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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.

I will be back on Monday after Mt. Rigi, and then back again on the 15th. On the 16th Urs Wildermuth is giving us a tour. So fun. Going to see some Mooney pilots in Provence on Thursday! Small world huh?

Lucerne yesterday. Will hook up with a gaggle of Mooneys in Provence later next week. #MooneyZoom

The guy at Customs in Zurich wasn't too happy when my friend snapped a photo of me getting a stamp in my passport. At least I would have been reppin' for the Mooney Caravan in the clink. Might get to do some Mooney flying here. You never know!

LOL has been a stop for me to/from OSH for a few years now. When I stopped last year it was a gazillion degrees. Vicky Benzing [air show pilot] was there getting fuel. Pretty cool to see her. Anyway, great stop to get in, get fuel, go to the bathroom, get an ice water and go.

ArtCraft Paint in Santa Maria does fabulous work on interiors. Of course they have painted about 60 Mooneys in the past 10 years. I believe Bob Achtel had his interior done at ArtCraft. They are huge Mooney supporters. Family owned. Can recommend without hesitation. http://artcraftpaint.com/

Hi All They just added a discount code "Jolie" for $50 off registration. It would be a hoot to have a bunch of Mooney drivers attend. Also speaking is Mike Jesch who is a Master CFII, great guy, and Mooney Lover. I will have a door prize from Lift Aviation as well for my seminar.

We had a blast last night at our Pre-Movie night event. Today is the big day. It is sunny and clear and warm here already. Come join the fun. www.OceanoAirport.com for our webcams. We are doing a $5 Movie Meal deal [Dog/brat, chips, cookie, drink and theater candy] to support our SLO 99s scholarship fund. Generous support from ACI Jet who provided all the food and drinks for us.

Saturday August 24th, Oceano Airport Fly-In Movie Night 6:00 p.m. All Welcome. Free Admission. Family Friendly. Bring chairs, blankets and come watch a classic movie. $5 Movie Meal Deal [fundraising for SLO 99s scholarship fund]. Camping $15. AWOS: 118.375 805-489-1305. Several flying clubs are coming Friday night to BBQ and camp, staying through Sunday. Help me spread the word. Community events make airports a good neighbor.

That is tragic news. He did the pre-buy for Maggie so many years ago. Tailwinds Tom

Here's my latest installment for Opinion Leaders. I hope you enjoy it. https://blog.aopa.org/aopa/2019/08/20/from-how-to-wow-saying-yes-to-opportunity/

Aviation Mastery 2. This wonderful two-day event kicks off on Saturday September 21st. I will present Exit the Holding Pattern: Achieve your Aviation Goals on the 21st at 4:30 p.m. Come learn how to kick your bucket list to the curb! I am thrilled to be asked to present along with Mike Jesch, Gary Reeves, Pat Brown and Jason Schappert. Tickets: https://aviationmastery.org/ http://www.JolieLucas.com

If you are at OSH19 on Saturday please mark your calendars for Exit the Hold: Achieve your Avation Goals. I discuss the six keys to exit the holding pattern and reach your goals. This fast paced, multi-media presentation explores human factors in decision-making, motivation, and follow-through. The seminar is sure to inspire you to exit the holding pattern and move forward in your life goals. I have wonderful door prizes from Lift Aviation and King Schools.

We will be up on the announcer's stand welcoming you! It was sporty getting in to Appleton today, then the storm hit. Glad you weren't at OSH.

For sure you have to have an eye on that temp gauge. I also adjust on the take off roll. Once I am up and established in the gentle climb [on hot days with high DA is about 400-500 fpm] I rich the mixture to avoid overheating. I am sure to get some experience as I leave for OSH next week!

The clamp to the air duct is there, just out of the shot. But I have been advised to adjust it so the clamp is over the metal rings versus just the duct itself. It was an engine ground coming off the generator I believe. The mechanic said that it was one of two grounding wires. It is just so nice to have a Mooney expert that you can call, who is self-less in terms of supporting vintage owners and the brand.

I tend to lean aggressively on taxi anyway, for high DA I lean for taxi. Then while doing the run up I do lean for best RPM with throttle full in. Make sure your feet are on the brakes!

I have done Sante Fe, Cedar City, Yellowstone. No worries. Lighter on the weight, insanely early departure, lean for best RPM. Thank God you are flying the Best Airplane in the World.

As some of you know, I had my airplane flown to Maxwell because I lost confidence in the person who installed my engine. I was SO lucky. Don and Paul found numerous items that could have brought me down. The other day, upon pre-flight I noticed a cable hanging down where it shouldn't be. I took a photo and texted Don. He told me what it was [ a grounding wire] and what needed to be done. That man [and woman, Jan] is selfless. They are committed to the brand, to our Mooney Family, and to being leaders. We need more like Don, Jan and Paul.

My old stomping grounds. Wish I could make it. S21 was one of my solo cross country stops back in the day

It was no problem in the E model or the Ovation!

There are so many great things going on at AOPA LVK this weekend for the Mooney pilot. Here's what we are up to. Hope to see a lot of you there. Mooney Ambassador/Mooney Girls Display: Maggie will be on display and we will have children's activities and some of our merchandise. Exit the Holding Pattern: Achieve your Aviation Goals Friday, 10:00 a.m. Right Seat Ready! Companion Safety Seminar introduction. Saturday 1-4. Pre-register AOPA.org Door Prizes from Lightspeed Aviation [Zulu 3], Lift Aviation [shoes and kneeboard] and King Schools [Free course]