AOPA Summit 11/11-13 Long Beach CA

[HopePilot]

You have no idea how aggressive those Bonanza people can be.  When I was looking to buy a Mooney, a Bonanza owner I ran into, on a commercial flight, thrust a copy of their Bonanza Owner magazine in my hands.  True story.

[Qwalton]

They're insecure.  They know how awesome Mooneys are and they're trying to convert you early.

[mooneygirl]

For starters...let's meet in the lobby of the Hyatt on Friday early eve for the Block Party. I believe Pine Street is walking distance from the Hyatt.  That is where we are staying.

We will be at the Summit and available for lunch on Thursday or Friday.  On Saturday we will be over at Calpilots for lunch before our 1:00 presentation.

We will have Mooney Ambassador cards and the new T-shirt [printed on both sides] for $15 donation.

What say you all? Thursday or Friday lunch???

805-709-6619 is my cell

 

[Qwalton]

Thursday or Friday works for me.  Let me know what you guys decide.

[HopePilot]

Thursday please.

 

Yeah, Bonanza Owner Magazine, is like their version of The Watchtower.  

[FlyDave]

I'll be there Thursday around 10:30 with a couple of friends (not <<neccessarily>> Mooney people). Lunch sounds good if I can corral my budies.

Jolie - I'll call you on Thursday when we get there.

[OR75]

Friday lunch works for me. Won't be there on Thursday.

[OR75]

Wow. I finally got my first poser post. The above post is me, not OR75.

[DaV8or]

OK, I think I have this sorted now. The above two posts are really me.

[Mooney_Allegro]

I'll be attending the AOPA Summit on Thursday only.  Congrats to Jolie and Mitch, very nice!

[mooneygirl]

How about we do lunch on Thursday at 12:45. There is a break in between morning and afternoon seminars.

I will try to check out a place and post here or give me a call on my cell.  805-709-6619

 

Mooney Ambassador gear is in!  New shirts feature printing on both sides with our GA motto:  "What have YOU done for GA Lately?"  They are a $15 donation, and I will have 45 at Summit.  Let me know if you would like one.  I tried to add the photo, but it kept crashing the site! WOW

So Thursday lunch it is!!!

[mooneygirl]

Hello all:  We leave for Long Beach this afternoon



Thursday:  Meet for lunch at 12:45 at the Convention Center.  I am sure there will be a central meeting area of some sort.  I will check out some closeby lunch options.

Friday night: Block Party. Wear your Mooney gear and meet in the lobby of the Hyatt Regency at 6:00 p.m.

I have received many orders for the new T-shirts.  If you would like one, or two, let me know.



We are going to have some fun at the AOPA Summit.  For those who cannot attend, make sure to check out the AOPA LIVE broadcasts.

http://www.aopa.org/aopalive/

[HopePilot]

Had a great time seeing everyone.  Congrats again to Mitch and Jolie.  The official AOPA video here:

http://www.aopa.org/aopalive/?watch=tjMXF0MTpdb-RKXElRttNEuEquvTObP8

[mooneygirl]

Hello All
It was so much fun to see folks from this list at the AOPA Summit in Long Beach.  Thursday lunch was attended by seven Mooney owners and we had about fourteen join us for the Block Party.

Mitch and I had a great time presenting for AOPA and for CalPilots.  Several of our non-aviation friends thought it was Cow-pilots which is even funnier!

Receiving the Joseph Crotti award was the cherry on top. 

I think that this article is the best one, to actually describe what we did at Oceano, and further with the Mooney Ambassadors.
http://www.aopa.org/summit/news/2010/101113oceano.html

Also, here is the video link. I was so happy that our Ovation was featured prominently. 
http://www.aopa.org/aopalive/?watch=tjMXF0MTpdb-RKXElRttNEuEquvTObP8

It was a challenge to carry everything we needed for the various presentations, but the cargo fit nicely into the Ovation, and we were way under gross.

We do have the new Mooney Ambassador gear available..sweatshirts or T-shirts.  We received a lot of comments from the "What have YOU done for G.A." on the back.

The end of the year is coming, and we need to get some more Ambassador events on our schedule. What airport day, open house, or fly-in do you like to fly to?  Perhaps it could be made into an Ambassador event.

All the best.
Mitch and Jolie

[carusoam]

 

"It was a challenge to carry everything we needed for the various presentations, but the cargo fit nicely into the Ovation, and we were way under gross."

One fine salesman told me - 'if it fits in the Tahoe, it will fit in the Ovation'

I think you guys proved him right...

Congratulations on the award.

-a-

[mooneygirl]

We really had a fun time.  AOPA does put on an organized event that is for sure. The workshops that were offered were top notch.  It was fun to be "behind the scenes" a bit as well.

Mooney was represented at the AirportFest, which resembeled a fly-in.  And as well Mark Foster had his Mooney on display at one of the booths.

We decided to wear our "Mooney gear" as much as possible.  Phil Boyer liked our "What have YOU done for G.A. slogan." 

Out of the 400 planes at Long Beach, it was funny because we had one Mooney right next to us, and another on the other side.

Receiving the award on behalf of myself, Mitch and the other volunteers was quite an honor.  Craig Fuller was well aware of the Ambassadors and our mission to support Mooney and promote G.A.  That felt good, that folks around the country are taking notice of what we are doing with our beautiful Mooneys.

More fun on the horizon!

[DaV8or]

It was great meeting up with you guys again and meeting a few new faces as well! Weather permiting, I'm going on 12/5 to L52!

[mooneygirl]

I hope you mean 12/4 for Oceano Airport Toys for Tots!  We are gearing up for an awesome time.  With the national exposure, we are hoping for a great turnout, and would appreciate all Mooneys making the trip to L52.  We will have special parking for the Mooneys that come.

Help make a child smile at Christmas.  Marine Corps Toys for Tots Event.
Toys for Tots Fly-in, Oceano Airport L52-December 4th, 2010
This is a fun event with a great cause.  Sponsored by the Friends of Oceano Airport, the event begins at 10:00 with arrivals, 12:00 BBQ lunch, and ends about 2:00 p.m. ACI will be offering a $.25 per gallon fuel discount on the 4th, plus they are donating $.25 per gallon to Toys for Tots. Bring new unwrapped toys, and make a child smile this Christmas. All makes and models of airplanes are welcome. If you cannot attend and would like to mail gifts, or cash donations please contact the Friends of Oceano Airport: http://www.FriendsofOceanoAirport.com

[jezzie]

Hi Everyone,

Here is a 6 min recording that Jolie and Mitch did at Oshkosh this year. Just another example of the great work that Jolie and Mitch are doing to promote General Aviation.

I know the pictures go through OK hoping that this MP3 file does also.

 

Eldon

[jezzie]

Quote: jezzie

Hi Everyone,

Here is a 6 min recording that Jolie and Mitch did at Oshkosh this year. Just another example of the great work that Jolie and Mitch are doing to promote General Aviation.

I know the pictures go through OK hoping that this MP3 file does also.

 

Eldon

[dmevans]

I just wanted to let everyone know how cool it was for me to finally meet several other Mooney pilots on this forum at the Summit. I ran in to Quinn, Mitch, Jolie, and a few other Mooney drivers! I look forward to getting together with the Mooney Ambassadors once I return from air traffic controller training in Oklahoma City