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Old style VOR loop antenna that is no longer needed. Most people went to the small blades on either side or eliminated it altogether. Later they went to the large forward V shaped combo [VOR LOV GS] antenna near the windshield. Gilley's in Pasadena with the mechanical bulls, as in Mickey? Was he your dad?

Any more F33A videos coming?

Came across your video because I'm in the process of buying an F33A, and looking for videos about it. I agree with the need for a prebuy inspection. Aircraft I'm buying was undergoing annual inspection at the time I showed up. It was the first time that shop had done an annual on the aircraft, so I felt good about that, figuring they wouldn't be motivated to not look at stuff they had skipped in the past. It was signed off as airworthy. Asked if they had boroscoped the cylinders, was assured they had, and that all was fine. Flew with the owner to a mechanic my buyer's agent (well worth his fee... very happy with his service) has dealt with many times over his career (It flew beautifully... first time with my hands on controls od a Bonanza). My mechanic checked it and said, " No... there's two burnt / warped exhaust valves causing low compression in two cylinders... see the pictures of the characteristic discoloration you can see on the valves I took with my boroscope?You can hear the air escaping through the exhaust when doing the compression checks , which means those otherwise acceptabe compression numbers are UNACCEPTABLE." So seller is paying to have that fixed before sale goes through. Also makes me feel reassured when I hear my mechanic that the airplane is otherwise in very good shape. Prebuys using an independent, knowledgable mechanic rule!

Beautiful Bonanza….I own a 1950 B35….

Nice Bonanza and what year plus TT. My Dad had a 1973 B55 baron with this exact interior colors and paint scheme. Blue were yours is Brown and Green were its yellow. Got a brand new A36 from beech facyory in 1975 Brown and Orange with same interior only brown twead inserts. My Dad met your Dad at the airport long ago he had a King Air 100 series. Mr Giley was very nice and sorry to hear og his passing. My Dad also passed in 2015. Thank you for sharing this.

Boy, that’s a pretty airplane Mike!

Thanks for sharing great learnings

Thank you, Mike for these videos on the F33A. You're right, not easy finding these. I appreciate your thoughts on the differences between Mooney and Bonanza. Both great planes with compromises, as per usual. Looking to buy 20J or 33A in the next year and only concern with F33A has been aft CG, so thank you for sharing your experience on trip to Branson. Look forward to more of these videos!

I had a 48 a35 for 7 years that my dad owned for 27 years. He also had a K model and now we partner on a cuby. Love the bonanza line, all really good traveling airplanes.

Nice bird brother! May your pops rest in peace.

You’re gonna love flying the Bonanza. We have an F33A based up north of you at CXO. It’s a really comfortable cross country machine. Enjoy!

I came across your videos a few days ago. I’m actually looking at an F33A this weekend. Are you an ABS member? American Bonanza Society. Lots of information. Also good info can be found on Beechtalk forums. I’m enjoying your videos.

I believe That’s a VOR antenna, nice looking plane

I have N923T, 1960 Debonair. You’re right, not much out there on the straight tail. I also have a GFC500 and dual G5’s. That’s an awesome setup in that airplane!

Isn’t the F33 a debonair, not a bonanza? Excellent video and storytelling!

Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to hearing about the F33.