Meet Bruno’s New Wings: A Coast-to-Coast Debut for N716ER ✈️🐯

There’s nothing quite like the bond between a pilot and their aircraft—and Bruno just took that relationship to a whole new level.

Welcome N716ER: a beautifully restored 1978 Grumman AA-5B Tiger, now officially Bruno’s new adventure partner. Over the course of 18 months between 2021 and 2022, this Tiger underwent a full transformation—completely restored, upgraded, and modernized to become one of the best-equipped and most unique Tigers in the skies today.

From new avionics to cosmetic upgrades, this aircraft isn’t just a machine—it’s a statement of passion, precision, and perseverance.

To mark the beginning of this new chapter, Bruno is doing what any true aviator would: flying it coast to coast. That’s right—2,400 miles from its former home in California all the way to Sun ’n Fun in Florida.

This journey isn’t just about getting from Point A to Point B—it’s about celebrating the spirit of general aviation, the thrill of new horizons, and the freedom that only flying can offer.

We’re proud to follow along and support fellow aviators like Bruno as they chase skies and stories across the country.

Safe travels, Bruno

 And yes—he’s doing it all in comfort, wearing his favorite Flying Eyes Cooper Narrow frames.
👉 Check out the ultra-lightweight glasses Bruno wears here and see why pilots everywhere are switching to Flying Eyes.