Mooney Ambassadors: PDK Airport Day June 4, 2011

[Jeff_S]

Hello Everyone!

We are just over three weeks away from Saturday June 4, 2011, which is the PDK Airport Good Neighbor Day and Airshow. As I have mentioned in the past, I created this as the next Mooney Ambassador event here in the Southeast. I have spoken with the Airport Director and confirmed that he would be delighted to have Mooney Ambassadors participate and they can make some space for us in the static display area. Having learned a bit from our Vidalia experience, here are the details.

1) The airport will be closing for general traffic at 10:00 a.m., and will not re-open until after the airshow. So I recognize this is a full-day commitment which many won't be able to handle, but if you CAN make the commitment I will tell you there's nothing cooler than seeing the smile on a kid's face when you gently guide him/her into the cockpit and see that first spark of the aviation bug. That's what it's all about!

2) So, those planning to attend will need to be in place in the static area by 10am. We have so many Mooneys stationed at PDK, we ought to be able to muster a good number...but I need to have a good handle on how many. So PLEASE, if you want to attend, I need a solid COMMITMENT by PM'ing me here as soon as you can so I can let them know how much space we need.

3) Planes will go into position on Saturday morning. For local folks, Mike Van Wie (airport director) said he might cajole Epps into towing them in if you don't feel like taxiing over. Better yet, take a morning cruise over the lake to clear out the week's corrosion and heat up that oil!

Okay, please let me know ASAP if you would like to attend and I'll handle the rest.

Tail winds,

Jeff Schlueter

[mooneygirl]

June 4, 2011  Good Neighbor Day, Dekalb-Peachtree [KPDK], Atlanta GA
PDK's annual event to welcome the surrounding neighborhoods and than them for participating to keep PDK one of the most vibrant GA airports in the country.  The Ambassadors will be on display to talk about our Mooney Airplane Company and to promote GA to the flying and non-flying public. Point Person: Jeff Schlueter
Airport website: http://www.pdkairport.org

 

This sounds like a fun event. Let's get some beautiful airplanes there.

[Jeff_S]

Hey Everyone,

Special thanks to Leigh McArthur, Dave Snyder and Darwin Puls for attending the Mooney Ambassadors at PDK Good Neighbor Day yesterday. We had a nice diamond formation of four stellar 201s on the ground, and drew many enthusiastic kids and Mooney lovers. I snapped just a few pics which I attach here, and will post on the Facebook site as well.

Cheers,

Jeff

[Becca]

Anyone visit with the Yellow Jacket Flying Club folks?  I had good times in those airplanes when I was back at Georgia Tech (well to be fair, they sold a lot of the airplanes I had good times in and replaced them, but a couple are still around).   Between the Mooney Ambassadors and YJFC being out there, I was tempted to make the flight all the way from Houston, but life got in the way.

[mooneygirl]

I am so happy you all had a wonderful time. That is what it is about.  Here are upcoming events for the 2011 flying season.  If you have an event in your area and would like to be the point person and host a display, just let me know.

Porterville, CA AirFaire June 11, 2011 [KPVT]: Friday night hangar dance and dinner.  Saturday display and have some fun.  The Mooney Ambassadors displayed last year. We had four big Mooneys and four Mooney Mites. We camped in the campground and had a wonderful time.  This year we have six big Mooneys and should have four or five Mites.  Come join the fun. Expected to be 88 degrees.

Father's Day Fly-In, Columbia CA O22, June 17-19, 2011: The Mooney Ambassadors attended the 2010 annual Father's Day Fly-In in beautiful Columbia California. Nestled in the foothills of the Sierras, Columbia offers two runways, one asphalt and one grass, as well as a lovely campground. 13 Ambassadors came through over the two day event and helped spread the word about Mooney Airplane Company, and promoted General Aviation. Come Join Us June 17-19, 2011

Father's Day Fly-In, Summer Solstace /Cooking Lake Airport (Canada), June 17-19, 2011.  This is Ambassador Russ Anderson's annual party. If you are in Canada or headed up to the great white north, check out this great airport and fun party. Anybody planning on attending the Cooking Lake party on June 18th can RSVP to Russ at russkar@lara.on.ca  He will provide shuttle from airport to my acreage ( about a 3 minute ride) for the main party. Pickup can be arranged by email in advance if have the ETA or by calling 780-922-6017 upon arrival.

June 18-19, 2011 Quad-City Airshow, [KDVN] Davenport, IA.  We need one or two more airplanes.  Please consider attending this event that draws 45.   Blue Angels, Fat Albert and more! See WWII aircraft and displays, plus our Mooney Ambassadors.“ Special 25th Air Show Silver Spectacular Flyover starting at 1100 – you do not want to miss this opening” We have over 200 ground exhibits, including the DR. PEPPER KIDSPACE. Point Person: Rebecca Meeke. Event website: http://www.quadcityairshow.com/2011/

June 24-26 Airfest, Edmonton, Alberta Canada
Highlights include big band extravaganza, Young Eagles flights, Pancake Breakfast, Mustang car rally, Numerous warbirds static displays, Military aircraft F-18 (limitations due to the longest runway being closed) About 100 private aircraft.
Point Person Eldon Gjesdal

June 24-26, 2011 Wings to Walla Walla KALW
There are walking tours of downtown, art galleries, museums, historic Whitman Mission, farms, antiques, golf, birding, biking, and lots of other things to do in Walla Walla. BRING TIE-DOWNS. The FBO may not have enough for the number of planes that we expect. We'll have a greeter at the airport to get you oriented. The Marcus Whitman has a great buffet breakfast included with the hotel stay.  Point Person: Fred Juhos. To register go to their website: http://wingstowallawalla.com/
 

Villenueve or Slave Lake Fly-In (Canada). Both events are going on July 1, 2011. More information to follow.

July 9, 2011 EAA 43rd Annual Cracker Fly-In, Lee Gilmer Memorial [KGVL], Gainesville, GA.  A celebration of general aviation at one of the most active rural airports in Georgia. Last year more than 2500 people showed up to see more than 150 types of aircraft on static display. Come and display with the Ambassadors adn promote GA at this wonderful GA airport! Point Person: Jeff Schlueter

Whitecourt Annual Airshow (Canada).  This event is in August 2011. More details to follow.

Hot August Flights, Saturday August 6, 2001 in Salem Oregon (SLE) A Fly-in & car show. Come on Northwest flyers, come and enjoy Salem!
Fly-In/Cruise-In Breakfast 7:30am-10am
(portion of proceeds to benefit Civil Air Patrol)
Outdoor BBQ, indoor full lunch menu
Airplane Show & Displays
Classic Car Show & Displays
Airplane Rides by Graham Aviation Services
Helicopter Rides
Raffle for Lightspeed Zulu Headset
(portion of proceeds to benefit Civil Air Patrol)
Free Admission & Parking
Point person: Vincent Dunn

Lake in the Sky Airshow, South Lake Tahoe KTVL: August 26-27, 2011 Join us at Lake Tahoe in 2011 for the 22nd 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, how many are coming in 2011?  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.

[Jeff_S]

Quote: Becca

Anyone visit with the Yellow Jacket Flying Club folks?  I had good times in those airplanes when I was back at Georgia Tech (well to be fair, they sold a lot of the airplanes I had good times in and replaced them, but a couple are still around).   Between the Mooney Ambassadors and YJFC being out there, I was tempted to make the flight all the way from Houston, but life got in the way.