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nico(at)cybersuperstore.c
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Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2008 6:28 pm Post subject: Mysterious Van Nuys Commander

Ok, I had a chance to go out to Van Nuys airport this afternoon and shot

these pictures of the mysterious Commander that could be seen from space. 



I didn't factor in that the Commander would be under lock and key with no

way to get in on a Saturday after hours, so I couldn't get a shot of the

registration plate that's worth publishing. It remains a mysterious

Commander for now. These shots were made through the security fence.



I will have to go during the week to get in. 



http://www.teletuition.org/videos/commanders/dsc00204.jpg

http://www.teletuition.org/videos/commanders/dsc00207.jpg

http://www.teletuition.org/videos/commanders/dsc00208.jpg (The beech 18 is

visible in the background.)

http://www.teletuition.org/videos/commanders/dsc00209.jpg



Thanks



Nico

dongirod

Joined: 11 Dec 2006
Posts: 140

Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2008 7:35 pm Post subject: Mysterious Van Nuys Commander

Nico;



What model is it?  It kind of looked like maybe a 560 ( internal exhaust

tubes) but the large back window on the right side, that fooled me and I

don't believe it is quite as long between windows as my 560E.



Just curious.



Don

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nico(at)cybersuperstore.c
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Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2008 7:44 pm Post subject: Mysterious Van Nuys Commander

Don,



I couldn't tell from my vantage point. What I forgot to mention, it's at an

aircraft mechanics' school and it appears to be a school-project. If I can

convince the school to allow me in next week, I might get some history from

them about it's origin and what they plan to do with it. It might be built

up and stripped down for each class in perpetuity, who knows. It's worth

while remembering, if it's a school project, that this class would be

Commander trained.



For the next intriguing installment on "The Mystery Commander of Van Nuys",

tune back to this station. Perhaps as soon as next week. 



Nico

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John Vormbaum

Joined: 21 Aug 2006
Posts: 273
Location: SF Bay Area, CA

Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2008 10:03 pm Post subject: Mysterious Van Nuys Commander

I don't know my engines all that well, but based on the airbox visible 

in the picture, I have this gut feeling that it might be a straight 500. 

I'm probably wrong .



/John



nico css wrote:

[quote] 



 Don,



 I couldn't tell from my vantage point. What I forgot to mention, it's at an

 aircraft mechanics' school and it appears to be a school-project. If I can

 convince the school to allow me in next week, I might get some history from

 them about it's origin and what they plan to do with it. It might be built

 up and stripped down for each class in perpetuity, who knows. It's worth

 while remembering, if it's a school project, that this class would be

 Commander trained.



 For the next intriguing installment on "The Mystery Commander of Van Nuys",

 tune back to this station. Perhaps as soon as next week. 



 Nico

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barry.collman(at)air-brit
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Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2008 4:05 am Post subject: Mysterious Van Nuys Commander

Hi Nico,



Well done Sir! Your help in this is very much appreciated.



It seems as though it's a short-wing Model, so will rule out being a 500, 560E, 

680E or 720.



Not sure about the window being larger though.

Does this window area include an escape hatch, making the surround larger?



Very Best Regards,

Barry



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barry.collman(at)air-brit
Guest

Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2008 6:56 am Post subject: Mysterious Van Nuys Commander

Hi Nico,

  

 If you do manage to find out the i/d of this  Commander, could you also try and find out the i/d of the Beech 18?

  

 Not important for us guys, I know, but my friend  would like to know!

  

 In the past, I've usually found guys at these  schools quite helpful. They seem to like knowing that people take an  interest.

  

 Lastly, tell them that I will send them the  complete history of their Commander and that although I usually charge $500 for  such service, I'll make an exception in their case, for being so helpful  

 It's OK - we have enough food for another week or  so!

  

 Very Best Regards,

 Barry

  

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gmosh(at)charter.net
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Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2008 7:12 am Post subject: Mysterious Van Nuys Commander

Not being a confident (competent) cyberspace jockey,  I have a mystery 

Commander I need identified as well; how do I post pictures to the site?



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barry.collman(at)air-brit
Guest

Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2008 7:28 am Post subject: Mysterious Van Nuys Commander

Hi Gary,

  

 I'm not entirely certain, but I'm sure Nico will  take you through the process.

  

 And, if you copy them to me, I'll have a stab at  an i/d for you.

 If you know the location and date they were  taken, it will help.

  

 Very Best Regards,

 Barry

  

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blorber(at)southwestcirru
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Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2008 7:42 am Post subject: Mysterious Van Nuys Commander

There's still the option of calling Matt Jackson who has had his crew working on this Commander for a few years.

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barry.collman(at)air-brit
Guest

Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2008 7:57 am Post subject: Mysterious Van Nuys Commander

Hi again Nico,

  

 I understand that my counterpart, covering  the histories of Beech 18 aircraft, thinks that the one with the Commander at  Van Nuys may be N9112, Serial Number A-546 and that it is with the  "North Valley Occupational Aviation Center".

  

 Does that name tie in with where you  visited?

  

 Very Best Regards,

 Barry

  

  

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nico(at)cybersuperstore.c
Guest

Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2008 8:27 am Post subject: Mysterious Van Nuys Commander

Yup, That's exactly the place. Good job! I didn't mention it  'cause I thought nobody would know it anyway. It just goes to show,  huh?

  

  



   From: owner-commander-list-server(at)matronics.com  [mailto:owner-commander-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Barry  Collman

Sent: Sunday, February 10, 2008 7:57 AM

To:  commander-list(at)matronics.com

Subject: Re: Mysterious  Van Nuys Commander

 

 Hi again Nico,

  

 I understand that my counterpart, covering  the histories of Beech 18 aircraft, thinks that the one with the Commander at  Van Nuys may be N9112, Serial Number A-546 and that it is with the  "North Valley Occupational Aviation Center".

  

 Does that name tie in with where you  visited?

  

 Very Best Regards,

 Barry

  

  

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