Oceano Airport Celebration May 11 and 12th

[mooneygirl]

Well, we had a great time. I will post more later.  Burger Fry and Dance: 200 people, 20 airplanes and fun fun fun. I think we had 7 Mooneys for that.  Then the ceiling played with our emotions on Saturday, but about 11 the sky opened up a bit and we had airplanes coming and going. I think we had 6 more Mooneys join us on Saturday.  The plane-counter said we had 65.

Anyway, lots of fun, look for photos and video too.  Honored a bunch of veterans [over 60] and collected over 1000 items for the military care packages.

 

[kortopates]

Thanks for an awesome event Jolie and Mitch, and all the volunteers that made it possible. The San Luis Jazz band was fantastic Friday evening, as always.  it was fun to catch up with so many great folks and meet new ones on Saturday. Of course it would have been even better without the marine layer, buts that the way it goes sometimes.

[DaV8or]

Sorry I missed you guys. I watched the weather, but it was looking like I might have to land short of Oceano. Which is the more reliable indicator of weather there, San Luis Obispo, or Vandenburg? I watched both and San Luis is closer, but a bit inland and Vandenburg is further south, but right on the coast like Oceano. I also watched the web cams and they weren't looking promising.

Since I really wanted to go flying, I took option two and went to Columbia with the VMG guys and had a great day. Anyhow, I hope to get to another of your events as soon as I can.

[MooneyMitch]

Bring attention to your local airport!  It's shows your community that your airport is a good neighbor.  Promoting your airports  assets can help discourage possible closure attempts or help discourage unfriendly airport developement encroachments.

http://www.timespressrecorder.com/articles/2012/05/18/news/news11.txt

[Bolter]

Just a few of my highlights.  I had my friend's 2 teen sons with me, and they were enthralled with the huge array of planes in one place, topped off with a bi-plane ride that made the trip in the Mooney boring in comparison (they slept the whole way back).   The live brass was great and I think kept the mood up against the gray skies.  Selfishly, I was pretty pleased with the results of the silent auction and I now I can provide noise cancelling for my passengers.  Though I just focused on one item, the high standard of the silent auction items tempted me towards each one.  

ust another thanks for Friends of Oceano and Mitch and Jolie.  Also, the effective and courteous ground crew volunteers.  This was my second formal Oceano event, and I look forward to the future ones.  

-dan

[mooneygirl]

Thank you Dan,  the volunteers really do make the event. We do love having the Stearman on the field.  It was also fun to have Mooney Ambassador Ian fly in with the T-6 [for when he isn't flying his Bravo!].  Folks love to look at those pieces of aviation history!

 

All are welcome to join us for Fly-In Movie Night on August 4th.  Oceano Airport [L52] bring lawn chairs, blankets, and an attitude for fun. The KOA-Kids of Oceano Airport will have s’mores and popcorn on a donation basis. The FOA-Friends of Oceano Airport will have cook your own hamburgers and hot dogs available. Camping is available $10 per night. We will be showing episodes of Rocky and Bullwinkle to open and the main feature the movie Airplane! The Pacific Plaza Resort is within walking distance and offers a pilot discount. Fly and Ride Bike loan available.

[mooneygirl]

Mitch and I had the privilege of delivering the over 1000 items donated for the military care packages today. Arbiter Troop Support was founded by Cathy Baker after her son was killed in Iraq.
They have sent out on average 30 care packages a week. Their shelves were getting a bit low, but not now!
We can all have airport events that help our community!
Our next fun event is Fly-In Movie Night on August 4th. Hope to see you all at Oceano!

http://www.FriendsofOceanoAirport.com

 

I put photos in my gallery, couldn't get MS to load them.