Avion Issue 1 Fall 2017 by The Avion

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Houston: “We Have a Problem” The Worst Flood in 1,000 Years Drowns East Texas, Houston Devastated

A little over a week ago, Hurricane Harvey decimated areas in both Texas and Louisiana. The storm is believed to be the cause of at least 47 deaths and leaving roughly 43,000 people housed in shelters. Harvey unleashed an unbelievable 24.5 trillion gallons of water. For comparison, in 2005, Hurricane Katrina delivered 6.5 trillion gallons of water in New Orleans. Mont Belvieu, Tex. recorded an astonishing 51.88 inches of rainfall. According to the Washington Post, that is the highest rainfall total in any storm in the history of the United States. Hurricane Harvey has been classified as a 1-in-1,000-year flood. The Chicago Tribune reports that a 1,000-

year flood event, as its name implies, is exceptionally rare. It signifies just a 0.1 percent chance of such an event happening in any given year. Houston is the home to NASA's Johnson Space Center (JSC). Because JSC houses mission control for the International Space Station, all non-essential personnel were told to leave before Harvey's arrival. The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) arrived in Houston earlier this past summer and is undergoing cryogenic testing in the famed vacuum-chamber, Chamber A; the same chamber in which Apollo spacecraft were tested. Throughout the storm, the JWST and its personnel pushed through and continued testing. The telescope and the vacuum chamber remained

undamaged despite the heavy rain and strong winds. President Trump has asked Congress for about $7.8 billion for recovery efforts. Texas Governor Greg Abbott believes that the state may need along the lines of $125 billion in total aid. A flood event this catastrophic has never been recorded. At least 30 inches of rain fell over 11,000 square miles, an area equivalent to the size of the state of Maryland.

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We are Houstonians, and we will carry on. We will rebuild.

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Collin Anderson News Editor

With the Embry-Riddle community having about 2,575 students who have homes and families in the storm affected regions, it is important for all of us to be

supportive of each other in times of distress. In an interview with The Avion Newspaper, student Eric Walterscheid, a native of Houston, said, "My friends and former teachers have sustained house damage, and it is unfortunate." To quantify just how much water 24.5 trillion gallons is, to fill a cube with that volume, each side would need to be roughly 2.8 miles in length. For Texas, the hard part is yet to come. As the water recedes, people will slowly go back to their homes and begin the long process of reconstruction. The effects of this storm will be felt for years, if not decades. That being said, Walterscheid added, "We are Houstonians, and we will carry on. We will rebuild."

Photo Courtesy: NASA Jaclyn Wiley/The Avion Newspaper

What’s Inside

Bar graph showcasing the estimated damage in US Dollars caused by Hurricanes Sandy, Katrina and Harvey

Future Eagles Explore Sonic Boom Testing

Reality Check: Russia’s Stealth Fighter

Satellite Image of Hurricane Harvey over Texas

ERAU Hosts First NCAA Game

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Delta Chi Opens New House

Mitchell Licht & Bill Tallman

Delta Chi Correspondents

Executive Board Editor-in-Chief Managing Editor News Editor Business Manager Photography Editor Advertising Manager

Henry Neiberlien Andrew Bronshteyn Collin Anderson Sariah Adviento Zach Fedewa Payton Muglia

Page Editors Front Editor Campus Editors Av. Explorers Editors Aviation Editors Space Editors Sports Editor Comics Editor Entertainment Editors Feature Editor On-Site Copy Editor

Henry Neiberlien Emily Rickel, Kenny Anderson Keenan Thungtrakul, Alex Lee Samantha Stirmel, Ivan Chavez Olivia Kirk, “Sean” Beckford Miguel Moore Jaclyn Wiley Victoria Jordan, Vendrys Brian, Xi Wang Sariah Adveinto, et al. Vipul Telang Editor Name

Staff Contributors Reporters Photographers

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Correspondents Victoria Dass, Thomas Simoneau, Abigail Johnson

Staff Advisor Ginny-Beth Joiner, Avion Advisor

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On Aug. 26, 2017, Delta Chi brothers moved into their new home adjacent to the Chanute Housing Complex, becoming the first fraternity at Embry-Riddle to build and own a house on-campus. The house is located at 1615 Woodcrest Drive, near the corner of Beville Road and South Clyde Morris Boulevard. This brand-new $2.5 million building represents the state of the art of fraternal living with over 9,000 square feet of space and can accommodate up to 22 brothers in 12 fully-furnished bedrooms. The new house also features a community kitchen, a private courtyard, open-air balcony and a spacious chapter room for relaxing, social events, and meetings.

There is nothing else quite like it at Embry-Riddle. With the opening of the new house, Delta Chi now offers a complete fraternity experience on campus. The members of Delta Chi are known for their leadership on campus, academic performance, and are respected as gentlemen. The chapter builds brotherhood and contributes to the community by organizing and participating in numerous philanthropy events, intramural athletics, and social events. Within Delta Chi, there is always someone to hang out with, and there is always something going on. The Embry-Riddle Chapter of Delta Chi began in November 1967 as Pi Sigma Phi, a local fraternity, and the first social fraternity recognized at Embry-Riddle. Experiencing rapid

growth, Pi Sigma Phi was approached by the Delta Chi International Headquarters in 1970 and formally chartered as Delta Chi on March 11, 1972. Now approaching its 50th Anniversary, Delta Chi has consistently distinguished itself by its four core values: promoting friendship, developing character, advancing justice, and assisting in the acquisition of a sound education. Delta Chi welcomes everyone back to campus for another great year and extends a special welcome to all new freshmen and transfer students. If you are an undergraduate man in good academic standing and you are interested in learning more about Delta Chi, please plan to attend one of the many recruitment events scheduled next week, as listed below. All events are free.

• Wednesday, September 6th; Meet the Greeks, Connolly Quad 5 PM • Thursday, September 7th; Earth Ball & BBQ, West Lawn 5 PM • Friday, September 8th; Hangar 15 Trampoline Park 5:30 PM* • Saturday, September 9th; Bonfire, Delta Chi House 6 PM* • Monday, September 11th; Lawn Games, West Lawn 5 PM • Tuesday, September 12th; Wings and Game Night, Delta Chi House 5 PM* • Wednesday, September 13th; Invite Only Dinner, Delta Chi House 5:30 PM* *Meet at the Student Village Circle for rides. For more information, please visit www.ERAUDeltaChi.com or contact Mitchell Licht, President, at lichtm@my.erau.edu.

Honors LLC in New Hall Ivan Chavez Correspondent Imagine looking outside of a college dormitory window, and instead of seeing a tiny palm tree in the dirt, you see an airplane taking off. That is the view that the new Honors Program students get to see this semester on the 5th floor of the New Residence Hall. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's Honors Program is a program designed to pull in and retain high achieving students and give them an enriched learning experience. Part of this is experience is taking designated Honors courses, attending lecture series, and being a part of research projects. Additionally, another big part of the program

is the Living Learning Community, which manifests into all new Honors Program students living together on the same floor of a building. Since its inception, the Honors Program has grown to be quite large. This growth, while exciting, has caused some problems, especially regarding the Living Learning Community. "We had outgrown our space in the Student Village," Honors Program Associate Director Michelle Howell said. "For the past several years we were occupying about two floors of Adams. This physical separation of our group on two floors was preventing us from having a genuinely cohesive Honors community." Besides from keeping

the Honors Program students together physically, the directors of the Honors Program wanted to provide a space so the students could live in a place that "allows them to support one another intellectually and emotionally." For this reason, they chose one particular location. "Once we received a tour of the New Residence Hall, we knew that we wanted to speak with Housing staff to see if we could move to that location," Associate Director Howell said. "The study and community spaces in the New Residence Hall are phenomenal. Our students are academically driven, and we wanted to give them the best study space possible." However, the true value of something is not what

one someone puts into it, but what someone else gets out of it. Luckily, new students in the Honors Program have begun to form a positive opinion about their accommodations. "I like living in the Honors community because we all have roughly the same classes and mentality," freshman Jack McDonald said. "It is nice to have a space that promotes studying and teamwork, as well as to hang out." This year, the Honors Program students are breaking ground on the 5th floor of the New Residence Hall, being the first people ever to live there. The students there feel "pretty lucky" to be residing in a space with a great view and places to study.

Theta Phi Cutie Pie The Avion is produced weekly during the fall and spring term, and bi-weekly during summer terms. The Avion is produced by a volunteer student staff. Student editors make all content, business and editorial decisions. The editorial opinions expressed in The Avion are solely the opinion of the undersigned writer(s), and not those of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, the Student Government Association, The Avion, or the student body. Letters appearing in The Avion are those of the writer, identified at the end of the letter. Opinions expressed in the “Student Government” and “Student Life” sections are those of the identified writer. Letters may be submitted to The Avion for publication, provided they are not lewd, obscene or libelous. Letter writers must confine themselves to less than 800 words. Letters may be edited for brevity and formatted to newspaper guidelines. All letters must be signed. Names may be withheld at the discretion of the Editor-in-Chief. The Avion is an open forum for student expression. The Avion is a division of the Student Government Association. The Avion is a member of the Associated Collegiate Press. The costs of this publication are paid by the Student Government Association and through advertising fees. The Avion distributes one free copy per person. Additional copies are $0.75. Theft of newspapers is a crime, and is subject to prosecution and Embry-Riddle judicial action. This newspaper and its contents are protected by United States copyright law. No portion of this publication may be reproduced, in print or electronically, without the expressed written consent of The Avion. Correspondence may be addressed to: The Avion Newspaper, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, 600 S. Clyde Morris Blvd., Daytona Beach, Florida 32114. Physical office: John Paul Riddle Student Center, Room 110. Phone: (386) 226-6049. Fax: (386) 226-6727.

Michaela Murphy & Olivia Kirk Theta Phi Correspondents The Alpha Tau Chapter of Theta Phi Alpha was founded on Embry-Riddle's campus in the fall of 1986, making it the oldest women's fraternity on campus. The very first chapter of Theta Phi Alpha was founded in 1912 at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor by ten women with the help of Father Edward D. Kelly. It was a fraternity established for Catholic women because at the time these women

were discriminated against and were not accepted into other sororities. Today, Theta Phi Alpha boasts 57 chapters nationwide and proudly accepts women of all religions and backgrounds. Like all Greek letter organizations, Theta Phi Alpha is based on values established by Sisters. Justice, wisdom, loyalty, faith, truth and honor are the values to which every Theta Phi holds herself. The colors of Theta Phi Alpha are silver, gold, and blue. The official jewels are the sapphire and the pearl. The national symbol is

the compass, and the official flower is the white rose. Their mascot, the penguin, was chosen in the 1980s because it is the symbol of friendship. Theta Phi Alpha has 43 active members on the Embry-Riddle campus. One of the main philanthropy events is Theta Phi Cutie Pie, in which other ERAU student organizations can compete in a week full of philanthropic events to be named the chapter's "Cutie Pies." Last year's winners were the brothers of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. The proceeds of this week, which totaled nearly $4,000 last

year, benefits multiple organizations that focus on fighting homelessness and aiding the impoverished, which is the national philanthropic focus of Theta Phi Alpha. Theta Phi also hosts Shelter Days every semester which brings shelter animals from Halifax Humane Society to campus. For a small donation, students can pet the animals, and all proceeds go back to the humane society. The sisters of Theta Phi Alpha are excited to welcome the Class of 2021, and they look forward to the rest of the school year!

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Two Perspectives on Aviation Explorer’s Post 747 Trip

Trevor Simoneau Correspondent

Imagine flying from Orlando to Los Angeles in two and a half hours. On Saturday, Aug. 26, I learned that dream is well on its way to becoming a reality in my lifetime. The Sonic Booms in Atmospheric Turbulence (SonicBAT) is a NASA project that is studying the effects of low-altitude turbulence on sonic booms as the noise reaches the ground.

NASA hopes the research will help make supersonic aircraft much quieter and more acceptable to the public. The project involves flying a NASA F-18 at supersonic speeds after it takes off from the Shuttle Landing Facility (SLF) at the Kennedy Space Center. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s own Aviation Explorer Post 747, youth ages 10-15, visited the SLF Saturday. We met the SonicBAT research team,

toured the Reusable Launch Vehicle hangar (RLV) and got an up-close look at two NASA F-18s being used for SonicBAT research. I have flown F-18s in a simulator before, but being up-close and right next to the real thing was incredible. The first stop on our tour was a mission briefing. I had read about mission briefings many times but until that day I had not yet experienced one. During the briefing, I learned shockwaves

cause the thunder-like boom when a plane flies faster than the speed of sound. My mind started overflowing with questions: What type of software was installed on the F-18s? Did they have to file an IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) flight plan? Was a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) put in place during testing? Brett Pauer, an Aeronautics Project Manager and Aeronautics Mission Directorate at the Armstrong Flight Research

Zachary Fedewa/The Avion Newspaper The class of Aviation Explorers pose in a delta formation at the nose gear wheel stop for the last mission of the Space Shuttle Atlantis in 2011. The runway at Kennedy Space Center is 15,000 feet long and 300 feet wide.

Victoria Dass Correspondent The moment I got out of the car and saw NASA’s Mercury-Redstone rocket, I knew this was going to be a trip to remember. From the private bus leading to a special hangar visit, to witnessing the sound barrier being broken by a NASA F-18, these amazing things I am about to share comprised my experience with the SonicBAT testing taking place at the Kennedy Space Center. We were whisked away on a private bus transporting us to a hangar near the end of the Shuttle Landing Facility runway. The plan to make air travel faster and making the sonic boom quieter was the ultimate goal of the tests. Ever since Chuck Yeager proved it possible for people to achieve supersonic speeds, we have been testing the boundaries and limits of flight. As the host continued to explain the things we were going to be viewing, and our

role as future aviators, my mind began to soar. I then saw her in the middle of the hangar. I then saw the freshly polished black paint of the F-104 Starfighter in the middle of the hanger. Its swept back wings are perfectly designed to slice throught the air the way a hot knife goes through butter. Although not part of the NASA tests, I envisioned myself strapped in, grasping the joystick, as I prepared to guide her through the limits of the sound barrier. I had to pull myself away so that I could share my attention to the NASA F-18s, the refurbished Vietnam helicopters, and the TG-14. Each aircraft boasting of its own history and uniqueness that played a part in the advancement of aviation. And I was here with my group Aviation 747, becoming a part of history because every testing meant we were one step closer to a break through. The hopes that our young minds would be inspired and challenged to assist these

engineers with their goal. By the end of the trip, I had found myself flat on the toasty runway angling my phone to take a picture of the 15,000-foot long runway, though I knew it would do it no justice. I still needed to capture the moment. But

we were not done, the very thing we were there for, the highlight of the trip, was witnessing the boom. We were ushered to a safe space, while the pilot boarded the aircraft and prepped for flight. We were not able to see the aircraft take off but we were

Center, answered my questions and we moved right along to our next stop, the RLV at the SLF. As we walked out to the RLV, we were all talking about how exciting the day was going to be. As soon as we walked in the door, our faces lit up. Immediately we saw the TG-14 motor glider. To our right, we saw several F-104 Starfighters, and to our left, an F-18 was being rolled out to the tarmac. It was a future pilot’s dream come true. We learned about how the TG-14 is equipped with special microphones used to record the sound of the sonic boom. We peered into the cockpit of an F-104 and saw the rustic steam gauges, throttle and stick. It felt like we were staring into history. We walked from the RLV hangar to the tarmac where we walked around two F-18s. We talked with engineers and asked them questions about the planes. They even allowed all of us to pose with an F-18 for a photo. After walking outside the RLV hangar, I recognized the STS-107 mission patch painted onto the front of the hangar. On February 1, 2003, the crew of STS-107 lost their lives when tragedy struck. Space Shuttle

Columbia disintegrated during re-entry into the Earth’s atmosphere. The RLV hangar was used to lay out the parts recovered from the accident and investigate the cause. It was thought-provoking to learn this and helped me realize the history behind the hangar in which we were standing and the sacrifice made by the brave men and women of the Columbia crew. Our bus drove out to the SLF runway. As we rode along the 15,000-foot runway, we learned that the center of the runway was two feet higher than the sides. We stood on the spot where Space Shuttle Atlantis’ wheels came to a stop to conclude STS135, the final space shuttle mission. It was incredible to be standing on another piece of history. We also saw launch pads 39A and 39B, crew headquarters and the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB). Aspiring aviators saw the future in action on Saturday. Observing the SonicBAT research helped inspire me to learn more about NASA’s other aeronautics research projects. It was a life-changing experience that will continue to inspire my passion for aviation.

able to witness the TG-14 disappear into the clouds ready to collect data. There was a short wait when a loud boom filled the atmosphere, and a few moments later, a quieter boom followed. It is a boom I would never forget, always echoing

through every endeavor that I partake in through aviation. It would guide my continued fascination with the SR-71 and every other aircraft that influenced aviation. Hopefully, this is the beginning of the newer and more exciting adventures yet to come.

Zachary Fedewa/The Avion Newspaper A NASA test pilot explains the science behind low sonic boom flight. The students were interested in the special maneuver required that allows the pilot to channel the sonic boom into certain geographical regions.

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Punta Gorda, Florida October 13-15, 2017

• This air shows mission is to present an annual air show for families and aims to make it as educational as possible. They present both military and civilian demonstrations. The air show also hosts an annual 5k. _________

Stuart Air Show

Stuart, Florida November 3-5, 2017

• This air show has a fire-

works display as a kickoff. The demonstrations consist of various World War II battle reenactments. _________

NAS Jax Air Show Jacksonville, Florida November 4-5, 2017

• This air show will have a variety of demonstrations, finishing with the Navy’s flight demonstration team: The Blue Angels. During the event, there will be many booths and aircraft displays for show goers to visit. _________

NAS Pensacola Open House Pensacola, Florida November 10-11, 2017

• This will be the closing performance by the Blue Angels for the 2017 season. _________ Melbourne Air & Space Show Orlando, Florida March, 17-18, 2018

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by the United States Air Force’s Thunderbirds. The demonstration team is known for performing precision aerial maneuvers to show off the capabilities of modern aircraft and the people flying them.

This Week in Aviation History

Reality Check: Russia’s Stealth Fighter

Henry Neiberlien Editor-in-Chief

With recent tensions between Russia and the United States, many people start to think about how our military compares to theirs. Russia has recently spent billions of rubles rebuilding its military, trying desperately to regain the prestige of the Soviet Union. One of the most high-profile projects has been the PAK-FA 5th generation stealth fighter program. As of this year, the PAK-FA will be entering production as the SU-57. Even though the SU-57 has been touted by Russian media as one of the best Russian fighter aircraft ever built, the Kremlin has opted only to order 12 aircraft. Sukhoi initially estimated that the Russian Air Force would order at least 150, so what went wrong? The SU-57 has had a long and troubled development, and the capabilities of the aircraft have been greatly exaggerated. Even though both Russian and West-

ern media have claimed that the SU-57 is Russia's answer to the F-22 and F-35, it is far from being able to match their capabilities.

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The SU-57, in reality, is nothing more than an underpowered, over-priced 4th generation fighter.

First of all, the aircraft is coated in standard Russian camouflage schemes with normal aircraft paint; a stealth aircraft should be coated in radar absorbing material and a gray color scheme for the best radar evasion. This means that Russia has yet to develop radar absorbing material of any kind, and this severely inhibits the SU-57's ability to avoid advanced radar arrays employed by the US and its allies. The SU-57 also does not utilize next generation avionics, and its large size inhibits its ability to maneuver quickly.

Photo Courtesy: Russian Ministry of Defense

However, the SU-57's biggest flaw is its powerplant. The engines in the SU-57 currently are the same model found in older Russian 4th generation fighters like the SU-27 and SU-30. While these engines are powerful, the SU-57 is much larger than the Flankers and also much heavier. This makes the aircraft quite underpowered, not to mention the engines are not in the least bit stealthy. The internal weapons bay of the SU-57 is not large

the SU-57, it is unlikely the Russian military will continue its investment in the program and instead try and export the aircraft to recoup R&D costs. Russia will most likely begin development of a replacement or abandon stealth fighter development in favor of fielding less expensive and nimbler SU-27 Flankers. While Russia seems to have failed in developing and deploying a stealth fighter, China is a whole different story.

PIT’s Step Forward in Aviation Abigail Johnson Correspondent

With the upcoming memorial of Sept. 11 just on the horizon, it was an odd time for Pittsburg International Airport (PIT) to announce a change of checkpoint procedures. PIT is the first airport since the World Trade Center disaster to allow peo-

ple who are not passengers past security. While these non-passengers are still scanned and checked by TSA officials, people can request passes that enable them to greet flyers as they exit the plane and leave the gates. The question of safety has been called upon for allowing non-passengers the freedom to walk around

and explore the airport. However, the TSA requires visitors, like flyers going through security, to provide identification and a ticket with TSA approval allowing them to proceed back to the gates. There are certainly some downsides to this new installment of regulations, but many good opportunities are ahead for flyers.

September 2nd, 1998

This date marks the first flight of the Boeing-717. The Boeing 717-200 twin-jet was designed as a short-haul, high-frequency 100-passenger jet.

September 7th, 2004

Munir Said Thalib, an Indonesian human-rights and anti-corruption activist, is assassinated on a Garuda Indonesia flight. Cause of death was arsenic poisoning.

September 9th, 1994 The Discovery Space Shuttle made its 20th trip to Earth’s orbit for the mission STS-64.

enough for most of the weapons in the Russian inventory; this means they have to be carried externally on wing pylons thus compromising the stealth of the aircraft even more. The SU-57, in reality, is nothing more than an underpowered, overpriced 4th generation fighter. The manufacturer of the aircraft itself does not even consider it a next generation aircraft. While new engines are in development for

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Many passengers that are associated with PIT excitedly explain that for the first time in almost two decades families can greet their loved ones after long term trips, military tours, and holidays.

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Many passengers that are associated with PIT excitedly explain that for the first time in almost two decades families can now greet their loved ones after long term trips, military tours, and holidays as they get off their flight. Mothers and overprotective guardians can now relax as they walk their children to the gate and watch them safely board the plane. People can now

guide loved ones with disabilities to their flight instead of being escorted by an unfamiliar airport staff member. This new change in airport security regulations could be a new beginning for air transportation across the country. In the next couple of weeks, PIT is testing these new procedures and observing the behaviors of people involved. Time will tell if other airports will follow in pursuit of Pittsburg or if the safety of the new guidelines is still too soon since 2001.

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X-37B to Launch on Falcon 9 for First Time Samantha Stirmel Correspondent The X-37B, USAF’s mystery military spacecraft, is going up into space for the fifth time on Thursday, Sept. 7 at Kennedy Space Center using Pad 39A. X37B will be carried into space using one of SpaceX’s famous Falcon 9 rockets, which they will attempt to land once more after separation. This is SpaceX’s first time getting their hands on the X-37B, which before this point has only been launched on the United Launch Alliance Atlas V. If a launch of a classified USAF craft and a first for SpaceX is not exciting enough for you, the occasion might be the final launch from historic pad 39A before SpaceX begins renovations. Static fire testing of

the SpaceX Falcon 9 first stage rocket was completed at 16:30 EDT on Thursday, Aug. 31 after a 6-hour window to allow teams to have the amount of time they need to go through the countdown milestones to make this launch a success. This is a refreshing change compared to what happened almost one year ago to the day concerning the failed Static Fire test with the Amos-6 satellite. In a statement from the USAF, “This mission carries small satellite ride shares and will demonstrate greater opportunities for rapid space access and on-orbit testing of emerging space technologies… This mission will host the Air Force Research Laboratory Advanced Structurally Embedded Thermal Spreader payload to test experimental

electronics and oscillating heat pipe technologies in the long duration space environment.” NASA’s social media has yet to release a launch time to the public, much to the

disdain of those who would want to know what classes to skip to see this highly classified spacecraft be hurtled into space. If you do choose to

make it an all-day event and try to catch this launch, the recommendation is setting up shop on Playalinda Beach, located about 4 miles from Pad 39A.

Launch Control Center OTV-5 - Falcon 9 September 7 Cape Canaveral LC-39A

NROL-52 - Atlas V September 28 Cape Canaveral SLC-41

SES 11/EchoStar 105 Falcon 9 September 27 Cape Canaveral

Iridium Next 21-30 Falcon 9 October 4 Vandenberg AFB, CA SLC-4E

Demo Flight- Falcon Heavy TBD November Kennedy Space Center LC-39A

Photo Courtesy: The Sun This photo depicts the X37B after its first two year unmanned mission.

This Week in Space History September 3, 1960 Viking II lands on Mars September 4, 1942 Production and delivery of V-2 rocket begins September 5, 1989 Launch of Soyuz TN-8 from Baikonur September 5, 1995 Nuclear device from France explodes in the Pacific September 6 ,1899 Foundation of the American Astronomical Society. September 7, 1995 Launch of Endeavour STS-69 from Cape Canaveral LC-39A September 8 ,1960 Dedication of Marshall Space Center in Huntsville, AL September 8, 1966 First episode of Star Trek: The Original Series airs in America on NBC September 8, 2016 Launch of OSIRIS REx from Cape Canaveral September 11, 1997 Global Surveyor reaches Mars September 12, 1960 President John F. Kennedy delivers famous Rice University Speech “We choose to go to the moon in this decade... not because it is easy but because it is hard.”

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Alison Smalling ERAU Athletics Embry-Riddle played their 2017 season opener on Thursday night in what was an exciting evening for the program and University. The Eagles could not overcome an early deficit and would fall by a final score of 3-0 to Francis Marion (S.C.). Thursday's contest marked

the first official NCAA II game for the men's soccer team and the EmbryRiddle Athletic Department as a whole with 1,352 fans witnessing the historic contest. Levin Sandmann would tally the first goal of the contest for the Patriots thanks to an assist by Jevon Williams in the fourth minute, giving the visitors an early lead they

Women’s Soccer vs Florida Southern Lakeland, Fla. @ 6:00 p.m.

Miguel Moore/The Avion Newspaper An Eagle making his way to the goal during the second half of the game.

Women’s Volleyball vs Missouri Western West Palm Beach, Fla. @ 10:00 a.m. Women’s Volleyball vs Bridgeport West Palm Beach, Fla. @ 5:30 p.m.

Women’s Volleyball vs St. Mary’s (TX) West Palm Beach, Fla. @ 10:00 a.m. Women’s Volleyball vs Augustana (SD) West Palm Beach, Fla. @ 2:30 p.m. Men’s Soccer vs Lee Daytona Beach, Fla. @ 7:00 p.m.

Sunday Women’s Soccer vs Lee Orange Beach, Ala. @ 2:00 p.m.

vs Francis Marion: 3

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would not relinquish. The Patriots would score once more before the end of the first half with Gaspard Mianne setting up teammate Adrian Merino from 15 yards out, giving FMU the two-goal lead going into the break. It did not take long for Francis Marion to increase their lead in the second half. Jordan Dechere took the ball half the length of the field and drilled a bullet to the far post, extending the lead to 3-0 with 35 minutes left in regulation. The Eagles had several opportunities to tally their first goal of the season, putting up 17 shots in the contest. However, the

Eagles could not convert on those opportunities, falling by the 3-0 final. Despite the three-goal deficit, the Eagles out-shot the Patriots, 17-9, with four of ERAU's shots on frame. Freshman Teddy West tallied four shots, with two on target, while Daniel Gylfason and Tim-Frederik Lange registered four shots and three shots, respectively. Richard Dearle (0-1) made two saves in the loss. The Eagles will return to action on Monday, Sept. 4th, in a battle against Coker College at Embry-Riddle Soccer Stadium. First touch is set to come at 7 p.m.

Women’s Volleyball Falls to Oklahoma Baptist in Season Opener Michael Pierce ERAU Athletics

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The Embry-Riddle volleyball team opened up the 2017 season on Friday night with a 3-1 loss (2523, 25-21, 24-26, 25-21) to Oklahoma Baptist (2-0) as part of the Bahama House Classic. The Blue and Gold got career-best efforts from a number of players, including Theresa Jordan (10 kills, 10 digs), Alyssa Rudd (44 assists), and Olivia Roa (5 service aces). Roa also had a matchhigh 29 digs while Paola Virella chipped in with nine kills and seven digs and Ella Duggan,

McKenna James and Melanie Canfield each had seven kills. Oklahoma Baptist used a 5-1 run in the first set to pull ahead, 12-11. After the Eagles retook the lead at 17-16, OBU scored seven of the next nine points to push its advantage to 23-19. Duggan and Jordan scored a block that sparked a quick 4-0 rally for ERAU, keyed by a pair of aces from Erika Barbour, to tie the set at 23-23. The Bison were able to stop the bleeding with a Mikayla Watson kill on the next point and Kelsi Chavez clinched the set with a well-placed bump

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vs Oklahoma Baptist: 3

Embry-Riddle: 1

attack from the back row to end the set at 25-23. Set two followed a similar pattern to set one, with OBU going on an 8-3 run to take the lead, 12-9, only to see the Eagles fight back to even things at 15-15. This time the Bison never surrendered the lead and eventually pulled away for a 25-21 win to go up 2-0 in the match. In the third frame, the Eagles turned the tide on Oklahoma Baptist, going on a 7-2 run in the middle stages of the set to take a 19-15 lead. OBU rallied back to tie it at 21 and briefly regained the lead at 23-22, but Duggan and Canfield came up with a big block and Roa followed that with an ace to give ERAU its first set point of the night at 24-23. An attack error kept OBU in the set but Canfield and

James scored back-to-back kills to finish off the set and keep the match going with ERAU trailing 2-1. The Eagles couldn’t ride the wave of momentum that they had developed towards the end of set three into set four, as Oklahoma Baptist quickly ran out to a 12-5 lead. The Eagles showed their resiliency, clawing back to within two points on three occasions, but the Bison never let them get any closer than that for the rest of the set, taking the frame, 25-21, to win the match, 3-1. The Blue and Gold are back in action tomorrow in day two of the Bahama House Classic at the ICI Center. ERAU takes on Barton at 2 p.m. and closes out the tournament against Missouri S&T at 7 p.m.

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Spider-man: Homecoming Review Spider-man Enters the Marvel Cinematic Universe with a Bang

Spider-man has not had the best track record when it comes to feature films. Not since the Tobey Maguire era has Spider-man been as entertaining, smart, funny, and even emotional as he is here in “Spider-man: Homecoming.” “Homecoming” is less about the superhero Spider-man and more about his secret identity Peter Parker. Being in high school and having relatable problems, like trying to balance his school work, relationships, and friendships, with his obsession with trying to be a good enough hero to impress Tony Stark Peter Parker learns to balance out both identities. Being in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, “Homecoming” has the advantage of bringing Iron Man into the film as a mentor for Peter. During his attempts to prove to Tony that he is a capable hero, he learns important lessons about himself and how he needs to care about those around

as much as he would the victims he rescues. “Spider-man: Homecoming” is smart, funny, and engaging as it follows Peter after the events of Captain America: Civil War. Peter thinks he can become the next Avenger and tries everything he can to achieve it. Unfortunately, someone comes along to stop his plans and test Peter.

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“Spider-man: Homecoming” is more like a classic 90’s high school movie than a superhero movie, and that is not necessarily a bad thing.”

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Henry Neiberlien Editor-in-Chief

The Vulture, played by Michael Keaton, starts a personal vendetta against Spider-man after he starts to interrupt his high-tech salvage operation. Peter Parker soon learns that the Vulture is his biggest challenge yet as he, like Peter, will do anything to protect the ones he loves. “Homecoming” is also filled with amazing action

set pieces and humor balanced by the real-life dilemma Peter is facing. “Spider-man: Homecoming” is more like a classic 90’s high school movie than a superhero movie, and that is not necessarily a bad thing. With the Marvel Cinematic Universe becoming more and more crowded with many great films, this one stands on its own with a unique story and perspective. I would love to dig deeper into what makes this story great but I will not for fear of spoiling what makes it special. “Spider-man: Homecoming” is not just for the superhero movie fan or comic book nerd. It is a film for the whole family while also satisfying those fans of the comic books with nods and easter eggs to the other versions of Peter we have seen through his many iterations. “Spider-man: Homecoming” is a must see and my favorite Spider-man film to date. It shows who Peter Parker is, just a normal kid, but also a hero that saves many people including himself.

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Dunkirk Review: “Our Finest Hour” A Dark and Emotional Tale about Brothers in Arms Finding their way Home

Dunkirk

Many films that take place during the second world war show the enemy in retreat. While many movies may not glamorize war, many show the Allies, the “good guys,” winning in the end. “Dunkirk” is the opposite. Taking place in northern France in 1940, it shows one of the worst military disasters in history. Four hundred thousand British soldiers are trapped and surrounded on a beach being regularly strafed by Luftwaffe planes and U-boats sinking almost every ship that tries to leave. “Dunkirk” is frightening to watch. Nolan’s use of practical effects, thousands of real extras and not to mention the fantastic soundtrack by Hans Zimmer make you fear for the life of the characters as the enemy continues to encroach the men stranded at Dunkirk. From very early in the film you hear the nonstop ticking of a clock,

adding to the tension as you constantly think about how time is running out for these men. Being in a place where you could practically see your home but not having safe passage is demoralizing.

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guys,” winning in the end. “Dunkirk” is the opposite.

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Henry Neiberlien Editor-in-Chief

Luckily, they are rescued by civilians and private boat owners who made the journey across the channel to save their army. Some of the best parts of the film are the dogfights; the film follows two Royal Air Force pilots and their Spitfires into real dogfights with practical aircraft. These dogfights are some of the most awe-inspiring aircraft footage ever put to the silver screen. The film is also

a work of art for using visual cues and set pieces to tell the story instead of pages and pages of useless dialog. You will be surprised how little dialogue there is as most of the acting is through body language; that is all you will need to feel the emotion and terror felt by these young men facing their first encounter with war. “Dunkirk” is an emotional tale about survival, about a nation on the brink of collasing desperately trying to save its army trapped on foreign soil. It is about how men younger than most students at this university must do what is necessary to survive. “Dunkirk” is another great film by Christopher Nolan and his first film in a while that takes place in our world, during a real event in our history. Truly an instant classic and premiering in a time of uncertainty, it is important to understand how desperate things were for England and France in 1940.

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The Next Five Podcasts to Distract You from Studying

Andrew Bronshteyn Managing Editor

This is a continuation of the article in the Orientation-Issue, where I listed my five favorite podcasts that are friendly to people new to podcasting in general. But I have so many good podcasts to share! Some of these I, personally, like better than ones in the previous article. But, these five podcasts are more ‘advanced,' you could say. Without further ado, here are the next five! Perhaps you are not interested in talk-shows, or other ‘non-fiction' podcasts, like the first five. Well, the sixth podcast, "Wolf 359," is a triumph of a science-fiction drama in podcast form. Like radio-dramas, this podcast tells a story episodically. The story follows a crew orbiting in their space station around the red dwarf star, Wolf 359. This show is jam-packed with both comedy and drama. The show just passed 50 episodes, and the plot continues to thick-

en. The show updates every other week - sometimes taking long breaks - and the episodes average at just over 30 minutes. The seventh podcast is also fiction; "The Thrilling Adventure Hour" which sadly no longer updates. It was a live show that was recorded and published in podcast form for almost seven years. The show was done in the style of oldtimey radio (while also parodying it). There are over 250 episodes, which are normally 20-30 minutes long, but some special episodes go over an hour. This eighth podcast also does not update but had a great run. It is called "Wits," and like “The Thrilling Adventure Hour”, it was a live show that was published online. "Wits" was a variety show hosted by John Moe, with comedic sketches, live music, games, and interviews with interesting comedians and musicians. Before being cancelled, the show nearly reached 100 episodes, averaging between 50

minutes and an hour. The ninth podcast is called "Spontaneanation," which is a real mouthful, combining the words ‘spontaneous' and ‘nation.' Hosted by famous comedian Paul F. Tompkins, this show is completley improvised. The show starts with an interview with a special guest and ends with a ‘narrative improv,' where Tompkins and his talented guest comics make a longform sketch on the spot. It is comedy gold. There are over 100 episodes, averaging over an hour each. It is my favorite podcast but is ninth due to being more ‘advanced' as a podcast than the others. And finally, tenth, with the podcast "The Worst Idea of All Time." This show follows two New Zealand comics as they watch the same terrible movie once a week for an entire year. In their first season (which is now only available at Howl. FM for a subscription) they watched the Adam Sandler movie "Grown Ups 2" 52 times, despite

never seeing the first film. Their second season was the awful movie "Sex and the City 2," which is almost two and a half hours long. The third (and final) season, which is ending soon, is the movie "We Are Your Friends," starring Zac Efron. There are over 150 episodes, and it updates twice a week with episodes averaging 40 minutes. One episode a week is about the movie, which they would have just watched, and the other episode is answering questions from their listeners. This show is absolutely amazing but is at the bottom of the list due to the pay-wall for the first season. It is definitely worth the subscription; it is free for the first month and only $5 a month after that. You can cancel it immediately after you have finished the season, too. Come by our office inside the Student Center and talk to me about podcasts anytime if you would like another recommendation!

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