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1977 Beech
Bonanza A36
Jim has been
upgrading this bird since 1996 and it has all the latest
options, even better than new.
The A36 was
introduced in 1968 and is actually a stretched version of the
original airframe so that this machine has double doors for the
club seating as this aircraft can accommodate six passengers.
When first introduced it had a 285hp engine but the 1977 is
fitted with a 300hp six cylinder Continental with a three blade
prop. The best cruise speed is 176Knots and it has a range with
reserve of 914 nautical miles.
It is considered by its pilots as the ultimate single engine
aircraft built with the sturdy and refined standards of a
manufacturer who has built great airplanes throughout its
history. The Beech Bonanza A36 is the fastest, roomiest, most
comfortable airplane in its class. It outruns any other
non-turbocharged single, and its spacious cabin is one third
larger than the best of the competition.
Comments by Jim
Theda.......
John Vanbladeren did the radio work and it is a first class
installation.
The speed brakes are a second generation design by Precise
Flight in Bend. In fact I let them use my airplane to
certify the design. They have now gone to a third
generation design that works almost as well but is easier
(read-cheaper) to install.
The A36 has a high enough gear speed (151 kts) that speed
brakes are really not needed, but they are very handy to have.
Returning to PDX from the South, approach control likes
to bring you in at 2,000 feet over the center of the airport
and then the tower wants you to land on 28R as quickly as
possible because it seems like they always have an airliner or
other fast jet that is coming in also. I can make the
first turn off without abruptly reducing power. By
dropping the gear and extending the speed brakes it will come
down at 2,000 ft per minute at 2,000 RPM plus then you can add
flaps to really land short and slow....Pity the poor Bonanza
pilot behind me if the tower expects him to do the same!!
Another good use for the speed brakes is when landing at a
place like Klamath Falls in the summer you can keep as high as
possible to avoid much of the turbulence then make a fast
decent without going into the yellow arc.
The A36 is not as fast as the V tail but has a bigger baggage
area with two doors (like a suburban) which is great for when
I haul a mechanic and parts around to fix customers equipment.
Great airplane and enjoy flying it.
Jim
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