Mooney Summit Feb 7, 8th and 9th Panama City Florida

[Mooneymite]

Yeah, there was 1/4" oink f sleet on my truck cover after work this evening..

That I want to see! Was it the droppings of a war eagle, per chance?

:-)

[Hank]

War Eagle! Even his droppings won't cover my short bed truck.

War Eagle!! When are you comin down?

War Eagle! War Eagle!

That I want to see! Was it the droppings of a war eagle, per chance?

:-)

War Eagle! Even his droppings won't cover my short bed truck.

War Eagle!! When are you comin down?

War Eagle! War Eagle!

:-) ;-) :-)

[Hank]

War Eagle! Even his droppings won't cover my short bed truck.

War Eagle!! When are you comin down?

War Eagle! War Eagle!

War Eagle! Even his droppings won't cover my short bed truck.

War Eagle!! When are you comin down?

War Eagle! War Eagle!

:-) ;-) :-)

Oops, I forgot the obligatory football reference: go Tigers!

[neilpilot]

I'm about an hour from departure KAWM direct, and my ice strategy is to stay at 3' until clear of the Memphis area.  GPS in the Panama Area is subject to outage today, if you believe this advisory.

 

https://www.faasafety.gov/files/notices/2014/Jan/GAFC_14-01_GPS_Flight_Advisory.pdf

 

See you tonight

[Mooneymite]

Yep, Neilpilot, I see you on flight aware.

 

Weather looks good between ATL and ECP.  We're planning on a noon (E) departure.

 

N7788M

[rbridges]

Yep, Neilpilot, I see you on flight aware.

 

Weather looks good between ATL and ECP.  We're planning on a noon (E) departure.

 

N7788M

 

we are, too.  We ended up getting the same rate as you for a rental car, but we're staying at legacy which is .2 miles down the road from the main hotel.  

[mike_elliott]

Currently absolutely CAVU at KECP, with temps on the ground of 39 dF.  Supposed to warm and cloud up throughout the day, but no precip forcasted.

 

Jim

This is the view from where our reception will be tonight. Absolutely beautiful here right now. Already many have shown up. It will be a full house and a lot of fun! Yesterday's flight in the Bravo was imc to near minimums, but that's why we train! So far, everything is going great and temps are going up!

See you guys tonight!

Mike

[mike_elliott]

Here's the pic

[mike_elliott]

Here's the pic

[aaronk25]

Anyone down here wanna go to lunch let me know....Nice and sunny....Nice here, warmer than MN!

[mike_elliott]

Sharkeys at 2:00 for a late lunch Aaron. I can bust free for about a half hour, then need to be back on task. The show must go on......

Ill text you

[aaronk25]

ok 2:00 at sharkeys it is!---any others feel free to join.

[carusoam]

The picture looks warming!

Jersey has gone above freezing today. I need some melting just to get the hangar door open...

Good luck guys,

-a-

[Hank]

The picture looks warming!

Jersey has gone above freezing today. I need some melting just to get the hangar door open...

Good luck guys,

-a-

I had that problem last week. Squirt windshield deicer fluid on the stuck parts. Mine was a steel shaft frozen into a hole in the concrete to keep the bottom of the door in place. After unfreezing the padlock . . .

[fantom]

Those who couldn't make the Mooney Summit need to stat lining up for next year! I've been to a fair number of Oshkosh, SNF, AOPA, PPP, MAPA and other aviation seminars and events over the last 20 years and this initial happening is as good or better than any of them.

I counted 24 Mooney's on the ramp, the briefings have been outstanding, everyone is friendly and helpful, the Mooney spirit is everywhere. Dr. Dubin + sponsors threw a heck of a reception; presentations have been top notch; pro bono BFR's and IPC's by cream of the crop instructors; a free dinner tonight sponsored by Continental Motors Group....and it continues tomorrow! Even the WX has been great.

IMO this is what Mooney fellowship is all about, or should be. Basically no charge for anything but fuel. I'm amazed. Mike Elliott has exceeded all expectations. Extremely well done, Mike.

[rbridges]

Those who couldn't make the Mooney Summit need to stat lining up for next year! I've been to a fair number of Oshkosh, SNF, AOPA, PPP, MAPA and other aviation seminars and events over the last 20 years and this initial happening is as good or better than any of them.

I counted 24 Mooney's on the ramp, the briefings have been outstanding, everyone is friendly and helpful, the Mooney spirit is everywhere. Dr. Dubin + sponsors threw a heck of a reception; presentations have been top notch; pro bono BFR's and IPC's by cream of the crop instructors; a free dinner tonight sponsored by Continental Motors Group....and it continues tomorrow! Even the WX has been great.

IMO this is what Mooney fellowship is all about, or should be. Basically no charge for anything but fuel. I'm amazed. Mike Elliott has exceeded all expectations. Extremely well done, Mike.

 

it's been great.  the weather was nothing like the forecast earlier in the week.  I'll definitely be there next year, too.

[aaronk25]

Great time way to go guys! Made a lot of new friends and had a blast. I couldn't stay for today (Sunday) activities as there is some pretty significant headwind and enroute weather for the trip back to rochester, MN but I just wanted to say thank you to all. What a great event!

Aaron

[rbridges]

Great time way to go guys! Made a lot of new friends and had a blast. I couldn't stay for today (Sunday) activities as there is some pretty significant headwind and enroute weather for the trip back to rochester, MN but I just wanted to say thank you to all. What a great event!

Aaron

 

It was good putting a face with the name.  Glad you had a safe trip back to MN.

[rbridges]

Sorry I didn't get to meet you, Rob, but I did admire your Mooney on the KECP flight line. Amazing transformation and a beautiful aircraft. Hope to meet you next year if not sooner.

Jim

 

I was looking out for you, too, but there were so many people to meet.  I wish the name tags had our screen names, but Mike said a lot of the people there were not active on this website.

[mike_elliott]

+1. I've been lovin' on Mooneys for a long time, too, and this has been the real deal, folks. Already looking forward to next year!

Jim

 

Just got back in myself, and need to decompress a bit, but wanted to say THANK YOU to all that attended, It is you that made it great. THANK YOU to all that supported the event, it is you that made it possible. Jim, Im still pisturbed at your door prize selection , but you know if I allowed myself to be in the raffle, I would have grabbed it also!

Every one of you made mine and Alice's life that much better this weekend. Each of you are outstanding people and why I love Mooney's and particular Mooney owners so much.

Thanks again to Rocketman and Mrs. Rocketman!

Already planning next years in my head. We are keeping the same mission statement and have some real exciting ideas to develop.

Mike

[Marauder]

What no pictures?

[fantom]

What no pictures?

Being airbrushed now. Be patient

[mike_elliott]

What no pictures?

 

Patience, Grasshopper...

[triple8s]

Yeah what he said......pics pics wanna see bodies! Long bodies, short bodies and in between bodies!

[mike_elliott]

Oh, and while I decompress....Thanks to our Subject matter experts. They were OUTSTANDING!. Bruce Jaeger, CarolAnn Garrett, Max Gurgew (you just blew me away Max you were so good!) Ron Durbin, Ron Jarmon, Paul Beck, and Roger Gradle.