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Visitors to the WAMM Fly-In at Porterville, CA might be interested to learn that on Monday, April 17th a fly-in will be taking place just down the road from Porterville. Minter Field Air Museum in Shafter, CA will be "Celebrating 100 years of Kern County Aviation History" by hosting a Pancake Breakfast. Here is a copy of their poster. Further details can be seen on their website. Minter Filed is 32NM SSWof PTV. 2010-03-08

We have received an e-mail from Jolie Lucas, who has formed a group called the Mooney Ambassadors. Their main purpose is to support the Mooney Airplane Company and promote General Aviation. Their simple concept is that Mooney Ambassadors would choose a fly-in day or airport day and arrange to display. They would equip themselves with suitable material such as prop tags, t-shirts, etc., and "Fly somewhere beautiful, display your Mooney, and talk with the flying and non-flying public all day about your airplane and GA. Can any other company have a 40-50 year old airplane right next to the world's fastest single-engine production piston?" Mite owners are invited to become Mooney Ambassadors. If you are interested, send them an e-mail. 2010-02-08

As the WAMM regulars know, the May Fly-In date is fast approaching. As we always wish attract new members, this time the Mite Site has made available a poster to advertise the Fly-In. As you will see, it is designed to be easily printed and cut in two. We ask that those of you who hang out at airports or flying clubs, and have a printer attached to your computer (this should include most of you), please download the Poster File and pin the posters up in suitable locations. Thanks for your help! 2010-02-09

We've been contacted by Jeff Miller, Chief Mooniac, Vintage Mooney Group-Northeast, who wishes to extend an invitation to all Mite owners to attend VMG events in their West, Northeast, or new South Central locations. You can visit the VMG website for more information, including up-coming events. 2010-01-30

Those of you who have been to the WAMM fly-ins know that Bill Vandersande, our generous hangar host, has had great difficulty walking in recent years, the result of blood circulation problems. Bill just sent us very disturbing news that he's had his left leg amputated above the knee. He seems to be taking this setback well. We extend to Bill our sympathy and hope that he will accept the offer of a ride to the next Fly-in, scheduled for May. 2009-12-25

We take pleasure in announcing that Mal Gross, one-time Mite owner, has completed his multi-year book writing project. NINE LIVES: Adventures of a Lucky Pilot is now available to the public.

The book contains details of Mal's experiences as a long-time aircraft owner, as well as intelligent observations about the risks of flight. For more, see Mal's website. I was personally involved in the preparation of the manuscript, and I can say with certainty that pilots and aviation enthusiasts will find the book totally absorbing.

We are also pleased that, through Mal's generosity, we are able to offer (for a limited time) copies of the book to donors to the Mite Site. 2009-12-15

We depend on contributions!

The Mite Site is always hoping to receive photos, negatives or digital images of Mites, as well as magazine articles and personal stories featuring the Mooney M-18.

Contact: drutherford@mooneymite.com

The Mite Site often receives requests for technical information or help with maintenance and/or repairs. We are glad to post these requests, hoping that someone will helpfully respond. Alternatively, if knowledgeable and experienced people were to provide their names and area of expertise to the Mite Site, these requests could be sent directly to an appropriate person. If you feel able and willing to provide help in any area, please contact me (Dave Rutherford). Thank you! As Red Green says, "I'm pullin' for ya; we're all in this together."

Vera Dowling, one-time Mite owner and well known Alberta aviator who ferried over 260 Spitfires in Britain during World War II, says, "flying the Mooney Mite is the closest experience to flying a Spitfire: it's a single seater, it has retractable gear, and it's very responsive to the controls."

"The Mite indeed can be a great cross-country airplane." - Ben Favrholdt, N66MX

"A Mooney Mite is an airplane for flying ... [it's] not hard to fly. In fact, it's not only not hard to fly, it's downright easy to fly." - Dan Green

"I feel sorry for every pilot who flies his entire life without ever experiencing the thrill of a little airplane like the Mite ...." - Budd Davisson

"The Mite is one of the sweetest flying airplanes I have ever flown... and I have flown a rather large range of antique/classic/warbird aircraft. For me the Mite is the world's perfect second airplane." - John Davidson, N4096

 The Mooney Mite Site went online September 25, 1999.

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