Re: Bonanza V35A

"pix" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message news:<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>...
> Have not flown the V tail - however a couple of things from flying the A36:
> 
> I understand it gets a bit yaw-rish in turbulence - but if you learn to get
> on the rudders, it will reduce the problem. Light twins can be nearly as
> bad.
> 
> Aft CoG problems affect the A36 as well. It is dangerous in this airplane to
> exceed the rear CoG; however it is easy to avoid - most load systems for the
> aircraft will give a max weight for the rear seats and this will avoid the
> problem. From memory there was a Bonanza website that had some Excel load
> sheets that helped in CoG issues. I actually have an old one sitting around,
> but am reluctant to hand it on due to liability issues...
> 
> Fast plane, very nice handling, easy to land. Complex in maintenance (thus
> expensive). Check out what engine type it has (did the early ones have 470's
> in them????). Pain in the butt to start hot.
> 
> Cheers...John

None of the V-35's or A36's had 470s.
Are you referring to the O-470 or IO-470?
It will have a Cont IO-520 or IO-550.
No problem starting hor if you know what you are doing.

Skyking