The Beech Bonanza was initially introduced just after WWII. Compared to the strut-braced, fixed-gear Cessnas and the fabric-covered Pipers, the Bonanza was a real "hot rod" when it was introduced. Today, the Bonanza family continues its production into the 21st century.
The 33 series was first introduced in 1960 as the Model 33 Debonair, a down-market alternative to the V-tailed 35 Bonanza. With its traditional tail and same cabin as the 35, the Debonair eventually became the E33 Bonanza. The Model 33 family was produced until 1995, with nearly 1,800 built. The F33A was the final model of the 33 family of Bonanzas.
The F33A sports a 285 hp Continental engine. The cabin is comfortable, with payload in reverse proportion to the amount of optional equipment installed. With an autopilot installed, the Bonanza 33 is thought of as a “good instrument airplane.”
