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Hello there I was asked by Forbes to contribute to the aviation blog "Wheels Up". This is a wonderful opportunity to keep Mooney in the forefront, and to help promote general aviation. Here is my first installment: http://blogs.forbes.com/wheelsup/2010/07/07/a-mooney-girl-is-born/ I hope you enjoy it..More to come

ditto for me. weird

This is fun information I received: In addition to all of the other stuff you mentioned, there's an unofficial Nut Tree Airport Museum run by a fellow named Duncan Miller out of his five hangars. There's a number of warbirds, a couple of larger airplanes outside, and a huge amount of memorabilia. No admission, not even to cover the soda and donuts he offers. "Open" Sundays 12:30pm-late afternoon, call (707) 446-1824 to make sure he's around.

Hey Russ I am glad that you had the chance to do the "Ambassador thing" at local airports. I was doing it today at the Oral Surgeon's office. He has always wanted to fly, so I started talking up flying lessons and Mooney Airplane Company. Heck with what I spent on my implants, he should be able to afford the Acclaim. [HA] We always do have an opportunity to make a good impression for General Aviation and for Mooney. I am glad you did it. Thanks for taking us along on your trip though the MS board. Safe skies

Dave I can just tell you are beaming from ear to ear! Have a wonderful time getting to know [and love] your new Mooney. Mitch was right...need to fly that beauty to one of our great Mooney gatherings so we can all meet her or him? Got a name yet???

I am very excited about OshKosh. It really is Disneyland for pilots and airplane lovers. Although we are flying commercially this year, we will be sure to head out to the Mooney Caravan area to meet all the Mooniacs there. In 2008 I had the pleasure of shooting the arrivals of the Mooney Caravan. 48 Mooneys...I was allowed right on the taxiway next to the EAA Chief Photographer Jim Koepnick. Quite a memory. I hope to meet all of you! If you are there on the 30th...come by the GAMA II Pavilion at 2:30 and learn how to "Share the Passion!" with the Ambassadors. Can't wait~!!!

The best thing to do for the seminars is to call MAPA and register, or go online: http://mooneypilots.com/ Another great reason to become a MAPA member.

When I was compiling one for the E, I did a google search and then combined printed and laminated. Here is a search for an F model: Hope this helps. http://www.google.com/search?q=Mooney+M20F+checklist&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a

We have used the auto-shop method too, twice. Once with leather and once with my cloth seats. I was able to get memory foam and beef up my seat and lumbar area. Saved a bundle. We used a good auto shop in Santa Maria, CA.

Welcome to the Mooney Family Abe! You will find lots of support, encouragement and advice here on Mooney Space. You might also consider a membership in the Mooney owners organization MAPA http://www.mooneypilots.com They have a very nice magazine, with a free classified ad for members, an email forum [i set mine to digest into five or ten postings] safety seminars, and technical workshops. Once you are done with your training, you might want to look at the service group that my husband and I formed a little less than a year ago. The Mooney Ambassadors have a three part mission: Support Mooney Airplane Company, Promote General Aviation, and Have Someplace Wonderful to fly. We have Ambassadors all over the United States, Canada, Europe, New Zealand, Austrailia and Turkey. More at: http://www.MooneyAmbassadors.com With my E model, I had to learn about speed control. I was used to flying a Warrior. Your bird will be your best friend if you fly her/him by the numbers. This means preparing for and starting VFR descents earlier, and making sure in the pattern you are flying the correct speeds with the correct descent rate. Of course, there are always small variations dependent on conditions. And again, welcome! All questions and photos are welcome. All the best!

Hi Todd ArtCraft Paint is a family-owned shop that does interiors as well as paint. We have recommended six or seven Mooneys to their shop and no one has been disappointed. http://www.ArtCraftPaint.com Teresa Venegas is the owner. Santa Maria is located on the Central Coast of California KSMX All the best Jolie

I do believe there will be some sort of presentations going on at LASAR about 1:00 p.m. Perhaps to acknowledge their employees and such. But no formal schedule that I know of!

Here is the link to the mini-sampler for Oceano Airport. Music credit: The Big Phat Band. Full length DVD available by donation at FriendsofOceanoAirport.com Proceeds to help maintain and improve our little slice of Paradise. Please enjoy this little sample of the DVD that is available by donation to the Friends of Oceano Airport. The full length DVD is over 40 minutes long and includes live footage, photos and music from the beginning of the fight to save our airport, until Celebration Day on May 8th. Volunteer opportunities are available. Fly-In Movie night is July 10th, Toys for Tots December 4th. Thank you for your support of our little slice of paradise, Oceano Airport.

Welcome to the Mooney Family! I am sure you will get a lot of support and assistance from the folks here at MooneySpace. You might also consider joining MAPA our Mooney Association if you haven't already. They publish a nice magazine, offer pilot proficiency seminars, have a safety foundation, and offer technical workshops. http://mooneypilots.com/ Also, if you are looking for something fun to do while promoting Mooney and GA, then consider the Mooney Ambassadors. We have lots of events all over the country. http://www.MooneyAmbassadors.com All the best and Welcome!!

Cars: race, custom, muscle and street rods. Aircraft, museum, visiting, military, training, air ambulance, experimental, home built, and police. Kid's summer camp info, aviation vendors, flight schools and shopping. EAA Young Eagles! All Mooney flyers are welcome to attend this fun event. Dedicated to the 70th Anniversary of the British Commonwealth Air Training Program http://albertaaviationmuseum.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=108&Itemid=56

Please keep us posted Russ!

I am paying in the $1200 range per year from AOPIA on my 1965E. I did insure it for more a few years back when the new glass, interior and panel were installed. I have found the companies will compete for your business.

Come one come all... we have four big Mooneys and four Mooney Mites scheduled. We are camping tonight. If you would like to join us feel free. KPTV Airspace closed from 1-3 today and 11:30-4:00 tomorrow 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

trey_hughes@sbcglobal.net is Trey's email address. He has a blackberry and might answer on a Friday.

Oshkosh: The Mooney Ambassadors have been chosen to present a workshop at Oshkosh on Friday July 30th, 2:30-3:45 p.m. at the GAMA Pavilion 2. This will be a multimedia presentation describing how the Mooney Ambassodors seek to meet their three-part mission: Support Mooney Airplane Company Promote General Aviation Have Someplace Wonderful to Fly Please attend if you can. We are hoping to have a good showing. We believe that this is the only Mooney-specific presentation going on at AirVenture this year. And we hope to inspire folks to promote General Aviation to the flying and non-flying public. We do have several events before OshKosh: 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. 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

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.