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Wright Flyer monument celebrates 20 years on campus
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The Avion Newspaper is Going Green! As of the printing of this issue and into the future, The Avion Newspaper will now be printed on 100% recycled paper. The Avion hopes that printing on this paper will help us do our part to support the schools go green initiative. The newspaper is excited to do its part in helping to reduce the millions of pounds of paper thrown away every year that just end up in landfills polluting our earth. You as a reader will not notice a change in the quality of the paper and we hope you enjoy reading your new “recycled” Avion.
Standing on the brink of flight, the Wright Flyer sculpture has been at the center of the Daytona Beach campus for two decades. “It is the focal point of the campus,” said Amy Vaughan, Associate Director -- Student Government & Leadership. “It is one of the first things you see on campus and it is a favorite photo spot for visitors and organizations.” The Wright Flyer Monument has been a part of the EmbryRiddle landscape since 1990, and thousands of students and alumni consider it an integral part of the ERAU experience. Designed with moving parts, the sculpture lost that ability years ago and has recently been restored by ERAU Facilities personnel. “It moves slow,” said a member of the Facilities
staff. “A lot of people have asked about it and I tell them you just have to stand still and pay attention and you will see the propellers and rudder move.” Sculptor Larry Godwin designed the monument in his Brundidge, Ala. Headquarters, ArtWurks, and accompanied it to Florida for installation in July of 1990. The sculpture was dedicated that year during Homecoming in November to commemorate Embry-Riddle’s 25th year in Daytona and to acknowledge the university’s ties to aviation history. Representatives of the EmbryRiddle Class of 1988 which sponsored the project joined Godwin and Wilkinson Wright, great-nephew of Orville and Wilbur Wright, for the dedication. Initially Godwin wanted to create the plane, a 90 percent scale model of the 1903 Wright Kitty Hawk, with wood and
canvas, much like the original, but the Daytona Beach air was considered too corrosive. He used varied textures of stainless steel in a basket-weave pattern over the wings and rudder to catch and reflect light. The figures of the brothers are lost wax castings originally sculpted from clay. The final approved design for the sculpture was constructed in his workshop/warehouse and the ‘work drawings’ were painted actual size on the warehouse floor. He said In a News Journal interview that people often ask him where his original drawings are, and he tells them to look at the floor of his warehouse. The sculptor worked on the project for a period of close to a year with the assistance of his brother, Ronald. The monument depicts the Wright Brothers’ flight at Kill Devil Hill, Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, on Dec. 17, 1903,
as photographed by John T. Daniels. Orville Wright is at the controls of a Wright Brothers’ Model B Flyer and Wilbur Wright stands off to one side. Under the plane there are two extensions that support the plane and recreate the instant of lift-off. A nearby plaque reads: “The Wright Flyer Monument/A Student - Inspired Project ...../ Kitty Hawk, NC/11:35 A.M. on December 17, 1903/FIRST SUCCESSFUL POWERED FLIGHT.” Godwin had previously designed similar monuments for the Air Force’s Air University in Montgomery Ala., a full-scale interpretation of the Wright Brother’s 1910 flier. He has since completed two 1905 models for Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, and the city of Dayton, Ohio. The cost of the monument in 1990 was about $110,000, but a comparison of similar works suggests that the
sculpture would be worth in the neighborhood of $250,000 in today’s market. The monument is indeed valuable, but its monetary value pales in comparison with the value it has for prospective students, current students and the thousands of ERAU alumni around the world. On almost any day groups pose in front of it for pictures with family and friends, students hurry by it on the way to classes and visitors use it as a central landmark as they navigate the campus. Whether they see the flyer move or not, there is no doubt that people are moved by it, and will continue to look to it as a tangible symbol of Embry-Riddle. “I think it represents what we are all about here,” said Senior Blake Futrell. “It was one of the first things that caught my eye when I first came here, and it’s one of the things I’ll remember when I leave.”
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on Monday, May 24, resulted in one of the closest holds to main engine ignition in several years. During the final seconds of the countdown, when all events are controlled by the Terminal Countdown Sequencer Rack, the countdown was stopped at 7 seconds due to a bad reading from a solid rocket motor hydraulic steering sensor. The countdown sequence was stopped only 1.5 seconds away from main engine ignition, which occurs at 5.5 seconds for a Delta IV vehicle. Even though this hold was called early in the launch window, another launch attempt could not be made Monday night since the hydrogen burn-off sparklers had been fired. The hydrogen burn-off sparklers combust any excess hydrogen gas near the vehicle on the pad before main engine ignition to prevent any hazardous situations. Finally on the evening of May 27, the Delta IV roared to life, seemingly setting the night sky blaze as it tore through the clouds and up towards the heavens. After a three hour and thirty-three minute flight, the GPS satellite was flawlessly placed into its orbit
11,000 miles above the Earth. The Delta IV Medium-Plus launch vehicle consists of a Common Booster Core first stage powered by a liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen burning RS-68 engine, two strap-on solid rocket motors, a cryogenic fueled upper stage and a 4 meter diameter fairing. The vehicle in this configuration stands 165 feet tall, or about as tall as a 15 story building. This is the 349th Delta launch vehicle since 1960. The GPS 2F-1 satellite is the first in a new constellation of GPS satellites aimed to replace the current aging satellites, some of which are thirty years old. The new 2F GPS satellites will offer greater precision, better timing and a longer operational life than the current generation of GPS satellites. This enhanced capability will improve the functionality of the vast array of GPS devices in the world today from car GPS receivers to GPS-guided bombs. The next GPS satellite in this new constellation is set to be launched in July aboard a ULA Atlas V 401 from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.
Delta IV launches new GPS satellite Staff Reporter
Looking for something to do this summer? The Avion Newspaper is still in production throughout the summer! We have meetings every other Monday at 7:30 p.m. in the Endeavour conference room. We are looking for anyone interested in writing stories, laying out the newspaper, copy editing, taking pictures, or just wiling to lend a helping hand. The paper is a great asset to the students and you could be a part of helping to provide a quality newspaper to the students of Embry-Riddle. Anyone and everyone is welcome to come!
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Read the summer update from your SGA president Justin Fletcher
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On Thursday, May 27, the first in a new generation of Global Positioning Satellites thundered into the night skies aboard a Delta IV Medium-Plus launch vehicle. After three unsuccessful attempts, the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Delta IV Medium-Plus flawlessly took to the skies at 11:00 p.m. The first launch attempt came on Friday, May 21st. The vehicle had just switched to internal power when a problem arose with the telemetry equipment on the vehicle that relays critical data back to controllers. The launch team worked diligently to rectify the issue but could not do so before the end of the launch window. On Sunday, May 23, launch controllers had just started the countdown at 4:47 p.m. when mission managers decided to give the team another day to ensure that the satellite telemetry issues had been properly fixed. The third attempt at launch
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Touch-N-Go sponsors free smoothies Alena Thompson
Student Life Editor On Thursday, June 3, 2010 Touch-N-Go Productions with cooperation of Maui Wowi sponsored Free Smoothie Day. From 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the West Lawn, Maui Wowi provided free smoothies to students with flavors like Lemon Wave, Pina Colada, Black Raspberry and Cappuccino. Each student was able to have as many smoothies to their heart’s content to relax from the summer heat and stresses. As the students waited for their smoothies, they were able to watch as the Maui Wowi employees added a mixture of fresh fruit ice and juices to make their favorite drinks and were quickly refreshed by a light fruity or coffee taste of their choice smoothie. Unfortunately, because Maui Wowi’s smoothies were in such high demand, the smoothies were gone a half an hour before the designated closing time. During production, there was also a time where all four blenders burned out when trying to meet the high demand of students. However, the employees were skilled and were able to meet the demands of the students without too long of a wait and
piled the readied smoothies on the table one after another. Students, with their smoothies, were then able to corral in the shade, chat with friends and enjoy the summer air. Warren Hiner, a Sophomore student majoring in Aerospace Engineer commented, “I thought the Free Smoothies Day was awesome, a delicious way to taste the return on all those dollars we generously give the school.” Maui Wowi no doubt made Free Smoothie Day a huge success. Maui Wowi Hawaiian is a coffee and smoothie franchise originated by Jeff and Jilll Summerhays to provide customers a healthy alternative to the sugary and fatty foods that are so cumbersome in today’s society. The smoothies they provide are all fresh, one hundred percent natural, low calorie, and high in nutrients. The United States Governmental Dietary Values additionally states that each Maui Wawii smoothie is equivalent to approximately two servings of fruit, the perfect healthy snack. Maui Wowi hopes with its customer service and drinks, the Aloha spirit, the vibes of warmth and relaxation, will spread to the hardworking Embry-Riddle students.
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MAUI WOWI WITH TOUCH-N-GO provided unlimited free smoothies to students in front of the University Center Thursday, June 3rd. The smoothies consisted of flavors like Lemon Wave, Pina Colada, Black Raspberry, and Cappuccino. Because of Maui Wowi’s high demand, they unfortunately ran out of smoothies a half an hour prior to scheduled time but Free Smoothie Day was no doubt a huge success to relax the students from their stresses.
Student Forum
“For what area of concentration or for which company would you like to work for in the future?”
- Compiled by Ravi Gondaliya
Joe Weatherman Junior Aerospace Engineering
Allison Schultz Sophomore Mechanical Engineering
Madeline Edbom Sophomore Aerospace Engineering
Matt Clark Sophomore Aerospace Engineering
Jeff Jeziorski Senior Aerospace Engineering
Bill Peters Sophomore Aerospace Engineering
“Racing technology or high performance vehicles.”
“Not decided yet.”
“NASA astronaut.”
“Spacecraft at NASA.“
“Lockheed Martin.”
“NASA Astronaut.”
Tired of studying? Write us your opinions instead! Send them toThe Avion Newspaper at
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Student Government
Summer update from the student government president Justin Fletcher
SGA President Your Student Government Association has been busy so far this summer. The purpose of this article is to give you a brief update on what we are working on for you right now. I’ll go over a few of our more prominent projects. We are currently working on improving the visibility and accessibility of the SGA. In support of this effort we are currently putting together a financial report, which will detail the budget of the SGA and provide information relating to our expenses. This is to allow the students to more accurately understand the finances of the SGA, and will be available to everyone in the fall term. Also, in support of this goal we are developing and implementing a program for educating all incoming students on the structure, role, and function of the SGA. We will also be providing them with information on all of the service available through the SGA. Another major project we are
tackling over the summer has been the development of the student lounge. As you may have noticed, there have been many additions to the Student Center Annex over the past few months. These additions, which include couches, tables, new lighting, and most recently a new pool table and foosball table, are all to prepare for the opening of that location as a full Student Lounge in the fall.
In addition to these items, your SGA will also be providing a laptop bar, televisions, and potentially a vending machine. These items are all projects cur-
rently underway by the members of the SGA still here for the summer. If you have any suggestions or idea for what you believe should be in this lounge space, please let us know, we’d be happy to look into it. You may also have noticed the new addition of EmbryRiddle banners to the Heritage Walkway and pathway to the residence halls. These were made possible by the hard work and persistence of Nate Mulder, former SGA Vice President and current Director of Internal Affairs, and the generous support of Dr. John Johnson, University President. These banners are part of the SGA’s attempts to beautify our campus and increase our university pride. Almost all of our most successful programs are a direct result of your suggestions. If there is ever anything around campus that you think should be changed, or if you have an idea for something new, let us know. My door is always open, and I love getting new projects. So please, if you have an idea or suggestion stop by the SGA office.
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Students recognize faculty and staff Cody Dumont
SGA Student Assistant Have you ever had a faculty or staff member that you felt did not get the proper recognition that he or she deserved? The Student Government A s s o c i a t i o n ’s (SGA) main goal is to help enhance the quality of students’ life by actively seeking and acting upon students’ concerns. The SGA and the Division of Student Affairs are working together to make the university experience better, together they have initiated the program “Students First”.
Students First is a program that is designed to allow students the ability to recognize staff and faculty members every month. This program
allows the student body to nominate faculty or staff members that students feel are dedicated to their educational and
career goals and go above and beyond to always put students first. To nominate someone go to the Student Government Association website and enter the required information along with a short description of why you have nominated that faculty or staff member. At the end of every month, the votes will be counted and the top five nominees will be presented with an award from the Student Government Association and Student Affairs. Help show our faculty and staff here at ERAU that the students appreciate their hard work and dedication. To nominate someone go to: http://sga/StudentsFirst.php
Have a great summer
SGA looks to increase reserve desk holdings Ashok Annamalai
COA Representative
The Student Government Association is committed to helping the students of this university. We are currently working on multiple projects to help the student population such as the student lounge, safe ride program,
reserve copy project and much more. This article is to discuss one of our exciting new projects designed to to help the student population of Embry-Riddle, the reserve copy project. The library currently has a reserve copy shelf on which teachers can place class books on reserve for students to use for their
class work in the library. It helps many students who cannot afford or who do not with to purchase the books for their class because it can cost in the excess of $100 or they just forgot to bring their book to the library. The only problem with the reserve copy shelf is that some classes are missing the books needed
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to study the course material. So students in that class are forced to purchase the book(s) needed or share with someone who has access to them. This can lead to some students who will have to go through the entire semester without having access to the required course material. The SGA is currently
starting a program called the “reserve copy project.” The purpose of this program is to determine which books students most frequently request which are not available on reserve, or books that are on the reserve copy shelf but are available in low quantity leading to the books being checked out majority of the
time. After collecting the data, the SGA will consider buying the books that are missing on the reserve shelf or highly requested based on the demand from the student body. We hope that though this project, we will be able to increase student satisfaction with the reserve copies available in the library.
SGA would like to welcome its new office coordinator
Caroline Day Welcome to ERAU!!
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Press Release
Languages4you Languages4you, a team of specialist translators with extensive experience, announced it has partnered with Rancon, a digital agency, in order to provide a new powerful travel translation App for the iPhone. Phrasebook languages include English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Russian, Chinese (Mandarin) and Arabic. They present an exclusive global deal with a 24-7 interpretation service providing over 150 languages. So the App allows for real-time interpretation with a third-party interpreter over the phone, making it easy for travelers abroad to communicate both through the
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phone and face-to-face. With over 20,000 downloads within the first few weeks of release this app features over 1200 essential travel related phrases within 12 categories and 118 sub-categories making it the largest multi-language phrase book available for the iPhone. It is bilingual and allows for native voice playback at CD quality sound. Importantly it can be used offline - there is no need for an Internet connection meaning it can be accessed anywhere in the world. It is a revolution in technology, written and spoken by professional linguists through a user-friendly interface. About languages4you Founded in November 2000 by Pascale Gysi and Tim Knox, languages4you endeavours to provide a first-class language
service to companies and private individuals. The team comprises specialist translators with formal qualifications in a variety of relevant subjects who have experience in translating all areas of business About Rancon Rancon - a digital agency was founded in 2000 by Jan Heuff have worked with clients such as Sony, Channel 4 and MTV. They bring to the table creativity, experienced technological prowess and business brand strategy all with the single aim of helping brands and organisations grow through remarkable digital engagement. iLingua Pro These two companies combined their wealth of knowledge and experience to help users make the most of the potential offered by the Internet
and upcoming technology. This application combines powerful and revolutionary technology with quality service and con-
sumer-friendly design to provide an all-round language tool that can make the everyday life of the traveling businessman
just that little bit easier. For more information visit www.ilinguapro.com or contact Lauren@rancon.co.uk
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Tackle student debt Father’s Day turns 100 after graduation Press Release
Family Hall of Fame
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A New Horizon It’s that time of year. Families gather, Pomp and Circumstance plays, and graduates walk across the stage to receive their degrees. The elation begins to fade as students receive their first student loan statement. A New Horizon Credit Counseling Services, a well established non-profit Credit Counseling company, offers tips for new grads dealing with debt. These days students are graduating with more than just a degree; they’re leaving college with an unprecedented level of debt. According to the U.S. Department of Education, 65.6% of undergraduate students financed at least part of their education with student loans. Furthermore, the average student’s credit card balance is over $2,000, according to Nellie Mae. Attack Student Loans Systematically
Paying down debt is not the first thing on a graduate’s mind. Fortunately, there are payment plans available which can make life easier. Recent graduates who are not quite making the six-figure salaries promised by their career centers should consider the government’s Income Based Repayment (IBR) Program. Under this program, students with relatively low income can make payments that amount to only a percentage of their disposable income. Credit Card Crunch Many students succumb to the allure of paying with credit. The books, school supplies, groceries, and other incidentals add up fast. Students often find themselves paying 27% interest on a pack of highlighters they bought a few months ago. “Credit card debt grows quickly and can be daunting for anyone. It’s even more intimidating for a recent college graduate who is first building his
or her life,” says Steven Stark, Chief Operating Officer of A New Horizon Credit Counseling Services. Stark comments that students should attempt to use their cards only for emergencies. Students already dealing with mounting credit card debt, however, can get assistance. Enrolling in a credit counseling program with a recognized nonprofit organization can dramatically reduce balances and interest rates, according to Stark. These programs negotiate significantly reduced interest rates with creditors, allowing consumers to save money every month. A New Horizon Credit Counseling Services is a nonprofit credit counseling organization that has been helping consumers since 1978. For more information about their programs, contact 1-800-556-1548. They can also be found on the web at http://www.anewhorizon. org, or reached via email at slieberman@anewhorizon.org
Father’s Day will be 100 years old on June 20, 2010, and a Spokane, Washington, woman is credited with being the founder of the annual celebration. Mrs. Sonora Smart Dodd, often referred to as the “Mother of Father’s Day,” was 16 years old when her mother died in 1898, leaving her father William Jackson Smart to raise Sonora and her five younger brothers on a remote farm in Eastern Washington. Mother’s Day had just been officially approved as a national holiday in 1909 when Sonora listened to a Mother’s Day sermon at Central United Methodist Church in Spokane. During that experience she was inspired to propose that fathers receive a day of equal recognition. The following year, with the help of Reverend Dr. Conrad Bluhm, the pastor of Old Centenary Presbyterian Church
(now Knox Presbyterian Church), she proposed the idea of a Father’s Day recognition to the Spokane Ministerial Association. She initially suggested her father’s birthday of June 5th as a day for honoring all fathers. The clergy were not able to organize themselves that early for the celebration and
for Fathers. Our mission is to celebrate good parenting and families. We provide awards and recognitions for celebrated parents and work with community organizations in the support of families in a variety of ways. You may want to research our website, http://www.familyhalloffame.com and review our activities over the last 23 years. As a local member of the Board of Directors for Family Hall of Fame, Inc., I would be glad to discuss with you interview and feature story ideas. Our international writing contest has revealed some PHOTO COURTESY DAVID LEVENE very positive stories concerning fathers needed more time to prepare and our community work places their sermons and worship ser- us in the heart of a variety of vices for such an event. They good experiences with families. designated as the first Father’s Please feel free to contact me at Day June 19, 1910, nearly 100 your earliest convenience. years ago. Rev. Dr. James I. Reeher We at Family Hall of Fame, We believe fathers should be Inc. are the sponsors of the vir- honored and celebrated! Please tual museums for Hall of Fame don’t forget to honor your father for Mothers and Hall of Fame this Father’s Day!
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Mystery strength Sudoku! Can you solve them all?
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