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Here is the update on the world record attempt: Mooney Ambassador Gilles Khaiat seeks world record! June 12, 2010 The flight will be an attempt for a FAI word record non stop and no refueling on the distance CANNES (LFMD) France to TEL-AVIV (LLBG) Israël, with a Mooney M20 J, standard configuration, with Monroy tanks, 98 USG total fuel on board.The IFR route is 1510 Nm and the theoretical range of the aircraft if 1650 Nm, so not much than we need, no consideration of the wind, rerouting, etc.The departure will be from CANNES, during EURAVIA Airshow and French AOPA Assembly and the arrival be during the opening of the World IAOPA Assembly held at Tel-Aviv.The flight will be managed with Jacques CAILLIES who is the Publisher of the French magazine AVIATION & PILOTE, and also a Mooniac and the owner of a Mooney OVATION 2 G1000. Here is the update from Gilles: Wonderful flight of 9 h 58, average speed of 153 kt, distance of 1530 Nm from LFMD to LLSD, and only 85 USG used. Pictures to follow. Way to go!

Congratulations on the delivery of your new Mooney. I think you will have a fun time getting to know your new airplane and building hours and experience. I had to learn to slow down and fly the "numbers". Please post some photos and make sure to use this forum as a way to get questions answered in a safe place. What area of the country do you live in? If you aren't a MAPA member, you should be! They are our Mooney Association and have a good magazine, training opportunities and chat board http://mooneypilots.com/forms/members/form_choice.html

A few new events: Events: Mooney Ambassador Gilles Khaiat seeks world record! June 12, 2010 The flight will be an attempt for a FAI word record non stop and no refueling on the distance CANNES (LFMD) France to TEL-AVIV (LLBG) Israël, with a Mooney M20 J, standard configuration, with Monroy tanks, 98 USG total fuel on board.The IFR route is 1510 Nm and the theoretical range of the aircraft if 1650 Nm, so not much than we need, no consideration of the wind, rerouting, etc.The departure will be from CANNES, during EURAVIA Airshow and French AOPA Assembly and the arrival be during the opening of the World IAOPA Assembly held at Tel-Aviv.The flight will be managed with Jacques CAILLIES who is the Publisher of the French magazine AVIATION & PILOTE, and also a Mooniac and the owner of a Mooney OVATION 2 G1000. Eagle Mountain Airshow - Porterville, CA June 12th 2010 We will be doing our Mooney Ambassador display to the public. There will be airshow acrobatics, fly-bys, static displays, etc. We can arrive early in the week and camp out. There are shower facilities available at the airport. In order to insure us being in the same display area we should try and get as many of us as possible to fly in at the same time. Friday evening, June 11th will be a fun evening at The TuleAero hanger with much going on. The basic theme for this year's event is Porterville Salutes the 1950s. If possible, maybe we can come in at least by Friday for the fun. For the airshow, fly-in folks get in free. Point Person: Mitch Latting Columbia, CA Father's Day Fly- In June 19 - 20, 2010. Mooney Ambassadors will display. This a such a fun event for aviation. Camping at the "airplanes only" campground. Walk into the historic town of Columbia. Well attended by the public. A wonderful opportunity to talk up Mooney and General Aviation. We will have two airplanes in the display area. Point Person: Jolie Lucas Reid-Hillview Airport Day, KRHV June 26th, 2010. The details are on the main page of the RHVAA:http://www.rhvaa.org/ In general, folks can show up almost any time and be able to get to the display area (to one side of it at least). The field does close, usually 12-1pm or so. Point Person: Michael Coyle KAID 50th Anniversary Anderson Airport, Indiana July 10, 2010 Mooney Ambassadors will be on display at this fun home-town fly in featuring Young Eagles and a free breakfast for fly-in pilots. There is camping on the field, a fuel discount, balloon rides and no fees! Point Person: Dave Keller

Hi Jolie, Could you publish the following changes : The flight will be an attempt for a FAI word record non stop and no refueling on the distance CANNES (LFMD) France to TEL-AVIV (LLBG) Israël, with a Mooney M20 J, standard configuration, with Monroy tanks, 98 USG total fuel on board. The IFR route is 1510 Nm and the theoretical range of the aircraft if 1650 Nm, so not much than we need, no consideration of the wind, rerouting, etc. The departure will be from CANNES, during EURAVIA Airshow (http://www.eur-avia.com/index.php?lang=en) and French AOPA Assembly and the arrival be during the opening of the World IAOPA Assembly (http://www.ortra.com/iaopa/) held at Tel-Aviv. The flight will be managed with Jacques CAILLIES who is the Publisher of the French magazine AVIATION & PILOTE, and also a Mooniac and the owner of a Mooney OVATION 2 G1000. Regards. Gilles M20J, N6227Z

yep, combined with the Lake in the sky.

Michael Golden asked to combine this event with the Lake in the Sky event in August. He is getting the new FBO at Nut Tree up and running. Lake in the Sky, South Lake Tahoe, August 27th and 28th 2010 We will be airshow participants this year. Complimentary evening meal on Friday August 27th, breakfast and lunch on the 28th. Free admission to all Mooneys who fly in. We will cap at 12 Mooneys on display. All Mooneys are welcome, and we will have space on the ramp, probably near Mountain West for any Mooneys who sign up beyond the display cap. Sign ups are first come first served for the 12 display slots. If you would like to be considered for the airshow demonstration, you will need to attend mandatory pilot briefings.

KAID 50th Anniversary Anderson Airport, Indiana July 10, 2010 Mooney Ambassadors will be on display at this fun home-town fly in featuring Young Eagles and a free breakfast for fly-in pilots. There is camping on the field, a fuel discount, balloon rides and no fees! Point Person: Dave Keller http://www.MooneyAmbassadors.com for more information or to register

I was so sorry we could not make it up due to the weather. Please post photos as you can.

Here is a fun thing for west-coasters... Fly-In Movie Night, L52 Oceano Airport, July 10th, 2010: A fun event sponsored by the Friends of Oceano Airport July 10th Fly-In movie at Oceano Airport. We should start around 7:00 p.m. Bring your lawnchairs, tent [if you are camping] bug repellent, and festive attitude. Double feature to be shown in campground, both aviation-related. 99s selling candy bars, popcorn maker will be out and poppin. For more information and to RSVP:http://www.FriendsofOceanoAirport.com All airplanes are welcome. If you are in a Mooney you will just get there faster~! Come and spend the day at the beach, then stay for Fly-In Movie Night! Jolie Camping available on the field.

Smitty, take a bunch of mental pictures from today. What an awesome experience and a life-changing event. My solo landing was one of the best I ever had! Then when I transitioned into the Mooney some 40 hours later...I was on top of the world. Congratulations! Enjoy Photos of the T-shirt cutting???

I somehow forgot to make the Porterville Fly-In [KPVT] on June 11-12th an event on our facebook page. I suppose I just had too much going on with Oceano Airport Celebration Day. Here is the scoop... several of us going on Friday to camp... Eagle Mountain Airshow - Porterville, CA June 12th 2010 We will be doing our Mooney Ambassador display to the public. There will be airshow acrobatics, fly-bys, static displays, etc. We can arrive early in the week and camp out. There are shower facilities available at the airport. In order to insure us being in the same display area we should try and get as many of us as possible to fly in at the same time. Friday evening, June 11th will be a fun evening at The TuleAero hanger with much going on. The basic theme for this year's event is Porterville Salutes the 1950s. If possible, maybe we can come in at least by Friday for the fun. For the airshow, fly-in folks get in free. Point Person: Mitch Latting Please RSVP if you can make it.

Teressa and the gang from ArtCraft did a great job. I am working on a video, so those that missed it, can still see some of the educational seminars. Knute--your airplane will look great. Don't forget about Orcutt Burger!

Ameila has decided to take the plunge and be the point person for this fun event as a Mooney Ambassador. So mark your calendars and check out the Ambassador website for registration and details: http://www.MooneyAmbassors.com

Jason, I would be happy to get the word out to the Mooney Ambassadors if you would like.

You know, it will all turn out for the best. The plane we originally thought we "had to have" failed at pre-buy, but that led us to our "perfect for us" Ovation. You will learn a lot for sure. Let us know how it all goes!

A friend asked if I knew any flight schools in Redlands, San Bernardino, Riverside, CA. I don't. This is for someone wanting to get their ticket, not a Mooney pilot [yet!]. Thanks in advance. Jolie

Wow, you are right on top of things Sven. And please let us know if you would like a copy of the manual for the Corrosion X. Happy to ship it off to you!

Hi Sven Thanks for the information. It looks like the headset goes into one jack and the other jack goes into the camera? Thank you for the link.

Someone submitted a video of their approach and landing at Oceano for Celebration Day. How do you get the audio from the intercom/radio on the video. Is there a jack, hook up? I think it just made it wonderful to her how many planes were coming to Oceano. Any help is appreciated.

Is it just me, or.... I was taught not to do "touch and goes" in a Mooney. Although right now I cannot remember the thinking behind it.

It looks like our California weather is going to be nice for this fun, and free event. I know a certain Mooney owner, band leader, is is charge of the live music during lunch. If you think you can come, get registered. Mitch and I look forward to seeing new friends and old at Mooney Madness.

We will be there! What a fun event for us Mooney Owners. I am told a certain Mooney owner might even sing.....

I am thinking of getting: 16GB, WiFi+3G version

Pioneer is located in the Gold Country of California, in the foothills of the Sierra Nevadas. Closet airport is Jackson/Westover old identifier O70, new identifier JAQ. It is my home away from home as my parents live very nearby in Sutter Creek. And my father has flown out of Westover since the early 1950s.

Here is a summary of the event: Oceano Airport Celebration Day was held Saturday May 8th, 2010 This home-town fly-in was sponsored by the Santa Maria Valley 99s. We had approximately 120 aircraft join us and 450 people. Our common goal was to relay to the community the value of General Aviation and GA airports. On the terminal end of the field we were joined by the Sheriff's Aero Squadron, the California Highway Patrol, Oceano Fire, Vandenberg Fire and Empirical Systems Aerospace. At 11:00 those in the area were treated to slices of cake provided by Empirical Systems Aerospace. In the campground activities for the children were provided by the YMCA, Cerro Alto 4-H, the American Red Cross, Rabobank, Arroyo Grande Hospital and The Exploration Station. Stearman Square was host to Volunteer Corner, the 99s Candy booth, Pilot Registration, EAA #499, The Popcorn Brigade, EAA #170 Weanie Wagon, Banner Airways, Angel Flight West, Pacific Aerocademy and ArtCraft Paint. The flight line was anchored by the Mooney Ambassadors with ten Mooney aircraft. PCF Flight School, the Civil Air Patrol, and over a hundred airplanes stretched down the ramp. The day began with some 300 people enjoying the Pismo-5 Cities Lion's Club breakfast complete with eggs, sausage, pancakes, coffee and juice. The EAA Weanie wagon served hot dogs and chili dogs for lunch. The Oceano Elk's sold tri-tip sandwiches. At noon Supervisor Aschadjian proclaimed Oceano Airport Celebration Day as the second Saturday in May from now on! He presented Mitch Latting and Jolie Lucas with the proclamation which will be framed and placed in the pilot's lounge. Central City Swing Band performed from 12:30 to 2:30, and we even had some dancers. The raffle was held at 2:00 and lots of lucky participants won wonderful prizes. Our volunteers sold buttons and raffle tickets by the hundreds. JR Smith's Banner Airways provided a fun wing-walking demonstration themed "Rosie the Riveter." The Popcorn Brigade served complimentary popcorn to the kids courtesy of The Great American Melodrama. Face painting courtesy of ArtCraft Paint.