In-depth webinars and articles on avionics, systems, and flying technique.
Produced by Kevin for the American Bonanza Society, drawing on his experience as a Bonanza owner, instructor, and avionics engineer.
Thinking about going turbo, or already flying one? This webinar walks through everything that changes when you add a turbonormalizer — how to manage the engine through all phases of flight, what to watch out for at altitude, and how to handle the emergencies that are unique to turbo installations.
GPSS can make your autopilot dramatically more capable — but it only works well if you understand what's happening under the hood. This webinar explains how roll steering converters work, when to use GPSS versus NAV/APPR mode, and how to get the most out of your autopilot on everything from a cruise climb to a missed approach.
Good ground training before a session makes the flying more productive. These are worth your time.
The ABS Bonanza Educational Safety Training program covers the unique systems, handling characteristics, and operational considerations for your specific model. If you own one of these airplanes, this is the ground school to start with.
The same ABS BEST program tailored for the earlier model Bonanzas and Debonairs. Model-specific systems and operational guidance for pilots flying the classic V-tail and early straight-tail variants.
A four-presentation BPPP FOCUS course covering advanced IFR topics to prepare you and your instructor for an Instrument Proficiency Check. Instructors Bruce Williams and Tim Miller walk through the material that separates proficient instrument pilots from those who are just current.
A structured FAA course walking through Part 91 and the AIM in preparation for your next flight review. Good to work through before you show up — it makes the ground portion of the review go faster and more productively.
Reference material you can take with you.
Kevin's personal checklist for the A36 Bonanza, refined over years of flying and instruction. Covers normal procedures, emergency procedures, and useful reference data — formatted to fit on a kneeboard.
Important: This checklist is provided as a reference and starting point only. It must not be used as-is for your aircraft. All items and values must be verified against your specific aircraft's POH and any applicable AFMs or STCs before use.
Written by Kevin and published in ABS Magazine — practical guidance from an instructor who's also an avionics engineer.
The final installment follows a real V35A owner through eight rounds of panel design — watching how priorities shift, budgets get real, and the right installer helps turn a wish list into a cockpit that actually flies well. A good read before you commit to anything.
Most avionics projects that go sideways don't fail because of bad equipment — they fail because nobody asked the right questions at drop-off. This article covers what to do before you hand over the keys, how to check the work when you pick it up, and how to make sure everything actually works the way you expected.
Before you spend a dollar, you need to know what you're actually trying to accomplish. This first article helps you define your mission, set realistic goals, and ask the questions that will save you from making expensive decisions you'll regret later.
If you've replaced the condenser fan relay more than once, you're fixing the symptom, not the problem. This article explains exactly what's causing the failures, what to look for when you pull the connector, and how to do a permanent fix rather than just buying another relay.
Flying the high teens in a turbo Bonanza is one of the best things about owning one — but it takes some homework. This article covers power settings, CHT management, oxygen systems, and the descent planning considerations that catch pilots off guard the first time they operate above 12,500 feet regularly.
A first-person account of heading to Murray, Kentucky for a long weekend and coming home with a Multiengine Instructor rating — flying a Beechcraft D95A Travel Air alongside a fellow ABS member who knocked out his Commercial SEL and MEL at the same time.
GPSS is one of those things that seems complicated until someone explains it clearly. This article breaks down how roll steering actually works, when to use it versus NAV or APPR mode, and how to apply it on approaches and missed approaches so your autopilot does exactly what you expect.
Consistent landings come down to four things: a repeatable pattern, the right speeds on every leg, where you look in the flare, and staying on the controls all the way to the hangar. Simple in principle — this article makes them stick in practice.
Swapping out the nav and strobe lights for Whelen Orion LEDs cut total nav light draw to 0.4 amps, eliminated nearly six pounds by ditching the old strobe power supply, and ended bulb changes for good. A straightforward mod with a solid return.
These resources are a great starting point — nothing replaces hands-on instruction. Schedule a session to put it all into practice.