South West Mooney's

[Tankinbarber]

Hello,

 

I just bought my first mooney and I am flying to Denver to pick her up. I live in Las Vegas and was curious if any mooney owners are in the area? I would like to plan a mooney fly-in and see how many people would be interested? I look forward to hearing back from you guys/gals soon.

 

Eric

[RocketAviator]

Where do you plan to have the fly in?

[Jeev]

Congrats!! I live in Vegas and I am based out of N. Las Vegas. I'm actually about to depart Denver for Vegas, unfortunately in a SWA 737 though :-/... Where are you keeping your new mooney? Let me know if you need any info or contacts for maintenance as I have had my moiney based in Vegas for 5 years.

Congrats again!! What kind of mooney did you get? Post some pics and specs!!

[Tankinbarber]

Oh great. I bought a 1985 m20k 231 with the rocket conversion. I am keeping it at henderson(khnd). I will post pics once I get her tomorrow. I have noticed a lot of fly ins on the east coast so would love to organize something here out west to meet all of you guys. Let me know your thoughts?

[Tankinbarber]

Here she is.

[Tankinbarber]

[Tankinbarber]

[MHemperly]

Congrats! I've flown in a rocket once... Very nice set up!! I would be up for a fly in. I was just in Henderson a couple weeks ago. Set a date and a location and let's make it happen

[stevesm20b]

I fly into Vegas all the time. Plan the fly in I will come.

[kmyfm20s]

I have been wanting to go to Kern Valley(L05). I guess there is a good little Cafe also. It is a pretty central location.

[dtoelke]

+1 for Kern Valley.  I just picked up a '79 M20K on Saturday and live in Bakersfield.  I'd definitely be up for a fly in somewhere!

[stevesm20b]

How about Jean NV (0L7). Buffet at Gold Strike.

[stevesm20b]

Hesperia (L26) has a great restaurant. Foxy's Landing in Palmdale (KWJF) is also good.

[dfgreene61]

I'm game, based out of park city area but we go to Vegas quite a bit.

[Mooney_Allegro]

Hi Eric,

Congratulations on your new Mooney! I live in Henderson, and have my plane based there as well. My plane is getting some avionics work done in Florida, but it'll be back at some point in the spring. Looking forward to a fly in someplace!

[Guest]

I saw the subject line and thought Southwest was switching to Mooney's, but I see I was wrong!

Clarence

[cliffy]

tankinbarber-

Check out "The Mooney Flyer" emagazine for this month There is a big flyin coming to Paso Robles CA later this year.

I was based in HND long before it had jets! It was a nice quiet country airport at one time. There is a red and white E model under one of the shade hangars south of the terminal owned by "Steve" Nice guy, go meet up with him.

I'm in Page so I'm hopin for something LAS or slightly east! :-) Kingman has a great little cafe. So does Payson AZ or Winslow AZ All good places for a food stop for several Mooneys. Havasu closed their BBQ place last year. Don't know if it reopened or not.

As mentioned, Jean NV is right next to the casino/buffet and they have self serve gas.

In the winter there is always Death Valley with a restaurant a short walk from the a/c parking.

Get in touch with Phil Corman at The Mooney Flyer if you want to start a flyin He will help by putting it in the magazine. Also 'Socialflight.com" will post it (you do the post.

Now start flying!

[Tankinbarber]

Hey guys. Just flew N5808F home today from Denver. I got her up to 17,500 and was doing 215 kts true. Crazy fast airplane!! I used to love that barbecue spot at Havasu and will call to see if they have shut down. I will start making some calls this week to see what we can set up.

[StinkBug]

I'm in San Diego, but would definitely be down for a fly-in if it's not too far out there.

[marky_24]

I live a scant 120 miles away in St George, but my work schedule isn't very flyin friendly. IE I work over the weekends on night shift. But you can fly to BCE and have the shuttle from ruby's inn come and get you. It's beautiful scenery and good food.

[Houman]

You got a beautiful rocket Tankinbarber, the dash looks amazing, I have a rocket as well, but ways off before I can get a Aspen PFD and an upgrade to a newer JPI...

 

Enjoy the speed, the altitude and the turbo kick, well worth it...

[Jeev]

Hey guys. Just flew N5808F home today from Denver. I got her up to 17,500 and was doing 215 kts true. Crazy fast airplane!! I used to love that barbecue spot at Havasu and will call to see if they have shut down. I will start making some calls this week to see what we can set up.

Awesome plane!!! Last I checked that BBQ was closed...  But they have a crew Van for the short drive into town.

[Tankinbarber]

Hey guys. Sorry I have been awol but my wife and I are having a baby boy any day. I have been flying 5808F but have not had a chance to make it too far due to the fear my wife is going to call me that she is in labor! lol. We are set to induce on monday, Therefore any idea's on getting lunch somwhere would be fun in the near future. I flew to havasu for lunch and confirmed the BBQ place is no longer there but they have a breakfast venue now. Another option would be anyone wanting to play a round of golf or something? I am up for idea's, let me know your thoughts. By the way anyone going to any fly in's soon?

[carusoam]

Congrats on the upcoming delivery!

How do you feel about Art or Al for the boy's name?

Two fine names for an aviator...

Best regards,

-a-

[Tankinbarber]

The boss (wife) wanted Mason. so Mason and my Mooney make M & M. lol