B55 Baron vs B58 Baron

[woodreau]

If there's anyone who happens to know... Are there any handling differences between a BE 55 and a BE 58 Baron?

I want to fly one to see what it's like and found a flight school which flies a B55.

Thanx

Steve

 

[BuckTurgidson]

Essentially, No.

The 55 might be a little bit lighter on the controls, kind of like an F-33 vs. an A-36.

Of course it is probably in ones head, you know, this (B-58) is a bigger plane than the (B-55) so, it must be heavier on the controls.

If you have flown a 55 you can fly a 58 without any problems. They are both a blast to fly! If it is an older one just make sure that you don't grab the throttles instead of the props, and vice versa!

 

[SteveC]

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....If it is an older one just make sure that you don't grab the throttles instead of the props, and vice versa!

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Or the gear instead of the flaps!

 

[BuckTurgidson]

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....If it is an older one just make sure that you don't grab the throttles instead of the props, and vice versa!

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Or the gear instead of the flaps!

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Oh yeah, I forgot about that one! (I remembered in the plane!

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[woodreau]

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If it is an older one just make sure that you don't grab the throttles instead of the props, and vice versa!

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Oops.. I guess that's the airplane everyone's warned me about the crossed controls....

Thanx. I'll have to go check out the 55 Baron.

Steve