F33A Bonanza vs Cirrus SR22T: Which is Faster?

Rare 1991 F33A Bonanza with original extremely low time airframe, factory paint and interior, upgraded D'Shannon Continental IO 550B 300HP / Hartzell 3 Blade Scimitar.

How does it 's speed compare to a 2016 Cirrus SR22T?

0:00 Intro
0:36 Takeoff
2:10 Two Ship Link Up
6:13 Speed Test
10:42 Air to Air
11:09 Summary
15:32 Return to LGB
16:02 Landing
16:42 Outro

#aviation #beechcraft #cirrus #pilot #pilotlifestyle #bonanza #privatepilot #pilots
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*DISCLAIMER: All videos are for entertainment purposes only. Do not refer to them as instructional videos due to heavy editing and clips being edited out of context.*
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Filmed & Edited by Matteo Avellini
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Cameras - GoPro 4 Black, GoPro 7 Black, GoPro 8 Black, iPhone 12 Pro Max, Sony A7s mk.III
Suction Mount - Novoflex
Microphone - Rode Wireless Go

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[connectpro]

Another great one Rich. Bonanzas were always ahead of their time. It would be so nice to see more of these comparison flights maybe also with Light Twins. Thanks for sharing.

[timmartin]

Even though I lack the cubic dollars to buy an airplane, still fun to watch Rich's videos.

[Resort_Fans]

Awesome real-world testing! I miss flying my A36!

[J.T..]

Thanks for posting Rich. If I had to pick one right now I am going with the Bonanza. 👍 Of course I could change my mind tomorrow.😊

[smacfe]

Very cool. I’ve got two words for that Bonanza - Tornado Alley.

[FlightSimVRDad]

Nice side by side. With all being equal having fixed gear is a bonus in my book. Less to worry about for the same performance.

[ericsd]

Another great vid. Love the Cirri because it is a great new plane. Love the 33's because they def have the looks. I'll stick with my D55 and the absurd fuel burn, and the spare engine, and extra mx, and ramp appeal, and how sexy it looks sitting in the hangar lol.

[NVV]

Rich, Great Video - Very helpful practical performance comparison. Thanks for sharing.

[mjobmi]

Well done Rich
I like to do similar comparisons with my 2008 Honda Civic and my 2022 Mazda CX-5
The Civic holds its own in city traffic but get out on the highway the CX really cruises. The Civic is of course running lean of peak so gets little better MPG.
Wish I actually had a plane to compare with.
Good job

[EtiRats]

Hey Rich that was a great video, thanks.
Another way of getting a like for like set of numbers is set each aircraft to the same engine power percentage. That way both engines are delivering the same amount of effort, say 75% for example, and then compare True Air Speed alongside each other. Which is pretty much what you were doing by setting typical cruise powers ….

For comparison, and of no real relevance to your test, our 1965 Comanche 260 with its IO540 yesterday delivered 160kt true at a pretty economical 11.2gph LOP. But that’s at a very leisurely 51% power at 10, 000’, OAT +1C. Adding more fuel burn would probably get me closer to 170kt, but hey, in a 58 year old plane, what’s the rush! 😅
Keep ‘em coming, love what you do.

[IHaulBoxes]

Love those F33A's! 1 POB Cirrus 2 POB Bonanza. It hauls!

[wayne]

very interesting, love the sound of the bonanza

[terrypedersen]

Very interesting video. Loyd would be thrilled to see the exposure his old plane is getting if he was still with us. I keep thinking maybe that plane belongs back in Northern Ontario.

[lostinasia]

I got my Private in 1974 @ 17 years old on my birthday. The best of times in General Aviation. GI Bill was used by many.

The bigger question back then was you either were a Cessna High Wing guy or Piper Low Wing guy. You typically stayed and moved up in the same brand Cesena vs Piper.

Fixed Gear vs Retract. Overall, the Cessna 210 turbo was a great insturment platform. Most of my time was in the Piper Comanche 260.

[edwardtyson]

Different airplanes for different markets. Those that find the Cirrus appealing couldn’t careless about the performance of a Bonanza. The avionics, modern looks, and parachute appeal to those folks. And for the loyal Bonanza crowd, a Cirrus fitted with a parachute, avionics of a light jet, yet offers the same performance of a Bonanza won’t get a look. Each aircraft can be admired for what it is

[michaelmartin]

Rich - watch all of your videos and love the way you approach all. Just sold my 2022 SR22T. It was definitely faster than previous models. At 10k and 75% power, I was at 185 KTAS. In 1 year, hope to move up. I look at the M2 or TBM. I would be really curious to see a video depicting the estimated annual costs for a TBM 930 vs Citation M2. I know you say it’s not the much more for the M2 but from what I can see between maintenance programs, fuel, training, etc it is about 2 1/2 times more for an M2 vs the TBM.

[brimopm]

Had an S-35 with the IO520 that routinely would achieve 178kt TAS on 13GPH R.O.P. Speed benefits in cruise were often lost in busy airspace due to instructions to slow to sequence with 130kt traffic 10mi out. Love the Bonanza for design, functionality and quality, which is why they are still desirable today. Five decades later and 3x the cap-x price yields only even performance all things considered.

[gendaminoru]

Imagine an intercooled TN kit for the IO-550, then you'd pull away from the gear welded down bird... Nice vid Rich and Co.

[davidrose]

Another great video RICH ! I will take the Bonanza any day over the Cirrus. At least the Bonanza passed spin certification tests without a parachute !
When my power ball hits tonight, I will call you Monday morning !! Lol

[wilzboyz]

Very educational video for a couple 4-seaters. I’ve flown a G2 SR22, but not a bonanza. Now in a DA62 which hits 190-192 TAS at the altitudes I fly (up to 17-19000). On 17g/h roughly.