AERO COMMANDER 500-B @ Taddy Bay Int Airport VG

[@mayagos08]

Salúdos desde Colombia. Tengo en mi haber mas de diez mil horas en Aerocommander series. cerca de dos mil horas en turbo Commander 690. Es un avión que quiero con el alma.

[@krystalviewaviation3245]

@mayagos08 That is wonderful to hear. I like this aircraft aswell. I never get the chance to fly in one.

[@thelastrebelshow1627]

My father had this exact plane when I was a kid so I have a deep fondness for the Aero Commander. Logged many hours in it. 🤘

[@krystalviewaviation3245]

I really appreciate you leaving your comments.

[@richardgreen7811]

When modified, these are a magnificent plane. Extremely comfortable, very stable IFR platform. When a new panel and the eyebrow STC are applied, they are hard to beat for certain missions. Their only real maintenance issues are hydraulic leaks from the main gear and the routine problems with Lycoming engines.

[@krystalviewaviation3245]

Really appreciate you leaving your comment.Richard you had a commander before.

[@richardgreen7811]

And don't forget to find one with A/C. That's why the pilot was sitting on the apron with the door and vent window open. Obviously an "islands location". Not the fastest, but certainly one of the most comfortable.

[@Dave-df1vu]

i bought a 1961 a few years ago i did the 300hp engine conversion love the plane fly it like i drive my car.instead of a 2 hour drive i take the commander. the vg's and the stop gap seals make a big difference. great off airport plane

[@krystalviewaviation3245]

Dave I really appreciate you leaving your comment.Do you have your commander I would like to fly on one.

[@jetcharter1597]

In 1972 I flew cargo in a 500 (Gulfpord-Meridian-Hattiesburg-New Orleans) as a part time 'extra job' while in the Air Force.

[@krystalviewaviation3245]

I will like to take a flight on this Aircraft. Do you still fly as a pilot.

[@musoseven8218]

"Extra Job" sounds interesting 🤔🤔😉

[@jamesstephenpeyton3305]

So that’s how you kept us civvies out of work.

[@AirTimer]

Beautiful aircraft. The 500B that I flew in '69 did not have pilot door, winglets, cool paint, or pointed nose. I flew a mail run from Arcata, California to SFO carrying 2000# of mail to and from the Eureka area 6 nights a week.

[@krystalviewaviation3245]

Thanks for sharing your story about the 500B.Do you still fly as a pilot.

[@musoseven8218]

Looks like the aircraft wasn't "secure" (brakes weren't on) when he started the left engine? Lovely aeroplane though, Rockwell/Commander/et al range of aircraft always seems quite special to me. Thanks for sharing 👍😊✌️

[@krystalviewaviation3245]

No it was not secure. I guess after he shut down did not engage the brakes.

[@musoseven8218]

@@krystalviewaviation3245 "Aircraft secure, brakes are on"🤔😉😉💜

[@krystalviewaviation3245]

Ok that is great to know it was secure.

[@bernardanderson3758]

Love the Shrikes

[@krystalviewaviation3245]

Thank you bro.

[@manuelvillamil9809]

I would love to watch a landing at that place…

[@krystalviewaviation3245]

I really appreciate you leaving your comment.it have video of landing on the channel. These islands are call the British Virgin Islands. Nature's little secret.

[@manuelvillamil9809]

Thanks! Just watched that Islander practicing touch and goes and confirmed my concerns.. with that mountain at the end of the runway, and crosswinds, it is not easy… That nature’s little secret can be a pilot’s nightmare! Great videos!

[@krystalviewaviation3245]

Yes there is a strong crosswind coming across the runaway. Most of the pilot practise touch down for before landing day on their own.

[@cappc12]

How is it possible that know one has a turbine conversion for the 500 yet???

[@krystalviewaviation3245]

Is it possible to do a conversion.

[@cappc12]

@@krystalviewaviation3245 not sure. But it would be awesome.

[@coriscotupi]

There is a Turbo Commander, based on the larger 680 version, powered by Garret/Honneywell TPE331 turboprop engines.

[@laughingone3728]

Very nice video except 1 major thing: that flashing star thing at the beginning was extremely annoying. If you would eliminate that this video would be almost flawless.

[@krystalviewaviation3245]

Thanks for letting me really appreciate it.

[@jorgerefsgaard2522]

Is this planea for sale?

[@krystalviewaviation3245]

@jorgerefsgaard2522 I'm not sure this aircraft home-bass is Puerto Rico.

[@coriscotupi]

Checklist? ...What checklist? Some people like it dangerous. ...Nice video.

[@krystalviewaviation3245]

I really appreciate you viewing the channel and leaving your comments.

[@thomaswayneward]

I thought the same thing. He really got off quickly though.

[@xhomase]

What l would give for a flip!!!!!!!!!!! Mad about flying.

[@cavsh00ter]

Turn off audio

[@krystalviewaviation3245]

I don't have a radio as yeah so no audio for now. I working on getting one . I really appreciate you leaving your comments.