I bought my own airplane!! Meet "Debi" the 1966 C33A Beechcraft Debonair 

So happy there are many new subscribers here! Appreciate the support and want to introduce myself. A background about me, I’m an over 1000 hour CFI as well as an Instrument Rated Commercial Pilot ASEL/MEL and Ferry Pilot for Premier Aircraft Sales. I have over 500 hours in high performance aircraft, and absolutely love learning anything in aviation. My next goal is my Seaplane Rating, as well as work on my AMP so I may understand my aircraft to a higher level, as well as work on it! Please keep comments kind, and remember not to judge a book by its cover. After Post Notes Yes this is a McCauley Prop, not Hartzell! The IO520 produces 285HP (not 280) Still getting the hang of making these videos, so appreciate the understanding all 😊

In the late 60's I was a cadet in Civil Air Patrol and our unit's cadet Captain Owned the 'V'-tail version. An absolute dream to fly. Congratulations on getting 'Debi'.

CONGRATULATIONS, Hayley!! I think you did very well with your purchase and the plane will undoubtedly serve you well.

I've been employed at Beechcraft for 27 years. Debonair is one of the greats and you did a great job explaining systems. Enjoy.

Debi is so pretty,! She seems to have good "bones". It will be nice to modernize that panel and let Collins have their museum radios back 😜 What a great gig; fly new Diamonds for work and enjoy a classic Beech for fun! We will enjoy watching your adventures. Safe flying!

Ditto...remember tenn fly girl tragedy...had a Debonair too.. Beautiful plane...just be safe!

Your happiness was so evident! Congrats!

Congratulations on your recent Beechcraft purchase. We bought an F33A ten years ago, and have really enjoyed it. They are such a capable and comfortable travelling machine. Enjoy!

Debi is gorgeous! Beechcraft designed some timeless airframes and this is one of them. She’s definitely ready for a new panel and (I’m freely spending your money here) possibly the IO550 STC. Read everything you can from Mike Busch…he’s the real deal. I built N36LV, which cruised at 200 kts true. From Mike’s teachings, I was safely able to burn either 18 gph ROP using fuel as an expensive coolant or give up 5 kts and burn 13 gph using extra free air as a coolant LOP. Best of luck….she’s special!

My dad had a V tail Bonanza when he was flying in the 60 and 70s for his businesses. I still remember riding along as a young lad off of the air strip on our farm near Omaha NE. Your plane is very nostalgic and cool! (:

Beautiful Debonair, Hayley! Wishing you the best in your resto mods and safe flying. 😊

Good luck, and will be (im)patiently waiting to see the upgrades to your panel , and WHY you chose those particular items. Owning/upgrading a 50-60-year old aircraft is a commitment!

I used to maintain one of these for a flight school. I will tell you that they are extremely well built and over-engineered. A couple of things to watch out for are: 1) leaky fuel bladders, 2) the factory elevators were made of magnesium and are prone to severe corrosion (aluminum replacements are available).

Man, that's fantastic. Congratulations! You and Debi go and enjoy some fantastic adventures!

Congratulations and happy flying. Can’t wait to see some more videos. Be safe out there.!

Hello Hayley, I have owned a Bonanza F33A for for 26 years. It is a wonderful airplane. Congratulations on buying Debbie. Good luck. I just upgraded my panel, with two GI 275s, Garmin GTN 750 xi and a GFC 500 autopilot. You will get there.

I think you are awesome. My husband is from an aviation community. His parents still live on an airport (S36). He grew up knowing a few WASP pilots from WW2. They have all since passed away but what amazing women and tremendous pilots. Flying all kinds of different military aircraft . The airport currently has several female pilots, some airline pilots. People can be quick to judge as you say which is unfortunate. We wish you all the best.

As a long time admirer and pilot of Beechcraft products and a Bonanza owner- Welcome to the family!!! You have so many wonderful resources such as the American Bonanza Society, ABS Air Safety Foundation, and the wonderful folks at the Beechcraft Heritage Museum to support your exciting ownership of "Debbie"! The "Beech Party" fly-in at KTHA is held at the museum every October and is a wonderful get-together for all Beechcraft owners (and a chance to see everything that Beechcraft ever built)...would love to see you there! And, of course there are the great social activities and training/seminars of ABS. Safe travels!

What a truly beautiful plane and congratulations on acquiring her. I wish you many countless hours of smiles and adventure in Debi.

She’s beautiful, congratulations. Can’t wait to watch your videos.

What a nice bird. Congratulation! And always happy landings...

Congratulations on your new acquisition. Beech Bonanza is the first airplane I had a ride in. I had the honor of meeting Susanne Beech Warner several years ago at EAA Oshkosh.

I know very little about the Debonair. I am from Truckee just over the hill and fly a Cessna 310R. I used to own a Cessna 182 and moved up to a 310R in 2005. My wife would never fly with me in the 182 so I moved up to the 310 for that reason. I have landed in Minden countless times and even took lessons when I was getting my Multi. I flew a Seminole in Minden with an older female instructor and an older French guy. however I cannot remember their names. The older female instructor was really good. Learned a lot from her. Did a lot of single engine work in that seminole. Loved your video and your airplane looks like it will give you many years of great flying and great memories. Keep the blue side up and fly safe. -David... Truckee CA

Is a perfect machine! Beautiful, perfect in all the ways. You can have an unforgettable ride. Oh! The airplane is nice. 😅

So happy that you’ve realized this and made your dream come true! Take care of her and she will take care of you. Looking forward to seeing more adventures with Hayley and Debi 🤗

Can't wait to see it once you get your Garmin 1000 package installed! WooHooo! 👏👏👍👍

Congratulations. Great plane. Many upgrades over the B35 I flew many years ago it had upgraded radios and was IFR rated but before GPS was out. Fuel management was most important to get down. Pressurized carburetor puts fuel back into the left tank (pumps more than it burns). I used left tank, Right tank, aux tank and then land on fullest main tank usually left. Your POH may be different. 66’ was the year I graduated HS 😂. Blue skies and tail winds coming your way

I was drooling over this Deb on TaP for more than a little while ... congratulations!

Happy Flying! I love your plane! Wish I could fly my own plane some day! Be safe!

Congrats Hayley. Welcome to the Beechcraft Family. I am a proud owner of a 1990 F33A. These are great airplanes. Looking forward to sharing your journeys online. Keep up the great content you are posting. You will be a true inspiration to young pilots and general aviation

A pleasure to see you in the air...you are a true professional. My plane was a Grumman 160 hr Cheetah N160TX. I miss her! Happy flying in your new Beech.!

She's really sweet and strong. Looking forward to seeing the upgrades.

Congratulations on the new airplane ! All the best and enjoy your many adventures to come!

Beautiful plane, thanks for sharing Hayley!!

Congrats! My son and I just purchased a 1959 Piper Comanche 250. It is both terrifying and exhilarating to own a piece of history like this. Looking forward to following your enjoyment of your own beautiful airplane. We looked into various Beechcraft models. Just a little too out of our price range. But they sure are fantastic aircraft.

Congratulations on your "new" plane, she's beautiful! My grandfather had a twin tail Bonanza that was an amazing plane. May Debie treat you well

Still can’t tell who I’m more in love with Hayley or that sweet ride❤️

Just started watching your channel. Love it so far. You are very humorous and a beautiful lady with a beautiful smile. You knowledge is very in depth. I watch several aviation pages and yours is now my favorite. Can’t wait to see more “Debbie” videos.

Congrats on ownership of your first plane. It will be a great learning experience. I went much simpler airplane for my first, but similarly upgraded panel and will be painting and tweaking interior next, looking forward to seeing your upgrades!

Congrats, she is a beauty. The Bonanza has always had classic lines that never look out dated. By the way, your Hartzell prop sure looks like a McCauley.

Beautiful bird, we had an F35 for a number of years (late 90's, early 00's). Dad had a B35 back in the late 1960's. Tough as nails airplanes, like a mini P51 we always thought. 😎👍👍

30 year old engine ? shes got lots of life left, I flew a cherokee for many, many years with a 53 year old engine, never a problem, misfire cough or anything, it just ran and ran and still runs strong today. Dont know if you watch Savvy Aviation, hes got a cessna 310 with engines that ran past TBO twice already and still going strong. You have a beautiful airplane and you are very beautiful so its a match lol. New subscriber, have fun with Debi, will keep an eye open for you and Debi at Oshkosh.

Love Beechcraft. I plan on getting a 360ER in the next year or two. Gratz on your new plane!!!

Beautiful Aircraft. Just enjoy the most you can. Our life is too short. Fly safe.

Can't wait to see you make it your own over time. Enjoy the ride!

Nice, that's one of the first ones built! I'm the happy owner of serial #CE-114 and a CFII here. You made a good choice for a first plane.

New subscriber here. Fantastic airplane. My home FBO changed to Beechcraft just after I earned my PPL in Grumman American back in 1975. First thing I remember is shutting the door for the first check out flight and the air noise ceased. I only flew the basic planes for several years. Later I got a chance to fly a V tail bonanza. Loved the flip over yoke. Enjoy this purchase and treat her right. Looking forward to seeing more videos.

AWESOME plane 🤗👍👌✨ Some nice upgrades will be great too ! Can't wait to see ! 👌✨

Congratulations on the purchase of this great looking Debonair, I am sure you will enjoy flying it, even more once you get a nicer set of radios and avionics. I will look forward to seeing new videos about the airplane and adventures you go on with it. Good luck

Congratulations on your beautiful aircraft, she is a wonderful aircraft and I wish you nothing but safe flights and enjoyment of your new aircraft ❤

That's going to be one fun project! Looking forward to watching.

Good looking airplane she will look even better with some upgrades hope you have many hours of fun with her ❤

As an “old coot” who’s loved flying since I was a teenager, I’m so happy for you and your new Debi! Ignore the naysayers! As one of my favorite online instructors likes to say, “A good pilot is always learning!” If I had the time, I’d be out there getting a PPL! Blue skies and more power to you! 🦅

Beautiful! Awesome buy, refreshing to hear someone who clearly loves aviation and planes not fame or you tube we hope!

Beech truly does make some of the most stunning planes, amazing choice. cant wait to see what you do with debi!!

WOW!! What an AMAZINGLY beautiful "older" plane. I absolutely love the look of these Beechcraft's and I can't believe the great condition it's in. It looks terrific and can't imagine how happy and proud you must be! I'm a new subscriber and your video hit my feed tonight because I am a plane and flight enthusiast. I missed my window for becoming a pilot and that is most definitely a regret but at least I can fly with Microsoft flight sim so I almost know what it must be like to pilot such an aircraft. Anyway, just wanted to drop a quick note to say WOW and Congrats on such an achievement! I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with the interior. Good luck and best wishes for many happy hours of flight time in your new love! :)😄

Congratulations, that's a superb aeroplane

I've been flying for a lifetime. If I had a Bonanza, a 33 Debonair would be my choice. I am content, though with my 1971 Cherrokee Arrow 200. Smallest and fastest non turbo Arrow. Fly safe!

Awesome. You will be able to fly many places to see this great country.

How exciting, congratulations!!! ❤

Hi, Beautiful paint job. Love the colors. Congratulations on your new airplane. I'm not a pilot, however, just on first look inside, the instrument panel doesn't seem as crowed as some of the newer models. Thanks for the tour, fly safe.

Such a nice airplane, I love Beachcraft. Looking for more of your videos. The

Beautiful plane. It reminds me of the Cherokee I used to fly in years ago. 😊

Congratulations in your purchase!. One of the first upgrades that I would recommend, a new baffling system for the engine and engine monitor. They are not very glamorous but it will assist you by keeping running the engine within acceptable/recommended parameters. Otherwise you are flying “blind”. Also, subscribe to ABS and Beechtalk. Many people in those forums will be more than happy to assist you.

Though I was almost but not quite a kindergartner when Debi was assembled, something about the outro music really brought the 60s to mind.

You are amazing and your plane is beautiful. Congratulations.

Welcome to KMEV. Had my Mooney M20F there and live about 5 minutes from the field. Love the Debs

Congratulations !!!! 🎊 Beautiful plane…..you’re going to have a blast !! Before worrying about a fancy interior….maybe upgrade radios….30 yr old engine. Stick to important things and then the frills. Gotta keep you safe !!!! Cameras are great….have fun ….but fly the plane first …..you’re going to do great !!! 😀🇨🇦

You look like you are a very exited new owner of a beautiful Air Craft. Congratulation Hayley. Enjoy your toy!!

Congrats on all your achievement... Looks like a nice ship, enjoy and best wishes.

❤❤❤❤❤❤ especially with the perpeler up grade in carbon fiber 😮😮😮😮

Will look forward to your videos and best of luck on one of the best airplanes made...

Congratulations Hayley on your airplane. It looks amazing.

Congratulations to you and Debi! Hope to see you soon in Utah. 🎉

Very nice, clean, tidy looking aircraft! I'm sure you are both going to have some great times together.

CONGRATULASIONS from The Netherlands !!! Truly amazing that this is YOUR PLANE 😀 !!

Miss my flying days! Congratulations! 👍❤️

Your new air hot rod will be fun to upgrade and enhance with newer systems that will make flying more efficient and enjoyable. Have fun.

What a beautiful airplane! Great smile it provoked!

Wishing you all the best with your new plane!

Congrats! She’s a beauty! Enjoy!

The Bonanza is beautiful. Looking forward to watching your adventures.

Yeah, "Boni" wouldn't have the charm "Debi" does. Congrats on your beautiful purchase. Just subscribed so I can live vicariously through your channel. Thank you for posting, Hayley!

Congratulations Hayley, great airplane. You will really enjoy it.

Now *that's* a plane! Useful, well designed and a classic! It's as old as this aviation nut and has lots of miles left in it! Once spruced up that thing will have a very high smile/mile ratio!! Wishing you #CAVU along the way. A V-Tail Bonanza at airshows always draw a crowd! Love to see them fly over at Oshkosh - such a pretty shape and stance in all aspects of flight. Proves the old airplane design adage "If it looks right, it is right!"

Great looking plane. I'm jealous. Ive lots of hours in the A36. Not much in the 33. If it were mine I'd leave the panel alone. I was taught on analog and still prefer them with a GPS as backup. Collins made some great stuff. Best of luck to you.

That airplane still looks brand new and modern in 2024. Beautiful paint job!

I'm really happy for you stay safe.

Nice plane, cleanest hanger I have seen lately.

Beautiful plane! I'm in the process of purchasing a Sundowner. Once I build hours and become a much better pilot, a Deboniar/Bonanza is definitely on my short list! I look forward to seeing what you do with the panel!

Fantastic! Thx for sharing 🙏🫡✅ fly safe ,

Great plane, Hayley. Nice job! She looks nice.

Congratulations,GREAT AIRPLANE!!!!!

AMAZING shape for 58 years old! WOW!

Congrats...safe travels!!

Hello Hayley Herberg, My congratulations for buying your new Beachcraft Debonair of 1966. I want to see your flying adventures from this flight. You can fly by your great skills Hayley. My good luck to you always

Hayley, Real nice Debbie, nice Paint and interior didn't say engine and airframe time other than 30 year old engine which if on a 135 would have to be replaced. I think it has a 17 year life limit as a Part 135 engine but no effect flying part 91. My 1975 V35B has the original King Kx170/175B radios, KMA-20 audio panel with a GS and LOC. They work great. It also has the original six pack, no HSI. I do have a JPI 830 which is fantastic but you have EI EGT and CHT with individual readouts also work OK. I also have a GTX345 xpdr. My prior Baron 58TC had Collins 251/351 and were bullet proof for my 15 years or ownership. Only thing I would change is the yokes for new Ram horn yokes (call Cynget). If it can shoot an ILS well leave it alone for a while. My suggestion would be to get a GNX375 with an in/out ADS-b, unless you have an in/out xpdr already, then a GNS355 would be better with maybe a used KX-155 with a GS, a new/used audio panel like a PS 8000B or similar with intercom. I fly with an iPad mini and iFly. It's fantastic. Now a couple things you said, first, that Debbie might do 180 kts TAS with an io-550, but at a flight weight of 3,000# 172 kts might be more real firewalled at 7,500 feet. An io-520 has 285 hp plus or minus 2.5%. I have a fast V35B with LyCon io-520 (not ported or polished). At 11,500' at 59%, 20 inches (full throttle)X2,400 rpm, 12.5 gph indicates 148 kts, or a true of 176kts with an oat of 34f. My flight weight was about 3,000#. A third tail surface cost usually 3-4 kts. Another rule of thumb is that every extra 100# costs about a knot. So carrying an extra 200# will cost you 2 kts. Again it is a very Pretty Debbie with nice interior. My V-Tail has the original 49 year old interior, but they still look pretty good. I only have 3300 hrs TT.

The 60s Debs are the best value in used airplanes. I love my 1960 Deb

That is so cool!! Planes shows where maintenance matters. I think it'd be cool to get a pilot's license and get your view from the cockpit. I saw one picture of Vancouver, B.C. and it looked nothing like the city it is from the street view.

Lets go, Hayley! Get that picture up on flight aware! Good job, girl.