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Rolex 24: The Race Heard ‘Round Daytona Matt Michlowitz Managing Editor
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Zack Wilkinson News Editor The atmosphere around me was abuzz with excitement, and the air was a chilly 40°F. Nearly 60 other photographers and onlookers were gathered at the NASA Static Test Road as we waited for the launch. As the last seconds ticked away, a bright light at the base of the vehicle illuminated the waterway separating the launch site and us by two miles. The RD-180 engine of the Atlas V 401 rocket had lit. As the rocket lifted from the earth, I could hear the fast shutters of dozens of cameras around me, mine among them. Shortly after that, the roar of the powerful engine reached my ears and vibrated in my chest. Everyone hoped to capture this moment for their respective organizations, and your Avion Newspaper was among them. The craft heading into orbit was United Launch Alliance’s Tracking and Data Relay Satellite
(TDRS-L), referred to phonetically as ‘Teedrus-L’. TDRS-L is a space communications satellite for lowEarth orbiting spacecraft and expendable launch vehicles. TDRS-L will join NASA’s Space Network to facilitate communication and data transfer between stations in orbit and three TDRS ground terminals in White Sands, New Mexico and Guam. The ground terminals then process data from the TDRS constellation and dispatch it out to a variety of customers. Spacecraft serviced by the TDRS constellation are the Hubble space telescope, the International Space Station, and NASA’s Earth Observing fleet. NASA’s Space Network was being developed as far back as 1973. The desire behind its need was for a way to move information around the planet via a system of geosynchronous communication satellites. The first craft for the Space Network, TDRS-1, launched in 1983 aboard Continued on B3 >>
This past weekend marked the 52nd running of the Daytona 24 Hours sponsored by Rolex, nicknamed the “Rolex 24.” Four classes of racecars set off to compete for the title of 2014 Rolex 24 Champion. The race kicked off at 2:10pm on Saturday and ended the following day at 2:10pm with Wayne Taylor Racing in their number 5 Corvette DP Action Express speeding across the finish line successfully completing 695 laps. Just before the 3-hour mark of the
race, a red flag was thrown as Memo Gidley, driving the number 99 Gainsco Corvette DP, struck number 62 Ferrari driven by Malucelli. The wreck took approximately 90 minutes to clean up the debris which spread across multiple sections of the track. Gidley was rushed to Halifax Hospital, where doctors said he sustained a severe spinal fracture along with a broken arm and leg. Gidley underwent surgery immediately after being rushed to the ER. Doctors stated that he would need additional surgery on his back. Malucelli was also transported to the
hospital and remained overnight for evaluation. Within the final two turns of the Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway, Winkelhock and Guidi battle for first in their class sending Winkelhock and his number 45 Audi R8 “Flying Lizard” flying through the grass as Guidi and his number 555 Ferarri 458 Italia crossed over the finish line securing his class win this Sunday. For more information check out The Avion’s Facebook page for images taken throughout the Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway.
Photo Credits: Images 1, 2, 3, 4, 5: Trey Henderson / Image 6: Zack Wilkinson / Image 7: Richard Weakley / Image 8: Matt Michlowitz
The Epic History of Embry-Riddle’s Greatest Rivalry Ben-Joel Ndjami Advertising Rep There is always a bit of rivalry in sport, business and life. Like that of the PC vs. Mac, the Soviets vs. USA, monsters vs. aliens or Pepsi vs. Coke. These intense feuds, that quietly and persistently fuel the drive, progress and capabilities of two equally matched opponents, stand the test of time and pass on from generation to generation, carrying the torch of excellence. Two equally matched teams besting each other time and time again. They win, we lose and come back stronger having broking
the shackles of our previous limitation to come back and win 3 games in a row. From the dawn of time, competition has dominated the game of basketball. It is in our very nature to compete and reach beyond our limits to achieve our full potential. Heroes and champions are made on the court while the pressure is on and the roar of excitement from the fans echoes through the gym. Ever since the first Northwood vs. Embry-Riddle game, the atmosphere in the gym has been electric. The rivalry had reached an all-time high when the Seahawks, led by the legendary
coach and former player Rollie Massimino, returned in 2012 to win two consecutive games including ending the Eagle’s season and shaking our pride. The Eagles were determined to not be outdone in 2013, accumulating one win and one loss against the Seahawks, putting both teams on equal grounds and leaving the fans to question who would ultimately emerge triumphant. On Jan. 29 2014, the Embry-Riddle Eagles will once again face the Northwood Seahawks as the fire of the rivalry is passed down to its current players. Steve Ridder, the Eagles coach celebrated his 600th win last Satur-
day and said in an interview, “I have tremendous respect for Seahawks because of the quality of student athletes who represent their university at a high level.” As the rivalry lives on, the players get better and the fans grow larger all for love and passion, not just for the game, but for achieving and attaining true excellence in ourselves. This rivalry is not in the pursuit of just winning a game or two but of bettering themselves. The challenge is achieving excellence, and the reward is who they become in the process – they ultimately become champions of character.
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Joe Salinas Salsa Club President “The heartbeat is the original internal rhythm to which we give form through sound and movement. Dance is an imitation of nature. Dance is life’s purest expression,” a beautiful quote by a world renowned dancer Felix “Pupy” Insua. So what is salsa dancing? Like the quote above mentions, dancing is one of the purest forms of expression. It allows you to release yourself from your normal state of being while sharing a simple desire for social interaction with others without the need of saying a word. When dancing, nothing else matters but the moment and the partner that is right in front of you. Dancing is a feeling and a passion that can turn into an addiction. Now take those emotions and sprinkle some Latin rhythms on top of it that scream different sensations – joy, pleasure, desire. It can be romantic, passionate, playful or flattering. Salsa, much like the food condiment that we are all familiar with, is a blend of several ingredients which give it a very likeable “sabor”(Spanish word for flavor). My first interaction with proper salsa dancing came at a club in Helsinki, Finland in 2011. The Finnish woman that I had recently started dating at the time had years of experience dancing, and she asked me if I knew how to dance Salsa. Being of Latin descent, I replied “of course, dancing is in my blood!”… little did I know that this club full of Europeans would give me a lesson in Latin dancing
that I will never forget. Everyone knew how to move so well that it was quite intimidating to get on the dance floor. Truth is, I had no idea how to do anything past the basic step. I felt terrible not being able to dance with my girlfriend and seeing how every other man in the club would - a feeling that I know many other guys and girls are familiar with. And so like many other salsa dancers before me, I was influenced by this feeling of helplessness and motivated by it. It did not happen overnight, and after several hours of practice on and off the dance floor, I learned enough to hold my own whenever the situation called for it. It also did not take long for me to realize that learning new steps and turns was not enough for me anymore, and I wanted to share this passion with others. And so the idea to start a club was born. The Riddle Salsa club started unofficially during the 2012 Fall Semester. Its first lesson had roughly 8 students and advertising was through word of mouth only. As the self-proclaimed instructor, I had no idea what I would teach or how, but I knew that I wanted to get others involved in it. The lessons were unorganized, and sometimes it felt like more time was spent trying to figure stuff out than actually teaching. The 2013 Spring and Summer Semesters were spent deciding what I wanted the club to be like once it was made official, but most importantly, how to retain club members, make
it affordable and have fun and easy to learn lessons. This was done with the assistance of club members that wanted to contribute to the club. Setting the bar very low, we only expected about 20-30 members. However, the Fall Semester 2013 came along, and to my surprise, we have averaged about 40 students per lesson. The current number of members in the club (80+) exceeded the expectations. The level of support that the club has received from the entire ERAU community is very humbling, and the one thing that is certain is that interest for salsa dancing is very high. None of this could’ve been accomplished without the help of its members and Club Officers. As for the club’s goal, it is very simple - to have fun, decompress from what can be a hectic school atmosphere, socialize and learn a dance that can be taken anywhere you end up in the world knowing that you’ll be able to apply it and enjoy it. The salsa lessons given are for “Casino,” a style from Cuba that is a blend of different rhythms and dances. Lessons for the Spring semester
will be given on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 8 to 9 p.m. at the ERAU Fitness Center for Beginners I and II respectively. Although the club focuses on salsa dancing, different workshops throughout the semester will be offered that will broaden the perspective of dances that exist at Latin clubs and festivals. To date, workshops have been given in learning how to turn properly, Kizomba (a slow dance from Angola that is taking the US by storm) and Afro-Cuban body movement (linked to Casino and other styles of salsa). Future workshops include Bachata lessons and Rueda de Casino (dancing in a circle while changing partners without a break). Becoming a member costs 15 dollars for the semester and grant you access to classes, workshops and future events. As the president for the club, I would like to invite everyone to join the party. You have nothing to lose. Plus, you never know when you might end up in Finland at a salsa club. Avoid ending up as the person standing by the wall while everyone else dances the night away!
Know Your IX: You’re Not Alone Jenny Chabrian Crime Supervisor
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As a young adult, there may come a time where you are faced with a very difficult situation. You may feel like you are unsure of whether or not your situation warrants the need to file a report. It is understandable to question what comes next after you have been assaulted and feel victimized; however, we encourage you to speak up so we can walk you through this. Abuse can manifest in multiple forms, whether it’s stealing your property, bullying you or taking advantage of you as a person. Do not think that you should be embarrassed to talk about it. “Well maybe it was my own fault” or “I should have known better” are examples of hate
speech that you are pressuring yourself into believing. No one deserves to be victimized and no one asks for it. If you have been physically assaulted or victimized there is no need to feel embarrassed or ashamed. Campus Safety & Security is here to assist you. We encourage you to talk it over with our trained officers to see what would be the best fit for your situation. Don’t allow yourself to stay locked into doing nothing for fear of not being taken seriously. The healing needs to begin now. As a student on this campus, a major resource you can use is a piece of legislation entitled The Education Amendment. The ninth title of that amendment, commonly referred to as Title IX, is a gender-neutral piece
of legislation designed to ensure equality in education for students by eliminating sex-based discrimination. What that means is that there are specific guidelines, procedures and tools on a federal level we here in Campus Safety can use to help in addressing assaults. There is so much we can do for you. From assaults of sexual nature, harassment and victimization, we have many options to help combat those circumstances that can hinder your ability to succeed in your academic career and beyond. If you are personally attacked, it is common to feel angry. Sometimes it can develop quickly after or take time to settle in. Anger is a common reaction and
healthy to feel, so don’t feel like you are different or weird. It can be used as an extremely helpful tool throughout your healing process if managed correctly. However, taking on all those emotions and trying to manage it on your own can sometimes have harmful effects such as a feeling of helplessness or that you’re out of control. Utilize resources such as your RA, Campus Safety (226-6480) and the Counseling Center (226-6035). We can help you through any issues you are dealing with. This is your home, your safe place and you deserve to be taken seriously. Let’s see what we can do for you. We can’t hear what you’re not saying. Speak up, were listening.
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McK’s Tavern: A Great Choice Josh Nutzati Staff Reporter I went to McK's Tavern after a day of good, honest physical activity and gymming, not having eaten lunch. It was a Thursday, and I had heard about their burger night. Four dollars for a burger, with fifty cent additional toppings, and fries are a dollar per tray. Now I am sure one of their half pound burgers would be sufficient sustenance for a regular person, but I was
a very hungry man indeed. Three burgers later, I was a very full man. The burgers were absolutely delightful, living up to all of my expectations and leaving me in a glorious food coma. They used good meat in these burgers, and you can tell. In my ravenous state, every bite of succulent protein was an exquisite mouthful. I also made the wise investments of cheese and bacon on my burgers In addition to their burgers, McK's has a decent variety of other foodstuffs
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for consumption alongside their diverse range of beers. On tap they have a number of foreign and local beers, with even more coming by the bottle. Until recently, they even had St. Bernardus on tap. If you are a beer lover and don't know what that entails, buy yourself a bottle of that wonderful Belgian brew. Needless to say, I was sad to see it go from their taps, for it was a wonderful draught. On Thursday though, there are $2 Bottles of a variety of Lagers, Pilseners, Ales and Bocks. Even on this discount list, their beer choices are to be commended. McK's has beers for beer
lovers. If you wish to prove your devotion to good ole' barley and hops, they have a one year, 150 beers challenge for you to showcase your beer loving chops. The atmosphere at the Tavern is very lively, especially on Thursday and Friday nights. The servers and bartenders are all friendly, although on a busy night don't expect the fastest service. If you wish to get some beers with friends, or want to mingle and meet new people, McK's is a great place to go. McK's is located on Beach Street and is open every night except Sunday.
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Student Forum “What do you think about the new COAS building?
Adedolapo Awofiranye/Avion Newspaper Onlooking students enjoy the Ice king and Queen which visted Embry-Riddle during Friday nights ‘Winter Wonderland on the newly completed South Quad. Around 250 students attended.
Adedolapo Awofiranye/Avion Newspaper Touch-N-Go executives Virat Parikh and Jonathan McFarland take photos in the midst of a Florida Snow-flurry which passed through Embry-Riddle late Friday night. The exciting event featured ice-skating, snow-globe making, and Hot Chocolate.
Gerrel Jenkins
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“I like it but the hallways are too narrow. It’s like highschool all over again.”
“I think it’s really nice because now the classes are in a proper building with better facilities”
“It looks very nice, but I wonder where the money comes from?”
It looks really nice and looks even better with the landscaping around it, and it’s better than the mods
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Welcome Our New Reps! The Student Government Association would like to welcome two new representatives to the Student Representative Board. Mr. Tyler Mucha and Ms. Christina Alford stepped up to the challenge to represent and assist all of you students. Christina is an extremely bright young lady who is more motivated than ever. Growing up as a military kid, she has traveled all over the world. Attending almost a dozen different schools in different places (including Guam), Christina has literally been all over the place! She is a first year student at Embry-Riddle majoring in Civil Engineering. She found out about the SGA through First Year Initiative (FYI), a program that helps increase involvement for first year students. Other than that, she is also a part of the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals, National Society of Black Engineers and People Respecting Identity, Diversity, and Equality (PRIDE). Christina is very active and has done a great job so far in her time with the SGA. I expect big things from her so step back Embry Riddle and watch this girl work! Next, we have Mr. Tyler Mucha (pronounce Muha), a freshman here at Embry-Riddle. He pursues a degree in Aerospace
Engineering and minors in Flight Test and Simulation. Growing up in Massachusetts, he calls himself an avid hunter and outdoorsman. He thoroughly enjoys skiing and misses the snow from home. Tyler has a history with student government and served as his school district’s student liaison to help progress his high school. He represented his entire high school as a voting member on the board to fight for certain student rights. He is set on making Embry-Riddle a better place and is more than qualified to perform in the SGA. I personally am excited to see what he does and build off of his past experiences to better enhance student life on campus. So Embry-Riddle, if you see these two around, please say hello! Better yet, let them know what you want improved on
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our campus. Their qualifications give me faith that they will be able to help in the best way possible. With all that being said, welcome Tyler and Christina!
Are you interested in learning about the other colleges we have here at Embry-Riddle? Are you looking to expand your horizon when it comes to your education and that of your peers? Or maybe you are just interested in learning about a different field of study that you knew nothing about. Well you are in luck! There is an opportunity for just that, and it’s called Forum Week. You might be asking what a Forum is. Well, it is exactly what it sounds like. It’s a social, educational and opportune time for students to come out and meet the college representatives. It includes events like guest speakers, exhibitions, table talks and much more. These forums give students
a chance to specifically relate to a college. So come and join our SGA members and other students from all over campus in participating in this fun and exciting way to hear from students, staff and even professionals in the field about all different subjects. Forum week is scheduled to take place on March 3rd through 5th, 2014. This is your chance, so write it down, because you’re not going to want to miss this. So come on out, hangout with us, grab something to eat and just take it all in. After all, the students always come first here at Embry-Riddle, and this experience is for you. Keep checking back with the Avion Newspaper and the Student Government Association to get more information about Forum Week on how you can participate.
Last Week’s Crossword Solutions
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Do not take life too seriously. You will never get out of it alive. - Elbert Hubbard
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Vincent Ramsey SGA Vice President
Tyler Mucha Student Representative
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Whatzit? Solution: Brass Band
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United Launch Alliance’s Altas V in 401 configuration streaks over the Halifax river. The Adventure Boat Club dock stands in the foreground with the scenic International Speedway Bridge in the distance. Arcing over the bridge streaks the flare of the Atlas V’s RD-180 engine producing nearly one million pounds of thrust. Trey Henderson/The Avion Newspaper
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Drones to Swarm America by 2020 Airshow Center American Heroes Air Show Gainsville, Florida February 8th 2014
• The American Heroes Air Show is the nation’s premier, helicopter–only, admission free community event designed to profile rotary-wing aviation’s dynamic role in law enforcement, public safety, communications, Search & Rescue as well as homeland security and national defense. _________
Tico Warbird Air Show Titusville, Florida March 14-16th 2014
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highlights military aviation and features some of the most famous trainer, transport, fighter and bomber aircraft that flew in combat around the world. The show will be open daily 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM _________
MacDill AFB Open House & Air Show Tampa, Florida March 22nd 2014
• The free, public MacDill Air Force Base AirFest 2014 will be March 22nd and 23rd featuring the USAF Thunderbirds, MiG-17F Randy Ball, DAV Flight Team, B-25 Mitchell and GEICO Skytypers! _________
Florida International Air Show Punta Gorda, Florida March 29-30th 2014
• High-speed military jets and acrobatic performers will roar into Punta Gorda Airport in Punta Gorda on March 29 and 30. This year’s show offers new and unique performers, exhibits and displays. Don’t miss seeing exciting and death-defying stunts performed by some of the best pilots in the business.
This Week in Aviation History February 2nd 1858
The earliest successful balloon flight recorded in Australia was by William Dean in 1858. His balloon was gas-filled and travelled 30 km with two people aboard.
January 29th 1926
John A. Macready set a U. S. altitude record of 38,704 feet in an XC05 A with Liberty 400-horsepower engines
January 29th 1959
The first jet passenger service across the United States is begun by American Airlines using Boeing 707 jet airliners.
Jonathan Lezman Guest Reporter The United States is a vast nation consisting of more than 5.6 million square miles of usable airspace; however, there is a new breed of aircraft soon to enter the National Airspace System (NAS), and it is making headlines – drones. The idea of unmanned aerial vehicles was spawned for military use; however, there are hundreds of applications for civilian use. Although there are arguments surfacing both avenues of drones, they are making a stand for integration by the end of the decade. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has voiced strong concerns for their implementation due to the shear concern for maintaining the safest and most efficient airspace in the world. Drone technology is highly sophisticated, and yet finding spots for them in the NAS has become difficult to overcome. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles have numerous applications. However, many Americans and activist groups feel they would
compromise their right to privacy by breaking many Constitutional Amendments. Police forces want to delegate drone usage for
operate day in and day out. The biggest problem is “see and avoid.” Because drones are operated unmanned, there will always be a lag
run, Jeff Bezos showed you a run,” Toscano said. “He showed you what this technology will be able to do. But there is a lot of crawling
Photo Courtesy: Staff Sgt. Brian Ferguson A MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle prepares to land after a mission in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. The Reaper has the ability to carry both precision-guided bombs and air-to-ground missiles.
search and seizure of unlawful persons who are trying to out run, or evade arrest; however, does the average American want aerial spy footage taken right above their houses? The FAA is tasked with a time frame by September 2015. The FAA has nineteen months to create an action plan on how to adopt drones into the NAS where thousands of commercial, military, and general aviation aircraft
in control. Whether it is via microwave or satellite waves, taking the pilot out of the cockpit will always yield unfavorable to reaction time and visibility. Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos recently touted drones for delivering packages. But Michael Toscano, CEO of Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), believes Bezos’ dream is still far off. “If it was a crawl, walk,
and walking to do before we get there.” Crop dusting has been used in the United States for decades, and drone technology would allow unmanned aerial vehicles to perform precision agricultural maneuvers and techniques to optimize crop harvesting and production. Consequently, better crops means lower prices at the supermarket and healthier alternatives being readily
available year round. Better crops also mean the labor force will grow in order to maintain proficiency and efficiency in feeding America. Drone technology could very well revolutionize America’s heartland so that feeding America becomes easier and easier. “Farmers know how many people are on their property, and crops don’t mind being watched from the skies so farming is a good place to start with so people can see the benefits,” he said. A report from the AUVSI estimated that integrating drones into U.S. airspace will amount to economic activity of $82.1 billion between 2015 and 2025, creating more than 70,000 jobs. Nearly 90% of known potential markets for UAS are precision agriculture and public safety. Whether drones will be flying over your head (or right behind you on final approach) in the near future or not, UAS technology will leave a lasting impact on America’s airspace, bringing it into the 21st century.
Dreamliner in the News Airbus Variant to Hit Markets This Year
Suzanne Fernandes Copy Editor The Boeing Dreamliner promised better and efficient aviation travel with lesser fuel consumption (savings of 20 percent) and reduced maintenance, but it is no secret that the aircraft has been facing battery issues. A battery fire grounded all 787s in service for 3 months in 2013 forcing Boeing to redesign the Lithium-ion battery being used aboard the aircraft. It now has a tougher containment box and a metal exhaust tube to vent fumes and gases outside the jet incase the battery overheats. So, has the issue being completely solved? Not according to Japan Airlines where a maintenance crew spotted smoke coming from the main battery of the airplane earlier this month. The battery cell on this particular aircraft, according to maintenance, showed signs of melting two hours prior to the plane’ departure. Mike Fleming, Vice President for the 787 support and services, confirmed this single-cell failure in the battery on another customer’s airplane as well, but he
Suzanne Fernandes Copy Editor Photo Courtesy: José A. Montes Boeing 787 Dreamliner landing at Madrid-Barajas airport.
also said that both the containment box and the overboard vent system worked as they were supposed to. There has been no inflight battery failure since this redesign. While the battery issue may have been solved, other issues clouding the Dreamliner’s game changing aviation career include reliability of flight controls, particularly electrical components. What people may not know, is that before the battery issues were discovered as problematic, the Dreamliner’ electrical components were suspected of faults. It is currently undergoing a survey by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Some reported and unreported incidents claim the airplane’s electrical panel was emanating smoke causing the panel to be replaced by the airline’s maintenance depart-
ment. While the credibility of Boeing is being questioned by certain airlines, the company still delivers 10 jets a month as Boeing targeted. The better news is that Boeing is adding many contract workers at its plant in South Carolina to deal with production problems for the dreamliner jets. Even Boeing is not satisfied with where they wanted the aircraft to be, but they are working hard at increasing the Dreamliner’s reliability. Presently, the manufacturing giant deems that the Dreamliner is 98 percent reliable. This can be understood as two out of every 100 flights are grounded due to mechanical problems. So, for all those Boeing fans, let’s hope 2014 brings about that much needed improvement for the Dreamliner the world is waiting for.
What do you think about the Airbus A350800 variant being stretched? Stretched to fit 300 people does not seem like a bad idea, does it? The Airbus A350-800 program that progressed slowly through the years, seems to be heading in a new direction. Airbus plans to produce the A350-800 eventually but in a different design than planned. A different design will enable it to be larger and more economical, according to the manufacturer. Airbus has been lobbying its customers to drop the -800 contract for a larger -900 and -1000 deal. Which would push the -800 entry-into-service date to around 2020. This move suggests that Airbus wants to use the available production resources for the larger versions of the A350 that will ultimately generate a higher revenue. Specifications wise, the
A350-800 carries 276 passengers being 60.5 meters long with a range of 8250 nautical miles. The -900 will carry 315 passengers being 66 meters long. Whatever changes are decided by the company, it is made clear by John Leahy, Chief Operating Officer for Customers at Airbus, that there will be no new aircraft in this size category but just a smaller version of the -900. There is definitely pressure from the airlines following the success of the A330neo concept. While all the three variants of the A350 were launched in 2006, the A350-900 is scheduled to make first service in the first half of this year. Following the -900, the -1000 is slated for entry into service in 2017. Interestingly, all variants will also be offered as corporate models by wholly owned subsidiaries, Airbus Executive and private aviation. I for one, am thrilled for these variants to set foot in the market. Are you?
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TDRS-L Continued from A1 >> Space Shuttle Challenger. That craft became the start of the first generation of the TDRS program continued through 1995. Seven spacecraft were built, the second of which was lost in the Challenger explosion on Jan. 28, 1986. Twenty-eight years ago on the day this newspaper hits the stands. The second generation of TDRS launched between the years of 2000 to 2002. It was comprised of three spacecraft, TDRS H, I and K. Each was launched aboard shuttles from our Shuttle program. They continue to operate along with much of the first generation, which has been in service for quite some time. TDRS-L is the first craft of the Third Generation to launch. On the launch pad, TDRS-L weighs around 7,615 pounds. After launch into orbit, the module will be powered by solar cell arrays which can generate 3,220 watts of power. During a solstice, Nickel-hydrogen batteries will take over to power the module. The TDRS spacecraft used the Boeing Space Systems 601 bus. The body is composed of two modules: the primary structure that carries all launch vehicle loads and contains
the propulsion subsystem, bus electronics and battery packs and a structure of honeycomb shelves that hold the communications equipment, electronics and isothermal heat pipes. Reflectors, antenna feeds and solar arrays mount directly to the payload module, and antenna configurations can be placed on three faces of the bus. The TDRS-L will replenish the aging constellation of satellites, some of which are entering their 3rd decade of operation, and allow NASA’s Space Network to continue to provide services to its user community. TDRS K, L and M will ensure that spaceto-ground communication support will be available for years to come. As for me, it was my first time visiting KSC as a photographer and reporter for The Avion Newspaper. It was the first time I used a professional quality camera for taking pictures. It was a great experience, which I would have never gotten anywhere else other than with The Avion. If what I’ve shared with you sounds like something you might be interested in, then feel free to come to one of our general meetings Tuesdays at 7pm in the Endeavor conference room. You can also stop by the office and talk with us at anytime. Here you can make memories and have experiences which you’ll take with you wherever you go.
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Launch Control Center GPS 2F-5 - Delta IV Feb. 20 @ Time TBD Cape Canaveral AFS SLC-38
CRS 3 - Falcon 9
Feb. 22 @ Time TBD Cape Canaveral AFS SLC-40
AFSPC 4 - Delta IV February @ Time TBD Cape Canaveral AFS SLC-37B
Orbcomm OG 2 Falcon 9
Date and Time TBD Cape Canaveral AFS SLC-40
NROL-67 - Atlas V March 25 @ Time TBD Cape Canaveral AFS SLC-41
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ISS Sightings Jan 29
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6:19am - Visible for four minutes. Max height: 63 degrees. Appears 13 degrees above NW. Disappear 34 degrees above ESE.
Shuttle Spinoff of the Week Vehicle Tracking
Private Pilot Certificates: JORDAN CABOT PEARCE
Instrument Rating Certificate: FEDERICO TOMASO PIERO GIARDINI JOEL CHRISTOPHER ROINAS SEHOON KIM MICHAEL JOHN WILLIAMS Commercial Pilot Certificate: KELSEY LYN TEN HOEVE MICHAEL EDWARD MOORE DEVON DUANE BURRIS MICHAEL DANIEL COBB ANDREW DONGHYUN NAM KRISTIAAN WILLEM HEREIJGERS ALEXANDER MEYBERG TAYLOR DREW BECKETT Commercial Multiengine Add-on Rating: NATHAN ALEXANDER TOWN GREGORY JOHN D'ALESSANDRO SHAWN THOMAS NOWICKI Commercial Single Engine Add-on Rating: THOMS HENRY HILL ESCUDERO III
Flight Instructor Airplane Certificate: BROOKS SHANNON DAVIS
Tracking information originally used onboard Space Shuttle missions now helps track vehicles on Earth. This commercial spinoff allows vehicles to transmit a signal back to a home base. Municipalities today use the software to track and reassign emergency and public works vehicles. It also is used by vehicle fleet operations, such as taxis, armored cars and vehicles carrying hazardous cargo.
This Week in Space History
January 28, 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger Explodes, 7 Astronauts die January 31, 1971 Apollo 14 is launched February 1, 2003 Space shuttle Columbia is destroyed during reentry; 7 Astronauts die
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Men’s Track & Field Hit Four Qualifying Standards at ERAU Challenge Brianne Wigley ERAU Athletics
Wednesday WTEN vs Florida State College Daytona Beach, Fla. 3:30 p.m. Basketball vs Northwood Daytona Beach, Fla. 7:00 p.m.
Thursday No Games
Friday Track vs Bob Pollock Invitational Clemson, S.C.
Saturday Baseball vs Webber International Babson Park, Fla. 1:00 p.m. WTEN vs Tampa Daytona Beach, Fla. 1:00 p.m. Baseball vs William Carey Babson Park, Fla. 3:30 p.m. Basketball vs Florida Memorial Miami Gardens, Fla. 7:00 p.m.
Sunday MGOLF vs Eastern FL. St. College Melbourne, Fla.
Monday MGOLF vs Eastern FL. St. College Melbourne, Fla.
The Embry-Riddle men's track & field team was in action today in the ERAU Indoor/Outdoor Challenge at the ERAU Track & Field Complex. Four Eagles hit NAIA qualifying standards in the second meet of the 2014 indoor season. In the field, Richard Maku hit an "A" standard and broke the school record winning the triple jump with a mark of 14.32m. Angel Parra broke the school record in the weight throw placing in second with a mark of 16.49m. Zachery Farner hit a new personal-record with a 12.25m mark in the shot put. In the pole vault, Kameron Turner tied his personal-record and hit a "B" standard with a vault of 4.70m. Max Breier set a new personal-record placing in second with a vault of 4.55m. On the track, the men's 4x800m relay team (Andrew Carpenter, Zachary Kraus, Alec Hernandez and Jamin Mays) hit a "B" standard with a time of
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7:54.62 barely missing out on an "A" standard by .06 seconds. In the 3000m, Vin-
cent Bett placed in second with a time of 8:51.03 and Matt Graves hit a personal-record with a 9:18.13.
Freshman Paul McKenna hit a "B" standard in the 5000m with a time of 15:03.00.
Three Eagle Women Hit Standards at ERAU Indoor/ Outdoor Challenge Brianne Wigley ERAU Athletics The ERAU women's track & field team was in action today at the ERAU Indoor/ Outdoor Challenge at the ERAU Track & Field Complex. Three Eagles hit NAIA qualifying standards in the second meet of the 2014 indoor season. Freshman Maite Moscoso started the meet out with a bang by shattering the outdoor school record and hitting an automatic qualifying standard in the 3000m racewalk with a time of 14:51.60. Senior Ellie Staker hit an automatic qualifying standard and broke the school record in the 1000m win-
ning the event in a time of 2:53.72. Senior Kristina Kendrick hit a "B" standard in the 400m winning the event in 59.55. Marina LeVine placed second in the 600m with a time of 1:41.48, and came in second in the 800m with a time of 2:32.46. Jaena Smith set a new personal-record in the 3000m with a time of 12:05.95. Kandice Dixon took second place in the 60m dash with a time of 8.15, and fourth in the 200m dash with a time of 26.84. In the field, Evanna Ramirez placed in fourth in the triple jump with a mark of 9.91m.
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Last Second Heroics Give Riddler 600th Career Win as ERAU Men’s Basketball Downs Warner vs Embry-Riddle: 59 Ryan Mosher ERAU Athletics Dalton Barnes' layup hung on the rim for a split second before falling through with 1.2 seconds left in the ICI Center on Saturday night. 1.2 seconds later Embry-Riddle Head Coach Steve Ridder celebrated his 600th career victory as the No. 3 Eagles came from behind to survive an upset bid from Warner, 59-58. The win comes 823 games into Ridder's career, making him the second-fastest NAIA coach to reach the 600-win plateau. The Eagles (19-2, 8-1) trailed by as many as 10 points to the Royals (9-11, 2-7), including a one-
Warner: 58 point deficit with 41 seconds left, but Barnes' bucket with less than two seconds on the clock sealed the victory for Embry-Riddle. Embry-Riddle got 17 points from the freshman Barnes, including the last six Eagle points of the contest to down a depleted Warner side that suited up just eight players and played only seven. Embry-Riddle had to battle through 15 turnovers and a 39-percent shooting effort to win its 19th game of the 2013-14 season and keep pace with St. Thomas in the league standings.. ERAU will play host to No. 7 Northwood on Wednesday, Jan. 29 at 7 p.m.
Warner scored the first points of the game via an and-one by Brandon Poore, pushing the advantage to 12-4 on a Warren Hall three-pointer with 15:53 left in the first, leading to Ridder bringing in five Eagles off the bench at the next dead ball. The Eagle backups cut the deficit to 16-11 on a Reed Ridder trey, but a quick 5-0 run by the Royals kept the visitors in front by double figures. Andy Schleitwiler hit a shot from deep as the Warner lead shrunk to seven and after the ERAU starters returned to the floor Jason Powell's jumper in the paint brought the score to 21-16 in favor of WU. A 11-2 Eagle run that started with three minutes remaining in the period gave Embry-Riddle a 27-26 lead, capped by a Ridder fastbreak jumper off a DeForest Carter pass. However, Antonio Ansley, who scored 13 points in the half, hit a three at the buzzer to reclaim the lead for
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Warner at 29-27. The Royals kept the Blue and Gold at bay for the first four minutes of the second half, but a Barnes layup and Powell three-pointer gave Embry-Riddle a two-point lead at 35-33. The Eagles grew their lead to four when Cesar Pastrana converted a pair of free throws with 13 minutes left, but a quick 6-0 run by Warner put the visitors in front, 40-38. Two Powell free throws sparked a 9-0 run by Embry-Riddle as Powell, Carter and Ridder connected on shots over the next 60 seconds, but again the Royals answered, this time with a 7-0 run that knotted the game at 47-47 with nine minutes remaining. The Eagles held a lead of no more than five over the next eight minutes, but were unable to put the Royals away and Mitch Rice's triple with 41 seconds left gave the Royals a chance at the upset. Carter missed a jumper
with 21 seconds. but following a defensive rebound and Eagle foul, Josh Ellis missed the front-end of a one-andone, allowing the Eagles another chance to claim the lead. With 11 seconds left, Barnes missed a contested layup and again Ellis rebounded and was fouled. Fortunately for the Eagles, Ellis' free throw had the same result as his earlier try, giving ERAU one final shot at the win. Carter found Barnes on the right side of the floor and the Port Orange, Fla. native drove to the baseline before laying in the game-winner. The subsequent Royals' in-bounds pass was deflected as the Eagles held on for the 59-58 decision. Barnes recorded a double-double of 17 points and 10 rebounds, the first of his collegiate career, while Ridder was the only other Eagle to score in double figures at 10. Carter scored nine
points and dished out six assists while the Eagles dominated the boards 45-26. Hall led all scorers with 19 for Warner as Ansley finished with 13 points, none in the second half, and Rice collected 10 points for the Royals. Ridder, who is in his 25th season at the helm of the Embry-Riddle men's basketball program, became just the fifth active NAIA II Head Coach to win 600 career games. Under Ridder's guidance, the Eagles have claimed 18 Sun Conference titles and made 13 trips to the NAIA National Tournament, with the ultimate prize of a national championship coming in 1999-00. Ridder's winning percentage of .729 ranks second amongst active NAIA II coaches with 600 victories. Ridder's 100th, 200th, 300th, 400th, 500th and 600th wins have all come four years apart with the last 100 coming in just 133 games.
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