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    15Jan, 2018
    TIME TO SCRAP HER! To BEECH or Not to BEECH – That is the BONANZA!

    Well, it came down to this inspection.

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    We spent some extensive time looking her over, researching and reading logbooks, AD’s, etc. to *almost* making a decision.  We found 5 MAJOR issues with the Bonanza and these squawks will make or break the decision to part it out or rebuild it.

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    What would YOU DO?

     

    Music featured: “Roam” B-52’s

    Special thanks for Propellerhead Aviation for providing their facility and expertise in this adventure.  If you need work done on your plane, there’s no better place to look than Winter Haven, Florida.  They are a full service maintenance facility that provides not just your typical work, but also specializes in fuel tank rebuild/resealing, pre-purchase inspections, ground up restorations, aircraft rental, AND flight training.  

    For more information, www.propellerheadaviation.com

    Looking for airplane parts? Got parts to sell?  www.hangarswap.com

    Afraid we’re going to part her out? Interested in this 1966 V35TC Bonanza? Contact Rachel at Rachel@hangarswap.com or contact Bill at Bill@propellerheadaviation.com

    26Jun, 2013
    Came across this…Photography and Aviation Related

    I couldn’t resist but to share this photographer with you all.  The pictures that drew me to him were these:

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    Check out his work.

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    If anyone has any other suggestions or submissions of their own artwork, I’d like to compile a calendar for 2014 of them!  Send them to fastaviationfl@gmail.com

     

    *please note that these photos are property of www.kerstenbeck.com*

    18Jun, 2013
    Opening the Crate of Awesomeness!

    By far, one of the COOLEST crates that have ever arrived at our shop showed up the other day.  Instead of telling you what was under the amazing piece of wood, I’ll show you.

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    I’ll give you a hint:  BEECHCRAFT

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    This box hasn’t been open, ever!  We were the first ones to open it since it was assembled.

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    ooooooOOOOOOOOO What’s in there??????

    Ladies and Gentlemen, we have a set of NOS B200 Blades for the electric prop setup on early Beechcraft Bonanza’s.  Around the first 2,000 came with these blades.  (I have the exact number in my IPC but its not near me at the moment)  They are wooden blades that are laminated.  Just a really neat piece of history.  🙂

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    Look at that beauty!!  Some people might not think this is the coolest thing ever, but as an Avgeek and Beech nut, this is something that you never, ever find. Ever. I find it so amazing to just be able to put my greasy pawprints on them.  🙂  I know all my Beechcraft fans out there will love this.

     

    Safe Flying!
    Rach