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  Topic: Commander Parts
Heron

Replies: 6
Views: 7652

PostForum: Commander-List   Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2015 7:44 pm   Subject: Commander Parts
I'd have thought the best way to do it is get a sheetie and install new material. The cost is probably going to be close and the job better done


John Ives
AC 685
VH NJT

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  Topic: Gear overhaul on turbines.
Heron

Replies: 3
Views: 5281

PostForum: Commander-List   Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2015 9:09 pm   Subject: Gear overhaul on turbines.
Hi

I paid $10k for a 685's 18 months ago

John ives

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On 31 Mar 2015, at 4:07 pm, stratobee <adam@adamfrisch.com> wrote:



What's a ballpark cost for gear o ...
  Topic: Crew Door Safety
Heron

Replies: 5
Views: 3383

PostForum: Commander-List   Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2014 12:57 am   Subject: Crew Door Safety
Not only the turbine commanders. My 685 had the same system.

The unlocking switch is the far right one on the overhead panel

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[quote] On 1 Jul 2014, at 5:48 pm, "Will ...
  Topic: 680-FL(P)
Heron

Replies: 8
Views: 7888

PostForum: Commander-List   Posted: Tue Feb 11, 2014 11:19 pm   Subject: 680-FL(P)
I don't know how old the info on VH BTN is but it has been wrecked by gam for spares some time ago

John ives
VH NJT ex N9199N AC685

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On 12 Feb 2014, at 5:16 pm, "RPM ...
  Topic: Fly-In
Heron

Replies: 15
Views: 6629

PostForum: Commander-List   Posted: Thu Sep 05, 2013 10:30 am   Subject: Fly-In
Yes the old base is still being used. Ow with mig21s an an26s

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On 06/09/2013, at 0:11, "Tylor Hall" <tylorhall@mac.com ( If you're planning on attending the Fly-I ...
  Topic: Fly-In
Heron

Replies: 15
Views: 6629

PostForum: Commander-List   Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2013 4:26 pm   Subject: Fly-In
Hi


Sorry I cannot make it, I was looking forward to coming back to Chattanooga for the convention.


But alas I will be in down town Chittagong in Bangladesh re installing my engine to fly on ...
  Topic: TCFG Fly-In
Heron

Replies: 7
Views: 3409

PostForum: Commander-List   Posted: Fri Aug 16, 2013 5:45 pm   Subject: TCFG Fly-In
Hi,
 
I was planning to go, but my aircraft blew an engine in Bangladesh on the way home to Australia. The recovery is costing around $60K plus lost earning of about $70K.
 
Just for the recor ...
  Topic: New member looking for cabin door latch
Heron

Replies: 13
Views: 6589

PostForum: Commander-List   Posted: Sat Aug 03, 2013 9:20 am   Subject: New member looking for cabin door latch
Our aircraft had no locks at all, cost me $US210 for a door, baggae compartment and battery access.
 
If you are missing the mechanism then I know Atlanta Salavge has about 6 Commanders in pieces ...
  Topic: New member looking for cabin door latch
Heron

Replies: 13
Views: 6589

PostForum: Commander-List   Posted: Sat Aug 03, 2013 8:45 am   Subject: New member looking for cabin door latch
I recently bought a 685 and just had the local locksmith put the "coke machine" type security locks on all the doors - works a treat
 
John Ives
 
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  Topic: Fly-In
Heron

Replies: 14
Views: 5139

PostForum: Commander-List   Posted: Tue Jul 16, 2013 9:49 pm   Subject: Fly-In
What I have is an engine that needs to be split and probably the main bearings replaced. I don't suppose you know anyone in Asia that can do this ie the Phillipines

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On 17/07/20 ...
  Topic: Fly-In
Heron

Replies: 14
Views: 5139

PostForum: Commander-List   Posted: Tue Jul 16, 2013 9:29 pm   Subject: Fly-In
Yes I know about FVJ, I am trying to borrow one of the engines from GAM to get back to Australia

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  Topic: Fly-In
Heron

Replies: 14
Views: 5139

PostForum: Commander-List   Posted: Tue Jul 16, 2013 9:06 pm   Subject: Fly-In
Yes VH NJT


After all both Herons were NJI and NJP

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On 17/07/2013, at 11:05 AM, "Russell Legg" <aero560e@gmail.com ( G'day John,
 
At least you are not l ...
  Topic: Fly-In
Heron

Replies: 14
Views: 5139

PostForum: Commander-List   Posted: Tue Jul 16, 2013 8:53 pm   Subject: Fly-In
N9199N


Good aircraft, just bad luck.


John

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On 17/07/2013, at 10:32 AM, "Russell Legg" <aero560e@GMAIL.COM ( Hi Everyone,

Let's go downtown where th ...
  Topic: Fly-In
Heron

Replies: 14
Views: 5139

PostForum: Commander-List   Posted: Tue Jul 16, 2013 7:44 pm   Subject: Fly-In
Hi,


My name is John Ives, I will probably come to he convention if I can ever get out of Bangledesh.


Currently sitting here with a blown engine on my new commander 685 ENROUTE to Australia. ...
  Topic: Ferry pilot
Heron

Replies: 1
Views: 2874

PostForum: Commander-List   Posted: Sun Mar 31, 2013 1:07 pm   Subject: Ferry pilot
I am seeking an experienced 685 pilot who would like to accompany me across the atlantic in late May.

The person I am seeking should have an instructors rating.

The planned route is New York Gan ...
 
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