BeechTalk - BT

Username Protected · **Posted:** 02 Jun 2010, 19:35

I adopted N8782A, a B35, three years ago. Its been a love love relationship since. My wife totally does not understand, but she is still the most important thing in my life.

82A has been something of a hangar queen for the last two years as she has been getting a make over. Disassembled and cleaned just about everything in the cabin, Speed Slope windshield, new panel, new wiring and a basic IFR panel. We found airports for years without dual gps and I decided to keep it simple.

If you haven't joined ABS you should, it's the best deal in town. The magazine alone is worth every penny for the maintenance tips. I read every one cover to cover at least twice.

If you are reworking your Bonanza or if you can share information about your project feel free to email me at readleader1@att.net .
I'll post some photos soon.

Frank Davis

Username Protected · **Posted:** 02 Jun 2010, 20:41

welcome.

i couldn't imagine having a project for so long. Good on ya.

Looking forward to Pic's too !

Username Protected · **Posted:** 03 Jun 2010, 19:22

Welcome Frank. BT is the source to gain higher knowledge of Beechcraft birds.
BUTT We need pics :peace:

Username Protected · **Posted:** 04 Jun 2010, 17:25

I do have photos and if this works I'll post more.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 04 Jun 2010, 17:33

This is the panel the day I bought her. 47 Buick styling, cool, but not very user friendly. I learned on the basic T and really wanted to change her over to something more modern. It's hard to see but the panel was painted with a house brush.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 06 Jun 2010, 19:38

These are some of the photos from this past weekend. I'm beginning to get excited because she is getting close to ready to fly. Engine run in about two weeks and finish up the annual, she may fly again before the end of July!

Username Protected · **Posted:** 06 Jun 2010, 20:05

Here are some random shots of the project. I am really proud of the new panel and interior. DIY is the way to go, if you are an A&P with an A&P son. The goal was to reuse everything that was airworthy. My wife says she is impressed, that means we met our goal.

By the way, I originally thought this would take about 6 months. I was very wrong, but have enjoyed every minute of my time with my flying toy.