Hello all,
I'm new to the board. There's some great info to browse on this site!
I learned to fly in C172's, and after I got my ticket to learn, I spent time in the club Cherokees and Archers before they went all vanilla a few years ago (insurance) and got rid of all the Pipers. <sigh> So much for variety.
I have a question about the Beech 35's...with all the talk, bad press and disparaging comments (e.g. - 'fork tailed doctor killer'), how is it that there are still so many V-tail enthusiasts?
I've read the rumors. These are supposed to be very nice rides, and easy to control, but, stay away from turbulence and the upper reaches of the published performance envelope. I get it. However, in my neck of the woods (the mountain states) weather pops up while you watch.
Lately, I have been considering a middle-aged V-tail for purchase for a few reasons.
- Relatively inexpensive (to buy and maintain...supposedly)
- Performance
- Capacity
- LOOKS
I know this is like stirring up a hornets nest, but I'm really looking forward to reading all the different perspectives on this. Lust is fogging my glasses.
