Aviation High School
May 13, 2013
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK
Six Period Days
- Mon thru Thurs
No School Friday, May 17 –
Student Led Conferences
Save the Date
Friday,
May 31 – All School Awards Ceremony at the Performing Arts Center, Burien—No
jeans, please!
Sunday,
June 2 – Senior Awards Ceremony, 1:30-4:30 at the Boeing Theater—invitations
have been mailed home
AP
Testing on Campus May 13 – 17 in the
Annex-- Parking is limited during this time, please plan accordingly
Monday AP Tests – Biology,
Music Theory, Physics B, Physics C Mechanics, Physics C Electricity and
Magnetism
Tuesday: PM
Assembly – ASB Elections grades 9, 10 & 11
Ultimate
Frisbee Practice
3:45 – 5:45
Robotics
Team Meeting 6:00
– 8:00 PM
AP Tests – United States Government and
Politics,
Comparative Government
and Politics, French Culture
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PM Assembly Schedule
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8:00 - 8:50
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Period 0
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9:00 - 9:45
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Period 1
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9:50 - 10:35
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Period 2
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10:40 - 11:25
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Period 3
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11:30 - 12:15
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Period 4
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12:15 - 12:45
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Lunch
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12:50 - 1:00
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Period 5
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1:05 - 1:50
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Assembly
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1:55 - 2:40
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Period 5
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2:45 - 3:30
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Period 6
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Wednesday: Ultimate Frisbee Practice 3:45 – 5:45
AP Tests – German Language and Culture, United
States History
European History
Thursday: Ultimate Frisbee Practice 3:45 – 5:45
Ultimate Practice Party in the cafeteria 5:45 – 6:45
Robotics Team Meeting 6:00 – 8:00
PM
AP Tests
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Macroeconomics, World History,
Italian Language and
Culture, Microeconomics
Friday: No
School - Student Led Conferences
Prom "From Sodo With Love"
Where:
Within Sodo - located at 2916 Utah Avenue South
9:00
- Midnight
AP Tests – Human Geography, Spanish Literature
and Culture
Saturday: Project
Amelia Fundraiser - see new
announcements for details
Show
times: 4pm and 10pm
Movie:
Silver Linings Playbook
Principal’s Message
Whatever
your plans may have included this past weekend, I hope you celebrated all the
mothers in your life—the mom who is raising you, your grandmothers and aunts, your
teachers, coaches, friends and neighbors who nurture and support you when mom
isn’t around. I have certainly found in
my own life that many women have assumed the role of mom to encourage and
support me. I’m grateful! Cheers to mothers everywhere!
I
keep hearing more good news from the Career Center and Ms. Burr about the
exciting opportunities students will have this summer. Congratulations to:
Ø Jacob Wagner, who has been selected for one of our most coveted internships--a full
time, paid internship with Aerotec
Engineering. Good job, Jacob!
Ø Nick Vale, Elijah Harmon and Royce Le now have full
time, paid summer internships with Aviation
Partners, a company that designs and manufactures winglets for Boeing
and other aerospace companies. CONGRATS, gentlemen!
Ø Richard Encinas, who has been accepted to intern at the Museum of Flight as an ambassador for
the Crew Compartment position. Congratulations Richard!
Ø Alfiya Yesuf who will be sharing the fun of
STEM with younger girls by interning with Girls
Rock Math this summer.
Ø William Mueser, who will be a paid intern for
Mentor Neil Hawson who is conducting an Algebra
Camp for our students this summer!
Ø Ellen Jetland, Rocco Buty Lesley Martinez, Olivia
Shiffer, Moritz Wienke, Jon Provencher, Richard Encinas, who have been selected
as this year’s Seafair Airshow interns. Ellen Jetland and Rocco Buty will be the
lead interns. Lucky students- great job
and congratulations!
I
imagine there will be an air of sweet anticipation this week as many of you
prepare for Prom on Friday evening. Congratulations
to the Junior Class for planning what is sure to be another fabulous,
memory-making event. Have fun, everyone,
and be safe!
Seniors, are
you working on your scholarship essays?
The scholarship packet is available in the Counseling Center or you may
access it from the AHS or the PTSA websites.
Please take full advantage of the many scholarships that are being
offered this year. It’s quite amazing
how donors have stepped forward to contribute to your future!
AP
testing continues this week. My best to
all who are taking exams. You’ve worked hard to get to this point, and I’m
proud of you.
May
you all have a most inspiring week of learning!
I am honored to be your principal.
~Reba
G.
NEW
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Project
Amelia Movie Fundraising Event is this Saturday – Don’t Miss this Event for 21
and Older Help land the Electra!
—Parents, round up your friends
for a great time at the Tin Room!
When:
Saturday May 18th, 2013
Show times:
4pm and 10pm
Movie: Silver
Linings Playbook
After a four-year stay in
a psychiatric institution, former teacher Pat Peoples has no choice but to move
back in with his mother. While he's trying in vain to reunite with his wife,
Pat meets another woman fated to change his life.
Tickets:
$20.00 donation (includes popcorn).
Pre-Sale tickets are
available now – purchase yours and selected time before we sell out! Flyers
available in the office.
Sign up: This is
a 21 and over event. Adult beverages will be available.
Fourteen Tickets Still Available
Class of 2013 Graduation Party at iFly
June 12, 11:30pm to 5:00am
Judging from the forms in by May 1, it looks like we will have a great turn out for the party...but we want more! It is our hope to have as many students from the Class of 2013 participate in this safe, chaperoned, final fling as a class. We still have room for fourteen more students to attend. If you missed the May 1st deadline, you are in luck...but hurry! You will need to catch one of those spots!
If you need a little extra time to pay, no problem! Just turn in the form with a note as soon as possible so we can "count your student in" saying when you will be completing your payment (but no later than June 1). If you need a hand paying, please let us know...we want every student to attend, and will do whatever we can to make it happen.
Questions? Need a form? Want to help? Contact Mindy McClean 206.679.8602 mindymacster@hotmail.com
June 12, 11:30pm to 5:00am
Judging from the forms in by May 1, it looks like we will have a great turn out for the party...but we want more! It is our hope to have as many students from the Class of 2013 participate in this safe, chaperoned, final fling as a class. We still have room for fourteen more students to attend. If you missed the May 1st deadline, you are in luck...but hurry! You will need to catch one of those spots!
If you need a little extra time to pay, no problem! Just turn in the form with a note as soon as possible so we can "count your student in" saying when you will be completing your payment (but no later than June 1). If you need a hand paying, please let us know...we want every student to attend, and will do whatever we can to make it happen.
Questions? Need a form? Want to help? Contact Mindy McClean 206.679.8602 mindymacster@hotmail.com
The Career Center will only be developing and
placing students in internships for a few more weeks, so if you’re planning on
a summer internship, check the bulletin board and apply by the deadlines.
Seniors, are you
Attending University of WA in the fall?
Peter Keckemet, AHS class of 2012, is serving as an Orientation Leader
for UW. He is eager to help any AHS
graduate. If you have a question related
to any phase of orientation to the UW, please feel free to contact him at peterkeckemet@gmail.com
ANNOUNCEMENTS
From Your ASB
Are
you trying to save some money for Prom?
Gentlemen
who are planning to attend this year’s Prom: Mrs. Fitzpatrick has several
coupons left for $50 off a Tuxedo rental from The Tux Shop. If you are sure you
will be attending, please stop by her room and grab a coupon (while supplies
last). This is a great deal! Ladies, a
few gently worn, beautiful dresses will be delivered to Ms. Fitz’s room this
week—check them out if you wear between a size zero to size six dress! FREE
Spirit Shack Clearance Blow-Out
Every Friday until the end of the
year, the Spirit Shack will be hosting a Clearance Blow-out Sale. All
sweatshirts (hoodies & zip ups) will be on sale for $15! All t-shirts are
$5, tumbler cups are $5, scarves are $10, Polos are $10, and lanyards are $2!
Please stop by to check out our inventory.
Attention Mr. Aviation Contestants,
Stage Crew and our AHS ladies involved in Mr. Aviation: The date has
changed for this event to Friday, May 31st
from 6-9 PM. Dress rehearsal will take place on Tuesday, May 28th
after school, and all involved must attend! Please note that we will hold dance
and talent practices every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from now until the
last week of May. Please show up each day ready to practice and prepare for
this amazing show! Contestants: There will be a meeting today, Monday
during lunch in Mrs. Fitzpatrick’s room. It will only take a few minutes, so
please come right after 3rd period so you can get the information
quickly and still have your lunch. Mark your calendars with all of these
important dates!
Esterline-Hytek
now has two paid internships offered to techy AHS students- one is
Information Systems and one is CAD Masking Internship. Deadline to apply
is May 20, 2013.
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Hytek
Esterline
is the largest independent supplier of specialized metal finishing in the
Pacific NW; they work with every kind of airplane part imaginable. Hytek
is offering a full time, paid INFORMATION SYSTEMS Computer internship for the
summer plus 10 hours/week during the school year, flexible schedule.
Located in Kent. Application
deadline May 20th to Ms. Burr.
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Project Manager/STEM Teacher Internships. You’ll
inspire students grades K-6 with fun experiments and lessons at the Fauntleroy
Children’s Center in West Seattle. Internships are open to several AHS
students of any grade; this is a voluntary, great learning and resume building
opportunity. You’ll plan lessons, purchase supplies and teach young
people about a variety of STEM topics. 4 classes will be offered on
Mondays, with a few planning meetings in between. More info on website/bulletin
board, applications due by May 15, 2013.
Previous NOTAM Announcements – but still Relevant
Attention All
Students:
Have you turned in all your required
community service hours? If not, please get them documented, signed by your
advisor, and to Ms. Lee ASAP. Seniors, you must complete all your hours in
order to graduate, so make sure you take care of this requirement!
Seniors—please submit
your PE and Fine Arts contracts on
or before Thursday, May 23rd to Mr. Kelly.
WE
NEED TISSUES
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Allergy season is here and the
tissues are almost gone
Summer
School Information for grades 11 & 12 now
available online:
Nutrition
Services is in the process of switching to a new Point of Sale software, used to count
meals served in the cafeteria. The only
change for students is that they need to
hit the “enter” key after keying in their student ID number.
Attention,
Seniors (and your families):
Ø The Aviation High School Scholarship Packet is available in the
counseling office. It is also posted on
the AHS and PTSA websites. Hard copies are available from Ms. Carper in the
Counseling Office. We encourage you to
do a thorough review of the scholarships available (there are new ones this
year!) and apply for those which you believe are most aligned with your college
and career goals. Please remember that
you MUST complete the general scholarship application to be considered for any
of the awards; and completion of the general scholarship application also
qualifies you for random scholarship drawings by the PTSA!
Ø Mark your calendars, Seniors, for the Senior Awards Ceremony that
will be held Sunday, June 2, at the Boeing Theater on E. Marginal Way,
close to the Museum of Flight. Time: 1:30-4:30
p.m. Thousands of dollars in
scholarship awards will be presented at this event, and each senior will be
celebrated and recognized by an AHS staff member. It is a very special ceremony that you won’t
want to miss!
Attention
Everyone (Students, Staff, Parents/Families: Due
to a miscommunication, our All-School Awards Ceremony, which was
supposed to be held June 6, will now be held Friday, May 31. We will board the buses for the Performing
Arts Center (PAC) at 9:05 a.m. and return to AHS for lunch and a Rose Ceremony,
organized and facilitated by Culture Club.
You will enjoy a very fun Friday!
Stay tuned for additional information.
Parents and families, please join us if your schedule permits. Students—even though it is Friday, no jeans
please!
SPY
CAMP, UNMANNED VECHICLE CAMP AND COMPUTER/ELECTRICAL ENGINEER CAMP- We have 10
spots for AHS students- sponsored by Mr. James Raisbeck; all tuition and
fees are covered, including flight to Embry
Riddle Aeronautical University in Arizona. Sophomores and Juniors are
target group, but mature freshmen with teacher recommendation will be
considered. More information on bulletin board across from Career Center-
but you must submit application materials to Ms. Burr by Monday, May 20th,
9:00 am.
Are you
interested in attending Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU)? If so, ERAU is
again offering the opportunity for a few students to visit this summer, all
expenses paid—air travel, lodging in the dorms, and meals. This
is a three-day trip in which you get to fly in one of ERAU’s airplanes,
visit classes, and learn more about the various degree programs that ERAU has
to offer. If interested, check with Ms.
Burr for the exact dates, then submit an essay to her in which you explain your
specific interests in both visiting and attending ERAU in the future—planned
major and degree you hope to earn, goals for career, aspects of their
university that interest you. Due date for essay: TODAY--Monday, May 13,
9:00 a.m. Open to freshmen, sophomores,
and juniors.
Highline Tech Acodemy (yes, this IS spelled
correctly!) - August 19-22, 2013
A tech camp for high school students entering 10th
through 12th grades. Learn to develop websites and create computer games
and animations. Engage in fun, hands-on activities and explore exciting
careers in the high tech field, while earning two college credits! More
details and the application are at http://cis.highline.edu/camp/ and the
deadline to apply is May 17, 2013.
Bond. James Bond
The Junior class invites all
upperclassmen to Prom "From Sodo With Love" which is on May 17th from 9pm to midnight at Within
Sodo located at 2916 Utah Avenue South - Seattle. Prom tickets are going to
be available in Ms. Sorensen's office for $50 from April 26th to May
10th and $60 after May 10th. Our Junior Class Captains and the Prom Committee
have planned a SPECTACULAR Prom and we hope to see everyone there for the last
dance of the year!
Attention pilots--caution!
A TFR just appeared near KPWT and is
centered over the Bremerton Shipyards. Consider checking the FAA notice (http://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_3_2756.html) and phoning a briefer before flight. ~ Edge
High School PE
Credit Opportunity!
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AWSP offers students a
semester of high school credit in fitness (PE) July 15-19
while exploring the beauty of the land around the Cispus Learning Center. The intensive curriculum (15 hours/day) is designed for students
interested in exploring the
opportunities the outdoors has to offer.
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Outdoor Recreation Health &
Fitness Camp 2013
ENTER TO BUILD
SPORTSMAN AIRCRAFT
In
an effort to promote STEM, GAMA (General Aviation Manufactures Association) and
Build a Plane launched a nationwide STEM competition. The winners (eight students) will receive free trips
to Glasair Aviation Facilities in Arlington, WA to build 2 Sportsman aircraft
starting June 17, 2013. The completed aircraft will then be professionally test
flown to this year’s AirVenture 2013 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
Contest
Schools interested will be given “Fly To Learn” software, which provides
tools for teachers to guide the students through the process of building an
aircraft on computer. Then each high school will select ONE design that will compete in
virtual fly-off, which will score aerodynamic and performance parameters.
The judges will be engineers from GAMA
member companies and top TWO schools will
be allowed to send FOUR students plus
their TEACHER and a CHAPERONE to Glasair at
no charge. Each team will receive roundtrip airfair, transfers, hotel, all
meals and field trips to visit Boeing Aircraft Factory and Museum of Flight.
Glasair Sportsman 2+2 is a metal and
composite aircraft that seats four adults. Schools interested should call Katrina Bradshaw at 804-843-3321
immediately, Spaces are limited. For
more information log on to BuildAPlane.org, GAMA.aero, GlasairAviation.com or
FlyToLearn.com.
2013
DOT Student RAISE Competition
Recognizing Aviation & Aerospace Innovation in Science & Engineering:
The Secretary of Transportation, Ray LaHood, is announcing a second-annual award competition to recognize outstanding students who develop unique scientific and engineering innovations in aerospace and aviation.
The 2013 Secretary's RAISE competition is open to students at the graduate, undergraduate, and high school level who are developing innovative solutions to real-world aviation and aerospace issues.
Recognizing Aviation & Aerospace Innovation in Science & Engineering:
The Secretary of Transportation, Ray LaHood, is announcing a second-annual award competition to recognize outstanding students who develop unique scientific and engineering innovations in aerospace and aviation.
The 2013 Secretary's RAISE competition is open to students at the graduate, undergraduate, and high school level who are developing innovative solutions to real-world aviation and aerospace issues.
Winners will be formally recognized by the
Secretary of Transportation on behalf of a partnership of government and
private sector organizations. Those planning to enter this competition
should advisePatricia.Watts@faa.gov by April
1.The FAA is accepting submissions from May 1 through July 1, 2013.
For further details, see: http://dot-raise2013.challenge.gov/
Scholarship
Opportunities for HSD Seniors: With tuition costs rising, financial
aid and scholarships are a very necessary piece of the higher education puzzle.
The Highline Schools Foundation is pleased to announce the following
scholarship opportunities: The Bill Maynard Memorial Scholarship and The
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (STIA) Scholarship are available to
Highline School District seniors who live in the Highline School District
service area and will graduate by June 30, 2013.
Seattle-Tacoma
International Airport (STIA) Scholarship is a needs-based scholarship and is
awarded annually to three graduating seniors from Highline School District who
will be pursuing a college education. Two $14,000 awards (paid over 2 years)
are made to students who will be attending four-year colleges and one $8,000
award (paid over 2 years) is made to a student attending a two-year college or
vocational school.
Juniors:
Sign
up with Quest Bridge, an organization that helps students with whose
families earn less than $60,000/year reach highly-selective colleges. Visit:
http://www.questbridge.org/for-students/students-start-here.
ATTENDANCE NOTES
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Attendance
Reminder for Parents and Students: Attendance line 206-878-1259
A phone call is REQUIRED to the school
each day of an absence AND a parent signed note is REQUIRED upon the student’s
return to school in order for the absence to be excused.
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New WA state
law for coding student absences: Beginning this academic year,
schools are required to mark absences due to family vacation as UNEXCUSED. This is
a change from previous practice. We ask for your understanding and
cooperation and want to remind families that excused absences are permitted for
illness, religious reasons, and school-related functions.
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REMINDER for
Families Scheduling Summer Vacations--Be prepared for your AHS student to
attend school on Thursday, August 29, 2013. The first two days of school
prepare your student for a great start to a new school year!
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Student
Athletes—
please remember to check in weekly with
your advisor and notify them of your participation status. All winter athletes who did not participate
in a fall sport must pick up their ALE paperwork this week from Mr. Kelly.
From Your PTSA
Can you help to Sponsor A Senior?
Fundraiser for the Class of 2013 Graduation Party
As June approaches, our seniors look toward the end of their high school years at AHS. Capping off a busy day, the Seniors will gather one last time to celebrate four years well done as a class at their Grad Party...the final gathering until they meet again in 2023 for their ten year reunion! Held once again at iFly, this celebration is a safe way for our seniors to cut loose after what is bound to be an emotional day, and has become a welcome tradition at Aviation High School.
But, it sure is an expensive tradition! At a cost of approximately $200 a student, we look for ways to defray the ticket cost for each to attend. We are also paying for several scholarships. We want to make sure every student who wants to attend is able to. Can you help? The Grad Party Committee is asking for donations of any denomination to help "SPONSOR A SENIOR". Whether it be $25 or $250, any amount adds up, and is greatly appreciated. We have several students on scholarship, and are selling tickets for $125 to make it more affordable to attend. So...whatever your student's grade, from freshman to senior, think about making a donation! All checks should be made payable to "AHS PTSA" with "Grad Party" in the memo line. Questions, comments, concerns? Contact Mindy McClean at mindymacster@hotmail.com or 206.679.8692.
Fundraiser for the Class of 2013 Graduation Party
As June approaches, our seniors look toward the end of their high school years at AHS. Capping off a busy day, the Seniors will gather one last time to celebrate four years well done as a class at their Grad Party...the final gathering until they meet again in 2023 for their ten year reunion! Held once again at iFly, this celebration is a safe way for our seniors to cut loose after what is bound to be an emotional day, and has become a welcome tradition at Aviation High School.
But, it sure is an expensive tradition! At a cost of approximately $200 a student, we look for ways to defray the ticket cost for each to attend. We are also paying for several scholarships. We want to make sure every student who wants to attend is able to. Can you help? The Grad Party Committee is asking for donations of any denomination to help "SPONSOR A SENIOR". Whether it be $25 or $250, any amount adds up, and is greatly appreciated. We have several students on scholarship, and are selling tickets for $125 to make it more affordable to attend. So...whatever your student's grade, from freshman to senior, think about making a donation! All checks should be made payable to "AHS PTSA" with "Grad Party" in the memo line. Questions, comments, concerns? Contact Mindy McClean at mindymacster@hotmail.com or 206.679.8692.
Aviation PTSA Ultimate Frisbee Schedule
Playoffs Were May 11
Practices will continue for three more days only: Tuesday,
Wednesday, Thursday from 3:45 to 5:45,
through May 16.
Counselor Corner
Katie Carper
Carnival Volunteer Opportunity
Shorewood
Elementary is looking for volunteers June 7 6:00 – 9:00 PM.
Several AHS students volunteered last year and enjoyed the opportunity and
community hours met.
Grades
9 and 10: The
College Success Foundation’s HERO program is hosting
their 13th Biannual HERO Institute on June 8, 2013, at Seattle
University. This year’s theme is “The Magic of Science” and it is open
to students in grades 7-10 (see flyer).
Students should complete the online HERO
Institute application
at http://www.collegesuccessfoundation.org/wa/hero-institute by May 15, 2013. Seats will fill up quickly.
Harvard,
Duke, Georgetown, Penn, and Stanford will be presenting at the Airport
Hilton and Conference Center in SeaTac at 7:30 PM on May 22 and the Hilton
Bellevue at 7:30 PM on May 23. More information is available at www.exploringcollegeoptions.org.
Upcoming College Visits
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No college visits scheduled for this week
Quote of the Week & aviation history:
“To invent an airplane is nothing. To
build one is something. To fly is everything”-- Otto
Lilienthal
Apollo
10, commanded by Thomas Stafford, with crewmates Eugene Cernan and John Young,
is launched on 18 May 1969. Their eight
day mission would be the second manned flight to the moon, and the first with a
Lunar Module. This is the dress
rehearsal for the landing the following July.
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