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Confidence, Strength, Agility, and Performance (N6999N 1975 V35B Bonanza)

by Dean Saucier, East Windsor, Connecticut

As a neophyte pilot I found myself at the crossroads of not having an aircraft to fly. As with most pilots, I preferred to fly the airplane in which I had earned my license. After all, it was a known commodity. I had taken instruction in a Piper PA-28 Cherokee from a U.S. Air Force instructor pilot whose mantra was SAFETY, which later would guide me in much of my aircraft rental, leasing and ultimately ownership.