With a production life of 40 years, the Beechcraft Model 35 Bonanza is one of aviation's classics. Sporting a distinctive V-shaped or butterfly” tail, the Beechcraft Bonanza set the standard for the stylish yet well-equipped aircraft for the private pilot. Since its introduction in 1947, the Bonanza has been admired as a “classic in the aviation world, even earning Fortune magazine's prestigious award in 1959 as one of the 100 best designed mass-production products. The Vee tail has been used on many aircraft types, but the Bonanza is one of only a few to achieve full scale production.