Salt Lake City, UT
- Aircraft Year
- 1976
- Aircraft Type
- 114
- Reg Number
- N127XY
- Serial Number
- 14039
Hi everyone,
I figured I’d introduce myself now that I’m officially the new owner of Commander 114 N127XY.
I’m a relatively new pilot; got my PPL 11 months ago and have managed to fly just over 800 hours since then. Most of my time has been in taildraggers, light sport aircraft, and a few Bonanzas.
I had been looking at Mooneys, Bonanzas, and Commanders, and the Commander ultimately made the most sense for where I’m at in my training. It was also by far the most comfortable of the group.
Over the past three days I ferried the airplane from NY back to UT with my CFII, spending a good portion of the trip in actual IFR as prep for my upcoming instrument checkride. We stopped in VA, AR, TX, NM, and finally UT, battling strong headwinds and just about every type of weather along the way.
Even in those conditions I was impressed with how stable the airplane felt, and the trailing link gear makes landings very easy.
Big thanks to Frank @FS for trusting me with the airplane and Judi for all her insight while I was looking at a bunch of different Commanders.
Looking forward to learning more about the airplane and from everyone here.
Annika
I figured I’d introduce myself now that I’m officially the new owner of Commander 114 N127XY.
I’m a relatively new pilot; got my PPL 11 months ago and have managed to fly just over 800 hours since then. Most of my time has been in taildraggers, light sport aircraft, and a few Bonanzas.
I had been looking at Mooneys, Bonanzas, and Commanders, and the Commander ultimately made the most sense for where I’m at in my training. It was also by far the most comfortable of the group.
Over the past three days I ferried the airplane from NY back to UT with my CFII, spending a good portion of the trip in actual IFR as prep for my upcoming instrument checkride. We stopped in VA, AR, TX, NM, and finally UT, battling strong headwinds and just about every type of weather along the way.
Even in those conditions I was impressed with how stable the airplane felt, and the trailing link gear makes landings very easy.
Big thanks to Frank @FS for trusting me with the airplane and Judi for all her insight while I was looking at a bunch of different Commanders.
Looking forward to learning more about the airplane and from everyone here.
Annika
