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GACE Flying Club www.egace.com
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June
2003 |
2099
Smithtown Avenue, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779 Volume
6 Number 6 |
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Directors President Alan
Klug 631-981-6518 ---- Vice
Pres. Rob
Terano 516-779-7943 ---- Secretary Rich
Raine 631-897-3030 ---- Treasurer Joe
Leonard 631-563-6752 ---- Administration Doug
Weston 516-883-2574 ---- Membership Mark
Goodman 631-000-0000 ---- Operations John
Blosser 631-912-0290 ---- Training John
Vahey 631-835-6106 ---- At
Large Mark
Hervan 631-473-4253 ·
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The
Left Seat Al Klug I
understand that the representatives from the 99’s made a fine presentation at
our April meeting. Several members had planned on participating if the event
was Saturday but because of IFR conditions, it was changed to Sunday. We
still had 4 members participate. Rob Terano and Mark Goodman
flew N5928E and Rod Tibbet and John Costello went in Rod’s a/c.
Mark Goodman took 2nd place in the event, winning a nice new headset for his
efforts. Rod Tibbet had been holding down 3rd place but got nosed
out at the end of the event. Our club made a fine showing and hopefully we
can get more participants in the future. As
you enter the office, you can’t help but notice the latest addition from Ed
Santiago. Ed has pieced together NY and Washington sectionals and a NY
TCA chart and framed and hung them for the club. Besides being functional, it
is also a beautiful addition to the club house. When you see Ed let him know
what a great job he did. Thanks Again Ed. That is another fine job you did
for the club. As
I write this, the only really nice day in recent memory was May 19th. The
turnout for the plane wash/barbecue/meeting was terrific. James Dexter,
Joe Turecamo, Anthony Marro, Rich Raine and his wife, John Costello, Ralph
DeCarli, Lou Addessi, Ed Santiago, Jeff McArthur, “Smokin” Joe Fontana, Sonny
Barowski, Don Hayn, John Koch, Frank Savona, John Blosser, Tony Monaco, T.K.
& Donna B., Mike & Tony Alberico, Mark & Jan Goodman, one of
the 99’s who happened to be driving by and saw the activity and myself. After
all 4 airplanes were washed, waxed and had their interiors cleaned, Mark
Goodman prepared franks and burgers on the grill. There were salads and sodas
and even cake. Plenty of socializing and then a short meeting . To
all those attending, “Job well done”. Every
now and then some piece of information is brought to my attention that
temporarily gets side tracked for a later date. (Mostly because I forgot
where I laid it) But I would like to share this with you from Freddie
Albright’s mom. Frederick J
Albright is not only a 3rd generation aviator, but also a 3rd generation GACE
member. (Grandfather, father and now Freddie.) He has been going to school,
(I believe Embry Riddle) has achieved his Private Pilot License and is now
home for the summer. I hope we see
you around the airport. For
the month of June, I have scheduled the plane wash for Monday the 16th from
5PM to 7PM. I hope to see everyone
there. Also, the general meeting which will be June 23rd will be the last
general meeting until September. Know what is happening in the club. Attend
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Instructors Michael Baldari (718) 428-6925 John Brook (631) 368-1901 Rich Clinton (631) 368-9693 Bernie Davidson (516) 931-7699 Dave Ferrara (631) 874-8492 Frank Hayes (516) 767-0391 Bob Klemfus (631) 744-0764 Roy Matthews (631) 968-0154 Jeff McArthur (631) 288-6276 Bill Rudock (631) 874-6155 Rob Terano (631) 467-4159 John Vahey (631) 835-6106 Bob VanSise (516) 799-8684 James Weisberg (631) 689-1636 GACE Flying Club 2099 Smithtown Ave. Ronkonkoma, NY 11779 Phone: (631) 737-6879 E-mail: We’re on the Web! www.egace.com |
Secretary’s
Corner Rich Raine I
sent out a poll to determine the speed of the group’s internet
connection. I was amazed to realize
most of us use a fast connection. The
purpose of the question was to determine if we could put pictures and other
large data sources on the website without causing problems downloading. Thanks so much for the feedback. I must tell you virtually everyone single
person replied. I will compile a list
of the results and sent it to each of you that replied in case you are
interested. Incidentally,
a while back Lori and I sat in 12K pondering the old pilot’s question, “So,
where would you like to go?” We
decided to check out Goodspeed Airport.
When we arrived at 42B and paid our landing fee of $3, Kathleen, who
collects the landing fees mentioned a new Italian restaurant had opened in
town. It struck us as a perfect place
to check out. It
is called La Vita Gustosa Restaurant.
We were really pleasantly surprised.
The food is great and the setting is perfect. Because they are new and trying to build
their business, the pricing is very reasonable for quality Italian
restaurant. I would urge anyone that
faces the dilemma of where to go for a quick flight consider a half hour
jaunt to Goodspeed Airport (42B). Be
sure you are comfortable with short field technique as the field is
2120’. For those that have been to
the town, you will recall it is a very pretty place to walk around after your
meal. Meetings The
Board of Directors meetings are on the second Monday of the month at
7:00PM. All members are welcome;
however, please check with the president first in order to get on the
agenda. General Membership meetings
are the fourth Monday of the month at 7:00PM. This
month’s meeting is on Monday, June 23rd.
This will be the last general meeting and opportunity to meet with the
membership until September.
Nonetheless we will keep you informed with the Newsletter and
email. Gosh, aren’t you sad? Plane Wash The
next plane wash is scheduled for Monday, June 16th at 5:00pm. |