AOPA Opinion Leaders Blog

**mooneygirl** · September 7, 2016

Here is my latest installment of AOPA Opinion Leaders: https://blog.aopa.org/aopa/2016/09/06/pilot-plus-one-educating-right-and-backseat-companions-on-safety-and-recreational-flying/

Let's get our right and back seat flyers educated. We have three spots available in Orange County this weekend. We have ONE spot at Kerrville Texas October 20th and 21st at the factory. http://www.MooneyGirls.com to register.

**mooneygirl** · October 6, 2016

Reignite the wonder of flight: https://blog.aopa.org/aopa/2016/10/06/reigniting-peoples-wonder-for-one-of-the-most-extraordinary-aspects-of-the-modern-world/

**mooneygirl** · February 7, 2017

Here is my latest installment of AOPA Opinion Leaders. Hope you enjoy the recap of the Gunfighters Formation Clinic and the value of formation training. https://blog.aopa.org/aopa/2017/02/07/follow-your-lead-and-then-perhaps-later-you-will-lead/

**mooneygirl** · April 17, 2017

Here is my latest Opinion Leaders column. While at Sun n Fun I was looking for a great story and at the morning press briefing I got it. What I love about Fly Like a Girl, it that it feel grass-roots and based on passion much as Boots on the Ground the Men & Women who made Mooney was for me. I hope you enjoy the read and consider supporting the project with a few bucks. We not only need more female pilots, but mechanics, FBO owners and airport managers too. https://blog.aopa.org/aopa/2017/04/14/fly-like-a-girl-inspiring-a-new-generation/

**mooneygirl** · May 19, 2017

Here is my latest installment based on MooneySpace's own Yooper Rockeman! I hope you enjoy, and share

https://blog.aopa.org/aopa/2017/05/19/sharing-ga-with-people-reminds-us-how-fortunate-we-are/

**mooneygirl** · June 20, 2017

Light Them Up! Hope you enjoy my AOPA Opinion Leaders for June: https://blog.aopa.org/aopa/2017/06/20/make-their-eyes-light-up/

**mooneygirl** · July 16, 2017

Here is my July installment for AOPA Opinion Leaders: https://blog.aopa.org/aopa/2017/07/16/out-of-this-world-request-an-invitation-for-a-different-view/

It was fun to get this unusual request and to go get to see my home airport in a new light. Getting packed for Oshkosh and arriving in style with the Mooney Caravan! Hope to see a lot my Mooney Family. I will be part of the Mooney International booth as well as some duties at AOPA.

**carusoam** · July 16, 2017

Jolie, you are so involved, so connected, so wonderful!

Best regards,

-a-

**mooneygirl** · July 16, 2017

48 minutes ago, carusoam said:

Jolie, you are so involved, so connected, so wonderful!

Best regards,

-a-

Well I have worked hard, but you are right I am very lucky to have so many friends in aviation. It is a small world you know.

**mooneygirl** · September 18, 2017

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

**mooneygirl** · October 22, 2017

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??

**mooneygirl** · November 20, 2017

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/

**Marcopolo** · November 21, 2017

@mooneygirl,

For my own selfish reasons (IR check-ride scheduled just over a month from today), best article yet! Congratulations on the rating and your perceverance. The training is exhausting and rewarding at the same time. Unlike PPL training I do find myself willing to fly longer as there are rewards (or failures) at the end of each approach and both seem to spur me on to the next approach, either to better the last or try a new one. Again, congrats!

Ron

**mooneygirl** · November 22, 2017

15 hours ago, Marcopolo said:

@mooneygirl,

For my own selfish reasons (IR check-ride scheduled just over a month from today), best article yet! Congratulations on the rating and your perceverance. The training is exhausting and rewarding at the same time. Unlike PPL training I do find myself willing to fly longer as there are rewards (or failures) at the end of each approach and both seem to spur me on to the next approach, either to better the last or try a new one. Again, congrats!

Ron

Good luck Ron. Let us know how you do.

**Hector** · November 23, 2017

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/

Great article Jolie. Loved it!! It took me back to the day I got my rating and the incredible sense of accomplishment. Congratulations again. Well done!

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**Marcopolo** · January 3, 2018

@mooneygirl

Well for my last flight of 2017 I took an IR check ride....and passed!!!!!

Took the IR written on December 11th and the check ride on the 28th. Hardest rating to date by far, but worth every minute.

Ron

**mooneygirl** · January 3, 2018

1 hour ago, Marcopolo said:

@mooneygirl

Well for my last flight of 2017 I took an IR check ride....and passed!!!!!

Took the IR written on December 11th and the check ride on the 28th. Hardest rating to date by far, but worth every minute.

Ron

That is so totally cool. Congrats, and welcome to the club. I can't believe how much I was able to fly VFR. The rating makes everything SO much easier.

Bob_Belville · January 4, 2018

4 hours ago, Marcopolo said:

@mooneygirl

Well for my last flight of 2017 I took an IR check ride....and passed!!!!!

Took the IR written on December 11th and the check ride on the 28th. Hardest rating to date by far, but worth every minute.

Ron

That will make getting to MSN and OSH a lot less nerve racking!

**mooneygirl** · January 24, 2018

Hey all,

Here is my latest installment of AOPA Opinion Leaders. We all have far more in common than we might think. https://blog.aopa.org/aopa/2018/01/23/the-bottom-line-we-all-started-in-the-same-place/

**mooneygirl** · February 18, 2018

Here is my latest installment for AOPA Opinion Leaders on Amy Helm, a cool, fierce, and determined airport manager in Glenwood Springs Colorado. I am hoping to stop there on my way to OSH18 if the weather-Gods allow.

https://blog.aopa.org/aopa/2018/02/18/if-you-build-it-they-will-come/

**mooneygirl** · March 21, 2018

Hey all

Here is my latest AOPA Opinion Leaders.... https://blog.aopa.org/aopa/2018/03/20/we-are-born-to-be-happy-follow-your-smiles/

I hope you enjoy it. #SmileOn

**mooneygirl** · August 20, 2019

Here's my latest installment for Opinion Leaders. I hope you enjoy it.

https://blog.aopa.org/aopa/2019/08/20/from-how-to-wow-saying-yes-to-opportunity/

thinwing · August 23, 2019

Hi ,just a suggestion for your sept visit to Switzerland.Aero Club Como @ Lake Como just over the Italian border well worth the expense .Bring your pilots license and fly with an instructor.

**mooneygirl** · November 7, 2019

Hello All,

Thanks for giving me a great idea for my latest AOPA Opinion Leaders: https://blog.aopa.org/aopa/2019/11/06/the-one-decision-your-technology-cant-make/

**carusoam** · November 7, 2019

Always interesting to read Jolie’s articles...

From the pic in the article... it looks like there may be an auto gyro option being considered...

Could be some trick photography...

Best regards,

-a-

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