Beechcraft Debonair - Extreme Crosswind Landing

We meet Daniel and his 1965 Beechcraft Debonair which is the precurser to the modern Bonanza 36 and then take it up for a flight and experience a very strong crosswind landing.
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[@hobie1613]

Haha it was so funny to see the kids bouncing around in the back and wiggling the rudder at the beginning!

[@hogey74]

I've been listening to him, watching the kids and wishing I had had a childhood involving aircraft :-)

[@tone_bone]

Thats the pilot

[@Rv12_pilot]

Omg hi hobie our first tiktok now KZbin

[@albinhurve5521]

This is by far my favourite series on youtube at the moment! Awesome to see the people behind the flying in the beginning. Really great show! /Albin

[@SquawkVFR1981]

Great guy and pasionate and proud pilot.

[@danjams]

anyone notice the rudder going back and forth when he was giving his flying history in the hangar? LOL I think one of the future pilots was at the controls

[@unclemuir]

To parents that should be a warning to you. Never tie your child with a cargo net in the back of a plane, otherwise you end up with a young man that is a flying fool. You kids want zero gravity? I have a feeling his kids will be aerobatic pilots. Great job Bobby.

[@chrisr4815]

Probably your best guest yet. Loved his story.

[@niklasgrimm8933]

This channel has become my favourite youtube channel in such a short amount of time! I definitely like the concept of interviewing different people about their airplane and stuff and doing a short trip around the local area in their plane afterwards! I hope there are a lot more of these videos to come in the future! Really looking forward to it! Best regards from Germany

[@stephenyehuda5655]

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[@gunnermalik4357]

@Stephen Yehuda instablaster ;)

[@stephenyehuda5655]

@Gunner Malik I really appreciate your reply. I got to the site on google and Im in the hacking process now. Seems to take a while so I will get back to you later with my results.

[@stephenyehuda5655]

@Gunner Malik It worked and I finally got access to my account again. I am so happy:D Thanks so much, you saved my account !

[@gunnermalik4357]

@Stephen Yehuda You are welcome :)

[@PaulAnthonyDuttonUk]

Daniel was one happy chappy... He is a rare breed that knows he is alive and can't stop smiling with his lot. )

[@ericbuhrendorf]

What a nice guy and enthusiastic pilot he was! Great video, wish you did more of a tour around the interior of the plane. Still great. I’m flying a 172 out of Hartford CT if you’re ever up here.

[@transactcredit]

Enjoyed the flight, especially with kids. Way to go dad, great flying. And thanks Bobby.

[@tentimes4]

It was great seeing a Dad bring up his little ones. What a great experience for them. I don't know if Bob realizes how much more confidence and equipment relevant competency he demonstrates when he's doing the flying series vs the sailing. Both are good, but you can see the experience come through in body language, how he comments, when he comments and what he comments on. Keep going on this channel. Right now, you definitely can teach a lot to the public here.

[@michaeljohn8905]

Flying saved my life. I was headed the wrong direction in life and flying has been Instrumental in changing my attitude and heading . PUN INTENDED . Lol. Never want to loose my flight privileges so it’s been a motivator. I’m sure there will be plenty snooty people that will say I shouldn’t even be close to an airplane but for those people I have nothing to say. Life is fool of potholes and flying is the best thing to ever have happened to me 👍 Be safe all !

[@spencerjohnson7103]

"And then....buy a bonanza" I love it

[@joshuakaiser2119]

This is best vid of your series! Daniel couldn't be more proud of his bird and no pilot is as confident as one who puts his/her kids in the back and gets on down the runway. Love the story of his plane being a legacy item for his family. I hope one of those kids (or both) end up flying it one day.

[@darrylhorrocks5688]

A dad out flying with his kids, great video!

[@JamminJere]

Nice job! Great piloting and interview!... ok new shorts for all.. me included

[@fxpthl]

Imagine that, flying with your boys along for the ride! What great Dad! This young man was very calm, cool and collected, showing us how easy flying can be if you've got the right knowledge and experience. Thanks Bobby for allowing us to come along for this ride. Was that the Plano, TX area? Sure was lot so development up there!

[@craigcurlee6428]

Great video ! What a history of flying in his family. Love how his kids are so chill about flying at such a young age.

[@Gregs_World]

Another great video Daniel seems to be a super nice gentleman and a fantastic pilot Nice that he took his kids along for THIS ride happy to see YOUR reaction when he gave them the "zero gravity" experience they love so much Imparting the joy of aviation to your children is a wonderful thing thanks for bringing this to us

[@MichaelLloyd]

Beechcraft should hire Daniel as their ambassador :o) Wow, impressive crosswind landing.

[@toddtorres]

Wonderful video. Thanks Daniel for the history and stories surrounding your Beechcraft Debonair. Great landing for those conditions and the added stress of Flying Doodles cameras recording for all to see.

[@watson0341]

Gee! Bobby is this fella your long lost brother, he's the spitting image of you? Haha! A nice story.👍🇳🇿

[@Cousin.]

@24:25 That was *not* "your worst landing "... *That* was an awesome landing! Good job! Though I was getting a little concerned you might float all the way to Oklahoma. ; )

[@RX7GSLSEowner]

This is my favorite Flying Doodles video, by far, and it was because of the two children who were brought along. Awesome presentation!

[@donteifke7636]

Loved the story and another great video Bobby. I too like the sound of the engine. Very powerful and throaty. My buddies T-34 sounds great as well (same engine I think) Looking forward to your next video. I'll be in the same area in Florida middle of February. If you need someone to hold the camera for you let me know. 😎

[@bobwoodward1089]

Hey, Bobby, let us know when you might be in the upper midwest. Lots of cool and interesting planes in our area (and beautiful countryside around the bluffs of the Mississippi River by us here in Dubuque!) Feel free to bring Laura along if you like as well! ;)

[@jameswikstrom4174]

What a great human interest story. Love to hear stories of how the family got into aviation and then passed it down to their children. The Beech Debonaire is a great airplane with fuel efficiency , speed and range. You get it all in one nice package. Love his two cute boys in the back seat. A crosswind landing in 35 knot winds is no joke. You definitely need to have your “ A” game. A very nice crosswind landing . Look forward to many episodes to come.

[@SWAviatorII]

I have a G-35 Bonanza with the Continental E225. Best airplane I’ve owned. It’s fun to fly, comfortable, economical and easy to work on. Excellent video’!👍🏻

[@krishansen9674]

I enjoyed your video. I am looking at that type of plane. It is a 1960 beachcraft debonair

[@BradColemanisHere]

Anyone else want this guy to be their flight instructor? Super cool flight and plane! Probably my fav. I loved how instructional it was, really. Kids were great too.

[@hakanunal5300]

This one is better than your sail channel, altough no beatiful girls around, if you dont count hot planes.

[@michaelb.8953]

The hot girls are nice, but getting too old to care about them as much and I just love airplanes. I agree that this is his better channel!!!

[@johnorr7386]

I owned 1967 C33 debonair serial CD1099 for 10 years. I absolutely loved that plane and flew it all over Australia. it was a sad day when I had to sell it when I retired.

[@anastaciasiplenko7282]

Nice video!!! And a very nice landing!!!! I liked it so much,!!!

[@jameswikstrom4174]

One of your best videos to date Bobby! I have never heard of the Beechcraft Debonair but it is a very versatile airplane. Handled the crosswind extremely well for a single! I have never hear of an airplane that runs on regular 89 octane gasoline. That has to be a tremendous cost saving when flying. The fuel burn was excellent which helps reduce the cost of flying. Congratulations to Daniel who has managed to get a very good education, started a family and has all of the necessary ratings for a private pilot!

[@keepyourbilsteins]

What an enthusiastic guy Daniel is! Unflappable in that hairy crosswind.

[@fudogwhisperer3590]

I don't know why, but I prefer high wing aircraft to low wing...........As far as stalls, its the accelerated stall in the traffic patter that bite's you...........

[@robertthrailkill1368]

Nice video. My first Beech was a 1961 Deb with IO520 in the 1980s. Now have a1962 P model with V-tail. Both are great airplanes. As you say the Beech does most flying maneuvers very well. Solid well built and predictable performance. I found virtually no difference in performance between straight and V-tail. Still love the thrill of flying every chance I get.

[@throe68]

Nicely done...Daniel if you read this, I applaud your getting the kids involved...who needs video games? lol

[@tnflygirl]

Great video…too bad values of airplanes are crazy right now. I’m looking at buying a debonair right now. Helpful video

[@grumpyjohntxredneckrc6346]

Really Cute Video w/Kids & All, Great Pilot! Thanks

[@adolfoconde5847]

Wow beautiful and Strong , LOOKS in Pretty nice condition !!! 😀😀😀👍👍👍.

[@corvairchris82]

That was a very impressive crosswind landing, Way to go Daniel

[@afterburner2869]

Don’t let him fool you, aviation is extremely expensive. You need deep pockets to own and fly an airplane. You are going to spend in the area of 60 to $70,000 for a Debonair, and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. You will spend a bare minimum of $10,000 to get your private pilots license. Don’t forget about fuel cost for your Debonair. 13 gallons per hour at 4 to 5 dollars per gallon, $65 per hour minimum. Storage fees, annuals, maintenance, insurance, all extremely expensive. It’s for those with deeeeeeep pockets.

[@angelatovar8393]

I respectfully disagree. You can pick up good V-Tail versions of this Debonair for $40K, getting a license from a private instructor could be as cheap as $6K, the throttle can be pulled back to 9 gallons an hour, and AVGAS is selling for as little as $3.35 right now which is a minimum of $30 per hour (depending on where in the country you live). Of course this still isn't chump change so it will take hard work and sacrafice in order to do it, but if you can settle for a cessna 150 instead of a Beechcraft, the plane and fuel could cost half as much. Also, you pay for the flight instruction and training airplane by the hour, you dont have to afford it all up front.

[@niceguy2171]

Want to guarantee a cloudy day? Go flying with Bobby! j/k of course, but it does seem filming day does bring out the weather. Love the Beechcraft's, and a friend has one of the last models of the Debonair, so have a fair bit of time in them. Although rather than a tail mount update, would go with more modern avionics in that one, but a great plane and pilot, and another great story.

[@mikeh720]

I was chuckling about the same thing, the exact opposite happens on his Sailing Doodles channel...turn on camera, hoist anchor, wind dies.

[@niceguy2171]

@@mikeh720 , Yep, it does!

[@ImionsaeXwb77]

Who came here after the deadly crash.....?

[@pssryan]

A fantastic looking Debonair! I can imagine it means so much more after putting the work in yourself. Great video and safe flying!

[@ramsultan9870]

Nice guy. I love that he was explaining things as he fly. One thing I will add. He mentioned "GUMPS" .. He became busy with the landing. So, S is for Seat belts on / and Switches (lights as needed). The rest he mentioned: G: Gas/throttle, U: under carriage (means landing gear is on), M is mixture, P is propeller (adjusted if applicable).. .Great video..

[@yepme6484]

Pilot did good

[@BonanzaBart]

Great video. Nice to hear such enthusiasm for the Debby.

[@onepolarman]

What a landing, thank you guys hope to see more. take care

[@scottboyer8450]

My grandfather also flew bombers is War 2 except in the Pacific around late '44 to '45. He was in B-29's then later B-50's. Also funny you should mention the ground speed of the 150. I remember following an interstate on my first cross country flight and watching cars bellow pass me.

[@johnmcdevitt3683]

Daniel loves his Beechcraft! Thank you

[@stealhty1]

Great footage , alot of flying enthusiasm,No fear for such wind , good skills

[@brd400]

Nice landing brother I love flying on windy days too it's very challenging keep your skills up

[@toppops22]

Great story you told. I agree about the exhaust note on these. I had a LAME pilot call in the other day in a 1956 Vtail Bonanza with the O470 and dual exhaust and I loved the sound as he did a low pass overhead and taxied around my sheds. I have a 182 with the 0470 U and a single exhaust but it doesn’t have the note.

[@lindsaylittle6535]

Nice crosswind skills. Great pilotage. Enjoy every one of your videos.

[@rwbready]

I could see how much he was working for that landing by watching the nose wheel. Good job!

[@alexmac3938]

it was great to see such happy guy!!)) subscribed!))

[@thomasgrove5441]

Hi Daniel, Great to see the whole family having fun with airplanes. Nice hanger!!!

[@johnmajane3731]

I love my Bonanza, it handles cross winds like a champ. One comment you should be holding full aileron into the wind as you are rolling out. I would have expected to land on the upwind main gear. I also always use full flaps but that is a personal preference. 1955 F35. Great job and your kids are little troopers hanging with dad on such a bumpy day.

[@alexandermiller5034]

You can tell that he really loves his bird.. and he takes amazing care of it.. nice man...

[@PilotFun101]

Thank you for sharing! Great plane!! I do still love my Mooney : )

[@CaptCastaway]

Been in a few of those crosswind landings, Great job. Make sure the landings equal the take offs ;) Sundowner and A36... I'm a Beech Bum

[@snocrazee]

I hope he keeps his airplane keys in his pocket. I was waiting to see the prop turn over during the interview. Lol. Does it make you want kids Bob? Thanks for sharing your plane Daniel and Thank you Bob for another great video!

[@ghostindamachine]

What a nice guy! And an outstanding pilot!

[@TheTravel4fun]

Awesome story, video, and flying. Keep up the great tours.

[@chestergood4035]

Tough day, good landing! I loved the fact you brought your sons along....good pilot-good dad

[@par5eagles975]

I'm on the other side of the fence- i would NEVER take my kids out in conditions like that. My wife would cut off my T's if i even suggested it, rightfully so!

[@superskullmaster]

That kid was in the cockpit flipping all kinds of switches.

[@u.s.patriot3415]

Throughly enjoyed the back story/the video as a whole. I personally find the Beech model aircraft, to be built like elegant tanks. Keep up the excellent GA productions Flying Doodles. Happy/Safe Flying to ALL!

[@mikercflyer7383]

Nice video I too got a kick out of the kids future aviators.

[@freakfly23]

I have a 1967 beechcraft musketeer at 2j9 if you're interested.

[@johnrichard6802]

You and Daniel are near look-alikes. Great presentation. He obviously knows what he is doing.

[@rebelyell22]

I need to give you a ride in my 182R once I finish my PPL. I think you'd be impressed

[@brandond5209]

Very good video. Seeing those kids in the plane reminds me of my Dad taking my younger brother and I on trips in his Cherokee. I wish I had done what this guy did and bought it when he sold it. Good memories being made.

[@wakester912]

Loved this video! Nice work to both of you

[@MrSixstring2k]

I love this video, this is what i hope to be doing with my kids by next year and I think debonair for that.

[@rbnhood39]

Bob I’m starting to like the flying doodles a bit more than the sailing doodle. I luv a good doodle.

[@hpijeep]

I really enjoyed how confident he was even during strong winds. Great piloting, great video as always!

[@kathleenlinnell4494]

That’s awesome congratulations Great Looking Plane thanks for Sharing guys Happy safe flights Winchester Mass. here😁

[@quidestnunc9238]

And the Intrusive, Repetitive, Distracting Pseudo-music is necessary...Because ?? Hey, Bobby, we are begging you to delete the distraction, Puh-leez !

[@alejandrogodoy4696]

GREAT story!!! I would Like to see "4" Instrumnts, 1 ON each Corner. SAME Size as ASI bottom left. 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟

[@AClark-gs5gl]

The ONLY things I dislike about this Beech line-up, is the yoke arm and single front door. Regardless of that, most solid made line of GA, SE piston aircraft I've ever flown in.

[@crazycons]

I know this video is old, but I am really curious which STCs he has got and which power settings get him to 160kt cruise. I can see the speed slope windshield and a 2 blade prop. What else is there?

[@jejustissIII]

Miss our old one. N8524M. B33 model I think. Dad took us all over the South West and it was great to fly to Paris, Tx to visit Grandparents from Bellville. Less than two hours vs 6 driving. Sadly, I found out it was wrecked.

[@jamesalsante2388]

This poor guy is gonna have to flow check the whole cockpit TWICE with the babies in there going ham... But it is excellent for safety. I grew up in this type of enviroment for my younger years. I miss it...

[@StrikerSG]

Love bonanzas, and this one is wonderfull.

[@durtyclothes]

I was about the age of his kids when my dad flew his family to Connecticut from California in a v tail bonanza in 1969. Great memories.

[@andreasbacher2695]

Really good landing with this windstrength and the gusts! What is the LDA there?

[@rrrobeltnest7295]

great pilot and baby sitter . thanks for the flight. and interview

[@joelstaib]

17 knot max crosswind rating on a Bonanza, What is it on a Debonair? If the instructor was accurate on “35 straight across” you attempted to land at double your max rating.

[@elisendopruneda2418]

I want to fly just like you do when i start my lessons ive been looking at the debonair or the cessna Cardinal. Whta the max speed on your beechcraft i dont know what to believe the specs say 192mph..

[@iridium130m]

Awesome landing! Great real world lesson on adding in a gust factor to the approach speed!

[@carlosdanger4648]

Never lost a man amazing . My grandad towed infantry gliders

[@lyianx]

You may not need to be "rich" to have a plane, but you do need to be fairly well off, which many of us are not. The way i see it, if i cant afford to buy a house, i cant afford an airplane. And the housing market is garbage right now.

[@donjones1203]

Solid video!

[@SigisTravelVideos]

Damn good landing in that wind.

[@ringoou812]

Bobby looked nervous

[@rigilchrist]

That seems a really flat approach, given the surrounding buildings?

[@trickedouttech321]

Those kids are just trashing that plane while he is talking LMAO.

[@TechViewOpinions]

It never gets old! I know the feeling! I'll be flying soon.