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My Dad [and of course he was a Mooney driver] said two things while I was growing up: 1) There are old pilots, and there are bold pilots, but there are no old bold pilots. 2) You fly like the famous Chinese pilot OneWingLow

Oceano Update This Saturday, April 10th: 10:00 a.m. The volunteers for the grounds are meeting at the Oceano Airport. We are doing all the fun sexy stuff, like weeding, digging and raking. Please join us if you would like to help. Our campground has been designed with native, drought tolerate, low maintenance plants. The County will be painting the building and striping the parking lot. We are responsible for the rest, as this is what we volunteered to do! Edwards-A-GoGo Tailgate Party and #2 meeting April 21st... Party: 3:00 Meeting: 4:00 After Party:5:00ish Wish List: We are seeking donations for the following items Crushed serpentine rock for around the fire pits Bark dust: large for the beds in the front of the building, and in the campground Weed and Feed: or its equivalent for the "lawn" area in the campground Rubbermaid cabinet for the campground to hold the recreational items that were donated Colorful annuals and/or succulents for the 10 wine barrel halves we had donated 15 mph wind sock, ours is toast 2- insta heat water heaters for the bathrooms [one each] $$ Cash donations for the campground plants. I have applied to SLO-PA for a grant. For large donations we are very happy to provide signage at the event, and perhaps a sign on the actual item [if possible] We were featured again in AOPA, which is very lovely: http://www.aopa.org/advocacy/articles/2010/100407ca.html?WT.mc_id=100409epilot&WT.mc_sect=ast Friends of Oceano Airport: http://www.FriendsofOceanoAirport.com Thanks, Jolie

Here is the latest from AOPA: http://www.aopa.org/advocacy/articles/2010/100407ca.html?WT.mc_id=ebrief The website for the Friends of Oceano Airport is: http://www.FriendsofOceanoAirport.com We are trying to get 200 to the April 21st meeting. That is why we have airplanes huh? Thank you all for your support.

I believe I felt much the way you do when I began my search for a Mooney in 2003. I ended up with a 65 E model. I suppose that perserverence is the key. The market is certainly in your favor, but when you are dealing with a private seller, I do believe it feels like they are parting with a "member of the family". If you are not top-notch Mooney Savvy, then you need a pre-buy. With Oakland has your home base, of course you have LASAR nearly in your back yard. But most likely you will find your new baby in some other part of the country, and will need to rely on one of our great Mooney Service Centers [MSCs] or recommendations from the MAPA forum or this board. While the process is a bit more complicated than buying a car, it isn't brain surgery. You will also find that everyone has an opinion, but the one that matters the most is yours. I, too, wasn't too worried about paint. I was concerned with the integrity of the engine. Even the avionics were a bit secondary to the engine for me. Everyone is different. The MAPA log is a good place to start. LASAR also sells planes on consignment. Many congratulations, and I hope you will be doing the Happy Mooney Dance very soon. If you have questions please ask! All the best jolie

Lew, you forgot to mention that your right arm and left arm are now the same size. I love my flaps and manual gear in my E model. Although having my right arm so beefy gives me the the illusion that I could deck someone if ever I met an unruly person in a dark parking lot. In my head I think I am a 250 lb male. Mitch reminds me I am not! HA

Welcome to the world of Mooney Airplanes! We are a small, but close-knit family. A year ago, we purchased a 1994 Ovation, after having an F for many many years, and we still have my E model. I think that you will be very happy with the instrumentation, design, safety features and Mooney SPEED. Don Kaye is an excellent choice for instruction and is in your "neck of the woods." Please feel free to ask questions on this board, post photos, be involved. We are very friendly and eager to tell you everything we know about our wonderful airplanes. IF you ever want a tour in Kerrville, let me know, or go to the Mooney Ambassador site. We have an invitation for a personal tour. http://www.MooneyAmbassadors.com Again, welcome!

Welcome to the family Jason!

I just wanted to bump this message. This is a great opportunity to learn from one of the pioneers with Mooney Airplanes. If you are considering the purchase of a Mooney, or looking at a pre-buy...why not go, get the great manual, and experience the seminar. Just my two cents....

Bob, one final thought, something my Dad said to me a few hours after the crash. "It was a piece of metal. Metal can be replaced. There are no funerals being planned today." It helped me.

Bob, I can relate to your experience, the difference being with me, the loss was as the result of an "off airport" landing. I did immediately start looking for a replacement for Maggie I. It was healing for me to look, shop and eventually purchase Maggie II. Probably unlike your aircraft, we were able to salvage instruments from Maggie I, and as well, have her N number transferred to my airplane. I feel for you and your family. It is very traumatic. All the best Jolie

I had six hours in a Mooney when I purchased my E model, and perhaps 150 total time. My insurance has been between $1200-1400 with great coverage and a $100 deductible. Become a member of MAPA and AOPA, then get a good deal. I transitioned from a Warrior to the Mooney with no problems. Good luck and keep us posted.

I pulled this information off the Mooney Ambassador schedule regarding Sun and Fun Mooney Airplane Company will have a full complement of our sales team along with 2 Acclaims and an Ovation 3 Event location: Lakeland Linder Regional Airport Start your aviation year at Sun 'n Fun, one of the world's premier events for recreational aviation enthusiasts. Mooney Aircraft Company will be on display. Please stop by the Mooney Display to say hello! http://www.mooney.com The decision about whether Mooney Airplane Company will be at AirVenture [Oshkosh] will be made in late April.

Hi Jason Welcome to the Mooney Family. There is a great myth that the Mooney is a difficult plane to fly. I think that is really just a myth. Just as you do with any aircraft, you need to have solid training and no illusions about your skills. Most times I think the times that Mooney pilots get into trouble is when they think they can "get away with something." For example, too much speed on final or in the flare. My 65 E model is the best. She is very predictable and when I fly her by the numbers I can be seen doing the "Happy Mooney Dance" after a great landing. Again welcome! MooneySpace is awesome. And so you know, the Mooney Ambassadors is a group we founded to support the Mooney Airplane Company, and promote General Aviation. http://www.MooneyAmbassadors.com All the best!

I think it looks wonderful Brian. Congrats on the cool paint job. I have to get my fuel leak before ArtCraft takes a whack at my Maggie II. All the best

Here is the link from AOPA, interesting reading. http://www.digitalburg.com/artman2/publish/WAFB_News_57/A-10_pilot_guides_civilian_pilot_to_safe_landing.shtml

Mooney Madness registration is up and running again!

There are always exceptions to everything but, normally I lower to 20" MP, lower to 2000 RPM and the nose drops to achieve approx. 400-500 FPM.

Eric, thank you for letting me know. We are working with ArtCraft on the problem. Right now we are in Las Vegas with ArtCraft at an airshow. Esmerlda, from ArtCraft is on her way to the office to open up more spaces for registration. Sorry for the inconvenience. Should be good to go in an hour.

We are told that sixteen have registered for the event since yesterday. So if you would like to come, get registered. There are so many fun surprises they have in store for us Mooney Lovers! http://www.artcraftpaint.com/events Information on Santa Maria, CA SMX: http://www.santamariaairport.com/pilot-information.php

We are told that fifteen have registered for the event since yesterday. So if you would like to come, get registered. There are so many fun surprises they have in store for us Mooney Lovers! http://www.artcraftpaint.com/events

What a happy happy time Alan. I remember the dual I received when I got my E model. It does feel like you are a student again, because we are! Our airplanes do best when we fly them by the numbers. I also remember how hard it was to get slowed down! Speed speed speed! Have a wonderful time.

Registration is open! Come one and all. What a fun day for Mooney Owners, and if paint or interior are in your five-year plan you should be there! http://www.artcraftpaint.com/events

Thanks Craig! I really appreciate this forum and our Mooney family!

That's a good story and a good looking airplane Ned. Thanks for sharing.

We just had movie night at our Santa Maria EAA Chapter, and watched 16R. We all brought popcorn and pizza, and had a great time. Santa Maria is where the movie the Rocketeer was filmed. So we watched in our Museum of Flight, which was a part of the set for the movie. The sets were going to be destroyed, but they donated the building to the airport, and it is now a functioning, and lovely museum.