2011 Tahoe Airshow- Mooney Town!

[DaV8or]

Had a great time. Great Mooney turn out, I counted at least 23 planes from a '62 C up to an Acclaim. Well represented. I put lots of photos in my gallery and a few here.

[Skybrd]

Great pictures. Hopefully next year we'll be attending. Our Mooney is in the paint shop in Santa Maria. I noticed one Mooney parked in the picture that wasn't tied down. Did they provide tie down's on the ramp? How was the weather, did you have any T-storms?  I liked the name Mooney Town.

[HopePilot]

I counted twenty-four (one flew away early).  An awesome time, and I can't wait to return to Tahoe next year!

[mooneygirl]

The Mooney Ambassadors were very well represented. Fernando counted 24 Mooneys, and we had two Ambassador couples that had to drive.  The kids activities were a big hit.  At least four of the Mooneys were open.  Kids and adults were allowed in, to check out the cockpit of our beautiful airplanes.  Mooney is the only type that is specifically invited to Lake in the Sky.  The air boss, flight line manager, and airport manager all thanked us, and asked us to please come back next year.

We certainly met the Mooney Ambassador mission: 1) Support Mooney; 2) Promote G.A.; 3) Have someplace wonderful to fly.  The weather was awesome. One of the highlights for me was participating in the air show.  We had 204 kts on the fly-by and the whole process was just fun fun fun.  Thanks to Dave for posting the photos.  Awesome.

Thursday and Friday were just perfect.  Saturday started with a few showers.  There were some thunderstorms forecast, but I certainly didn't experience that.

Mitch and I left yesterday at 4:00 p.m. and flew to Portland.  2.5 hours 193 kts. Zoom.

I personally wanted to thank all our participants for your efforts.  If anyone would like more information about what the Mooney Ambassadors do, check out our website.  We have been invited back to Tahoe next year, the 4th Saturday in August, for Lake in the Sky.

[M016576]

It's already on my calender for next year!  Looks like it was a great time!

[FAST FLIGHT OPTIONS LLC]

Quote: mooneygirl

...We certainly met the Mooney Ambassador mission: 1) Support Mooney

I’m starting to get aggravated with this whole “support Mooney” rhetoric. Nothing personal but support should be a two way street.  I call the factory time after time and leave messages yet never receive a phone call back.  It’s unprofessional if you ask me.  If the intention of Mooney is to ignore the owners then have a message saying calls may not be returned or something to that effect.

 

I understand times are tough but there are cost negligible ways to stay in touch with your consumer base w/o spending money and w/o turning off current owners.

 

Supporting general aviation is one thing but to support a company that can’t even figure out that maybe they should maybe start a free Mooney owners mailing list or something like that to keep folks up to date via mass emails as to why they cant do things like return phone calls is something else!

[mooneygirl]

Hi Nick

Everyone is entitled to their opinion that is for sure. You might have been better off to post your reply in the Mooney Airplane Company Concerns thread.

Here is what we have cooking for September.

 

Wings Over Edenton, NC KEDE will happen again this year (weather permitting), on Saturday, September 24, 9-4ish, with wonderful old airplanes, old cars, old pilots, food, aerial demos. Plan to join us, and show off your Mooney! Better yet, plan to spend the weekend, and explore our lovely little historic waterfront town. Admission, parking, on-field camping, are all free. Hope to see some Mooneys here- mine's lonely. Point Person: Mimi Reiheld

September 24th, EAA Fly-In, Mariposa/Yosemite, CA KMPI
This is a classic community airport day.  Static displays, raffle, pancake breakfast and fun for all.  Mariposa is very close to Yosemite National Park. Point person: Ron McBride.

3rd Mooniacs Fly In  on September 24th & 25th at Paris, France, with a diner at the Aéro Club de France on September 24th.   We would be happy to be able to count on your presence. You will find in enclosure the program of the rejoicings.  We need to get your answer as soon as possible, and before August 30th.  Do not hesitate to contact us for any further information you would wish. Point Persons:Jacques CAILLIES, Gilles KHAÏAT Email: jcallies@aviation-pilote.com

September 24th and 25th.  Tehachapi, CA KTSP.  Celebration of Flight is an annual commemoration of the Wright Brothers first flight in 1903. Originally held in 2003. The purpose of the event is to promote aviation to the general public, especially young people. This year we are planning numerous static displays from local and large business, flight demonstrations, balloon rides, food, and free EAA Young Eagles airplane rides for kids. This year's event will take place over two days. Both days will feature a pancake breakfast, a tri-tip lunch, and EAA Young Eagle airplane rides. Static displays include local Search and Rescue, Police and Fire Departments, and numerous military and civilian airplanes. New aircraft direct from the manufacturer will be displayed as well as various local aircraft.
Free Camping on-field *BBQ / Wine Tasting Sat evening
Movie / bonfire*pancake breakfast* Fuel Discount for those flying in.
Point Person: David Marten
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Thank you to the 24 Mooneys who attended Lake in the Sky at South Lake Tahoe, plus the 2 couples who had to drive to the event.  This annual air show featured the Mooney Ambassadors.  The attendance was over 10,000.  We worked with children on making paper airplanes and understanding aerodynamics.  As well, several owners opened their planes up for visitors.  You all make us very proud! 

Commit to Inspire the Love of Flight, to Ensure Future Pilots!

Mitch and Jolie

[MARZ]

Quote: mooneygirl

Hi Nick

Everyone is entitled to their opinion that is for sure. You might have been better off to post your reply in the Mooney Airplane Company Concerns thread.

Here is what we have cooking for September.

 

Wings Over Edenton, NC KEDE will happen again this year (weather permitting), on Saturday, September 24, 9-4ish, with wonderful old airplanes, old cars, old pilots, food, aerial demos. Plan to join us, and show off your Mooney! Better yet, plan to spend the weekend, and explore our lovely little historic waterfront town. Admission, parking, on-field camping, are all free. Hope to see some Mooneys here- mine's lonely. Point Person: Mimi Reiheld

September 24th, EAA Fly-In, Mariposa/Yosemite, CA KMPI

This is a classic community airport day.  Static displays, raffle, pancake breakfast and fun for all.  Mariposa is very close to Yosemite National Park. Point person: Ron McBride.

3rd Mooniacs Fly In  on September 24th & 25th at Paris, France, with a diner at the Aéro Club de France on September 24th.   We would be happy to be able to count on your presence. You will find in enclosure the program of the rejoicings.  We need to get your answer as soon as possible, and before August 30th.  Do not hesitate to contact us for any further information you would wish. Point Persons:Jacques CAILLIES, Gilles KHAÏAT Email: jcallies@aviation-pilote.com

September 24th and 25th.  Tehachapi, CA KTSP.  Celebration of Flight is an annual commemoration of the Wright Brothers first flight in 1903. Originally held in 2003. The purpose of the event is to promote aviation to the general public, especially young people. This year we are planning numerous static displays from local and large business, flight demonstrations, balloon rides, food, and free EAA Young Eagles airplane rides for kids. This year's event will take place over two days. Both days will feature a pancake breakfast, a tri-tip lunch, and EAA Young Eagle airplane rides. Static displays include local Search and Rescue, Police and Fire Departments, and numerous military and civilian airplanes. New aircraft direct from the manufacturer will be displayed as well as various local aircraft.

Free Camping on-field *BBQ / Wine Tasting Sat evening

Movie / bonfire*pancake breakfast* Fuel Discount for those flying in.

Point Person: David Marten

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To register for an event, shoot me an email with your details. 

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Thank you to the 24 Mooneys who attended Lake in the Sky at South Lake Tahoe, plus the 2 couples who had to drive to the event.  This annual air show featured the Mooney Ambassadors.  The attendance was over 10,000.  We worked with children on making paper airplanes and understanding aerodynamics.  As well, several owners opened their planes up for visitors.  You all make us very proud! 

Commit to Inspire the Love of Flight, to Ensure Future Pilots!

Mitch and Jolie

[thinwing]

Nick...nothing personel,but try to look beyond your own narrow perspective and irritation.The ambassadors program is so much more than "supporting " a company or brand,it is supporting the entire general avation sector.In standing together and spending a little time with the general public,we are supporting (and protecting)our selves.In 40 years of my involvement with general avation..I frankly have seen nothing like it.Oh..and Nick..if you think you are having problems contacting Mooney now...I have to tell you my first a/c I owned was a Stinson,..a company that pretty much folded in 1947!!!I had a little trouble getting them on the phone also!!!!sinc kp couch

[mooneygirl]

Michael Golden asked me to forward this:

Jolie-
 
Please forward this to all of our members:
 
On behalf of the Lake in the Sky Airshow, and on my own behalf, thank you to all the members of the the Mooney Ambassadors for the dedication, time, resources and money we all put into making this year's airshow a spectacular event.

Our members went to great lengths to put their planes on display, fly Young Eagles, volunteer on the airshow committee, assist in setting up the airshow, participate in the airshow itself, and ensure that the Lake in the Sky Airshow was a tremendous success.  Our participation as a manufacturers group has become so popular that we had kids wanting to fly in my Mooney yesterday when we flew Young Eagles!

The Mooney Ambassadors are one of the integral parts of this annual airshow, and the participants & patrons truly enjoy visiting with us.  I received so many positive compliments from airshow committee members, participants and patrons regarding our Mooney Ambassador hospitality and friendship.  Thank you to all for supporting this wonderful event.  It is not only a benefit to us Mooney owners, but also to the Lake Tahoe community and Lake Tahoe Airport.

We love to fly, fast!

Michael Golden
Mountain West Aviation
P.O. Box 1695
Crystal Bay, Nevada  89402
530-582-1717 Direct Dial
tahoelocal@ltol.com
www.mountainwestaviation.com

[jetdriven]

I feel the same way about Mooney.  If they can't fab up 2 elevators and 2 ailerons for 18 grand then why don't  set a match to the whole place and be done with it.   They basically foreclosed on themselves and shed all their debt.  There really is no reason for parts and factory support.

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