I still have to come back and watch this video from time to time because I have not had any luck in locating N4311D, the Excalibur my dad gave me my first flying lessons in when I was 12 years old, in 1963.
The Twin Bonanza is still as incredible as it was when first delivered decades ago. I'm just happy I'm not paying for 100LL and annuals these days. I suspect it would cost more than my Cessna 150/150 is worth :)
My Boss took me in his from Nashville Inter. to go get a company car in Alabama. After takeoff I asked him why he did not use flaps he said with 700hp you don't need flaps.
Don't know about "more stable." Hard to know that that means, really. They are solid. I've owned two Barons as well. The T-Bone has a heavier feel -- slower in roll response, for sure. The Baron is more nimble. Perhaps that's what is meant by more or less stable.
Both fly wonderfully. Well, they are Beechcraft planes. The Beech 18 is bigger, and heavier, but it flies great, too.
I flew U-8s (among other F/W aircraft) in the Army (U-8, RU-8D, U-8G, U-8F). I even flew a great T-Bone (N1600G) for an Atlanta-based company back in the 1970s. Fine, fine airplanes.
The only problem I ever had in a Twin Bonanza (RU8-D) was a battery explosion over Cambodia in 1970. That was dicey.
BTW: Ed Swearingen is an old friend of mine. He developed the Merlin turboprop from the Model 50 Twin Bonanza.
Yes, that plane has the GO-480s. Great engines. Just run them the right way, and they last a long time.
After I sold that plane I had a TN A36 for several years. Now I'm flying an E55 Baron. Faster and more efficient, but not nearly as roomy, nor as cool, as the T-Bone.
As nice as the vid is, my only complaint is that the actual takeoff footage wasn't captured. That's the best moment to hear a T-bone, at full throttle with the GO-480s screaming bloody murder! The flybys were done at low RPM.
@geeoh480 I don't think so, the 340s have a different intake inlet, shaped like a half-moon. This one's got the open inlets so I guess it's the 295 HP GO-480s, normally aspirated.
I'm glad you enjoyed it. I really loved that plane. I'm flying a turbonormalized A36 Bonanza now. (And, I'll visit Argentina for the first time this summer!)
Love the geared Lyc's, individual stacks (header) right into those augmentors! One of the sweetest rarest sounds in the air. Not cheap these days, thanks for sharing.
These are normally-aspirated GO-480s. They have pressure carbs, which automatically lean the engines at altitude. This works very well, but the engines can be operated lean of peak, also. The geared engines turn the props slowly, making for very quiet flight in the cabin.
hace igualito a un mentor t-34
TheSaxo82 1 month ago
I still have to come back and watch this video from time to time because I have not had any luck in locating N4311D, the Excalibur my dad gave me my first flying lessons in when I was 12 years old, in 1963.
The Twin Bonanza is still as incredible as it was when first delivered decades ago. I'm just happy I'm not paying for 100LL and annuals these days. I suspect it would cost more than my Cessna 150/150 is worth :)
Google N4311D and find it on my Flickr account
wwwHighAboveTexas 7 months ago
I think the 480's sound better than a rolls merlin or allison even. they have a growl that other engines dont have.
kirkconway 10 months ago
In my opinion this is the BEST video on Twin Bonanza here in Youtube.
MAYINSANTI 10 months ago
My Boss took me in his from Nashville Inter. to go get a company car in Alabama. After takeoff I asked him why he did not use flaps he said with 700hp you don't need flaps.
atom2009 1 year ago
Don't know about "more stable." Hard to know that that means, really. They are solid. I've owned two Barons as well. The T-Bone has a heavier feel -- slower in roll response, for sure. The Baron is more nimble. Perhaps that's what is meant by more or less stable.
Both fly wonderfully. Well, they are Beechcraft planes. The Beech 18 is bigger, and heavier, but it flies great, too.
tgguntalk 1 year ago
Ive heard it said that these twin bonanza's are more stable than a Baron? What say you?
Michael4yah 1 year ago
I flew U-8s (among other F/W aircraft) in the Army (U-8, RU-8D, U-8G, U-8F). I even flew a great T-Bone (N1600G) for an Atlanta-based company back in the 1970s. Fine, fine airplanes.
The only problem I ever had in a Twin Bonanza (RU8-D) was a battery explosion over Cambodia in 1970. That was dicey.
BTW: Ed Swearingen is an old friend of mine. He developed the Merlin turboprop from the Model 50 Twin Bonanza.
FireLookoutOregon 1 year ago
Yes, that plane has the GO-480s. Great engines. Just run them the right way, and they last a long time.
After I sold that plane I had a TN A36 for several years. Now I'm flying an E55 Baron. Faster and more efficient, but not nearly as roomy, nor as cool, as the T-Bone.
tgguntalk 2 years ago
You are correct, must be that the GSO-480 was an option as they were available in the Queen Air 65 and Aero Commander 680/720
geeoh480 2 years ago
As nice as the vid is, my only complaint is that the actual takeoff footage wasn't captured. That's the best moment to hear a T-bone, at full throttle with the GO-480s screaming bloody murder! The flybys were done at low RPM.
hodgejr 2 years ago
If this a 1960 D50C, they should have GSO-480's, which are supercharged @ 340 HP
geeoh480 2 years ago
@geeoh480 I don't think so, the 340s have a different intake inlet, shaped like a half-moon. This one's got the open inlets so I guess it's the 295 HP GO-480s, normally aspirated.
hodgejr 2 years ago
if only I had the dough...
flyboy8492 2 years ago
I'm glad you enjoyed it. I really loved that plane. I'm flying a turbonormalized A36 Bonanza now. (And, I'll visit Argentina for the first time this summer!)
tgguntalk 3 years ago
I flew a D50C doing cargo. A lot of hours, I love this airplane. Thanks from Argentina for remember me a better times...
alvarezpilot 3 years ago
Thanks again..
alvarezpilot 3 years ago
very nice video and plane, thanks
dbowie2007 3 years ago
Sweeeet!!!!
b35av8r 3 years ago
Love the geared Lyc's, individual stacks (header) right into those augmentors! One of the sweetest rarest sounds in the air. Not cheap these days, thanks for sharing.
tboltjohn 3 years ago
I forgot to add, the T-Bone my dad flew was N4311D,an Excalibur. These were built to last 100 years I suspect...
tuutuutango 3 years ago
Big engines, big props, big sound... I learned how to fly in a T-Bone when I was 10... Check my bio...
5 Stars by the way.
tuutuutango 3 years ago
Gotta love those Augmentor's! Sounds great...does she run IGSO-480's or 540's like the Queen-Air?
juzzi07 3 years ago
These are normally-aspirated GO-480s. They have pressure carbs, which automatically lean the engines at altitude. This works very well, but the engines can be operated lean of peak, also. The geared engines turn the props slowly, making for very quiet flight in the cabin.
tgguntalk 3 years ago
Gotta love those Augmentor's! Sounds great...does she run IGSO-480's or 540's like the Queen-Air?
juzzi07 3 years ago
Cool.
Weapon01 3 years ago