Kansas City, MO
- Aircraft Year
- 1993
- Aircraft Type
- 114B/115
- Reg Number
- N6007H
- Serial Number
- 14593
You may not have known, but I have been stalking all of you for just over a year now. So it's time to step out of the shadows and say hello.
I'm James and this is my Commander love affair. I started flying in 1985. All of my time is in Cessna's, most of that in the 182RG I still own. I have been based at Downtown Airport in Kansas City, MO for most of my flying life. It's a busy GA airport and in over thirty-years, I have seen exactly one Commander single-engine aircraft there on the field. And that was back in the late 90's. I still remember it too. It was tied down on the ramp near my hangar. I saw it and thought; what in the world is that airplane! I had never heard of Commander. I walked over to look inside it. Wow! This is like a luxury car I thought. Fell in love right then and it has since been my dream airplane. I have read everything I could get my hands on since then learning about the plane. I have been monitoring all of the Commanders for sale online for two-years, getting a feel for what's available and cost. Then I read about this site, joined, and have been absorbing information since, along with Judi's insight and help. Thank you all.
So after two-years of monitoring availability, the right time and aircraft presented itself and I am preparing to purchase a 1993 114B in September. Beyond the beauty of the machine itself - from my reading - it's the cabin environment and comfort that has led me to placing this as my dream aircraft. It will be flown for both business and personal travel. When I look at my typical business flying currently, my longest trips of about 3.5 to 4 hours one-way would only be about 20 minutes more in duration in the Commander than that of a "fast" normal single engine. I'll take the added time in comfort any day! And I never did subscribe to the Commander being slow at 155 - 160 knots. Another factor in my choice, and not to put on airs, but admittedly, pulling up to the ramp to be picked up by a client in a Commander versus a Cessna 182... well; which do all of you think conveys success better? It's a professional, quality looking plane.
Anyway, I am excited to join the Commander fraternity/sorority and feel privileged to join your highly informational group. And if anyone has insights regarding CFI's, mechanics, or other Commander Owners in my area, I would appreciate the information.
I'm James and this is my Commander love affair. I started flying in 1985. All of my time is in Cessna's, most of that in the 182RG I still own. I have been based at Downtown Airport in Kansas City, MO for most of my flying life. It's a busy GA airport and in over thirty-years, I have seen exactly one Commander single-engine aircraft there on the field. And that was back in the late 90's. I still remember it too. It was tied down on the ramp near my hangar. I saw it and thought; what in the world is that airplane! I had never heard of Commander. I walked over to look inside it. Wow! This is like a luxury car I thought. Fell in love right then and it has since been my dream airplane. I have read everything I could get my hands on since then learning about the plane. I have been monitoring all of the Commanders for sale online for two-years, getting a feel for what's available and cost. Then I read about this site, joined, and have been absorbing information since, along with Judi's insight and help. Thank you all.
So after two-years of monitoring availability, the right time and aircraft presented itself and I am preparing to purchase a 1993 114B in September. Beyond the beauty of the machine itself - from my reading - it's the cabin environment and comfort that has led me to placing this as my dream aircraft. It will be flown for both business and personal travel. When I look at my typical business flying currently, my longest trips of about 3.5 to 4 hours one-way would only be about 20 minutes more in duration in the Commander than that of a "fast" normal single engine. I'll take the added time in comfort any day! And I never did subscribe to the Commander being slow at 155 - 160 knots. Another factor in my choice, and not to put on airs, but admittedly, pulling up to the ramp to be picked up by a client in a Commander versus a Cessna 182... well; which do all of you think conveys success better? It's a professional, quality looking plane.
Anyway, I am excited to join the Commander fraternity/sorority and feel privileged to join your highly informational group. And if anyone has insights regarding CFI's, mechanics, or other Commander Owners in my area, I would appreciate the information.
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