Welcome to the New Member Forum

Now Gary that was way harsh.

I'm just out here on I-40 watching my wife drive whilst I set back dodging the brickbats.

We can only hope it is a Bonanza so I will have some help fending off the Cessnaites.

So far just an aviator that wants to own a bus.

Good eye Jon, it is from one of the finest aircraft builders, but you missed the second throttle.

Well Ted.....I have to express some concern. As you may have surmised the owner of 630SU needs help against Cessnaites. The reality is that he needs help, but not because of us.

I see from the picture it is not pressurized so it is either a 55 or 58.

Just avoid making further references to Beech vs Cessna and you will be OK. We will help you. We may even give you correct answers to your questions. I am very glad you acknowledge you plane is from ONE of the finest aircraft builders. Some here think their planes are the finest and fail to acknowledge the quality and utility of other owner's planes. (Those are the guys that fly forked tail doctor killers)

Jon,

Thanks for the advice. As the newest guy, I do not want to make any waves. ;) I did not mention any names, but have at times have owned wonderful flying machines from four different persuations and have enjoyed the strengths and utility of each. This one I have had for almost 20 years and have poured way too many dollars into that dark area behind the panel and under the glareshield.

It's a 55.

Don't say 'It is only a 55'....that show weakness and there are some on this site who prey on the weak. A 55 is a fine plane. And it has a tail with the correct configuration.

BTW, making waves on this site has been elevated to an Olympic level sport. Please dive in and join the fray.

If you want to get into airplane discussions there are plenty of us here, including some real pilots like Brian E. Be sure to include Lew when discussing aviation. He is a grump and it is one of the things that gets him awake.

Hey there Ted, For those of us that don't know what you guys are talking about , how about puting it in laymans terms. What do you have there for wings?
When I Googled Cessna 55 , well if I posted the link to it and asked you if that's what you had you'd probably want to punch me out.;)
Post some pictures. Until we meet in person that's all we live on:D

At this speed one picture will probably take 1/2 hr..

Hopefully this picture is attached, I believe that a picture was requested.
Once I find the right coach, I will have to get to work on the folding wing mod so that it will tow better.

Ah Jon,

I said it is a 55 proudly, I believe it was you that added the "only".
I'll let it slide... this time.

Tom,

Only here two days and YOU ARE THE MAN. I don't take any 210 crap off of A1, although Mike and I dutifully pointed out all three of the P210's the flew into OSH. ;)

But we need Jon to come hang with us at OSH. He was the only one to set in the awning with us that didn't get sunburned. I sat right next to the dude for 5 hours, in the shade, and I was torched. He must be made of asbestos.

And he has a keen eye for plane stuff so that adds to the repartee.

JDUB

Just can't set back and not get into this airplane discussion. I flew in Alaska for over 15 years. Not commerical. In my way of thinking every airpalne you guys talk about has the tailwheel on the wrong end. Of course how you use your airpalne must be considered. Have not flown now for 10 years as the lower 48 does not have much of my type of flying. Pavement to pavement is not my type of flying. Thats why we own a Prevost.
Larry W
2000 Royale