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Well 25 airplanes and 56 people showed up to our fly-in at Lake Havasu to open
our 2008 year of fly-ins. The weather was pure winter wonderland, Clear
and Visibility Unlimited. The day started with arrivals all morning,
Mooniac hobnobbin' on the ramp for a few hours, and then free shuttling to the
London Bridge Resort for lunch. D2 Aero was a fantastic FBO-Host to our
fly-in with free cookies, slushies, popcorn, water and a bunch of wonderfully
nice & professional staff.
Pilots and passengers knew something was different when first announcing on
Unicom. Landing Mooneys were greeted by "name" on Unicom, followed by
"Follow the pretty girls on taxi". And they were not only pretty, but
pretty goofy (or Mickey Mousey).
We had lots of first timers attending including folks flying in with Mooney
M20-RV6 and Mooney M20-Cessna, but all were totally in love with our Mooneys.
We had representation from all of our member states.
The next special treat was after lunch when everyone sang "VMG" to the tune of
"Y-M-C-A" and "Mooney Man" to the tune of "Macho Man". Thanks a million to
Mitch, Jolie, and Gabriel (N6619U) for writing the lyrics, recording the tune,
and leading us all in singing.
Click Here for the lyrics to these great songs.
A subset of the people chose to stay the night at the London Bridge Resort and
we had a wonderful happy hour, dinner in a private room, and ending with an
evening walk over the famed London Bridge.
What a great time! See you all at the next fly-in.
Checkout our Lake
Havasu Music Video
Phil Corman
Base Leg to Lake Havasu
London Bridge decorated with Vintage Mooneys
The VMG Welcoming Committee A couple of the
pretty marshals Wow!! All 3 Board
Members
These guys flew in a Mooney M20-"Cessna"
Captain Jim showing folks the way!
Our very own FMP (Future Mooney Pilot) "DJ"
Anita working the ramp
Lunch at the London Bridge Resort
Board Member Carl Swepston & Ann Our VMG
writers & singers
Phil starting off the ceremonies
Jolie the writer, Mitch lead singer
and Gabriel heart & soul
Introductions and Tall Mooney Tales!!!
This guy flies Mooney M20 "Hot Air Balloons"
Bruce retelling us his Big Bear departure in July
Ozzie wants Barney to fly him to our next fly-in
Best Mooney Team Award
First Mooney-Celebrated
Gabriel's 8th Birthday Party
and most immaculate Mooney
Wedding Anniversary Award
Ray & Robbie Hicks
Jim & Gerry Price
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