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Post subject: Re: FS: 1966 Turbo Commander 680V RELISTED Posted: 28 Mar 2020, 11:14 |
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Joined: 12/17/13 Posts: 6363 Post Likes: +5545 Location: Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA
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Username Protected wrote: Adam, what’s climb fuel flow? Running range numbers for NJ-BCT. Rob As I recall, it's about 400lbs/hr per side. I don't have POH here as it's up with the plane. But NJ to Boca should be doable in favorable conditions. You won't have tons of reserves, so depend on your comfort for that. Good news is the main tank has a separate LOW FUEL measuring probe that's very accurate. It warns when main tank gets below 60gal. I've had that come on a few times in VFR conditions when I was pushing it, and then I know it was time to land. You can add aux tanks as an upgrade for it - another 100gal - but it kills useful load and not sure it's worth the money on such an old airframe.
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Post subject: Re: FS: 1966 Turbo Commander 680V RELISTED Posted: 20 Apr 2020, 14:33 |
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Joined: 11/18/13 Posts: 393 Post Likes: +65 Location: F70
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I like the choices you have made with the upgrades; Avidyne etc.
Sweet bird!
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Post subject: Re: FS: 1966 Turbo Commander 680V RELISTED Posted: 29 Apr 2020, 03:38 |
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Joined: 07/19/16 Posts: 63 Post Likes: +88 Company: m29 Location: Arroyo Grande, California
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Username Protected wrote: I like the choices you have made with the upgrades; Avidyne etc.
Sweet bird! Agreed, I would trade one of my stars for this sweet bird
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Post subject: Re: FS: 1966 Turbo Commander 680V RELISTED Posted: 03 May 2020, 16:28 |
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Joined: 09/06/11 Posts: 791 Post Likes: +387
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Adam of the twins you’ve owned which is your favorite?
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Post subject: Re: FS: 1966 Turbo Commander 680V RELISTED Posted: 03 May 2020, 19:14 |
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Joined: 12/17/13 Posts: 6363 Post Likes: +5545 Location: Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA
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Username Protected wrote: Adam of the twins you’ve owned which is your favorite? Hard to pick one, but I'd say the Turbo Commander if you factor in the greater package and ignore the troubles I've had with my mechanic and my finances. They're just pretty good at everything. But the handling - Aerostar, hands down. And for sheer, dirty, bush flying utility and STOL stuff - the Commander 520.
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Post subject: Re: FS: 1966 Turbo Commander 680V RELISTED Posted: 11 May 2020, 00:49 |
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I might be interested - shoot me a pm if you can.
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Post subject: Re: FS: 1966 Turbo Commander 680V NO LONGER FOR SALE Posted: 10 Jul 2020, 15:18 |
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Adam, that’s good to hear (I think?).
Mike
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Post subject: Re: FS: 1966 Turbo Commander 680V NO LONGER FOR SALE Posted: 10 Jul 2020, 17:58 |
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Wine? Adam, you in the wine business now?
Certainly none of my business, but since you didn't say "sold", this is probably not an agreeable move for you. If so, sorry.
Jg
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Post subject: Re: FS: 1966 Turbo Commander 680V NO LONGER FOR SALE Posted: 10 Jul 2020, 18:10 |
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Joined: 12/17/13 Posts: 6363 Post Likes: +5545 Location: Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA
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Ha, no, it's just that price was for a quick sale and when that didn't materialize and I keep incurring continued costs for repairs, that price isn't tenable any longer. Wine sales are not covering it by any means, but with some reduction in costs etc at least the need for a fire sale is no longer there. She will get ferried back here this fall and tucked away until times or finances change for her to get finished up.
Sorry to be so back and forth on the sale of her, but this has been a rollercoaster few years.
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Post subject: Re: FS: 1966 Turbo Commander 680V NO LONGER FOR SALE Posted: 10 Jul 2020, 18:12 |
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Username Protected wrote: Ha, no, it's just that price was for a quick sale and when that didn't materialize and I keep incurring continued costs for repairs, that price wasn't tenable any longer. Wine sales are not covering it by any means, but with some reduction in costs etc at least the need for a fire sale is no longer there. She will get ferried back here this fall and tucked away until times or finances change for her to get finished up.
Sorry to be so back and forth on the sale of her, but this has been a rollercoaster few years. I'm really glad to hear you still have it, especially with this post coming so quickly after your "Don't get screwed by your mortgage company" post. I was worried!
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Post subject: Re: FS: 1966 Turbo Commander 680V NO LONGER FOR SALE Posted: 16 Nov 2021, 02:54 |
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Joined: 12/17/13 Posts: 6363 Post Likes: +5545 Location: Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA
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Just an observation on how nuts the aircraft market is right now - here's an ad for a 680V, same model as mine: https://www.controller.com/listing/for-sale/208798725/1968-commander-680v-turboprop-aircraftIt has the original -43 engines (vs my -1's), much less performance (about 50kts slower) and with extremely weird and virtually unserviceable hydraulic pressurization system. 2000hr TBO vs my 5400hrs. No long range tanks, etc. List goes on. They're asking $395K. I mean, I doubt they can get that. But if they can get $300K for it, which seems plausible in this frenzied market, then mine should by all metrics be worth at least $400K in comparison. Less than 2,5 years ago I started this thread and was asking $189K. So market has virtually doubled in less than 2 years... BTW, plane is not for sale, I'm just reflecting on these times. Or let me rephrase that - if you come with a check for $400K she is very likely for sale..
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Post subject: Re: FS: 1966 Turbo Commander 680V NO LONGER FOR SALE Posted: 16 Nov 2021, 08:04 |
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Alternate perspective: Adjusted for true inflation, the hypothetical price is similar to your ask… Username Protected wrote: Just an observation on how nuts the aircraft market is right now - here's an ad for a 680V, same model as mine: https://www.controller.com/listing/for-sale/208798725/1968-commander-680v-turboprop-aircraftIt has the original -43 engines (vs my -1's), much less performance (about 50kts slower) and with extremely weird and virtually unserviceable hydraulic pressurization system. 2000hr TBO vs my 5400hrs. No long range tanks, etc. List goes on. They're asking $395K. I mean, I doubt they can get that. But if they can get $300K for it, which seems plausible in this frenzied market, then mine should by all metrics be worth at least $400K in comparison. Less than 2,5 years ago I started this thread and was asking $189K. So market has virtually doubled in less than 2 years... BTW, plane is not for sale, I'm just reflecting on these times. Or let me rephrase that - if you come with a check for $400K she is very likely for sale..
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