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Wed 06/28/06


Total Messages Posted: 4



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     1. 04:48 AM - Re: ALASKA TRIP (steve)
     2. 05:01 AM - Re: ALASKA TRIP (Barry Collman)
     3. 09:56 PM - Re: ALASKA TRIP (YOURTCFG@aol.com)
     4. 09:56 PM - Re: ALASKA TRIP (YOURTCFG@aol.com)
 
 
 


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    Time: 04:48:23 AM PST US
    From: "steve" <steveg@nternet.com>
    Subject: ALASKA TRIP
    Jb, You might want to file a NASA report real quick. http://asrs.arc.nasa.gov/forms_nf.htm ...... Had a bit of excitement coming into the states. The FSS at Ketchican failed to activate our flight plan. We were intercepted by a couple of F-16s from the Oregon Air Guard. After a difficult conversation on 121.5 with a hand held radio, we were escorted to our destination. I haven't heard any more from the FAA, so I am keeping my fingers crossed that this is the end of the incident but who knows. Steve Gilson


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    Time: 05:01:29 AM PST US
    From: "Barry Collman" <barry.collman@air-britain.co.uk>
    Subject: Re: ALASKA TRIP
    Hi JimBob, Thanks for sharing the details of that trip with us all. Some people get all the fun!!! A quick note on those 4 Commanders at the Ozark-Enterprise Community College: 560A-252. Is ex N23041, N4988B and originally 55-4640, another of the 15 ordered. 560A(HC)-267. Is ex N800NE, N23FC and originally USAF 55-4645, one of the 15 ordered in 1955. I believe it was modified from a 560A to 560A(HC), with the original GO-480-D1A engines being replaced by GO-480-G1B6, but the date isn't known. If you are able to confirm that on your next visit there, I'll be eternally grateful. If they have the logs, perhaps you could get a date for me? 680-319-14, N6814S. 680-466-136, ex 57-6183 one ordered by the USAF on behalf on the US Army. Converted to 680E on October 8th 1974. My database indicates that it had a forward cabin door installed on the co-pilot's side. If you can check that out when you deliver the next one, I'll again be grateful. I have already made a note to re-check the records at TCAC. Sistership 680-471-141, 57-6184 also had the same installation. Did it still have a large 'bulbous' nose, that used to house special radar equipment? Was designated as an RL-26D, later re-designated as RU-9D. Very Best Regards, Barry C. ----- Original Message ----- From: YOURTCFG@aol.com To: commander-list@matronics.com Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2006 6:43 AM Subject: Commander-List: ALASKA TRIP HI KIDS. I thought I would share a recent adventure. A coupe weeks ago, Morris Kernick headed up to a little town in Alaska to get a Commander. I have a contract to supply 2 Commanders to an A&P school in SE Alabama. After looking for several months and at 13 derelict Commanders, the first usable airplane, a 680, was found in Galena Alaska, about 100 nm from the Arctic Circle. With the help of TCFG member Steve Willis, we were successful if moving the airplane 1700nm to my home here in Washougal WA. It took 3 days to ready the airplane for the ferry flight. The airplane had not flown in many years but was in pretty good shape. All the avionics had been unceremoniously remove with what looked like a sawsall!! The trip to Washougla was completely uneventful and the airplane ran like a Swiss watch. After some additional work , I flew the airplane the remaining 1900nm to Enterprise Alabama, again without any trouble. The legs were Galena to Wasilla (Anchorage) AK. Than, direct to Ketchcan, with a stop in Sitka due to weather. From Kechican we flew direct to my home (Portland OR) none stop. The last legs were Washougal direct to Lamar CO (987nm) then direct to Enterprise (925nm). Coast to coast with one fuel stop!! Had a bit of excitement coming into the states. The FSS at Ketchican failed to activate our flight plan. We were intercepted by a couple of F-16s from the Oregon Air Guard. After a difficult conversation on 121.5 with a hand held radio, we were escorted to our destination. I haven't heard any more from the FAA, so I am keeping my fingers crossed that this is the end of the incident but who knows. The next airplane, a 560A is in San Diego and I plan to pick it up next week, if the FAA ever gives us the ferry permit. Hope all is well in your Commanderland!! PS Barry Collman. The A&P school is the Ozark-Enterprise Community College and they now have 4 Commanders in there ownership. N800NE, a 560A, S/N267(?) complete and could fly again, another 560A, S/N252 was in military paint with no engines and cut off wings & tail, and a 680 S/N 466-136 also will never fly again. It was converted to an "E" in 1974 and has a front door. The airplane I delivered was N6814S S/N 680-14 a 680. It will remain intact and could fly again. jb


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    Time: 09:56:15 PM PST US
    From: YOURTCFG@aol.com
    Subject: Re: ALASKA TRIP
    In a message dated 6/28/2006 4:49:10 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, steveg@nternet.com writes: You might want to file a NASA report real quick. Did it, thanks!! jb


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    Time: 09:56:49 PM PST US
    From: YOURTCFG@aol.com
    Subject: Re: ALASKA TRIP
    In a message dated 6/28/2006 5:02:19 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, barry.collman@air-britain.co.uk writes: co-pilot's side Nope, it was on the pilots side. I did not however look to see if a second door was on the copilot side, but I doubt it. I'll check when I return. jb




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