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President’s Corner,
I imagine that everyone is glad that the Holiday Season is over and that life is getting back to our
normal routine. The last meeting was at Grandpa’s Bakery, in Dania. The weather was terrible; we
had a cold front pass right at 7:00 PM. Some Aero Club members told me that they turned around
and went home. All in all 55 members and guests showed up. This was one great meal, the food
was delicious, the Prime Rib thick and juicy, and the lamb shank was the size of a cave mans club.
We had a little problem with the acoustics. We just couldn’t hear the guest speaker Mike
Nonnamacher, the director of Aviation for Broward County. I am going to try and get a PA for the
next meeting. Mike talked about the improvements that are being made at North Perry, and left me
several business cards for our members to contact him. If you have a problem come by, and I’ll
give you his card. Patty Breslow put in a lot of work that night. Dee Restaino and Tony Restiano
were in NY for a wedding. So it was all on Patty’s shoulders keeping the money, raffle tickets and
me straight (As if she doesn’t have her hands full with Arnie). I thank you girls from the bottom of
my heart for the work and sacrifice you make for the Aero Club.The next meeting will be at the
Fountain Plaza Diner on University. The last time we were there the food was outstanding. In honor
of St Patrick’s Day we will be having a Corned Beef and Cabbage Entrée.
For the rest of the entrees see the front page.
We had a Bahamas day at Banyan this past month and it was a great success. Banyan donated a
table to the Aero Club (Thanks to Aero Club Member Nancy Bovier) and we were able to sign up
six new members, and a couple of renewals. A lot of members showed up to help Tony and Dee
and me. Many thanks to Arnie and Patty Breslow, Tom Inglima and Jim Scroggins. There were
many more who attended and helped out. I was able to get a free, hand rolled cigar for Tony. I
told the guy he was my dear old Dad. Tony wasn’t that interested in the cigar until he went over to
the stand and found out that a box of those cigars cost $500. Well he talked the guy out of another
cigar and then locked them in his trunk for safe keeping.
The fly in to Marathon was a great success, we went to the Cabana Breeze again and they
handled us without any problems. I believe 14 Planes went to Marathon and 35 members showed
up.
We had another HWO Aviator go in this past month. He owned two airplanes a Cessna 337 and a
Piper Dakota. He had flown the C-337 North to NY and was taking a family on a ride. His 337 had
top tanks installed and toped off the aircraft just prior to take off. He had five people on board, with
full tanks he was close to Max Gross Weight. He did a closed pattern after take off and made a
low altitude High Speed pass over the runway. When he pulled up for another closed pattern he
applied Asymmetrical G’s to the aircraft and the pin holding the high wing strut failed. The high wing
then failed and the outboard portion separated from the aircraft and struck the rear prop. The
plane flipped, and all aboard were lost. Instructors don’t teach students about Asymmetrical G’s. In
fact most instructors and pilots don’t know what Asymmetrical G’s are. Asymmetrical G’s are what
caused a lot of crashes with the V Tailed Bonanza. Pilots overstressed the V Tail Asymmetrically
and they failed. We incur Asymmetrical G’s when we apply heavy G forces and bank
simultaneously. This is what caused the upwind wing to fail. Anyone interested come by and have a
nice cup of coffee with me and we will discuss it.
As always, if anyone needs assistance, or a cup of coffee, please stop by A.T.A. Flight School.
Yes I am still trying to get rid of that coffee. Remember, I am here to help any Aero Club member.
Fly Safe,
Mike Punziano

CRUISE NEWS - MARCH 2010

Sunday was "severe clear" for the North Perry fly-in to Marathon (MTH).
There were thirteen (13) planes and thirty-seven (37) members and guests who
enjoyed the keys cuisine offered by Bahama Breeze. The FBO provided
transportation to the restaurant. The restaurant somehow forgot about the
reservation I made earlier in the week and they were not prepared when we
arrived. They must have called in reinforcements because the situation
improved and everyone seemed to enjoy their lunch.
Tamra Sheffman was there along with two other women representing a new
organization called Flying 4 Awareness. You will be hearing more about this
organization which benefits cancer research and awareness through aviation.

The Scroggin's drove in with Ralph and his daughter to join us for lunch, the
Hill family was there with their two pilots in training.

and we even had one couple from the Opa Locka Chapter.

We are flying to Sebring with the Ocala FAC Chapter on Sunday, March
21. ETA is 11:30 am and we will be having the buffet brunch at the Sheraton
Four Points next to the FBO. Please call me at 954-927-0208 to make your
reservation. ALL CHAPTERS ARE WELCOME. Don't forget Sun' n Fun in April
and we will also plan a return to Everglades City for stone crabs.
Before we took off we noticed that Madame Butterfly was getting battery
charge from Tony's truck. Tony, do we need to take up a collection for a
new battery?

Keep the Blue Side Up - Arnold

TONY MEETS SON AT 7000’…
PROVING ONCE AGAIN IT’S A SMALL WORLD
        By CFII Joseph M Schmalz

On Friday night (2-5-10) I received a voice mail from FAC State President Tony
Restaino stating he planned to fly to Sebastion Municipal for the first Saturday of the
month LoPresti open house. On Sunday morning I checked the weather nd NOTAMS
again then filed IFR TO X26. At just after 1000 local, I met Tony and Charlie Aumick at
the aircraft for the preflight inspection. As we taxied out to the aactive runway at
HWO, I informed tony we had an IFR flight plan on file if he would like to use it. It was
a beautiful VFR day so.. Tony had the option. After aTony admonished me (or was it
praise) for something that sounded like work while using some beautifully spoken
Italian language, Tony elected to fly the IFR plan as filed and prepared for clearance
we were all comfortably seated in Tony’s pride and joy “Madam Butterfly”.
  We departed with plenty of speed, great performance and power to spare. We were
now in contact with Palm Beach Approach. We were at 7000 feet indicated altitude,
heading 350 and 14 miles west south west of PBI when the controller advised us of
traffic, a Boeing 757, at 8000’ east bound, approximately 12 miles west at our 10 O’
clock. We were looking….OK we see the traffic and we were about to report when the
controller again advised us of the traffic. “Two miles, eleven o’clock, 8000 feet ,
heading east.” Tony confirmed the traffic in sight as did the pilot of the Boeing 757.
The pilot of the Boeing recognized the call sign of Tony’s Bonanza N22BY. The Delta
pilot of 757 replied “we have the traffic in sight”…”Your crossing traffic is your son,
John”. Tony responded, “John I waited 32 years for this day”. You could have heard a
pin drop. We all were stunned and amazed. I looked at Tony and said “That was your
son?” Even the FAA Supervisor who overheard the radio communication exchange
commented on what a great moment this was. Tony’s eyes were full of pride and joy.
As a father myself, I could appreciatge Tony’s honor at that moment. The feeling in
the air was charged with self-esteem and astonishment. Tony gently wagged his
wings in a classic and smooth airborn hello and we continued on to X26.
  We commented would the Delta pilot, John alert the passengers, if you look out the
right side you’ll see a small orange and yellow plane, who happens to be my
father…we’re sure this did not happen.
The Palm Beach approach controller called and asked for Tony’s email and said I
took an Iphone shot of the scope with the tags of the passing aircraft, In the email the
controller mentioned in his 31 years experience he was amazed that father and son
would cross at a thousand feet and a half mile.
  I had to stop for a moment, and have stopped since then and reflected on just how
fortunate my life has been. More importantly…how much richer my life has been due
to the experiences and my love of aviation. Please pass this gift of aviation on to
someone.

N22BY;

As a veteran flight instructor and a 31 year Air Traffic Controller I can
appreciate your pride and excitement at seeing your son overfly. What
amazes me is that your your flight paths crossed within 1000" and a 1/2
mile!!!!

I have several ex students that fly for the majors and the charter jet
companies and it always fills me with pride to have them check in on
frequency and call me by name. I worked at Flight Safety in Vero Beach in
the late 70's and early 80's then Flight Safety Gulfstream in Savannah in
the mid 80's. So once you are bitten by the aviation bug its there to stay!

Sorry this picture is not the best it was taken with my iPhone but you will
be able to read the call signs, wish I had gotten the pic when you guys
were crossing out SW of PBI.

If you have time some day and want to stop in for a tour let me know. I was
working with a trainee this morning but if ya hear the Ol Country Boy on
freq some day say hello!

Eric Stein
PBI ATCT

FLYING 4 AWARENESS
Air Race Classic 2010
June 22-25, 2010

Tamra Sheffman and Becky Ritter are preparing for the Air Race Classic 2010,
an annual transcontinental all-female pilot air derby, historically the longest in
the world dating bck to 1929. TheAir ace Classic 2010 ia a cross country 2,500
statute miles adventure and the 2010 race starts at Fprt <yers, Fl (KFMY) and
finishes in Frederick, MD (KFDK).
Air Race Teams consist of two female pilots flying a course for four days
under visual flight rules (VFR). Navigtional skills and flyhing experience will
determine the leaders during the journey and define the winners at the finish
line in Frederick, MD.
Tamra and Becky are instrument rated pilots with an array of flying
experiences. They will be racing a single engine Cessna and will begin their trek
from the Opa-locka Airport (KOPF) in Miami, Florida.

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