Especially now! :-)
the beachcraft bonanza is a plane i would love to fly ,i fly an arrow 11,its stable resonably fast and easy to land,whats the bonanza like, your video could have been shot in a piper arrow looks very similar stable like the arrow,i understand the bonanza is very quick ,i dont see a radio on the panel of the bonanza,or VOR/ILS or TRANSPONDER,must be a basic panel,lastly is your aircraft a vtail?thanks for your reply
my dad had a c-35 and it was absolutely the easiest and most fun to fly in ive been in all sorts of Cessna's and all the singles and some of the small twins just don't feel as tight probably the cable linkage instead of rods. anyway great plane
Thanks, it came out much better than I thought it would, just happened to have the camera and the tripod with me that day. The camera was on a tripod belted down in the back seat with it about where a passenger's head would be. Used the seat belt to hold the tripod. Easy to reach and easy to forget about once I started recording since I was alone and had to fly. ;-)
Good luck with the annual. Thanks for the comment, one thing I learned from making this is I don't think I looked around enough, I do now. Watsonville gets busy and not everyone announces position well.
This has an E225 I see. I flew a Navion that had the same engine. Love the classics!
therabbit0 2 weeks ago
Thanks for all the detail in outlining what you're doing, and what switches are for what. So informative! I am a guy who DREAMS of owning a V-tail one day. Too many other responsibilities right now, but one day... In the meantime, I assuage my thirst for flight with FSX (currently about 1600 hrs and over 2800 ldgs...) -- mostly in either an F33A or V35B. I noticed you adjust the RPM quickly upon takeoff -- what RPM do you use for climbout? How high before you start adjusting mixture? THX!!!
denrainwater 9 months ago
@denrainwater The old E225 engine in this plane has a 5 minute limit at redline RPM. I use less simply because I have to make it last and it is quieter for the neighborhood to drop to 2300 which is max continuous. Climbout is full throttle, 2300, full rich, 140 mph, 250fpm cowl flaps closed. That keeps the engine cool. Otherwise the #2 or #4 cylinders will overheat. I don't usually touch the mixture until I get to cruise altitude which is usually only 5 or 6 thousand feet. Keep the dream!
fly44d 9 months ago
@fly44d Thanks again! Now I understand the RPM dump... Does full rich mixture up to 5 or 6 K cost you in power as you ascend? In simulator, I need to start leaning around 3K or I'll notice a little drop-off in power -- wondering if that's a realistic effect... Also, you climb with cowl flaps CLOSED?? I understand your shallow climb angle and higher speed -- but it just flies in the face of such a fundamental principle I thought I KNEW to climb with cowl closed... Thanks for informing me! :-)
denrainwater 9 months ago
@denrainwater It does cost some power not to lean as you climb, but it is more important to keep the cylinder heads cool. Even if you lean as you climb, the manifold pressure will start to drop at some point, that is a function of density altitude. The cowl flaps make a lot of drag, I can't climb with them open at 140 mph. At 140, unless it is really hot outside, its cool enough. 440degF is the max continuous temp. They are open from start to after gear up. I only have 225hp at takeoff.
fly44d 9 months ago
Nice. My first time up in a Beech was this video. I used to know a guy who flew P-38 Lightnings in WW2. He was later the local sales rep for Beechcraft. I took care of his horses one time while he was away on vacation. I would not accept pay for it so he offered a plane ride. That was in a Cessna 150 Commuter.
mav9000 11 months ago
@mav9000 I hope you get to go up in a Bonanza for real someday. If you're in the Watsonville area some weekend send me a note here and see if it is still airworthy... annual inspection is coming up next month. :-(
fly44d 11 months ago
That's awesome. If you ever get to San Diego let me know and I'll buy your fuel for a flight.
kb3skm. Yes I do. I have 12 more years flying for a living and that should be about another 10,000 when I retire. It's be great.
19211926 1 year ago
Very nice!! My father had a c model from 67 -72 and he took me and brothers flying. I was hooked!! He would swing the yoke over and let me fly. I was ten at the time. I'm now a airline pilot with 25000 hrs and love flying very much. I owe it to my father for taking me flying. I still love those old Bonanzas very much. Thank You for bring back the memories.
19211926 1 year ago
@19211926 You're welcome. This plane is a pleasure to fly. This plane was my Grandfather's from 62 to 2005 when I bought it. He'd throw the yoke over to me also and tell me to hold a heading and attitude since I couldn't really see over the panel at first. He turned 100 this year and I can still get him in the front seat for a ride.
fly44d 1 year ago
@19211926 Wow do you really have 25,000 hours?
KB3SKM 1 year ago
Nicely done! Pop-ups let you, the viewer know what's going on in the cabin.
disposable87 1 year ago
Awesome! Hardly anyone takes the effort to explain things on their videos, great job!
pdutube 1 year ago
Nice Video. Looks like a simulator.heehe
felipefreire0652 2 years ago
pretty good,always use the check list,i do and i have been flying 18 years,nice landing as well,dont you bother to align DI and compass?or set QFE?
bowshotace 4 years ago
Thanks for the comment. It was very quick where I set the DG and field elevation. The checklist never goes away, no matter how long I fly, 31 years now. Especially now! :-)
fly44d 4 years ago
the beachcraft bonanza is a plane i would love to fly ,i fly an arrow 11,its stable resonably fast and easy to land,whats the bonanza like, your video could have been shot in a piper arrow looks very similar stable like the arrow,i understand the bonanza is very quick ,i dont see a radio on the panel of the bonanza,or VOR/ILS or TRANSPONDER,must be a basic panel,lastly is your aircraft a vtail?thanks for your reply
bowshotace 4 years ago
my dad had a c-35 and it was absolutely the easiest and most fun to fly in ive been in all sorts of Cessna's and all the singles and some of the small twins just don't feel as tight probably the cable linkage instead of rods. anyway great plane
1Gaumer 4 years ago
lovely Video, congratulations on your V-35 I think is a neat airplane!-very well done video!
skarpar 4 years ago
Great vid. How did you mount the camera? I place my Sony Handicam on the dash, but it's far more intersting to see the cockpit as well.
kreed13134646 4 years ago
Thanks, it came out much better than I thought it would, just happened to have the camera and the tripod with me that day. The camera was on a tripod belted down in the back seat with it about where a passenger's head would be. Used the seat belt to hold the tripod. Easy to reach and easy to forget about once I started recording since I was alone and had to fly. ;-)
fly44d 4 years ago
I'm a student pilot planning to get my ticket in a few months after our bird get's out of the ship for its annual.
TACBTNRCC 4 years ago
Good luck with the annual. Thanks for the comment, one thing I learned from making this is I don't think I looked around enough, I do now. Watsonville gets busy and not everyone announces position well.
fly44d 4 years ago
Good technique.
TACBTNRCC 4 years ago