November/December 2018

‘Tis the Season

The holidays are fast approaching. This year give the gift of Twin Commander logoed merchandise. From bags to hats and jackets to t-shirts, you can show your Twin Commander pride with dozens of products offered through a partnership with Lands’ End. The store includes some of Lands’ End classics, such as canvas totes, contemporary jackets, luggage and newer high-quality offerings. To access the store, click here or if you’re on the website click Commander Gear at the bottom under Lifestyle.

After picking your gear and checking out, be sure to click the black ‘APPLY LOGO(S)’ button to ensure you get the Twin Commander logo.

2020 ADS-B Mandate Is Fast Approaching

The FAA’s January 1, 2020, ADS-B equipage deadline is fast approaching. Shop time is getting harder to schedule as owners look to upgrade in time to meet the deadline, and in some cases significantly improve the capabilities of their aircraft.

Twin Commander Aircraft is interested in knowing how the fleet is doing in this regards.

Would you mind taking a brief survey?

Your answer will help us know how best to serve the fleet. Thanking you in advance.

A Twin Commander Fun Fact

The propeller rotation speed on the Dash 10 version of the Honeywell TPE-331 engine is about 1,700 rpm. At this power setting the engine’s hot section turns at an incredible 40,000 rpm or more. The engine’s reduction gearbox ratio is 26:1 in order to get reasonable propeller rpms.

Do you have an interesting fact about your Twin Commander that you would like to share? Send it to [email protected] and we’ll share it here and on the Twin Commander social media.
Blue Skies!