American Bonanza Society

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Give safety a boost this giving season! Your support of the ABS Air Safety Foundation helps us continue providing the ed...
10/01/2026

Give safety a boost this giving season!

Your support of the ABS Air Safety Foundation helps us continue providing the education, training, and safety initiatives that make a difference for the Beechcraft® community.

From pilot education and maintenance training to initiatives like Put Your Gear Down, every gift helps us reach even further.

Help us keep safety flying forward. Make your year-end gift today online at https://www.bonanza.org/air-safety/give-to-asf/ or call us at (316) 945-1700.

Tony Dormer and Howard Laughton share the story of their meticulously restored 1983 Beechcraft® 58 Baron and their dream...
09/30/2026

Tony Dormer and Howard Laughton share the story of their meticulously restored 1983 Beechcraft® 58 Baron and their dream of circumnavigating Australia’s vast coastline. Get an early look at their Beechcraft of the Month story and the rest of the latest ABS Magazine before your printed copy arrives in the mailbox: https://www.bonanza.org/magazine

Whether you’re a longtime ABS member or just getting to know us, there’s a lot that comes with being part of the America...
09/29/2026

Whether you’re a longtime ABS member or just getting to know us, there’s a lot that comes with being part of the American Bonanza Society!

✈ From educational events and trusted technical resources to aircraft information, community connections, and more, your ABS membership is designed to help you get the most out of owning and flying your Beechcraft®.

Swipe through to discover 9 benefits of being an ABS member and see everything your membership has to offer!

Already a member? Make sure you’re taking advantage of these benefits. Not a member yet? There’s never been a better time to join the ABS community! Call (316) 945-1700 to join or go to Bonanza.org!

09/29/2026

What’s that open vent in the nose wheel well of your Beechcraft, and why does it matter?

In this Tuesday Tip we explain the purpose of the instrument air pressure vent, what happens if it becomes obstructed, and why keeping it clear can help protect your gyros and instrument air system.

✈️ Take a look before your next flight.

Happy ! ✈This week’s photos come to us from Kevin Sheehy, featuring this beautiful 1956 Beechcraft G35 Bonanza all the ...
09/23/2026

Happy ! ✈

This week’s photos come to us from Kevin Sheehy, featuring this beautiful 1956 Beechcraft G35 Bonanza all the way from Costa Rica!

Have a great photo of your Beechcraft that deserves the spotlight? We’d love to see it! Send your favorite shots to [email protected] for a chance to be featured in an upcoming Wingtip Wednesday post.

Thanks for sharing, Kevin!

09/22/2026

What exactly is a teardrop traffic pattern entry, and why is there controversy around it?

In this Tuesday Tip with Tom, Tom Turner explains the FAA-recommended teardrop entry, including why the descent should happen at least two miles from the airport rather than during a turn onto the downwind.

✈️ Learn how to enter the pattern safely and correctly.

✈️ Happy Girls in Aviation Day! 💙Today, we celebrate the girls and women who are discovering their passion for aviation,...
09/19/2026

✈️ Happy Girls in Aviation Day! 💙

Today, we celebrate the girls and women who are discovering their passion for aviation, chasing big dreams, and finding their place in the sky.

Thank you for your support and dedication in keeping these beauties in tip top shape and flying for years to come!
09/15/2026

Thank you for your support and dedication in keeping these beauties in tip top shape and flying for years to come!

09/15/2026

Having trouble with the Power Off 180 in your Bonanza? You’re not alone. ✈️

In this Tuesday Tip with Tom, Tom Turner explains why Bonanzas can descend so quickly during a power-off glide—and how to teach and fly the maneuver more effectively.

You’ll learn:
✈️ How Bonanza glide performance translates to descent rate
⚙️ How propeller RPM, landing gear, and turns affect your descent
🛬 How the ABS Flight Instructor Academy teaches the simulated glide configuration
⚠️ Why landing gear management deserves special attention during the maneuver

Whether you’re preparing for a Commercial checkride or helping a student master the Power Off 180, understanding your airplane’s glide performance is key.

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3595 N Webb Road Suite 200
Wichita, KS
67226

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Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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