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I have known Teresa from ArtCraft Paint since 2005. They have painted Maggie [My E model] and Mike [ an Ovation]. As the result of of the quality of the paint job and their commitment GA and Mooney, I have personally recommended ArtCraft to over 50 folks. Everywhere I take my airplane [ who is the subject of Garmin photo shoot, cover of Plane and Pilot, cover of Flying Magazine and many other professional photo shoots] folks ask me where it was painted. I always say "ArtCraft in Santa Maria CA." Things always come up when you are getting a plane painted. My motto is Semper Gumby= always flexible. Last week I had a potential ArtCraft client call me to get my impressions. I should say, that I am based in Santa Maria, CA. I told him my thoughts... there will be NO skimping on quality....they will get it right for you... if they say 4 weeks, I would add 2 more weeks...Tony's craftsmanship in putting on my design on by hand was stunning [I drew my scheme on a Mooney coloring page for kids]...Teresa is an industry leader and is extremely philanthropic. I suppose the proof is in the pudding. Stuff costs more now, businesses are/were impacted by COVID, it is easy to vomit all your frustrations on multiple forums. It is harder to be a small business [who hires veterans whenever possible] to thrive. Communication is critical. Perhaps there were errors made on both sides, but check out that paint job... stellar. Everyone can do what they choose to do, of course. But for me my recommendation has been and will be, ArtCraft Paint. This is Maggie and Manny [Pia Bergqvist, Flying Magazine Executive Editor] both planes painted at ArtCraft enjoy:

Mooney Legend Manthey, Runway 27, clear for departure, climb unrestricted to your destination, God's speed. It is with great sadness that we learned of a Mooney legend's passing. Jerry Manthey. He was a master mechanic and presented seminars around the country and wrote for the MAPA Log. Jerry did a couple of seminars at my home airport in Santa Maria. His favorite thing to do was to go check out everyone's airplane on the ramp. I remember he looked at my Maggie, and couldn't find too much wrong with her. Our condolences to Ethel Manthey and family. Services will be May 14th at 11:00 a.m. at the Green Valley Mortuary in Cameron Park, CA.

The code is still good! Enjoy!

If you would like to get a copy of the DVD just send an email to MooneyAmbassadors@charter.net The cost is $60 which includes DVD, t-shirt and shipping in USA. It was an all volunteer effort and we were given unlimited access to the Mooney Factory.

If you would like to check out my AOPA: seminar on the psychology of personal flight minimums from Oshkosh, follow this link: Thank you to our door prize sponsors King Schools, LIFT Aviation, Lightspeed Aviation and PilotSafety.org

From what I understand 600 hp. Plans at 95kts GS, 30 gallons per hour. It will be a lot of fun. Day VFR only. We both will have ipad and Sentry too.

Breaking News: For the first time in a decade I will not be arriving to Oshkosh in a Mooney. I will be flying right seat with Dr. Brent Blue [MD/AME] in his beautiful 1942 Noorduyn Norseman. The Norseman is a Canadian single-engine bush aircraft, produced by Noorduyn Aircraft from 1935 to 1959. The aircraft was used for both civil and military purposes. In Norway the Norseman was especially important as an air ambulance and light transport aircraft along the coast, in the years after WWII. We have some fun stops along the way... Casper, WY, Mason City IA for the Third Thursday Fly-In, hoping for Rock the Ramp in Middleton, WI and then on into #OSH21. I hope to get to OSH in front of the Caravan to announce their arrival. Look for updates and photos along the way. I have never flown a radial engine and only have 20 minutes of tail-wheel time, but what they hey--- say yes to adventure and opportunity. While I may surely miss my #MooneyZoom it will be fun to see my aviation family along the way and at Oshkosh.

IDK it has been awhile but I cannot upload any photos no matter how hard I try. Then when I want to submit a post it doesn't do anything.

We have Mooney Girls, tank-tops, v-neck t shirts and jackets. I believe we have XS in the jackets. I know we have small in tanks and tees. If you would like just shoot me an email: JolieLucas@charter.net

Before you yell, "Clear Prop" check out the latest installment of AOPA Opinion Leaders: Into the Alligator's Mouth, installment 2, the journey into the mindset needed for the functional implementation of personal minimums. https://blog.aopa.org/aopa/2021/03/10/into-the-alligators-mouth-installment-2/

Hello all, here is my latest installment for AOPA Opinion Leaders. Installment #1 of Into the Alligator's Mouth. For the next few months this series will center on the psychology of personal minimums. Like most relationships, we will focus why we create them, why we commit them to paper [or not], when we fudge on them, what we learn from them, and what we hope never to again experience. https://blog.aopa.org/aopa/2021/02/04/into-the-alligators-mouth-installment-1/

Update: Found a cool tug from a cool Mooney owner. Life is good!

Hey Larry, I am going to be living part time in CA and part time in Oregon. So best of both worlds I suppose!

Into the Alligator's Mouth.. #1 of a 4-part series for AOPA: your freedom to fly Opinion Leaders. Join me and a dozen of my pilot mates for a candid discussion of our relationships with personal minimums. Hidden gems and Pucker Factors await! https://blog.aopa.org/aopa/2020/12/31/into-the-alligators-mouth/

As I get ready for my move to new hangar at 4S2 Ken Jernstedt Airfield Hood River airport, I have a good news, bad news situation. Good news: I have a Mt. Adams view with a "water feature" pond/ditch in front of my hangar. Bad news, not as much room as I am used to to turn Maggie around to get in hangar and therefore I am in need of a tow tug. If you or someone you know has a good, used tug at a reasonable price, please send me an email: mooneyambassadors@charter.net or a PM here. Happy Moo Year!