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Here is a link for some video that shows Richard taking video! http://www.theledger.com/article/20150420/NEWS/150429987?p=2&tc=pg He looks very good to me. I don't know if this is one of the many Acclaim/Ovation that were in various stages of being complete when factory went in to hibernation, or whether this is an all new model. Regardless, Richard did a great job, especially when you see how close the houses were.

I am so happy that Richard was not seriously injured. Airplanes and boats can easily be replaced. http://www.baynews9.com/content/news/baynews9/news/article.html/content/news/articles/bn9/2015/4/20/small_plane_crashes_.html LAKELAND -- The pilot of a small plane escaped in the nick of time after the aircraft crashed in a Lakeland neighborhood. The Polk County Sheriff's Office says about 3 p.m. a single engine plane started having mechanical problems in the air before crashing into the neighborhood, near the Lakeland Linder Regional Airport. People living along Pipkin Creek in Lakeland captured the dramatic scene- a plane down and on fire in their quiet neighborhood. Julie Richmond said she was home when a man started frantically banging on her door. "He just said ‘there's a plane crash, plane crash.’ So I just went out there and I opened the door and I ran out and he said "call 911" and I called 911,” she said. The sheriff's office says the pilot, 55-year-old Richard simile of Auburn, Alabama radioed he was having mechanical problems. They say he tried to land at Lakeland Linder Airport but didn't make it. Instead, he narrowly missed an open field and came down by a row of houses and a horse farm. "All the horses in the horse farm were just running around going absolutely insane so the first thing we did was we pulled in and got the horses under control and then we came out here and there was just pieces everywhere, just the plane was just spread out everywhere,” said Logan Schmidt, witness. The pilot managed to get out of the plane and walked away with minor injuries but witnesses say as soon as he escaped, the plane caught on fire. "The plane was trashed. The whole front end was all done. Just mangled,” said Keaton Dixson, witness. No one on the ground was hurt but the back end of a boat sitting next to the plane was badly damaged, as well. "I'm just glad nobody got hurt. I'm glad he got out fine and I'm glad, because that's my friend's house, the boat, and everything and I'm glad they weren't home and it did not crash into any house,” Richmond said. We reached the pilot by phone and he declined to comment. Officials say the crash was not related to the Sun N' Fun International Fly-In and Expo which starts Tuesday.

May 16th, KSNS, Salinas Muncipal, CA. AOPA Regional event. The Ambassadors are an invited display group. This is a great opportunity to talk about Mooney airplanes as well as inspire the love of flight. Mooney Ambassador banner will be hanging and we have some goodies to hand out from Mooney International. We also have been one of the few displays to offer a children's activity. This is a great opportunity to show off Mooney and to inspire the love of flight to students, or prospective pilots. Point Person: Dan Lubell. Dan will need help in the booth with Friday morning set up, and Saturday morning and afternoon shifts. Volunteer lunch is provided by AOPA. Bring sunscreen, water, and wear your Mooney Ambassador gear! Please RSVP to me so I can let Dan know you can help. [i will be in KERV for MAPA Homecoming]

You might check in with the MSC in Troutdale. They are really good folks, and work a ton on Mooneys. Advanced Aircraft Services, Greg Lehman. http://www.advancedaircraftpdx.com/

Here is my latest AOPA Opinion Leaders Blog: http://blog.aopa.org/opinionleaders/?p=2250 I hope it is helpful and encourages us to look at our mental and emotional health, pilot or not.

Here is our public service announcement for our event at Oceano. https://youtu.be/9M6PysiIRUk Come join the fun! Jolie

I am happy to give it a shot. Thanks for making me aware of it. Jolie

Hello All I was asked to put together a little snippet of Boots highlighting the family atmosphere at Mooney: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tkDFU71Sg8&list=UUj5MWAZmnPYKYUME4Kl6FNw Ordering information is at http://www.MooneyAmbassadors.com Happy Spring

Thanks Hank. AOPA give me a short link but looks like it doesn't work. http://blog.aopa.org/opinionleaders/2015/03/08/think-outside-the-traffic-pattern-if-you-build-it-they-will-come/

Here is my latest blog for AOPA Opinion Leaders. We can all do something at our airports to stand out, be unique and attract more guests. http://blog.aopa.org/opinionleaders/2015/03/08/think-outside-the-traffic-pattern-if-you-build-it-they-will-come/

Here is my latest edition of the blog for AOPA Opinion Leaders: http://blog.aopa.org/opinionleaders/2015/02/08/wings-and-wheels-encouraging-visitors-to-be-guests-in-our-communities/

When we were filming Boots on the Ground, I believe I remember Herbie Witt saying that when the French bought Mooney they came up with the "modern" logo, and something to do with the interior as well. Would have to look back at footage. From what he said, folks at the factory didn't much like the new bird. HA.

A--how about if I put you down for the point person....you could bring your mighty Ovation for display!

Here is the information for Oceano Airport Celebration May 8-9th. Oceano Airport Celebration will be held on May 8-9th. As usual this event is a salute to veterans or those who are serving their country. We ask attendees to bring items for military care packages. Come park on Mooney Row. We will have a Beach Burger Fry and Dance on Friday May 8th. The airport day is on May 9th. We will have static displays, a military vehicle display, free children's activities, Lions Club pancake breakfast, live music, and of course free admission. Fuel discount provided by Oceano Fuel [san Luis Jet Center] and lodging discount by Pacific Plaza Resort. Volunteer opportunities available. We need your help. For more information send me a PM or go to http://www.FriendsofOceanoAirport.com Celebration 2015 poster.pdf

Please mark your calendars for the AOPA Regional events. The plan is to have at least one Mooney and an Ambassador booth at each one. http://blog.aopa.org/opinionleaders/?p=1974

Maybe it is about the nail? http://blog.aopa.org/opinionleaders/2014/12/13/its-not-about-the-nail-well-maybe-it-is/ AOPA Opinion Leaders Blog.

Here are a few interior type shots of the M10

I highly recommend Advanced in Troutdale. They are a Mooney Service Center. We have taken both our E model and our Ovation there for fuel tank sealing. They are honest, friendly and competent. http://www.advancedaircraftpdx.com/airplane-inspection-services

Looks like you guys and gals had a lot of fun. I am sure the activities were a hit with the kids. Hopefully Richard sold some Mooneys. HA. Looks like a great day for GA

So happy you guys and gals are there! Go Mooney! PS: happy to ship sweatshirts, t's or tanks. Just let me know