Issue 6, Fall 12

Tuesday October 9, 2012

Volume CXXXV Issue 6

Delta IV: triumph and terror Elizabeth Worsham Staff Writer

On Oct. 4, the united Launch Alliance launched a Delta IV rocket from SLC37 at Cape Canaveral, delivering an important payload to orbit, although not without complications.

The GPS IIF-3 is the third of 12 Block IIF navigation satellites made by Boeing. These satellites will replace and improve the current Block IIA satellites, which have been in use since the 1990s.

The improvements include doubling the accuracy of navigation signals and providing the L5 signal for civil aviation and a military signal known as M-code, which is more resistant to jamming. The satellites are designed for 12 years of operation, after which, they will be replaced by the Block IIIA network that has 500 times the transmitting power.

Delta 361 lifted off at 8:10 a.m. Thursday morning, propelled for the first 95 seconds by two strap-on solid-fuel boosters, and the RS-68 main engine. After 4 minutes, the rocket entered

its second stage, and problems began.

The first burn of three was supposed to last 8 minutes, but burned about a halfminute longer because of unexpected, reduced thrust. The second burn then persisted for about a minute overtime, bringing the spacecraft to an altitude of 11,001 nm where the payload was released.

Although the complications did not affect the success of the mission, Pratt & Whitney, the builder of the upper stage engine, and ULA will thoroughly investigate the problem before the next launch.

Thursday’s launch also marked the 21st flight of the Delta IV rocket, which is approaching its 10-year anniversary next month. The Delta IV flew its maiden voyage in November 2002, when it delivered a satellite for a French telecommunications company, Eutelsat. This will also be the last flight for Delta IV in 2012, with the next launch scheduled for midJanuary.

Photos by Richard Weakley

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Peter Tan

Editor-in-Chief Who will power our future?

Well, there is no easy way to answer that question, but the team of TEDx EmbryRiddle, led by Allie Burns, Christoffer Lauland and Prateek Jain powered the entire Saturday, Oct.6, through six different speakers and over six different TED videos.

For the uninitiated, TED stands for Technology, Entertainment and Design, and represents a global set of conferences of “Ideas Worth Spreading.” TEDx represents events that are independently organized and generally receive advice and information from TED as to how to run and set-up the event.

“It was an interesting and educational way to spend my Saturday,” said Aerospace Engineering Senior Jade McClenahan. “I liked the inclusion of the local talent.”

The local talent refers to one Juan Ehringer, a high school senior at Spruce Creek High who has single-handedly taken apart his Honda S2000 to replace the gasoline engine with an electric engine, thus saving himself thousands of dollars a year on his 20-mile commute from Ormond Beach to Spruce Creek.

With regards to the event, Juan Ehringer said, “I thought it was a lot of fun, and it was really interesting to be on both sides of the

stage, between speaking for my session and listening to the other speakers.”

The event ran from 10a.m. to 4p.m. and focused on the topic of energy and how mankind is going to power our future. David Yaffe, an attorney for energy law kicked off the event with a detailed description on both the legislation and economics affecting the world today.

Interspaced between the live speakers were TED videos recorded at other TED events that revolved around the topic of energy.

Amory Lovins, the author of “Reinventing Fire” described the need for the human race to reinvent fire. The discovery of fire changed mankind, allowing us to cook and keep warm in colder climates. This was followed by discovery of fossil fuels spurred the industrial revolution and took us to the modern age. Lovins’ challenge is for us to discover the next big energy source than will take us beyond and enable things that were never thought possible.

Our local Embry-Riddle faculty also made an appearance on stage as Dr. Anatoly Streltsov covered the topic of energy from space plasma, going into detail about the solar winds from the sun, and the aurora ovals that cover both poles of the planet.

Closing the day was Damon Vander Lynd, the Chief Technical Officer of Makani Power, a company that is currently thought to be the

world leader in the development of airborne wind power extraction systems.

Essentially, the company creates aircraft that simulate large electric windmills by having them fly in vertical circles with the turbines attached to their body generating power.

By removing all the infrastructure normally associated with windmills (tower, generator, hub, etc…), Makani power is aiming to create portable, inexpensive power.

“I think it was a phenomenal experience,” said Jain, who was the day’s host. “Every time there was a technical difficulty with the

Vietnam.

The participants were given meals and eating conditions corresponding to their level.

Level 1 was served a full steak dinner, with desert, on a fully set table.

Level 2 served themselves a piece of chicken with as much rice and beans as they wanted and ate on a bare table with plastic utensils. The final group ate a single serving of rice and beans, with their hands, while sitting on the floor.

After the meal, guest speaker Dominic Catalano gave a presentation that further educated students on the realities of hunger, revealing how each level represented

conditions in different countries.

Thanks to the contributions of the participants and donations from Sodexho, the event also raised money for the Bridge of Hope Feeding center in Daytona Beach.

This gave a sense of satisfaction to the participants, as their donations would be used to combat hunger locally. To learn more about how you can help combat hunger in Daytona Beach join the Catholic Student Union on Connections, and stay tuned for information on upcoming service opportunities.

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TEDX EMBRY-RIDDLE LED by Allie Burns, Christoffer Lauland and Prateek Jain organized six speakers and over six different TED Videos for Saturday.

videos, it gave me a chance to come up here and have fun and stimulate discussion.”

Laulund believes that TEDx Embry-Riddle 2012 “will change views here, especially Makani Power. I hope we inspire people to go do what they want and keep trying new things. Pretty much anything is possible.”

In addition, Laulund would like to thank all the sponsors without which the event would not have been possible. For those who missed out on the event, videos will be up soon, while those interested in helping out for next year’s event can head to tedxembryriddle.com for more information.

Banquet raises awareness Career Mark Becker

Catholic Student Union The Catholic Student Union held its annual Hunger Banquet as part of Catholic Students Week on Sept. 20. The purpose of the banquet was to raise students’ awareness to the plague of hunger worldwide. Globally, 925 million people face hunger every day; this is more than the combined populations of the USA, Canada and the European Union.

The event began with the participants being split into three groups, each representing a different level country: Level 1 represented developed countries like the USA and England; Level 2, represented other developed countries like Poland and Hungary; while Level 3 represented the developing world including countries such as Haiti and

Paddle out Poverty party Evan Keller

Press Release In a nutshell, Paddle Out Poverty is a unique combination of social event and service project, helping an important cause while having a great time. Race supporters will be investing to restore dignity and help families lift themselves out of poverty.

ENTRUST Enterprise Development, Inc., a non-profit organization which helps businesses grow and better serve their communities through business mentoring and training, will be holding the race on Saturday, November 10, 2012. Funds from “Paddle Out Poverty” will strengthen the organization’s work with 18 businesses currently in Entrust programs and enable expansion to serve 18 additional businesses in Haiti and Honduras! Unlike so much short-sighted charity, Entrust seeks to build capacity that brings about long-term poverty alleviation.

It all happens at a famous Central Florida fun spot: Disappearing Island between New

Smyrna Beach and Ponce Inlet. There will be multiple kayak and paddleboard races ($30 rentals available including paddle and life vest) on the Intercoastal Waterway, as well as a leisurely Fun Paddle. Race entry is only $30 and registration is now live at: www.ientrust.org/ pop. Please REGISTER EARLY to help us attract more corporate sponsors.

Lots of non-paddlers will be there to wade in the clear blue water, lounge in the sun as sailboats cruise past Florida’s tallest lighthouse, play volleyball and other games, enjoy great people and food. There will be lunch grilled to order along with healthy drinks (no alcohol sold). Even if you don’t paddle, come join the festivities and support the cause by bidding in the silent auction and joining us for lunch.

Visit the link above to view the schedule,

race courses, sponsors, auction items, and great prizes (which include hot air balloon rides!).

Race Schedule: 7:00 am - On-site registration begins at on Disappearing Island 9:00 am - 4 Mile Kayak 9:30 am – 4 Mile Stand Up Paddleboard 10:30 am - Fun Paddle (1 relaxing mile) 11:00 am – 1 Mile Kayak 11:30 am – 1 Mile Stand Up Paddleboard 8:30 am & 10:30 am - PreRace Briefings 12:30 pm – Announcing winners of races, raffles & silent auction Grilled-to-order meals will be available for purchase If you’d like more information about Paddle Out Poverty, or to schedule an interview with Evan Keller, please call (386) 8015300 or email info@ientrust.org.

expo is here

Elizabeth Worsham

Career Services Expo It’s that time of year again; companies are flocking to ERAU for the Industry/Career Expo to recruit students for jobs, internships and co-ops. On Oct. 10 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., over 90 employers will be in the ICI center to talk to job-seeking students. Some companies include: The Boeing Company, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Southwest Airlines and JetBlue Airways.

If you are hoping to land a position with one of these companies, there are several things to keep in mind: 1.

Dress professionally and have a clean appearance. You should wear business attire, such as a suit, that is clean and neat. Even pay attention to the more minor details such as your hair and use little to no perfumes or cologne.

2.

Look at the list of attending employers (on the Career Services website) and pick a few that you want to approach.

Research the companies so that recruiters know you are a serious candidate and tailor your resume with projects and work experience that they will want to see.

3.

Have your resume checked by the Career Services Office and attend the workshops that they hold.

4.

Bring your EagleCard for ID, your resume, a folder for your notes and collected paperwork, and a pen or pencil.

Even if you are a first year student, it is still a good idea to attend the Expo.

Companies may not be looking to hire you yet, but it never hurts to start making connections, and you’ll be better prepared for next year.

For more information, visit http://www. erau.edu/career/expo/jobseekers.html.

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Brothers of the Wind

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Alumni Highlights What kinds of activities can you remember participating in?

The student organizations on campus had various competitions in which many African-Americans wanted to participate in, but many of us had a burning desire to play football. We decided to start our own intramural football team, naming it the Brothers of the Wind. We organized the first “winning/championship team” from the school’s black population which was an amazing accomplishment.

Winning in any/all events we participated in required us to be united. One of our most adventurous competitions (which we won) was the 1st Daytona Beach Speedway College Bed Race, which required a lightweight female to ride in a bed/car. We acquired “materials” necessary to build a luxurious/safe bed for the race. This was an opportunity for the Brothers of the Wind to display their skills and creativity.

To establish uniformity, build team spirit, and finance special events (i.e. Black History programs), we had fund raising events such as car washes, dances, etc. Being united gave us a vision to promote aviation outside to the surrounding community and show other minorities the aviation opportunities available to them through Upward Bound.

When I first came to ERAU, I wanted to join AFROTC, but because I wore a goatee and a skullcap, I decided not to pursue it. A P.C. Noble (’80) fellow student informed me that Army ROTC had camouflage uniforms and berets, and after personally speaking with the Army, Captain B-757/767, they allowed me to keep my goatee. So because of that militant look, I joined the Army ROTC program.

United Airlines ERAU Army ROTC was a part of the Stetson University program at that time. We attended classes at Stetson and participated in drill competitions with other universities. I established the Color Guard squad at ERAU, and I drafted the rules for the participants to abide by. Army ROTC gave me a stipend, which paid my rent. I took the “fast test” and earned a guaranteed flight slot with the Army. I was the 1st AfricanAmerican Commissioned U.S. Army Aviation Officer from ERAU and the first African-American to receive a pilot slot. I spent 7 ½ years flying in the military on active duty and one year in the Reserves. Today, I am currently a captain flying the B-757/767 for United Airlines.

What did being a part of BOW mean to you - what kind of impact did it have on you as a student?

I knew being a member of Brothers of the Wind was something important and special in ERAU and aviation. During the 70’s and early 80’s it was the only minority organization on campus.

Did you hold an officer position within the organization? If so, what was it?

President What kinds of activities can you remember participating in?

Intramural football, Upward Bound, car washes, dances. Also, we conducted the 1st Daytona Beach Speedway College Bed Race and the Riddle Regatta (homemade raft/boat race on the Halifax River).

Clinton Weekes (’81 & ’82) Operations Manager, Miami Air Route Traffic Control Center

How did you make a mark for yourself as a ERAU student in the BOW? I was the first African-American SGA President, Student Representative to the Academic Standards Committee, Student Representative to U.S. Model Senate at Stetson University, also, Who`s Who in Colleges and Universities in 1981.

What did being a part of BOW mean to you - what kind of impact did it have on you as a student?

It meant being a part of something important and special. It fostered a sense of pride and belonging while instilling confidence and a desire to succeed. For those of us who were a part of Brothers of the Wind, it is woven into the fabric of our lives. It was the organization that gave us a feeling of being, a relationship of oneness. Today, we represent every walk of aviation and we excel in our chosen disciplines with a résumé of success—every one of us. Now is the occasion for us to leave an indelible imprint for the world to see and for every Embry-Riddle minority student to follow.

What line of work are you currently in?

I have been with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Traffic Control for 25 years. I am Operations Manager at the Miami Air Route Traffic Control Center.

What kinds of activities can you remember participating in?

We held several car washes and participated with the vendors at the Daytona 500 How did you make a mark for yourself as an ERAU student in the BOW? I was one of the first women to participate in the BOW 1976-1979. I represented the Negro Baseball League Players in the 1930’s.

What did being a part of BOW mean to you - what kind of impact did it have on you as a student?

BOW brought Unity among the African American and International Students, were we could socialize, organize community functions in the name of ERAU. What line of work are you currently in?

My career started with the government 26 years ago, currently employed with the Aviation and Missile Command, (AMCOM), Madonna Buckner (’76) the past 16 years I was the Lead Senior Depot Program Manager (PM) for KIOWA Warrior Weapon System, responsible for the Supplier Relationship management and control activities in support of DA mandated Organic and Commercial Depot Maintenance Programs. I prepare Manager, Directorate Army Aviation & Missile Command all needed AWCF funding documents and materiel acquisition policy documents in order to integrate the commercial Data Call logistics functions. I manage Class IX - Repairable/non-repairable parts and components which include kits, assemblies, and subassemblies required for maintenance support of all equipment. I plan, budget, coordinate, review and evaluate associated provisioning, cataloging, publications, maintenance engineering, maintenance management, transportation/transportability, inventory management, procurement, funding and supply related requirements for sustainment and execution of all assigned systems, which includes OH-58D (KIOWA Warrior), A/C, UH-1H Huey, UH-60 Helicopter, T53 Engine, T63 and Multi-Applications and Aviation Ground Power Unit throughout the Sustainment Life Cycle process of assigned Weapons Systems.

Currently, I am working on a Development Assignment as the Supplier Relationship Manager (SRM) within the Supply Chain Directorate. Engaged with government organizations and industries involved with Depot Level Reparable procurement and repair to ensure that effective supply chain sourcing and supplier strategies are developed and implemented to support weapon system readiness and the Warfighter. Assess Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) supply chain performance, risk, and vulnerability. Conduct appropriate level of analysis to analyze baseline performance, identify opportunities and execute corrective action strategies for Army Aviation and Missile Weapon Systems. This includes analysis of product/service costs drivers to determine mitigation strategies for reducing total supply chain costs.

Please join Brothers of the Wind at a Meet & Greet: Embry Riddle Student Village Buffet – lower level seating Friday, Oct. 12, 2012 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. A complimentary lunch will be provided. Space is limited to the first 50 students. Please RSVP to the Office of Diversity at 226-7558 or email diversity.initiatives@erau.edu by Wednesday, Oct. 10.

SGA SGA’s newest faces of leadership Page

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October 9, 2012

Denean Kelson

Student Representative Starting early in their freshman year, the Task Force One’s executive board are the newest faces of leadership on campus. Task Force One serves as the First Year Student’s Liaison to the Student Government Association.

It is designed for and led by firstyear students. TFO allows for students to get involved early. The TFO Executive Board, consisting of the President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer, has a lot of ideas and is ready make a difference on campus.

nity to serve first year students in a way that only a peer could.

Aside from serving as a liaison between first year students and the SGA, TFO serves to increase first year student involvement on campus, and inform and empower first year students to become effective student leaders.

Trevor would like to stress that every first year student at Embry-Riddle is automatically member of Task Force One, whether they are a freshman, or a transferring sophomore. To become an active participant in TFO’s projects you only have to show up at a meeting.

Mr. Jennings, along with all current, active members, of TFO would like to welcome and encourage any student; regardless of how many years they’ve been at ERAU, to attend a TFO meeting, which are held in IC 103 every Tuesday at 7:30pm.

If you have any questions regarding Task Force One, First Year Student Involvement, or just want to talk about life, contact Trevor at jennint2@my.erau. edu--- “Task Force One, WE ARE ONE!”

of 2016 as the Task Force One Vice President. All my life I have taken every opportunity to lead and be involved. As a former field hockey captain, track coach, and high school ASB member, I understand what it takes to keep my peers motivated and inspired.

This is exactly what I will help TFO accomplish this year. One of my longterm goals is to establish and maintain an active, well-connected freshman class.

I will personally assist our organization in reaching this goal by keeping TFO members organized and on task. We are currently planning our Homecoming events, and I know that I can help the freshman class stand out in this year’s exciting events.

I would like to say that this year’s TFO executive board definitely has a vision.

We want to get TFO out there. You will definitely notice us this year, both at campus events and in the community.

Trevor Jennings TFO President Trevor C. Jennings is a freshman at Embry-Riddle. He was born in Belmont, North Carolina but calls Jensen Beach, Florida home. Mr. Jennings is majoring in Aerospace Engineering and is in the Air Force ROTC Program.

As the Task Force One President Mr. Jennings strives to be a role model and example to all first year students of EmbryRiddle, as well as represent their voices in the Student Government Association.

Trevor is excited for this unique opportu-

Imani Scott TFO Secretary Penny Prokopenko TFO Vice President My name is Penny Prokopenko, and I have the honor of representing the Class

Scholar of the month Jamil Anaguano

Student Representative The Student Government Association (SGA) is bringing back the student recognition called the “Scholar of the Month”.

This is a student appreciation program designed to show the students that their SGA supports and admires students whose outstanding school work and achievements make them stand out among the rest while keeping the high standards of our university.

The program requires both the participation and support of faculty members and the entire university community to make it happen.

Some of the nomination recommendations that we look for are candidates who develop an honorable and responsible role as students, exhibit high class attendance, show dramatic improvement in academic ability, and actively participate in class.

High motivation, perform within the top 15% of the class, positive attitude, display respect for others, reveal a good work ethic, illustrate leadership qualities among other overachievements.

The nomination process is easy and can be submitted in four ways: Scholar of the Month folder in the SGA office located in the Student Center, faxed to the SGA office (386) 226-6083 ATTN: Scholar

of the Month, electronic (EMAIL) submission to dbsgasom@erau.edu, and/or through faculty - in a mailbox or folder located in each department mail room labeled “Scholar of the Month” (Folders only located in mailrooms in LB, COA, and COB).

One thing to remember is that nomination forms are due each month for review before or on the following dates Wednesday October 10th, and Wednesday November 7th by 5pm (2013 spring semester dates to be defined).

Winners are chosen by members of the Academic Committee from SGA after careful review of all nomination forms.

More than one nominee may be selected from each college, but only one winner will be chosen from each college.

There will be 4 winners each month since there are 4 colleges. Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students are all eligible for this award.

All nominees will be notified to attend the last SGA meeting of the month they were nominated where the winners will be announced and receive their award.

Along with the award, the 4 winners of each month will have articles written about them in the Avion recognizing and congratulating them on their achievement.

I’m Imani Scott. I am the new secretary for TFO. I was an officer in Civil Air Patrol and NJROTC, and an active member in clubs in my high school before attending Embry Riddle. I am an

Aeronautical Science major, and I just moved here from Hawaii.

I plan to help the new students of ERAU get united and become active students in their school.

Deep Patel TFO Treasurer Hello! I am Deep Patel, Task Force One’s treasurer, seeking to serve the Class of 2016 during this year.

I am originally from India, but moved to America four years ago. I live in Southington Connecticut, where I finished high school.

One of the major accomplishments in my life is starting a Young Democrat Club at my high school, and working with my town’s Democratic Committee. I have also been a part of CCAT, an Environmental Engineering Catalyst Program at East Hartford.

I have working for Taco Bell as a Team Trainer for a year.

In order to serve the freshman class at ERAU, the Task Force One team and I have planned a series of events; such a participating in Homecoming and hosting a Thanksgiving Dinner, in order to help the Class of 2016 enjoy their first year at ERAU!

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APO continues annual Volusia Honor Air touches down for a final time Teeter-Totter-Thon Stan Letchev

Alpha Phi Omega If you’ve been on campus during previous fall semesters, you’ve probably noticed an event happening on the west lawn during the Homecoming week that seemed a little different from the others. You might have seen a few people on and around a constantly-moving, blue and yellow teetertotter. What you probably haven’t noticed was that this teeter-totter was kept going for several days, all through the night.

Alpha Phi Omega, Embry-Riddle’s very own on-campus service fraternity, has been holding the Teeter-Totter-Thon for 17 years. The reason behind the event is to raise money for charity. In past years, Alpha Phi Omega has raised money for organizations like the American Red Cross, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, and the St. Jude Children’s

Research Hospital.

This year’s Teeter-Totter-Thon will raise money for buildOn, an organization that builds schools in underdeveloped countries and runs after-school programs in the United States that promotes community service. Its goals are threefold. By 2031, buildOn intends to have 100,000 students attending schools built in impoverished countries, 1 million students in the United States attending its programs of service, and to have alumni from its programs that will “break the cycle of poverty, illiteracy and low expectations”.

Alpha Phi Omega will also be allowing students to ride the teeter-totter for a time if they donate a few dollars. All of the money raised will be going directly to buildOn, so, if you have any spare change or time while passing the west lawn this week, stop by the Teeter-Totter-Thon and donate to a great cause.

PHOTO COURTESY ALPHA PHI OMEGA

LOOK OUT FOR THE blue & gold colors of Alpha Phi Omega later this week on the West Lawn as they conduct their annual teeter-totter-thon.

James Dingell

Guest Reporter What were you doing on the Sept. 29?

For a hundred veterans and their families, they were boarding a US Airways Airbus to visit Washington DC and the memorials honoring their service. More specifically, this day marked the 10th and final flight for our local Honor Air Chapter.

The Honor Air network was started in 2005 in response to the Honor Flight Organization created by Earl Morse in Ohio. Earl Morse, an assistant at the V.A. office began flying veteran patients from Ohio to Washington, DC to visit the memorials.

One year later, Jeff Miller of Henderson, NC heard about what Mr. Morse was doing in Ohio and took the next step towards founding Honor Air. Mr. Morse and other pilots were operating small privately owned aircraft and Jeff Miller thought he could do it bigger.

Both believed that the trip should be 100% free for the veterans. Mr. Miller called upon North Carolina based US Airways to assist in the getting Honor Air off the ground.

Over three days in 2006, more than 300 veterans were given the opportunity to visit the memorial honoring the Greatest Generation.

Since its creation Honor Air, chapters around the country have been created and transported thousands of veterans to the Nation’s Capital. Volusia Honor Air has transported about 100 veterans per flight.

Bill Mancinik, founder of Volusia Honor Air chapter founder told the Orlando Sentinel “each flight cost the group about $70,000: including airfare, chartered buses,

and medical supplies, among other things.”

The large expense is causing the local chapter to ground activities.

This brings me to the day’s events. At roughly 6 a.m. on Saturday morning, one hundred veterans and their supporting staff members departed for Washington DC. The day consisted of visiting the World War II, Vietnam, Marine and Air Force Museums as well as Arlington National Cemetery. At the conclusion of the long day, the group of veterans headed back Regan National (DCA) and began their two hour flight back to Daytona.

As the flight was somewhere over southern Virginia/North Carolina the terminal was getting prepared for the arrival party for Honor Air Flight 9091 from DC. At 7PM, the terminal was opened up to the public to welcome the arriving veterans.

The terminal was packed with all nearly 1,000 local residents, ERAU ROTC, band, dancers, emergency workers and several news stations by the time the aircraft began its final approach into Daytona. At 8:49PM the Airbus A-321 touched down on 7L and began taxiing to the gate.

The aircraft received a water cannon salute and escort to the gate by Airport Operations.

Soon after arriving at the gate, the unloading process began as did the celebration inside the terminal. The faces of the veterans as they walked out of the jet way and saw the crowd applauding and cheering for them really hit home the value of the Honor Air network.

While this may be the final flight for Volusia Honor Air, another chapter – The Villages has picked up where they left off.

The next flight is scheduled for Oct. 28.

Continued from SGA

Halloween @ Bookstore Nicole Langer

Student Representative

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Aircraft Name

A350-800

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Year Introduced

2014 esti.

Boeing

Manufacturer

Airbus

Mach 0.89

Max Speed

Mach 0.89

8200 n.miles

Range

8480 n.miles

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Max Pax. (2-class)

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33,528 gal

Max Fuel Cap.

34,100 gal

64,000 lbf

Max Thrust

79,000 lbf

Concorde Go to facebook.com/theAvion to vote. Polls close 5 pm Friday.

I have a couple of quick announcements on behalf of the Embry Riddle Aeronautical University bookstore!

These next few weeks are filled with all kinds of things you can do to snag a couple of discounts to make your wallet feel a little heavier after leaving.

First and most importantly “Like” the Facebook page, this is where you are going to receive all sorts of daily deals, and you will only know about them through this page! I have made it really easy on you guys, all you have to do is scan the QR code provided to you on this page.

The next super exciting news I have for you is regarding Halloween!! On October 31st, if you come to the bookstore dressed up in costume, you will

automatically receive 20% off your purchase. But take advantage of it, because this is a ONE DAY ONLY event. We would like to see you dressed up and in the spirit, however, you MAY NOT dress up as a “college student” or in your pajamas. Where is the creativity in that!? So yes, get all dolled up for a nice discount at ERAU. Last but certainly not least, I just wanted to remind you of the value items we have. We understand the cost of most of our merchandise is slightly expensive for the average college student and this is one of our ways of making it easier for the students to still get in the Riddle Spirit of things!

As a quick review; “Like” the Facebook page, dress up on Halloween to receive your 20% discount, and of course take advantage of our value items!!

Homecoming Feature Gearing Up For Embry-Riddle’s Wings & Waves Air Show Page

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October 9, 2012

Melanie Hanns

Press Release

Only 1 Week Until U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, Canadian Forces Snowbirds And Aerobatic Performers Take Over Daytona Beach Skies Daytona Beach, Fla., Oct. 5, 2012 – Skies over the Atlantic Ocean will get louder, faster and more exciting Oct. 13-14 with Embry-Riddle’s Wings & Waves Air Show.

The free event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day is the only air show in the United States to host three jet demonstration teams including the worldrenowned U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, returning favorites The Canadian Forces Snowbirds and the only civilian-owned team in the U.S., the Black Diamond Jet Team.

But there’s more at the family-friendly show as aerobatic performers, sky divers and historic military aircraft will soar oceanside in front of the Hilton Daytona Beach Resort at Ocean Walk Village. The newest addition to the performer line-up includes The New Jersey Air National Guard with a fly-by in the KC-135 Stratotanker.

On the shore, Embry-Riddle will host the “Education Zone” in the Bandshell featuring student robotic and environmental group demonstrations, athletics, Alumni Relations and the Jet Dragster.

The air show, which wraps up a week-long celebration of Embry-Riddle’s Homecoming, features performers with ties to the university including a former professor, a former flight instructor and several alumni.

They include Embry-Riddle Prescott alum Major J.R. Williams (lead pilot No. 5) of the Thunderbirds; Daytona grad and former flight instructor Doug “Tut” Demko of the Black Diamond Jet Team; world-record holding skydiver Cheryl Stearns, GEICO Skytyper lead solo pilot Steve Salmirs; and former Daytona Beach campus professor Tim Plunkett. Embry-Riddle sponsored champion aerobatic performer Matt Chapman also joins the group.

“I am always excited when I return to my alma mater Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, in the great city of Daytona Beach!” said Steve Salmirs, a Daytona Beach campus grad.

This year’s featured performers include: • U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds – Now in their 59th year of wowing audiences with their combat fighter pilot skills, the elite 130-person squadron deemed the USAF’s “Ambassadors in Blue” represents nearly 700,000 active duty, guard and reserve airmen serving at home and abroad – including two team members who are Embry-Riddle alums and another graduate tapped for the team later this year. The demonstration is a mix of six aircraft performing formation flying and solo routines. www. afthunderbirds.com • Canadian Forces Snowbirds – The iconic Snowbirds Demonstration Team (431 Squadron) composed of approximately 80 members of the Canadian Forces and the Royal Canadian Air

Force will perform only once in Florida this year – and this is it.

The Snowbirds’ pilots and aircraft technicians spend the winter months at their home base in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada practicing more than 50 five-, seven- and nine-plane formations. The Snowbirds fly the Canadair CT-114 Tutor, a Canadianbuilt jet that was used by the Canadian Forces as a basic pilot-training aircraft from 1963 until 2000. www.rcaf-arc. forces.gc.ca/snowbirds.

• Black Diamond Jet Team – Making their first appearance at Embry-Riddle’s Wings & Waves, the Lakeland, Fla.based aerobatic civilian-owned jet team will fly two L-39s. The team recently performed in Cocoa Beach with EmbryRiddle alum Jerry “Jive” Kerby doing a solo T-33 performance. www.blackdiamondjetteam.com • GEICO Skytypers – A flight squadron of six vintage WWII airplanes performing precision flight maneuvers, the Skytypers are the only civilian squadron currently appearing at air shows flying WWII aircraft, the SNJ-2. Of

Airshows, Holland recently earned his second title in a row as U.S. National Unlimited Aerobatic Champion and will be part of next year’s World Aerobatics team. He also is a World Gold Medal winner in freestyle aerobatics for his advanced aerobatic aircraft show with a mixture of high and low altitude maneuvers. www.ultimateairshows.com • John Klatt – During his more than 23 years with the Air National Guard, Lt. Col. Klatt flew combat, air support and humanitarian missions in the F-16 “Fighting Falcon” and the C-130 “Hercules” and served multiple missions in Iraq. In partnership with the Air National Guard, he rolls, soars, tumbles and dives his state-of-the-art all carbon fiber MXS aircraft at speeds of more than 250 mph. www.johnklattairshows. com • Corkey Fornof – A test pilot, corporate pilot, aerial coordinator, fixed-wing camera pilot, technical advisor, actor and stunt pilot, Fornof has 17,000-plus hours in over 287 different types of aircraft. His resume includes more than 2,600 low-level aerobatic performances, and he formed the first civilian highperformance aerobatic flight demonstration team, using World War II

the 11 SNJ-2 airplanes still in PHOTO COURTESY/ eraualumni.org fighters. He existence, the team uses six. www.gei- also formed and led the first civilian coskytypers.com jet demonstration team, flying BD-5Js. • F-18 Tactical Demonstration – This www.corkeyfornof.com aerial demo features the Strike Fighter • Jason Newburg – Instructed and Squadron 106 (VFA-106) flying the mentored by numerous top air show Navy’s newest tactical aircraft, the F/A- performers in the industry (including 18 Super Hornet.

Goulian, Sean D. Tucker, Jim Leroy, • Mike Goulian – For the past two Clint McHenry, Nikolai Timofeev and decades Goulian has entertained Bill Stein), he flies high-performance crowds, having earned the U.S. solo and formation performances in National Advanced Champion title several types of aircraft, including the (the youngest ever at age 22 in 1990) Pitts S1C. He also is the former vice and the Unlimited National Aerobatic president of the Embry-Riddle Sport Championship and represented the Aviation Club and builds aircraft as United States three times in the World well as flies them. www.viperairshows.

Aerobatic championships. He also was com one of the Red Bull international race • Cheryl Stearns – Embry-Riddle pilots. www.mikegoulian.com alum and former US Airways captain, • Matt Chapman – Sponsored by Stearns also is one the most successful Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University competitive skydivers globally with 30 and an airline pilot when not perform- world records in parachuting (including, Chapman began flying aerobatics ing a Guinness World Record for the in 1984 and quickly worked his way up most parachute jumps in 24 hours by to the highest level of competition aero- a woman, 352 jumps Nov. 8-9, 1995) batics – the Unlimited category. At the and more than 17,000 jumps logged.

1998 World Aerobatic Championships, She also was the first female member of Chapman was the highest-ranking the U.S. Army’s elite parachuting team, American pilot, finishing third in the the Golden Knights. www.stratoquest. world with a bronze medal and led the com Men’s Team to a silver medal. Look for • The Plunkett WWI Aviation Chapman and Rob Holland to wow the Collection – Former Daytona Beach crowds with a duo performance. www. campus professor, Air Force pilot, mattchapman.com international airline pilot and test pilot • Rob Holland – Flying the MX2 aer- Tim Plunkett will present this special obatic aircraft by MX Aircraft Ultimate performance featuring Great Britain’s

Sopwith F.1 Camel and the German Fokker DR.I Triplane.

Nicknamed for the humped fairing over its twin machine guns, The Camel shot down more German aircraft (1,294) than any other Allied plane.

The Dreidecker, a small, lightweight and highly maneuverable dogfighter, is best known for its image as the “Red Baron’s” aircraft during WWI as it was flown by ace Baron Manfred von Richthofen.

Longtime air show favorite and former airline pilot SkyTalker Danny Clisham (www.dannyclisham.com) will serve as master of ceremonies, and there is a scheduled U.S. Coast Guard Search and Rescue Demonstration. There also will be air show performers’ autograph sessions throughout the weekend.

Those who get tickets to the Oct. 13 Wings & Waves After Dark special concert featuring three-time Grammynominated country band Little Texas and Dwayne O’Brien will have an exclusive opportunity to meet air show performers before the 7:30 p.m. show at the Peabody Auditorium. Tickets, which range from $29-$34 (some fees apply for some outlets), are on sale now at the Peabody box office, online at Ticketmaster.com or by calling (800) 7453000.

In addition to EmbryRiddle’s title sponsorship, other sponsors include Hilton Daytona Beach Resort, Bright House Networks, the Orlando Sentinel, GEICO, LoPresti, Goodyear, Whelen, Air National Guard, Volusia County, City of Daytona Beach and Black Crow Radio including WNDB1150 and KRO93.1.

For visitor information, go to the event’s official website www.wingsandwaves.com or contact Rick Grissom at (386) 256-0451.

Special Homecoming events open to the public include a Homecoming Parade on Oct. 7. For more information, go to http://daytonabeach.erau. edu/news/homecoming-2012.html.

About Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, the world’s largest, fully accredited university specializing in aviation and aerospace, is a nonprofit, independent institution offering more than 40 baccalaureate, master’s and Ph.D. degree programs in its colleges of Arts and Sciences, Aviation, Business and Engineering.

Embry-Riddle educates students at residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Fla., and Prescott, Ariz., and through the Worldwide Campus with more than 150 locations in the United States, Europe, Asia, Canada and the Middle East. The university is a major research center, seeking solutions to real-world problems in partnership with the aerospace industry, other universities and government agencies.

For more information, visit www. embryriddle.edu, follow us on Twitter (@EmbryRiddle) and www.facebook. com/EmbryRiddleUniversity, and find expert videos at YouTube.com/ EmbryRiddleUniv.

Homecoming Feature A7 We the Kings rocks Homecoming Page

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October 9, 2012

Allie Iacovelli

News Editor

Since the band formed in 2005, We The Kings has produced three albums, recorded five Top 40 smash hits and been awarded for their music video finesse and pop-punk artistry. Despite their alternative/rock style, the band members are surprisingly down to earth; in an interview with lead vocalist Travis Clark, he opens us up to the life of a rockstar: The Avion: All of your band members met as kids in Bradenton, FL. How did you all decide to form a band?

Travis Clark: We all really wanted girlfriends badly! We were all dorky little middle-schoolers, and after seeing Blink 182, Jimmy Eat World and Coldplay in concert, I came home and said what they did was incredible;

I wanted to do that. So I called my best friend and said, ‘I want to start a band. We can get girlfriends that way– I’ve seen it happen!’ So we started a band. We didn’t get girlfriends at the time though; those came much later.

The Avion: Looking back, what was it like hearing yourself on the radio for the first time?

Travis: I remember I was in my car back home in Florida driving to the beach.

Check Yes Juliet came on the radio and I was like, ‘Oh, I didn’t think I had the CD in.’ So I hit eject for the CD and the CD came out but the music was still playing. I just started yelling and screaming; I pulled the car over and I was so stoked.

I called all my friends to tell them to put on the radio real fast. It was so

amazing. Even today, hearing our music on the radio, you get that moment where you think, ‘Wow this is all real.’

negative stuff sit backseat though because there’s so much amazingness that does come with being on tour.

The Avion: I bet being on tour for eight months out of the year is just as surreal; What is your favorite memory from being on tour?

Travis: I don’t know if I have just one favorite. We got the key to our city in Bradenton; we had a day named after us – We The Kings day. So there has been a lot of hometown pride and support.

On tour, though, the camaraderie between us and other band members is pretty strong.

They are doing the same thing – leaving their friends, family and home and everything they know, and just going out on this journey to make their dreams come true.

It’s not all amazing – I haven’t been home in months because I’m constantly flying from one city to another.

You kind of let the

The Avion: What about your fans- any crazy ones?

Travis: Yeah we’ve had a couple. Just recently, there were these three girls who laid underneath our tour bus tires and refused to leave until we came out to meet them. It wasn’t that we were avoiding them, but we were asleep.

Our bus driver came in and [told us about them]. So we all went out in our shorts and no shirts – wiping our eyes because we were tired. We thought it was funny, but also kind of scary. What if the bus driver didn’t see them?

The Avion: What can us fans expect from you in the future?

Travis: I just wrote a song for the second movie of The Hunger Games, “Catching Fire”. There is some really exciting news that I can’t talk about just yet, but we met with a bunch of people from The Hunger Games and it will probably be the biggest thing that we’ve ever done!

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Spring 2013 - New Course!

Sustainable Food Production and Aquaponics CIV 395P: Tues & Thurs 11:15am – 12:30pm Department of Civil Engineering Undergraduate Courses in Environmental Engineering CIV 222: Introduction to Environmental Engineering Offered Spring 2013, 3 credits CIV 395M: Advanced Topics in Environmental Engineering Groundwater Remediation, 3 credits Peter B. Merkle, Ph.D., P.E. Associate Professor Room 254 – Lehman 226-7743 merklep@erau.edu I grew these salad greens and raised fish in my home aquaponics system. Come help build a lab system!

Principles of sustainable engineering Dynamic stability of biological systems Mass and energy balances Nutrient cycling in natural and artificial environments Chemical and biological requirements and controls System modeling and analysis Technology and economics of sustainable fish and vegetable production in aquaponic systems Development of system concepts for sustainable food supplies on extended space exploration missions Grow vegetables and fish in a recirculating system.

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Alison Smalling

ERAU Athletics The Embry-Riddle men's soccer team won its second conference game on

Saturday with a 4-1 victory over Ave Maria in Ave Maria, Fla. The Eagles improved to 2-7-1, 2-2-1 in The Sun Conference, while AMU falls to 2-8 overall and 1-4 in Sun Conference play.

The Eagles got on the board early in the first half, scoring four minutes into the game, on a header by Veit Couturier.

Marcus Starke sent a bender into the near right post, where Couturier was waiting to place it in the back of the net.

The second goal came off of Couturier's foot again, this time he showed his knowledge of the game. The Gyrenes goalkeeper was called for a foul outside the box and while he argued the call Couturier alertly

Upcoming Sporting Events MEN’S SOCCER

Thursday, Oct. 11 @ 6:00 p.m. vs Warner, Fla.

Sunday, Oct. 14 @ 4:00 p.m. at Webber International, Fla.

MEN’S TENNIS

Thursday-Sunday, Oct. 11-14 @ All Day vs TBA, Ala.

WOMEN’S SOCCER

Wednesday, Oct. 10 @ 7:00 p.m. at Thomas, Ga.

extend its lead as Nicklas Petersson had his shot stopped by Gyrenes goalkeeper Andres Martin on a two-v-one situation.

Ave Maria was quick to counter using Martin's punt as Dan Lomady got to the free ball and made a run down the left side.

He got a cross to the middle of the penalty box where Chounem Senat got his foot on the ball and found the upper right corner of the net. It's the first goal the Gyrenes have scored against the Eagles since a 5-1 Eagles victory on Oct. 24, 2009.

The Eagles outshot the Gyrenes 13-12, including a 7-4 edge in shots on goal.

The men return to the pitch on Thursday, Oct. 11 when the Eagles return to the Embry-Riddle Soccer Stadium for a Sun Conference contest against Warner.

Kirwa wins Florida State Invitational, Eagles place fourth Ryan Mosher

ERAU Athletics Senior Evans Kirwa continued a dominant 2012 campaign on Friday evening, winning the Florida State Invitational in impressive fashion by setting the course record in 24:40. As a team the Blue and Gold finished fourth in the race, the highest-placing non-NCAA I team at the meet.

Kirwa's 24:40 easily won the race, outpacing the second-place finisher Elias Chesire of Florida A&M by 26 seconds.

The Eldoret, Kenya native posted the 13th-fastest time in program history, winning his 15th individual cross coun-

try meet title as an Eagle and breaking the course record at two consecutive meets.

Vincent Bett was second for EmbryRiddle, finishing ninth overall in 25:40, his third straight meet finishing second for the Eagles.

Zachary Kraus (30th - 26:52), Joshua Guerrero (49th - 27:38) and Jacob Dordick (60th - 27:41) went three-fourfive for Head Coach Mike Rosolino's squad.

The Eagles travel to South Carolina for their final meet of the regular season on Oct. 20 when they will participate in the Sand Shark Invite.

WOMEN’S SOFTBALL

Saturday, Oct. 13 @ 6:00 p.m. vs Florida State, Fla.

Sunday, Oct. 14 @ 3:00 p.m. vs Florida Tech, Fla.

Sunday, Oct. 14 @ 5:00 p.m. vs Bethune-Cookman, Fla.

set the ball down and chipped in his eighth goal of the season.

At the 18:41 mark Alan Vezza got his second goal of the season, as he got his foot on a cross sent in from the right side

by Kamil Balcerzak.

The Blue and Gold played solid defense, allowing one shot on goal and three corners. The Eagles took the 3-0 lead into the half.

Both teams started slow in the second half, with neither team getting many chances. Finally the Eagles mounted an attack. Veit Couturier beat his man and was taken down inside the box. Sam Fairhurst took the penalty kick for EmbryRiddle, scoring his first goal of the season and giving the Eagles the 4-0 lead.

Embry-Riddle was denied a chance to

WOMEN’S TENNIS

Thursday-Sunday, Oct. 11-14 @ All Day vs TBA, Ala.

WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL

Friday, Oct. 12 @ 7:00 p.m. at Webber International, Fla.

Saturday, Oct. 13 @ 2:00 p.m. at Warner, Fla.

ERAU ATHLETICS

Embry-Riddle women’s cross country team finishes seventh overall Ryan Mosher

ERAU Athletics The Embry-Riddle women's cross country team ran in the Florida State Invitational on Friday night, their first 6K event of the 2012 season, finishing seventh overall in the meet. The Eagles' top finisher proved once again to be Ellie Staker as the junior placed 15th overall in 22:37.

Staker was the second-highest nonNCAA I finisher, placing nine spots in front of senior Karina Coelho, the Blue and Gold's second-place finisher. Coleho

ran the 6K meet in 23:17, while Bailey Eaton (62nd - 24:32), Nicole Bonk (63rd 24:33) and Kira Ball (80th - 25:07) rounded out the Eagle scorers. Additionally, Aleiyah Ross, Martina Tafoya, Brittany King and Rebecca Love all ran for the Eagles.

"It was a fun course," Head Coach Mike Rosolino said. "The fact that it was a 6K was kind of sprung on us, but the girls did a great job in hot and muggy conditions."

Embry-Riddle will wrap up the 2012 regular season on Oct. 20 in the Sand Shark Invite, hosted by South Carolina Beaufort.

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ERAU Athletics The seventh-ranked Embry-Riddle volleyball team swept both of its matches on Saturday at the ERAU Tournament inside the ICI Center. The Eagles took down South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, 25-20, 25-18, 25-23 in the morning; later the Blue and Gold defeated Bethel (Tenn.), 25-12, 25-14, 33-31.

Embry-Riddle finished the tournament 3-0 and Jordan Holcomb was named the tournament MVP while Adriana Vazquez earned All-Tournament honors.

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The Eagles found themselves trailing the Hardrockers 12-8 before a kill from Taylor Martin and two kills from Holcomb trimmed the margin to one point (12-11). SDSMT extended the lead to 17-13 before ERAU battled back to take the lead on a Holcomb service ace (17-16). A Martin service ace pushed the lead to 22-19 and a Gloria Kemp service ace closed the first set at 25-20 for the Eagles.

Martin put down back-to-back kills to put ERAU ahead 8-4 early in the second set, prompting SDSMT to take a timeout.

A 5-0 run keyed by two kills and a block from Holcomb built the lead to 13-6 and another 5-0 spurt that included three kills and a block from Holcomb moved the score to 19-12. Erika Hinel put down a kill to end the set at 25-18, giving Embry-Riddle a 2-0 lead in the match.

Kemp collected another service ace early in the third set that gave ERAU a 4-1 lead. An attack error by SDSMT's Janelle Strampe pushed the margin to 9-4 and a block from Kemp and Martin extended the lead to 14-8. The Hardrockers rallied to cut the deficit to just a single point (21-20) but three SDSMT errors on the next five points gave Embry-Riddle set point at 24-22. After a Hardrocker score, Emily Jacobson ended the match with a kill, securing a 25-23 win in the frame a 3-0 sweep of the match for the Eagles.

Holcomb led all players with 21 kills (.327 hitting percentage) and added 11 digs and three service aces. Martin chipped in with eight kills and nine digs, while Morgan Shattuck (7 kills, .462) and Kemp (6 kills, .357) hit very efficiently from the middle blocker position. Hannah Gray picked up a team-high 19 digs and Veera Hietala added 11. Vazquez tallied a match-high 41 assists and 12 digs.

Justine Blade, an all-tournament selection for SDSMT, led the Hardrockers with 11 kills and hit .310. Carsyn Garcia finished one kill shy of a triple-double, recording nine kills (.692), 26 assists and

Jeremiah Applin Position: Age: Height: Hometown: Major:

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Future Ambition: Become a great man of God, a husband, father.Second, I would like to be an athletic director for either a NCAA Division I or II school. Also, I would love to be involved in city planning and helping to develop jobs and community for kids.

19 digs. Rachel Pekarek also added 19 digs for SDSMT.

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The Eagles came out firing on all cylinders against Bethel, running out to a 9-5 lead after a quick 5-0 run early in set one.

Jordan Holcomb tallied kills on three out of five points to extend the margin to 15-8 and the Blue and Gold closed out the set with six straight points to win the frame, 25-12.

The second set was nearly as dominant for Embry-Riddle. The Eagles scored five consecutive points to jump out to 14-8 lead midway through the stanza. ERAU led 18-14 before finishing the set with seven straight points, including three kills from Taylor Martin, winning the frame, 25-14, to take a 2-0 lead.

Embry-Riddle led 16-14 in the middle stages of the third set but the Wildcats scored four straight points to take an 18-16 lead. Three straight BU errors put ERAU back in front (19-18), but Bethel would fight back to take a 20-19 lead. Back-toback blocks for the Eagles gave Embry-

Riddle a 23-21 lead, but Adrianna Bo Gonzalez scored two straight kills to tie the set at 23. The next 10 points were sideouts, including five match points for ERAU that the Wildcats fended off. A block for Mareike Birmele and Stefanie Mahaley gave BU a set point at 29-28, but Holcomb put down a kill to tie it at 29. A Holcomb error gave Bethel another set point, but she came back with two straight kills to put the Eagles one point from victory (31-30). A service error tied the set at 31, but ERAU caught a break on a BU service error, giving Embry-Riddle yet another match point at 32-31. This time the Eagles closed out the Wildcats as Martin put down a kill on an out-of-system play to finish the set, 33-31, and the match, 3-0.

Holcomb recorded a match-high 18 kills and added 13 digs while Martin tallied 16 kills and 15 digs. Hannah Gray collected a match-high 24 digs and Adriana Vazquez registered a match-best 39 assists to go along with 10 digs.

Sashalee Wallen led the Wildcats with 11 kills while Pollyanna Vitel, an all-tournament team selection, added 10 kills and 11 digs. Rebecca Jobst compiled a teamhigh 19 digs and She Shappard totaled a team-best 24 assists.

The Eagles hit the road for a pair of TSC matches next weekend. Embry-Riddle will face off against Webber International on Friday, Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. in Babson Park, Fla. Saturday, Oct. 13 the Eagles will take on Warner in Lake Wales, Fla. Live stats for both matches will be available at www.erauathletics.com.

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Future Ambition: Graduating as a 2nd LT in the US Army and becoming a Helicopter Pilot for Med Evac.

Congratulations from the Flight Department to the following students for receiving their:

PRIVATE PILOT CERTIFICATE: Ethan Connor Anderson Seung Yong Lee Ali Mazhar

INSTRUMENT RATING CERTIFICATE: Jongho Chung

COMMERCIAL PILOT CERTIFICATE: Santiago Seiler

COMMERCIAL MULTIENGINE ADD-ON RATING: Louis Angelo Neff Bisignano Sharad David

FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR AIRPLANE CERTIFICATE: Ashok Annamalai

FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR INSTRUMENT CERTIFICATE: Eric Joseph Coggin Jarrett Addison Bruckner

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Amazing Spider-Man is Amazing

The Amazing Spider-Man

Pink

Staff Reporter The Amazing Spider-Man is a successful reboot of the Spider-Man franchise after the previous emo Spider-Man abomination. The new Spider-Man stars Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker and Emma Stone as Gwen Stacy for an acting combination that could not have gone better.

Emma Stone portrayed the character of Gwen Stacy in a manner which did justice

to the comic book character. Emma Stone nailed her role as the foxy superhero girlfriend who didn’t cut Parker any breaks, but busted his balls when necessary. In her role as Gwen Stacy, Emma Stone did such an excellent job that it will be sad in the sequel when Spider-Man breaks her neck and she is no longer a part of the films.

Andrew Garfield did an excellent job as the new Spider-Man, finding the right balance between teenage angst and grief without becoming emo. The new SpiderMan was more like the comic book version with a web-shooter design that makes use of the 3D effects in the film. The Amazing Spider-Man’s 3D effects were overly exaggerated in the rendering of Dr. Connors’ lizard form but excelled in showing SpiderMan swinging through the city as he shot his web all over the audience’s face.

The Amazing Spider-Man had many achievements but the one obstacle was to the movie was that it seemed like the directors seemed to be afraid of including elements from the previous Spider-Man movies. The directors seemed to have no idea on how to rephrase Uncle Ben’s speech to Peter of “With great power comes great responsibility “; to the point that Uncle Ben ended up rambling some incoherent nonsense about actions having consequences which would explain why

Peter didn’t stop the guy who killed his uncle. Aunt May’s character, which was portray strongly in the previous franchise, is extremely underplayed and underdeveloped in the film despite the fact that in the comics she is one of the most important people in Peter’s life.

Despite some underused elements in the film, The Amazing Spider-Man told a Spider-Man origin story that stands apart from the old.

The new Spider-Man movie’s use of web-shooters, 3D effects, and Emma Stone make The Amazing Spider-Man a film worth 4.5 airplanes out of 5. If you want to see an foxy Emma Stone as Gwen Stacy and don’t mind a somewhat hipster Spider-Man, then come out and see The Amazing Spider-Man in 2D this Thursday at the Embry-Riddle baseball stands, presented by Fondle-and-Flee Productions.

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Neeson in Turkey Luigi’s misses goal

TAKEN 2

Floyd Perkinson

Entertainment Manager Taken 2 is the sequel to the 2008 film Taken starring Liam Neeson and Maggie Grace. The film focuses on the aftermath of the first film in which Liam Neeson went on an ass kicking rampage to get his daughter back from a sex slave ring.

Liam Neeson once again shows his particular skill set acquired over a long career of awesomeness and pure badassery. Liam Neeson’s acting skills were able to express the duality of his character as he struggled to not murder everyone with just his stare

or turn into a lion and eat their face. Liam Neeson’s character is able to charm the audience so well, that he makes audiences feel at home in Turkey as he would in China or Alaska.

Filming for Taken 2 took place in Turkey where most of the film was set.

Taken 2 showed many of the aspects of Turkey including the architecture and everyday life such as hookahs and Turkish tea. The real footage of Turkey in Taken 2 added to the authenticity of the Eastern European setting. The actual Turkish streets and BMWs made the car chases and fight scenes more engaging and increased the suspense.

For those who are hesitant that Taken 2 might not have the same amount of action as the first movie, there is plenty of action to go around. Liam Neeson is like a whirlwind of bad karma making its way through Istanbul raining on people’s day. Taken 2 is filled with car chases, hand to hand combat, and bullets in Albanian bad guys; making Taken 2 as good as the original.

Liam Neeson increases the badass level of any movie by 100% which made Taken 2 a movie worth 4 airplanes out of 5. If you love Liam Neeson and want to see him dealing out street justice to some Eastern European assholes in the streets of Istanbul then Taken 2 is for you, if not then go back to watching my little pony and listening to Justin Bieber.

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Alex Pearce

Guest Reporter From the moment you walk into Luigi’s Pizzeria Café a high sense of optimism for authentic Italian food is apparent. Located just off of Taylor Road in Port Orange, Luigi’s offers a wide variety of items to choose from for any fan of casual dining.

A friendly staff greets you and the decorations inside remind you of a stroll through an Italian café.

The menu is loaded with many different options including: salads, specialty pizzas, calzones, Stromboli’s, pinwheels and many Italian classics entrees. For patrons on the hungrier side they offer seafood, veal and eggplant dishes. They also feature tiramisu, cannolis, cheesecake and chocolate cake for desert. For people who desire larger portions or are ordering for a party, Luigi’s also has catering dishes which they will deliver right to your door. The prices are fairly reasonable, especially considering the sizes of some of the entrees.

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LUIGI’S PIZZERIA LOCATED AT the Groves Shopping Center in Port Orange On this particular occasion, I decided to try the stromboli, calzone and two pepperoni slices. As soon as we got home, I dove right into the stromboli, but my expectations fell quicker than Lionel Messi inside the penalty box. The presentation was good, but the overall quality left me wanting more. Without much hesitation, I traveled onto the calzone which was a nice turn of events providing me with the meal I was craving. Lastly, and maybe most importantly, the pizza.

Going in with the hope of receiving two plain slices to judge their craftsmanship, the workers informed me they only had pepperoni left. They seemed pretty reluctant with making a fresh pie, and offered me the pepperoni at the same price as the cheese. Once again the taste fell short, similar to the Phillies record this year.

Overall, Luigi’s leaves you with a sense of wanting more. The Stromboli and the pizza needed some work, but I would recommend the calzone to my friends. While it is definitely different from the major chains in the area, I can’t really say I prefer it.

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Looper travels beyond norms

Looper

Floyd Perkinson

Entertainment Manager

Looper is sci-fi mob film starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt as a hitman whose latest target is himself. The movie is set in a future where dystopia is just beginning to grow its roots.

Although Looper is set in the future, the movie does not use a typical futuristic approach; instead Looper created its own unique vision of a mob-controlled futuristic society. Despite the fact that it is a sci-fi film, Looper was tinged with the hints of a western film. The film showed a future where there is almost no law enforcement presence and the people who live outside the mob’s influence in the cities have to fend for themselves.

All the intricate setting elements of Looper built up the plot of the film.

Looper’s plot took some unexpected twist and turns but managed to avoid the pitfalls of becoming a Stanley Kubrick film. As the plot built each element of the movie came into play one-by-one

adding to the twist of the film. The final showdown is where everything that has been show finally comes into play in an ending scene that will leave you feeling like you have just been incepted.

The acting by Bruce Willis and Joseph Gordon-Levitt was what sold the main time-traveling element of the movie.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Willis seemed to make it a point to play each other’s characters as close as possible on-screen.

The relationship between the present and the future hinged completely on Willis and Joseph Gordon-Levitt being able to play past and future versions of each other.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s and Bruce Wiilli’s ability to play each other along with the uniqueness and intricacies of the film made Looper a film worth 4 airplanes out of 5. Looper is a mind-coitus that will leave you anticipating Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s next film.

The science of gun accuracy

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Guest Reporter The saying goes, “consistency is accuracy”. In order to achieve maximum accuracy, all components must be exactly the same. The weight of the bullet, length of the brass casing, amount of gunpowder.

The list goes on and on.

The barrel is probably the most important part. The best barrels are handmade, making them expensive and much sought after. Standard barrels on off the shelf rifles are not made with the same attention to detail.

Small imperfections can ruin accuracy.

I have a Lilja barrel on the rifle pictured above. It took 15 weeks to make. And that is just the barrel. Another benefit of a handmade barrel, besides the incredible attention to detail, is the customization.

Each and every bullet has an optimum barrel twist rate, the distance a bullet travels inside a barrel before it makes one complete rotation. For example, the 30-caliber bullet I shoot weighs 175 grains. An equation determines that the best twist rate in the rifle barrel using the mass and length of the bullet as the variables.

If the twist of the barrel is too slow, the bullet will not gyroscopically stabilize and will wobble in flight. If the twist is too fast, it will result in a slight decrease in muzzle velocity. It will also compound spindrift.

The length of the barrel determines muzzle velocity. Longer barrel equals higher muzzle velocity and further range.

The contour and thickness of the barrel also matter for two main reasons. When a round is fired, the barrel vibrates as the bullet goes down the barrel. Picture it like this; if you have a hose spraying water at a pretty high pressure, the hose will whip around unless you hold it steady.

A barrel reacts the same way, and a thick barrel will whip around less as the

rifle is shot. It’s called barrel harmonics.

The contour, the shape of the barrel itself, also is important. A thick barrel will take longer to heat up, which is good, but takes longer to cool off.

So external forces come into play now.

Atmospheric conditions affect the flight path of the bullet. Wind is the big player.

For a bullet to be less affected by wind, it needs to be heavy and/or quick. A lighter bullet will be pushed more than a heavier one traveling at the same velocity. And the less time it spends in flight, the less time it will be affected by the wind.

Those of us who have taken aerodynamics or were pitchers in baseball will attest that a spinning object will create some lift.

In the case of a bullet spinning clockwise, a wind from the right will push it left, but it will also give it a little bit of lift, like giving backspin on a ball.

On the other hand, a wind from the left will push the bullet right and a little bit down. Like giving it top spin. Even with no wind at all, due to that spin of the bullet, the flight path will drift right and slightly up relative to if it was not spinning. The bullet still drops, just not as much. It’s called spindrift.

The weather conditions that are also involved are the pressure, altitude, temperature and humidity. These affect the density altitude, how much does the bullet have to fight to get down range. The best conditions for long range are high altitude, high temperature, and high humidity. All these result in less dense air and less drag on the bullet.

The past few years of military action in Afghanistan have resulted in 3 world records being set for sniper kills at distance. One Canadian sniper, Aaron Perry, made a kill at 2,526 yards (1.43 miles).

Then Robert Furlong made one at 2,657 yards (1.51 miles). Both of these shots were made using a McMillan Tac-50 sniper

rifle. I have shot that rifle and the performance of that monster is impressive. In November of 2009, British Army sniper Craig Harrison took two Taliban machine gunners from 2,707 yards (1.54 miles).

That is like sitting on top of the COA, and shooting at a target on the roof of the WalMart on Beville. Twice. So why was he able to make that shot with a rifle whose max range is supposed to be 1600 yards?

The distance where the bullet goes from supersonic, to subsonic, often determines the maximum range of a rifle. When a bullet makes that transition, it will loose its stability and start to wobble and eventually tumble. Successful shots can be made at distances where the bullet is subsonic by the time it hits the target, but not by too much and a little bit of luck is involved.

In the case of Cpl Harrison, the low density of the air in the high mountains allowed his bullet to travel much further while being supersonic. Also due to the quality of the ammunition he was using (at about $7 per round), the bullet was able to remain very stable even after going subsonic. The flight time of that bullet was 6 seconds. He also needed to consider the final factor in long range shooting. The Coriolis affect.

Yes the very spin of the Earth will slightly come into play for Very long shots.

In the northern hemisphere, the shot will always deflect to the right. The higher the latitude results in more deflection. The bullet will always deflect right in the northern hemisphere but the amount will vary by the direction you are shooting To sum it all up its calculated chaos. The variables that go into long range, precision shooting are enough to give an engineer a headache. But despite this, lying on your stomach behind a precision built, hand made, powerful rifle and hitting a piece of steel at 1000 yards is one of the best feelings I have experienced.

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