Mojave Spaceport, KMHV, Plane Crazy Saturday March 17th, 2012
 Please join us at Mojave Air and Spaceport (KMHV) Saturday March 17th showcasing Mooney Aircraft! We have 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 both the innovative aerospace achievements and historical feats 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 normally fly-in to enjoy the camaraderie 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. I'm working plans for a guest speaker and group lunch (noon). The Voyager Cafe is on the field and self-serve fuel is available.  Point Person: Dave Marten


Oceano Airport Celebration, May 11-12th.  L52, Oceano California

Friday May 11th:  Beach Burger Fry and Dance.  We have tickets for sale for the Beach Burger Fry and Dance on May 11th from 5:30 to 9:30. The $10 ticket buys dinner and the dance. The music will be provided by The San Luis Jazz Band. This is a fun opportunity to see the best dance band in Central California. [Front man is an Ovation Pilot too!]

Saturday May 12th: Oceano Airport Celebration Day 2012. A Salute to Veterans. 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.  Free admission.  Wheel of Fortune: fuel discounts.  Lions Club pancake breakfast, static displays, emergency responder displays. 12:00 opening ceremonies and veterans recognition 12:30 Lunch served by the EAA Weanie Wagon and Oceano Elks Lodge. Live big band music: Central City Swing Band. 2:00: raffle. Free Children's activities. Family fun. Lodging discount:  Pacific Plaza Resort: Mention Friends of Oceano Airport pricing [$65 king suite] http://www.PacificPlazaResort.com

New this year:  we will be collecting items for Arbiter Systems Troop Support program.  Cathy Baker started this after she lost her son in Iraq.  The company she works for, Arbiter Systems has paid for the postage for the over 10,000 care packages sent to troops to date. 

Please bring the following items if you are able:
Protein Bars
Trail Mix
Jerky
Canned Meats
Sausage/Cheese pack, Slim Jim's
Hard Candy
Baby Wipes [unscented soft packs best]
Black or Green heavy duty work socks
Travel Sized Toiletries
Cup O Noodles
Lunches to Go [tuna/chicken with crackers]
We will have donation boxes onsite for the care package items. Point Person: Mitch Latting


June 9th, 2012 Porterville, Ca. Air Faire KPVT.  This years event includes aircraft displays, hot air balloons, a kids area, pilot participation events, classic car displays, local vendors and of course, incredible aerobatics! There will be something for the whole family. Last year we won the More the Merrier award, as well as the speed trial, and the flour bombing contest.  Camping available.  Point Person: Jolie Lucas

June 16-17th Columbia Ca. Father's Day Fly-In. 022 46th Annual event.  The fun begins with a traditional Father's Day Pancake Breakfast from 7:00 to 11:00 am on both days. The entire family will enjoy seeing the Experimental, Classic and Warbird aircraft, along with airplane and biplane rides, aviation vendor booths, food and beverage booths, CDF aircraft and demonstrations, aircraft fly-bys, a Saturday night BBQ and more! Activities will also include a spot landing and flour bombing contest. Don't miss this year's event, it promises to be fun for everyone!  Last year we won the flour bombing and the spot landing contests.  Camping available.  Point Person: Mitch Latting

June 22-24th: Indianapolis Air Show.  We were asked again this year  for our Mooney Ambassador display. They were just awarded the 2011 Air Show of the Year award last week at the International Council of Air Shows and this year they'll be featuring the Thunderbirds.  We anticipate we'll get space for 4-5 aircraft on the ramp and there is parking outside the display for others if we exceed this. Should be a great event for us again this year! There is a commitment to display Friday through Sunday due to the size of the venue.  There is a lodging discount available and entry to the show is complimentary.  Point Person: Jim Elswick


August 24-26th, 2012  KTVL South Lake Tahoe, Lake in the Sky Airshow
Join us at Lake Tahoe in 2012 for the 23rd year celebration of America's High Altitude Air Show. The Mooney Ambassadors are the only type club that has specifically been invited by the event administration for the past several years. We had 22 airplanes in 2009, 14 in 2010, 24 in 2011 how many are coming in 2012?  Friday night dinner is a salute to Veterans who have served or are serving our country. Saturday is the big day, and we expect upwards of 11,000 visitors.  There is an opportunity for six Mooney Ambassadors to take place in the air show by doing high-speed passes.  We typically get a nice hotel rate and car rental rate for this event.  Point Persons: Michael Golden and Jolie Lucas

Check out the promotional video for the Mooney Ambassadors.  Give this to event administrators so they know what we do!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzYb_idq3nI

Lake in the Sky Airshow 2011. Mooney Ambassadors invited to return in force! http://www.lakeintheskyairshow.com/

Here is our link for Google Maps for 2010-2011 events
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&gl=us&ie=UTF8&view=map&msa=0&msid=107379850273129317672.00047e783c1d71eabbce7&ll=37.649034,-90.175781&spn=33.118079,82.441406&t=h&z=4