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James Jinnette started the topic Meyers 200 vs Bonanza in the forum Meyers 200 4 years, 3 months ago
Hi – I’m new to this site today, and frankly am here because I just saw the Meyers 200 for sale in Tx on Barnstormers. I have a military fighter background, and I really love the way this aircraft looks on the ground and in the air. I’ve just checked out in a rental Bonanza A-36 and have long had the bug for an early-to-mid 60s Bonanza or Debonair as a long-term goal.
Clearly this is an outstanding well-built type, and it really appeals to me. Wonder if others have gone through this same thought process and might offer a comparison thought or two regarding 60s Bonanza/Debonair and the Meyers. I have read enough to know the payload is the main difference. Does that really present a problem for most?
Anything else to consider?
Your planes are awesome.Many thanks for any advice.
James Jinnette, Raleigh NC
Hello. I’ve received three nice responses – thanks much. For some reason they are not showing up here- just in my email. Just wanted to let you know. Appreciate the comments. James
When I owned a 200, every once in a while on a x-country, I would see a little dot in the windshield. In time it would resolve itself into the back end of a Bonanza. Since I was catching him anyway, I didn’t think it was cheating to gain a hundred feet. Then I would put the Meyers into a shallow dive, and as I went by, I would give the Bonanza pilot a cheerful wave. You should the hands and feet fly around the Bonanza cockpit! Did my cowl flaps creep open? Can I get more power out of this engine?
Needless to say, it made my day.
Does this answer your questions?