The folks at Mooney
have been flying the new Ovation2 GX and Bravo GX on one of the
most extensive tours in recent general aviation history. In
mid-January, Mooney Airplane Company launched this 30-plus city,
coast-to-coast Freedom Tour. The tour runs from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on
Saturday, April 2, at Premier Aircraft Sales, located at the Fort
Lauderdale Executive Airport, 544 NW 23rd Avenue, Hangar 15.
"An overwhelming number of prospects and current customers have
expressed interest in the new GX models," said David Copeland,
Mooney Airplane Company vice president of sales and marketing. "The
Freedom Tour will give a greater number of people the opportunity
to see and, more importantly, to fly these in-demand aircraft. The
planes are simply a work of art and exemplify outstanding flying
qualities. When pilots return from their demonstration flights,
they can't stop smiling."
The Ovation2 and Bravo GX both feature the new Garmin G1000
integrated avionics suite, helping the aircraft deliver the highest
levels of performance, value and safety.
Launched in Scottsdale, Ariz., the Freedom Tour will continue to
work its way throughout the United States, culminating at the 2005
Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture in Oshkosh,
Wis., July 25-31. In addition to fixed-base operations (FBOs)
across the country, it will have a presence at Lakeland, Fla.,
April 12-18.
Premier Aircraft Sales is hosting this leg of the journey. To
participate in any of these events or reserve a demonstration
flight, contact Michael Fabianac at (800) 903-8402.
Future Freedom Tour Dates
- 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Saturday, April 9, Reliance Aviation,
Kendall-Tamiami Executive Airport, Miami, Fla.
- Tuesday, April 12 - Monday, April 18, Lakeland Linder Regional
Airport, Lakeland, Fla.
- 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Saturday, April 23, Southern Jet,
Raleigh-Durham International Airport, Raleigh, N.C.
Mooney's GX Aircraft
The Garmin G1000 avionics suite integrates all primary flight,
navigation, communication, terrain, traffic, weather, engine, and
sensor data on two 10.4-inch, high-definition LCDs in the Ovation2
GX and Bravo GX. The multifunction displays (MFDs) put all
aircraft-systems monitoring and flight-planning functions at the
pilot's fingertips. They paint a composite view of the aircraft's
environment, providing the pilot with all necessary information to
make safe decisions during every phase of flight. Engine
performance and situational data such as location, terrain,
traffic, weather and airport information are all digitally depicted
and can be quickly interpreted at a glance on large-format
displays. Mooney began delivering GX models in December 2004
following Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification of
the Garmin G1000 avionics installation in the Ovation2 and Bravo
models on November 22, 2004.
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