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Here is the latest and the greatest. Join us for fun and service to our communities by promoting General Aviation.  If you would like to register for an event, or would like to purchase some cool Ambassador-wear please email us at MooneyAmbassadors@charter.net

 

Mojave Spaceport, KMHV, Plane Crazy Saturday March 17th, 2012
 Please join us at Mojave Air and Spaceport (KMHV) Saturday March 17th showcasing Mooney Aircraft! We have been invited to be the guest of honor at the monthly Plane Crazy Saturday aircraft display day hosted by the Mojave Transportation Museum and the Mojave Airport. Plane Crazy Saturday is Mojave's monthly open house highlighting both the innovative aerospace achievements and historical feats of the high desert of  California. Hangar doors are open and the public will be invited to attend. Volunteers will lead you on a tour around the airport where you'll see nearly every type of flying machine imaginable. Spaceship, White Knight, and numerous Rutan designs are often on the ramp. Dozens of aircraft normally fly-in to enjoy the camaraderie along with hundreds of public spectators. These guys can really appreciate the clean aerodynamic lines and efficiency of our Mooneys.
 
We are THE CENTERPIECE of March's display so wash down your bird and head on over to the high desert. For those of you with truly vintage Mooneys the museum will provide historic aircraft display signoffs. Event starts at 10am. I'm working plans for a guest speaker and group lunch (noon). The Voyager Cafe is on the field and self-serve fuel is available.  Point Person: Dave Marten


Oceano Airport Celebration, May 11-12th.  L52, Oceano California

Friday May 11th:  Beach Burger Fry and Dance.  We have tickets for sale for the Beach Burger Fry and Dance on May 11th from 5:30 to 9:30. The $10 ticket buys dinner and the dance. The music will be provided by The San Luis Jazz Band. This is a fun opportunity to see the best dance band in Central California. [Front man is an Ovation Pilot too!]

Saturday May 12th: Oceano Airport Celebration Day 2012. A Salute to Veterans. 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.  Free admission.  Wheel of Fortune: fuel discounts.  Lions Club pancake breakfast, static displays, emergency responder displays. 12:00 opening ceremonies and veterans recognition 12:30 Lunch served by the EAA Weanie Wagon and Oceano Elks Lodge. Live big band music: Central City Swing Band. 2:00: raffle. Free Children's activities. Family fun. Lodging discount:  Pacific Plaza Resort: Mention Friends of Oceano Airport pricing [$65 king suite] http://www.PacificPlazaResort.com

New this year:  we will be collecting items for Arbiter Systems Troop Support program.  Cathy Baker started this after she lost her son in Iraq.  The company she works for, Arbiter Systems has paid for the postage for the over 10,000 care packages sent to troops to date. 

Please bring the following items if you are able:
Protein Bars
Trail Mix
Jerky
Canned Meats
Sausage/Cheese pack, Slim Jim's
Hard Candy
Baby Wipes [unscented soft packs best]
Black or Green heavy duty work socks
Travel Sized Toiletries
Cup O Noodles
Lunches to Go [tuna/chicken with crackers]
We will have donation boxes onsite for the care package items. Point Person: Mitch Latting


June 9th, 2012 Porterville, Ca. Air Faire KPVT.  This years event includes aircraft displays, hot air balloons, a kids area, pilot participation events, classic car displays, local vendors and of course, incredible aerobatics! There will be something for the whole family. Last year we won the More the Merrier award, as well as the speed trial, and the flour bombing contest.  Camping available.  Point Person: Jolie Lucas

June 16-17th Columbia Ca. Father's Day Fly-In. 022 46th Annual event.  The fun begins with a traditional Father's Day Pancake Breakfast from 7:00 to 11:00 am on both days. The entire family will enjoy seeing the Experimental, Classic and Warbird aircraft, along with airplane and biplane rides, aviation vendor booths, food and beverage booths, CDF aircraft and demonstrations, aircraft fly-bys, a Saturday night BBQ and more! Activities will also include a spot landing and flour bombing contest. Don't miss this year's event, it promises to be fun for everyone!  Last year we won the flour bombing and the spot landing contests.  Camping available.  Point Person: Mitch Latting

June 22-24th: Indianapolis Air Show.  We were asked again this year  for our Mooney Ambassador display. They were just awarded the 2011 Air Show of the Year award last week at the International Council of Air Shows and this year they'll be featuring the Thunderbirds.  We anticipate we'll get space for 4-5 aircraft on the ramp and there is parking outside the display for others if we exceed this. Should be a great event for us again this year! There is a commitment to display Friday through Sunday due to the size of the venue.  There is a lodging discount available and entry to the show is complimentary.  Point Person: Jim Elswick

July 21st, 2012:Marks the date for the 5th annual Princeton
International Air Show. This years show, "A Salute to Warbirds" will feature a number of iconic Second World War airplanes along side modern air force aircraft. Vintage general and passenger aircraft, search and rescue demonstrations, air force trainers, aerobatics, lots of pyrotechnics, some surprises and lots more make this event a must see in 2012.

What an incredible day for our fly ins and our Mooney Ambassadors. Beautiful warm summer day in Princeton and the Similkameen Valley, incredible scenery, lots of camaraderie and one heck of a show. Fly ins are encouraged to pre-register (registration will commence in May) at www.princetonairshow.ca. Registration provides you with admission, access to the air conditioned terminal building and a light lunch; all for only $10 per person. Point Person: David Janke.


August 24-26th, 2012  KTVL South Lake Tahoe, Lake in the Sky Airshow
Join us at Lake Tahoe in 2012 for the 23rd year celebration of America's High Altitude Air Show. The Mooney Ambassadors are the only type club that has specifically been invited by the event administration for the past several years. We had 22 airplanes in 2009, 14 in 2010, 24 in 2011 how many are coming in 2012?  Friday night dinner is a salute to Veterans who have served or are serving our country. Saturday is the big day, and we expect upwards of 11,000 visitors.  There is an opportunity for six Mooney Ambassadors to take place in the air show by doing high-speed passes.  We typically get a nice hotel rate and car rental rate for this event.  Point Persons: Michael Golden and Jolie Lucas

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Here is a late addition for Texas!

 

With spring just around the corner, it’s time to get out and exercise that Aviation muscle.  The March fly-in at Redbird Skyport is a great excuse! Skyport will be hosting an Airport Open House Fly-In on Saturday, March 3rd from 10 AM to 2 PM at San Marcos Airport (KHYI).

The Open House will feature many airport businesses, local and state wide aviation organizations, central Texas businesses and airplane displays. Of course this is a time for the Ambassadors to show off our Texas-made aircraft!

There will also be a special events vendor display area for local event management companies, caters, wedding planners and event decorators.

We will be serving our popular Saturday brunch in the Galley, including our famous Gorilla Bread.  

Brunch will be 10.50 per person and the FBO will be offering a weekend fuel special of $4.99 for low lead.

Point Person: Josh Harnagel

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The March fly-in at Redbird Skyport is a great excuse! Skyport will be hosting an Airport Open House Fly-In on Saturday, March 3rd from 10 AM to 2 PM at San Marcos Airport (KHYI).

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Want someplace wonderful to fly?

 

Mojave Spaceport, CA KMHV, Plane Crazy Saturday March 17th, 2012
 Please join us at Mojave Air and Spaceport (KMHV) Saturday March 17th showcasing Mooney Aircraft! We have been invited to be the guest of honor at the monthly Plane Crazy Saturday aircraft display day hosted by the Mojave Transportation Museum and the Mojave Airport. Plane Crazy Saturday is Mojave's monthly open house highlighting both the innovative aerospace achievements and historical feats of the high desert of California. Hangar doors are open and the public will be invited to attend. Volunteers will lead you on a tour around the airport where you'll see nearly every type of flying machine imaginable. Spaceship, White Knight, and numerous Rutan designs are often on the ramp. Dozens of aircraft normally fly-in to enjoy the camaraderie along with hundreds of public spectators. These guys can really appreciate the clean aerodynamic lines and efficiency of our Mooneys.
 
We are THE CENTERPIECE of March's display so wash down your bird and head on over to the high desert. For those of you with truly vintage Mooneys the museum will provide historic aircraft display signoffs. Event starts at 10am. I'm working plans for a guest speaker and group lunch (noon). The Voyager Cafe is on the field and self-serve fuel is available.  Point Person: Dave Marten

Saturday, March 24, 2012, Plant City Airport, KPCM, Florida. from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the second annual Planes, Trains & Automobiles
It's a chance to see real airplanes, remote control planes, model trains in operation and on exhibit, and classic and exotic car displays. Antique railroad maintenance equipment, train artifacts and memorabilia will be on display for guests to explore.  As part of the EAA Young Eagles Program, kids ages 8-17 will be able to take free airplane flights, and Boys Scouts will have an opportunity to earn their aviation merit badge at the event.
There will be activities of interest for the entire family including food and merchandise vendors, K-9 demonstrations, live entertainment, and a children's play area.

Saturday April 21, KCPU, Calaveras Airport Day, CA 8 am to 5 pm We will have an aircraft on display and our booth.  All Mooneys welcome, parking limited. Come early!   Free Admission Tri-Tip BBQ by EAA Mother Lode Chapter 484 Aircraft and Classic Car Display Scenic airplane rides--children $5, adults $10 Lions Club serving Breakfast & Bratwurst Lunch Music by the Calaveras Community Band.  Point Person: Mitch Latting

Oceano Airport Celebration, May 11-12th.  L52, Oceano, California
Friday May 11th:  Beach Burger Fry and Dance.  We have tickets for sale for the Beach Burger Fry and Dance on May 11th from 5:30 to 9:30. The $10 ticket buys dinner and the dance. The music will be provided by The San Luis Jazz Band. This is a fun opportunity to see the best dance band in Central California. [Front man is an Ovation Pilot too!]
Saturday May 12th: Oceano Airport Celebration Day 2012. A Salute to Veterans. 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.  Free admission.  Wheel of Fortune: fuel discounts.  Lions Club pancake breakfast, static displays, emergency responder displays. 12:00 opening ceremonies and veterans recognition 12:30 Lunch served by the EAA Weanie Wagon and Oceano Elks Lodge. Live big band music: Central City Swing Band. 2:00: raffle. Free Children's activities. Family fun. Lodging discount:  Pacific Plaza Resort: Mention Friends of Oceano Airport pricing [$65 king suite] http://www.PacificPlazaResort.com
New this year:  we will be collecting items for Arbiter Systems Troop Support program.  Cathy Baker started this after she lost her son in Iraq.  The company she works for, Arbiter Systems has paid for the postage for the over 10,000 care packages sent to troops to date. 

Please bring the following items if you are able:
Protein Bars
Trail Mix
Jerky
Canned Meats
Sausage/Cheese pack, Slim Jim's
Hard Candy
Baby Wipes [unscented soft packs best]
Black or Green heavy duty work socks
Travel Sized Toiletries
Cup O Noodles
Lunches to Go [tuna/chicken with crackers]
We will have donation boxes onsite for the care package items. Point Person: Mitch Latting

Tentative Date: May 12th at Cape May County Airport, KWWD, Toys for Kids program in Atlantic County NJ  Wildwood NJ home also of the local Naval Air Museum. Bring a new unwrapped toy to share. Point person: Cris Gleason

June 9th, 2012 Porterville, Ca. Air Faire KPVT.  This years event includes aircraft displays, hot air balloons, a kids area, pilot participation events, classic car displays, local vendors and of course, incredible aerobatics! There will be something for the whole family. Last year we won the More the Merrier award, as well as the speed trial, and the flour bombing contest.  Camping available.  Point Person: Jolie Lucas

June 16-17th Columbia Ca. Father's Day Fly-In. 022 46th Annual event.  The fun begins with a traditional Father's Day Pancake Breakfast from 7:00 to 11:00 am on both days. The entire family will enjoy seeing the Experimental, Classic and Warbird aircraft, along with airplane and biplane rides, aviation vendor booths, food and beverage booths, CDF aircraft and demonstrations, aircraft fly-bys, a Saturday night BBQ and more! Activities will also include a spot landing and flour bombing contest. Don't miss this year's event, it promises to be fun for everyone!  Last year we won the flour bombing and the spot landing contests.  Camping available.  Point Person: Mitch Latting

June 22-24th: Indianapolis Air Show, KMQJ Mount Comfort, Indiana.  We were asked again this year  for our Mooney Ambassador display. They were just awarded the 2011 Air Show of the Year award last week at the International Council of Air Shows and this year they'll be featuring the Thunderbirds.  We anticipate we'll get space for 4-5 aircraft on the ramp and there is parking outside the display for others if we exceed this. Should be a great event for us again this year! There is a commitment to display Friday through Sunday due to the size of the venue.  There is a lodging discount available and entry to the show is complimentary.  Point Person: Jim Elswick

July 21st, 2012:Marks the date for the 5th annual Princeton International Air Show, Canada. This years show, "A Salute to Warbirds" will feature a number of iconic Second World War airplanes along side modern air force aircraft. Vintage general and passenger aircraft, search and rescue demonstrations, air force trainers, aerobatics, lots of pyrotechnics, some surprises and lots more make this event a must see in 2012.

What an incredible day for our fly ins and our Mooney Ambassadors. Beautiful warm summer day in Princeton and the Similkameen Valley, incredible scenery, lots of camaraderie and one heck of a show. Fly ins are encouraged to pre-register (registration will commence in May) at www.princetonairshow.ca. Registration provides you with admission, access to the air conditioned terminal building and a light lunch; all for only $10 per person. Point Person: David Janke.


August 24-26th, 2012  KTVL South Lake Tahoe, Lake in the Sky Airshow
Join us at Lake Tahoe in 2012 for the 23rd year celebration of America's High Altitude Air Show. The Mooney Ambassadors are the only type club that has specifically been invited by the event administration for the past several years. We had 22 airplanes in 2009, 14 in 2010, 24 in 2011 how many are coming in 2012?  Friday night dinner is a salute to Veterans who have served or are serving our country. Saturday is the big day, and we expect upwards of 11,000 visitors.  There is an opportunity for six Mooney Ambassadors to take place in the air show by doing high-speed passes.  We typically get a nice hotel rate and car rental rate for this event.  Point Persons: Michael Golden and Jolie Lucas

Events we encourage:

SoCal Formation Clinic March 24-25 Chino, CA (KCNO) Mooney Caravan is flying ALL FORMATION starting in 2012! In order to train/practice for the Oshkosh arrival we're training with the Bonanzas to Oshkosh as well as hosting our own Mooney formation clinics later this spring/summer. Any Mooney pilot interested in learning formation can attend, while we're hoping to convince you to join the Caravan the clinic is open to any proficient Mooney pilot. The Chino clinic is led by the Bonanzas. Any interested Mooney pilots please contact Dave Marten,  dandtmarten@hotmail.com or call (605) 390-8044.

1st Annual Arizona Mooney Formation Clinic March 31 Yuma, AZ (KNYL)The Mooney Caravan is hosting our first annual Arizona Formation clinic to teach formation flying skills required for the Mooney Caravan to Oshkosh. Clinic is open to all proficient Mooney pilots. Suggest to get to Yuma Friday afternoon. We will have a formation instructional video set up in the movie theater at Millionair FBO, our hosts. Group dinner. We are getting special rates at the Holiday Inn Express.  Ground school starts Sat at Millionair @ 0800. Plan on a morning sortie and at least one afternoon sortie. If there is interest, we can have a Sunday morning sortie as well. Please RSVP to Chuck Crinian chiefpilot@frontierneurology.com  
Check out the promotional video for the Mooney Ambassadors.  Give this to event administrators so they know what we do!

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Paine Field Aviation Day KPAE, Snohomish County Airport
Saturday, May 19th, 2012  9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
17th annual event! Aviation Day
This event is for everyone, with lots of fun, food and activities for all ages.
What’s new this year??
More war birds!
Flying Heritage Collection
Historic Flight Foundation Vintage Flying Festival
Free Young Eagles flights ages 8-17
http://www.wpaflys.org/Chapters/Paine/ga_day.htm
Point Person: Fred Juhos

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Fly It Forward. Our new campaign for 2013. We all had someone who inspired us to follow our dreams of aviation. Now it is your turn to Fly it Forward.. Tell us your story of who inspired you!

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Great Fall Flights in your Mooney

October 6th, 2012 Fullerton Airport Day, KFUL, California. This is a great old-fashioned fly-in day! Of course it helps to be in the LA basin for lots of fun activities after the airport day is over. A $1.50 bus ride from the airport gets you to the front gate of Disneyland. Stay tuned for more details. Point Person: Mitch Latting.

October 6th, 2012 Livermore Airport Appreciation Day KLVK, California. This is a great airport day that gets a lot of the community out to their local airport. Come and display and have a fun fun day in Livermore. Point Person: Bob Keller.

Page Field Aviation Day, Saturday November 3rd, 2012 We have space for 4 to 5 display Mooneys for the event. The date is Saturday, November, 3, 2012, 10am to 3pm. The event management requested that the display aircraft be on the ramp before 8:30am. Point Person: Peter Wei

Here is the link to last years event: http://flylcpa.com/aviationdayfmy/

Aviation Day is a free, annual community event organized by the Lee County Port Authority aimed at educating the residents of Southwest Florida about the social and economic benefit to the region by aviation. Aviation Day will be held at Page Field in Fort Myers on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is held on the north ramp off N. Airport Road.

This year, visitors will be able to view a North American P-51D Mustang that began its service in 1945 at Page Field. The second featured aircraft - new to Aviation Day - is a Douglas DC-7B in Eastern Airlines livery. This four-engine, completely restored aircraft was delivered to Eastern in 1958 and was one of the last piston-engine commercial planes built before the advent of the jet age.

Other attractions will include experimental, antique and military plane exhibits, plane rides, WGCU "Untold Stories" of aviation history in Southwest Florida, children's activities and character appearances, demonstrations by airport police and fire departments, refreshments and more.

Though admission is free, we are asking those coming to the event to help our local community by bringing a non-perishable food item. All donations will benefit The Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida whose mission is to overcome hunger in our communities through education and by working in a cooperative effort with affiliated agencies in the procurement and distribution of food, equitably and without discrimination.

November 3rd, LoPresti Aviation First Saturday Mooney Style: Mooney themed First Saturday set for November 3rd. They will have both on and off airport activities in Sebastian, FL. Sebastian Municipal Airport (FAA Designator X26) is located on the north west side of the City of Sebastian, on the east coast of Florida. Saturday, November 3, 2012 - 13:00

Come meet the world record holder CarolAnn Garratt. CarolAnn flies her Mooney M20J around the world to raise awareness about ALS.

CarolAnn has flown around the world three times now with her latest adventure ending just this spring. CarolAnn will be our featured speaker at the November First Saturday and this will be an excellent time to meet her and learn about her adventures. CarolAnn is a veteran First Saturday speaker and we are proud to have here as our speaker once again. Our breakfast starts at 9 am and the donations will go to support CarolAnn's favorite charity, ALS www.alsworldflight.com Our Hotel Partner is Best Western of Sebastian. Call (772) 388-9300 for the best rates.

Point Person: David LoPresti.

http://loprestifirst...ts-als-research

Events we encourage:

CalPilots Meet us in Mojave!, October 19-12st Mojave Air and Space Port, CA

Open to all airplane and airport lovers. Activites include: private tours, test-pilot briefings, soaring opportunities. Plane Crazy day-an institution at Mojave-will take place Saturday, October 20th. There will be facinating aircraft on display, old and new. Come join the fun and support California Pilots Association. Mitch Latting and Jolie Lucas are new Vice Presidents. http://www.Calpilots...ts.org��YouTube Video: http://youtu.be/cYukrz9kfXY

To register for an event, reply to this email. Safe flights!

Mitch and Jolie

http://www.MooneyAmbassadors.com

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Jolie,

Your "productions" get better and better each time!

Best regards,

-a-

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This just added. We have several Mooney Mite Ambassadors.

The Western Association of Mooney Mites (WAMM) Fly-In will be held at Lompoc Airport, California (LPC) for the first time.October 12 - 14, 2012

This will be of particular interest to Mite owners and Mite enthusiasts but everyone is welcome. Point Person: Michael Harms

Lompoc WAMM Fly-in Suggested Itinerary

Thursday 11 Oct. (for Early Birds)

Lunch at Taco Loco #6

Dinner at the hangar – Cooks surprise

Friday 12 Oct.

Breakfast at the Budget Café

Lunch at Jalama Beach Café – Great burgers

Dinner at the hangar – Tri Tip with all the fixins

Saturday 13 Oct.

Breakfast at American Host

Formation flying and tours of the local area by air

Lunch at Toms – More great burgers

Skydive viewing or jumping

More formation flying

Dinner at Angela's – Great Mexican food

Sunday 14 Oct.

Breakfast at Cajun Kitchen

Side trip suggestions:

La Purisima Mission

Wine tours – Many to choose from

Figueroa Mountain Brewery

Santa Maria Air Museum

Solvang and the Chumash Casino