Upcoming events

A few remaining spots are still available - to make a reservation, please follow the reservation link below. 

Dear Mooney pilots, dear EMPOA members,

We are pleased to offer you the Mooney Safety Training 2026 (Pilot Proficiency Program) in June – a highlight in terms of safety and training!
This training is offered in cooperation between the Mooney Safety Foundation (USA) and EMPOA. For this purpose, concentrated expertise from the USA is brought to Germany to perfect your skills on the Mooney. 

Event Overview

• When: Friday-Sunday, June 12-14, 2026 (Ground training begins on the morning of June 12, 2026; arrival on the previous day/evening is recommended)
• Where: Kassel (EDVK) - GAT Kassel, Conference Room (Ground Training)
• Content: One day of intensive ground training, followed by two days of flight training (VFR and IFR)

The Program

• Friday 08:30 AM* -  Ground Training
  (Full day) Intensive theoretical instruction (approx. 8 hours) – by Mooney instructors and experts for pilots. Topics include Mooney systems, weight & balance, performance (“flying by the numbers”), as well as maintenance and servicing.
  
  
• Saturday & Sunday - Flight Sessions
  Flight Sessions Each participant completes two flight sessions of 2 hours each with an experienced Mooney instructor:
  1. Session 1: Focus on VFR skills, landings, stalls, and emergency procedures (meets the requirements for a Flight Review).
  2. Session 2: Focus on IFR proficiency (meets the Instrument Proficiency Check for IFR pilots) or individual depth (crosswind landings, autopilot training, etc.) for VFR pilots.
     
     
• Networking & Socializing
  • Friday evening is at the participants' disposal. However, tables will be reserved for dinner at the Restaurant Hotel Schäferberg. (The exact time will be adjusted to the actual program schedule on Friday)
  • On Saturday evening (08:00 PM*), we will gather for a joint dinner at the Restaurant Timberjacks in Kassel to exchange experiences and maintain our EMPOA Mooney network.
    
    
• Conclusion on Sunday
  The flight sessions are scheduled to conclude around noon/early afternoon on Sunday, after which the return flight can commence.
  However, in the unlikely event that adverse weather conditions force us to do so, we can also use the entire Sunday for flight sessions.
  
  
• The following speakers and flight instructors from the Mooney Safety Foundation are currently scheduled (subject to change without notice due to organizational reasons):
  Paul Kortopates, Winslow (Bud) Johnson, Robert McGuire, John Pallante, Parvez Darta, Geoff Reid
  
  
• More information about MooneySafety.com – and a glimpse of their recent event in Ocala, FL – can be found here:
  https://www.mooneysafety.com/special-event

*current planning status

Costs & Registration

The participation fee is 1,800 EUR.

This includes:

• Rental of facilities (airport lounges, briefing rooms, conference room).
• Travel, hotel, and fee costs for the Mooney Safety Foundation instructors.
• Remuneration for speakers and flight instructors.
• Dinner on Saturday evening.

Not included are:

• Personal hotel and overnight costs (A contingent is pre-reserved at the Waldhotel Schäferberg, see below).
• Individual taxi and shuttle costs (However, we will generally provide affordable shared taxis, shuttle vans, etc.).
• Individual landing, parking, and ATC fees.

Important note on calculation: The costs are calculated slightly conservatively.
Since we could achieve surpluses in the event of higher numbers of participants or optimized travel costs, we will transparently refund these to the participants after the event.

Binding Registration

To register, please reply directly here via the web form by January 31, 2026, at the latest:

Registration Link: Mooney Safety Training (PPP) in Kassel, Germany

Payment Terms:

• A deposit of 1,200 EUR is due immediately, the remainder by March 31, 2026 (The booking is considered confirmed upon payment of the deposit).
  
  
• Account holder: Markus Wagner
  IBAN: DE77 2004 1177 0355 7535 00
  BIC: COBADEHD077
  Bank: Commerzbank - GF comdirect
  (If this payment method is not an option, please contact me directly: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)

Cancellation Policy:

• Up to and including March 31, 2026: Refund in the amount of 1,200 EUR.
• After March 31, 2026: Refund of 100 EUR.

Hotel Reservation

• The choice and booking of the hotel is generally the responsibility of each participant.
• Regardless of this, a room block is reserved at the Waldhotel Schäferberg:
  • Waldhotel Schäferberg
    Wilhelmsthaler Str. 14
    34314 Espenau
    https://www.schaeferberg.de/
    This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
    Phone: 05673 - 9960
    
    
  • Conditions (per room):
    Single room 105.00 EUR/night (incl. breakfast)
    Double room 140.00 EUR/night (incl. breakfast)
    
    A contingent of 15 rooms is held until May 28, 2026.
    Rooms are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
    
    
  • Booking exclusively directly at the hotel via the telephone number or email mentioned above.
    Keyword: EMPOA
    If booked via another platform, the prices and (cancellation) conditions there will apply.

Note: This event is organized by EMPOA in cooperation with mooneysafety.com. There are no financial interdependencies or obligations of EMPOA regarding this event.
We look forward to further increasing safety in our cockpits together with you!

Blue Skies,

Markus
(EMPOA)