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BeechTalk - BT - Bob Hoover Comander 114 Aerobatics Beech Talk Newsletter posted the Bob Hoover video and there were many good comments about the Commander, even if they did not spell Commander correct

The latest news. https://www.avweb.com/ownership/fuel-news/report-calls-for-multi-pathway-approach-to-mitigating-aviation-lead/

If you are looking for something to do in Indiana besides the social thing. Of course, that is the best thing about the fly ins. Roy Williams has his new facility open. http://www.airframecomponents.com/ There was a plane to do a formal visit until the formal programs were cancelled. I...

It was because of my insurance at the time that I bought the Commander. The insurance agent quoted me insurance for a PA28 and the Commander. I asked him "If I buy a PA28 and fly it 200 hours and 2 years, What would the insurance be for the Commander" He said it would be the cost as he...

The most important input in buying any plane is "What is your Mission" The second is not just your total hours but the level of training and the support for training after you buy the plane. The Commander stands better than the other single engine planes for comfort. And from many other...

Carl, Thank you for explaining the Wings Program. The harder I try to a Wings badge, the further I get behind and I was told I have negative points.;) If there is interest, Roy Williams has invited us to the new Airframe Components state of the art facility, http://www.airframecomponents.com/...

I think Aero News wrote the article to put some humor in the wake of the corona virus tension and see how many pilots are active on the internet.

https://www.beechtalk.com/forums/vie...?f=37&t=180462 This was posted earlier and I am surprised nobody commented. The item is now in the Topic Headline FAA to Open Comment Period on Rulemaking Banning Lean of Peak Since Most Pilots Don’t Understand It

There are 2 articles on the BeechTalk Newsletter - 04-11-2020 that are very interesting. The first one is about a design flaw of the Continental Engines. https://www.beechtalk.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=37&t=180489 A segment of the article: “I am now thinking that the root cause of the...

The EAA "I'm writing this to address the status of AirVenture Oshkosh 2020. Today we are still planning on having the event beginning July 20, 2020. Currently our timetable for our next major decision point is not until May.":(

I installed the flap gap seals on both my planes and on several on my friends Commanders. I have personal experience with the before and after performance. It is one l of the best modifications that can be done to the commander singles, including the expensive mods. I have seen other mods that...

In the case of a 114, the engine is approved for UL94 but the airframe is certified for 100LL. The STC has been for the airframe to use UL94. Now they are talking about a STC for all aircraft "FOREVER" for all future Avgas STCs issued by the FAA. Do they know something is coming and HOW SOON?

Swift just made this announcement. It appears the push to eliminate lead is on again. It is interesting that people talk about the problem of lead but they do not talk about the lead and lead oxide scavenger that is bad for the aircraft engines. 03.11.20 Edition: Swift Fuels Unveils $100...

Carl I thought there was 2 sections. It is the reason, I was told to sit in the other room. ????

Carl I was never inducted into the exclusive Smoke Association But it is a goal for me.