Dave Marten Posted March 12, 2016 Report Posted March 12, 2016 (edited) Mooney Caravan: Kansas Air Capital Formation Clinic Join us for a weekend of fun, flying, and fellowship in the Air Capital of the World! The primary goal of the formation practice session is to introduce the basic 2-ship formation procedures required for participation in the Mooney Caravan to Oshkosh 2016 formation mass arrival to AirVenture Oshkosh. For those pilots proficient in basic 2-ship formation they will have the opportunity to both refine their fundamentals and work on 4-ship procedures. Experienced formation pilots will be paired with new pilots to serve as safety pilots. Location: Newton City/County Municipal Airport, Newton, KS http://www.airnav.com/airport/KEWK Dates: May 6-8, 2016 Hosts: Dave Marten (Mooney Caravan) dandtmarten@hotmail.com (605) 390-8044 FBO: Metro North Flight Support (Main Terminal) http://www.newtonkansas.com/departments-services/airport Arrival parking is on the main ramp located immediately in front of the terminal. Ground School: Formation Academics will be held FRIDAY evening at 7:30 pm at the Confort Inn and Suites (host hotel) Initial Formation Academics: Introduction and review of fundamental 2- ship procedures focusing on training requirements for the Caravan mass arrivals. Mandatory for those who have not previously attended a Money Caravan clinic. Download and review the Mooney Caravan Formation Guide and watch the Ground School video on the Mooney Caravan website training page.http://www.mooneycaravan.com/training **Friday evening Ground School will maximize flying on Saturday. Hotel: We have a block of rooms at the Comfort Inn & Suites at a discount rate Call for reservations: (316) 804-4866 Group Rate: “Mooney Caravan” Double Queen Suite $79.00 Breakfast is included 6-9am. A block of rooms is reserved for us until April 22nd. After April 22nd the rooms will be open to other guests. Book early! Schedule: Friday 6 May: - 1600-1800: Arrival Social in airport terminal - 1600 thru 1800: Shuttle to host hotel - 1930: Newbies: Initial Formation Academics. Saturday 7 May: - 0730: Meet at hotel lobby for shuttle to airport - 0800: Mass brief – flight assignments (Mandatory for ALL pilots) - 0830-1030: Sortie 1 (brief, fly 45min, debrief) - 1030-1200: Sortie 2 - 1200-1330: Lunch at Airport - 1400-1530: Sortie 3 - 1600-1730: Sortie 4 ***Group Dinner/Social 1830 Sunday 8 May: - 0730: Meet at hotel lobby for shuttle to airport - 0800: Mass brief - 0830-1200: AM window fly for those interested Mooney Caravan: www.mooneycaravan.com Registration: David Marten dandtmarten@hotmail.com A $50 clinic fee will cover snacks/beverages, printing, and admin costs Edited March 13, 2016 by Dave Marten 1 Quote
KSMooniac Posted March 12, 2016 Report Posted March 12, 2016 I'm glad we're having one here! I missed the last one while my plane was down and will be looking forward to this one. Sent from my VS985 4G using Tapatalk Quote
Dave Marten Posted March 14, 2016 Author Report Posted March 14, 2016 Scott, Glad we're able to get you on board. Look forward to flying with you! 1 Quote
Dave Marten Posted March 23, 2016 Author Report Posted March 23, 2016 Thread bump: Just a teaser in case you're on the fence 1 Quote
Dave Marten Posted April 22, 2016 Author Report Posted April 22, 2016 Reminder: Today, 22 April, is the last day the hotel is holding the rooms. Rate will be honored, but unfilled rooms in our block will be available for other guests. Quote
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