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General Discussion / Re: What's the latest, Commander-heads?
« Last post by SKYFLYER on March 24, 2026, 07:17:00 am »ahhh yes "HAPPY WIFE... HAPPY LIFE" I AM FIRM BELIVER
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General Discussion / Re: What's the latest, Commander-heads?
« Last post by donv on March 23, 2026, 05:49:57 pm »Not when my wife is glaring at me, wondering why I'm talking to some stranger while she is waiting to leave!
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General Discussion / Re: What's the latest, Commander-heads?
« Last post by JMA on March 23, 2026, 04:55:26 pm »Always time for a quick phone camera picture DonV! Sadly this site has gone quiet as of late. Miss the stories.
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General Discussion / Re: What's the latest, Commander-heads?
« Last post by donv on March 21, 2026, 05:19:46 pm »Glad to hear from you, Adam!
Europe is just crazy expensive. I've done it in long range business jets, and the costs are just crazy.
I've just about given up on this place, unfortunately. Facebook isn't really a decent substitute either, but it is hard to get anyone else to post here.
Superstar II is a neat airplane, but as I recall, expensive engines? Mine was a 602P with the upgraded engines, and that worked really well. Not as nice as the 980, though!
I was parked in front of a beautiful 900 in Bermuda Dunes the other day. I would have taken a picture, but I didn't have time-- everyone wanted to get on the road.
Europe is just crazy expensive. I've done it in long range business jets, and the costs are just crazy.
I've just about given up on this place, unfortunately. Facebook isn't really a decent substitute either, but it is hard to get anyone else to post here.
Superstar II is a neat airplane, but as I recall, expensive engines? Mine was a 602P with the upgraded engines, and that worked really well. Not as nice as the 980, though!
I was parked in front of a beautiful 900 in Bermuda Dunes the other day. I would have taken a picture, but I didn't have time-- everyone wanted to get on the road.
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General Discussion / What's the latest, Commander-heads?
« Last post by Adam Frisch on March 21, 2026, 02:27:12 am »What's the story?
Been awhile since I checked in. Aerostar is still in Alabama at Don's. I put it on the market, but nobody appreciates the beauty of the Superstar II's, so might just be I keep her a bit longer. Asked Don to wrap annual up asap so I can get her back to CA and start flying a bit. Been a lot of non-op years in general. Dreaming of bucket list, getting her to Europe for our summer visit. Be so much fun to get her over there, but not sure I could do it - takes money, insurance and a bit of currency to attempt such a trip. Plus they need 8.33Mhz radios, of which I have none...
Been awhile since I checked in. Aerostar is still in Alabama at Don's. I put it on the market, but nobody appreciates the beauty of the Superstar II's, so might just be I keep her a bit longer. Asked Don to wrap annual up asap so I can get her back to CA and start flying a bit. Been a lot of non-op years in general. Dreaming of bucket list, getting her to Europe for our summer visit. Be so much fun to get her over there, but not sure I could do it - takes money, insurance and a bit of currency to attempt such a trip. Plus they need 8.33Mhz radios, of which I have none...
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Avionics / S-Tec 3100 Sold To IS&S
« Last post by donv on March 13, 2026, 01:05:50 pm »This is interesting:
https://avbrief.com/s-tec-3100-autopilot-sold-off/?utm_source=newsletter-159&utm_medium=email
I think it might be a good thing. Maybe autothrottles are in our future!
https://avbrief.com/s-tec-3100-autopilot-sold-off/?utm_source=newsletter-159&utm_medium=email
I think it might be a good thing. Maybe autothrottles are in our future!
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General Discussion / Re: NPRM needs your attention
« Last post by donv on March 10, 2026, 12:17:37 am »Bruce, Barry Lane is big on adding an inspection panel in the vertical stab. Aero Air tells me that is unnecessary, because they can (and regularly do) borescope the tail structure. Any thoughts?
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General Discussion / Re: NPRM needs your attention
« Last post by Bruce Byerly on March 10, 2026, 12:07:53 am »Sorry I took a vacation as my devices resisted logging in here.
I’m open to and encourage the sharing of new data. I would normally expect damage repair required as in the above captioned 980 to be the result of an event. Tornado, severe downdraft, severe turbulence, a combination thereof while flying out of trim or sitting on the ground, or even a Gulfstream or airliner powering up nearby. The problem is, as much as we appreciate these planes for all that they do, we don’t know what they’ve been through every minute in any case so a close look by people who know the planes seems worthwhile.
I’m open to and encourage the sharing of new data. I would normally expect damage repair required as in the above captioned 980 to be the result of an event. Tornado, severe downdraft, severe turbulence, a combination thereof while flying out of trim or sitting on the ground, or even a Gulfstream or airliner powering up nearby. The problem is, as much as we appreciate these planes for all that they do, we don’t know what they’ve been through every minute in any case so a close look by people who know the planes seems worthwhile.
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General Discussion / Re: NPRM needs your attention
« Last post by donv on January 16, 2026, 05:27:34 pm »I was just looking at a 690 getting tail work done due to cracks, and it was far less extensive than this. The 690 had cracks in the bulkhead, and they did add Barry Lane's inspection panel up on the vertical.
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General Discussion / Re: NPRM needs your attention
« Last post by JMA on January 08, 2026, 09:34:13 am »Winner aviation was bought and is now Jets FBO @ Youngstown Warren Airport.
I intend to post the full write up/receipt when completed. Over 100K thus far.
I intend to post the full write up/receipt when completed. Over 100K thus far.