Which is why I'm surprised to hear of a high-horsepower plane like the
Bonanza that DOESN'T use flaps for takeoff. When I saw the video, I
thought for sure that was the reason for the crash.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

I'd be surprised if Beech even published a short field takeoff technique for
the Bonanza. I know for sure they don't for the King Air, even though at one
time they did. It called for takeoff with approach flaps.

I remember getting a revision to the BE90 POH that removed the short field
takeoff technique. I believe it has to do with liability. Does anyone have a
Bonanza POH that is actually up to date with all the revisions? I'm pretty
sure the Bonanza would get in the air in less distance with approach flaps,
but is probably no longer on the POH, just like the KA.

Karl