Dave Marten

For the East Coasters so far we'll partner with the Bonanza guys and participate in their Burlington, NC or Westfield, MA or FL clinics. BUT.....If we can generate some interest in an east coast Mooney clinic in say the May timeframe maybe we can put something together. I know you guys have a pretty active NJ Mooney group. If there are some interested folks I'd be happy to try to work a plan!

Happy New Year! Planning is well underway for Mooney Caravan XVI and only 6 months till Oshkosh! 2013 will be our second year as and all-formation arrival meaning that every pilot participating in the Caravan has attended a formation clinic and demonstrated formation proficiency in accordance with our training program. For 2013 we will continue our emphasis on safe, proficient flying while maximizing the FUN factor of the Oshkosh experience. Worried about the traffic on the Fisk arrival? As part of the Caravan formation mass-arrival we enjoy a pre-coordinate arrival flow with ATC meaning resulting in clear flight path to the runway, smoothest and classiest way to land at Oshkosh! How do I get formation training? - Attend either one of the Mooney Caravan sponsored formation clinics or we will coordinate for you to train at one of the B2Osh regional clinics, or locally with a proficient Mooney/Bonanza formation safety pilot in your area. Bottom line: if you are eager and committed look forward to working with you to get you up to speed! Training materials: http://www.mooneycaravan.com/MooneyCaravan/trainingMaterials.aspx Caravan website: www.mooneycaravan.com The website is in the process of being updated for 2013, registration and 2013 schedule has not yet been posted Caravan photos: http://mooneycaravan.shutterfly.com/pictures Interested? Want more info? Contact: Dave Marten, Mooney Caravan Operations Director, dandtmarten@hotmail.com (605) 390-8044

Glad to see so many folks interested in Oshkosh. The best way to experience Oshkosh is with your fellow Mooney pilots: Join the Caravan! We're updating the website and training dates for 2013. www.mooneycaravan.com Dave Marten Operations Director, Mooney Caravan

You hit it Jeff! Wait for a beautiful day and take her SOMEPLACE. Something fun you can't do w/o your airplane. My wife has no desire to shoot approaches into the home field, but go somewhere with lunch or a destination and she's all in. Make her think the airplane is her own private jet ready to fly her away to some romantic destination (or her favorite family members)

Thanks Phil! Probably a combination of hypoxia and cabin fever! Might as well have a little fun mixed in with the flying. Good for a laugh if nothing else! See ya on Saturday. Good luck, we're all pulling for ya!