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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.

Great name choice. I love my Mooney Lucas Aviation Puppy!

As we begin the New Year, and 2020 flying season, take a self-inventory. How do you think others would describe you in terms of being an example? https://blog.aopa.org/aopa/2020/01/26/great-mentor-level-up-to-a-new-rating/?fbclid=IwAR2X-3O97DokgtUqa2seBREVV_eKBSX7OiZwojG4-46CvyaL_qUGSPFxONI Look forward to seeing folks this year.

This is a great thing to have. The only feedback I would have is that the first thing to do is to secure the "passed out" left seat pilot. If they have become a Slump-o-Matic which is what we call them in Right Seat Ready! we need to make sure that they are not on the controls. It looks like we will be teaching a Mini RSR at all three AOPA regional fly-ins.

We present a 1 and 2 day format teaching right and back seat non-pilots what to do in case of emergency. Toured with AOPA to their regionals, will be offered at MooneyMAX Longview TX and West Coast Mooney Fly-In Sunriver Oregon in June. http://mooneygirls.com/right-seat-ready.html

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The whole situation is such a mess. I agree that I feel worst for the factory workers. Beyond frustrating.

As 2019 comes to an end, I wanted to thank those in my Mooney Family for making it so much fun. Every year I compile a video titled Let there be Flight. I hope you enjoy it. There are a bunch of Mooney Pilots and a couple of photos of me in my jammies that I didn't see until the end. HA. Additionally I am so thrilled to have Nail your Check Ride, my first article published for Flying Magazine. This one is what your DPE wished you knew the day before and after your check ride. I interviewed Joe Justice and David Koebel for the piece. I got a lot of insight from these seasoned DPEs. Hopefully this is the first of many! Get your subscription today, or check out the issue that just arrived in your mail box [Jan/Feb]. Scheduling for 2020 has begun for both Mooney Girls/Right Seat Ready! and myself as a presenter for AOPA. I hope to see a lot of you at Sun n Fun, The West Coast Mooney Fly-In, AOPA regionals, or Oshkosh baby! I always have a lot to be thankful for, this year is no exception .

Hi John, I got my rating two years ago November. It was seriously the hardest thing I have ever done in aviation. I suppose I have two comments based on things I have written for AOPA: https://blog.aopa.org/aopa/2017/11/20/gotta-get-that-rating/ And for Flying Magazine: Just published in Jan/Feb issue: Nail your Check Ride, what your DPE wants you to know. I know you can't read the article from the photos, hopefully you have a subscription. The take away from the DPEs that I interviewed was to use the ACS as almost a Bible. Some instructors have blind spots so you need to verify you have all the experience and can perform all the tasks. You can read about my feelings about the process in the AOPA piece. Most of all, good luck. Get a good nights sleep and go show them what you know! The Mooney was a wonderful platform for my IR, now going to get my commercial.

Workers were told to report to work today. That’s good news for everybody. Apparently there was capital infused to keep the factory rolling. Many of the workers have to make the decision to stay with the company or move on to other opportunities that present of themselves during the furlough.

Wow that is some story. Thank goodness you have a great airplane and some good instrument experience. The only thing that I have that comes close was trying to get in to Appleton this year, before OSH19, right, I mean right before that huge storm. Bumped the snot out of me, broke out at minimums. So happy we have such stable airplanes for IFR.

I think the reason that some of us have been silent is to let the process play out and perhaps not to dissuade potential buyers. My heart is with the men and women who make those airplanes. The problem, in my opinion, has never really been with the workmanship, it has been in the management, development [of new models] and the marketing. In September I was able to tour Pilatus in Stans, Switzerland and meet with the Vice President of General Aviation. He told me stories of how in the very lean years after the 2nd world war, Pilatus manufactured mattresses and bed frames to keep the lights on. Non-aviation contract work is what saved their company. I am not saying that is what is happening at Mooney, but just an example of how you need to do what you need to do, sometimes. My hope is one of the two potential buyers is a good fit for our beloved airplane company. In the meantime, if you are inclined, say a prayer or send a good thought to those who won't be paid past last Friday and who aren't sure what it is going to happen next.

Gotta get my squeeze in there! Hey extra credit to anyone who can identify this "cover girl" airplane

Hello All, Thanks for giving me a great idea for my latest AOPA Opinion Leaders: https://blog.aopa.org/aopa/2019/11/06/the-one-decision-your-technology-cant-make/

Please join us for our 11th annual Toys for Tots event in conjunction with the US Marine Corps Reserve. This event is family friendly, free admission and features aircraft on display, live music from the Jingle Belles, antique car display, holiday beverages and food and of course the opportunity to donate new, unwrapped toys for the kids. Oceano Fuel is giving a $.25 per gallon discount and donating $.25 per gallon to Toys for Tots. Historical exemption display certificate sign offs available. Camping available on site. AWOS 118.375 All welcome. Volunteer opportunities available. For more information: www.FriendsofOceanoAirport.com YouTube video: The Mooney group started it all in 2008. Why not come enjoy the beach-side weather and make a child smile at Christmas.

Don Maxwell told me to either get a couple of fat guys to sit on my tail or do this with a pry bar. I chose the pry bar. LOL.

Light Painting of Maggie in San Diego. Wonderful gift of light painted photos by : Gary Buzel who is a pro photographer and the VP of King Schools [does all the video production]. This was a Montgomery Field in San Diego. Here is Gary's website: https://www.illumigraphic.com/ and https://www.creighphotography.com/ The photo shoot was such a blast. Christmas is coming! My advice: Get a session booked today. Second piece of advice: when able, be a Unicorn!

I believe he will be touring with AOPA again next year. But the schedule won't be out for a few more months. I am excited to be going on Saturday and there are a few more Mooneys coming too!

I am super excited to attend this event next Saturday the 19th with Captain Mike Jesch. In addition to being my CFII, Mike has presented at MooneyMAX, for AOPA, and all over the country. This refresher is for IR pilots or serious IR students. How cool would it be to have a bunch of Mooneys there! Register: http://oc99s.sws99s.org/new/?page_id=1098 IFR Refresher Ground School Presented by Mike Jesch Saturday, October 19, 2019 at the JWA Commission Room, 3160 Airway Avenue, Costa Mesa. (Parking in rear of building below the control tower.) Registration starts at 8:00 am and class will conclude at 3:30 pm. Cost is $75 per person. This class qualifies for Wings credit. Breakfast pastries, coffee, lunch, and water are included. Description: Cap’n Mike’s IFR Refresher Ground School A full IFR ground school refresher. Primarily for rated Instrument Airplane pilots, but also for those currently studying for their initial instrument rating. We’ll review everything from pilot qualifications and logging, through equipment requirements, flight planning, weather, charts, regulations, and documents, to in-flight techniques to hone your single pilot IFR flying chops, and much, much more. Bring your fully-charged iPad or other tablet device loaded with your favorite EFB and flight data and documents appropriate to California or paper charts and books if you prefer. Mike Jesch has been a single- and multi-engine instrument ground and flight instructor since 1985, and has flown many thousands of hours “In The System.” He puts that wealth of knowledge and experience together with an open and approachable style, to help refresh your knowledge, confidence, and readiness to be a Real IFR Pilot. Cap’n Mike’s (mostly) day job has been with a major airline since 1987, where he has flown as Captain on the Boeing 737 since 2002. But his “real” flying takes place in an IFR-equipped Cessna 182 based at Fullerton, CA, or whatever his clients show up in to fly that day. He is a two-time Master CFI, and a FAASTeam Lead Representative in the Long Beach (CA) FSDO. As a speaker on the national stage, he has presented on a wide range of subjects across the country for numerous groups, including AOPA, The 99s, EAA, Aviation Mastery, and more.

Exit the Holding Pattern: Achieve your Aviation Goals Thursday October 3rd, 7-8 p.m. Located near Montgomery Field [KMYF], San Diego Much like flying an actual hold, there comes a time in every pilot’s career where an honest assessment of skill, safety, performance, desire, and goals needs to be made. Are you one of the many pilots that are stuck in the hold, unable to achieve your aviation goals? Psychotherapist, educator, writer, and instrument pilot, Jolie Lucas, discusses the six keys to exiting the holding pattern and reaching your goals. This fast paced, multi-media presentation explores human factors, brain science, and personality in decision-making, motivation, and follow-through. The seminar is sure to inspire you to exit the holding pattern and move forward in your aviation goals. Door prizes generously donated by: King Schools and Lift Aviation. Online Registration: https://www.faasafety.gov/SPANS/event_details.aspx?eid=95357 Solar Turbines, Kearny Mesa Facility 4200 Ruffin Rd Titan Conference Room San Diego, CA 92123 On a side note, I will doing a night photo shoot after the presentation with Gary Buzel who is a pro photographer and VP of King Schools. He utilizes a light bath/light painting is going to be a blast to see my Maggie in that wonderful lighting.