Upcoming events for Mooney aircraft owners (including fly-ins). If you wish to announce such an event, send e-mail to the webmaster. It also includes links to a variety of pictures, news and updates from events for Mooney owners.
JUNE, 2013
7-9: Wings to Walla Walla, WA (KALW), starting with Friday afternoon reception at the airport, 1-5 p.m.. then dinners on Friday and Saturday nights. Link 8: Florida Mooney lunch group, 11:30 a.m. at Skyview Cafe, Punta Gorda, FL (KPGD). 8: Vintage Mooney Group fly-in to at Longview, TX (KGGG) at Don Maxwell Aviation hangar. Don will host group starting at 10 a.m. Johnny Johnson of Sparrow Avionics has graciously offered a fish fry lunch to all as well as demos of his large product offerings. Also, Aspen Avionics will be there to demo their PFD/EFD. Contact VMG member Russ Young at russyoung1ATgmail.com for more information. 15-16: Columbia, CA (O22) Father's Day fly-in and camping. Flour bombing and spot landing contests. For more information see link or Mooney contact, Jolie Lucas. 16: Cornwall Flying Club, Cornwall, Ontario (CYCC) annual Father's Day fly-in breakfast. Dedicated Mooney row on flightline. Adults: $7.00 Children under 10 $4. Point person: Barry Franklin, barry.franklinATsympatico.ca
. 21-23: Gathering of Mooneys at Lake Tahoe, CA (KTVL). Informal dinner at The Beacon, on the shores of Lake Tahoe on Friday night. On Saturday, Michael Golden of Mountain West will be having a BBQ on the ramp. Saturday night, The Lakeside Inn & Casino will host us for the Pool Party. Lakeside Inn & Casino (800-624-7980) has discount price of $79/night for group Mooney owners but rooms are limited..
Details at VMG site. 22-23: Mooney Maintenance Clinic led by Jerry Manthey at Santa Maria, CA (KSMX), $243.50 for non-MAPA members ($199 for MAPA members). Includes lunch and covers all Mooney models. To register, contact MAPA, (210) 525-8008.
JULY, 2013
13: Florida Mooney lunch group, 11:30 a.m. at Pyper Kub Cafe, Williston, FL (X60). 27: Mooney Caravan to Oshkosh from Madison, WI (KMSN). Pilots' briefing at 8:30 a.m., departure about 3:30 p.m. 28: Mooney Caravan barbecue in campgrounds at Oshkosh, WI about 6 p.m. Jul. 29 - Aug. 4:EAA Airventure at Oshkosh, WI (KOSH).
AUGUST, 2013
10: Florida Mooney lunch group, 11:30 a.m. at Fly By Cafe, St. Augustine, FL (KSGJ). 24-26: Lake in the Sky Airshow at South Lake Tahoe, CA (KTVL). Friday night dinner is a salute to veterans. Saturday will include high-speed passes by six Mooneys. For more information see
link or Mooney contacts, Jolie Lucas and Michael Golden.
SEPTEMBER, 2013
12-1: MAPA Safety Foundation Pilot Proficiency Program (PPP) at Atlantic City, NJ, $845. Registration link 14: Florida Mooney lunch group, 11:30 a.m. at Air Harts Cafe, Lakeland, FL (KLAL).
OCTOBER, 2013
5-6:California Capital Airshow, Mather Field (KMHR), Sacramento, CA. For more information see
link or Mooney contact, Jeff Ingram. 11-13: MAPA Safety Foundation Pilot Proficiency Program (PPP) at Owensboro, KY (KOWB), $845. Registration link 12: Florida Mooney lunch group, 11:30 a.m. at High Jackers Cafe, Flagler, FL (KXFL).