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Tom Bowen should be there today. Happy for the folks at the factory who worked so hard to make this happen.

You are talking about Pia's airplane at CMA, just outside the Cafe. She is not on MooneySpace.

At the Museum of Flight in Seattle WA, we offer an educational program called the Aviation Learning Center (ALC) where students become pilots for a day. It’s a 2 hour immersive program centering around a real general aviation plane. In our case we have a Cirrus. We offer the program for replication in other organizations and are currently building one for the Lone Star Flight Museum in Houston but they are using a Mooney Acclaim. In order to modify our educational program for the Mooney it would be a huge help to get a chance to look at one up close and ask the owner questions. Mooney has been a great help but you can only take things so far over the phone or through email. We’re trying to find a local Mooney Acclaim owner in the greater Seattle area (we’re willing to travel a couple hours if that’s what it takes) who would be willing to ideally let take a quick look or at least get on the phone with us and maybe send a picture or two. If you’re interested here’s a 3 minute video about the program. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZMwYqen61I&list=PL05BDN7vYdto6fDpYKPGsDziBkqHdOQvu&feature=share Can you help us out? Thanks! Rick. Rick Hardin | Project Manager The Museum of Flight 9404 East Marginal Way S Seattle, WA 98108 Work: +1 (206) 768-7129

A fun day today. I was able to take Teresa a copy of the new Flying Magazine featuring Pia Bergqvist Mooney Manny, and Artcraft Paint who painted him. Artcraft has painted over 60 Mooneys including two of mine. Congrats on a wonderful article 6-7 page article about this family-owned business! Located in Santa Maria, CA. Check out the current issue of the magazine for a comprehensive article on protecting your Mooney with a quality paint job. Both Maggie and Manny will be on display at AOPA Camarillo, CA coming up April 28-29th. Artcraft will have a booth there too.

Welcome to our fun Mooney Family. I learned to fly in Oregon at 4S2 Hood River, and KDLS The Dalles. I used Advanced Aircraft Services in Troutdale for fuel tank re-seal. They are a Mooney Service Center and great folks: http://www.advancedaircraft.net/index.html

I got to fly yesterday as well. I headed to Camarillo, CA which is the location for the first AOPA Regional Fly-In for an IFR training. Since I will be presenting Pilot Plus One there in late April I decided to load up the Mooney with some supplies which include my mannequins George and Robert [named by my son]. It was super fun to have these two in the airplane. Their lack of conversation and criticism was a welcome change of pace from having other men in the plane. [That's a JOKE people!]. I got a comment from the tower and several looks from the ramp guy and passers by. Sure felt lonely and spacious on the way home! The training was awesome [on passing the practical test] and the airplane performed without a hitch. 37 minute flight vs 2.75 hr drive. Woot. Everyone come see Maggie, George and Robert at the AOPA Regional Fly-In April 28-29th.

I got to do something super fun today. Perfect beach weather, light winds, and I got to take someone flying for the very first time. I mean very first time. No jets or airplanes ever. We had such a blast. She is a natural pilot. Gabriel was in the back seat calling out traffic like a boss. Super awesome rock star WALK-IT-ON landing was a plus. Smiles for days. #MooneyZoom #MooneyGirls

Welcome to the Mooney Family. I am sure that you will be very wise in choosing the right airplane. I believe you mentioned that you joined MAPA [www.mooneypilots.com] They have a good magazine and classified ads as well. Additionally please make sure that you have a thorough pre-buy inspection at a MOONEY SERVICE CENTER. There is one in Troutdale, OR and Albany, OR. The Johnson bar [manual gear] is a piece of cake once you get the muscle memory and speeds correct. All the best

Yes yes it is. And having so many hours in my Mooney helps a lot too. Very stable platform. I have a basic panel but am adding a 430W which will be useful as well. Maybe see you two at Oceano Airport Celebration on May 12-13th!! Lots of fun.

Well today was just under an hour in actual. In a way it was nice not to have that freaking hood on. We departed in the rain at Fullerton, flew to Corona to fly the hold a few times, then the approach and went missed. Then picked up an approach to Chino. It was pretty bumpy, windy and snotty, but the Mooney is such a stable airplane. Flew home from LA VFR, so fun to look out of the windows. It was 22 degrees at 8500 with a 35 kt headwind. One of the photos is the traffic on the 101 below me. Even though I was only going 119 kts sure beat the freeway. I did better with intercepting today. My approaches are getting more stabilized and not sword fighting so much. Things are starting to flow. Did 8 hours of instruction in the air and 2 plus hours of ground. Next weekend I will attend the IFR practical test prep class at Camarillo, CA. Getting closer!

Three hours yesterday, two and a half today. Most of today was partial panel and included two approaches, recovery from unusual attitudes, stalls, slow flight, go around. I am doing pretty well. I give myself a B-, my instructor says B+. We are using the program/app Cloud Ahoy to track my flights, maneuvers etc.

Great shirt for my IFR training weekend. #ShePersisted Getting that rating in 2017. But first an AB FAB flight down the coast to LA. #MooneyZoom

Thanks Don. We are getting folks signing up from all over the country. Just want to make sure our Mooney family does too. Should be a hoot. Friday is the educational seminar, then Friday night there is a cocktail hour in the exhibit hall. Then later on Friday night there is the Barnstormers Dance. Saturday starts off with pancake breakfast, shorter free seminars, exhibits, displays and then ends with fly-outs to some cool destinations. Jan and I are thrilled to be going to all four!

Check out our commercial for Pilot Plus One!

Some great opportunities coming up around the country for education, inspiration and adventure. All are within Mooney-reach. Registration is now open for Pilot Plus One. Space will fill quickly. See you there. #MooneyZoom Pilot Plus One Flyer.pdf

I will be headed to Lakeland, FL for the first time to partake in Sun n Fun. Who else is going? Anything that is "not to miss?" I will have a few presentations I am doing for AOPA, but other than that foot loose and fancy free. Let me know if you are going... maybe we can have a Mooney Space dinner. I am staying in Tampa with my brother and driving in. Fun times ahead!

I got a few more photos of me flying lead in Dan's J model. What great looking airplanes we have. And the Yuma/desert background is stunning. There are numerous formation clinics around the country. Check out www.MooneyCaravan.com for more info.

Registration for Pilot Plus One is open for all four AOPA Regional Fly-Ins across the country. These weekends will be a perfect opportunity to load up the Mooney, fly someplace swell get some good education and then take advantage of a fly-out from there. For example with Camarillo, CA Pilot Plus One on Friday April 28th Regular free seminars and exhibits on Saturday April 29th Later in the day on Saturday fly to one of the arranged fly-outs: Oceano Airport [Movie night], Kern Valley, Catalina. Space is limited so register today: https://www.aopa.org/community/events/aopa-fly-ins/2017-aopa-fly-ins You can also register for Gronton, CT Norman, OK or Tampa FL as well. Thank you for the support and share with your friends. Jolie Lucas Pilot Plus One Promo.pdf

Here is my latest installment of AOPA Opinion Leaders. Hope you enjoy the recap of the Gunfighters Formation Clinic and the value of formation training. https://blog.aopa.org/aopa/2017/02/07/follow-your-lead-and-then-perhaps-later-you-will-lead/

Here is my latest installment of AOPA Opinion Leaders. Hope you enjoy the recap of the Gunfighters Formation Clinic and the value of formation training. https://blog.aopa.org/aopa/2017/02/07/follow-your-lead-and-then-perhaps-later-you-will-lead/

Final photo from the day is our group shot. I am safe and sound back at home. I am tired, but it is a happy tired!

Here are a few more photos from the fun. The second day of training has concluded. We had a fabulous Mexican dinner at Millionaire FBO. I have learned so much from the time here in Yuma. Big thanks to Cowboy, Joker, Curly, Hot Dog, and all the others who put this together.

I have to thank you and Ned for encouraging me all these years.

About 45 of us descended into "Cowboy" country for the annual Gunfighter's Formation Clinic. We have airplanes from IL, TX, AZ, NV, and CA and maybe a few other states. We have received extra care and consideration from Millionaire FBO. Formation flying is the most thrilling and addictive thing you can do in a Mooney legally. We are all getting ready for OSH17. Here are a few photos, and hopefully others will add. Tomorrow is another full day of flying. #MooneyZoom. Buttercup