---------------------------------------------------------- Commander-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Thu 06/22/06: 10 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 09:39 AM - Funny Story (BertBerry1@aol.com) 2. 11:14 AM - Re: Funny Story (skyhawkc-172@comcast.net) 3. 12:13 PM - Re: Funny Story (David Owens) 4. 02:38 PM - Re: Funny Story (Stan) 5. 03:33 PM - Oil Cooler baffle (Ray Mansfield) 6. 03:40 PM - Re: Oil Cooler baffle (mike floyd) 7. 03:45 PM - Re: Oil Cooler baffle (Ray Mansfield) 8. 05:12 PM - Re: Funny Story () 9. 09:05 PM - Re: Funny Story (BillLeff1@aol.com) 10. 09:58 PM - Re: Funny Story (Jim Addington) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 09:39:36 AM PST US From: BertBerry1@aol.com Subject: Commander-List: Funny Story --> Commander-List message posted by: BertBerry1@aol.com Since its been pretty quite here lately, I thought I'd share a story with you. Many years ago my Father purchased the first 681 Hawk built, serial number 6001, N9051N it was the demo unit and used in most of the advertisements. While refueling at Denver Beechcraft shortly after it was purchased, our Pilot ran across two King Air pilots who smugly asked him, "Zack, don't you find that Commander to be awful noisy?" To which Zack smiled and replied, "You know, when you pull it back to King Air speed, you can hardly hear it running." Have a Good Day, Bert ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 11:14:14 AM PST US From: skyhawkc-172@comcast.net Subject: Re: Commander-List: Funny Story --> Commander-List message posted by: skyhawkc-172@comcast.net Bert, Great story!...I like it... Brent - N224HA -------------- Original message -------------- > --> Commander-List message posted by: BertBerry1@aol.com > > Since its been pretty quite here lately, I thought I'd share a story with you. > > Many years ago my Father purchased the first 681 Hawk built, serial number > 6001, N9051N it was the demo unit and used in most of the advertisements. > > While refueling at Denver Beechcraft shortly after it was purchased, our > Pilot ran across two King Air pilots who smugly asked him, "Zack, don't you find > that Commander to be awful noisy?" > > To which Zack smiled and replied, "You know, when you pull it back to King > Air speed, you can hardly hear it running." > > Have a Good Day, > > Bert > > > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 12:13:18 PM PST US From: "David Owens" Subject: Re: Commander-List: Funny Story --> Commander-List message posted by: "David Owens" Here Here... ----- Original Message ----- Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2006 1:13 PM > --> Commander-List message posted by: skyhawkc-172@comcast.net > > Bert, > Great story!...I like it... > Brent - N224HA > -------------- Original message -------------- > > > --> Commander-List message posted by: BertBerry1@aol.com > > > > Since its been pretty quite here lately, I thought I'd share a story with you. > > > > Many years ago my Father purchased the first 681 Hawk built, serial number > > 6001, N9051N it was the demo unit and used in most of the advertisements. > > > > While refueling at Denver Beechcraft shortly after it was purchased, our > > Pilot ran across two King Air pilots who smugly asked him, "Zack, don't you find > > that Commander to be awful noisy?" > > > > To which Zack smiled and replied, "You know, when you pull it back to King > > Air speed, you can hardly hear it running." > > > > Have a Good Day, > > > > Bert > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 02:38:59 PM PST US From: "Stan" Subject: RE: Commander-List: Funny Story --> Commander-List message posted by: "Stan" Hi Bert, Thanks for the great story! Do you know if there was any significance to the N-number? Stan N681SP -----Original Message----- [mailto:owner-commander-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of BertBerry1@aol.com Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2006 9:37 AM --> Commander-List message posted by: BertBerry1@aol.com Since its been pretty quite here lately, I thought I'd share a story with you. Many years ago my Father purchased the first 681 Hawk built, serial number 6001, N9051N it was the demo unit and used in most of the advertisements. While refueling at Denver Beechcraft shortly after it was purchased, our Pilot ran across two King Air pilots who smugly asked him, "Zack, don't you find that Commander to be awful noisy?" To which Zack smiled and replied, "You know, when you pull it back to King Air speed, you can hardly hear it running." Have a Good Day, Bert ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 03:33:21 PM PST US From: "Ray Mansfield" Subject: Commander-List: Oil Cooler baffle --> Commander-List message posted by: "Ray Mansfield" Hello, I'm in need of two oil cooler baffles for an Aero Commander 680 FLP with the Mr. RPM Conversion. The fiberglass baffle presently attached is getting worn and has been strengthened by maintenance a couple times. Couldn't find one through normal channels. This is the baffle that directs air over the oil cooler on the front under side of the engine. Does anyone know who might have one. I've been fortunate in the past in finding parts through this website. Any help will be appreciated. Thank you, Ray Mansfield N91ES (Picture of the plane on the picture website) ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 03:40:47 PM PST US From: "mike floyd" Subject: RE: Commander-List: Oil Cooler baffle --> Commander-List message posted by: "mike floyd" Hey Ray, I have a mold for fabricating that baffle and would lend it to you. It is our busy season so no time to fabricate them for you send your shipping address. Mike Commander NW LTD ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 03:45:55 PM PST US From: "Ray Mansfield" Subject: Re: Commander-List: Oil Cooler baffle --> Commander-List message posted by: "Ray Mansfield" Thanks Mike. I'll see who else responds and also talk to maintenance folks and see if they could make one with the mold. Sounds like a good idea. I'll let you know. Ray M. ----- Original Message ----- Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2006 5:40 PM > --> Commander-List message posted by: "mike floyd" > > Hey Ray, > I have a mold for fabricating that baffle and would lend it to you. It is > our busy season so no time to fabricate them for you send your shipping > address. > > Mike > Commander NW LTD > > > http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Commander-List > http://wiki.matronics.com > > > ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 05:12:59 PM PST US From: Subject: RE: Commander-List: Funny Story --> Commander-List message posted by: You know i'm not sure, but I don't think so. Bert ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 09:05:26 PM PST US From: BillLeff1@aol.com Subject: Re: Commander-List: Funny Story --> Commander-List message posted by: BillLeff1@aol.com I have been flying Turbo Commanders since 1972 starting with 681's(N9020N SN6024 and N9129N SN6056) and an still flying them. In fact I flew every model including 695A SN96096. In fact I just flew a 690A today. For all of those years I have had to listen to all for the BS from the King Air pilots about what a great airplane a King Air is vs. a Turbo Commander. This year I started flying a King Air 300. After going through the Type rating training I have to say: A King Air is a nice comfortable airplane but, it does not hold a candle to a Turbo Commander when it comes quality of design, manufacture, flying qualities, efficiency and well designed systems! Viva Turbo Commanders! Bill Leff ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 09:58:48 PM PST US From: "Jim Addington" Subject: RE: Commander-List: Funny Story --> Commander-List message posted by: "Jim Addington" Bill, A friend of mine teaches both airplanes and he will tell you the same thing. Jim Addington N444BD -----Original Message----- [mailto:owner-commander-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of BillLeff1@aol.com Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2006 11:04 PM --> Commander-List message posted by: BillLeff1@aol.com I have been flying Turbo Commanders since 1972 starting with 681's(N9020N SN6024 and N9129N SN6056) and an still flying them. In fact I flew every model including 695A SN96096. In fact I just flew a 690A today. For all of those years I have had to listen to all for the BS from the King Air pilots about what a great airplane a King Air is vs. a Turbo Commander. This year I started flying a King Air 300. After going through the Type rating training I have to say: A King Air is a nice comfortable airplane but, it does not hold a candle to a Turbo Commander when it comes quality of design, manufacture, flying qualities, efficiency and well designed systems! Viva Turbo Commanders! Bill Leff