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1. 03:43 AM - Re: Even tho I couldn't be there today.... (Barry Collman)
2. 04:14 AM - Re: Prop spinner needed (Harry Merritt)
3. 04:37 AM - Re: Happy Birthday JT! (John Towner)
4. 04:55 AM - Re: Prop spinner needed (Frits Abbing)
5. 04:55 AM - Re: Prop spinner needed (Frits Abbing)
6. 05:05 AM - Re: Happy Birthday JT! (Barry Collman)
7. 05:10 AM - Re: Happy Birthday JT! (MASON Chevaillier)
8. 05:52 AM - Update on King Air 200 windshield incident //OT (Steve Gilson)
9. 07:50 AM - Re: Happy Birthday JT! (Bob Steele)
10. 08:01 AM - Birthday Greetings (Randy Dettmer, AIA)
11. 08:56 AM - Re: Prop spinner needed (Bruce Campbell)
12. 09:23 AM - Re: Happy Birthday JT! (John Vormbaum)
13. 09:17 PM - Re: Even tho I couldn't be there today.... (YOURTCFG@aol.com)
14. 09:36 PM - Re: Even tho I couldn't be there today.... (Tylor Hall)
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| Subject: | Re: Even tho I couldn't be there today.... |
Well,
I don't recall seeing an original message regarding your Birthday John,
so this greeting is probably a day late.
Nevertheless, I wish to add my best wishes for a Very Happy Birthday !!
Barry
----- Original Message -----
From: Deneal Schilmeister (Portege)
To: commander-list@matronics.com
Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2007 2:40 AM
Subject: Commander-List: Even tho I couldn't be there today....
I did start out the day wearing my Kansas City Club sweatshirt!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
JOHN TOWNER!
You taught me how to dress "preppy," you taught me how to do the right
thing, and you taught me how to play craps.
May G-d bless you, Muffin Lady & the children.
___________________________
Deneal Schilmeister, ATP LearJet
St. Louis - Cincinnati
1997 SL500
www.deneals.com
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| Subject: | Re: Prop spinner needed |
Call Harry he has one.
321 267-3141
----- Original Message -----
From: Ray Mansfield
To: commander-list@matronics.com
Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2007 8:27 PM
Subject: Commander-List: Prop spinner needed
Hello,
The Commander I fly decided to stress the R/prop spinner in an
excessive manner and now it's not useable or repairable. Fortunately it
was found with the 5-6" crack in the metal between the blades during a
ground check. Been trying to get the props balanced but the nearest
shop's balancing equipment is broke and out for repair...not back yet.
I'm having difficulty locating a prop spinner, Part # C2531-5P.
The plane is an AC-68, Commander 680FLP with the Mr. RPM conversion. Mr.
RPM didn't even know where to get one, we called him. Have also checked
about 10 places. The manufacturer said 4-6 weeks delivery. We have two
more possibilities, but won't know for a couple days.
Does anyone out there know where I can get the needed prop
spinner. The two spinners on the plane are different...I don't know
why. The one needed has 15 screws (not 100% sure of that number, it's
close, but there are more than L/spinner) to hold it in place and it
is a newer version than the spinner on the L/engine. It's a one-piece
spinner.
I've had help from you guys before and it's appreciated. My cell
phone number is below. Call anytime. When I can't take calls I turn it
off...which is usually around 10:30 PM at night.
Ray Mansfield
Ft. Walton Beach, FL
850-217-5185
THE FOLLOWING IS TITLED "AVIATION WISDOM". SOME OF YOU MAY HAVE READ
THIS GOOD STUFF BEFORE.
AVIATION WISDOM....
The scientific theory I like best is that the rings of Saturn are
composed entirely of lost airline baggage.
An old pilot is one who can remember when flying was dangerous and sex
was safe.
Both optimists and pessimists contribute to the society. The optimist
invents the aeroplane, the pessimist the parachute.
If helicopters are so safe, how come there are no vintage/classic
helicopter fly-ins.
Death is just nature's way of telling you to watch your airspeed (or
rotor RPM).
Real planes use only a single stick to fly. This is why bulldozers &
helicopters -- in that order -- need two.
There are only three things the copilot should ever say:
1. Nice landing, Sir.
2. I'll buy the first round.
3. I'll take the ugly one.
As a pilot, only two bad things can happen to you:
a. One day you will walk out to the aircraft knowing that it is your
last flight.
b. One day you will walk out to the aircraft not knowing that it is
your last flight.
There are Rules and there are Laws. The Rules are made by men who
think that they know better how to fly your airplane than you. Laws (of
Physics) were made by the Great One. You can, and sometimes should,
suspend the Rules, but you can never suspend the Laws.
About Rules:
a. The rules are a good place to hide if you don't have a better idea
and the talent to execute it.
b. If you deviate from a rule, it must be a flawless performance.
(e.g., if you fly under a bridge, don't hit the bridge.)
The ideal pilot is the perfect blend of discipline and aggressiveness.
The medical profession is the natural enemy of the aviation
profession.
Ever notice that the only experts who decree that "the age of the
pilot is over" are people who have never flown anything? Also, in spite
of the intensity of his or her feelings that the pilot's day is over, I
know of no expert who has volunteered to be a passenger in a non-piloted
aircraft.
Before each flight, make sure that your bladder is empty and your fuel
tanks are full.
He who demands everything that his aircraft can give him is a pilot;
he who demands one iota more is a fool.
There are certain aircraft sounds that can only be heard at night.
The aircraft limits are only there in case there is another flight by
that particular aircraft. If subsequent flights do not appear likely,
there are no limits.
Flying is a great way of life for men who want to feel like boys, but
not for those who still are.
Flying is a hard way to earn an easy living.
Forget all that stuff about lift, gravity, thrust and drag. An
airplane flies because of money. If God had meant man to fly, He'd have
given him more money.
If black boxes survive air crashes -- why don't they make the whole
plane out of that stuff?
If the Wright brothers were alive today, Wilbur would have to fire
Orville to reduce costs. --- President, DELTA Airlines
In the Alaska bush, I'd rather have a two hour bladder and three hours
of gas than vice versa.
It's not that all airplane pilots are good-looking. Just that
good-looking people seem more capable of flying airplanes. Or so
seasoned observers contend. A matter of self-confidence? No doubt, no
doubt.
I've flown in both pilot seats, can someone tell me why the other one
is always occupied by an idiot?
Son, you're going to have to make up your mind about growing up and
becoming a pilot. You can't do both.
There are only two types of aircraft -- fighters and targets.
You define a good flight by negatives: you didn't get hijacked, you
didn't crash, you didn't throw up, you weren't late, you weren't
nauseated by the food. So you're grateful.
You know they invented wheelbarrows to teach FAA inspectors to walk on
their hind legs.
New FAA Motto: We're not happy till you're not happy
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| Subject: | Re: Happy Birthday JT! |
*John,
Thank you very much, we had a 60th birthday lunch and semi-retirement
party for me with 15 old pilot friends and you can imagine the pilot
stories were pretty good. I told everyone I plan to go from 18 to 12
hour work days.
YOUR FRIEND,
JT :-)
*
John Vormbaum wrote:
> To our esteemed friend John Towner,
>
> HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I hope you had blue skies and a tailwind (both ways)
> today!
>
> Best regards,
>
> /John Vormbaum
>
>*
>
>
>*
>
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| Subject: | Re: Prop spinner needed |
Harry,
Can you help me on two props for a 520?
I live in Crescent City, 32112 FL.
Frits Abbng
--- Harry Merritt <avtec2@bellsouth.net> wrote:
> Call Harry he has one.
> 321 267-3141
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Ray Mansfield
> To: commander-list@matronics.com
> Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2007 8:27 PM
> Subject: Commander-List: Prop spinner needed
>
>
> Hello,
>
> The Commander I fly decided to stress the
> R/prop spinner in an excessive manner and now it's
> not useable or repairable. Fortunately it was found
> with the 5-6" crack in the metal between the blades
> during a ground check. Been trying to get the props
> balanced but the nearest shop's balancing equipment
> is broke and out for repair...not back yet.
>
> I'm having difficulty locating a prop spinner,
> Part # C2531-5P. The plane is an AC-68, Commander
> 680FLP with the Mr. RPM conversion. Mr. RPM didn't
> even know where to get one, we called him. Have
> also checked about 10 places. The manufacturer said
> 4-6 weeks delivery. We have two more possibilities,
> but won't know for a couple days.
>
> Does anyone out there know where I can get the
> needed prop spinner. The two spinners on the plane
> are different...I don't know why. The one needed
> has 15 screws (not 100% sure of that number, it's
> close, but there are more than L/spinner) to hold
> it in place and it is a newer version than the
> spinner on the L/engine. It's a one-piece spinner.
>
>
> I've had help from you guys before and it's
> appreciated. My cell phone number is below. Call
> anytime. When I can't take calls I turn it
> off...which is usually around 10:30 PM at night.
>
> Ray Mansfield
> Ft. Walton Beach, FL
> 850-217-5185
>
>
> THE FOLLOWING IS TITLED "AVIATION WISDOM". SOME
> OF YOU MAY HAVE READ THIS GOOD STUFF BEFORE.
>
>
> AVIATION WISDOM....
>
> The scientific theory I like best is that the
> rings of Saturn are composed entirely of lost
> airline baggage.
>
> An old pilot is one who can remember when flying
> was dangerous and sex was safe.
>
> Both optimists and pessimists contribute to the
> society. The optimist invents the aeroplane, the
> pessimist the parachute.
>
> If helicopters are so safe, how come there are no
> vintage/classic helicopter fly-ins.
>
> Death is just nature's way of telling you to watch
> your airspeed (or rotor RPM).
>
> Real planes use only a single stick to fly. This
> is why bulldozers & helicopters -- in that order --
> need two.
>
> There are only three things the copilot should
> ever say:
> 1. Nice landing, Sir.
> 2. I'll buy the first round.
> 3. I'll take the ugly one.
>
> As a pilot, only two bad things can happen to you:
>
> a. One day you will walk out to the aircraft
> knowing that it is your last flight.
> b. One day you will walk out to the aircraft not
> knowing that it is your last flight.
>
> There are Rules and there are Laws. The Rules are
> made by men who think that they know better how to
> fly your airplane than you. Laws (of Physics) were
> made by the Great One. You can, and sometimes
> should, suspend the Rules, but you can never suspend
> the Laws.
>
> About Rules:
> a. The rules are a good place to hide if you don't
> have a better idea and the talent to execute it.
> b. If you deviate from a rule, it must be a
> flawless performance. (e.g., if you fly under a
> bridge, don't hit the bridge.)
>
> The ideal pilot is the perfect blend of discipline
> and aggressiveness.
>
> The medical profession is the natural enemy of the
> aviation profession.
>
> Ever notice that the only experts who decree that
> "the age of the pilot is over" are people who have
> never flown anything? Also, in spite of the
> intensity of his or her feelings that the pilot's
> day is over, I know of no expert who has volunteered
> to be a passenger in a non-piloted aircraft.
>
> Before each flight, make sure that your bladder is
> empty and your fuel tanks are full.
>
> He who demands everything that his aircraft can
> give him is a pilot; he who demands one iota more is
> a fool.
>
> There are certain aircraft sounds that can only be
> heard at night.
>
> The aircraft limits are only there in case there
> is another flight by that particular aircraft. If
> subsequent flights do not appear likely, there are
> no limits.
>
> Flying is a great way of life for men who want to
> feel like boys, but not for those who still are.
>
> Flying is a hard way to earn an easy living.
>
> Forget all that stuff about lift, gravity, thrust
> and drag. An airplane flies because of money. If God
> had meant man to fly, He'd have given him more
> money.
>
> If black boxes survive air crashes -- why don't
> they make the whole plane out of that stuff?
>
> If the Wright brothers were alive today, Wilbur
> would have to fire Orville to reduce costs. ---
> President, DELTA Airlines
>
> In the Alaska bush, I'd rather have a two hour
> bladder and three hours of gas than vice versa.
>
> It's not that all airplane pilots are
> good-looking. Just that good-looking people seem
> more capable of flying airplanes. Or so seasoned
> observers contend. A matter of self-confidence? No
> doubt, no doubt.
>
> I've flown in both pilot seats, can someone tell
> me why the other one is always occupied by an idiot?
>
> Son, you're going to have to make up your mind
> about growing up and becoming a pilot. You can't do
> both.
>
> There are only two types of aircraft -- fighters
> and targets.
>
> You define a good flight by negatives: you didn't
> get hijacked, you didn't crash, you didn't throw up,
> you weren't late, you weren't nauseated by the food.
> So you're grateful.
>
> You know they invented wheelbarrows to teach FAA
> inspectors to walk on their hind legs.
>
> New FAA Motto: We're not happy till you're not
> happy
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
Food fight? Enjoy some healthy debate
in the Yahoo! Answers Food & Drink Q&A.
http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/?link=list&sid=396545367
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| Subject: | Re: Prop spinner needed |
Harry,
Can you help me on two props for a 520?
I live in Crescent City, 32112 FL.
Frits Abbng
--- Harry Merritt <avtec2@bellsouth.net> wrote:
> Call Harry he has one.
> 321 267-3141
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Ray Mansfield
> To: commander-list@matronics.com
> Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2007 8:27 PM
> Subject: Commander-List: Prop spinner needed
>
>
> Hello,
>
> The Commander I fly decided to stress the
> R/prop spinner in an excessive manner and now it's
> not useable or repairable. Fortunately it was found
> with the 5-6" crack in the metal between the blades
> during a ground check. Been trying to get the props
> balanced but the nearest shop's balancing equipment
> is broke and out for repair...not back yet.
>
> I'm having difficulty locating a prop spinner,
> Part # C2531-5P. The plane is an AC-68, Commander
> 680FLP with the Mr. RPM conversion. Mr. RPM didn't
> even know where to get one, we called him. Have
> also checked about 10 places. The manufacturer said
> 4-6 weeks delivery. We have two more possibilities,
> but won't know for a couple days.
>
> Does anyone out there know where I can get the
> needed prop spinner. The two spinners on the plane
> are different...I don't know why. The one needed
> has 15 screws (not 100% sure of that number, it's
> close, but there are more than L/spinner) to hold
> it in place and it is a newer version than the
> spinner on the L/engine. It's a one-piece spinner.
>
>
> I've had help from you guys before and it's
> appreciated. My cell phone number is below. Call
> anytime. When I can't take calls I turn it
> off...which is usually around 10:30 PM at night.
>
> Ray Mansfield
> Ft. Walton Beach, FL
> 850-217-5185
>
>
> THE FOLLOWING IS TITLED "AVIATION WISDOM". SOME
> OF YOU MAY HAVE READ THIS GOOD STUFF BEFORE.
>
>
> AVIATION WISDOM....
>
> The scientific theory I like best is that the
> rings of Saturn are composed entirely of lost
> airline baggage.
>
> An old pilot is one who can remember when flying
> was dangerous and sex was safe.
>
> Both optimists and pessimists contribute to the
> society. The optimist invents the aeroplane, the
> pessimist the parachute.
>
> If helicopters are so safe, how come there are no
> vintage/classic helicopter fly-ins.
>
> Death is just nature's way of telling you to watch
> your airspeed (or rotor RPM).
>
> Real planes use only a single stick to fly. This
> is why bulldozers & helicopters -- in that order --
> need two.
>
> There are only three things the copilot should
> ever say:
> 1. Nice landing, Sir.
> 2. I'll buy the first round.
> 3. I'll take the ugly one.
>
> As a pilot, only two bad things can happen to you:
>
> a. One day you will walk out to the aircraft
> knowing that it is your last flight.
> b. One day you will walk out to the aircraft not
> knowing that it is your last flight.
>
> There are Rules and there are Laws. The Rules are
> made by men who think that they know better how to
> fly your airplane than you. Laws (of Physics) were
> made by the Great One. You can, and sometimes
> should, suspend the Rules, but you can never suspend
> the Laws.
>
> About Rules:
> a. The rules are a good place to hide if you don't
> have a better idea and the talent to execute it.
> b. If you deviate from a rule, it must be a
> flawless performance. (e.g., if you fly under a
> bridge, don't hit the bridge.)
>
> The ideal pilot is the perfect blend of discipline
> and aggressiveness.
>
> The medical profession is the natural enemy of the
> aviation profession.
>
> Ever notice that the only experts who decree that
> "the age of the pilot is over" are people who have
> never flown anything? Also, in spite of the
> intensity of his or her feelings that the pilot's
> day is over, I know of no expert who has volunteered
> to be a passenger in a non-piloted aircraft.
>
> Before each flight, make sure that your bladder is
> empty and your fuel tanks are full.
>
> He who demands everything that his aircraft can
> give him is a pilot; he who demands one iota more is
> a fool.
>
> There are certain aircraft sounds that can only be
> heard at night.
>
> The aircraft limits are only there in case there
> is another flight by that particular aircraft. If
> subsequent flights do not appear likely, there are
> no limits.
>
> Flying is a great way of life for men who want to
> feel like boys, but not for those who still are.
>
> Flying is a hard way to earn an easy living.
>
> Forget all that stuff about lift, gravity, thrust
> and drag. An airplane flies because of money. If God
> had meant man to fly, He'd have given him more
> money.
>
> If black boxes survive air crashes -- why don't
> they make the whole plane out of that stuff?
>
> If the Wright brothers were alive today, Wilbur
> would have to fire Orville to reduce costs. ---
> President, DELTA Airlines
>
> In the Alaska bush, I'd rather have a two hour
> bladder and three hours of gas than vice versa.
>
> It's not that all airplane pilots are
> good-looking. Just that good-looking people seem
> more capable of flying airplanes. Or so seasoned
> observers contend. A matter of self-confidence? No
> doubt, no doubt.
>
> I've flown in both pilot seats, can someone tell
> me why the other one is always occupied by an idiot?
>
> Son, you're going to have to make up your mind
> about growing up and becoming a pilot. You can't do
> both.
>
> There are only two types of aircraft -- fighters
> and targets.
>
> You define a good flight by negatives: you didn't
> get hijacked, you didn't crash, you didn't throw up,
> you weren't late, you weren't nauseated by the food.
> So you're grateful.
>
> You know they invented wheelbarrows to teach FAA
> inspectors to walk on their hind legs.
>
> New FAA Motto: We're not happy till you're not
> happy
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Happy Birthday JT! |
Hi John,
Well, during those extra 6 hours a day, your good wife could teach you
how to make a good muffin. "Muffin Man" has a certain ring about it,
don't you think ;-)
Sincere Best Regards,
Barry
----- Original Message -----
From: John Towner
To: commander-list@matronics.com
Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2007 12:34 PM
Subject: Re: Commander-List: Happy Birthday JT!
John,
Thank you very much, we had a 60th birthday lunch and semi-retirement
party for me with 15 old pilot friends and you can imagine the pilot
stories were pretty good. I told everyone I plan to go from 18 to 12
hour work days.
YOUR FRIEND,
JT :-)
John Vormbaum wrote:
To our esteemed friend John Towner,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I hope you had blue skies and a tailwind (both ways)
today!
Best regards,
/John Vormbaum
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| Subject: | Re: Happy Birthday JT! |
jt, happy birthday, you are way to yourn to even slow down. mason (60)
>From: John Towner <johntowner@centralairsouthwest.com>
>To: commander-list@matronics.com
>Subject: Re: Commander-List: Happy Birthday JT!
>Date: Thu, 08 Feb 2007 06:34:52 -0600
>
>*John,
>
>Thank you very much, we had a 60th birthday lunch and semi-retirement party
> for me with 15 old pilot friends and you can imagine the pilot stories
>were pretty good. I told everyone I plan to go from 18 to 12 hour work
>days.
>
>YOUR FRIEND,
>
>JT :-)
>*
>John Vormbaum wrote:
>
>>To our esteemed friend John Towner,
>> HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I hope you had blue skies and a tailwind (both ways)
>>today!
>> Best regards,
>> /John Vormbaum
>>
>>*
>>
>>
>>*
>>
>
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| Subject: | Update on King Air 200 windshield incident //OT |
from AvWeb 2-8-07
===================================
NTSB Eyes Procedures In King Air Mishap
The NTSB's investigation of a King Air B200 that landed safely last Friday
after suffering serious structural damage is likely to focus on cockpit
checklists and procedures, along with radar data collection. N777AJ was
headed from Rogers, Ark., for Stanton, Va., when it encountered
complications after suffering a shattered (but not blown out) windshield at
27,000 feet and ultimately rained parts down on an aeromedical helicopter
flying below. The helicopter was not struck by debris, and the King Air
landed at Cape Giraradeau, Mo., with buckled wing skins and empennage and
much of the horizontal stabilizer and elevator missing. The King Air's
pilot, Sheldon Stone, said in early reports that the aircraft suffered a
shattered left windshield at altitude and he then depressurized the cabin to
prevent a blowout. According to the King Air pilot operating manual, the
"abnormal checklist" for a cracked windshield specifies a descent to 10,000
feet or other methods to reduce the pressure differential to less than 3 PSI
within 10 minutes. After depressurizing the cabin, Stone and his copilot
then donned their oxygen masks and turned on the valve, but no oxygen
appeared to be forthcoming. The sole-occupant pilots then passed out. Stone,
a 4,200 hour ATP-rated pilot, said he awoke at 7,000 feet and recovered the
aircraft.
According to the aircraft's flight track as provided by FlightAware, the
aircraft reached 27,000 feet just after 7:00 a.m. It cruised at that
altitude until 7:17 when it went to 25,900. At 7:18 the aircraft was at
25,400 but a minute later was back at 27,000 and had slowed from 417 to 104
knots ground speed, further slowing to 44 knots at 7:20, according to
FlightAware. At 7:22, the position report showed holding 27,000 feet and 102
knots. One minute later, the radar indicates 125 knots at 7,800. Aberrations
earlier in the minute-by-minute reporting (from 6:49 to 6:50, the aircraft
is shown to jump from 17,000 to 27,000 then back down) suggest the data may
not be entirely accurate. But the data seem to follow roughly with the
pilot's initial comments and damage suffered by the aircraft.
-----
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| Subject: | Happy Birthday JT! |
John,
Happy Birthday to you!
I guess it's happening, the first of the Baby Boomers are turning 60.
Oh well, you guys are going to lead the rest of to the age of 120. So
congratulations or reaching middle-age!
Your Friend!
Bob Steele
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| Subject: | Birthday Greetings |
A BIG birthday greeting to you John, from the California Central
Coast. Congratulations on making it to 60Im only a few years
behind you.
Now that you are only working half timehave some fun.
Randy Dettmer, AIA
680F/N6253X
DettmerArchitecture
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| Subject: | Prop spinner needed |
And if you can help him, can you help me on two props for a 520?
Bruce Campbell
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-commander-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-commander-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Frits
Abbing
Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2007 4:54 AM
Subject: Re: Commander-List: Prop spinner needed
<fritsabbing@yahoo.com>
Harry,
Can you help me on two props for a 520?
I live in Crescent City, 32112 FL.
Frits Abbng
--- Harry Merritt <avtec2@bellsouth.net> wrote:
> Call Harry he has one.
> 321 267-3141
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Ray Mansfield
> To: commander-list@matronics.com
> Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2007 8:27 PM
> Subject: Commander-List: Prop spinner needed
>
>
> Hello,
>
> The Commander I fly decided to stress the
> R/prop spinner in an excessive manner and now it's
> not useable or repairable. Fortunately it was found
> with the 5-6" crack in the metal between the blades
> during a ground check. Been trying to get the props
> balanced but the nearest shop's balancing equipment
> is broke and out for repair...not back yet.
>
> I'm having difficulty locating a prop spinner,
> Part # C2531-5P. The plane is an AC-68, Commander
> 680FLP with the Mr. RPM conversion. Mr. RPM didn't
> even know where to get one, we called him. Have
> also checked about 10 places. The manufacturer said
> 4-6 weeks delivery. We have two more possibilities,
> but won't know for a couple days.
>
> Does anyone out there know where I can get the
> needed prop spinner. The two spinners on the plane
> are different...I don't know why. The one needed
> has 15 screws (not 100% sure of that number, it's
> close, but there are more than L/spinner) to hold
> it in place and it is a newer version than the
> spinner on the L/engine. It's a one-piece spinner.
>
>
> I've had help from you guys before and it's
> appreciated. My cell phone number is below. Call
> anytime. When I can't take calls I turn it
> off...which is usually around 10:30 PM at night.
>
> Ray Mansfield
> Ft. Walton Beach, FL
> 850-217-5185
>
>
> THE FOLLOWING IS TITLED "AVIATION WISDOM". SOME
> OF YOU MAY HAVE READ THIS GOOD STUFF BEFORE.
>
>
> AVIATION WISDOM....
>
> The scientific theory I like best is that the
> rings of Saturn are composed entirely of lost
> airline baggage.
>
> An old pilot is one who can remember when flying
> was dangerous and sex was safe.
>
> Both optimists and pessimists contribute to the
> society. The optimist invents the aeroplane, the
> pessimist the parachute.
>
> If helicopters are so safe, how come there are no
> vintage/classic helicopter fly-ins.
>
> Death is just nature's way of telling you to watch
> your airspeed (or rotor RPM).
>
> Real planes use only a single stick to fly. This
> is why bulldozers & helicopters -- in that order --
> need two.
>
> There are only three things the copilot should
> ever say:
> 1. Nice landing, Sir.
> 2. I'll buy the first round.
> 3. I'll take the ugly one.
>
> As a pilot, only two bad things can happen to you:
>
> a. One day you will walk out to the aircraft
> knowing that it is your last flight.
> b. One day you will walk out to the aircraft not
> knowing that it is your last flight.
>
> There are Rules and there are Laws. The Rules are
> made by men who think that they know better how to
> fly your airplane than you. Laws (of Physics) were
> made by the Great One. You can, and sometimes
> should, suspend the Rules, but you can never suspend
> the Laws.
>
> About Rules:
> a. The rules are a good place to hide if you don't
> have a better idea and the talent to execute it.
> b. If you deviate from a rule, it must be a
> flawless performance. (e.g., if you fly under a
> bridge, don't hit the bridge.)
>
> The ideal pilot is the perfect blend of discipline
> and aggressiveness.
>
> The medical profession is the natural enemy of the
> aviation profession.
>
> Ever notice that the only experts who decree that
> "the age of the pilot is over" are people who have
> never flown anything? Also, in spite of the
> intensity of his or her feelings that the pilot's
> day is over, I know of no expert who has volunteered
> to be a passenger in a non-piloted aircraft.
>
> Before each flight, make sure that your bladder is
> empty and your fuel tanks are full.
>
> He who demands everything that his aircraft can
> give him is a pilot; he who demands one iota more is
> a fool.
>
> There are certain aircraft sounds that can only be
> heard at night.
>
> The aircraft limits are only there in case there
> is another flight by that particular aircraft. If
> subsequent flights do not appear likely, there are
> no limits.
>
> Flying is a great way of life for men who want to
> feel like boys, but not for those who still are.
>
> Flying is a hard way to earn an easy living.
>
> Forget all that stuff about lift, gravity, thrust
> and drag. An airplane flies because of money. If God
> had meant man to fly, He'd have given him more
> money.
>
> If black boxes survive air crashes -- why don't
> they make the whole plane out of that stuff?
>
> If the Wright brothers were alive today, Wilbur
> would have to fire Orville to reduce costs. ---
> President, DELTA Airlines
>
> In the Alaska bush, I'd rather have a two hour
> bladder and three hours of gas than vice versa.
>
> It's not that all airplane pilots are
> good-looking. Just that good-looking people seem
> more capable of flying airplanes. Or so seasoned
> observers contend. A matter of self-confidence? No
> doubt, no doubt.
>
> I've flown in both pilot seats, can someone tell
> me why the other one is always occupied by an idiot?
>
> Son, you're going to have to make up your mind
> about growing up and becoming a pilot. You can't do
> both.
>
> There are only two types of aircraft -- fighters
> and targets.
>
> You define a good flight by negatives: you didn't
> get hijacked, you didn't crash, you didn't throw up,
> you weren't late, you weren't nauseated by the food.
> So you're grateful.
>
> You know they invented wheelbarrows to teach FAA
> inspectors to walk on their hind legs.
>
> New FAA Motto: We're not happy till you're not
> happy
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Happy Birthday JT! |
Haha, that is retirement for you! I wish I was there for the party, it
sounds like you had a great day.
My father used to say (we ran our own business too), "I don't mind if
you only work half-days. Any 12 hours is fine."
Cheers & I hope to see you soon. I saw that you & Andrew are on the
curriculum at the Twin Commander University. I have a pregnant wife & a
crazy 2 year old, but if I can swing it, I'll come to the university.
All the best,
/John
----- Original Message -----
From: John Towner
To: commander-list@matronics.com
Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2007 4:34 AM
Subject: Re: Commander-List: Happy Birthday JT!
John,
Thank you very much, we had a 60th birthday lunch and semi-retirement
party for me with 15 old pilot friends and you can imagine the pilot
stories were pretty good. I told everyone I plan to go from 18 to 12
hour work days.
YOUR FRIEND,
JT :-)
John Vormbaum wrote:
To our esteemed friend John Towner,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I hope you had blue skies and a tailwind (both ways)
today!
Best regards,
/John Vormbaum
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| Subject: | Re: Even tho I couldn't be there today.... |
In a message dated 2/7/2007 6:45:12 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
deneals@sbcglobal.net writes:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
JOHN TOWNER!
HAPPY "B" DAY JOHN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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| Subject: | Re: Even tho I couldn't be there today.... |
> HAPPY BIRTHDAY
>
> JOHN TOWNER!
>
> HAPPY "B" DAY JOHN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I quit counting. I will not tell any one I am only a year behind you.
Tylor Hall
>
>
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