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Hi Michael Let's see....Columbia...we have space for two airplanes on the display ramp. We have asked Mooney if they would like to bring an Acclaim/O3. And then we would have space on the display ramp for another Mooney. As you know from last year, other parking will be available to folks in the camping area and such. We are free to park as a group in the other areas, but the two on formal display will be the "working" airplanes, in terms of showing to the public etc. I think your second question is the Gathering of Mooneys in Tahoe? The Gathering is scheduled for June 19th. It is not an Ambassador event. This is a plain old-fashioned fly in. A celebration of our ability to fly to a lovely area. This is open to ALL Mooney pilots. The schedule looks to be a morning snack, presentations, a complimentary lunch, music, socialization and fun. Hope to see you there! Come one come all. Let's fly those great airplanes! Here is the link for our page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=132057967005 or email: sanluisjazzband@charter.net

That sounds like a similiar experience that Mitch had. I am sure he will post later today. His was on the landing roll, after the plane had almost come to a stop. Whew. Thanks for posting

Columbia Father's Day Fly- In O22 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. For general air show information; http://www.columbiagazette.com/flyin.html For registration: mooneyambassadors@charter.net Mooney Ambassadors on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=132057967005 Mooney Ambassadors Google Maps 2010 Events http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&gl=us&ie=UTF8&view=map&msa=0&msid=107379850273129317672.00047e783c1d71eabbce7&ll=37.649034,-90.175781&spn=33.118079,82.441406&t=h&z=4

The Gathering of Mooneys is a general fly-in. It has been going on for several years. The original concept was from Michael Golden-Mountain West Aviation and Mark Rouch from Top Gun Aviation, after attending an event at LASAR. The Gathering will have educational opportunties as well as time to just relax and hang out. The August event is a Mooney Ambassador event. An Ambassador event is a bit more involved because we are displaying, talking with the public, giving tours of our beautiful Mooney airplanes, giving interviews, press and the like. Just a little different as our mission is to support our company, to promote general aviation and to have someplace fun to fly.

Boy you got that RIGHT. Happy day for GA in America! Thank you for posting!

Randy Thanks for sharing the story and the pictures. It looks just beautiful.

Hi Bryan I posted the videos on our FB group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=132057967005 She is a beauty that is for sure.

Bryan, what enthusiasm you have for your plane! Eric too. It was very very nice to meet both of you. I am so happy you are pleased with your paintjob. It is a big financial commitment in these hard economic times! Glad you made it home safe. I will get the videos to you two tonight, after we go flying!

I just received wonderful news from the Lake in the Sky [TVL-Lake Tahoe] airshow committee. They are very hopeful that the Mooney Ambassadors would come to Lake in the Sky Airshow again. I think this is a wonderful opportunity! There is one change that is thrilling! The airshow committee wants to know if some of our planes can be IN the airshow this year versus flying during the break. The thought is that we can fly our fast airplanes fast and do more when we are part of the airshow. Isn't that just wonderful? Some things are the same: Complimentary evening meal on Friday the 27th, breakfast and lunch on the 28th. Free admission to all Mooneys who fly in. We will work with Mike Bradford, owner of the Lakeside Inn to see if we can have a discounted rate on lodging. Mountain West Aviation [Michael Golden] will once again have his FBO open to us Ambassadors and his staff will be able to help as well. Display area will be the same, down at the end where we can have access to the ramp for flight demos. The kid's activity was mentioned by the airshow committee as being so positive. I will make sure that all items are available again this year. 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. This event was just top notch last year. Help us make it a wonderful experience this year. Check us out on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=132057967005 if not you can go to facebook.com and put Mooney Ambassadors in the search box You do not need to be a member of Facebook to view our group. Email RSVP: jolielucas@charter.net

I hear that Bryan's smile is from ear to ear. Mitch is there, and I am headed down. Will post pictures as we can!

Bryan A little spy at Santa Maria tells me that your plane is glorious red, with a black tail. WOW. I think we are going to get to meet you tomorrow. What a happy day!

Many congratulations and welcome to the Mooney family! For me it is the best airplane in the world. Handmade in the USA, safety, speed. Hope to meet you someday, and again many happy congratulations to you!

While the process is time consuming, you will notice and appreciate the new seals. It makes the ride much more comfortable for the person in the right seat. Patience is the key, I believe in doing the work. Good Luck

Hi Craig, what a wonderful addition, a beautiful girl. I had two and then my son. It just changes everything doesn't it? My son is now 10 yrs, and probably flies with us 100 hours a year plus. I was glad Mooney held the car seat! Again, congrats.

The up and down blocks are different parts which serve the same purpose of course, to hold that bar where you want it. Good for you, checking that block. Mine looked like an egg when it was removed. The LASAR unit is much stronger.

Getting my up and down blocks replaced with LASAR units was a great decision for me. As mentioned in an earlier post, I was lucky enough to have caught the gear and saved my belly. I had just landed at KRDD, Redding. I pulled off at Alpha, because I just had a great landing! HA. Anyway, after I pulled off the runway and past the hold short line, I heard a loud buzzing and happened to look at the gear light as it went from GREEN to RED. The handle popped out and somehow I was able to catch it about six or seven inches down. It wasn't a pleasant job wrestling it, but I did. The folks from Redding Jet Center came and helped me get it locked. The next day I was at Clear Lake, getting the replacements. I am the only person I know who caught it. I don't want anyone else to have to go through that. Get it replaced. I believe in that, and shoulder harnesses! Okay, off the soap box for now.

ArtCraft in Santa Maria, CA They are family owned and are doing wonderful paint jobs in our Mooney Community. Under $10K cash price. http://www.artcraftpaint.com/

Michael, sorry to hear the weather didn't cooperate for your event. It will be fun to see the photos on the VMG website, or shoot them to me and I can put them on the FB page for the Ambassadors. Happy New Year!

It's about a 1/2 hour video...about the P-51 Mustang...and the pilots who flew them in WWII. Get a cup of coffee...get comfortable...and set aside about 1/2 hour of time to watch this. Don't think you'll be disappointed. http://www.asb.tv/videos/view.php?v=1bf99434

After watching the video again with a friend, I think that this is a case of the pilot showing the characteristics of slow flight [at a low altitude] and wanted to demonstrate a stall [at a low altitude]. He didn't keep the ball centered and he inadvertently went into the spin. My comment about the shoulder harness is based on the fact that my beautiful face went smashing into the glareshield of a 1963 M20 C/D going about 55 mph. Had shoulder harnesses been installed I wouldn't have suffered quite as much! I think it was one of the first additions on my 65 E model. Plus, for me, if I have a KID in the front seat, I have the shoulder harness on. I know that you don't have to, but I do out of safety, and vanity, and fear of further pain and suffering. [HA].

In my opinion the pilot of this Mooney inadvertently got into this spin. I think that his lack of attention to safety issues such as CG, and shoulder harnesses is really sad. For me, this is the kind of pilot who gives GA a bad name. His final approach was shoddy, and the landing wasn't great either. Bascially someone who needs some dual with a Mooney CFI.

Many congratulations on your airplane, the love of flying, and the appreciation for the Mooney Airplane. Your passion and the combination of a wonderful airplane should add up to many many hours of Mooney fun. Our airplanes are the best in the world, and in my opinion some of the safest as well. Fly her by the numbers and you will rarely be let down. I had 50 hours or so when I got my Mooney, now have 450-500. Enjoy enjoy enjoy.

Here is the link to our Ambassador page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=132057967005

Matt, you need to be part of our Mooney Ambassador family and host a NW fly-in. Check us out on Facebook. Our goal is to Support Mooney Airplane Company, promote general aviation and have someplace wonderful to fly.

My computer died due to a power surge on Monday during the storm. Could you please email me at jolielucas@charter.net so I can get your emails back in my Ambassador database? Sorry for the inconvenience, and thank you for the help. Jolie HO HO HO MOOOOOONEY Christmas Jolie Lucas Mooney Ambassadors Share the Passion! N6619U N211MJ