Commander Owner Plans Unique Around-the-World Flight
He’s dubbed it Citizen of the World. Beginning this December, new Twin Commander owner Robert DeLaurentis is embarking on a trip that has never been achieved. He’ll be flying his 900 around the world from pole to pole. The real estate broker and author has been preparing himself and the airplane the past 18 months. A flight with such extreme temperatures, long overwater legs, and remote airports requires an incredible amount of coordination and preparation. But most of the time has been spent taking a standard 690D and converting it to an airplane that can easily fly non-stop for more than 17 hours. From fuel tanks to panel, the airplane has been extensively modified for the trip. The route will…
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SERVICE CENTER PROFILE Eagle Creek Aviation Services: Four Decades in the Making
Spending almost 40 years successfully selling, servicing, and upgrading Twin Commanders isn’t coincidental. It takes a mix of knowledge, capabilities, and good customer relationships. These are keys to how Eagle Creek Aviation Services has been so integral to the Twin…
COMMANDING PRESENCE Twin Commander’s Brain Trust
Some knowledge comes from formal education, some from hands-on experience, and some from mentors. Put all three together and you have Geoffrey Pence, Twin Commander Aircraft’s technical guru. Pence will soon celebrate 20 years with Twin Commander Aircraft, but being…
