Monday, we spent 4 hours in the air. First, the weather was bumpy. We were at 4,500 and still getting some light turbulence. I am always apprehensive of maneuvers in any new plane. I have flown Cessna 150, 172, 182, Maule MX-7, Cirrus SR-22, Columbia 400, Piper Arrow, Archer II, Aztec, and a Beech F33 Bonanza. Now I am adding the Baron B55 to the list. Same process, the stomach gets a little queezy in anticipation.
Well, after working my brain back through the fact that Vmc (and airspeed) only applies when both engines are not running things were fine. Steep turns were a snap, power off stalls were good and slow flight was a piece of cake. Lots of landings at Frankfort, Ky airport.
In the mean time, we had the #1 voltage regulator go out. That was interesting to work out, but a learning experience none the less in the plane. A Baron has two. The backup systems in these planes are just phenomenal. Right down to two engines.
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