19 - 23 Mar 2026
2026 Annual Gathering of Mooneys
Bendigo, VIC
Australian Mooney Pilots Association
Authorised Mooney Service Centre.
Contact them (02 6021 2929) for parts and all of your Mooney maintenance needs.
AMPA apparel
AMPA apparel can be obtained from Fosters Mensland in Ararat. They can supply and embroider caps, shirts and other garments or you can purchase your own and send them to Fosters with a pre-paid post pack for return. Click on the image above for details.
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Mooney Maintenance seminars are coming in 2026. Click here for the latest information
No Back Spring kits are in stock with AMPA for Eaton and Avionics Products brand electric gear actuators only and (unfortunately) not for Plessey actuators.
Spring kits are AU$4,200 each. Contact our treasurer (treasurer@mooney.org.au) to make the transaction.
Plessey gear actuators
Steve Nelson (Nelson Aviation Services in Corowa) has obtained an engineering order from CASA to modify an Eaton No Back Spring to fit a Plessey actuator, and has repaired one.
A CASA Designated Engineering Representative (DER) has issued a “component Engineering Order” so it applies to any Plessey actuator of the same type. There are no additional requirements such as replacing every 1,000 hours. However, the EO cannot be circulated so Steve Nelson must do the modification to any other aircraft and he will charge a fee for the service. Also, the paperwork for each aircraft must be submitted to CASA and the DER charges a minimum fee of A$1,700.
Mooney parts supply
LASAR Aircraft, the largest Mooney parts distributors for nearly half a century, was chosen by Mooney International to be the firm’s exclusive customer support organization and parts provider.
AMPA recommends Gallagher Aviation Insurance for all of your aviation insurance needs
Contact Gallagher Aviation Insurance for special AMPA insurance rates available only to members. Phone 1800 240 432 Web https://www.ajg.com/au/industries/aviation-insurance/
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UPCOMING EVENTS
March 2026
May 2026
01 - 03 May 2026
Mooney Maintenance Seminar
Jandakot Airport
08 - 10 May 2026
Mooney Maintenance Seminar
Albury (YMAY)
15 - 17 May 2026
Mooney Maintenance Seminar
Caloundra (YCDR)
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Mooney special tools
AMPA has a set of specialised Mooney tools that are available to members. The tools are stored with Smartair in Albury and available for loan to members for only the cost of the return freight and a small handling charge from Smartair.
You can find a list of the tools here.
Read the terms and conditions of use here.
To borrow any of the tools, contact Pieter Mol at Smartair (Mooney@smartair.com.au or 02 6021 2929)
Need an experienced Mooney instructor?
You can find a list here and in the menu under ‘Links’.
The Australian Mooney Pilots Association – AMPA – was established in 1991 with purpose of supporting Mooney owners in Australia, fostering goodwill and comradeship, safety and Mooney specific aircraft performance and operations through fly-ins, safety seminars and other activities.
AMPA runs an annual Pilot Safety Program, alternating between the eastern states and Western Australia. The program is designed to share knowledge and experiences among Mooney pilots, provide refresher training on Mooney specific operations and performance and improve the flying skills of members.
Membership also gives you a discounted rate on your AOPA membership and access to cheaper aircraft insurance through AMPA’s arrangement with Gallagher Insurance.
Our Events Calendar includes at least 2 fly-ins each calendar year. The first is held early in the year and coincides with our AGM. It usually incorporate a follow on flying adventure for several days. The second is usually held later in the year.
Other fly-ins occur when there is an event of particular interest, or spontaneously when members simply get together for fun and camaraderie.