Mooney Caravan "Flying Monkeys" Midwest Formation Clinic April 20-23, 2017

[Dave Marten]

 

Mooney Caravan "Flying Monkeys" / B2Osh "Beechnutz" Midwest Formation Clinic

Mooney Pilots,

The " Flying Monkeys" Midwest Wing of the Mooney Caravan invites you to follow the yellow brick road to the Land of Oz for our 2017 Mooney Caravan Formation Clinic! This year we are co-hosting with our Bonanza friends, the Beechnutz! Join us for a fun weekend of flying and fellowship as we mix it up over the Emerald City! No matter whether you're lacking a heart, brain, courage, or perhaps all three we can train a Monkey to fly. So leave the Wicked Witch and Toto at home, grab your ruby slippers and let's FLY!   

Date:   April 20-23, 2017 (Thursday - Sunday)         

Location:         New Century Airport, Olathe, KS, KIXD http://www.airnav.com/airport/KIXD

Hosts:    Craig Wilcox of theB2Osh Beechnutz,    816-885-6472 craigwilcox737@gmail.com

               James Oliphant bandguy@sbcglobal.net and Dave Marten davemarten77@gmail.com 605-390-8044 and the “Flying Monkeys” of the Mooney Caravan

FBO:      Advanced Jet Center, 913-768-1500

Facilities:     Public, Controlled, Formation-Friendly Controllers

           Runway 18/36: 7300’ x 150’ / Paved / Lighted / Approaches

           Runway 04/22: 5100’ x 100’ / Paved

Hotels:    Group discounts at two local hotels.  Contact Craig Wilcox 816-885-6472 or craigwilcox737@gmail.com to reserve a room.

Transportation:     Beechnutz Bus and/or Rental Vans.   $30 Bus Fee covers all clinic transportation.  Rental cars also available from Enterprise, booking and discount thru Advanced Jet.  Pick up and drop off at airport.

Registration Fee: $80  Covers snacks, drinks, all lunches, Saturday Steak dinner, Line boy Tip and CAF donation.

Registration: Please register thru the B2Osh website https://www.b2osh.org/MbrPgm/Events/EventsOne.asp?R8r06=ILJ or via e-mail to the hosts listed above. 

Make checks payable to:  "Beechnutz Formation Flying Club", 2130 Lowman Road, Smithville, MO 64089

Program and Event Details:   This is primarily an Advanced Clinic for pilots wishing to train in 4-ship formation flying.  Practice sessions will begin with 2-ship formation evaluations, then progress to 4-ship formation training, including element takeoffs, landings, crossunders, rejoins, and multiple position station keeping.  Pilots will fly with Safety Pilots as required.  By the end of the clinic, pilots should be proficient in all 4-ship flight maneuvers, and may be eligible for an FFI checkride.  An FFI Check Pilot will be available.

Pilots new to formation flying are also welcome, and a separate Basic 2-ship ground school will be conducted.  Flight composition and events will be tailored to the flight members to maximize training efficiency.

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

Schedule:       

Thursday      17:00 - Mandatory Ground School, CAF Briefing Room

Friday             Fly.  Eat.  Fly.  Eat.  Drink.

Saturday         Fly.  Eat.  Fly.  Eat.  Drink.

Sunday           AM Fly, Depart 11:00

[Dave Marten]

CLINIC REGISTRATION CLOSED

We've hit our limit for this clinic: 10 Mooneys and nearly 30 Bonanzas/Barons! 

For those contemplating joining the 20th Annual Mooney Caravan to Oshkosh (Caravan XX) the 2017 clinics are just getting underway. www.mooneycaravan.com

Questions: James Oliphant bandguy@sbcglobal.net and Dave Marten davemarten77@gmail.com

More Flying, Less Typing!