New Mooney Owner in 29 Palms

[orangemtl]

BBQ place is pretty good. I'll PM the details, and hope to see you soon in Havasu. Nice airport; just watch for the crosswinds landing on 14!

[kortopates]

You both should have joined our VMG flyin to HII just a couple of weeks ago. About 16 Mooneys flew in from CA, NV and AZ and we all enjoyed lunch at Waldo's BBQ. Would have been good to meet you both.

[jetdriven]

An Acclaim is hardy a Vintage Mooney!

[orangemtl]

Picky, picky, picky. 

Everything is eventually vintage. I'm just getting ahead of the crowd.  

Sorry I missed the get-together at Waldo's; OOT the last few weekends. Won't happen again.

 

[kortopates]

The thought that VMG is only for Vintage mooneys is an unfortuante misconception. The group even considered changing the name but most of us non-vintage pilots figured its obvious enough by browsing the website. You'll even see Wayne Fisher's Acclaim in the members section. The group represents a cross section of Mooneys equally proportional to the fleets numbers by model. That aside though, i will say the main thing Vintage about the group are the pilots which is why we so much need some younger pilots to join in

[jetdriven]

I dunno?  perhaps this? 

Who we are

We're simply a group of Pre-201 vintage Mooney owners and enthusiasts that share a devoted passion for the most incredible aircraft of its class and category. We strongly believe that the vintage M20 Mooneys are the most incredible four-place aircraft ever manufactured. When you compare speed to economy, nothing beats the early Mooney designs! Even Mooney's later designs can't give you more bang for the buck!

[kortopates]

Yes, that was the basis of the groups founding, but I assure you, the main page better reflects the groups makeup and the members section tells the reality of it. But its up to you. There's virtual socializing such as on this web site then there's live socializing over your favorite $500 hamburger. There is also the Mooney Ambassadors with Jolie and Mitch but with a more specific mission to promote GA and primarily at Airport days; as opposed to a luncheon fly-in. But at any of these, you'll always be most welcome!
Welcome to the
Vintage Mooney Group

It's the Pilots who are Vintage!

The Vintage Mooney Group was established in August 2003 to promote the fellowship, camaraderie, and a venue for spectacular fly-ins in the Western USA, now including chapters in the Northeast, Southeast, and South Central USA as well.  We enjoy the opportunity to share our Mooney specific knowledge, our experiences, our safety tips, and our pride of Mooney ownership with each other.  As an added bonus, we appreciate the prospect to develop new friendships. To become a member simply show up at one of our fly-ins. 

Note - Some of the above menioned chapters appear to be loosing participation.

[orangemtl]

You're right about the bang:buck ratio.  

I hope to attend the next get-together in the Western states.  PilotDerek? You coming?

[jetdriven]

I could make an argument that an early 201 has a lot of bang for the buck.

[PilotDerek]

Quote: orangemtl

You're right about the bang:buck ratio.  

I hope to attend the next get-together in the Western states.  PilotDerek? You coming?

[mooneym20d]

Quote: kortopates

The thought that VMG is only for Vintage mooneys is an unfortuante misconception. The group even considered changing the name but most of us non-vintage pilots figured its obvious enough by browsing the website. You'll even see Wayne Fisher's Acclaim in the members section. The group represents a cross section of Mooneys equally proportional to the fleets numbers by model. That aside though, i will say the main thing Vintage about the group are the pilots which is why we so much need some younger pilots to join in