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acehole

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  1. Will it haul 700lbs. for 700nm @70% power(with ifr reserves)? Careful comparing Mooney's & Bo's...
  2. I owned a'65 C model for 7yrs in the 80's(978#Useful load)- fast(148kias),efficient,cramped(esp.lumbar area after 2hr),ok for hauling small kids in the rear,but really only for 2adults.Impressive handling in a level 3 TSRA.Mission changed after kids grew. I owned a Cessna twin for the next 6yr, then owned an A36 Bonanza for 15 yr (ULwas ~1330#;106gal). Beech parts costs are much higher, tho things like bladder replacement require much less labor than redoing a wet wing.Cross country travel at 165ktas & 800nm for up to four adults in the Beech was sheer luxury.CG not a problem if common sense is used. Considering all factors(hanger,insurance,annual/unexpected maint.,panel upgrades,STC's,fuel/oil) yearly expenses for each plane (including the twin) averaged about 3-4 times the hourly fuel costs(excluding engine overhaul).This was for flying ~100 hr/year. Never budget one of these babies on a monthly basis, and keep a big cash reserve ready for surprise AD's, engine, panel & fuselage "glitches". MY ADVICE TO ANY PROSPECTIVE OWNER: CAREFULLY REVIEW ENGINE,PROP,AND AIRFRAME LOGS FOR THE PAST 5 YEARS(get work orders if poss.),and estimate the hourly costs& parts prices involved.(A mechanic can help you do this to help separate fact from fantasy).Most owners never do this simple but valuable prepurchase move.
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