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	   Topic: Commander Parts | 
  
  
	Heron 
	   
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	 Forum: 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 
	   
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	 Forum: 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 
	   
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	 Forum: 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 
	   
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	 Forum: 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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	   Topic: Fly-In | 
  
  
	Heron 
	   
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	 Forum: 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 
	   
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	 Forum: 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 
	   
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	 Forum: 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 
	   
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	 Forum: 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 
	   
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	 Forum: 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
  
    From: john.bottrell@cox.net
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	   Topic: Fly-In | 
  
  
	Heron 
	   
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	 Forum: 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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	   Topic: Fly-In | 
  
  
	Heron 
	   
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	 Forum: 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 
	   
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	 Forum: 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 
	   
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	 Forum: 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 
	   
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	 Forum: 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.
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	   Topic: Ferry pilot | 
  
  
	Heron 
	   
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	 Forum: 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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