MooneyMitch Posted February 23, 2017 Author Report Posted February 23, 2017 "Blue skies, smilin' at me......." Quote
MooneyMitch Posted February 23, 2017 Author Report Posted February 23, 2017 "First you say you do and then you don't And then you say you will and then you won't Your undecided now So what are you gonna to do" Above are the lyrics to a tune titled "Undecided". I'm using UNDECIDED in reference to our weather situation for the fly in. Weather predictions say rain, then they say no, then they say, well, maybe.......so what am I goin' to do! Let's see how this falls out as late as Friday night with the forecast. We want as many folks to be comfortable flying here, without weather concerns. Remember now, flying your Mooney is supposed to be fun and not having to deal with, and watching the weather. So, Friday night, we'll make the call of "yes" or "no". If it's NO, then let's reschedule for the following Saturday, March 4th........same time, same place, etc. I'll stay diligent and keep you all updated. 1 Quote
M20S Driver Posted February 24, 2017 Report Posted February 24, 2017 We decided to extend our Tahoe trip one more day so I will not make it to SMX this Sunday. March 4th is open in my schedule. Quote
MooneyMitch Posted February 25, 2017 Author Report Posted February 25, 2017 With the continued rain uncertainty for late Saturday night and into Sunday AM here, we'll cancel the Sunday fly in. We now move it to the following Saturday, March 4th. Same times, same location. Based on the better weather forecast we're seeing for this coming week and coming weekend, next Saturday appears to be a much more solid opportunity for you all to fly to us with greater weather confidence overall. I do apologize for the inconvenience to anyone by making this change. I do hope you will be able to fly in next Saturday. Thank you. 1 Quote
Skates97 Posted February 25, 2017 Report Posted February 25, 2017 Sorry for anyone that was going to make it Sunday and can't on the 4th... But that works out great for me! I'll be there along with my wife and youngest son. I'm looking forward to meeting some more folks from MooneySpace. Will Captain Moyer still be able to be there on the 4th? That would be an honor to meet him. Quote
MooneyMitch Posted February 25, 2017 Author Report Posted February 25, 2017 Yes, Harry Moyer is planning on attending next Saturday. A treat indeed. This date change was debated heavily as I'm sure it will disappoint some. I do regret this. Quote
Bennett Posted February 25, 2017 Report Posted February 25, 2017 I should be OK for next Saturday. Looking forward to the event. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
Ron McBride Posted February 25, 2017 Report Posted February 25, 2017 I can't make it next Saturday. Other plans in the works. But lets try it again soon. Ron Quote
MooneyMitch Posted February 25, 2017 Author Report Posted February 25, 2017 I'm very sorry for this change Ron. We'll do more of these and hopefully you can come. I look forward to seeing your beautiful Mooney and you two. Quote
NotarPilot Posted February 25, 2017 Report Posted February 25, 2017 Unfortunately I can't make it next Saturday either. I'm sorry. I was looking forward to meeting everyone. Quote
MooneyMitch Posted February 26, 2017 Author Report Posted February 26, 2017 So sorry. We'll do more. 1 Quote
thinwing Posted February 26, 2017 Report Posted February 26, 2017 Ok ,I had filed ifr Sat night cause forecast was for Ovc...this morning its 3500 Ovc ,entire route is vfr ,so glad I checked this thread as I hate to explain to my wife why we were only Mooney on the ramp!Oh well..maybe next time ...we are going to plan B..HAF for crab sandys...k Quote
wishboneash Posted February 26, 2017 Report Posted February 26, 2017 Would have been a nice IFR approach, ovc 3000, vfr here in Norcal. Going to Auburn instead. Quote
kortopates Posted February 27, 2017 Report Posted February 27, 2017 Down south here in the Banana Belt it's been IFR in places all day due to visibility with MVFR ceilings and light rain. Now it's much improved with scattered to broken but VFR only birds didn't go anywhere here this morning. I didn't check but it looked like the tops were pretty low - less than 10k. But I am sure someone here can actually say.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote
jonhop Posted February 27, 2017 Report Posted February 27, 2017 Call me selfish but I'm glad the event got pushed to next Saturday. I knew just by waking up to a dark room that I wouldn't be making it today... When I confirmed by checking the cloud cover when walking outside around launch time, I confirmed that yes... I would not even consider a flight today. That prompted other thoughts, stop procrastinating on your instrument ticket and why not try it in the sim... I made it in the sim but I had to do some scud running, which I won't do in real life... Quote
kortopates Posted February 27, 2017 Report Posted February 27, 2017 42 minutes ago, jonhop said: Call me selfish but I'm glad the event got pushed to next Saturday. I knew just by waking up to a dark room that I wouldn't be making it today... When I confirmed by checking the cloud cover when walking outside around launch time, I confirmed that yes... I would not even consider a flight today. That prompted other thoughts, stop procrastinating on your instrument ticket and why not try it in the sim... I made it in the sim but I had to do some scud running, which I won't do in real life... Not selfish at all, What makes these events worthwhile is the pilots that shows up. The more the better, so its best for everyone to move the date so a much larger group can attend; except if your one of those that can't make the new date. 1 Quote
MooneyMitch Posted February 27, 2017 Author Report Posted February 27, 2017 Captain Harry A Moyer, our national treasure! [Harry just got his E model out of ArtCraft Paint facility] 4 Quote
jonhop Posted February 28, 2017 Report Posted February 28, 2017 22 hours ago, kortopates said: Not selfish at all, What makes these events worthwhile is the pilots that shows up. The more the better, so its best for everyone to move the date so a much larger group can attend; except if your one of those that can't make the new date. Paul, If your plane is still in the shop and you want to ride along, let me know... My girlfriend and I are planning on attending, so there is room... 1 Quote
kortopates Posted February 28, 2017 Report Posted February 28, 2017 Paul, If your plane is still in the shop and you want to ride along, let me know... My girlfriend and I are planning on attending, so there is room... Jon, I really appreciate the offer and would take you up on that but I already have a prior engagement next Saturday. I wish I could join you and the rest of the group. Thanks!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
mikefox Posted March 1, 2017 Report Posted March 1, 2017 If my bird is out of the shop, annual signed off, I'll be there! Quote
MooneyMitch Posted March 1, 2017 Author Report Posted March 1, 2017 Hello happy Mooney owners Weather appears to be a "go" for this Saturday! I'll stay vigilant and post otherwise should things change. I do hope you all can come. Mitch 805 305-1546 p.s. Oh no! What have i DONE? 2 Quote
MooneyMitch Posted March 2, 2017 Author Report Posted March 2, 2017 One last call, y'all! NOAA is predicting clear sunny skies Saturday at SMX. If you can fly here, terrific! If not, we'll plan some more things next. Thanks a bunch.. Mitch 805 305-1546 Quote
FlyDave Posted March 3, 2017 Report Posted March 3, 2017 I'm planning to go. Still planning 11:30 for arrival and a tour of the paint shop after lunch? Quote
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