Wed, Nov 03, 2004
Mooney aircraft owners
from around the country took part in pilot proficiency programs
(PPP) in Burlington, Vt. in September and Palm Springs, Calif. in
October, the final course for 2004.
Hosted by the Mooney Airplane Pilots Association (MAPA) Safety
Foundation, Inc., the PPP is a three-day ground and flight
instruction program specifically for Mooney pilots to give them the
necessary training to meet ongoing FAA requirements.
In each PPP, pilots take part in 14 hours of ground training on
topics including the following:
- weight and balance,
- airspeed and performance,
- aircraft maintenance,
- emergencies,
- aircraft systems,
- runway environment,
- aviation physiology and more.
Participants also receive four hours of flight instruction with
a Mooney-specific instructor, who covers techniques in VFR and IFR
flight. Upon course completion, eligible pilots are endorsed for
their biennial flight review and instrument proficiency check, as
well as receive a FAA Wings Program certification.
In addition, sales representatives from Mooney Airplane Company
have recently taken a more active role in the PPP. Mooney team
representatives fly in on demo planes to interface with attendees
and answer questions about Mooney’s new products,
availability of parts and service packages and more.
“Participation in the PPP events throughout the year is
very important to us in that it helps us personally demonstrate our
commitment to quality customer service,” said Dave Copeland,
vice president of sales and marketing with Mooney Airplane Company.
“This is an excellent opportunity for us to meet face-to-face
with our owners, find out their needs and desires, and then do our
best to fulfill them.”
The PPP events are held five to six times a year at various
locations throughout the United States. The cost for the course is
$695. Mooney owners interested in participating in 2005 should
contact MAPA at (210) 525-8008.
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