---------------------------------------------------------- Commander-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Fri 02/07/03: 6 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 12:22 PM - Web Page Update (Dan Dominguez) 2. 05:26 PM - Shrike Commander Performance Specs (Andrew & Bridget Watson) 3. 05:40 PM - Re: Shrike Commander Performance Specs (Nico van Niekerk) 4. 05:51 PM - Re: Shrike Commander Performance Specs (Tylor Hall) 5. 05:55 PM - Re: Shrike Commander Performance Specs, WOOPS (Tylor Hall) 6. 07:42 PM - Re: Shrike Commander Performance Specs (N414C) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 12:22:32 PM PST US From: "Dan Dominguez" Subject: Commander-List: Web Page Update --> Commander-List message posted by: "Dan Dominguez" JB- Added some links to the Pilot page on the Aerocommander.com site. They should be helpful for heading down there or for flying in the US. Try visiting Daisy for weather too, she'll have any METAR and TAF info for any reporting station in the world updated hourly. She also has a few surprises of her own... Blue Skies Dan ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 05:26:39 PM PST US From: Andrew & Bridget Watson Subject: Commander-List: Shrike Commander Performance Specs --> Commander-List message posted by: Andrew & Bridget Watson Hi, I'm new to this group... I'm looking for performance specs for a Shrike Commander - I'm writing a novel and I reference a Shrike in the story. I really should learn a bit more about it - the only thing I know is it is a younger sibling of the 500U, with origins in the 520/560. I believe the designer was Ted Smith, who originally designed the Douglas Havoc/Boston, Invader, and then went on to design the Aerostar. (The only other things I know about the Shrike are that it is the most beautiful twin in the air today, and that it was made famous by Bob Hoover - yes, I saw him do his one engine roll at Lanseria in South Africa many years ago.) Thanks, Andrew Watson ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 05:40:21 PM PST US From: "Nico van Niekerk" Subject: Re: Commander-List: Shrike Commander Performance Specs --> Commander-List message posted by: "Nico van Niekerk" Hi Andrew. I was just casually reading through your message until where you mention that you saw Bob Hoover at Lanseria. That's exactly where I saw him and had him sign my program (which was since lost when we moved to the US in 1993). Imagine that! Being a commander nut (had a straight 500 in SA for a long time) I couldn't help but momentarily recall that nice day in the Transvaal. Where are you guys living now? My direct email is nico@cybersuperstore.com Nico van Niekerk ----- Original Message ----- From: "Andrew & Bridget Watson" Subject: Commander-List: Shrike Commander Performance Specs > --> Commander-List message posted by: Andrew & Bridget Watson > > Hi, > > I'm new to this group... > > I'm looking for performance specs for a Shrike Commander - I'm writing a novel and I reference a Shrike in the story. > > I really should learn a bit more about it - the only thing I know is it is a younger sibling of the 500U, with origins in the 520/560. I believe the designer was Ted Smith, who originally designed the Douglas Havoc/Boston, Invader, and then went on to design the Aerostar. > > (The only other things I know about the Shrike are that it is the most beautiful twin in the air today, and that it was made famous by Bob Hoover - yes, I saw him do his one engine roll at Lanseria in South Africa many years ago.) > > Thanks, > Andrew Watson > > ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 05:51:11 PM PST US From: "Tylor Hall" Subject: RE: Commander-List: Shrike Commander Performance Specs --> Commander-List message posted by: "Tylor Hall" Andrew, Boy, did you come to the right place to get a bunch of information. The short story is that the A/C 500 B, U, S evolved from the earlier round cowling Aero Commanders. The 500 B, U, & S were the first to have flat nacelles. I lump the B, U, and S together since the all use the same engine. The U and S as later models had long noses, eye brow windows, and front doors added as standard. These also show up in the B models as later added options. Bob Hoover flew the S model. www.aerocommander.com is the web site with a number of photos. On this site you will find technical specifications. There are none for the S. They are the same as the U model for all practical purposes. You will find photos of the 500 under the short speedline section. That was the short answer. Want more? Regards, Tylor Hall Wind Dancer Aviation Services, Inc. 2V1, Pagosa Springs, CO 970-731-2127 -----Original Message----- From: owner-commander-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-commander-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Andrew & Bridget Watson Subject: Commander-List: Shrike Commander Performance Specs --> Commander-List message posted by: Andrew & Bridget Watson Hi, I'm new to this group... I'm looking for performance specs for a Shrike Commander - I'm writing a novel and I reference a Shrike in the story. I really should learn a bit more about it - the only thing I know is it is a younger sibling of the 500U, with origins in the 520/560. I believe the designer was Ted Smith, who originally designed the Douglas Havoc/Boston, Invader, and then went on to design the Aerostar. (The only other things I know about the Shrike are that it is the most beautiful twin in the air today, and that it was made famous by Bob Hoover - yes, I saw him do his one engine roll at Lanseria in South Africa many years ago.) Thanks, Andrew Watson ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 05:55:54 PM PST US From: "Tylor Hall" Subject: RE: Commander-List: Shrike Commander Performance Specs, WOOPS --> Commander-List message posted by: "Tylor Hall" No photos on the web site? Dan? What's UP? The spy novel writer wants a photo for the cover of his book!!! Go to the plane of the month and you will see Tom's 500B. Regards, Tylor Hall Wind Dancer Aviation Services, Inc. 2V1, Pagosa Springs, CO 970-731-2127 -----Original Message----- From: owner-commander-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-commander-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Andrew & Bridget Watson Subject: Commander-List: Shrike Commander Performance Specs --> Commander-List message posted by: Andrew & Bridget Watson Hi, I'm new to this group... I'm looking for performance specs for a Shrike Commander - I'm writing a novel and I reference a Shrike in the story. I really should learn a bit more about it - the only thing I know is it is a younger sibling of the 500U, with origins in the 520/560. I believe the designer was Ted Smith, who originally designed the Douglas Havoc/Boston, Invader, and then went on to design the Aerostar. (The only other things I know about the Shrike are that it is the most beautiful twin in the air today, and that it was made famous by Bob Hoover - yes, I saw him do his one engine roll at Lanseria in South Africa many years ago.) Thanks, Andrew Watson ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 07:42:52 PM PST US From: "N414C" Subject: Re: Commander-List: Shrike Commander Performance Specs --> Commander-List message posted by: "N414C" It is the 2nd most beautiful twin. Milt ----- Original Message ----- From: "Andrew & Bridget Watson" Subject: Commander-List: Shrike Commander Performance Specs > --> Commander-List message posted by: Andrew & Bridget Watson > > Hi, > > I'm new to this group... > > I'm looking for performance specs for a Shrike Commander - I'm writing a novel and I reference a Shrike in the story. > > I really should learn a bit more about it - the only thing I know is it is a younger sibling of the 500U, with origins in the 520/560. I believe the designer was Ted Smith, who originally designed the Douglas Havoc/Boston, Invader, and then went on to design the Aerostar. > > (The only other things I know about the Shrike are that it is the most beautiful twin in the air today, and that it was made famous by Bob Hoover - yes, I saw him do his one engine roll at Lanseria in South Africa many years ago.) > > Thanks, > Andrew Watson > >