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United Nations Space Week Micah Knight Managing Editor
Photo Courtesy: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Institute prepares to relocate from Miami, Fla. to Daytona Beach, Fla. in 1965. The University is celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Operation Bootstrap with a host of activities and events on Friday, Oct. 9.
Embry-Riddle to Celebrate 50 Years in Daytona Beach Michael Nisip Business Manager Back when gas was $0.31/gallon and The Beatles were on “pop” radio, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Institute filed a flight plan from Miami to Daytona Beach with Jack R. Hunt as PIC (President In Command). Codename - Operation Bootstrap, the mission was to relocate the entire institution to Daytona Beach. Fifty years after the original Operation Bootstrap, Embry-Riddle continues to throttle up its efforts to remain the premier aviation and aerospace university. Today, our undergraduate aerospace engineering program has been ranked No. 1 in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report for the past 16 years in a row, and our aeronautical science program is the largest in the nation – as large as the other top 10 U.S. collegiate flight programs combined. Today, we are limitless. Jack R. Hunt was a leader and visionary. His goals for ERAI included improvement of facilities, consolidation of resources (which were then spread among three different loca-
tions), and enrollment expansion. Hunt was considering accreditation for the school by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, something relatively rare for a technical institution. A clearly defined campus would most certainly be a prerequisite for attaining accreditation. Also during this time, Dade County Port Authority announced its decision to close Tamiami Airport, then home of Embry-Riddle’s flight operations. Coupling Hunt’s desire for accreditation with Tamiami’s imminent shutdown, the desire to relocate transformed into a necessity. As Hunt considered new locations, climate was a principal factor, and he was adamant to keep ERAI in Florida. After the Trustees met with representatives from five different cities deemed appropriate for relocation, they decided to move to the Daytona Beach area. Daytona Beach was selected because it was in the “Space Triangle of Daytona – Orlando – Cape Kennedy” as Hunt would refer to it. This “Space Triangle” was effectively a region of booming growth for aviation/aerospace industry and technology. The Trustees’ decision was solid-
ified through overwhelming community support for the relocation. Twenty-four hours after departing for Miami, a convoy of 31 trucks arrived in Daytona Beach with everything ERAI owned. The contents of these trucks would form the roots and framework of Embry-Riddle in the Daytona Beach area. This massive movement of man and machine would become known as “Operation Bootstrap.” Students, faculty, staff and alumni are all invited to Operation Bootstrap 2.0 – a celebration to propel the University forward and an opportunity to pay tribute to the visionaries who established the Daytona Beach Campus. Operation Bootstrap 2.0 will feature a variety of events, some of which include a largest-ever campus group photo, the Inaugural Riddle Run Around, and a fireworks show. The party starts at the Connolly Quad on Oct. 9, when ERAU closes early at 3 p.m., including classes! The Avion Newspaper thanks the University Communications Department for the use of their content, in contribution for this article.
Friday, Oct. 9 Events on the Connolly Quad All students, faculty, staff, alumni and families are invited. Activities include pull-a-plane, a zipline, oozeball, and a photo booth. Graduates are invited to stop by the alumni tent for hors d’oeuvres and drinks.
All University Operations Cancelled (including classes) 3:00 Pre-party 3:00 to 4:00 Largest-Ever Campus Group Photo 4:00 Raffle for Rides (University 1928 Waco Biplane & Matt Chapman’s new Extra 330 LX) 4:00 to 4:20 Activities, Games, Scavenger Hunt and Crafts 4:30 to 6:30 Concert 6:30 to 7:30 Fireworks 7:30
Oct. 4 through Oct. 10 is World Space Week! According to their website, World Space Week is “an international celebration of science and technology, and their contribution to the betterment of the human condition.” WSW was established in 1999 at the United Nations General Assembly in an effort to highlight space around the globe. This effort has been quite successful, as World Space Week has grown each year, and is sponsored by many large companies that produce spacecraft such as Lockheed Martin, Airbus Space and Defense, and Orbital ATK. World Space Week had over 1,600 events in 72 nations last year, and this year is anticipated to have more. This year there are over 440 events in the United States, including one held on the ERAU campus on Wednesday, Oct. 7, sponsored by the Commercial Space Operations department. NASA is hosting a series of events including Rocket Garden Tours, an Astronaut Encounter, and an event celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Space Shuttle Atlantis. The dates for World Space Week are in honor of the launch of Sputnik, the first man-made satellite to be launched, on Oct. 4, 1957, and the signing of the Outer Space Treaty (or in its entirety, the Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies) on Oct. 10, 1967. The Outer Space Treaty bans any nation from placing weapons of mass destruction in space or from making claim to any land or area off of Earth, making space and the bodies therein free for anybody to explore. In honor of World Space Week, The Avion’s Industry & Technology section is entirely devoted to Space Content from various organizations and departments on campus. To find more information about World Space Week, an event near you, or if you want to sponsor an event of your own next year, visit www.worldspaceweek.org.
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Sierra Routledge Correspondent Drones may be a viable option for protecting the future of sea turtles. While in Daytona Beach there are simply roped- off turtle nests, drones are now circling the coast of Morro Ayuta Beach, Mexico in an effort to protect sea turtles and their eggs. Threatened by egg robbers known as “hueveros”, sea turtle nests have been protected by soldiers for years, but the
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drones are a new addition this nesting season. The demand for the eggs is driven by a deep rooted culture of consuming them. While the practice has been banned since the late 1900s, the black market still remains strong due to claims of aphrodisiac qualities, generational turtle soup recipes, and tourist curiosity. In fact, the demand is so high, an anonymous Discovery News source claims that “the robbers storm the beach by the dozens on horse-
back, wielding machetes and sometimes guns,” a practice that is hard to imagine outside of the Wild Wild West. The drones were donated to the conservation effort by Mexico’s College of Environmental Engineers. The drones feature six rotors, camera equipment, and a GPS system. Conservationists hope the drones will be able to offer aerial support to ground troops by providing them with data containing the whereabouts of hueveros, including the
thieves’ movements along the beach. The institution of drones for sea turtle conservation highlights another important usage for drones in the future. While we have long heard about their militant and business practicalities, an effort to save the lives of a dwindling marine species is innovative and welcomed. This practice may prove useful for other conservation efforts with the hopes of eliminating unlawful treatment of animals and poaching.
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FOLLOWING THE LEGACY WITH AMELIA ROSE EARHART Date:
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
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SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS
Amelia Rose Earhart
Amelia Rose Earhart was named in honor of Amelia Earhart, one of the most famous female aviators, and continues Amelia’s pioneering ways. Amelia Rose has dedicated her work to helping young women learn to fly through scholarships and educational STEM opportunities as president of the Fly with Amelia Foundation. She will discuss her efforts to raise the profile of women in aviation through her foundation and her honorary 24,300 nautical mile flight around the globe. A question and answer session will follow.
Upcoming Events October 26: Ann Romney Nov. 10: Former CIA Operative Valerie Plame
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IN THIS TOGETHER WITH ANN ROMNEY Date:
Monday, October 26, 2015
Time:
7 p.m; doors open at 6 p.m.
Where:
Lemerand Auditorium, Willie Miller Instructional Center at Embry-Riddle; overflow viewing rooms will be available with open seating
SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER
Ann Romney
Ann Romney has experienced first-hand the political life as wife of former presidential candidate and governor of Massachusetts, Mitt Romney. Mrs. Romney, author of In this Together, discusses her memoirs, life, and politics with Marc Bernier. A question and answer session will occur, followed by a book signing.
Upcoming Events Nov. 10: Former CIA Operative Valerie Plame View the President’s Speaker Series schedule at: erau.edu/speakers
ENTRY IS FREE | All events start at 7 p.m. in the Willie Miller Instructional Center
MY LIFE AS A SPY WITH VALERIE PLAME Date:
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
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Where:
Lemerand Auditorium, Willie Miller Instructional Center at Embry-Riddle; overflow viewing rooms will be available with open seating
SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER
Former CIA Covert Operative and author Valerie Plame discusses her book, Fair Game, the nuclear deal with Iran, and politics with Marc Bernier. A question and answer session will occur, followed by a book signing.
Valerie Plame
View the Spring 2016 President’s Speaker Series schedule at: erau.edu/speakers
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Kristy Quaranto Dir. of Internal Affairs The Executive Board is launching a new SGA initiative called the “Word on the Street.” This is a program that allows students the opportunity to submit administrative questions and/or concerns or possible rumors they have heard spreading throughout campus. The Executive Board
would like to help answer as many student questions and concerns about the University as they can. This type of communication is especially important during the University’s time of administration changes and large construction projects. The “Word on the Street” box is located at the SGA Front Desk. If you fill out a short slip with your name, email
address, and the question, concern, or rumor you have heard, the SGA Executive Board will work its hardest, utilizing their resources to find you the answer or truth to your concern. Please stop by and help the SGA help you! For additional questions or concerns, please contact the SGA Director of Internal Affairs at sgadia@erau.edu.
There is an open position for a College of Business Representative. Stop by the SGA for an application and to find out more information.
Get to Know your SGA Jordan Foster Director of External Affairs Senior/ Unmanned Aircraft System Science Hi everyone! My name is Jordan Foster. I am from Raleigh, North Carolina and absolutely love calling it home! I am a senior majoring in Unmanned Aircraft Systems Science with a minor in Business Administration. I hope to someday work for Southwest Airlines or a large UAS company. Throughout my time at ERAU, I have strived to be as involved on campus as possible. Currently, I am a part of Greek life and O-team. I am also a University 101 Peer Mentor and a member on the Student Union Advisory board, as well as working at Embry-Riddle Worldwide and am now your Director of External Affairs for the Student Government Association. Some of my favorite things to do include baking, attempting crafts, and watching Netflix. I am a huge Green Bay Packers fan (GO PACK GO!) as well as NC State University. I love almost all food but my favorites are Italian, Mexican, brownies, gelato and ice cream (no, they are not the same thing). I am obsessed with animals, and my dog Nala is my best friend. As your Director of External Affairs, I am responsible for keeping communication open between the SGA and students and other departments on campus. It is my goal to make the SGA more open and inviting for student’s ideas and concerns. I look forward to helping improve our University and making it the best it can be for our students. Please feel free to contact me at sgadea@erau.edu or stop by the SGA office if you have any questions! See you around, and Go Eagles!
United Launch Alliance (ULA) has reached their 100 mission with the Morelos-3 satellite launch that was held on October 2. The Satellite was launched on top of an Atlas V rocket at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station from launch complex-41. The Morelos satellite is part of Mexico’s Mexsat constellation of satellites. The satellites provide communications for Mexico’s national security, rural zones, and to improve Mexico’s 3G communication services to various mobile terminals.
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Airshow Center NAS Jax Air Show
Jacksonville, FL Oct. 24-25, 2015 • At the NAS Jax Air Show, you will witness thrills like never before from a variety of military and civilian demonstrations. The grand finale will be the Navy’s flight demonstration team: The Blue Angels. (www.nasjaxairshow.com) _________
Stuart Air Show
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thrilling performances by nationally known performers as well as interesting and historical static displays of aircraft and vehicles. (www.stuartairshow.com) ________
NAS Pensacola Open House Pensacola, FL Nov. 6-8, 2015
• Friday Night Air Show, complete with night time aircraft and performers capped off by the largest fireworks display in the Pensacola area. On Saturday, enjoy the day air show filled with high-flying performers. (www.naspensacolaairshow.com) _________
Valkaria Air Fest Valkaria, FL Nov. 7-8, 2015
• Hosted by Valkaria Airport, the VALKARIA AIR FEST pays homage to the spirit of Aviation Enthusiasts from all over the world. The best of the best, world-class aerobatic pilots, create a breath-taking performance year after year.
This Week in Aviation History October 6, 1908
Wilbur Wright and a French writer make the first passenger flight of over one hour.
October 7, 1995
First flight of the Learjet 45.
October 8, 1972
Grumman F-14A Tomcat fighter enters service.
October 9, 1999
Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird makes its final flight after the aircraft set scores of speed and altitude records in decades of service.
October 11, 1968
The fifth prototype of the US Navy F-111B crash lands, stopping the project dead.
October 12, 2011
Introduction of the Boeing 747-800 Freighter with Cargolux (747-8F)
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ERAU Launches Suborbital Space Flight Simulator Laura Mayor Suborbital Space Flight Simulator – PR Over this past summer, Embry-Riddle’s first ever Space Flight Simulator was born. It is called the Suborbital Space Flight Simulator, and it includes its very own Mission Control Center Academic Laboratory. These two parts will be integrated to provide students from different departments with many research opportunities. The user will be able to fly a spacecraft into the mesosphere and research noctilucent clouds in a low orbit environment while wearing a fully pressurized space suit. All of this is done while communicating with the MCC (Mission Control Center), which will be manned by students from the Applied Aviation Sciences Department (Aerospace and Occupational Safety, Commercial Space Operations, Air Traffic Management, and Meteorology). The simulator will also be used as part of the astronaut
training program facilitated by the PoSSUM (Polar Suborbital Science in the Upper AtMosphere) Academy. The PoSSUM Academy is a week-long training program, taking place from Oct. 6 to Oct. 10, which will provide high-school and undergraduate students with an unforgettable experience and the knowledge to become an astronaut. According to Gavin James, a student at Embry-Riddle participating in this year’s PoSSUM academy, “there is no other program in the world that will give the student the handson training opportunity to prepare them for a true scientific mission outside of the Earth’s atmosphere, and be the difference we need the next generation to be in order to take mankind one step further”. Gavin is a senior at Embry-Riddle completing a dual degree in Commercial Space Operation and Interdisciplinary Studies with minors in Space Studies, Physics, Human Factors, Computational Mathematics, and
Dr. Tony Cortes, center, Chair of the Applied Aviation Sciences Dept., poses for a photo with his colleagues in front of the Suborbital Flight Simulator.
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Aerospace Life Sciences. During this year’s World Space Week (Oct. 4 to Oct. 10), Embry-Riddle will gladly welcome the twelve scientist-astronaut candidates participating in PoSSUM Academy. These lucky individuals will be trained on various subjects including high G environment,s spacesuit operations, and life support systems. Former NASA astronauts
who bring their vast experience into the learning environment will instruct this advanced training. On Oct. 9, an industry meetand-greet will provide Embry-Riddle students the opportunity to speak with experts in the field. PoSSUM Academy is just the start of all the amazing things that the Suborbital Space Flight Simulator will bring to our commu-
nity. The intent is that its usage will be incorporated into the coursework of students shortly, giving them an understanding of real-life scenarios while using the MCC. We have seen interest from faculty, students, researchers, and even the media about the SSFS. We hope that in the very near future, Embry-Riddle will have its own space Institute.
“Houston, We Have Graduates.” Gwen Mazzotta CSO Student This December, the Commercial Space Operations (CSO) degree program will launch its first three graduates! Brittoney Green, Tara Halt and I will see if we have “the right stuff ” to make it in the space world. Truthfully, I am positive the CSO program and faculty have done an excellent job in preparing us for this exciting moment. The CSO degree program is still in its infancy, yet space nerds have come
out in full force to shatter projections of enrollment as numbers continue to grow with each semester. Still, many people, even on this campus, are not sure of what CSO means. CSO students are all too familiar with hearing the question, "what exactly is Commercial Space Operations?" Perhaps it is so difficult to define because the commercial space industry is interdisciplinary in itself. The CSO degree program showcases this through a mixed curriculum, which fills the gap between the
two extremes of engineering and business. All students take courses in international space policy and law, spaceflight operations and training, commercial spaceflight regulation and licensing of launch vehicles and launch sites, space operations planning and hazard analysis, project management, human factors, satellite and spacecraft systems, and others. Clearly a lot is involved in the space industry, and the growth of commercial and private space continues to be multifaceted as well.
Students and faculty have received encouragement from the industry and government that the CSO program comes at a perfect time. As commercial and private space continues to grow, all players realize that the "name of the game" of space is changing; space is a business now more than ever. CSO addresses the inevitable gaps that are created by these changes, as government and industry rely on each other for different things now, and competition and money are the
ultimate focus. Yet, whether a CSO student wants to go on to contribute to the development of federal regulations for commercial human space flight, become a program manager at SpaceX, or self-start a space flight participant training company, they can find a place in the growing commercial and private space industry. There will be challenges, but there is no doubt that CSO graduates will go on to do some pretty amazing things in the years to come. Go CSO!
Congratulations Dr. Erik Seedhouse! Scott Weintraub CSO Student Organization Representative We would like to congratulate Dr. Erik Seedhouse on publishing his newest book, “Microgravity and Vision Impairments in Astronauts.” Erik is an Assistant Professor in the College of Applied Aviation Sciences and has authored 20 books. Before joining the world of academia, Erik
was a soldier in the 2nd Battalion Parachute Regiment where he spent plenty of time jumping from C130s. After joining academics, he earned a Master's degree in Medical Science at Sheffield University, where he paid his way through by winning prize money in 100km ultradistance running races. His athletic accomplishments include a 3rd place in the World 100km Championships, winning the
World Endurance Triathlon Championships in both 1995 and 1996, the World Double Ironman Championships title, and winning the infamous Decatriathlon, which consists of a 38km swim, a 1800km bike and a 422km run. In 1996, Dr. Seedhouse once again returned to academia to pursue his Ph.D. at the German Space Agency's Institute of Space Medicine. While earning his
degree, he found time to win the Ultraman Hawaii and the European Ultraman Championships. Not only has Erik excelled in academia, but due to his athletic accomplishments, he has been featured in dozens of magazines and television interviews, and in 1997, GQ magazine named him the ‘Fittest Man in the World'. In 1999, Erik retired from being a professional athlete and began his
post-doctoral studies at Simon Fraser University's School of Kinesiology. In his spare time, he began skydiving, climbing mountains, and earned his pilot's license. Dr. Seedhouse was one of the final 30 candidates in the Canadian Space Agency’s 2008/2009 Astronaut Recruitment Campaign. Let’s all give Dr. Erik Seedhouse a warm welcome and congratulations on his achievements.
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Society 4 S.P.A.C.E.
Skye Schwartz Society 4 S.P.A.C.E.
We are Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Society 4 Space Privatization And Commercial Exploration, or Society 4 S.P.A.C.E. for short. Founded in the fall of 2007, the Society 4 S.P.A.C.E. has become ERAU’s space organization! With over 75 active members, we continue to grow and learn each and every semester. The Society 4 S.P.A.C.E’s mission focuses on conducting
research, hosting events, and raising awareness. Our main goal is to educate the minds of today on tomorrow’s challenges. We are heavily invested in research. Currently, we have three active research projects. The first is our Atmospheric Weather Balloon for Near Space Research. The Atmospheric Weather Balloon for Near Space Research is a small cube that will tether to an eight-foot diameter helium balloon. Inside the cube are multiple sensors that
will record key data as it ascends and descends through the different layers of Earth’s atmosphere. This massive balloon will be able to carry our cube up to 120,000 feet. Once the balloon bursts, the cube will freefall back to Earth. This project is complete and we are waiting for a launch date. The second research project is the Autonomous Satellite Recovery Vehicle or ASVR. The ASVR is a machine, styled after a quadcopter,
that was designed with folding arms. Attached to the ASRV are numerous sensors that acquire data including temperature, humidity, pressure, wind direction and many other functions of the atmosphere. Our third project is our newest project; it is a collaboration between ERAU and NASA. The Society 4 S.P.A.C.E. will be helping them develop a propulsion system for a drone being developed by NASA, as well as testing it. The basic idea of Mars
exploration is to map the lava tunnels that NASA could use to build a city under the surface protecting it from harmful cosmic radiation. We look forward to working with NASA on this project. The Society 4 S.P.A.C.E. thrives off of encouragement and the passion to learn. Whether it is building a hotel in space or sending the first person to Mars, the Society 4 S.P.A.C.E. will help pave the road for space privatization and commercial exploration.
Mobile Extreme Environment Research Station Skye Schwartz Budget/ Outreach MEERS The Mobile Extreme Environment Research Station (MEERS) is a student-run project to design and build a mobile laboratory made out of a 31-foot 1976 Airstream trailer for the purpose of testing and advancing space technologies. The primary goal of this unique project is to employ solar power generation, aeroponics (a food-growth process using fertilizer-infused water mist to nourish plant roots without the need for soil) and water filtration/reclamation to create a “stand alone” facility that can operate for at least two weeks without resupply. When complete, MEERS will provide crew quarters for four individuals, a galley, hygiene facilities, and
workstations to facilitate data collection, science, and communication with an offsite MEERS Mission Control Center (MCC). Because MEERS is mobile, the facility can be transported to any location in the United States to support research. MEERS has involved over 100 students from Human Factors, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aviation Maintenance Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and many more through, class-related projects. Outside of class, over 20 students volunteer their time and effort to renovate MEERS, develop marketing and fundraising efforts, and submit to local and national scientific conferences. Join us in this oneof-a-kind opportuni-
ty to promote student research in habitat design and space technologies and inspire
generations of future space researchers. Faculty Advisor: Dr. Jason Kring, Depart-
Ever since I was four years old, I was set on being a famous singer. No questions asked, that was what I wanted to do. There was no changing my ways. Just as I thought my story could not be changed, it changed in a way that altered my whole view on the world, literally. On March 28, 2013,
my family and I were heading to St. Augustine when my dad mentioned going to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center (KSC). The next thing I know, we were at the gates of KSC. In big blue letters the word “EXPLORE” was sitting on top of the entrance gate, with seven rockets sitting behind it. The moment I walked through the gate and saw those rockets, I knew I had to do that. Now
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This Month in Space History
Oct. 1, 1958
National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) became NASA.
Oct. 1, 1958
William H. Dana reported to work as an engineer at the High Speed Flight Station.
Oct. 8, 1962
William “Gus“ Briegleb, of Sailplane Corporation of America, signs a contract to build the M2- F1 plywood fuselage Jack Taylor/ The Avion Newspaper The Mobile Extreme Environment Research Stations (MEERS) was taken apart and rebuilt by hand by the MEERS Organization for space research.
Astro Skye’s Dream Skye Schwartz Astro Skye
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let me clarify, I did not know what “that” was at that moment. We spent the whole day at KSC meeting the people and astronauts. By the end of the day, I was walking out of KSC in a blue NASA astronaut flight suit. That is what I wanted to do: I wanted to become an astronaut. Two and a half years later, I am at ERAU studying Human Factors and Mechanical Engi-
neering with a focus in Biomechanical Engineering, as well as minoring in Space Studies. I am involved as an officer and member of multiple clubs and organizations, in several projects (some involving NASA), and working towards my ultimate dream of becoming an astronaut. I now manage my website and social media sites, interacting with people from all around the
world sharing my love for and knowledge of space. With over 2,500 followers and growing, Astro Skye has become my life. Follow me on my journey from looking up at the planets and stars to looking back on Earth while standing on Mars! Contact me through skyeschwartz.com, on Facebook at Astro Skye, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, or Vine at Astro_Skye.
Oct. 14, 1947
A Bell XS-1, piloted by USAF Capt. Chuck Yeager, exeeced the speed of sound in history’s first supersonic Flight
Oct. 24, 1968
William. H. Dana makes the 199th, and last, X-15 Flight. He reached a mach speed of 5.38. He reached an altitude of 255,000 feet.
Oct. 26, 1977
The last of 13 captive and free-flight tests with prototype of space shuttle Enterprise during the Approach and Landing Tests
Oct. 30, 1964
Flight Research C enter Chief Pilot Joe Walker gently lifted off fo r the first flight in the Lunar Landing Research Vehicle.
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Embry-Riddle’s Gudrun Johnson, the defensive leader of the women’s soccer team. As a defender she averages 0.67 shots per game and has started all nine games so far.
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Men’s Soccer vs Florida Tech Daytona Beach, Fla. at 7 p.m.
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Friday Women’s Volleyball at No. 17 Palm Beach Atlantic West Palm Beach, Fla. 7 p.m.
Saturday Women’s Volleyball at Barry Miami Shores, Fla. at 4 p.m. Women’s Soccer at Florida Tech Melbourne, Fla. at 7 p.m. Women’s & Men’s CC vs Asics ERAU Classic Daytona Beach, Fla.
Sunday Women’s Golf at Nova Shark Invite Palm Beach, Fla.
Monday Women’s Golf at Nova Shark Invite Palm Beach, Fla.
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Volleyball Bounces Back with 3-1 Victory at Nova Southeastern Michael Pierce ERAU Athletics
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The Embry-Riddle volleyball team knocked off Nova Southeastern on Saturday to earn a split on its first weekend road trip as a provisional member of the Sunshine State Conference. ERAU defeated the Sharks in four sets (21-25, 25-18, 31-29, 25-16) to improve to 10-3 on the season, while NSU falls to 11-4. Evelina Abdurakhmanova led all players with 25 kills and hit .379 with 13 digs. Ana Pajic added 22 kills and nine digs while Amanda Saunders chipped in five kills and four blocks. Sumerr Paxton picked up a team-leading 23 digs and Tamires Ferreira had a solid all-around day, racking up 47 assists, 13 digs, four kills and three blocks. Nova Southeastern won the first set thanks to a 7-0 run that gave the home team a 19-11 lead. ERAU closed the gap to 19-15, but the Sharks eventually took the frame, 25-21. Embry-Riddle rebounded quickly, running out to a 10-2 lead in set two before NSU could find its footing. The Eagles were never really tested at all in the second set as they cruised to a 25-18 win that evened the match.
After the intermission, ERAU maintained its momentum, jumping ahead in 7-3 in the third stanza. The Sharks trimmed the deficit to a single point (109) before the Blue and Gold went on a 5-1 run to regain control of the set, 15-10. Just nine rallies later, Nova Southeastern pulled even at 17-17, setting up a nip-andtuck battle over the final few points of the set. The teams were tied at 18, 19, 21 and 22 before NSU was able to take its first lead of the set at 23-22. An Abdurakhmanova kill brought ERAU even at 23 and a Shark error put the Blue and Gold a point away from winning the set. Nova Southeastern scored on a block to tie the set at 24 and earned set point on a Denvyr Tyler-Palmer kill. Pajic kept the set going with a kill to tie things at 25 and after a Tyler-Palmer kill the Eagle block came to life with back-to-back blocks, first from Erika Hinel and Amanda Saunders and then from Hinel and Ferreira that put ERAU ahead, 27-26. Katie Pyles scored a kill and a block for the Sharks to swing the pendulum back to their side, but a Pajic kill extended the set further. After a Pajic service error, Hinel tied it at 29 with a kill. Abdurakhmanova then
Zach Fedewa/The Avion Newspaper Evelina Abdurakhmanova, Senior, spikes the ball for an Eagle victory.
stepped up with backto-back kills to finally end the set at 31-29. The Eagles started strong in set four, pulling ahead by a score of 10-4 before the Sharks called timeout. After ERAU scored two more points, Nova Southeastern went on a 4-0 run to cut the lead to 12-8, prompting Gal-
lop to take a timeout of her own. Embry-Riddle quickly recovered and utilized a 5-0 run to push its advantage to 22-12 en route to a 25-16 set four victory. The Eagles are on the road again next weekend, beginning with a match at No. 17 Palm Beach Atlantic on Friday, Oct. 9 at 7 p.m.
Women’s Cross Country First Amongst Non-DI Teams at Floida State Invitational Ryan Mosher ERAU Athletics For the second week in a row, the Embry-Riddle women’s cross country team claimed a team title, this time at the Florida State Invitational as the top team finisher amongst the non-NCAA I participants. The Eagles’ first-place finish marked the highest place ever for the Blue and Gold at the meet. Embry-Riddle put two runners in the top-10 and all five scorers in the top 25 to easily finish first with 57 total points. Alabama-Huntsville finished second, more than 20 points behind the Eagles at 78. Sunshine State Conference schools Florida Tech (5th), Florida South-
ern (6th) and Saint Leo (9th) were also at the race. The Eagles’ total time of 1:37.57.70 was the seventh-best amongst all teams, besting NCAA I squads Stetson, Florida and Miami. Alex Orr and Sarah Edens led the way for Embry-Riddle, finishing fifth and sixth, respectively. Orr’s time of 18:57.20 was the second-fastest she posted in her sophomore campaign. Edens came in right behind Orr at 19:02.70, marking her fourth consecutive top-10 individual finish as a freshman. Marina LeVine’s time of 19:40.60 was good for 13th individually, while Mikaela Hakamaa placed 22nd in 20:04.90, both times just seconds off season-bests for
the pair of Eagles. Alexandria Meneses rounded out the ERAU scorers with a 24th-place finish in 20:12.30, the best time of her career. Josie Gray (20:15.00), Maite Moscoso (20:55.20) and Leanne Ellis (21:05.20) finished 27th, 51st and 56th, respectively, while Eliza Gazda (75th - 21:50.80), Brianna Paczynski (103rd - 22:51.70) and Hayley Lewis (121st 25:09.50) also competed for the Blue and Gold. Both Gray and Moscoso ran season-best times in Tallahassee. “We ran an excellent race today,” Head Coach Mike Rosolino said. “Pretty much everyone that ran this meet last year, ran it faster this year...and this isn’t the easiest course to run. It’s always
nice and rewarding to come home with a trophy.” “We’re looking forward to hosting the Asics Classic next week, defending out home turf and welcoming back alumni to campus,” Rosolino added. Embry-Riddle returns to Daytona Beach to host the annual Asics Embry-Riddle Classic next Saturday, Oct. 10. One of the premier small college races in the state of Florida, the Asics Classic will feature six total races, including collegiate men, collegiate women, high school varsity boys, high school varsity girls and junior varsity boys and junior varsity girls. The collegiate men’s race will begin at 7:30 a.m. with the women’s college race starting at 8:05 a.m.
C3 Sports Haaranen Leads ERAU Women’s Soccer to 1-0 Win Over Tampa October
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Coach Samantha Bohon. “It was a great goal and actually the goalkeeper made a phenomenal save to keep her from getting a second. Erin (Switalski) is doing a good job with Tampa so we knew that it was going to be a tough test for us tonight.” The first half began with both sides struggling to find a rhythm. The Eagles seemed to settle into the match as Haaranen entered the game. She had one of the Eagles best looks at goal in the half as she headed a cross towards the net in the 35th minute but Spartan goalkeeper Sydney Ross saved the shot.
Froshaug came close for the Blue and Gold in the 66th minute. Haaranen sent a through ball that she was able to run onto but Ross scooped it up before Froshaug could get a shot off. In the 78th minute, Haaranen gave the Eagles the 1-0 lead. Stine Naess Berge sent a pass to Haaranen on the left side. With room to run she took off up and into the box where she shot the ball into the far side of the net, just past the outstretched arms of Ross who had come off her line. Haaranen nearly netted a second a few minutes later as she sent a ball sailing to the upper right corner of the net. Ross was just able to tip the ball over her head for an Eagle corner kick. Lynch recorded her sixth clean sheet of the year for the Eagles with seven saves in the 1-0 win. “This was an exciting night
for us, because this was really the first game where we’ve been able to have everybody available. I think we could’ve executed just a little bit better but the effort was there so we’re pleased and really excited for Isa and for this team in get-
ting the win. We’ll prepare again this week for another team that’s towards the top of the conference in FIT.” The Eagles return to action next Saturday, Oct. 10, as they travel down the coast to Melbourne, Fla. to take on Florida Tech at 7pm. The team celebrates the goal scored by Haaranen, Isabelle (15) and the assist from Naess Berge, Stina (3).
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The Embry-Riddle women’s soccer team topped the No. 22 Tampa Spartans 1-0 on Saturday night. This marks the second time the Eagles have beaten a ranked opponent this season. Isabelle Haaranen came off the bench and saw her first action of the season as she netted the only goal of the match in the 78th minute. “Well you couldn’t ask for a more storybook night tonight with Isa coming back in her first game of the season and getting the game winner for us,” said Head
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On the other end of the field, Olivia Lynch came up big in goal for the Blue and Gold. In the final minutes of the first half she made a huge save in a oneon-one situation. Spartan Korey O’Rourke was passed a ball and able to beat the defense. Lynch came off her line to tackle the ball away from O’Rourke’s feet just as she was about to take her shot. In the period, Tampa was limited to shots from long range as the Eagle defense was able to cut off the Spartans attempts. The game remained scoreless at halftime. Just one minute into the second half, Annie Gelnaw nearly took the Eagles ahead on what looked to be a cross attempt. Gelnaw’s ball curved and nearly landed in the back of the net but instead hit the crossbar and was swatted away by Ross.
Men’s Cross Country ERAU Men’s Soccer Places Sixth at Flori- Unable to Solve Sparda State Invitational tans in 4-0 Road Loss
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I thought we ran fairly well today. Especially considering we were undermanned with some sickness and injuries, but several guys stepped up and we ran a smart race today. A lot of our young guys are
starting to learn how to run an 8k race well, and pacewise were good today. Next week will be a tough challenge as we look foward to defending out home turf, but it will be a fune time as well with a bunch of alumni coming back to run at the Asics Classic.
the annual Asics Embry-Riddle Classic next Saturday, Oct. 10. One of the premier small college races in the state of Florida, the Asics Classic will feature six total races, including collegiate men, collegiate women, high school varsity boys, high school varsity girls and junior varsity boys and junior varsity girls. The collegiate men’s race will begin at 7:30 a.m. with the women’s college race starting at 8:05 a.m. For more information on the meet.
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The Embry-Riddle men’s soccer team couldn’t snap its four-game skid on Saturday night at the University of Tampa’s Pepin Stadium, falling to the Spartans, 4-0. The Eagles (1-5) fell behind 3-0 at the break and were outshot 17-7 by Tampa (6-4) as ERAU failed to find the back of the net for the second straight match. Tampa took full advantage of its first shot of the contest as Monty Berrow tallied his first goal of the year in the ninth minute, getting a pass from Zack Soufl and beating the Eagles’ Jeff Bone for an early 1-0 lead. Ali Amiri tried to even
things up a minute later, but his shot sailed high before teammate Daniel Gylfason’s shot also was too tall for the goal in the 13th minute of action. Berrow made it 2-0 in favor of the hosts with a score at the 16:12 mark, this time getting help from Bay Downin’s pass. A couple of corner kicks from Gylfason midway through the first period looked promising, and Jason Van Achteren had a shot turned away by the UT defense in the 26th minute, but Tampa held firm and would go up 3-0 in the 27th minute when Jason Collister pushed a shot past Bone on a Jake Winship pass. ERAU couldn’t get a shot off in the final 20 minutes
of the half and Tampa nearly made it 4-0 right before the break, but Bone came up with a save to keep the deficit at 3-0. The Spartans struck immediately after the whistle to start the second half, increasing their lead to four goals when Chris Campbell scored just 16 seconds into the frame. Moriba Ballah’s shot in the 71st minute was saved by Christian Knight and ERAU managed just two other shots in the second half as UT pocketed the game to snap their own twogame losing streak. Embry-Riddle returns home to host Florida Tech on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. at the ERAU Soccer Stadium.
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The Embry-Riddle men’s cross country team ran at the Florida State Invitational for the seventh time on Friday morning, finishing sixth amongst non-NCAA I schools. The Blue and Gold, running the third of four races in four straight weeks, got two top-10 scores from Andrew Carpenter and Noah Kemp en route to the Eagles’ thirdbest team finish at the annual race. Embry-Riddle - 6th of 12 (Meet Results) The Eagles totalled 154 points in the non-DI portion of the meet, finishing just behind Sunshine State Conference member Florida Tech (152), and well in front of SSC foe Saint Leo (176). ERAU’s total time was 2:18.42.31 and average time was 27:44.46, the ninth-best mark amongst all 19 squads. The Eagles: The sophomore duo of Carpenter (26:38.60) and Kemp (26:42.00) finished seventh and eighth, respectively, amongst
countable non-DI competitors to pace the Eagles. Kemp set a career-best 8k time while James Fell’s time of 28:05.10 put him 39th amongst scorers and third on the ERAU team. Rounding out the Eagle scorers were Calahan Warren(65th - 28:10.20) and John Dennehy (87th - 29:06.40), both times marked season-bests for the freshmen. Andrew Carosi (29:51.60) and Robert Davis (29:56.80) also competed and finished for the Blue and Gold as Davis set a personal-best time in the process. Next Up: Embry-Riddle returns to Daytona Beach to host
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