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I went to Sun n Fun a couple of weeks ago during the middle of the week. On the way there I had hoped to be able to arrive in IFR conditions for a first time to either Oshkosh or Sun n Fun with an IFR approach. But…. Ceilings lifted to MVFR and had to find a hole to get below clouds and then end up going to hold at Lake Parker due to a T6 (?) having a gear collapse on landing closing the airport for one hour. This is the departure video where we end up with our heads on a swivel watching for busy traffic after takeoff. My buddy is an experienced pilot and he was definitely watching for traffic. Great guy!! Enjoy! Chris VERY BUSY Sun n Fun 2023 Fly-Out!! Head on a swivel!!

Alright MSrs, So I may be jumping the gun a bit here, and let me know if I am, but after seeing all the posts from Sun n’ Fun im feeling pretty excited for Oshkosh this summer. Is there a Mooney group from SoCal/SW that is making the trek up? I feel like there has to be an official Mooneys or vintage Mooneys to Osh that stages at an airport nearby to do an arrival en masse? I haven’t been to Osh yet. I have been saving it until I was an owner and last year it happened so here we are. Any tips or recommendations for the whole Osh experience and/or camping? -Trent

I wanted to share a project a fellow Mooney driver and retired Air Force pilot has launched to provide rides for kids and pets, that will benefit the Eagle Flying Museum. I think it's a great little project and worth my best efforts to support it. Just check it out: https://www.gofundme.com/help-us-restore-this-little-bird

Wings and Wine 2014 Southern California Formation Flying Clinic Enjoy a weekend filled with flying, friends, and fun in the heart of the California wine country. Pilots, BRING YOUR SPOUSE! While the guys are out flying the ladies will enjoy the day touring local wineries, tasting rooms, and the shops of Paso Robles! Following Saturday’s flying we’ll rejoin with the ladies for a group dinner Saturday evening. The primary goal of the formation practice session is to introduce the basic 2-ship formation procedures required for participation in either the Mooney Caravan or Bonanzas to Oshkosh 2014 formation mass arrival to AirVenture Oshkosh. For those pilots proficient in basic 2-ship formation they will have the opportunity to both refine their fundamentals and work on 4-ship procedures. Experienced formation pilots will be paired with new pilots to serve as safety pilots. Location: Paso Robles Municipal Airport (KPRB) Paso Robles, CA http://www.airnav.com/airport/KPRB Dates: March 21-23, 2014 Hosts: Dave Marten (Mooney Caravan) dandtmarten@hotmail.com (605) 390-8044 and Stephen Blythe (B2Osh) spb@blytheco.com FBO: Paso Robles Jet Center (805) 596-0212 http://www.airnav.com/airport/KPRB/PASO_ROBLES_JET_CENTER/link Arrival parking is on the transient ramp located on the west side of the field across from the airport terminal/FBO. Self serve field is available located immediately north of the terminal $5.25/gal. Ground School: Formation Academics will be held FRIDAY evening at 8:00 pm at the hotel: Initial Formation Academics: Introduction and review of fundamental 2- ship procedures focusing on training requirements for B2OSH/Caravan mass arrivals. Mandatory for those who have not previously attended a B2OSH/Caravan clinic. Note: Two offerings of Ground School Academics will also be available the week of the event via webinar (Tues/Thurs evening). Registrants will be invited to participate via e-mail. **Friday evening/on-line Ground School will maximize flying on Saturday. Registration fee: $75.00 to cover transportation, arrival social, happy hour beverages, snacks, and clinic materials. - B2OSH Pilots: The T-34 Formation Flight Manual is required for participation in this clinic. Also required is thorough familiarization with "On Your Own", the Bonanza specific supplement and general information on this web site. - Mooney Caravan Pilots (and others): Download and study the Mooney Caravan Formation Training Guide from http://www.mooneycar...gMaterials.aspx Each pilot is considered PIC and solely responsible for the safe operation of the airplane whether there is a safety pilot or not. Hotel: We've got a block of rooms at the Adelaide Inn http://www.adelaideinn.com/ Call for reservations: 805-238-2770 Hotel POC: Gregory Group Rate: "Wings and Wine 2014" King Suite (plus sofa sleeper) $113.40 Double Queen Suite $122.40 Each guest will be given $5 off breakfast coupons for Margie's Diner 6am-10am each morning. A block of 20 rooms is reserved for us until 21 Feb. After 21 Feb the rate will still be honored but the rooms will be open to other guests. Book early! Registration: ALL PARTICIPANTS REGISTER via the B2Osh website! https://www.b2osh.org/MbrPgm/Events/EventsOne.asp?R8r06=IDM Schedule: Friday 21 March: - 1600-1800: Arrival Social / Happy Hour hosted by LaGuardia’s Airport Deli. Food, beer, and local Central CA Wines featured - 1800: Shuttle to host hotel - 2000: Newbies: Initial Formation Academics (B2Osh/Caravan prep). Target audience is Mooney/B2Osh pilots who have not yet attended a clinic or would like a re-hack prior to flying. Saturday 22 March: - 0730: Meet at hotel lobby for shuttle to airport - 0800: Mass brief – flight assignments (Mandatory for ALL pilots) - 0830-1030: Sortie 1 (brief, fly 45min, debrief) - 1030-1200: Sortie 2 - 1200-1330: Lunch at La Guardia’s on field - 1400-1530: Sortie 3 - 1600-1730: Sortie 4 ***Group Dinner/Social 1830 location TBD Sunday 23 March: - 0730: Meet at hotel lobby for shuttle to airport - 0800: Mass brief - 0830-1200: AM fly for those interested Mooney Caravan: www.mooneycaravan.com Bonanzas to Oshkosh: www.b2osh.org Attached Files Wings and Wine.pdf 318.98KB 0 downloads

Its time to start planning for AirVenture 2014! EAA has extended the offer for us to return and host the 2nd Annual: MOONEY AIRCRAFT OWNERS FORUM at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2014 Session 1: Monday/Tuesday AM - TBD Session 2: Wednesday/Thursday AM - TBD All current and future Mooney Pilots and Enthusiasts are invited to attend this panel discussion covering model specific Mooney Operations, Maintenance, Safety, Training, aeromedical issues, insurance, and owner support networks. This forum is facilitated and sponsored by: Mooney Pilots Association, Mooney Service Centers, Mooney Specific Flight Instructors, the Mooney Ambassadors, Vintage Mooney Group, the Mooney Caravan, Mooney Safety, and industry partners representing insurance providers, aircraft maintenance, and paint facilities. Learn about Mooney aircraft models, performance characteristics, ownership, upgrades, FUN ways to enjoy your plane through Mooney clubs and most importantly meet your fellow Mooney Pilots! Whether you are a current Mooney owner or considering your first airplane this is THE forum for you! INVITED Speakers WILL Include: The Mooney Aircraft Corporation! Mitch Latting and Jolie Lucas - Mooney Ambassadors Don Kaye - Master CFI, Premere Mooney Flight Instructor Chris Shopperly and Larry Brennan - Mooney Caravan Don Maxwell - Maxwell Aviation, Mooney MSC Phil Corman - Vintage Mooney Group, Mooney Flyer Magazine Chuck Crinian - M.D., FAA AME and Mooney owner James Oliphant - AOPA Insurance, Mooney owner Trey Hughes - MAPA MAPA Safety Foundation and others to be announced........... STAY TUNED FOR MORE DETAILS AS THEY DEVELOP! Times will be posted once EAA forum schedule is built. Please provide suggestions and recommendations as this is YOUR forum! We also hope to hear the latest and greatest news from the factory. Join us in 2014. If you need suggestions on how to get your Mooney to Oshkosh for the fun there happens to be an organization that can help! In case you need motivation: AirVenture 2014 Video http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1644552211001?bckey=AQ~~,AAAAACVfYk8~,joSdWnzSW52R5591zkjG1QSy5iRTkX3s&bclid=0&bctid=2943159431001 Oshkosh Arrival Motivational Mooney Videos AND for you who like GPS track animation and hard data. Here is what our Mooney geeks are capable of: Actual 2013 flight data used. Each group is a 3 ship element: