Chapter member Mike Haag graciously donated a 1970 Mooney M20E Chaparral fuselage and wings plus many other components, that were occupying his hangar. Through the advertising and communications efforts of Bruce Estes, a buyer has been identified who will bring a truck and trailer from Arizona to retrieve it. Those unfamiliar with Mooneys (count your newsletter editor among them) may be surprised to know that the Mooney M20 series has a one piece, 36 foot long wing assembly, which presents substantial challenges in moving it long distances.

At a chapter work party on Tuesday, May 11, chapter member Tony Kasabasich and his TK1 Racing (Shock Monster) crew created new steel supports and welded together pieces from Mike Haag’s rolling dollies to build a frame that will hold the wing assembly to the trailer in a vertical position:

The fuselage will ride along side it on the trailer. Pickup date is expected sometime in the next month. Kudos and big thanks to Bruce, Tony, and all who helped on the Mooney project, which will result in a $2500 donation to the chapter.