Originally Posted by
Kulwin Park
Good point. Why aren't operators up north using new A36 Bonanzas, instead of 210's?
Many operators use B58 Barons, so operating a Bonanza would reduce operational spares, fleet familiarity & standardization, and have better avionics to assist in flying in marginal conditions [maybe even weather radar in the new generation A36s?]
Any operators doing this anyway?
KP
Same reason most operators did not use the old A36s against a C210. (most new plane models carry less than old due cert requirements)
B58's v C310 & the operators up that way mostly took the B58 - for a reason. You can get a new B58 but most don't (they have a spar life limit).
I recall a fully IFR C206 being put on the escarpment near Jabiru as the pilot was only VFR. No radar or avionics will save the day in marginal conditions unless you can use them correctly.