In the hangar this week: not one, not two but three V-tail Bonanzas. These are fairly uncommon planes to begin with, so finding three in one hangar at the same time is a rare occurrence.
The Beechcraft Bonanza is an American built aircraft introduced in 1947. It’s is a six seater, single engine aircraft with six cylinders, and low wing configuration. The model 35 with both retractable landing gear and its signature V-tail elevator-rudder (called a ruddervator), it is one of the more efficient and distinctive private aircraft in the sky. Ruddervators are not the only unique feature on the Bonanza. Here’s an interesting excerpt from Wikipedia:
All Bonanzas have an unusual feature; the yoke and rudder pedals are interconnected by a systems of bungee cords that assist in keeping the airplane incoordinated flight during turns. The bungee system allows the pilot to make coordinated turns using the yoke alone, or with minimal rudder input, during cruise flight. Increased right-rudder pressure is still required on takeoff to overcome engine torque and P-factor. In the landing phase, the bungee system must be overridden by the pilot when making crosswind landings, which require cross-controlled inputs to keep the nose of the airplane aligned with the runway centerline without drifting left or right.
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