Some say the hardest thing for an artist to draw is the human hand, because it is the part of our body that we are all most familiar with. Simulating the Beechcraft Bonanza V-tail is like drawing that human hand. Additionally, there are many Bonanza variants through history with owners that
know their airplane in some ways better than they know themselves.
Yet we all interpret life around us differently, including how an airplane feels to each pilot. It is up to us, at A2A, to not just create an airplane that objectively performs in line with the actual airplane, but to capture that human feel and interaction with the real airplane. We have to somehow magically capture that experience that applies to all pilots. And Accu-Sim technology allows us to achieve this better than anything we’ve used before.
Beyond modeling a specific airplane, the Bonanza history is surrounded with tales and stories developed over many decades, some are true and some not. Probably the most common nick name the Bonanza V-tail is known for is being the “doctor killer.” When the Bonanza was first introduced, it was unlike anything anyone has ever seen in the general aviation market. And for the decade following it’s release, successful businessmen and professionals were buying the Bonanza in great numbers. Many of these pilots had primary careers that demanded a great deal of their time, not leaving much room for flying. And like many “weekend warriors” today who spend the whole week sitting behind a desk then go out and play a sport on the weekend, injuries erupt. The same holds true for the busy professional working all week who then decides to occasionally fly a high performance airplane like the Beechcraft Bonanza V-tail.
The V-tail Bonanza was built from World War II fighter technology, which was designed for highly trained professional pilots. And like most Warbirds, the Bonanza want so fly fast, all the time. Unlike general aviation aircraft that were developed in later years to have benign flight characteristics, the Bonanza inherently has all of the challenging qualities of the World War II fighter. From my point of view, flying a Bonanza is just like flying a Warbird. It rumbles, shakes, rattles, is heavy and can bite the low time pilot in a heart beat. Therefore it’s this writer’s opinion that the new pilot should approach flying a V-tail Bonanza exactly the same as approaching an aircraft like a P-51 Mustang. The V-tail Bonanza, like the Warbird, is designed for experienced pilots who take the time to study and fly and operate such an aircraft with organization, patients, and preparedness.
For those pilots who do approach the V-tail Bonanza with the respect it deserves, it will reward the pilot with an experience unlike any other aircraft in the general aviation fleet today. It is for this reason the V-tail Bonanza still stands alone today, as it did on the first day it was introduced to the public.
We hope our work on this aircraft meets and exceeds all of our customers expectations, and also hope this aircraft delivers not weeks or months, but years of excitement, wonder, surprise, and the most complete simulated aviation experience to date. Thank you to all of our customers for allowing us to pursue our dreams, and hopefully help pass our dreams onto you too.
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Wolfgang –
This aircraft is just unbelievable.
After a few training flights to get used to its challenging behaviour, I set the bird to a used status and now I’m a proud owner of a “real” V-Tail. I fly it by the book, have it inspected every 20 flight hours, and it is amazing how the Bonanza is changing over time. (Which of course depends how I treat it.) I only repair stuff after a certain while (leave it yellow) in order to save imaginary costs. With the gauges, for example, I write down how they are behaving (reading too high/low) and take this into consideration while flying rather than “buying” a new gauge straight away.
There was a capital failure once when one of the cylinders broke. The engine continued working, though, there was just a lot of spatter and a drop of power. I installed a new cylinder once back in the garage. In the end it was my fault anyway, since I had to get used to the fact that “actions have consequences”, plus I should have realized it much earlier if I had watched the gauges more closely.
The A2A Comanche is an aircraft to really own as well, but the Bonanza goes a step further.
Accu-sim adds a whole new level of reality to a flight simulation. (READ THE MANUAL, it’s a great read!)
What I wish for is a cost management, however. With real costs for the work and parts, and a budget that is set by the owner, to make it even more challenging. (Having this in an update for all the Accu-sim aircraft would be nice.)
And talking about wishes: I really would like to see gift vouchers in the store. Like 10, 20 or 40 Dollar shopping vouchers.
All in all there is nothing like Accu-sim. And nothing like the Bonanza. I’m so looking forward to A2As next strike!
david3 –
I held off for a long time but finally gave in and purchased the A2A Bonanza. After all, I’d already got a perfectly nice V35 from another developer, but A2A were having a sale so I thought I’d give it a try. I already owned most of A2A’s stuff and have found them to be excellent. But the A2A Bonanza is in a league of its own. The exterior and interior are of fantastically high quality, and the Accusim makes it come to life, but it’s the fluid feeling of flight that I feel while flying the A2A Bonanza that has made it my favourite aircraft in P3D. So much so that (almost annoyingly!) I really don’t feel like flying of my other 200+ aircraft now. If you’re wondering whether to get it, don’t delay like I did: just get it now!
larsdomen –
By far my favorite A2A aircraft. Love every second of flying it.
cesamour –
About a year ago a friend took me up in his real Bonanza – I had never been in a GA before and I was hooked. I’ve been flying simulators since the very first Microsoft sim came out on a 5 1/4 floppy ( I’m dating myself). I also use the other major flight sim and I wish P3D had a simpler/cleaner updater and a more unified/cohesive product installation and update. A2A is the primary reason I use P3D. There is in my view only one other commercial aircraft that keeps me in the P3D arena (high wing 2 engine, great sound).
After experiencing a real flight, I had to buy the V tail. I am so impressed – not only with the product itself but the behind-the-scenes installer/updater and the fact the company is always improving its product. I also recently purchased the Comanche…Flight Sim will be as close as I will get to flying the real thing.
If you purchase this aircraft you will not be disappointed – it is fantastic in every respect. Congratulations on an amazing product.
Kaydet –
Amazing quality single piston, a joy to fly! Thank you A2A
murray_dreyer –
I’m not normally a flyer of single pistons in P3D. That has now changed! Amazing A2A – thank you.
Gryf –
Now I have a problem I love a2a Warbirds but now I can`t stop flying Bonanza.
The best GA I’ve ever flown.