Update here: I did get my Commander 500B back from the overhauls (and Annual) in early February and have been trying to fly my butt off since then (South Texas to Albuquerque and Las Vegas, South Texas to Omaha, and more). The girl is flying great, as expected. Both overhauled engines are purring for me now. I am past the break-in period for the engines (which went well...and had me flying ROP and very fast!), and I am, once again, flying LOP. My fuel flows at 10,000 feet, or so, is less than 11.5 gph, per engine, and airspeed stays between 160 and 170 knots. Not too shabby. CHTs (and EGTs) stay cool, so I am a happy guy. ;-) I don't have any money left (laughing), but the airplane is a real treat to fly. I think the next BIG trip will probably be Oshkosh, followed by Reno, but I may throw one or two other fun ones in before then. I still love having folks at almost every airport walk up and ask me about my aircraft and commanders in general. :-)