You might find the following link useful:
http://data.aopa2.org/asf/publications/highlights.cfm
AOPA america have produced these ( IMHO ) excellent publications on handling the Bonanza, C182, C172 and Piper singles..
They include common problems and handling characteristics..
The whole site ( AOPA America Air Safety Foundation ) has some excellent articles on board, the main page can be found at:
http://www.aopa.org/asf/
Cheers
