OSHKOSH 2014: MOONEY AICRAFT FORUM RETURNS!

[Dave Marten]

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:

 

[Ned Gravel]

Who's the very sharp dude landing number 2 to Chris and 1.5 seconds beyond the purple dot?  (Ok - couldn't help myself. I am, after all, a Mooney Pilot)

 

So Dave:  

 

Are you going to give any presentations to the assembled forum multitude on the enjoyment, precision, and safety of participation in the Mooney Caravan?  There might be Mooney Pilots present who may not have participated this year.

[Bob_Belville]

Doesn't Mitch rate his own name? 

[Danb]

Dave, I generally attend air venture every few years but never took advantage of the caravan, what do you recommend to acquire the skills in order to be able to fly in with the formation, seems really cool..happy flying!!

[Dave Marten]

Dave, I generally attend air venture every few years but never took advantage of the caravan, what do you recommend to acquire the skills in order to be able to fly in with the formation, seems really cool..happy flying!!

Great. I'm working with a couple of our East Coast Caravan pilots in order to get a Mooney-led clinic together late spring in the mid-Atlantic area. Details will be forthcoming. Please join us. We'll get you trained!

[Dave Marten]

Doesn't Mitch rate his own name? 

Sorry Mitch. I think we all know who Mitch is. (corrected)

[carusoam]

Dave,

Let me know if I can help coordinate NJ Caravan activities.

I think I'm on my thirteenth year of trying to participate...

Maybe this year it will be different...

Best regards,

-a-