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Mastering the Mooney's Performance
Unlocking The Secret of RPM and MAP with "Key Numbers" RPM and Manifold Pressure Gauges in a Mooney M20J T ransitioning from a simpler...

Steve Hughes
Jan 204 min read
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Cleared For Takeoff in the Comfort of Your Home
Build Your Own Flight Simulator As I sit here on a wet, gloomy November afternoon, dreaming of soaring around the beautiful blue skies...

Steve Hughes
Nov 13, 20245 min read
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Preparing for Your First Flight in our Mooney
Gearing Up for Takeoff As Blue Skies Flying Club takes shape, there are several proactive steps you can take as a founding member to...

Steve Hughes
Aug 8, 20243 min read
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What Sets the Mooney Apart from Other GA Planes?
And Why it is the Choice of Blue Skies Flying Club Mooney M20 The Mooney M20 series stands out for its design elements that enhance speed...

Steve Hughes
Jul 25, 20242 min read
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Using ForeFlight on Your iPad to Master the Skies
In this screen grab from an iPad is a flight plan from Auburn Municipal Airport enroute to Lake Chelan airport with waypoints near...

Steve Hughes
Jun 17, 20243 min read
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Fly-in: Visit the PNW's Historical Air and Space Museums
Journey to the Pacific Northwest's Premier Air and Space Museums As an aviation enthusiast, there's nothing quite like the thrill of...

Steve Hughes
May 24, 20243 min read
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Wings of Destiny: The Epic Journey to Buying Our Mooney
The Purchase Process for Blue Skies At Blue Skies Flying Club, we're anxious to embark on a thrilling new chapter: the acquisition of our...

Steve Hughes
May 9, 20243 min read
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A Very Rare Opportunity Indeed
Blue Skies Flying Club Membership is Filling Up! Have you ever dreamed of taking to the skies with a community of passionate aviators,...

Steve Hughes
May 2, 20242 min read
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FAQs About Mooneys: Transitioning from Cessna and More
What's that Blue Knob? For many pilots, the decision to transition from flying a Cessna or other training airplane to a Mooney aircraft...

Steve Hughes
Apr 28, 20244 min read
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Adventure Flying: Camping at PNW Airports with Our Mooney
Join us to experience the adventure and joy of fly-in camping in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.

Steve Hughes
Apr 25, 20243 min read
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Mooney Empennage: The Backwards Tail Tale
If you've ever seen a Mooney aircraft, one of the first things you might notice is its distinctive tail design. At first glance, it seems...

Steve Hughes
Apr 15, 20243 min read
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Flight Plans: Auburn Airport Prepares for Upgrades and Enhancements
Attention, fellow aviators! Get ready to witness a remarkable transformation at our beloved Auburn Airport (S50). Exciting upgrades are...

Steve Hughes
Apr 6, 20242 min read
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Five Unforgettable Adventures with Blue Skies Flying Club
Adventure awaits with Blue Skies Flying Club, where the sky isn't just the limit—it's our playground. Our beloved Mooney aircraft opens...

Steve Hughes
Apr 1, 20243 min read
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Into the Blue: Discovering the Mooney Experience with the Blue Skies Flying Club
Welcome to the skies, where the possibilities are as endless as the horizon! At Blue Skies Flying Club, we're more than just pilots;...

Steve Hughes
Mar 27, 20242 min read
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