Hi Everyone!
The last meeting was at the Asian Buffet and was a great meeting… the buffet dinner was great.
Fifty Three members attended. We would have had more except that a few people showed up at
the New China Buffet. We changed from the New China Buffet because they changed prices on us
without notice…like right at the meeting. It seems that most members like the buffet style because
it is quick and allows one to try everything. If anyone has a favorite buffet restaurant that they like
please let us know and we will try it out.
Our guest was Tony Restaino who spoke to us about his travels and some of his exploits in the
Czech Republic. Good thing he only spoke about SOME of his exploits (notice I left me out). We
also had a manufacturer speak about their new wireless headset for aviation. I read this past month
that Bose is also working on a wireless headset. Bose will be the 500 pound Gorilla in the market.
The next meeting will be at a new location, The Home Town Buffet in Hallandale. Again, Steve and
Sharon Pohikin helped us find a new place. The Restaurant is located on the North East Corner of
Hallandale Beach Blvd and 14th AVE. The address is 1403 East Hallandale Beach Blvd, 33009. The
best way to get there is go East down Hollywood Blvd to 14th Ave., go right or South on 14th to
Hallandale. The restaurant is on the left side (NE corner)
The menu is:
· Beverage
· Rotisserie Chicken, Peel and Eat, Butterfly, and Fried Shrimp, Shrimp Scampi, Carving Station
with Honey Glazed Ham, Pot Roast, Roast Beef, Salmon, Ribs plus the normal fare.
· Coffee & Desert
· Tax and Tip all for $13.00 per person.
Unfortunately no beer, wine or liquor.
We had a big event this past month…Herb Restin’s airplane flew. I flew the Geronimo with Herb
taking instrument readings. We flew for all of 30 minutes. All you guys that had money on this
event lost. Herb is going to talk about the modifications he made to his airplane, and why he made
them. C.J. Pucciariello the Designated Airworthiness Representative that went over the plane also
will be there to speak about Herb’s plane and other planes (like Herbs’) that he has had to deal with.
It ought to be interesting.
We have a lot of members that went to Oshkosh this year and I’m sure that they will have some
stories for us also. Tony Restiano was stranded in The Detroit Airport for a while trying to get to
Oshkosh, and commented on how beautiful it was. He said it reminded him of the Beijing airport. I
told him to take a twenty minute cab ride outside the airport and then talk to me about Detroit. I told
him that I once bought a raffle ticket and first prize was a week in Detroit…second prize was two
weeks in Detroit.
As always, if anyone needs assistance, or a cup of coffee, and we now have espresso, please stop
by A.T.A. Flight School. We still have some coconut flavored rum it is great in the espresso. Stop
by and try it. Remember, I am here to help any Aero Club member.
Fly Safe,
Mike Punziano

NORTH PERRY CRUISE NEWS

The Tiki Restaurant at Ft. Pierce Airport (FPR) was the location for
our July fly-in. Eddy Fernandez, Jim Scroggins, Ralph Squeglia (Yellow
Bird), Joe Schmalz and Patty and I met for lunch and a lot of aviation talk.
There were six of us but four planes. Both of our flights were smooth and
without incident. We flew back along the coastline with flight following
all the way. The 496 showed weather to the west but that was not an issue
for us. It looked like a BIG boating day!

We have an overnight planned for August 21 to the Banana Bay Resort
Motel in Punta Gorda. Several couples have already made their reservations.

On Sunday, September 19 we are planning a return to Marathon. Details
on the time and location will follow. As always I am open for your
suggestions.

Keep the Blue Side Up!
Arnold

CRUISIN' WITH THE
GRANDCHILDREN

I recently had the pleasure of flying my two oldest grandchildren, Jordan (12) and Zachary
(9) to Winchester, Tennessee (BGF) so they could spend a few weeks with their other
grandparents. Both children have flown with me before but this time it was an adventure.
    The trip started at the Lantana Airport (LNA) and they didn't hesitate
with their goodbyes to mom and dad who were there for the send off. We
couldn't have asked for better weather but we were glad to have the trusty
496 on board for frequent updates.
    After lunch in Ocala (OCF) and self serve fuel at the base of the new
tower, we flew direct to Moultrie, Ga (MGR) to spend the night. As always
the FBO management was very accommodating with a friendly welcome by my first
name, fresh chocolate chip cookies and a crew car for the night. We
enjoyed a delightful swim at the motel and dinner at the local Chinese
Buffet. Everyone slept well that night.
    The next day we flew direct to Winchester where I transferred my
precious cargo to the other grandparents. I took off early the next day and
about six hours later I met Patty for dinner at La Carreta.
    Everyone had a lot of fun and I would it again at a moment's notice.
My daughter and son-in-law will be picking them up via automobile in a
couple of weeks. Mission accomplished!

Happy Flying!
Arnold

OSHKOSH