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It was a fun flight from Chandler AZ to KERV and back in the Ultra. WE had a great stop at White Sands, NM. Most of the way there was IMC. It was also quite the thrill of a lifetime to fly in Mooney Lead for the photo shoot. I was actually flying the Acclaim lead in the photo where Pia is directly over the Mooney Factory. Our brave photographer was in the baggage compartment with the door off. Fun times

Good luck Ron. Let us know how you do.

Gotta get that rating! I hope you enjoy my article about finally attaining the instrument ticket. 2018 will be my commercial and CFI. Happy Thanksgiving everyone https://blog.aopa.org/aopa/2017/11/20/gotta-get-that-rating/

Hi Mike Thank you! I have four hours of actual in my training. It was very valuable. I know I am a newbie, but I have a great education, the best airplane, and a healthy dose of caution.

I used the AOPA template for minimums. Right now most every approach [in actual] is double the minimums. 4000 ft from freezing level/icing. Wind is dependent on whether it is down the runway or not. I flew 130 hours last year, VFR. This is going to be awesome sauce.

Hey there, It is hard for me to say what the most fun was. I really like taking that hood off and the runway is right there. It was kind of fun to master the DME Arc. Mostly I really enjoyed learning more and more about aviation and safety. The formation training I did helped with my IFR. I tend to be a little OCD. I had two instructors and the examiner himself that said that if I was able to not try for perfection so much it would be better. I had no GPS, no autopilot. Just two VOR heads and a DME. My new to me 530W is going in with the new transponder soon. Dual Simulated Instrument Flight Simulator Instrument Dual Instrument Ground Totals 4.00 60.75 2.20 63.35 21

I started the day as a VFR pilot and ended the day as an Instrument rated pilot. Today was IFR check ride day. I have to say that this journey has probably been one of the hardest things I have ever done. I am proud of myself, and yet keenly aware of missing my Mom and Dad who would have been beaming. I was raised with no limits. They taught me that I would do anything I put my mind to. I want to thank those of you who have taught me, supported me, challenged me and loved me through all this. I decided to take a sunset flight as a treat after the ride. Life is so good. #IFRMooneyGirl

Hey there--- The first shipments to hip Mooney owners have been completed. We have sold about half our stock. So if you would like to jump in on ordering for the holidays, please do so. Mooney Girls V-neck sizes: small, large, XL and XXL [yes we are sold out of medium]. We also have small and large Tank tops that go with the combo package. We had a couple of hats go to the REAL Mooney Girls at the factory in Kerrville, TX. Look for photos soon. As usual, thank you for your support. Jan and Jolie

Aww. Thanks Dan. As many know we are trying to have fun, promote the brand, encourage education and camaraderie. The combo packages are selling like hotcakes, so if anyone would like to order let me know. As usual, thanks for the support. J.

Glad we are sparking some conversation. A bit of a double meaning. Mooneys are fast, and not easy to fly [necessarily]. Mooney Girls fly fast, but are complicated and not easy to understand. Just fun fun fun

Thanks for the email, Kris. I haven't had a chance to update MooneyGirls.com

News from Mooney Girls.... our new hats are in. If you would like to purchase one, just let me know. We have a special going on through the holidays. $50 gets our awesome v-neck ladies t-shirt, plus the MG hat, plus a lanyard or a bracelet. We can ship most anywhere, actual shipping will be applied. Their debut will be at AOPA in Tampa this weekend. Shoot me a PM or email: MooneyAmbassadors@charter.net I will be wearing mine on Saturday!!

I love that it is the Vintage bird. That one is the best. Jolie

Dan, Yes we will be teaching Right Seat Ready! on Friday as part of the Pilot Plus One seminar. Bob and Nancy Belville will be flying in from NC displaying their E model.

Hi there Hoping to find a Mooney that is going to AOPA Regional Fly-In at Tampa. I have a spot for a display on show center. Mooney would need to be in place by noon on Friday, and stay in place until Saturday at 3:00 p.m. Do you plan on going? If so, please contact me ASAP. Jolie PS: please spread the word. Somehow AOPA doesn’t have my registration for a booth and they are full up in the exhibit hall.

Hello Mooney Family Here is my latest installment of AOPA Opinion Leaders: https://blog.aopa.org/aopa/2017/10/22/last-chance-to-dance-camaraderie-education-and-inspiration-during-the-close-of-the-flying-season/ There are some GREAT events coming up in this beautiful country of ours. Why not fly there and enjoy??

Hoping to see some of my Mooney Family at Groton, CT this Friday and Saturday! #MooneyZoom

Looking forward!!

Hello All, I wanted to let you know that I was able to sneak from CA to Kerrville to help celebrate the retirement of Mike Miles. Mike was a test pilot for most of his 41.5 years at Mooney. Bill Wheat was like a father to him. Mike is a quiet fellow but is wicked smart and can fly a Mooney like no one else. I first met him when the idea of the documentary was born. He said no to me quite a few times [which is rare in my experience] and finally agreed. I am so happy that he gave us so many stories about his work in the Skunk Works, and how he tested that air frame like crazy. Pia Bergqvist the Executive Editor of Flying Magazine was due to fly her Mooney ['74 C model] Manny to Chandler, AZ and pick up Richard Simile and the 2018 Mooney Ovation Ultra. I had been trying to figure out how to get to TX so I asked Pia if I could tag along. She said yes and we were off to Chandler in Manny. I happened to have my IFR visor in my bag, so Pia flew under the hood on the approach. We picked up Richard and the Ultra and were on our way to Alamogordo, NM. We made it through the VFR corridor between the restricted areas [White Sands Missile Range] and landed just in time to get a courtesy car [From Exile FBO] and head to the White Sands National Monument for sunset. The next day was IFR to Kerrville. Pia hand flew the whole way and was IMC for 2.5 hours of the 3.5 hour flight. Again donning the hood she flew the approach to Kerrville complete with procedure turn and time in the hold. Friday was the BBQ for Mike Miles at the factory. He is such a humble man. He was overwhelmed at the outpouring of love and admiration from everyone at Mooney. We all enjoyed wonderful BBQ and laughs. On Saturday, Tom Bowen [former COO] of Mooney arranged for his family to attend the MAPA banquet and had a lovely presentation for Mike. Saturday was the formation photo shoot for the December issue of Flying Magazine. I was in Mooney Photo 1 [Acclaim] with pilot Tony Paradis [Test pilot at Mooney for two years now], photographer Jon Whittle and myself right seat. The baggage door was removed for the photo shoot and Jon sat in the luggage compartment. Pia flew the Ovation Ultra with Richard in the right seat. I had flown formation with Pia. She is very accomplished having received training in Oregon, and getting her formation race card at Reno this year. We were up at 5, at the airport at 6 a.m. and in the air about 6:30 a.m. After we completed the sunrise photos we headed back toward the factory. Tony asked if I wanted to fly lead to which I enthusiastically said, "Yes". We did several low passes with the factory in the background. After our last pass we flew out to Mike's ranch outside of Kerrville and did a formation fly-by. Mike texted me that he was outside waving. We flew back to Chandler and then loaded up Manny and I flew him back to Camarillo. I thought maybe some of you would be interested in this story. Of course, check out Flying's December issue to see Pia's full article. Mooney flight makes our family so much closer. Life is so good.

Here is my September installment of AOPA Opinion Leaders: https://blog.aopa.org/aopa/2017/09/17/think-like-an-upside-down-wedding-cake-three-tiered-airport-advocacy-works/ For any CA Mooney Pilots, think about coming to the CalPilots Airfest 2017 in San Carlos, CA Octobre 13 & 14th

We will need help with setting up the canopy, manning the booth and tear down. Anybody wanna help?

Thanks so much Steve, I am replying by email. We are going to have a blast!

Hello all, We are in need of a display airplane for show-center at AOPA Regional in Groton, CT. It is best if the plane could be in place on TH the 5th, or before noon on Friday the 6th. If you are able to provide a canopy and chairs, we can get the Mooney Ambassador banner and children's activities to you. Please let us know at MooneyAmbassadors@charter.net

That is so very sad. My thoughts and prayers are with the families. Every take-off is optional. There is no trip or mission that is worth your life. RIP.

Attention all California Mooney Pilots, please mark your calendars for the CalPilots Airfest 2017 at San Carlos Airport. CalPilots AirFest 2017 at Historic San Carlos Airport October 13 and 14th Friday Enjoy the beautiful Bay Area 5:00-7:30pm Wine & Food Reception Keynote: AOPA President Mark Baker Saturday 8am-4pm Pancake Breakfast Static Aircraft Display Lunch: Famous O52 Cheese steak Sandwiches After Lunch Speaker: Captain Brian Schiff Exhibitors Wonderful Seminars for Pilots & Passengers Historical Significance Sign-off Reserve your spot! Email: charlene.fulton@calpilots.org Sponsored by: ACI Jet