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Joe, Mary and I really enjoyed Charleston. We hope to visit again. We are also looking at St. Simmons island as a place to check out.

Sounds like a fun experience. At the very least it was good to get gas at such a good price.

Bill, We made the COG fly in there. We do want to check out Saint Simon’s island some time this year.

Mary locked in a hotel and I secured an SUV for the week. Mary is getting the trolley tour set up so that should be fun. I want to check out the 8th AF museum.

My bride and I are looking for local info on hotels, and things to do in Savanah. The historic district seems to be the place to explore but we are open to recommendations. We are thinking about the first week in May.

I think my fluid level was so low that the pump kept running trying to move the gear until I pulled the breaker and performed an E dump. Once home from vacation (driving) I did add eight to ten oz of 5606 to just shy of the threads on the fill. After going over everything today the gear swing...

I just returned from the shop and I have to say this one is a real head scratcher. First, a fluid level check on the pump, it was good. Next with the use of an extended mirror we found no leaks, however the one AN connection needed about a quarter turn. We did find some residue but it was...

Bill, as always great info, thank you. I went back over this morning to give everything another look and found no trace of hydraulic fluid. I’ll pull the back floor Thursday. Not even anything on the belly or any of the drain holes. The pump and surrounding area is spotless too. The E...

I went over to the hangar and did some quick checks. First I checked for leaks, found no hydraulic anywhere. I did not take the rear floor pan off, I’ll do that Thursday at the shop. Next I checked the fluid level in the pump, I had to add eight to ten oz. Hmm, where did that go? Next I climbed...

David, That's the plan. check the E dump to make sure it is up, then cycle the breaker to see if the pump runs continuous, if not, I'll leave it in. I do not have a gear motor light but it will be on my annual list "to do" for June. I'll update the thread with the findings upon return from the...

Tony, good info! I’m reading through the troubleshoot guide and will have a copy with me. I really think the gusts caught the left main gear door and forced it open, but what do I know. I’ll know more once in the shop.

the plan is to not touch the gear selection and leave the breaker pulled until I get in the shop. should I reset the breaker and let it build the pressure as you mentioned then pull if the pump continues to run? on occasion when I power up I’ll hear that quick “zip” but don’t remember always...

I have a question. Is there a way to physically lock the gear to make the ten minute hop for service?

I really think the very strong gust opened the gear door. What caused it to brain fart after that I’m not sure. I have scheduled shop time on the 21st so we’ll swing the gear a good many times and give the gear motor/pump attention too. I’ll report back on findings.

We are headed back to Vero Beach. Vero has become or favorite go to place over the last few years. We have searched for a condo for two of those visits but with Ziva nobody would take a large dog. This year we renew the hunt but we are also considering apartments. Mary and I have worked all...

Kevin, Thanks for the offer, will keep you in mind. Always good to fly with Commander owners/pilots!

We are headed to Vero on the 11th. I'm ready for whatever ATC throws at me. :D

Finally! I am current once again and I did not have to fly the full motion sim. Finding a safety pilot here at the beach is not easy, thankfully, I have a fellow Beech Aero Club member that now lives a few miles away and loves to fly. I found a willing participant, also a BAC member, that...

It’s all about the adventure! I looked at forecasts yesterday and there was widespread freezing levels and I did see that snow moving east. Glad you made the stop and completed your flight home today.

Joe KPHF - Newport News / Williamsburg is a nice airport with a very friendly GA FBO, Rick Aviation. There are also rental cars available at PHF and I'm not sure JGG has rentals available. Give them a call to confirm. I will say the little restaurant inside JGG terminal was very good and they...