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Eric, you are going to have a blast. It is the most AMAZING event. Everyone is friendly and so helpful. We will be there the whole week, so maybe we can get together and go to Ardy and Ed's for some fried cheese curds. Yum!

Hi Russ, I think I have at least one Ambassador in Canada. I know we have Europe, Australia, all over the US and even Turkey represented. This is a grass-roots volunteer group. Pick an event you would like to display at, submit it on the website and we will help you from there. The event doesn't have to be super large. At one fly-in we had two planes, another one four planes. The goal is to support the company and promote GA. Let me know what events are up your way. I would love to help you. http://www.mooneyambassadors.com

I am curious about a comment made on this video about NASCAR and the roll cage. What do you all think?

Our Mooney Ambassador Video has just been posted to YouTube. This short video will give every Mooney Ambassador the tools they need to have a successful event. What a perfect day. Fly somewhere beautiful, display your Mooney, and talk with the flying and non-flying public all day about your airplane. A match made in Heaven! Music: Gonna Fly Now by Maynard Ferguson, Permission requested from Sony Music Or search: Mooney Ambassador on YouTube Jolie Lucas Mooney Ambassadors http://www.mooneyambassadors.com Share the Passion! N6619U N211MJ

Hi George, I sent you an email with answers to your good questions!

I checked with my website adminstrator. They think that the problem is coming from your filter at work, but without a screenshot, they cannot diagnose with 100% certainty. But they did say it sounds like it is coming from your filter. Rats. You might have to wait until you are home!

Wow, that is strange, I will cut and paste this error message and talk with my server. No one else has reported any problems. Thank you for letting me know. Hmmmmm

For sure we are going! We already have our lodging booked. We have a room in a private home that is about 3 miles from the airport. The folks rent out their house every year to pay for their grandaughter's tuition at school. For about $90 it includes breakfast, use of laundry facilities and the like. There are a few more rooms available if you want more information, just let me know. MAPA will be at Oshkosh again this year. We should all make a point to go and say hello to Lela and Trey, and to taste some of that great lemonade.

Thanks for the kudos Eric. We have about twelve folks who have responded today. I would love to hear from Ambassadors who would like to host an event at a fly-in day or airshow. Let's keep this rolling!

Website: http://www.mooneyambassadors.com The Mooney Ambassador idea is the brain-child of Mooney owner Jolie Lucas. After attending Air Venture at Oshkosh 2009, the idea came to her that those flying Mooneys could be Ambassadors for the brand. While sitting at the MAPA booth, she saw owners and Mooney lovers who wanted to share their passion for all things Mooney. The word Ambassador comes from old High German. It means an official envoy; especially a diplomatic agent of the highest rank accredited to a government or sovereign, appointed for a special assignment, or to be an ambassador of goodwill. Think about it. Can any other company have a 30-40 year old airplane right next to the world's fastest single-engine production piston? There is a sixty-five year legacy in Mooney. Safety. Speed. Quality. Mooneys are handmade in the USA! Ambasadors can check out your local aviation events, and go and display. Talk to the public, support our company and support general aviation. What a perfect day. Fly somewhere beautiful, display your Mooney, and talk with the flying and non-flying public all day about your airplane. A match made in Heaven! Upcoming Events Sun ’n Fun Fly–In April 13-18th 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 April 13, 2010 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 Eagle Mountain Airshow - Porterville, CA June 12th 2010 We will be doing our Mooney Ambassador display to the public. Airshow acrobatics, fly-bys, static displays, etc. Columbia 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. 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. 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. Events we encourage attendance Join MAPA at Colorado Springs for their annual convention. October 7-10th 2010 Who can beat the top-notch presentations, socialization, opportunity to fly and stay someplace wonderful? Mooney Airplane Company will also be in attendance. Look for registration information soon at: http://www.mooneypilots.com/ Or contact Lela Hughes at MAPA headquarters for more information: lela.hughes@sbcglobal.net or telephone 210-525-8008 Past Events Wings over Camarillo California August 2009 Lake in the Sky Airshow, South Lake Tahoe CA 2009 Texas Aviation Expo Arizona Aviation Expo Livermore, CA Airport Day Jackson/Westever, CA Wings and Wheels Mooniacs Fly-In, Guernesey, France Parade of Planes, at Hayward California October 15th-17th. The American Legends, Van Nuys, Calfornia November 14, 2009 Santa Paula Open House, Santa Paula California, December 6, 2009. Jolie Lucas 1965 M20E 1994 M20R Share the Passion! Mooney Ambassadors Email: mooneyambassadors@charter.net http://www.mooneyambassadors.com

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.