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Yes three of four of us are/have been Mooney owners. Should be a lot of fun. Hope you can join us.

A week from today.. grab your Cinco de Mayo cocktail at home and join us on Social Flight Live. Aviation Legend Martha King, Airshow Performer Julie Clark, Flying Magazine Editor and Airline Pilot Pia Bergqvist, and little old me. Super fun time expected. No heckling allowed! Thank you to Lightspeed for sponsoring the event. Registration at www.SocialFlight.com

A week from today.. grab your Cinco de Mayo cocktail at home and join us on Social Flight Live. Aviation Legend Martha King, Airshow Performer Julie Clark, Flying Magazine Editor and Airline Pilot Pia Bergqvist, and little old me. Super fun time expected. No heckling allowed! Thank you to Lightspeed for sponsoring the event. Registration at www.SocialFlight.com

So excited to be a part of this!! Heck, two of the four are Mooney Pilots! Please join Jeffrey Simon in welcoming Martha King, Julie Clark, Pia Bergqvist and Jolie Lucas for an Evening with Legendary Women on Social Flight Live May 5th, 2020 5 pm PDT/8 pm EDT. Register on www.SocialFlight.com

These are trying times for "Do Something" sort of folks. I hope my new installment for AOPA called Maintaining your Attitude is helpful for you. See you all out there when it is safe. https://blog.aopa.org/aopa/2020/04/13/maintain-your-attitude-during-covid-19-using-the-big-three/

These times can be very challenging for "Do Something" sort of folks. I hope you enjoy my latest piece for AOPA Opinion Leaders called Maintaining your Attitude during COVID-19. https://blog.aopa.org/aopa/2020/04/13/maintain-your-attitude-during-covid-19-using-the-big-three/

Hey all, I am about 25 minutes in or so, but the whole program is awesome. Hope you all Maintain your Attitude.

The webinar with Social Flight was a hoot. Jeff Simon did a great job. Also fun to hear from Mark Hanson [jet pilot, philanthropist] The YouTube link should be up tomorrow for those who missed it. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5wGT8ZAOV1Q5Cq_UdrkjlA

Using an Engine Fire to Keep the Ice Off Thu, Apr 9, 2020 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM PDT Show in My Time Zone Laugh and learn from some of the craziest real-life adventures of Gary GPS(Guy in the Pink Shirt) Reeves. Hear about real in flight fires, icing, gear up landings and more that are not only entertaining but have valuable lessons that may save your life one day! Gary GPS (Guy in the Pink Shirt) Reeves, is an 7800hr+ ATP, Master Flight Instructor, FAA National CFI of the Year 2019, is hired to provide private training for pilots from Alaska to Australia. He is considered the top national expert in Single Pilot IFR using autopilots, GPS and ForeFlight. https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4630793737405010190

Right now we are in the #MessyMiddle. We will persevere, recover and rebuild. Looking forward to Tuesday night's Social Flight Live episode where I will go over my Big Three psychological and physical tips to get through the pandemic. PS: at some point in an interview I usually get tongue tied... too many ideas coming to the gate at once. Listen in and see if I do! Perfectly imperfect we all are [in best Yoda voice]. http://www.socialflight.com/event-details.php

Here is the link to my AOPA interview. It is sad the video quality is poor but they said with everyone on the internet it is the best we could get. I hope it is helpful

Hey all I am glad the article I wrote for Flying Magazine is no online. It was super fun to write and I hope it is helpful for those getting ready [hopefully someday soon] for a check ride. https://www.flyingmag.com/story/training/nail-your-check-ride/

Hello All, Many of us who are used to presenting around the country have transferred our seminars, workshops, and resources online during the COVID19 crisis. I will be working with AOPA Live, Social Flight Live, and more. I will use this thread to help get the word out on all sorts of great online resources for us all. Come learn Jolie's "Big Three" when it comes to breaking out of stress responses. These opportunities will give you concrete steps to take during these very stressful times. I will post links as soon as available.

Here's the answer you were looking for. https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2020/march/25/faa-policy-expected-on-extending-compliance-deadlines?utm_source=ebrief&utm_medium=email

I have been working on mine! No reason to be cooped up. There was a lot of traffic the other day when I was working on my 180 power off landings. Also good to keep up on YouTube channels that have content on the commercial: Finer Points, Bold Method, AOPA, Rod Machado, King etc. I spoke to a DPE and, of course, his schedule has been put on hold. But he suggested that I continue to practice 8s on pylons, steep turns, chandelles, etc. I also have my home sim set up, though it is a lot easier to shoot approached on it then check my progress on the chandelle. Having X-plane shoot Foreflight to my ipad helps with geo referencing and track log. Good luck to you. Although I feel like the instrument rating was the hardest [and best for me as a pilot] the commercial is going to open up a world of opportunities. Of course, I took my best friend with me.

My dear friend Cory Robin shot this video in 4K for those of us pilots who need to relax and refresh during this stressful time. Although it isn't a Mooney I thought you might like to shoot it to your flat screen in 4K and relax. Cory co-founded the Flying Cowboys, the low n slow, STOL group. I was going to fly part way with the group to OSH, but that would require having my gear and flaps down. LOL. Just kidding. Check the video out. It is pretty awesome.

I love this a hundred different ways.... of course Mooney Lucas Aviation Puppy has to be in consideration.... 400 hours in the Mooney, only thrown up once in the airplane [and considering the company I was keeping, I should have too]. Always greets folks with a smile [at Oceano Airport or any other event we are at] and is an all around good guy.

If you ever wanted to be an Imagineer at Disney, you could take this course online: https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/08/walt-disney-imagineering-partners-with-khan-academy-to-bring-you-imagineering-in-a-box/ Heck, it is something to do! We are all getting creative, especially for those of us under a Shelter in Place order. Don't forget that now might be a great time to check out an online flight school to start on your instrument [yes it really makes you a better pilot], commercial [join me for the fun] or other rating. https://kingschools.com/

A week ago I was running the LA Marathon, today I am sequestered studying for my upcoming commercial check ride. We are so lucky to fly the best airplanes in the world.

Hope you enjoy this, and look forward to seeing a bunch of you at Sun n Fun. I am presenting for AOPA Saturday April 4th at 2:00. Awesome door prizes from: Lift Aviation, Flying Eyes Optics and King Schools. Don Maxwell Aviation will also have a booth there. Stop by and say hello! https://blog.aopa.org/aopa/2020/03/01/on-second-thought-stop-listening-to-yourself-and-start-talking-to-yourself/

Thanks for asking and welcome to the Mooney Family. MooneyMAX is an annual gathering of Mooney owners from around the country. Don Maxwell Aviation is the largest Mooney Service Center in the United States, The event has something for every Mooney owner including Right Seat Ready! a companion safety seminar for non-pilots. The event is a great way to meet other Mooney owners, learn about maintenance, attend safety seminars, and perhaps even participate in the MooneyZoom speed trials.

MooneyMAX Aviation Education and Maintenance, along with Right Seat Ready!© will be conducting another packed Conference April 30 - May 3, 2020 in Longview, Texas. The educational conference will take place at the East Texas Regional Airport and the Holiday Inn Infinity Event Center. Seminars from top aviation mechanics, engineers, and educators will be conducted seminars during these 3 days. Breakfasts and lunches provided during seminars, Friday evening reception and banquet at Lake Cherokee County Club, Saturday early evening Kentucky Derby Party, and three days packed with Mooney safety, performance and fun. Registration Package: $295.00 per person · Friday morning breakfast · Working lunch in the conference area · Friday evening reception and banquet · Saturday morning breakfast served in conference area · Saturday lunch served in the conference area · Saturday early evening – FUN! Kentucky Derby Party streaming the race, and all the trimmings. Conference Center. · Sunday morning Fly-Out Breakfast. Optional: VIP MAX Upgrade - $99.00 · Thursday early arrival – Mooney Zoom (time/speed trials for all model Mooneys) WEATHER PERMITTING VFR · Evening reception and dinner overlooking beautiful Lake Cherokee at the Cherokee Country Club. To guarantee your registration click below: https://mooneymax.zohobackstage.com/2020MooneyMax Special Guest Presenters: Mike Busch Savvy Aviation Mike Busch, of California, one of the many educators that will be presenting is a high-profile aviation writer, speaker and teacher since 1970. His expertise is the operation and maintenance of piston-powered general aviation airplanes. He is known in aviation circles as a co-founder of AVweb, and as a respected aviation writer and teacher for nearly 40 years. For the past 20 years, the primary focus of his writing and teaching has been aircraft maintenance. With a BA in mathematics from Dartmouth College, Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, at Dartmouth, he did pioneer work in computer software development. Graduate studies in mathematics at Princeton, and graduate studies in business administration at Columbia. Mike Busch co-founded AVweb (pioneering Internet aviation magazine and news service with 130,000 subscribers) in 1995. He served as its editor-in-chief, and one of its most prolific writers, for seven years until AVweb was acquired by Belvoir Publications in 2002. Since 1970, he has published hundreds of articles in Air Facts, American Bonanza Society Magazine, AVweb, Cessna Pilots Association Magazine, Cirrus Pilot, EAA Sport Aviation, IFR, Light Plane Maintenance, and The Aviation Consumer. Alfred “Lucky” Louque Air Salvage of Dallas 2009 National FAA AMT of the Year A part of General Aviation since 1967 With Air Salvage of Dallas since 1974 Accident investigation & reconstruction Engine and accessory overhaul Major airframe repairs and alterations Engine test cell runs Annual, 100 hr. and conformity inspections Credentials: Pilot single & multi engine land A&P Mechanic - IA (Inspection Authorization) DME (Designated Mechanic Examiner) DAR (Designated Airworthiness Representative) Amateur Built Original Issuance & Reassurance Airworthiness Certificates Import and Export (Complete aircraft, engine, props & components) Safety Counselor Remedial Training Instructor IA Refresher Course Instructor FAAST Team Member Bob Kromer Blackhawk Modifications, Inc. · Forty-year career in General Aviation in Engineering Flight Test as well as serving in various management/leadership positions, including the Mooney factory. · From 1983 – 1986, served as Mooney’s factory engineering test pilot performing development and certification work on M20J and M20K improvements. · Served as the Flight test Pilot on the experimental, six-place, pressurized Mooney 301. · From 1998-2001 served as MAPA’s Executive Director. · Flown Mooneys for a total of 1500 hours – 1000 hours of factory flight testing plus 500 hours using Mooneys for personal transportation. · Flown and evaluated all production Mooney models except for the single-place Mite, the M22 Mustang and the original wood-wing M20. · Served as the primary Test Pilot for the complete Model M20K 252 FAA development and certification program. From 1986-1991 served as the Mooney factory Executive Vice President and General Manager, the top leadership position in Kerrville, Texas. · Currently serving as Senior VP Engineering and Flight Test at Blackhawk Modifications in Waco, Texas, performing development and FAA certification flight testing on more powerful Pratt & Whitney turboprop engines installed in various models of King Airs and Cessna Caravan. John Heath 30 Years FAA Air Traffic Controller Plans and Programs Specialist, and Operations Supervisor. (All at Longview, TX) FAA Gulf District (Texas and Louisiana) Safety Champion Retired from the FAA May 2017 (Mandatory Age Retirement). Contract ATC Instructor (Classroom/Simulation) for FAA at Longview since retirement. Adjunct ATC Instructor (Classroom/Lab)for LeTourneau ATC program. Don Maxwell Don Maxwell Aviation Services, Inc. Jimmy Garrison G-MAX Aviation Sales and Integrity Aero · Jimmy Garrison is one of the top Mooney appraisers in the country and specializes in knowing exactly what your Mooney is worth and how to main it's value. In the 23 plus years since joining All American, Jimmy has over 750 Mooney sales. · Integrity Aero, - over 100 additional sales of aircraft ranging from Cirrus, Twin Cessna’s, Bonanzas and Turboprops including Meridians, TBMs, PC-12's and King Air 200's (Integrity specialized in Ram Upgraded 414's and King Air 200's). · A 4000 hour pilot, Jimmy routinely flies about 150 hour per year, more than half as a part of All American and the balance as pleasure. He has about 3000 hours in Mooneys of all models. The rest of his time is comprised of single engine turboprop time (700+ Hours), 200 hours in twins and the rest is a smattering of trainers and off-model inventory that All American has taken on trade. Paul Maxwell Don Maxwell Aviation Services, Inc. · Paul Maxwell began his life in aviation at the age of 6 weeks while flying with his mother and father, Don and Jan Maxwell. Growing up in-and-around Mooneys his life, Paul was flying left-seat at age of 10 and soloed at 16. · During his first 4 years in the U.S. Army, he was away from aviation and in the Signal Corp, but the following 4 years he returned to aviation as a UAV Pilot, 15th Military Intelligence, Sierra Vista, Ft. Huachuca, AZ, and Killeen, Texas, Ft. Hood. · In 2008 after his service time in the Army, Paul was hired by Northrop Grumman as pilot, test pilot, instructor, and site leader for the Northrop Grumman Hunter UAV for 8 years. After 16 years away from the United States and General Aviation, Paul returned home to the family business, Don Maxwell Aviation Services Inc., at the position of Vice President and General Manager. Definitely a Mooney family. Jolie Lucas Instrument rated Mooney Pilo t AOPA Opinion Leaders writer Licensed psychotherapist National presenter Vice President of California Pilots Association Co-creator of Mooney Girls and Right Seat Ready! © www.JolieLucas.com Kurt White Capt. Sky West Airlines Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP), SkyWest Airlines First Officer and FTD/CTP Instructor Mooney owner Host Hotel: Holiday Inn – Infinity Conference Center Special discounted rooms for this event - $85.00 (for king or double queen rooms) Reservation deadline: Phone: 903-663-6464 www.donmaxwell.com 390 Central Road Longview, TX 75603 Phone: 903-643-9902 MooneyMAX Aviation Education and Maintenance.pdf

Top on my list would be the scholarships through AOPA, WAI [Women in Aviation International] and the 99s. All have student memberships available which gives you access to the scholarships. Depending on what area she lives in, she could check out the local 99s chapter. In our little chapter we give out $5000 per year.

Friday - Saturday, May 8-9, 2020 — Oceano, CA. Oceano Airport (L52). Oceano Airport Celebration: Salute to Veterans. May 8th: Beach Burger Fry and Dance, $10 5:30 p.m.-10p.m. Dance to Leo and the Boyz May 9th: 8:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m. Free Admission, Airplane Displays, Family Friendly! Vets/Active Duty/Law Enforcement and First Responders eat for FREE on Saturday. 8:30 a.m. Pancake Breakfast, 12:00 Veteran’s Salute, Live Music, Lunch, Static displays, Camping on Field, Oceano Fuel: Wheel of Fortune discount. We are collecting items for military care packages! Help Those Serving Our Country: Bring items to donate for troop care packages: protein bars, jerky, trail mix, hard candy, canned meat, instant drink mix, black socks, baby wipes, cup of noodles for our troops overseas. More information: www.FriendsofOceanoAirport.com

ArtCraft Paint, hands down. Tell them that you were referred by Jolie or Mooney Girls. Teresa is the owner and daughter Esmeralda is a manager. Here's what I love about ArtCraft in addition to the great paint job. 1) They have painted nearly 100 Mooneys since I first met them in 2005. They understand the intricacies involved. 2) They have a great commitment to philanthropy in General Aviation through support of airport days, airport events and charities 3) They want to get your job right. They have contracts with large corporate customers... Clay Lacy Jets, US Border Patrol etc, but they care about us little guys too. 4) Competitive pricing that includes 3-5 hours of body work. 5) I love that after nearly 10 years people go ga ga over my paint 6) Two Artcraft Mooneys on cover of Flying Magazine to boot.