I BOUGHT a Rare ABANDONED Airplane Sitting For Years

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We travelled down to Spruce Creek Airport in Florida to checkout this 1983 Bonanza B36TC. This plane has sat for around 13 years. The story we were told was that this plane sat under a tree until about a year ago when it was moved to this spot...and for some reason it was washed? We ended up meeting the owner of this plane and he told us the story behind this plane and why it sat for so long. This plane was an awesome find and we can't wait to see what the future holds for it!
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[@schecter6l6]

Jason? Try not to talk so much. Your saying the same things over and over. It gets silly. Congrats the plane looks good so far.

[@kaboom-zf2bl]

btw you have someone spoofing your channel and sending telegram messages to viewers ...

[@CountryCampers]

Please let Joe know we loved his videos and would encourage him to make more.....

[@lxturtle1898]

Jason & Harrison - Thanks for your work to convey my Dad's passion for aviation & N34TP in the story! I wrote a long comment below, but you did great job showcasing just how much the plane meant to our family.

[@bernardanderson3758]

Jason I’ll have a Buyer when you get it done

[@lxturtle1898]

I’m the son of Tom, who owned the plane for 39 years & Jason references in the video. First, a genuine thank you to, Jason & Harrison, for an amazing job helping pay homage to and helping my Dad share the story of N34TP. Thank you for honoring him in such an incredible way. As an inventor & engineer, my Dad is the most meticulous & passionate person I’ve ever known. I was 3-years old when my dad bought the plane, so nearly every childhood memory I have is intertwined with “Princess.” (My Mom & Dad named each of their planes.) As I watched Jason & Harrison tell the story of the plane and so many things came rushing back: 1. The sound of the master avionics switch brought me to tears. I haven’t heard that fast clicking sound in 20-years. (Timestamp: 49:09) 2. I can still remember the smell of the fuel, when I stuck the little cup into the test hole during pre-fight checks. 3. The reason the underside of the plane looks so good is because I was the only kid whose Saturday chore was using foaming “Scrubbing Bubbles” to clean the plane’s undercarriage at 7-years old :) One of my favorite stories of flying with my Dad was our trip to Oshkosh in 1989 (or 1990) for the annual airshow. We would camp next to the plane and my dad wanted to get one of the best spots possible. (Those of you who have camped at Oshkosh know just how many rows of planes there are and the long walk each day.) So at 7 or 8 years old, I hopped out of the plane after landing and my dad gave me a handheld walkie-talkie. I was on a mission, I had to find the best spot. I went from row to row while my dad was still taxiing and found it…a spot all the way up in Row 8! I was ecstatic and didn’t pay attention to the orange cone in the middle of the spot. I radioed Dad and told him to taxi up to Row 8. A few minutes later he emerged at the end of the row and I started marshaling him in. As he turned into the spot, he gradually had to give it more power…then more power….then more power….eventually getting it in. (Apparently the orange cone was marking a low-lying area in the grass.) After Dad shut down the engine and popped the door open, a friendly guy emerged from behind the plane and walked up to my dad. He greeted my dad with a friendly “Welcome to Oshkosh! That’s an incredible plane!” My dad, knowing the brotherhood amongst the aviation community replied, “Well thank you! She’s a Bonanza B36TC!” The guy responded back - “Great…now can you come help me put my tent back up?” (Apparently those turbochargers work pretty well!) I’ll find time to add more memories here, but I’m so grateful another pilot will get the opportunity to enjoy what was a major part of my childhood. (Reposted comment at request of Jason)

[@rebuildrescue]

It was on honor to tell your families story and how a little airplane can mean so much. I’m looking forward to meeting you all some day !

[@goodaggie]

What a wonderful story. It makes the video complete!🤩

[@patrickbrookings]

This was an amazing video which really brought me to tears about the story behind it, as well as your reply here. Your dad obviously took very much pride in that plane and took good care of it. And it's awesome that it will be flying again once more ❤

[@vincentrusso4332]

That's awesome brother!!

[@walter2990]

Good times and great memories! Blessings to your Father, to you, and to all of your siblings! Time spent with family are priceless, so keep making more of them!!

[@SFWDalmont]

A&P and lifetime Bonanza fan here. Let me tell you, that is a once in a lifetime find. Bring that one home to mom, put a ring on her, and keep her for life! You'd have to pry that plane away from me with a crowbar, absolute dream airplane.

[@rebuildrescue]

Couldn't have said it better myself!

[@stephencastello6553]

The speed of an early wardbird, the reliability of Beechcraft and the room for the family. It's a piston aviators dream plane.

[@MichaelSiegle]

I’m gonna get me one a dem! 👌

[@krishansen9674]

I own a 1960 Beechcraft Debonair 35-33 with the io470J. I will not sell it tell I can’t fly it anymore. The plane you found is once is a lifetime find it truly is a Cadillac. This is the best plane you have picked up.

[@wingwatchersaviation]

Wow..that's one heck of a find!!

[@dani206.]

PLEASE do not change the cockpit! It looks so good as it is.. :)

[@portaltwo]

Agree!!! 👍

[@kenseymour7822]

AMEN

[@johnaikema1055]

agreed. big shoes to fill to make the panel look so perfect.

[@flyingwithjp4018]

I agree 💯

[@Farmer1277]

They sold it 🤷‍♂️

[@Tehlongcat]

This is definitely the coolest plane you’ve gotten since the 401. Absolute keeper!

[@rickc303]

No keeper, already sold. Just a flipper

[@Tehlongcat]

@@rickc303 😭

[@bhaebe6671]

SURPRISED it wasn't flown home the same day.

[@CaptainDreww110]

Been to Spruce Creek a bunch of times to go get food and walk around and look at all the planes. Always noticed this Bonanza just sitting around, very cool to see what a hidden gem it really is! Glad it will be flying sooner than later again!

[@ingresswizard9044]

Absolutely no way I would ever sell this airplane. This will be the best airplane you will ever own. If you sell it you WILL regret it forever.

[@Ravi-ts2kx]

Dude, what a time capsule! I literally bursted into laughter when I saw the fuel, absolutely unreal. If an abandoned airplane had a chance of flying again, this one is at the top of the list! What a great steal, happy for you!

[@Koheeba]

That paint scheme immediately made me think, what Florida sheriff office owned that plane?

[@lxturtle1898]

Owner's son here...the original paint scheme can be seen in the photo (Timestamp: 13:16). That's why the custom carpets in the video are the color they are.

[@kwhite145]

@@lxturtle1898 Sorry about your loss I lost my Mom in August

[@robertpatterson8643]

🤣😂🤣😂

[@robertpatterson8643]

😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@gendaminoru3195]

or a rabid ND fan. I saw some Lears from old notable ND alum athletes in this color scheme.

[@buddyyaussy5772]

Man ... This is like finding a 67 corvette under a tarp in a barn that grandpa bought and never drove.

[@danl.909]

My immediate thought was "Split-window, Stingray coupe.” This is my dream airplane. If I had it and the weather was too ugly for flying, it go out to the airport just to sit in it and whisper sweet nothings to it. What a doll.❤

[@haleskj]

Great find. However, you only need the fuel pump to prime the engine before start. If the pump is on it's running way too rich. Thus the smoke. Also, that's why it didn't shut down after the 1st start up. Good Luck!

[@robertdmoore2592]

I totally agree nearly 30yrs Beechcraft maintenance just use the pump to prime it then shut it off. To bad you sold it that's a Cherry!!!

[@danpolk]

I don’t think he had the alternator switched on, either.

[@glennoc8585]

@@haleskj so it's an electric pump then runs on mechanical?

[@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017]

@@danpolk Is that normal to have a separate power switch for the alternator?

[@theredkitechannel3194]

I love that the prop tips have the same paint scheme as the rest of the plane!

[@twillison8824]

It sure is pretty cool

[@fretlessfender]

You gotta love the build quality! I mean 13 years of just sitting there and then... 2 prop strokes.... You can tell it is built as a labour of love, it screams at me through the screen of my bloody phone! Love this!

[@dandahermitseals5582]

Should prelube those cylinders.

[@gatorflight74]

God I would pamper that plane like it was my first child. What an awesome plane!

[@wraithconscience]

Kudos to the former owner -- a well maintained plane will last a lot longer than a poorly maintained one. Glad this beauty survived the Florida sun and is going to a good home!

[@andrewhafley9752]

I just started an A&P apprenticeship in large part because of this channel and specifically the 401

[@Bench485]

J you know Sam is shaking his head up above..... "My Goodness this guy...." Rest in Power Sam....

[@adeveo9067]

*Rest in Peace

[@ballstothewallz]

@@adeveo9067 You should know better than to dog on someone showing respect to the dead. Not everyone follows the same sheep as you, Disgrace.

[@mheijn2724]

Ooh wauw, keep this plane also for missions. The bonanza can start soon flying with a purpose. What a beauty!!

[@richcarrCCC]

Bittersweet Bonanza, but truly a genuine Unicorn esp. w/1400 hrs. My belated condolences to the PO on the passing of his beloved wife...that part of the story hit me hard and his sentimental attachment to the airplane made it this all the more of a heartfelt story. Continued good luck and Godspeed.

[@williamconner9407]

Not everything has to be today's state of the art - I'd leave that entire panel alone!

[@ischmidt]

That thing is mint beyond belief! It's like a barn find with no rodent damage, no rust, and a brand new interior. That just doesn't happen.

[@johncrechiola1592]

What an amazing find! It's unfortunate the circumstances of the seller having to sell the aircraft, but I'm sure he will be happy to know that someone will get to enjoy it. That interior is amazing, and honestly, I wouldn't even change the interior, it's pretty mint the way it is.

[@K3MU3L]

I absolutely love the character of this plane! I would not change anything on it! Absolutely LOVE IT!

[@GhostU023]

If ever there was an aircraft you should keep, its this one lol!!

[@rebuildrescue]

Awesome! Thank you for watching!

[@travelenman60]

My Dad had a C model V tail, I called him to ask him if his burned oil, he advised that his burned oil like no other, he tried to slow the oil burn down but it just burned oil. My Dad is 94 and loved flying, I. The only one in my family that picked up flying, I have 40 acres south of Tulsa Oklahoma, I fly ultra light aircraft off of my land. ( Tukan Trikes)

[@inverted_attitude]

Very happy for you guys and your find! Some good Karma there. You deserved that and the plane deserved you. Thank you for keeping them flying.

[@Youngberg1000]

Love the color. Please keep it green!! Really glad you rescued her.

[@Frantikplays]

when you get this thing up in the air you should take Tom up with you so he can relive some of those memories!

[@dburton7929]

The find of a lifetime…… Beautiful !!

[@nmoconnors]

Dont change the interior this is so rare and clean just repaint it and semd it off no need to spend money on the looks just the mechanical opponents thanks for the video!

[@spdaltid]

Cool airplane. Small Word-Police point: Yaw or shimmy "Damper".... not "Dampener".

[@michaelschubel6330]

@@spdaltid Yeah… a ‘dampener’ would suggest something that sprays water. This word misuse is one of my pet peaves…

[@foxstrangler]

What a fantastic find, even more as it's Florida. Anyone would be proud to own that.

[@gjurczyc]

You really should salute the owner in the care level. I have a barely used 2001 Mastercraft stored indoors. Showroom. Just like this plane. SALUTE BONANZA MAN!

[@alrad5686]

What a find! Great plane is such awesome condition. With some TLC that will provide many fun hours of flying. Great find Jason.

[@ahdennis]

Please keep the panel original as long as you can! Those old King indicators are so cool to look at, especially when you have the autopilot engaged! Much more charming than modern glass and they seem to just work forever!!

[@Robo-el1ys]

This the best kept plane ive ever seen on this channel.

[@Tom_Emody]

You can’t get anything from 1982 that looks as good as that. It definitely looks like it was kept inside….if not, wow what a beauty. ….Tom

[@steve-real]

You finally bought a good one. Huzzah!

[@johnnunn8688]

Don’t speak too soon.

[@steve-real]

@@johnnunn8688 lol 😆

[@RusscanFLY]

Such a nice Airplane! When you open the door and I saw that interior, I started salivating! What a beautiful iconic airplane for sure. Very nice. I hope it goes to a nice home, and people get to fly all over the place and enjoy it and make incredible memories. Take care.

[@coldsamon]

N34TP is currently assigned and registered to a Bell 407 helicopter.

[@joshdye4609]

Yeah how does that happen?

[@coldsamon]

​​@@joshdye4609 Registration allowed to expire FAA reassigned.

[@guyschaefer9847]

The license numbers have to be renewed every so often. If it is not renewed the FAA will eventually reassign it. That's probably why.

[@coldsamon]

@@guyschaefer9847 Yeah. A FAA serial number inquiry shows it's now N223KW. Registered to "MEDIC CHOPPERS LLC" in Arizona.

[@MarkLindstrom-kg7qo]

@@guyschaefer9847 FAA had a 5yr renewal. Someone didn't pay the $5 so now needs the N number repainted. Costly mistake

[@machinetoolcommerce9375]

Amazing what a great story. I would have loved to buy the plane. This was such a find!

[@countvond233]

Killer color scheme. That green is epic!!

[@vanillagarilla965]

Unbelievably clean aircraft, very happy for you guys too come across this thing . 👍🏻👍🏻

[@kevincozens6837]

That plane looks amazing as it is. It has an amazing set of instrumentation in the panel. Looks like we may be disappointed to find there are no birds nests inside the air frame. At 19:54 there is a sign that says "No acrobatic manuvers approved except those in the flight manual.". Inquiring minds want to know what acrobatic maneuvers are approved. :) One suggestion. Take the previous owner up for a flight after the plane is flying again.

[@stevetealey2804]

You got so lucky with that plain omg that is so clean inside great video keep them coming.

[@jimjenkins3313]

Such a great find Jason, I had no doubt it would fire right up. And of course and bird next had to come flying out, par for the course. Congratulations Amigo!

[@steve9173]

I wouldn't touch that panel. It's like a time machine. Beautiful airplane!😀

[@Andrew-sv6zq]

Really awesome story. I'm glad to see such a wonderful plane come back to life.

[@WINGMANIII]

I'm so jealous. Had a stroke in 2012, and now get bouts of vertigo, so I cannot fly anymore. Watching your channel really makes me long to fly again.

[@daviderbs8070]

Jason! You found a diamond in the ruff, a gold nugget! Keep this one and sell some of the others! I would keep this one forever!

[@rebuildrescue]

Oh man I really wish I could

[@jackhaskins6855]

You'll regret selling that one. You even called it a Unicorn.

[@TheKec789]

Want to keep those rubber door seals that nice forever? Use GPL-105 oil on them. It's a little spendy, but a little goes a long way and they'll stay soft and never get brittle.

[@Xdonald331]

That Commander in the back is looking good. You need to do one of those

[@pilotone]

This is an absolutely amazing video. Really good plane. Awesome story, can't wait until the plane will be flying. Thanks 👍 Fly Safe.

[@rebuildrescue]

Great to hear! It was awesome finding this gem!

[@davekimbler2308]

Why in the world would you sell it ? It's perfect to haul Vets around the country for Dr.'s appointments and such !

[@SkruxLabs-vq4ho]

I would keep this thing man. What a beauty.

[@isaacwright6164]

keep it as is...interior is super cool. touch up the paint, Maybe modern GPS

[@Grootman]

hmmm I don''t even think I would put glass on this one. It is just such a beaut!!!!

[@kristenkylemack9477]

The first plane I ever flew in was a Beach Craft! This plane is a sweetheart 💕 That would be a keeper!❤❤❤

[@ils360]

I think this is the one you keep my dude! 😊 You're always looking for the one that you keep for yourself I think you just found it!

[@gmhard]

The days of old steam gauge aviation still need to be appreciated especially in high performance aircraft in my opinion! While everything is prone to failure at a moments notice I’d trust an ole steam gauge way before any electronic device. I believe electronics have their advantages but there’s always an iPad for those tasks. Like was said earlier!, definitely keep the panel. The aviate and navigate part is slowly being turned over to electronics slowly but surely and the two are becoming a lost art with everything the electronics do.

[@johngilfillan2871]

Amazing how quickly it started,and how free it ran, smoke was only to be expected with tight rings,and some lube put down the bores. Bet you, you must have been really tempted to taxi it

[@kennyjohnson3837]

It hasn't sit outside 12 years and look that clean

[@johnhenninger1980]

nfw

[@greggsvintageworkshop8974]

Jason that is a fantastic airplane. The interior looked like a time capsule, in brand new condition! It fired right up, much easier than I thought it would, and I assumed it would start easily, just not that easily! What a fantastic purchase.

[@jimzenner7057]

Kept waiting for the shoe to drop, no shoe droppage! Nice!

[@rebuildrescue]

Exciting stuff!

[@alancrowley7991]

What an beauty, you would be mad not to keep this one Jason!!👌My guess two turn to Start, Starting off the button after that long is an indication of its condition..

[@piperpilot72]

Nice Bo! But that elevator looks like it’s loaded with filiform corrosion. (Pin worm pattern). That spinners not legal. (Can’t have a chrome plated spinner). When you do the gear, drop the struts off completely and do the middle seal. If that seal fails the gear possibly partially collapse and take out the wing skin when the gear retracts. It’s smoking because you have the boost pump on. Turn the boost pump off before you start. Youre flooding the engine and that’s why it wouldn’t shut down when you pulled the mixture.

[@MiguelAlejandro1969]

Verte good info. I hope see these.

[@donf3739]

42:40 All of that Marvel Mystery Oil he poured in there had to burn off too.

[@quietobserver4636]

Curiosity is killing me. What's story behind the chrome spinner being illegal.

[@tylerp6375]

@@quietobserver4636 I think they are assuming it was unapproved and chromed. If it is FAA-approved it’s totally legal.

[@piperpilot72]

@@quietobserver4636 it causes imbrittalment (weakens the aluminum) and the chrome itself can mask cracks. So having a weakened spinner on a prop going 2700rpm coming off in flight can be a safety issue.

[@Marcello1b]

What a beautiful sound!! Congratulations! Excellent buy!

[@rebuildrescue]

Thank you👍🏻

[@raymondlezina]

I believe the elevators are magnesium on this year and model. Can be super expensive to reskin!

[@spannaspinna]

I thought that was only the v tail ?

[@raylezina7616]

@@spannaspinna up until 2014 all conventional tail bonanza said magnesium elevators

[@spannaspinna]

@@raylezina7616 ah Rodger

[@thewrenchreviews9986]

Sell that dream liner? That is dedication to the cause sir. A one in how many shot to come across an aircraft like that. Impressive to say the least.

[@jamesharkness1058]

What a find!

[@TNova-rd5ji]

No kidding!

[@martineastburn3679]

Not peaking - I suspect on first try and sounds fantastic. What a beautiful machine that is. A Wow for certain.

[@joshcox8785]

Awesome to see this on the channel. Every time I fly into the creek I wonder about that airplane, seems like it's been there forever.

[@donf3739]

Of course it smoked for a while. Did you forget about all that Marvel Mystery Oil you poured down in there? Beautiful old bird. I want one.

[@ShawnPossible]

Wow, Jason. What a find. Congratulations to the lucky owner. Have a safe and awesome weekend everyone. See you next week.

[@larryburwell8550]

wow beautiful clean airplane and it cranked right up remarkible!! great find

[@debatelordx]

Maybe finish one plane before getting another hoopty?

[@BrittneyBrinsfield]

Absolutely great chance! And absolutely a beautiful aircraft that was cared for meticulously. You lucky son of a gun!

[@eugeneweaver3199]

50/50 chance of starting. Beautiful find!

[@bsjcook]

I had the pleasure to own and rebuild (following a gear up landing by previous owner) Beach Bonanza ser numer 62 (N80462). Flew it for many years ... a great old airplane. Happened to land it in Wichita and the tower guy said while on roll out: Wow it's been a long time since I've seen that plane!

[@dgmills5351]

Jason, that beechctaft is so sweet! To check cylinders and fuel then fire it up after just 2 rotations of the Prop was amazing! 👍🤗🙏🏻👏😎🌟🛫

[@malghawazi]

the interior is a relic, it's best to be untouched. Thanks for the great video

[@travlnchaz239]

My dad lives there such a great spot

[@PC-uh6hk]

As I watched you go through this plane and everything about it seemed nearly perfect, I remember starting to look for one like it just before COVID-19 came to America and had sold my house to relocate to Grand Junction, Colorado and rent a place to stay while I looked for a home to buy and a plane. My plan came to a halt when the pandemic shut Colorado down for months and I ended up spending my money for a plane on rent and food and necessities and my way out of Colorado and back to New Hampshire. I'm now in Holiday, Florida and work in Homosassa Springs as a master barber getting back on my feet still with the dream of owning my own plane. I watched with tears in my eyes thinking theres probably at least one more out there in very good condition for me.

[@NickManCuso59]

I don't understand why someone would abandon an expensive airplane like this. It's beyond me !

[@james94582]

I know I've found some that have been abandoned due to the owner passing and the family not caring about it or not knowing where it even was..

[@jwrockets]

Owner's wife got cancer.

[@lxturtle1898]

Owner's son here....Jason did a great job sharing my family's story and the passing of my mom at a very early age. They loved flying together and priorities simply changed. The plane was never far from our home and we saw it often; the time for flying had simply passed. Truly grateful another family will have the opportunity to create memories in it, just as it was intertwined throughout my entire childhood.

[@WHBVERDE69]

Dang! I live at 7fl6 and always see that plane there! Never knew it was abandoned!

[@johnaikema1055]

that is way to good to be true. it fired up like it ran yesterday. Tom is a gentleman.

[@purdne123]

Once this beautiful gem gets flying again, I hope the new owner will invite the original owner up flying it again.

[@dougww1ectebow]

What a find. My uncle had a V tail Bonanza that was such a little hot rod. Loved flying in it. If that was my plane, I'd leave the panel as is. I predict it will start right up.

[@miigeebeatz]

The green and gold is amazing love the colour

[@30dipstick]

What a great find! Congratulations.

[@chrismartin3305]

I honestly love the paint scheme on this plane

[@macedindu829]

I honestly couldn't believe it when I saw that interior. That thing was sitting outside and it looked like THAT?! Insane.

[@wombatillo]

That plane is so beautiful.

[@Justin-hz8bh]

KEEP THIS ONE.

[@masterplumber8610]

What a gem! Congratulations

[@richardthomas1743]

Good morning and thumbs UP!!

[@rebuildrescue]

Good morning! Thank you for spending your Saturday mornings with us 👍🏻

[@SteveGoodmansen]

@@rebuildrescuethese are like my Saturday morning cartoons. Love the channel

[@auhs70]

I would really like to own one of these. Such a great aircraft. Fast and reliable.

[@FulsomeMcGinley]

I think your next T-shirt should say “Good to go”. It’s a bit of a catchphrase.

[@johnfitzpatrick2469]

"That's a diamond in the ruff" G,day from Sydney Australia. Very nice plane: would be nice to see it through annual inspection. Points of interest * Wheel struts seals * Control cables * ADSB * Any outstanding ADs * Change over nav lights to LEDs 🫣🇦🇺

[@marinegunner7481]

I’d 100% fly it with the original steam gages. Glass panel would be nice but I learned to fly using the old school panel. I’d be right at home.