Mohave

[Jake]

Vintage Mooneys to Headline Mojave Spaceport Plane Crazy Saturday March 17th!

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Please join us for our next VMG fly-in at Mojave Air and Spaceport (KMHV) Saturday March 17thshowcasing Mooney Aircraft! VMG has been invited to be the guest of honor at the monthly Plane Crazy Saturday aircraft display day hosted by the Mojave Transportation Museum and the Mojave Airport. Plane Crazy Saturday is Mojave's monthly open house highlighting the innovative aerospace achievements of the high desert of California. Hangar doors are open and the public will be invited to attend. Volunteers will lead you on a tour around the airport where you'll see nearly every type of flying machine imaginable. Spaceship, White Knight, and numerous Rutan designs are often on the ramp. Dozens of aircraft fly-in along with hundreds of public spectators. These guys can really appreciate the clean aerodynamic lines and efficiency of our Mooneys.
 
We are THE CENTERPIECE of March's display so wash down your bird and head on over to the high desert. For those of you with truly vintage Mooneys the museum will provide historic aircraft display signoffs. Event starts at 10am, special guest speaker to discuss the latest developments at the Mojave Spaceport. Details on guest speaker(s) to be announced shortly. We'll have a Mooney-only catered lunch at noon (est $10/plate). Group parking at show center has been arranged. Please signup and check back often for event updates.
 
You're Mooneys are the stars of the show!

 

[Omega703]

Sounds awesome. Will try to be there if work allows/kitchen pass gets granted

[Dave Marten]

Be sure to sign up on the VMG website www.vintagemooneygroup.com so I can get an accurate count for lunch. I'm hosting so if you have any questions please drop me a line dandtmarten@hotmail.com

See ya in Mojave!

[DaV8or]

Sounds like fun, I'll keep it in mind when we get closer. I have learned not to tell people I'm commited to a fly in this far in advance. So many things can screw up a flight plan.

[Dave Marten]

Dave, No worries/pressure. Come on out if you can.

[Jake]

By the way, here is the direct link to the VMG  fly-in Registration page for Mojave.

http://www.vintagemooneygroup.com/VMGWest/register.htm 

[orangemtl]

I would VERY much like to attend! I'm in Lake Havasu, so it's a short hop.  So long as I can clear the day, I'm there. Thanks for posting this.

[Dave Marten]

Here's an update on Mojave:

 

If you're interested in joining us please sign up at http://www.vintagemooneygroup.com/VMGWest/index.htm

See ya in Mojave:

 

The presentation at the Mojave fly-in will be on the Lynx suborbital vehicle in being developed by the XCOR corporation. Spaceship II is not the only player in the commercial sub-orbital space race!

These are the guys that built the X-Racer (rocket powered Velocity) for the rocket racing league and they've developed some larger engines aimed at powering their suborbital Lynx vehicle. Should be an outstanding behind-the-scenes look at emerging technology and a great oppurtunity to interact with those designing and building these vehicles.

Check out the attached press release and weblink http://www.xcor.com/products/vehicles/lynx_suborbital.html

 

[Ron McBride]

Sounds like Fun, I am plannong on going also.

Ron

[orangemtl]

We're in.  Looking forward to it.

[orangemtl]

A question for flight planning purposes: Mohave airport is of course right next to R-2515, Edwards AFB's Restricted space. Is 2515 typically 'hot' on weekends? Havasu to KMHV is an easy straight shot if 2515 is open, but I really do not want to pick up a personal F16 escort. I'll check with LA Center in any event, but I'd like to anticipate coming up from the south around 2515, if necessary. Thanks.

[OR75]

I have seen both cases on weekends. I have been cleared direct from Daggett to MHJ which took me right over Edwards. Two weekends ago they wanted me to stay out of the R-airspace (follow I-5)

[Dave Marten]

Glad to hear you all are interested!

Expect R2515 to be active on Saturday. Joshua Approach 124.55 (south/west/east) will provide flight following once you get within about 50NM LA (or SoCal) will hand you off to Joshua if you're already working flight following with them. They'll give you the R2515 status and if COLD may get you direct (normally above 6000). Joshua Approach provides outstanding VFR service and I'd highly encourage their use. Mojave is in the Isabella MOA, but don't worry we AF guys are talking to the same controller you are and will avoid.

I'm hosting the event so e-mail me if you've got any questions and/or I'll check this post regularly. dandtmarten@hotmail.com

www.vintagemooneygroup.com

 

[DaV8or]

Just signed up. Weather and flying God's permitting, I'll be there. Any notes on Mohave? I've never flown in there before and will be coming over the Tehachapis along the highway.

[OR75]

nothing special about that area but watch for frequent turbulence in the TSP pass (I guess there is a reason they put so many windmills in that area).

[Skybrd]

Quote: DaV8or

Just signed up. Weather and flying God's permitting, I'll be there. Any notes on Mohave? I've never flown in there before and will be coming over the Tehachapis along the highway.

[Dave Marten]

Quote: Skybrd

Dave, you might want to check the winds aloft before crossing the Sierra's. Fox field in Lancaster would be the closest also the forcasted winds for Mojave. High winds can make the the trip not so fun. Recently the desert has had terrible winds with rotors and Sierra wave conditions. http://aviationweather.gov/products/nws/sanfrancisco and http://www.weather.gov/xml/current_obs/seek.php?state=ca&Find=Find

[Dave Marten]

[DaV8or]

Quote: Skybrd

 Dave, you might want to check the winds aloft before crossing the Sierra's. Fox field in Lancaster would be the closest also the forcasted winds for Mojave. High winds can make the the trip not so fun. Recently the desert has had terrible winds with rotors and Sierra wave conditions.  http://aviationweather.gov/products/nws/sanfrancisco and http://www.weather.gov/xml/current_obs/seek.php?state=ca&Find=Find

[knute]

Any reports on the event?  I was really excited about flying down for it, but the weather didn't cooperate.  The forecasts I looked at called for snow over Tehachapi, and with rain and freezing rain through the central valley, I made the prudent (but sad!) decision to stay home in the SF Bay Area.

Many thanks to the organizers- sorry 66Q couldn't be there!

[knute]

Asked and answered!  Here's the post-flyin writeup in case anyone else was also looking for it.

http://www.vintagemooneygroup.com/VMGWest/VMG%20MHV%20Report.pdf

[Dave Marten]

All,

The weather didn't cooperative for March. No problem game on for April 21st!

Stand by for a new thread and post on www.vintagemooneygroup.com

Mojave Plane Crazy Sat April 21st

Scaled Composites Open House! Scaled will be opening the hangar and rolling out the toys. 10am start, 11am presentation by Scaled Composites engineers and test pilots. 12 noon group lunch (I'm working out the details)

Questions contact me: Dave Marten 605-390-8044 dandtmarten@hotmail.com