Is Commander aircraft still in business?
Aero Commander 500A Commander taking off at airport in Czech Republic. Aero Commander was an aircraft manufacturer formed in 1944. In subsequent years, it became a subsidiary of Rockwell International and Gulfstream Aerospace. The company ceased aircraft production in 1986.
How many Aero Commanders were built?
Aero Commander 500 family
| Aero Commander twins | |
|---|---|
| First flight | 23 April 1948 (Model L3085) |
| Introduction | October 1952 |
| Produced | 1951–1986 |
| Number built | ~2,902 (1951 pistons, 951 turboprops) |
Who makes Aero Commander?
Rockwell International
Aero Commander was an aircraft manufacturer formed in 1944. In subsequent years, it became a subsidiary of Rockwell International and Gulfstream Aerospace. The company ceased aircraft production in 1986.
What kind of engine does the Commander 114 have?
Commander 114 Performance Specifications**. Engine – 6-cylinder Lycoming IO-540-T4B5D, 260 HP @ 2700 RPM Prop – Hartzell HC-C2YR-1BF, Constant Speed, 2 -Blade Weights – Empty – 1,905 lbs.; Gross – 3,140 lbs. Fuel – 70 Gals. Total, 68 Gals.
Where does the Commander 114B fly to and from?
The couple often uses the 114B for long cross-country flights from their base at Accomack County (Virginia) Airport on the Delmarva Peninsula. Frequent destinations are in Florida, Oklahoma, and Texas. To make it a true two-pilot airplane, Daniel had a heading indicator, altimeter, and turn coordinator installed on the right panel.
Who are the owners of the commander airplane?
Nine of the airplanes are still owned by Commander and 11 are owned by Commander International Limited, a sister company that markets the airplanes in the Middle East.
What is the cruise speed of a Commander?
Commander claims a 75-percent cruise of 160 knots, about 10 knots faster than the original 114s would fly. On our demonstration flight, we saw 154 knots true airspeed at 3,500 feet.
