I saw that Bob Mays passed earlier this week.

Bob sold me my 980 about 15 years ago, and during that process I had the opportunity to have dinner and do some flying with him, and it was a highlight of my aviation career. After he flew the F-86 in Korea (he described taxiing out on his first mission and being recalled before takeoff, because the armistice was signed), he went on to be a corporate pilot for Bill Lear, in a Beech 18 and a piston Commander. When Bill moved to Switzerland to work on the Learjet, Bob decided to find another job, and got his start selling airplanes-- Lear was a Commander customer, so Bob knew the Commander guys, and that was his path.

Before we had dinner, we went to the bar at the Airtel, and Clay Lacy was sitting there. It was fascinating to see the two of them interact, since Bob was already an established corporate pilot when Clay was just an airport kid at VNY.

RIP and Tailwinds, Bob!

I remain fascinated by the drug smuggling history associated with the 695.  While I realize this may be impossible to answer, I'm curious: given the large volume of Columbian 980's, how many were seized by the government compared to those purchased legitimately (HK tailnumbers)?

https://www.planelogger.com/Aircraft/ConstructionList/695

Looks like Dan Gryder is suing Glenn? Not surprising if that is the case, sorry to hear it though.

Yes, sometimes. I think it has more to do with moisture freezing, or maybe condensation, or something. It is definitely related to being cold at altitude, and once I descend down through 10,000 or so, it works fine.

Although the 5g thing could be a factor... it's done it for a long time, I can't remember if it did it when I first got the airplane.

Here's a fun little homebuilt twin at Sun N Fun that sure as hell seems rot have taken quite a few cues from the Commander...

https://youtu.be/jfnKIZndlOk?si=JvcIu-7r4snn0baO