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Founders of VMG
South East Chapter
Colin
Bitterfield
began his love of Flying in 2000 at the age of 35. He had no idea what that
passion for flying would lead to. In 2004 he bought a 1965 Mooney M20E,
Super 21 because it looked “Cool”. He had no idea the love affair with Mooneys that day would bring. Starting in 2004 he and his family flew to Sun
and Fun as well as Oshkosh and attended the Southeast Mooney group fly-ins.
In 2007 he started a year long renovation of his M20E that involved
everything from a new engine, to new avionics, paint and an interior
upgrade. He uses the plane to “Go Places” with the family. Almost every trip
is accomplished with his Mooney. In 2008 he sold the 1965 Mooney and
purchased a 1984 Mooney 231/262 Trophy conversion to provide more space for
the growing family and fulfill the need to “GO FASTER”.
Rob Gray received his license in 2004 in
Florida at the age of 31. He love of aviation grew and his is an active
Civil Air Patrol member participating in Search and Rescue operations in the
Southeast. In 2009 he purchased a 1966 Mooney M20E from an estate sale and
with Colin’s assistance is in the process of a complete renovation. The
airplane is currently receiving a new windshield, interior and avionics
upgrade. Rob purchased the aircraft to provide an economical vehicle to
travel for business and is excited to be a part of the VMG.
Both Colin and Rob are committed to the idea that every Mooney owner should
be within an hour and half of a fly-in each month. They have fly-ins
scheduled through 2010 and are planning a convention in Atlanta this May.
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The Vintage Mooney Group
was established in August 2003
to promote the fellowship, camaraderie, and a venue for spectacular fly-ins. We enjoy the opportunity to share our
Mooney specific knowledge, our experiences, our safety tips, and our prde
of Mooney ownership with each other.
As an added bonus, we appreciate the prospect to develop new
friendships. To become a member simply show up at one of our fly-ins.
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Upcoming Fly-Ins
February 27: Atlanta, Georgia (KPDK)
March 27:
Huntsville, AL (KHSV)
VMG Exchange
Andrew Czernak's
Mooney Events
Cool Flightseeing
Tours
The San Francisco Bay
Tour by Michael Coyle
Lake Powell Flight Tour
by Cliff Biggs
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Mooney Service Member Review:
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add your review
Cool Mooney
Stories, by Ed Shreffler
Phil's Blog on
Flying Mooneys
Michael
Coyle's Flickr Photos
Donn & Barbara
Larson's website
Dave Morris' website |
