SoCal Summer Get Together

[StinkBug]

I posted this on another board I frequent, so it's not Mooney specific, but last time I did this it ended up being nearly all Mooneys that came out! Last time in Santa Monica was a lot of fun and I'm thinking it's about time we did it again. I'm thinking Catalina could be a great destination in the summertime, but I'm open to suggestion. Another that I'd love to check out is Oceano, been thinking about doing an overnight campout there this summer as well. 

 

So who's interested? When should we do it, and where?

 

 

EDIT: Looks like July 11th at Catalina.

[stevesm20b]

I'm interested. Oceano is very nice. Camping at the airport, nice hotel across the street, walking distance to the beach, can rent atv's at the beach.

[JohnB]

I'm in for wherever. Catalina could be fun. We could take over the island!!

[kmyfm20s]

Let's do it!!

[StinkBug]

Let's do it!!

 

Formation flight?

[kmyfm20s]

Formation flight?

For sure!

[RocketAviator]

FORMATION FLIGHT

Now you Mooniacs are talking!

Wish I could join you.

Don't forget me now.... I / several of us hope you two will join us at Catalina or somewhere along the way in October or September I don't recall exact when we are planning on this year's annual Texas to CA run.

Fly safe

[StinkBug]

Just don't show up in the second half of August, cause I wont be around

[RocketAviator]

Just don't show up in the second half of August, cause I wont be around

WILCO

Will advise of dates very soon.

Have a great trip back East.

that's on my bucket list too!

[MB65E]

3's in!

[StinkBug]

Ok I've talked to a few people and it sounds like weekend after next is preferable. Lets pin this one down. Catalina on July 11th! 

[RocketAviator]

Ok I've talked to a few people and it sounds like weekend after next is preferable. Lets pin this one down. Catalina on July 11th!

Wait a mintue Stinkbug..... you going without me!!!!!! just aint right thats all!!!

Well I guess I can pretent you are going to scout it all out for when we ALL meet there later this year!!! lol

Fly safe my friends,

[StinkBug]

That's exactly it! We're gonna go make sure everything is in place for when you get here, including the potholes in the runway :-p

[stevesm20b]

The 11th is good for me.

[JohnB]

Works for me!

[StinkBug]

Awesome! I look forward to seeing you guys there! I didn't specify a time, but I'm thinking lunch is probably the name of the day, so roughly noon?

[kmyfm20s]

See you all there!

[stevesm20b]

See you all at Catalina on the 11th.

[StinkBug]

Looking forward to this, sounds like Mooneys will rule the day, though there are a few others that will be joining as well.

[jbs007]

Wish I could be there.  I hope these get-togethers happen more often

[StinkBug]

Wish I could be there.  I hope these get-togethers happen more often

 

It has been my experience that "if you post it, they will come"

 

I think everyone enjoys flying somewhere and having some like minded folks to talk to when they get there. Just takes a little nudge to get everyone flying in the same direction.

[StinkBug]

Keeping an eye on the weather lately it seems that the marine layer is burning off quite late in the day, if it does at all. The forecast for saturday is calling for clouds in the morning giving way to sunshine and clear skies in the afternoon, but it's been saying that a lot lately. I'm thinking that it would probably be a safer bet for us to plan on meeting a little later, say 2pm, to give the sun a little more time to clear the skies for us. 

 

Anyone disagree?

[MB65E]

Might need to work, but I think 2 is a good idea. The last 3 times I've landed at SMO the past week have been interesting. The IFR mins are higher than the VFR requirements due to the last Fix being out of service. Ugg.

-Matt

[jbs007]

Spend the night before in Big Bear! No Marine layer and it'll be a downhill flight.  500' over the lake, pull power back at the damn, turn left and glide down the canyon... 

[StinkBug]

Might need to work, but I think 2 is a good idea. The last 3 times I've landed at SMO the past week have been interesting. The IFR mins are higher than the VFR requirements due to the last Fix being out of service. Ugg.

-Matt

 

Not /G I take it, or is it the radar that's OOS?