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I think he just wanted to land on the beach. Sad day for G.A. http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/queens/pilot_plane_loopy_sz9FjRxR6L3lcH1CwCuhSK

So very sad. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Hello All 2.7 hours today for me in the LA basin. VOR tracking and intercepting, A and B Patterns, Steep Turns, Partial Panel. VOR A into Santa Monica. VOR A into Corona. 30 minutes in actual conditions. Wow. It is coming together and I am loving it. Mitch did 2 hours yesterday. Woo Hoo

Hi John I have emailed you about the 430/530. From JolieLucas@charter.net Give me a call when you can.

The Indianapolis Airshow Folks are promoting the Ambassadors' attendance at the upcoming show. It has been an A+ experience from start to finish with the organizers. http://www.indyairshow.com/onthe%20ground/mooney.html Point person: Jim Elswick

Pilot Safely Belly Lands at Lakeland Linder After Landing Gear Malfunctions THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Published: Monday, March 28, 2011 at 10:10 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, March 28, 2011 at 10:10 a.m. LAKELAND | A small plane crash landed safely Saturday at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport after its landing gear failed to go down, according to a Lakeland Police Department release. The pilot, John M. Corneal, 61, of St. Petersburg, set his 2005 single-engine Mooney down on its belly about 9:30 p.m. Sunday, according to the release. No one was injured. After it stopped on the runway, the plane was lifted with cable straps and the landing gear lowered, the release said, and there appeared to be moderate damage to the bottom of the airplane and to the prop. The investigation has been turned over to Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board.

I got my first taste of spacial disorientation yesterday while under the hood on a beautiful day. [Not that I could see it]. I was trying to do a timed turn, and somehow got my left wing into a steep turn and the altitude started to unwind. I think I lost about 500 feet. It was very interesting and I was very happy to have my instructor right there, and my husband in the back seat. What was facinating was that I caught the trend in my scan. But then my brain just froze for about ten seconds. This is not like me. I was thinking "fix this! fix this!" and I just wasn't doing it. Then the sensations from the decent made me feel nauseous for a few seconds. When I admitted what was going on, my instructor took over for about five seconds, and then I got my act together and kept flying the airplane. It was very alarming, though we werent in real danger. Previously we had flown the "A" and "B" patterns and I was feeling rather like a rockstar. Altitude and heading were well within testing limits. Then we started listening to ATC and I think perhaps that extra noise [which will certainly be with us when we fly IFR] just got my brain on overload. I just thought I would write my experiences. I recovered and flew back to Oceano under the hood. I love taking off the hood and BOOM the airport is right where it should be. Learning learning learning. I will be scheduling the written in April. And no I don't think I will only miss one question like someone I know!

We had four Mites display with the Ambassadors at Porterville, CA. Here is the link to the video. They are so cool. As well, there was one with a saddle on it [for the CFI for BFRs] when we displayed at Reid Hillview Airport near San Jose. Porterville Ambassador Event And as Jim mentioned, the Mite site is fun. As a matter of fact, I have a Mite in the Mooney Ambassador trailer. Ed Mandibles from Lompoc

Here is the link for the Indianapolis AirShow featuring the Mooney Ambassadors in the program! http://indyairshow.com/ground.html This is Mitch's Big O all dolled up for an event in Las Vegas. We are thrilled to have Ambassadors attending this event.

If there are any folks who don't "do" Facebook you are welcome to read more information or register through the Ambassador website. http://www.MooneyAmbassadors.com Sounds like a fun time in Georgia!

The Houston Airport System will host the Aeros & Autos at Ellington Airport. This annual family-friendly community event will feature static military aircraft displays, an aircraft fly-in, a silent auction, give a ways, food, live entertainment, and a car show. Proceeds from this show will benefit the Texas Lions Camp; an organization focused on assisting physically disabled, hearing/vision impaired and diabetic children from the State of Texas, and The United Service Organization or better known as the USO; whose mission is to support the troops by providing morale, welfare and recreation-type services to our men and women in uniform. Point Person: Eric Lipper

Well Kudos to your wife. Mitch picked out his scheme, I helped a bit only with the accent color titanium versus gold. And ArtCraft Paint in Santa Maria worked their magic. I am thinking about getting mine done, but I might have a cylinder issue at present....

Eric, great photos! Thanks for posting them. I love Don Muncy's paint scheme! HMMMM

that is funny Ward. I know that the missing post syndrome happened to more than one person. I have taken, for the most part, to composing offline and cutting/pasting the text. I am sure it was brilliant! Especially since you are from the Left-Coast! You will have to fly up to Oceano for one of our fun events.

Hello All I wanted to give you the link to the Mooney Ambassador promotional trailer which can be used to let event administrators know what Ambassadors do to promote general aviation. I hope you enjoy it.

Becca: love the photos, could you send me copies to MooneyAmbassadors@charter.net I haven't been able to master downloading the image from MooneySpace. thank you.

I agree with Jesse. Mitch had an F and I have an E. It is all about knowing your airplane and what you are carrying weight and wind-wise. My ASI in is MPH. I do 100 downwind, 90 on base, 80 on final and 75 over the fence. I have to say because of all the Ambassador events we have been to, we have seen our share of Mooneys floating floating floating. In my humble opinion it is due to the fact that these lovely airplanes don't want to slow down. They want to fly. I rotate at 65 mph, so it doesn't take much to know that she will keep flying no problem at 80! Also, the trim wheel has become my friend.

Take good care George. All of us are thinking about you, your family and all affected by the earthquake.

Here is the next Ambassador shin-dig: Vidalia Onion Festival Airshow, April 30-May 1st, 2011, Vidalia Georgia. Each spring, Vidalia anticipates the harvest of Georgia's Official State Vegetable, the internationally known Vidalia Sweet Onion. The occasion is celebrated with an array of fun-filled activities. The excitement builds with the Vidalia Onion Festival Airshow with its aerobatics and precision flying. Come and join the fun with the Ambassadors! Point Person: Jeff Schlueter for more general information about the event: http://www.vidaliaonionfestival.com/airshow-info.

Becca, did you take any photos? How many airplanes came in??

We had 13 Mooneys on the ramp last year. Not one of them had a bad landing. All about speed.... Gotta love Imovie 11.

Here is the trailer for our Oceano Airport Celebration Day. For those on the west coast, it would be a fun day trip. Camping is available on the field. We are hoping to beat our record of 120 airplanes this year!

Andy, you should just drive over for the lunch and fun time. All are welcome!

Just trying to do my part, thanks Kelly and WT. Look forward to seeing folks at Airventure.

Here is the latest installment to Wheels Up the Aviation publication by Forbes. http://blogs.forbes.com/wheelsup/2011/03/15/why-dont-we-just-close-down-all-those-little-airports/ Jolie