E-35 Bonanza Restoration

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Key Takeaways:

  • The Beechcraft Bonanza, introduced in 1947, quickly became a sales success due to its speed, appearance, and practicality.
  • Many early models of the Bonanza are still in operation today.
  • A restored E35 model owned by Jason Fischer was displayed at AirVenture, where *AVweb's* Mark Phelps gave a tour and filmed it.
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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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