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Do you get a quick erection with the Aspen?

Hi Dave, The more the merrier! We had someone else decide to come today too! Bob Keller is the point person. There was a registration PDF, but I am not sure that you have to register. Bob can be reached at: keller36@sbcglobal.net This is the last official Ambassador gig of the year! But everyone mark your calendars for Toys for Tots at Oceano Airport on December 4th, 10-2. Come and support our little jewel, L52 and enjoy a big fuel discount, Santa Maria style BBQ, a custom car club, and of course make a child's Christmas extra special.

What traffic sensor are you using (or planning to use) with the Aspen?

We are going to drop off our shade tent and the Mooney banner.

Here is the link to the photo gallery for Tehachapi! http://gallery.me.com/austinkalb#100202

Livermore, CA. Airport Appreciation Day, October 2nd 2010 This annual event is a crowd pleaser It features static display of local planes, warbirds, homebuilts and factory reps. Young Eagle Flights. Come and show your Mooney Pride! Point Person: Bob Keller

Hello there, wondering how many Mooney lovers are coming to the AOPA Summit in Long Beach. As mentioned in the previous post, Mitch and I will be offering a multi-media presentation for CalPilots at their annual meeting on Saturday at the Summit. We were asked by AOPA to be panelists on Thursday afternoon at 3:30 on advocacy for GA and GA Airports. If you are planning on attending, please stop by and say hello.

Hello Mooney Lovers: Here is the video link for Lake in the Sky 2010 at South Lake Tahoe [or Taco, as I said on the radio one time!] Here are three fun events coming up this weekend. If you would like to attend just shoot me an email. We better fly those airplanes while the weather is still good! Edenton, NC Northeastern Regional Airport, September 25, 2010 Point Person: Amelia Reiheld sure would love to have a gathering of Mooney Ambassadors there, so all you Mooney drivers, plan to join us in beautiful historic , for a fly-in/community open house at Northeastern Regional Airport. It'll probably run from 10-5 or so. We hope to have area military big-iron, both static and fly-over demos, RC demos, food vendors, free airplane rides, exhibits from charitable flight organizations, etc. Camping and airplane parking are (as always) free, though you'll need to bring your own tie-downs. If camping and fair-food isn't your style, reserve a car with Enterprise, and book a room in one of the wonderful B&Bs in and around Edenton. There are some excellent restaurants, too. If Mama would rather tour the colonial historic sites and shop than talk airplanes, we'll find a ride into town. Mariposa Airport EAA event, September 25, 2010 The Mariposa Airport is a gateway to the beautiful Yosemite area. This fly-in was organized to highlight the importance of this GA airport. Please come and show your support and represent for our company. Point Person: Ron McBride. Tehachapi Celebration of Flight, September 25th, 2010 Breakfast served 7 am to 10 am. Free airplane rides for kids aged 8-17. Raffle and door prizes. Aircraft manufacture displays, automobile cruise-in, bake sale, tethered hot air balloon rides. Point Person: Austin Kalb

Here is the video from our fun [windy and cold!] day at South Lake Tahoe. The event organziers have asked us to return again next year. The said that we "made" the event. Now how's that for a compliment!

Here are two California options for next weekend: If you would like to attend just shoot an email to: MooneyAmbassadors@charter.net and let us know which you will be attending. Your RSVP means a lot to those planning for parking. Mariposa Airport EAA event, September 25, 2010 The Mariposa Airport is a gateway to the beautiful Yosemite area. This fly-in was organized to highlight the importance of this GA airport. Please come and show your support and represent for our company. Point Person: Ron McBride. Tehachapi Celebration of Flight, September 25th, 2010 Breakfast served 7 am to 10 am. Free airplane rides for kids aged 8-17. Raffle and door prizes. Aircraft manufacture displays, automobile cruise-in, bake sale, tethered hot air balloon rides. Point Person: Austin Kalb

Hey Bob, I have a couple of "yes" responses and four "maybes". Hope you guys have a blast. Let's fly those Mooneys!

Scott, Wonderful! You are truly engaged. That is awesome. I wish more folks had your passion.

One thing we need to keep in mind is that I am sure representatives from the factory are reading this thread. Imagine how hard it is for them to be viewing this, trying to to their very best work, and yet be tied by policies that are at best, behind the times. I don't know about drum beating and flag waving, but what I do know is that we can support our company through these difficult times and remain optimistic. Savvy businessmen? A bit sexist. Perhaps we need another female CEO at Mooney. What have you all done for Mooney or for GA lately? What have you done to be part of the solution? Instead of grumbling and being negative, perhaps we can turn our strong feelings into supportive actions.

What we decided to do was purchase an Ovation that had been used for a business machine. It had a lot of hours on it. With what we saved on the purchase cost, we were able to put into a kitty for overhaul when needed. After attending Mike Bush's workshop on TBO being a state of mind. We felt more comfortable. Mike says if it has a bolt on it, it is an accessory. If you need to replace an accessory you do it. Otherwise keep the bottom end happy. The Ovation is our business machine and allows us more payload. Don't let a higher amount of engine hours freak you out it all other indicators are strong: LOP, oil analysis, wobble test, borescope. For our needs, we decided the Bravo or the Ovation. The only Eagle we were comfortable looking at was a Screaming Eagle and there were none in our price point, which is very similiar to what yours is.

That is a good point Tony. One further point on Mooney Factory service is that statistics show for the months of June and July that the factory was able to turn around a part within 24 hours. That includes order, fabrication, and shipping. The factory is doing more and more insurance service work [when our owners forget to put the gear down and the like] and has gained an excellent reputation for quality and timely service. I don't really think that being concerned that your airplane will be locked in a hangar is valid. Yes the production line is in hibernation, but the company continues to support its fleet. What can we do as individuals to help support our company? Check out our Mooney Ambassadors! Fly your airplane! We are there, trying to keep the name in the forefront. Because we all know that Mooney is an American legend.

In preparing for the Oshkosh Ambassador presentation I was contacted by two Mooney owners who took their airplanes to Kerrville for service. These testimonies were unsolicited. I thought I would share these in light of the concerns of this thread. ---------------------------------- Philippe:Flew from Paris to Kerrville for a new interior "I finally made it back to France without having to swim thanks to a very dependable aircraft and great maintenance.I just want to point out that only a very few stock aircrafts are capable of crossing the atlantic with only one stop. Proof is that I managed to join Narsarsuaq-Keflavik direct, when a Cirrus SR20 behind me had to stop in Kulusuk adding a very expensive night stop in Greenland. Same from Kevlavik to Scotland with the same "modern cirrus" having to stop in Vagar (Feroe Island). Although my aircraft is 30 years old, it feels brand new to me, especially with the fantastic interior refurbishment it has gone through. The 5400+ miles I flew from Paris to Kerville were, on top of a fantastic experience, mo(o)ney very well spent. The dedicated and professional Mooney team will always make the difference." ------------------------------------ Robert: Rob owns a 1998 M20 J Rob is a CFI and an A&P but chose to take his bird to the factory. Mounting of a new 406MHz ELT Antenna under the dorsal fin in place of the old 121.5MHz unit. SB-282 complied with by replacing the no-back spring in the landing gear servo motor. The new management at Mooney have a realistic view of their market and are very genuine people. These are regular guys that care about us as customers and care about keeping the existing fleet in top shape and providing excellent service. Everyone is optimistic about the economy improving to start up the production for new aircraft in the future. In the meantime they are here to stay which is good news for all of us.Everyone on the shop floor and in the offices was friendly, concerned and took an interest in performing the maintenance with quality and customer service with pride. The enthusiasm on the floor seemed to be contagious right on up to the offices or is it the other way around with the new management? The new management really seem here for the long haul and are focused on making the company what Al Mooney envisioned.

You gave it your best shot Jason. I thought the Livermore workshop had been moved to Stockton, CA. I remember Jerry saying that at Oshkosh. I believe that he said his very first seminar ever was at Stockton and he was coming full circle. Perhaps you have more updated information. You really did a great job Jason. Kudos to you!

I am taking my E model to Troutdale Oregon for service [Advanced Aircraft Systems] and I have to give a 50% payment when I drop off the aircraft. The remaining 50% due upon completion. And as well, when we took the Ovation for paint, we paid 50% up front. I am writing this because I was hoping to illuminate that this is a fairly common practice.

Here is the latest installment in the Forbes Wheels Up publication. http://blogs.forbes.com/wheelsup/ As promised, my next topic was business aviation.

Hi Clarence, so funny. I was just on the phone with a mechanic who is going to build me some new baffling. My CHTs in cruise are in the high 300s. Lately on climb out it is hard to keep under 400. I have resorted to getting my first 1000 feet of altitude going 105 mph and nosing over to 130 for a cruise climb, to keep my number 2 cylinder below 400. I will watch this list for comments.

Oh come on Mr. Hope, they were elderly Seals on Hospice. So Green Peace wasn't upset....

Here is where I got my signs: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Mooney+street+signs&x=0&y=0 As a matter of fact I just ordered a few more....can you say ADDICTED???

I love that she got the Mooney tail on the right way. Al Mooney would be proud! I bought our Gabriel [10 years] the My First Logbook, which has some fun activities and provides a detailing of where they flew and what they saw.

The super safety seminar at KSEE Gillespie Field was so much fun. Fernando Torres flew his J. Paul and Gina, owners of a lovely 252 were my host/hostess. Maggie II was on the ramp with her prop tags on. We also ran into fellow Mooney lovers Donn and Barbara Larson and Larry Palmer. I would say there were about 500 in attendance. The seminars went all day, it was just such a wonderful event. JJ Greenway from AOPA [their Chief CFI/ASF] presented two workshops and then introduced me as a Mooney Ambassador and said "if you own a Mooney, you need to talk to this lady about the Mooney Ambassadors and what they are doing for GA" As well I was able to announce our December 4th Toys for Tots event at Oceano Airport. John and Martha King were introduced as "straight out of their work release program". Martha quipped that she "knew John's landing was bad, but she didn't think it was criminal!" John and Martha opened with a slide that said we are "special people" because we are pilots. My kids used to say I was special, special Ed. special. Ha! They meant it in a loving way We had dinner on Friday night with Rich, from KSEE, Paul and Gina, myself and JJ and his wife Candy [she is running for state office! http://www.candygreenway.com/ ] Flying in was not too much of a problem. Following dropped me out by French Valley Airport, but was able to talk to Ramona tower and transition and stay under the Bravo airspace. The rattlesnake hills provide an interesting approach to 27R. Flying "home" to my folks house KJAQ was 2 hours and 40 minutes. And my bum was numb by then! Here are some photos. Can you guess Maggie's one speed mod? Let's all keep up the good work promoting GA and supporting our wonderful Mooney Airplane Company.

I bought the Mooney Street metal sign and the Mooney Only parking sign on Ebay many years ago. And yes I do have Mooney Ambassador Shirts!