On 2006-12-05, Danny Dot wrote:
I used to own a 35 model Bonanza (the one with the forked tail). The plane
is unstable in roll, very unstable.

I have about 100 hours in an S-35 Bonanza - and didn't find it in the
least 'very unstable'. Sure, it was no Cessna 172, but I found it much
easier to fly in IMC than say, a Piper Arrow, because the Bonanza tended
to stay where you trimmed it. Mostly, I flew that plane when I needed to
go somewhere IFR. I agree with you entirely that it won't sort itself
out if you start a roll and a novice IFR pilot could easily get into
trouble. Especially in low IMC with a fuel emergency.

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