ELECTIONS ISSUE
| Issue 9 | Volume 143 | Tuesday, March 31, 2015 | theavion.com |
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2015-16 SGA Executive Candidates
Executive hopefuls Abbey Martin (left) as Vice President, Lincoln Kelly (center) as President, and James Wasef (right) as Treasurer.
Executive hopefuls Christina Alford (left) Vice President, Surya Elangovan (center) President, and Mary Brown (right) Treasurer.
Lincoln, Abbey, James
Surya, Christina, Mary
Hello Eagles, My name is Lincoln Kelly, and I am running to be the next SGA President. I have been heavily involved on campus through Greek life, Army ROTC, and most importantly SGA. I have had the pleasure of being the Speaker of the Student Court, a position that has given me a good insight on how the SGA runs, and its potential. With this knowledge I hope to work together with organizations all around campus to make your experience at Embry-Riddle the best it can possibly be. My name is Abbey Martin, and I am running to be the next SGA Vice President. I am sophomore studying Homeland Security and minoring in Cyber Security and International Affairs. Outside of classes, I am a Sister of Alpha Xi Delta and a member of the SGA Executive Board. During my time serving the students thus far, I have assisted in implementation of student ideas to promote campus growth,and also have hosted Council of Presidents on a monthly basis. I have a passion for serving the Embry Riddle community and being a voice for the students, and look forward to what the future has to offer! My name is James Wasef, and I have been apart of the SGA for the past three semesters serving on the Student Finance Board. I am running to be the next SGA Treasur-
er because I believe that with the time I have served on the board I have been able to develop the qualities that would make a remarkable treasurer and serve the students the best. I am a junior in the Aeronautical Science major and minoring in Unmanned Aircraft Systems. I am involved in various organizations including the Orientation Team,the Greek Community and the SGA. Within all these organizations, I have been able to hold positions, develop my own leadership style, and I am able to see things from different perspectives within the Embry-Riddle community. This upcoming school year marks a pivotal time for us here at Embry-Riddle. This will be the year we officially move forward and begin to finalize the new Student Union. As exciting as that sounds, we know many of us are upset, unhappy, and down right angry. This building is suppose to represent everything about us as a student body and a university as a whole, yet it seems to be falling short in every aspect. We understand this concern and we plan to tackle this problem head on by voicing your opinions, your concerns, and getting the Student Union to be the building we want and need. Continued on A4 >>
The Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach campus is going through some critical changes and it requires a strong, approachable executive board to represent its students. This year we would like to focus on an inclusive SGA, where students are part of the decision that we are making as an executive board. We are running together because we believe that we can better the Embry-Riddle community and we share a common passion: to serve the campus community and to listen to any concerns, big or small. Our ticket is built on the foundation of experience, determination and LOVE for this campus. President: Hello Eagles! My name is Surya Elangovan and I have been part of the SGA ever since I stepped foot on this wonderful campus. During my two years here, I joined the First Year Initiative (FYI) and then began exploring different aspects of the school. Since then, I have been a Teaching Assistant, an Emerging Leader, on the Orientation Team, served as the Student Representative to the College of Engineering and for the past semester, worked as the Business Director for our college radio station the WIKD 102.5. As SGA President, I would like to bridge
the gap between students and the SGA and unite us as one single student body that can make decisions collectively, and progress at a rate, faster than we can ever imagine. These decisions will directly relate to the completion of the new Student Union, the Parking Garage and the new Residence Halls. Our motto “Student Concerns Matter” will profoundly come into action here. As President, I am here to represent YOU as a student and to cater to your concerns, opinions and needs about the key buildings that going to considered as cornerstones of our campus for the next 30-40 years. Secondly, I would like to increase the SGA’s overall presence on campus and build long lasting traditions within its students. This would happen by continuing to support athletics and sponsoring all their games so that our students can actively support for no charge and experience the breathtaking performances that our Embry-Riddle Eagles effortlessly put up. Lastly, I would also like to make a personal impact on as many student organizations and clubs as I can by going back to them and stimulating meaningful conversations about what our SGA can do for its Students. Continued on A4 >>
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Gretchen Krantz Representative Over the past two weeks the Department of Residence Life has hosted two events in conjunction with Student Government Association to provide students much-needed breaks in this hectic semester. Student Appreciation Day was hosted on March 6 in the Student Village Atrium. Students were encouraged to stop by the RA Desk to get some free popcorn and snow cones and to visit with the Residence Life Professional Staff and SGA
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Representatives. Over 100 students stopped by, and even the rainy weather did not prevent students from sharing their excitement about the up-coming Spring Break. Olivia Eriksen, an Assistant Director of Residence Life, said the event was a nice change of pace and it was a great opportunity to engage the students on an individual level. The second event hosted by the Department was on March 16. This event was a Spring Break Party, hosted in place of a traditional Panel-style Forum. Res-
idence Life partnered with the Fitness Center to host a pool party to provide a fun, relaxing event for students who remained on-campus and in-town during Spring Break. The weather was perfect; not a cloud in the sky. The event lasted from 11:30 am to 3:00 pm and celebrated the first day of the Fitness Center pool opening for the Spring Semester. The WIKD 102.5 played Top-40 music on the pool deck, while Sodexo catered a fantastic spread of “throwback” foods that would remind you of
being a kid in the summertime. The food included peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, chicken quesadillas, “pigs-in-a-blanket” and an ice cream sundae bar. In addition, Shannon Truax was the lucky winner of a Kindle Fire HD, which was given away as a prize at the event! Students swam in the pool for both exercise and leisure, sunbathed on the pool deck and enjoyed the beautiful Daytona Beach weather. With almost 100 students in attendance, it was the perfect start to Spring Break.
•The Aviator’s Devotional• Day 5: Waypoints
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Planning waypoints for a flight gets fairly routine, and setting them in becomes drudgery. We don’t often think of them as anticipated milestones to a safe and successful flight. As we fly the route watching the miles count down to zero, then take up a new course with a new distance remaining, we seldom celebrate the leg just flown. We note the new winds and groundspeed, but how often do we think of the new leg as the next level of opportunity in the journey? Frequently, we don’t fly all the waypoints we planned. ATC may decide to alter our course for some reason. We may need to deviate for weather. An opportunity may arise for a more direct route that will save us time and fuel. In these situations, we will need to modify at least one or more waypoints. We may get back to the remaining flight plan, or we may have to enter a whole new route. In any case, when we pass a waypoint, the past is recognized for getting us where we are, but the focus is on the next waypoint. When my Civil Air Patrol colleagues and
I search for a downed aircraft, we may enter numerous GPS waypoints at intervals of just a few miles. We then fly back-andforth patterns over the complete area within a search grid. Each leg between waypoints often differs in terrain. We may have to change our altitude and method of scanning the ground from one leg to the next. When you think about it, our lives are a series of waypoints. There are many points along the life journey where we change direction. We plan for some of those points such as graduations, marriage, children, career changes, relocations, etc. Some of them are out of our control, directed by a higher earthly or heavenly authority. Some changes are made to avoid adverse situations, while others may be caused by adversity. New direction may be for convenience or to take advantage of unexpected opportunities. At all of life’s waypoints, it is important to look back on where we have been with celebration. The blessings that accompanied the immediate past should be cause for thanksgiv-
ing. Even if the experience was rough and frustrating, God had a reason for it. He tells us in the scriptures that, if we belong to Him, all things that happen are ultimately for our good (Romans 8: 28). A leg of our journey that was unpleasant may have been to qualify or prepare us for the next leg. We should learn from it, celebrate it, and thank God for it anyway. The Bible tells us to be joyful when we face hardships because it develops us and makes us stronger (James 1: 2 -4). Once the past has been acknowledged, learned from, and celebrated, let it go. Don’t dwell on it. You have a new en route leg to concentrate on. Like Waypoints along a flight plan, it is important to look forward from life’s waypoints. New Factors will need to be assessed and adjusted for. Perhaps new techniques and disciplines will have to be applied to make the new direction successful. Some change will be inevitable, so don’t hesitate to make corrections or take another approach. Every waypoint takes us one step closer to our destination. It is promotion to the
next phase of life. We should take advantage of every opportunity to make a new direction better than the one we just completed. It is a time of renewal - another chance. So, if you are coming up on a life waypoint, or if you have just begun a new leg of your journey, learn from the past, celebrate it, and thank God for it. Then, ask Him to show you how you can best prepare for and succeed in your promotion to the next phase. “…Forgetting what is behind and straining towards what is ahead, I press on towards the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” ~Philippians 3:13b-14 Thompson, Terry (2013-12-19). The Aviator’s Devotional (Kindle Locations 207235). Kindle Edition. The Aviator’s Devotional was written by Terry Thompson, who is glad that we are able to be people who are sharing his work with our community. (For any additional information, please visit www.bountypublishers.com.)
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EMBRY-RIDDLE WORLDWIDE ONLINE UNDERGRADUATE SUMMER 2015 SCHEDULE * Available courses for the May 2015 (May 31 - August 1) summer term.
MGMT 371 Leadership
COURSE # COURSE TITLE
MGMT 388 System Forensics, Investigation, and Response
MGMT 387 Mangaging Risk in Information Systems
ASCI 202
Introduction to Aeronautical Science
ASCI 254
Aviation Legislation
ASCI 315
Unmanned Aerial Systems and Operations
ASCI 357
Flight Physiology
MGMT 394 Information Security Management
ASCI 404
Applications in Aviation/ Aerospace Law
PHYS 102
Explorations in Physics
ASCI 406
Airborne Law Enforcement
PHYS 142
Introduction to Environmental Science
BIOL 107
Elements of Biological Science
PHYS 150
Physics I for Engineers
BSAB 410
Management of Air Cargo
PHYS 301
Astronomy
BSAB 415
Airline Management
PHYS 304
Environmental Science Introduction to Psychology
MGMT 390 Business Law MGMT 391 Introduction to Project Management
BSAB 450 Airline/Airport Marketing
With Embry-Riddle Worldwide, you may be at home, but you’ll never be on your own. Faculty members assigned to Web-based classes are as accessible and supportive as they are in the classroom, and online learners develop a strong sense of community and camaraderie through online support groups, email discussion forums, online help desk and an academic support system.
PSYC 220
CSCI 109
RSCH 202 Introduction to Research Methods
Daytona Beach Campus students who would like to take online summer courses must follow these procedures: • Students who do not enroll in any Daytona Beach summer course may take any Worldwide online course on this list. • Students who do enroll in any Daytona Beach summer course may take Worldwide online course(s) that Daytona Beach is not offering during summer 2015. • Have your program coordinator sign your registration form. Students are expected to have completed DB prerequisites for the WW courses. Ask your program coordinator if the WW course will count in your degree program. Take the signed form to the Records and Registration office and ask for Yvonne Terry. • Register for Embry-Riddle Worldwide online courses at the Daytona Beach Office of Records and Registration (386-226-6338). Registrations for the May 2015 (May 31) term will be accepted now through May 22 and for the June 2015 (June 15) now through June 8. • Graduate students should see their program coordinators for advising and for a list of graduate courses available online through WW. • Self-enroll in ORNT 001 before online classes begin, to get familiar with the online format.
Introduction to Computers & Applications
ECON 210 Microeconomics ECON 211
Macroeconomics
ECON 420 Economics of Air Transportation
SCTY 410
Physical Security
ENGL 123
English Composition
SOCI 210
Introduction to Sociology
ENGL 143
Studies in Rhetorical Theory
SOCI 300
Marriage and Family
ENGL 221
Technical Report Writing
SOCI 310
Personality Development
ENGL 222
Business Communication
ENGR 115
Introduction to Computing for Engineers
Available courses for the June 2015 (June 15 - August 16) summer term.
ESCI 202
Solid Mechanics
COURSE # COURSE TITLE
GOVT 340 U.S. Foreign Policy HIST 130
History of Aviation in America
HIST 302
Evolution of Scientific Thought
HUMN 142 Studies in Literature HUMN 300 World Literature HUMN 310 American Literature HUMN 330 Values and Ethics MATH 106 Basic Algebra & Trigonometry
ASCI 404
Applications in Aviation/ Aerospace Law
CSCI 109
Introduction to Computers & Applications
ECON 211
Macroeconomics
ENGL 123
English Composition
ENGL 222
Business Communication
GOVT 331 Current Issues in America
MATH 111
College Mathematics for Aviation I
HIST 130
MATH 112
College Mathematics for Aviation II
MATH 111
College Mathematics for Aviation I
MATH 112
College Mathematics for Aviation II
MATH 140 College Algebra
History of Aviation in America
MATH 106 Basic Algebra & Trigonometry
MATH 142 Trigonometry MATH 143 Precalculus Essentials
MATH 140 College Algebra
MATH 222 Business Statistics
MATH 211
MATH 412 Probability and Statistics
Other information:
MGMT 201 Principles of Management
• The Worldwide online May 2015 term runs from May 31 through August 1 and the June 2015 term runs from June 15 through August 16.
MGMT 203 Management for Aeronautical Science
• Previously failed courses may not be repeated via Worldwide online courses.
MGMT 308 Public Administration
• Students on Academic Warning or Academic Probation may not participate.
SCTY 385 Intelligence Collection and Analysis
MGMT 210 Financial Accounting MGMT 311 Marketing MGMT 312 Managerial Accounting
• Tuition is $645 per credit hour. Books and incidentals are not included in tuition. This special summer online tuition rate is offered exclusively via Embry-Riddle Worldwide for the May and June 2015 terms only.
MGMT 314 Human Resource Management
For more information about Worldwide online registration dates and schedules, please call Yvonne Terry at (386) 226-6338.
MGMT 321 Aviation/Aerospace Systems Analysis Methods
MGMT 317 Organizational Behavior MGMT 320 Business Information Systems
MGMT 324 Aviation Labor Relations MGMT 325 Social Responsibility & Ethics in Management MGMT 335 International Business
Statistics with Aviation Applications
MGMT 201 Principles of Management MGMT 203 Management for Aeronautical Science MGMT 210 Financial Accounting MGMT 311 Marketing MGMT 314 Human Resource Management MGMT 317 Organizational Behavior MGMT 325 Social Responsibility & Ethics in Management MGMT 371 Leadership MGMT 391 Introduction to Project Management PHYS 102
Explorations in Physics
RSCH 202 Introduction to Research Methods SOCI 310
Personality Development * This schedule is subject to change.
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Lincoln, Abbey, James
Although the Student Union is a pivotal project, we also plan to make many changes around campus to promote our exciting entry into NCAA sports and get the entire campus involved. One of our goals is to build and raise school spirit and involvement to a new level. This next year poses a unique opportunity to set the pace of student participation and involvement at athletic events on campus and as a new member of the NCAA. This task will be no small feat, and will require every single student’s help, but we intend to lead the Embry-Riddle community in a direction that future students will be proud to follow. One thing you can guarantee from our candidacy is experience. We have all spent our entire time at this school heavily involved in the SGA. James has 3 semesters on the Student Finance Board. Abbey is currently the SGA Executive Assistant, and works side by side with the current President, Andre Prescot. Lincoln has spent 2 semesters serving on the Student Court, and we are all fully dedicated to serving you; the students of Embry-Riddle. With the culmination of our experience we believe we are the ideal ticket to bring the Embry-Riddle community to a new level, so lets make it happen. Let’s Make It Happen! -L.A.J.
Changes of the SGA Constitution To Be Published: 30 March 2015 Updates to Powers, Duties and Limitations There were amendments to the SGA Constitution recently initiated by the SRB Parliamentarian and presented to the SGA Officials at the March General Session. Among these changes were formatting and reference errors as well as updates to Article V of the Constitution. The Director of Operations position was added, to replace an ad-hoc Executive Assistant position, and the duties of the SGA President, Director of Internal Affairs, and Director of External Affairs were updated accordingly. These positions were reviewed by current holders and changed to match current responsibilities and needs of the student body. According to Article IX, Section 2, notification of the changes must be publicized. The changes, and the approval process can be accesed by contatcting the SGA Vice-President
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Surya, Christina, Mary Vice-President: Hello everyone! My name is Christina Alford and I have been involved with the SGA since my very first semester. In Fall of 2013 I started off in the FYI program and eventually became a College of Engineering Representative and the Diversity and Inclusion Liaison on the Student Representative Board (SRB) later on that same semester. Due to the passion and love I have for making our school a better place, I ran in the 2014 elections to secure my position as a representative in the next year. This academic term however, I was appointed the secretary of the SRB and got the opportunity to be the Academic Committee Chair. As secretary, I was able to work very closely with the Vice President and see behind the scenes of all our operations, write and prepare meeting minutes, as well as, plan different events. With all my experiences combined, I have not only gotten the chance to see how the whole SRB operates but also gain strong ties with faculty and administration that govern departments such as the Academic Advancement Center, the IT department, First Year Programs, and Student Retention and Success. I know with everything the SGA has taught me and how much I have grown as a person, I am ready and has what it takes to serve the student body as the next upcoming Vice President. My main focus as Vice President would be to increase the students’ attendance at the weekly SRB meetings. These meetings are the perfect
time for students to come out and voice any questions, comments, or concerns. Many students fail realize how strong our voices actually are. I would like to encourage more students to come out and voice your needs to help make this university exactly how we want it to be. In addition to attendance at SRB meetings, my other goals include continuing the SGA’s full force on hosting events and making sure that there is always something to do on campus, continuing the massive amount of pride shown during Blue and Gold Week, and ensuring that many of the resources that the SGA provides stay available. Treasurer: Hello fellow Eagles! My name is Mary Brown. I am a Junior majoring in Computational Mathematics and Meteorology. Over the past three years wI have served in many leadership roles on campus. I was on the Student Finance Board (SFB) in the Spring of 2014. I have served as Treasurer of Sigma Sigma Sigma for the past year and a half. In addition, I am currently the President of both the Order of Omega, the all-Greek honor society, and the American Meteorological Society/NWA. In the past I have also served as the Treasurer for the Order of Omega and Vice President as well as Secretary of the American Meteorological Society/NWA. I also work as a tutor in the Weather Lab on campus and am an Emerging Leaders Mentor for the program I was once a part of. I also volunteer at the Basilica of St. Paul in my spare time.
I have been fortunate enough to have learned the life of a treasurer as well as the way the SFB runs, and have figured out a formula that is going to make the funding process very streamlined and effortless for both returning and brand new treasures that get thrown into their position. I hope to establish a support system for treasurers so they feel like they are not alone and can run their organizations as efficiently as possible. One of my main goals is to work on transparency of the funding process and give accurate details as to where your SGA fee really goes. Treasurers have the right to know why they did not receive full funding from their allocation requests and what went into making those decisions. As a treasurer myself, I know how it feels to be left in the dark about the funding we receive and I will try my best to keep treasurers informed. In addition, I know from personal experience how long organizations have to wait to receive their reimbursement checks and this has been very disadvantageous to organizations budgeting. Therefore, I would like to start a system wherein, if your club is done early in the semester with their activities, I am willing to take all of your receipts early in the semester so I can get you your reimbursement check as fast as possible. This would also take the load off of treasurers who are heavily involved in other organizations and end up forgetting or not having enough time in the end of the semester.
Get to Know your SGA Drew Cavenaugh Productions Chair, Touch-N-Go Productions Junior, Aeronatical Science I am from a small town North of Wilmington, North Carolina named Rose-Hill. Throughout my grade school days, I always knew that I wanted to become a pilot. This aspiration led me here, to the best aviation college in the world, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. My current favorite airplane is the Piper J-3 Cub, which I completed my Seaplane Rating with in December of 2013 at Jack Brown’s Seaplane Base outside of Winter Haven, Fl. My dream job would be flying a jet for a company that is close to my home in North Carolina. I love all kinds of music, my favorites being the genres of Christian, Country, and Classic Rock. . I am excited to work in the position of Productions Coordinator of Touch-N-Go Productions. I have been a part of Touch-N-Go Productions since I arrived as a freshman in the fall of 2012. Joining Touch-N-Go Productions is like becoming part of a family, and I hope to continue contributing to the Touch-N-Go Productions family in the rest of my time here at ERAU.
GPS IIF-9 leaps into low lying clouds surrounding Space Launch Complex 37B during its 2:36 p.m. launch on Wednesday, March 25. GPS IIF-9 is the ninth installment to the Block IIF series of Air Force Global Positioning Satellites. GPS is widely used among civilians and armed forces alike for an infinite variety of applications.
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Melbourne Hosts Air & Space Show Shemar Alexander Senior Reporter
Airshow Center New Smyrna Beach Balloon and Skyfest New Smyrna Beach, Fla. April 17-19, 2015
• This event features a day
and night performance show. Civilian performers include the Aeroshell Aerobatic Team, Matt Youkin in his modified Beech 18, Gene Soucy in his “Showcat” biplane, and Patty Wagstaff in her Extra 300. A variety of vintage miiitary aircraft will be on display as well. _________
Sun ‘N Fun International Fly-In & Expo Lakeland, Fla. April 21-26, 2015
• The Breitling Jet Team will
be making their U.S. debut, headlining the second largest Air Show in the country. A variety of static displays and performance acts will be complemented with vendors throughout the arena. This is an excellent networking opportunity. Shemar Alexander/The Avion Newspaper The US Navy’s C-130 “Fat Albert” performing a high speed pass during the Melbourne Air & Space Show. There were approximately 25,000 aviation fans in attendance for this year’s show.
This Week in Aviation History March 31, 1990
First flight of the Robinson R44 helicopter.
April 1, 1954
President Dwight D. Eisenhower authorizes the creation of the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado.
April 3, 2008
ATA Airlines ceases operations due after failing to recover from bankruptcy.
April 5, 1907
First flight of the Bleriot V monoplane by Louis Bleriot.
April 5, 1937
The Douglas Aircraft Company takes over Northrop.
April 6, 1967
Trans World Airlines (TWA) becomes the first American airline to have a fleet composed entirely of jet aircraft.
April 6, 1994
A surface-to-air missile shoots down the Rwandan Presidential jet, a Dassault Falcon 50, as it prepares to land. All aboard were killed including President Juvenal Habyarimana of Rwanda and President Cyprien Ntaryamira of Burundi. Their deaths will spark the 1994 Rwandan Genocide.
April 7, 1994
A company employee attempts to hijack FedEx Flight 705. The severely injured crew manage to subdue the attacker and land safely with no loss of life.
Melbourne International Airport has done it again by hosting the Melbourne Air and Space Show on March 21 and 22. The air show featured some great names in aviation like the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and American Red Bull air race pilot Michael Goulian. The fans were able to endure the blistering heat and stay on the edge of their seats as they witnessed a plethora of aerobatic maneuvers that should not be done at home or in your backyard. There was an Osprey V-22 demonstration as well as an F-16 flight demonstration and a F-22 flight demonstration. After a few high speed passes by a B-25 Mithcell bomber, Michael Goulian showed off his aerobatic prowess and got the crowd fired up. You could feel the excitement of the crowd as he pushed and pulled G forces in order to defy laws of science.
After the splendid performance by Goulian, the US Navy sent their C-130 “Fat Albert” out to take the stage and keep the crowd growing in anticipation as the Blue Angels were taxiing to their starting positions. Fat Albert showed the crowd what it could really do by demonstrating its power, speed, and control. Once the C-130 left the air, The Blue Angels jumped off the runway and took to the skies. Their precision high speed passes, aileron rolls, delta formation maneuvers, and high speed crosses were the highlight of the show. The airport was also filled with many aircrafts on static display. Northrop Grumman had their experimental X-47B on display for the public to take a gander at. Optimus Prime, the leader of the autobots from Transformers, was also on static display hiding in plain sight of course. Overall the Melbourne Air and Space show was a great success. Fans came excited to see aerobatics and left satisfied, and with a new tan.
Enstrom Helicopters Debuts TH180 Shemar Alexander Senior Reporter Helicopter manufacturer Enstrom is making its way back up the ladder by introducing its new training helicopter, the TH180. The company suffered a severe decrease in sales and status as other helicopter manufactures were creating more affordable aircraft in the training market. The company was bought by a Chinese company called The Chongqing Helicopter Investment Company in late December 2012. Since the purchase of Enstrom, the company has had great success making its way back up the ladder to be a top contender in the helicopter market.
The Chinese owners have made some changes by doubling the size of the Menonminee factory to rival any factory in Wichita in areas of workmanship, technology and quality control. They anticipate the sales of their TH180 training helicopter to be successful enough to produce an even larger turbine version of the helicopter. The Enstrom TH180 was introduced early last year and should be certificated by the end of 2015. The TH180 does however feature many of Enstrom’s strengths, such as flight safety and lower operating costs for its life-limited components. Preliminary deliveries are scheduled for 2016.
Photo Courtesy: http://alaingayot.com An Enstrom TH180 helicopter on display at HeliExpo 2015. The newest edition to the Enstrom production line will be marketed to the training sector.
Motorcycle Training Scholarships Available
Take the motorcycle safety course!! The Embry-Riddle Campus Safety & Security Department offers a $100 reimbursement scholarship available to current Daytona ERAU students who successfully complete the motorcycle safety training course at Volusia Motorcycle Training Inc. Applications for scholarships must be submitted to the Safety & Security Department and approved prior to taking the course. Scholarships are available while funds last. Contact ERAU Campus Safety & Security at 386-226-6490 or stop by our office at Mod 3 for details. Thanks to The Fund at Embry-Riddle for supporting this safety training.
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followed a range of aerial acts, including a solo F-18 performance and a demonstration by two F-16s from the Republic of Singapore Air Force Team, the Black Knights. The exposition of modern aircraft was contrasted by a performance of several World War I planes from both the Allied and German sides. Explosions and engine smoke accompanied the mock dogfight as the assorted planes maneuvered around the field. Other planes taking to the sky included the rare Catalina Flying Boat and a Vietnam-Era Caribou, removed from active service only a few years ago. As aerial demonstrations continued throughout the day, spectators also stopped to admire the wide array of static displays. Ranging from general aviation to
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April 10 @ 5:42 p.m. Cape Canaveral Air Force Station SLC-40
TurkmenAlem52E/ MonacoSat Falcon 9
April 24 @ TBD Cape Canaveral Air Force Station SLC-40
Atlas 5 AFSPC 5
May 6 @ 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Cape Canaveral Air Force Station SLC-41
Atlas 5 GPS 2F-10
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June 16 @ TBD Cape Canaveral Air Force Station SLC-41
In the above image, an Attack Helicopter exists hover at Australian International Airshow, Feb. 28, 2015
unmanned aerial vehicles, aircraft stretched as far as the eye could see. Near the ends, some of the perform-
Christian Pezalla/The Avion Newspaper In the above image, you see a World War I Aircraft at Australian International Airshow, Feb. 28, 2015
ing aircraft were open to visitors between flights. Helicopters, antique war birds and assorted military jets abounded. The arrangement also included several DC-3s in flying condition, a small collection of antique cars and several reenactments of a WWI ground battle. Among the static displays were two aircraft specifically designed for firefighting. Most notably, a modified C-130 from the State’s Emergency Services Department. Despite a well-designed paint scheme and clean exterior, this aircraft was not merely a show piece. It was placed near an entrance to the flight line because it was, in fact, on-call throughout the show. March is late summer in Australia, with the risk of wild fires still at hand. Of course, no major aviation event would be com-
plete without an assortment of the latest corporate jets on the market. Neatly polished Gulfstream and Embraer jets lined the walkways with prospective clients wandering through the custom interiors. Included in the mix was the Embraer Legacy 650, which closely resembles its air carrier counterpart, the EMJ135/145 series. Saturday’s show ended on a high note with an aerobatic routine combining an Extra 300, Pitts and Juka. The three pilot team worked through a series of group and solo maneuvers, accompanied once again by explosions at ground level and the cheering of the crowd. Despite an overcast start to the day, the Australian International Airshow lived up to its reputation as one of the largest and most notable aviation events in the world.
ISS Sightings Wednesday, April 1
5:27 A.M. - Appears from 22 degrees above NNE, disappears 22 degrees above ENE. Max height is 24 degrees, visible for 2 minutes.
Wednesday, April 1
8:24 P.M. - Appears from 11 degrees above SSE, disappears 14 degrees above SE. Max height is 14 degrees, visible for 2 minutes.
Thursday, April 2
6:09 A.M. - Appears from 30 degrees above W, disappears 10 degrees above SSE. Max height is 41 degrees, visible for 4 minutes.
Thursday, April 2
9:05 P.M. - Appears from 10 degrees above SW, disappears 43 degrees above NNE. Max height is 72 degrees, visible for 4 minutes.
This Week in Space History March 30, 1982 Space Shuttle program: STS-3 Mission is completed with the landing of Columbia at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico.
Christian Pezalla/The Avion Newspaper The above image is a Vietnam-Era Caribou at Australian International Airshow, Feb. 28, 2015.
March 5, 1979 The Soviet Union launches Luna 10 which later becomes the first space probe to enter orbit around the Moon.
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Human Factors Graduates - Alumni Panel Members Moderator: Peter Hancock, D.Sc., Ph.D. Provost Distinguished Research Professor in the Department of Psychology at University of Central Florida
Amy Luckette:
Joe Ott:
Human Factors and Systems Engineer The Boeing Company B.S. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University M.S. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Email: Amy.J.Luckette@boeing.com Work: (834) 801 - 2678 Mobile: (315) 663 - 1471
Human Factors Engineer II Northrop Grumman Corp - Aerospace Sector B.S. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University M.S. San Jose State University Email: Joseph.Ott@ngc.com Work: (858) 618 - 6125 Mobile: (609) 658 - 6191
Johanna Petrocelli:
Michael Weiss:
Safety and Human Factors Specialist NASA Johnson Space Center B.S. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Email: Johanna.M.Petrocelli@nasa.gov Mobile: (281) 792 - 8480
Senior Human Factors Engineer The MITRE Corporation B.S. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University M.S. University of Central Florida Email: MWeiss@mitre.org
Kathryn Bock, a freshman in Aerospace Engineering waits at the net ready to volly. Her teammate at the baseline is ready to hit a return after her serve.
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Wednesday Women’s Tennis vs Florida Southern Daytona Beach, Fla. 3:30 p.m.
Thursday Softball at Palm Beach Atlantic West Palm Beach, Fla. 3 p.m. Men’s Tennis vs Florida Tech Daytona Beach, Fla. 3:30 p.m. Softball at Palm Beach Atlantic West Palm Beach, Fla. 5 p.m.
Friday Baseball vs Warner Daytona Beach, Fla. 6 p.m. Men’s Track and Field vs ERAU Spike’s Classic Daytona Beach, Fla. Women’s Track and Field Daytona Beach, Fla.
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Baseball vs Warner (DH) Daytona Beach, Fla. 1 p.m. Men’s Tennis at SCAD Savannah Savannah, Ga. 2 p.m. Women’s Tennis at SCAD Savannah Savannah, Ga. 2 p.m. Baseball vs Warner (DH) Daytona Beach, Fla. 4 p.m. Men’s Track and Field vs ERAU Spike’s Classic Daytona Beach, Fla. Women’s Track and Field vs ERAU Spike’s Classic Daytona Beach, Fla.
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No. 2 ERAU Women’s Tennis Bests No. 9 Oklahoma Baptist in NAIA Top-10 Battle Alison Smalling ERAU Athletics The second-ranked Embry-Riddle women's tennis team (9-3) came out on the winning end of a battle between two top10 NAIA programs on Wednesday as the Eagles bested No. 9 Oklahoma Baptist (5-5) 7-2 at ERAU's Crotty Tennis Complex. ERAU took a quick 2-0 lead after Giovanna Tomiotto and Ana Gonzalez-Hoy dispatched Alex Morales and Tobi Prater 8-1, and Kathryn Bock and Paula Ortiz Couder
downed Olivia Charvat and Ashlynn Abbe 8-3 on courts three and two, respectively. The Bison were able to get a point back, however, as the top-ranked team of Anastasia Baranova and Kateryn Shkot held off Hui-I Huang and Anna Götz 8-5 at the top spot to make it 2-1 in favor the Eagles. Ortiz Couder was the first to finish her singles match as her 6-2, 6-2 defeat of Charvat at No. 3 increased the Eagle lead to 3-1. The next match off the court was at the fourth position where Tomiotto dispatched Abbe 6-1, 6-1.
Bock was not far behind as she handled Prater 6-0, 6-0 at the sixth spot to record the clinching fifth point for ERAU. The last three singles matches were all hardfought affairs that contributed to the match's five-hour playing time. The contest at No. 2 singles featured No. 37 Götz against No. 18 Shkot, and in the end it was the ERAU sophomore who turned a threeset (2-6, 6-3, 6-2) upset for the Eagles' sixth point of the afternoon. On court one, 27th-ranked Huang faced
a formidable foe in second-ranked Baranova. Huang held her ground and came out on the winning end of a tough 7-6 (7-4), 7-6 (7-4) battle to increase the lead to 7-1. The final match at No. 5 singles also went to three sets, and after taking the first set, OBU's Morales was able to edge Gonzalez-Hoy 6-2, 2-6, 11-9. The Eagles will have seven days to prepare for their next match, which will be a Sun Conference contest against Webber International at 3:30 p.m. on March 25.
Blue and Gold Hits Three Standards On Day One Of UNF Spring Break Invitational Robert Lopez ERAU Athletics The Embry-Riddle women's track and field team performed well on the first day of the UNF Spring Break Invitational on Friday. The Eagles hit three total national qualifying standards and barley missed hitting several more. Halle Green-Anderson had an excellent day for the Blue and Gold as she posted two "A" standards.
Green-Anderson hit her first standard in the long jump with a leap of 5.77m, finishing second overall in the event, which featured many NCAA I athletes. The junior then hit her second "A" standard of the day in the 100m hurdle prelims, posting a time of 14.66 and finishing just .10 second shy of qualifying for a spot in the final. The final national qualifying standard of the day for ERAU came in the
400m hurdles as Kristen Metcalfe hit a "B" standard in the event with a time of 1:04.26, finishing fifth overall in a field of mostly NCAA I athletes. Marina LeVine posted her personal best time in the 800m as she finished sixth overall with a time of 2:16.49, missing a "B" standard by less than the half a second. Daisha Brown also barely missed posting a "B" in the triple jump with a mark of 11.33m, as
the freshman finished sixth in the event. Brianna Paczynski had a career day for the Eagles as well as she posted her personal-best time in the 1500m, crossing the finish line in 5:20.18. The final day of competition at the UNF Spring Break Invitational will take place on Saturday as the Eagles are set to compete in all the relay events. The first relay, the 4x800, will begin at 10:40 a.m. Paula Couder, a sophomore in Aerospace Engineering defends the net in a doubles match againt St. Thomas. The Eagles were victorious with a 9-0 win.
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Embry-Riddle Wins Opener Against Thomas vs Embry-Riddle: 2 Alison Smalling ERAU Athletics The 18th-ranked Embry-Riddle Eagles came back from a Friday afternoon loss to sweep a Saturday doubleheader from Thomas at Varnedoe Stadium, 8-5 and 10-3, claiming the weekend series from the Night Hawks, two games to one. The Eagles (24-13, 11-6) fell behind early in both contests before taking leads and scoring insurance runs late to send Thomas (1517-1, 7-10) to two defeats. Eagle pitchers combined to strikeout 25 Night Hawks batters on Saturday while Jake Cavender went 6-for-10 with six RBIs and two runs scored for the Blue and Gold. Embry-Riddle returns to Daytona Beach to host Warner in a three-game Sun Conference series next weekend, beginning with a 6 p.m. Friday
Thomas: 0 night contest and concluding with a doubleheader at 1 p.m. on Saturday. Game 1 • ERAU 8, TU 5 In the day’s opener, the Eagles fell behind 1-0 after one, but bounced back to go up 6-1 in the top of the fourth before holding on for an 8-5 victory. Tyler Cyr struck out 12 Thomas batters and did not allow an earned run before Zac Grotz entered in the seventh and finished the contest without allowing a baserunner. An error and a passed ball in the first allowed Jake Desuyo to score the day’s first run, but Cyr struck out the side in the second and the Eagles took a lead in the third after a Tobias Morenowalk, Cavender triple and Liam Goodall groundout as Moreno and Cavender both scored for a 2-1 ERAU advantage. The visitors extended their lead in the top of the fourth thanks to a
Moreno sac fly, a Cavender single and an Enderson Velasquez single that brought in two ERAU runs for a 6-1 cushion. Cyr left runners on the corners by striking out the side again in the bottom of the fourth, but the Night Hawks got a run in the fifth on a Desuyo single, cutting the ERAU lead to 6-2. After the Eagles went quietly in the sixth the home team got to within 6-5 in their half of the inning, all runs coming after a key Embry-Riddle error. Cyr left the potential tying run at second by inducing a groundout from Desuyo to end the frame and after Thomas put a runner at second with one out in the seventh Grotz was called upon to get out of the inning and he did, retiring the next two batters to keep ERAU in front by a run. Kyle Buchanan started the eighth inning off with a bang, driving a pitch down the left field line and over the wall for his first homer of the year for a big insurance run, and Cavender recorded his third RBI of the game with a double to right that brought in Moreno after he singled
through the left side and stole second base. Grotz breezed through the eighth and ninth for his seventh save of the season, collecting four strikeouts in 2.2 innings. Cyr (4-2) got the win in 6.1 innings, allowing five unearned runs on seven hits with two walks and 12 Ks. The top seven batters in the Eagle lineup collected a base hit with Cavender leading the way with three hits and three RBIs while Velasquez registered two hits with two RBIs. Game 2 • ERAU 10, TU 3 The Eagles scored at least one run in each of the first three innings and continued to tack on runs throughout the game, coming away with a 10-3 win in the series finale. Velasquez brought in the first run of the contest with a single to center in the first inning, scoring Cavender from third for a 1-0 lead. However, the lead was short lived as TU got three hits, including a double in the bottom of the first to claim a 2-1 advantage over the Blue and Gold. Embry-Riddle knotted things up in the second when Kyle Zirbes came through with a two-out
single to center, plating Matt Jacobs from second, and after a Moreno single to put runners on teh corners, Cavener singled in the go-ahead run in the form of Zirbes and the Eagles never trailed again. Corey Tufts delivered a perfect shutdown inning in the home second, striking out the side before Buchanan extended ERAU’s lead to 4-2 with an RBI double in the third, pushing Velasquez home after he had singled up the middle to start the inning and moving second on a Joshua Gracia groundout. Tufts got a nice double play in the bottom of the third and Cavender flashed some leather in the fourth as Tufts retired seven straight between the third and fifth innings. A fielding error in the fifth allowed another Eagle run to score, making the tally 5-2, but both sides went scoreless in the sixth, despite TU having runners on second and third with one out in the sixth. Tufts got a weak pop up and then struck out the final batter of the frame to keep the momentum in the ERAU dugout. Cody Bogart chased in
Garcia with an RBI single in the seventh for a 6-2 ERAU cushion, but the Night Hawks chased Tufts from the game in the eighth after plating a run and putting a runner at first with two outs. Clayton Wagner walked the first batter he faced before a perfectly placed bunt went for a base hit to load the bases. Wagner got out of the jam thanks to a nice defensive play by Cavender as the shortstop ranged all the way to second base, throwing over to first for the final out of the inning. Embry-Riddle blew things open in the ninth with a four-spot, including two coming in on a Cavender double as the Eagles went up 10-3. Wagner worked around a leadoff single in the ninth to retire the next three batters to secure the win for Embry-Riddle and his first save of the 2015 season. Tufts (6-3) worked 7.2 innings, allowing three runs on seven hits with nine strikeouts while Velasquez went 4-for-6 with an RBI and two runs and Cavender finished 3-for-5 with three RBIs and a run scored.
Athlete Spotlight of The Week Sabrina Whiting - Women’s Basketball Team Honestly, when I was chosen as the leading freshman woman basketball player, I felt accomplished. It was one of my goals to be the leading freshman of the year and when I got it, it was great- I was so blessed to win this award. My coach almost cried when she told me the great news. I started off doing gymnastics, my two sisters and I. We did for it about seven years competitively, but then it got to a point where I was not flexible enough to go higher. So I stopped doing gymnastics and played every sport you could probably think of. Starting with softball, then volleyball; I even ran cross-country and track in high school and I played
basketball throughout high school as well. I was a multi-sport athlete all through high school. I just love basketball out of every sport, I don’t know it just stuck with me. I think basketball is a whole lot of fun, I love to compete, I feel like it’s a stress reliever when I can go just play a pickup game or something. I came to Embry-Riddle for basketball and the homeland security program. I want to work for the FBI once day and a degree in homeland security can take you anywhere. Ever since I could remember, I’ve always wanted to join the FBI. What really sealed the deal was the fact that I could be close to home but far enough away at
the same time. Distance does play a factor but I wanted to stay in state, so I chose Embry-Riddle and now I’m only about two hours away from home. My parents are my backbone, they’ve only missed one game this season, including my away games. They’re always there for me telling me to do my best. I don’t have a specific routine to get myself ready for a game like others might. One time I played ping pong before a game. On the other hand I get mentally focused and check out the other team’s scouting reports and statistics. One thing I like about Embry-Riddle is living on campus. I like how I get to meet new people every
day and I love the campus atmosphere. I like my hall, everyone is fun and nice, the atmosphere is positive and I like it. The school is small yet big to me because I came from a graduating class of 78 students. I’m just an ordinary person, like everyone else. I love to fish. I love to go bass fishing. When you think of me, you might think of sports, or four time athlete of my school. I love sports and competing, but I also like to have fun. I even get competitive in card games, I hate to lose. Also, I’m not that head over heels for aviation. I don’t say “ooh look airplane” when a plane flies by. Interviewed by Shemar Alexander
Shemar Alexander/The Avion Newspaper Sabrina Whting has been tabbed as the NAIA conference freshman of the year in women’s basketball.
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