1949 Beechcraft Bonanza (V-Tail)
Classic Heritage. Modern IFR Capability. Available at KMIC.
Rental Rate: $155 / hour (Wet/Dry depending on your model, specify here)
Location: Hangared indoors at Crystal Airport (KMIC)
Flight Rules: IFR Certified & Fully Capable
Category: Complex / High-Performance
Prerequisites: Additional Myotis CFI checkout and sign-off required prior to solo rental.
Classic Aviation Meets Modern Utility
Step into a piece of aviation history without sacrificing the tools you need for modern flying. Our 1949 Beechcraft Bonanza offers the unmistakable ramp presence of the iconic V-tail design, paired with the speed and efficiency that made the Bonanza a legendary cross-country machine.
Whether you are looking to earn your complex endorsement, build high-performance time, or take a weekend trip across the Midwest, this Bonanza delivers an incredible flying experience at an exceptionally affordable rate.
Restored Panel with Modern Upgrades
Flying a classic shouldn't mean flying blind. We have completely restored the panel of this 1949 Bonanza, carefully balancing its vintage heritage with the reliability of modern avionics.
IFR Platform: Fully certified and equipped for Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), making it a reliable platform for instrument training or punching through the weather on a cross-country flight.
Modern Upgrades: Features integrated modern avionics to reduce pilot workload and enhance situational awareness in the busy Twin Cities airspace.
Checkout & Sign-Off Requirements
Because the Beechcraft Bonanza is a highly capable, complex aircraft (featuring retractable landing gear and a constant-speed propeller), safety is our top priority.
To ensure the longevity of the aircraft and the safety of our flying club community, an additional checkout and sign-off are strictly required to fly this airplane. * For Current Pilots: You will need to complete a comprehensive ground and flight checkout with an approved Myotis Aviation independent CFI to familiarize yourself with the V-tail handling characteristics and systems.
For Advancing Students: This is the perfect platform to work with one of our independent CFIs to earn your Complex and High-Performance endorsements.
Unbeatable Value for a Complex Aircraft
Finding an IFR-capable, complex aircraft for rent is difficult. Finding one for $155 an hour is nearly impossible.
Thanks to the Myotis Aviation subscription model, our members get exclusive access to this premium aircraft without the massive hourly markups found at traditional flight schools or the steep equity buy-ins of legacy flying clubs.