E-35 Bonanza Restoration

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Key Takeaways:

  • A restored 1947 Beechcraft Bonanza airplane was on display at AirVenture.
  • The Bonanza was a successful aircraft upon its release due to its speed, aesthetics, and practicality.
  • Many original models are still in existence.
  • A video tour of the restored aircraft is available.
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When it first emerged from the factory in 1947, the Beechcraft Bonanza was a thing to behold. Fast, good looking and practical, it was soon a sales hit. Lots of those early models are still out there and at AirVenture this year, E35 owner Jason Fischer had his nicely restored airplane on display. AVweb’s Mark Phelps got a tour and shot this video.

Mark Phelps

Mark Phelps is a senior editor at AVweb. He is an instrument rated private pilot and former owner of a Grumman American AA1B and a V-tail Bonanza.
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