I cannot tell you how many times I have encountered potential aircraft buyers who tell me that they love the idea of owning and operating an early Vtail Bonanza, but their (insert CFI, friend, acquaintance) told them that they are too difficult to fly, too dangerous, or too hard to maintain. This is the first part of a series meant to shatter the myth that the "Eseries" Bonanza (19471956) is not an ideal aircraft for General Aviation use.

I am nothing more than a low time private pilot who loves Bonanzas, and I am by no means an expert. Hopefully, this video series will help start the conversation, and perhaps convince new pilots to consider an aircraft that they otherwise wouldn't have. As I mentioned in the video, I highly recommend joining Beechtalk.com and purchasing Lew Gage's book https://americanbonanzasociety.squa... if you would like more information on these amazing machines.

0:00 Introduction and Disclaimer
4:53 Propeller
9:05 Charging System
9:59 Engine
15:07 Fuel Level Check
16:26 Landing Gear
18:46 Fuel System
22:02 Ruddervators
24:55 Engine Preheat
28:35 CBs and Switches
30:14 Emergency Landing Gear Extension
34:53 Flap vs. Gear Switch
41:58 Ignition System
43:00 Fuel Selector and Fuel Quantity
46:57 Other Engine Instruments
49:56 Airspeed Markings
54:15 Misc Panel Components
59:22 Throttle
1:01:15 Cold/Hot Start
1:09:15 Outro