fantom Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 ....aka Florida Mooney Flyers. Because of the generosity of Craig McGregor, who established this forum, we finally have our own, much discussed, Florida hang-out, to discuss Mooney topics specific to us and FL, read Dave and Ruth's travelogue adventures, find out about the host of Florida fly-in activities, and sign up for the latest Florida Mooney Lunch get together. Speaking of which, Wes Dale and Dave Taish have asked that I remind you that our next fly in is to Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (KFXE) on Valentine's Day, Saturday, February 14th. Wes, and Premier Aviation, are hosting a free, Texas style BBQ, and technical round table discussion. I'm told Wes is getting some true Mooney experts, including Mike Miles longtime Mooney test pilot to answer any and all questions. The open house will be from 10 AM until 3 PM, with brisket by Wes, starting about 11:30. Anyone willing to help out should contact Wes directly. The folks attending the MAPA Safety Foundation Pilot Proficiency Program in Ft. Myers, which was scheduled the same weekend, have been invited to join us. Also, please mark your calendars for our April 11th, Florida Lunch, fly in, at Sebring (KSEF) when CarolAnn Garrett will give us a presentation about her second around the world flight in a Mooney, this time completed it in about eight days. Having been at two of her presentations about her first trip, I assure you it's a not to be missed event. Best regards, and fly safe out there, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboExec Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 This sounds great. Unfortunately I won't be able to make the Feb get together, but I will make it down to Sebring in April for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
llamasftmyers Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 Plan on attending on the 14th, leaving for cold country on the 15th. I believe I will be back for the April lunch in Sebring. Great to deal with east coast and midwest folks. Joe Llamas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piloto Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 What a better way of spending St. Valentines Day with the love of your life (your Mooney). José Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N207LS Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 Sounds good I will plan to attend on the 14th... I guess that I'll have to let my wife join me and my metal mistress on Valentines day... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooney_Allegro Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 Hello Florida Mooney Lunch Group, I'm based in GA. Are planes based outside of FL welcome to join you for lunch or is that discouraged? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantom Posted February 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 Hi David.....Moony pilots from EVERYWHERE are most welcome, as is anyone sharing an interest in aviation. Please join us anytime. I've been up the the SE Mooney fly-ins in Rome several times. Are you thinking of coming down this weekend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooney_Allegro Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 Hello Gary, I would love to come down this weekend, but I'm on vacation in Anguilla till the afternoon of the 14th. I'll look forward to trying to come down in March if I have off that day. I love flying for lunch and combining that with meeting other Mooney pilots will be an added bonus! I have been to Winder with the SE Mooney pilots, but only a few times. The restaurant in Rome has closed that they had set up in the hangar. I've never been to that one, but I saw it a few times when I was visiting with Cole Aviation there. I'm looking for places to fly to so I can practice using the new G600. Thanks for your reply and I'm happy that you'll accept meeting a fellow Georgia pilot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantom Posted February 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 Look forward to meeting you, David, and seeing that G600 up close. I need to fly up to Gwinnett one of these days. I usually fly into PDK and drive up there to see some friends after my business is done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooney_Allegro Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 Sure, come on up to Gwinnett County. I can meet you there for lunch on the field at the "Flying Machine Restaurant", which is pretty good. There will be less traffic at LZU for sure, although it might not be convenient to where you are driving to. I just paid $3.15 for 100LL at 19A(Franklin County, Canon), in GA. Don't get it at PDK, it's too expensive there as I'm sure you know. Griffin, GA is probably pretty cheap, and is on the way back home for you. It's self serve on the south side of the airport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantom Posted February 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2009 Bad news..... Wes Dale was admitted to the hospital this morning with a blood clot in his leg. As he is the “Master of the BBQ” without him, we won't be holding this event as planned on Febuary 14th. Wes plans to re-schedule the BBQ for a later date. I know you'll join me in wishing Wes a full and speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooney_Allegro Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 How was the Ormond lunch meet? How many planes showed up? I was unable to attend due to my plane being in Sarasota, FL for some avionics work correcting some squawks. It should be ready to fly back to GA on Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taisch Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 Quote: Mooney_Allegro How was the Ormond lunch meet? How many planes showed up? I was unable to attend due to my plane being in Sarasota, FL for some avionics work correcting some squawks. It should be ready to fly back to GA on Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_elliott Posted December 19, 2022 Report Share Posted December 19, 2022 It is with great sadness that I learned of Gary Hellman's passing last Saturday. Gary lost his long bout with Cancer. I have been voluntold to pick up the slack for Mooney Lunch Group announcements on Mooney Space and hope I can fill Gary's shoes in this task. For those of you that dont know, The Florida Mooney Lunch group meets the second saturday of every month at a different location. It is a dynamic group of passionate Mooney and other aviators that is run by Dave and Ruth Taisch. THere are no members, board, dues or meetings except for lunch every month. Its a great way to get in a couple of approaches, knock the rust off the plane and pilot, meet interesting Mooney pilots and in general make airplane noises with like minded people. If you would like to get on the Mooney lunch mailing list, just drop Dave and ruth and email daveanruth@aol.com They are very guarded with the email list and will not release your email to anyone. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyboy0681 Posted December 20, 2022 Report Share Posted December 20, 2022 23 hours ago, mike_elliott said: It is with great sadness that I learned of Gary Hellman's passing last Saturday. Gary lost his long bout with Cancer. I have been voluntold to pick up the slack for Mooney Lunch Group announcements on Mooney Space and hope I can fill Gary's shoes in this task. For those of you that dont know, The Florida Mooney Lunch group meets the second saturday of every month at a different location. It is a dynamic group of passionate Mooney and other aviators that is run by Dave and Ruth Taisch. THere are no members, board, dues or meetings except for lunch every month. Its a great way to get in a couple of approaches, knock the rust off the plane and pilot, meet interesting Mooney pilots and in general make airplane noises with like minded people. If you would like to get on the Mooney lunch mailing list, just drop Dave and ruth and email daveanruth@aol.com They are very guarded with the email list and will not release your email to anyone. This is awful news. I have flown with Gary on many occasions, both in his "J" and mine. I always learned something from him and he was always a willing participant to fly as safety pilot while I was doing my instrument rating, just as long as I picked him up at his home drome. One last thing guys, as embarrassing and uncomfortable as it may be, get your PSA checked and a prostate exam done at once a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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