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Model airplanes offer aeronautic lessons for members
Photo by Maj. Mike Ruhl, Michigan Wing
MICHIGAN — No engines were necessary when 25 members of
the Maj. Joe Koch Memorial Cadet Squadron gathered to see
— and, ultimately, to try their hands at — demonstrations of
aeronautical principles in action, thanks to the Detroit-based
Cloudbusters Model Airplane Club. Seven of the club’s members
instructed the squadron in building Sig Cub aircraft kits made of
balsa wood and tissue and powered by rubber bands. With
proper turning, the models, with a 12½-inch wingspan, can
remain aloft for minutes.
Cadet Tech. Sgt. Abby Smith tests the stability of
her Sig Cub modelʼs tail section.
The presentation included a primer on modeling safety, an
introduction to paper models and a discussion of principles of
flight, including wing dihedrals and weight and balance. The
squadron members capped off the event by launching their
newly built models in a nearby gymnasium, highlighted by
contests in such categories as time aloft, distance flown and
altitude achieved.
Capt. Larry Parks, the squadron’s commander, pronounced the
event “a huge success.” >> Maj. Mike Ruhl
Middle East
MLK Day of Service benefits Civil Air Patrol
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Members of the
National Capital Wing joined with volunteers
from across the region in partnership with
Greater DC Cares for the Martin Luther King
Day of Service to assemble some 900 personal
first aid kits for use by the wing. More than 250
people came out to support Civil Air Patrol and
other nonprofit organizations.
The kits consisted of standard items required
for CAP ground teams, such as bandages,
cleansing pads, tape and ointments. Kit inserts
were printed and donated by a local UPS Store,
with the wing and Greater DC Cares purchasing
the supplies. Kits, also assembled at the event,
The Andrews Composite Squadronʼs deputy commander for seniors,
were sponsored by Target and Fannie Mae, the
Capt. Rhoda Wharton, organizes completed first aid kits.
Federal National Mortgage Association. Greater
DC Cares organized more than 3,000 volunteers
for projects in the metro region. >> Capt. Christopher Colvin
Photo by Maj. Paul Cianciolo, National Capital Wing
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