Recent content by wab003

Welcome to the fold Annika. Hope to see you at this year’s Fly-in in September. There will be many learning opportunities for you as a new owner and wonderful networking.

Oooh,… an eight cylinder Commander? Where’s JR? More seriously, had a Mooney for several years. Flew like a personal fighter plane but the wife hated the lack of space. Flew a Bo a few times but never inspired me enough to jump at a purchase. Commander was a goldilocks compromise and the...

Received today,... Dear Sir, My name is Bill Greenberg I was one of the original Rockwell Commander distributors (NY and NE) and every once in a while I search the FAA registry with the N numbers of all the Commanders that went through our company to see what happened to them. Then I was...

While they were in there, did you happen to have them renew the o-rings in the dump valve? Might be a convenient opportunity.

Sometimes "stuff" just happens. Was flying into AVL many years ago (in 3TC no less) with a previously announced landing gear issue (nose actuator cap had an o-ring rupture on the gear up pressure side and gradually pumped out available 5606... happened enroute). So gear was permanently down...

Glad you are safe Gary. Perhaps the fact that you handled the unexpected event so adroitly should add a tic mark to the “I’m still sharp enough to fly” side of the sheet?

Item of interest for those making the switch,... Doesn't hurt to carry the special EarthX recommended charger in your baggage compartment just in case you end up someplace needing maintenance or end up with an accidentally discharged batt. (they come in both 12V and 24V versions) It will give...

Kevin, I have a '98 114TC in my hangar just north of you at HAO. If your daughter hasn't had an opportunity to see one in the flesh, I'll be happy to let the two of you kick the tires. Unfortunately, she is not for sale or lease; but it may be useful to see one in person and ask any questions...

We received word today that the Mao backed Commander factory operations in Norman, OK may have been shutdown. Phones in Norman reportedly may have been, or will shortly be, turned off. The next steps for the factory are unknown. There are preliminary reports that the parts warehouse may...

Finally home today. Just in time since our local wx is going down the tubes with convective stuff starting tonight. Suffered a seized starter armature trying to depart Sunday morning. Seven hour roundtrip drive between Augusta and Atlanta to retrieve a replacement from Spruce on Monday...

There is usually a Yankee Swap at the fly-in. Bring a suitable contribution to the table. (Useful or humorous,… your choice)

Dues paying COG members received this info some time ago, but time to release the info to the public side of the Forums. This year’s fly-in will take place at KDNL in Augusta, GA 9/19-9/21. Hotel accommodations at the Partridge Inn a short distance from the airport FBO. More details shortly.

Hotshots use a manual wastegate. There is a pop-off valve to help protect against overboost but unwise to count on that to protect engine in normal ops.

Wow, condolences Gary. What a shame. Glad you didn’t end up with a concussion or worse.

:) At least you didn't have problems with that pesky fly that stowed away prior to your departure. Ha!