![]() 10/21/2018 at 14:01 • Filed to: None | ![]() | ![]() |
I know nothing about aviation except that planes are really cool. I had to throw my favorite car of the show in as well.
I hope you enjoyed these. I had a fun and busy day yesterday, so I am trying to figure out what to do today, and how much Toby should be involved.
![]() 10/21/2018 at 14:20 |
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Both of those Bonanzas, the V-tailed planes, are old, probably early ‘40s models. Neither has the long third window which was standard on later variants.
I have a strong want for one of these, but everyone tells me to wait until I have some hours under my belt. It’s like buying a corvette for your first car.
![]() 10/21/2018 at 20:02 |
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There’s a reason they got nicknamed the doctor killer. They also killed many rockstars.
![]() 10/21/2018 at 20:16 |
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In most cases they were flown beyond Vne (never exceed speed), developed a flutter in the stabilizers which then failed. The problem was addressed with an airworthiness directive which stipulated a repair which prevented the flutter and subsequent structure failure. All of the airworthy aircraft have had this repair. Can’t get an airworthiness certificate without it.
![]() 10/22/2018 at 13:19 |
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That looks like fun! I wish I could have gone