Because Owning And Flying Your Beechcraft Can Be Done Safely AND For Less Money!

 

"The flight is the reason, the destination is only an excuse!"

 

 

A-36 Model Won by Greg B. at Beer2OSH 2011 created by B.C. Air

More Info in B.C. Air Newsletter

 


 

B58 & G58 Baron Fuel Vent Hose Clamp Mandatory SB

 

F-35 Lightning First Carrier Landing Video

 

Running Champion Fine Wires? Check This SB Out!

 

Champion Fine Wire Plug Response

 

Digital Mag Timing System + Flight Control Angles $150!

 

 

Owner Assisted Maintenance Book - by Dan MacDonald

 

OSH 2011 Pictures & Links (aka. See What You Missed)

 

Cygnet's Baron B55 Airbox Replacement

 

CBP Phone Contact List

 

NavMonster You Should Check Out this Wx Planner!

 

Smartphone Camera Users: Must Read-Geotagging Safety

 

Sidewinder Special $1,575 + Free Shipping

 

CSOB Special: NEW Cygnet Dual Yokes For Sale

 

 


 

Inadvertent Gear Retraction Results (Instead of Flaps )

 

 

Pick One:

A. Don't touch any switches on the rollout.

B. Be laser focused on what you are grabbing.

 

Here's a Touch n Go Gear Up!

 


Incredible Baron Crash Video

 

 


 

  Thoughts From CSOB1

Welcome to the and IMPROVED CSOB* site with extensive content on how I care for and operate my Beechcraft B55 Baron airframe and TCM engines. The site is also loaded with links to all my favorite weather and flight planning resources, so that when I'm on the road I can go to one place on the web with all my flying related links.

 

After many  tedious hours of html-ing, I have finally migrated all of the content from the old single-page, never ending scroll format to this more modern format. See the old format HERE. Please enjoy this new format and let me know if you have an item worthy of CSOB status!

 

This site was conceived and created especially for Beech List Subscribers in appreciation for everything that they have shared with me over the last five years in owning and operating my B55 Baron.

 

Visit My N2023W Links page for extensive background info and pictures of my 1965 Beechcraft Baron B55 during many engine and airframe projects.

 

Much of the content in this site is the result of collective learnings and contributions from the Beech List and Beech Talk communities, that I felt should be archived and shared with other Beechcraft Owners who may not have the time or the patience to participate or lurk through the heavy Beech List Email activity. It is augmented with many of my own money-saving findings and parts resources that I have developed in owning and operating my Baron B55.

 

Click Here to become a "Beech Lister", the greatest Beechcraft specific E-Mail discussion Group on the planet (but I'm biased)!

 

Warning: The Beech E-Mail List can at times be over 200 emails/day! However, priceless information and camaraderie is also included. After joining please don't post to the list: "How do I unsubscribe?" Because it's at the same place you sign up!

 

For a less Email "intense" type of Forum experience with searchable topics archived into categories, try the Beech Talk site.

 

Look for my CSOB* Seal of Approval for money saving tips and watch outs that I have found in owning and operating my Beechcraft B55.

"CSOB" (Cheap $on of a Beech). Because Owning and Flying my Beechcraft is done safely AND for less money!

 

A special CSOB Thank You to Beech Lister and fellow Baron owner, Cam Dunlap, for his generous donation of web design and hosting resources to modernize this CSOB content! If you have any interest in real estate investing, Cam is an outstanding resource and offers extensive tools and training.

 

Happy Skies!

 

Mike Caban (aka CSOB1)

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This is a PERSONAL blog and homage targeted at the cost effective care and operation of vintage Beechcraft Bonanza and Baron airplanes.

 

The information presented in CSOBeech.com is advisory in nature and is NOT to be relied upon without proper consultation with and agreement by your A&P to use or implement any of the suggestions made here. Remember, the FARs are very clear that the Airworthiness of your aircraft rests with YOU, the owner/PIC.

 

The material on this site may not be current. All material provided on this site is provided as is and any express or implied warranties, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are disclaimed. In no event shall the site owner, administrator, author or contributors be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, exemplary or consequential damages however caused and on any theory of liability, whether in contract, strict liability or tort arising in any way out of the use of the information provided on this site, even if advised of the possibility of such damage.

 

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