Mooney Aerospace Group Selects Flight Training, Inc. as Training Partner
LONG BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 7, 2002--Mooney Aerospace Group, Ltd. (OTCBB:MASG) announced today that Flight Training Inc. has been selected as the exclusive factory-authorized training organization for new Mooney owners. An intensive four-day course is included with the purchase of a new Mooney Bravo (M20M), Ovation2 (M20R) or Eagle2 (M20S). Flight Training, Inc. will provide the training at either Mooney's Kerrville, Texas, facility or at Flight Training, Inc.'s facility in San Antonio, Texas.
Mr. Trey Hughes is the principal in Flight Training, Inc. His background includes 15 years of Mooney-related training experience largely at FlightSafety International where he co-developed a Mooney training syllabus and ran the Mooney training program. Commenting on the new relationship with Mooney Aerospace Company, Mr. Hughes said: "I'm very pleased that our organization has the opportunity to become part of the Mooney team. Our intent is to provide the best personalized training for each new Mooney owner."
Mr. L. Peter Larson, Chief Executive Officer of the Mooney Aerospace Group, summarized the basis of the company's decision by saying: "We are pleased to have the opportunity to work with Flight Training, Inc. We are very impressed with the staff's direct experience in training new Mooney owners. Training is a vital part of the Mooney ownership experience and we want the best possible for our owners."
Nicolas Chabbert, Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Mooney, stated: "For a pilot, the first big moment is when you get your license, but the second is when you buy a new aircraft. Mooney is committed to helping each pilot who purchases a Mooney aircraft, regardless of experience level, become one of the best and safest pilots in the air. Training is critical for a pilot to maintain the highest levels of flight proficiency." Mr. Chabbert added: "We believe that the best pilot is the one that is trained in a very comprehensive, personalized program. That is what Mr. Trey Hughes brings with Flight Training, Inc."
About Mooney Aerospace Group, Ltd.
Mooney Aerospace Group, Ltd. is a general aviation holding company that owns Mooney Airplane Company in Kerrville, Texas. Mooney Airplane Company currently markets three Mooney models: Bravo, Ovation2 and Eagle2. Mooney production began 53 years ago and over 10,000 airplanes have been delivered worldwide. Complete information on the Mooney Airplane Company and its products is available at www.mooney.com.
About Flight Training, Inc.
Flight Training, Inc. employs instructors with many years of Mooney experience. The San Antonio, Texas-based company provides personalized proficiency and transition training to Mooney owners and operators. The training consists of both classroom sessions and hands-on flight training. Telephone: 210/495-8696
Additional information is available at the Company's website: mooney.com.
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