Build and Fly a Rubber Powered Bonanza Model Airplane

This video provides the construction and flight testing of my 16 inch span Beechcraft Bonanza built using Ace Whitman plans from 1948. It's turned out to be a great flyer! I apologize for a typo. The airplane was not around in 1936! The first flight of the Bonanza occurred in 1945 with production in 1947. You can find the plans for the model here: outerzone.co.uk/plan_details....
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[@johnmajane3731]

Nice. I own a 1955 Bonanza and it is the nicest flying plane I have ever had the pleasure of piloting.

[@Watchingthevideos99]

Cool! Love the earlier year models. Enjoy!

[@johnmajane3731]

@@Watchingthevideos99 thanks. I build free flight rubber planes also. Love it.

[@hdvades]

Wow! Nice. And that Beechcraft advertisement starting at 3:27, I always thought all adjustable pitch props were made from aluminum. Learn something new all the time.

[@Timroin]

There need to be more Beechcraft bonanza kits

[@Watchingthevideos99]

Oh, totally agree! The Herr kit from Sig is pretty good. I have a video of that build. I've got the Cleveland plan for the Bonanza as a future build. Love the airplane. And it makes a great flying model. Thanks for watching!

[@Edubarca46]

Your Bonanza is absolutely fantastic. One small missing item in my opinion: No landing gear,

[@Watchingthevideos99]

Thank you. For Flying Aces Club Dime Scale competition, landing gear are allowed to be in the retracted position. Landing gear on a model like this adds unnecessary weight, creates drag and are prone to damage so they've been left off for performance reasons. Plug in gear, for display purposes are sometimes done but not something I considered for this model. Thanks for watching!

[@HobiCerdas]

I love the V tail 😃😃😃

[@kyoatbites7865]

that is the coolest VFormer iv ever seen

[@Watchingthevideos99]

Thank you!😁

[@funscalemodels9782]

Beautiful model John and well done on the video

[@Watchingthevideos99]

Thank you!

[@clintonsmith9931]

In late 50 flew in a later(then) model. Lots of fun. In early 60 stood in front of a 36 model. Seemed lots larger. Same man owned both. James Dooley. Those men could fly back then. No radios to speak of. Gas was cheap. Never again.

[@Watchingthevideos99]

Very cool. Yes, a different time for sure. You're fortunate to have flown in one. It's one of my favorite light planes. Thanks for watching.

[@JFlyer1973]

Just seeing this. What a gorgeous build! Thanks for sharing!👍👍👍

[@Watchingthevideos99]

Thank you!

[@Clouddddxjzjs552]

Excellent John!

[@Watchingthevideos99]

Thank you Lindsay. It's a good flyer! Surprised me.

[@mbasiletti]

Really nice build. We need to devise some tricks to get the inkjet print more evenly over silver tissue (same trouble I had on a peanut P-51. The first Model 35 flew in late 1945, btw. Modern design for the time!

[@Watchingthevideos99]

Thank you. And yes, my typo on the date. Thanks for catching me on that. Whooops. I'll do a better job of proofreading my edits. A more recent print on gold tissue was helped out by sanding with 1500 grit sand paper. Wish I knew that when i did this job. Made a big difference.

[@afb911]

The docta Killa!!

[@836dmar]

Yet they fly like a baby buggy. Great planes.

[@user-AdiUtomo]

Mantul kawan

[@iancox7874]

Wow! What a flyer! 1/8” loop?? 🤔 20 - 24 grams? What is the all up weight? I have the wing set built for this. I’m building the fuselage to encase over it, though. The way your wings marry the fuselage is pretty tight! That’s super slick. Now, I want to build 3 more.

[@Watchingthevideos99]

Hi Ian. Yes, flying on a 16 inch braided loop of 1/8. The weight without the rubber motor is 12.68 grams. Your idea with the wing is good. A one-piece wing will be easier to mount. This is a great flying model. I've now nearly lost it twice!

[@iancox7874]

@@Watchingthevideos99 wow. You could add 17 grams electronics and still be considered “trainer weight” for RC flight… 🤔

[@aviatorsandastronauts]

Great video John. What is the device you used to make the canopy?

[@Watchingthevideos99]

Thank you. The vacuum former is a tool used for forming mouth guards. Very hand for forming small canopies and similar parts. It's available on Amazon. Very well made and should last a lifetime. www.amazon.com/Dental-Forming-Machine-Molding-Equipment/dp/B07FKRNWN2/ref=sr_1_6?crid=2738D34ZMFPSQ&keywords=vacuum+former+machine&qid=1679752286&sprefix=vacuum+former%2Caps%2C110&sr=8-6

[@mrratskins]

Where did you get that vacuform machine? I want one! I made one that uses a shop vac for the suction, but it is difficult to operate.

[@Watchingthevideos99]

It's a handy tool but obviously has a size limitation. Like you, I also have homemade larger one. I purchased mine from Amazon. Search "vacuum forming machine" and it will pop up. It's very well made and probably intended for professional use, but I have no regrets spending the money. Good luck and as always, thanks for watching.

[@mrratskins]

@@Watchingthevideos99 The unit looks good to me, but I notice some reviews say it gets too hot and might be a burn/fire hazard. Or is difficult to use. What is your opinion?

[@Watchingthevideos99]

I've never had an issue. I use only PETG plastic. I watch it carefully as it's heating and wait for the sag and then form the canopy. Never any smoke or smell. I'd be curious to know what plastic they were using and how long they left it under the heat.