Embry-Riddle Prescott Fleet Upgrades to Diamond DA42 NGs

Prescott, Ariz., March 31, 2011 – Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Flight Line in Prescott will take delivery of four Diamond Aircraft DA42 NG twin engine aircraft before the new school year. The new DA42s will be used as multi-engine trainers for new flight students starting in August.

“We selected the Diamond DA42 NG after evaluating all the light twin engine aircraft on the market,” said William O'Hara, Interim Director of Flight Operations at Embry-Riddle Prescott. “The DA42 NG provides us with an exceptionally safe and fuel-efficient multi-engine training platform with the latest in engine, avionics and airframe technologies. And, the AE300 turbo-diesel is perfect for our high altitude training environment.”

The DA42 NG incorporates an all-carbon fiber airframe with FADEC, twin turbo-diesel AE300 engines from Austro Engine, and the latest avionics from Garmin, including the G1000 integrated glass cockpit with GFC 700 automated flight control system and Synthetic Vision Technology (SVT).

“With the sale of DA42 NGs to Prescott, Diamond is pleased to expand our relationship with Embry-Riddle. The DA42 NG is an excellent choice for Embry-Riddle's mission of preparing their students to be the best professional pilots in the industry,” commented David Moser, Director of Fleet Sales for Diamond Aircraft.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, the world's largest, fully accredited university specializing in aviation and aerospace, offers more than 30 undergraduate and graduate 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., through the Worldwide Campus at more than 150 locations in the United States, Europe, Asia, Canada, and the Middle East, and through online learning. For more information, visit www.embryriddle.edu.


For more information about Diamond Aircraft (North America) visit http://www.diamondaircraft.com/


For more information about Diamond Aircraft (International) visit http://www.diamond-air.at/


Media Contact
Susan Larsen
Director of Marketing and Public Relations
3700 Willow Creek Road
Prescott, AZ 86310
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
(928) 777-6731
susan.larsen@erau.edu

Aviation Night Vision Device Demo, ERAU April 1st

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Amelia Earhart, In Her Own Words at ERAU

On Thursday, March 24, from 6:00pm - 9:00pm at the
Davis Learning Center, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott, AZ Campus, Roberta Bassin will take off as Amelia Earhart in this one woman play!

This event is sponsored by the Prescott Campus Diversity Center

Amelia Earhart, In Her Own Words, event info on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000612312023#!/event.php?eid=195736940448666&index=1

Alexandra R., just completed a school
speech on Amelia Earhart!
Way to go Ali!!!

Bring your children, especially your daughters to this
inspiring story and share the passion of aviation.

Informative links:
Amelia Earhart (Wikipedia): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amelia_earhart

National Women's History Project:  http://www.nwhp.org/whm/performers/national.php


Below is an excerpt from National Women's History Project:
Performance Description: Performance Description: Amelia Earhart: In Her Own Words: It is 1937, Lae, New Guinea. Emmy-submitted actress, Roberta E Bassin, brings to life famed aviatrix Amelia Earhart as she is about to leave on the last leg of her round-the-world flight reflecting on her childhood, passion for flying and her flight for the rights of women, "A pilot is a pilot." The show culminates with an exciting audience Q and A for discussion. Amelia Earhart: In Her Own Words has thrilled, delighted and inspired audiences at luncheons, museums, corporations, libraries, schools, conferences, playhouses, colleges, and benefits. "It is a must see."


Amelia Earhart's stepson George Putnam Jr. and his wife Marie, commented upon seeing Roberta’s performance "You can see your heart is in it. Amelia Earhart is a part of you." Elgin Long, consultant on the new Amelia Earhart film starring Hilary Swank added. “You are a wonderful actress. You really bring Amelia Earhart to life."

Embry-Riddle Prescott Seniors Partner with Arizona Business Incubator to Start Consulting Company

Prescott, Ariz., February 22, 2011

Two Embry-Riddle seniors have partnered with a Northern Arizona business incubation program to start a company with a goal to employ future Embry-Riddle graduates as well as offer higher-paying jobs to the Northern Arizona region.

Andrew G. Stover and Brett M. Watts, both Global Security and Intelligence Studies (GSIS) majors, approached Jeff Saville, Vice President of the Northern Arizona Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology (NACET), at the Embry-Riddle Industry/Career Expo in Prescott last fall. Stover and Watts were looking for potential clients for their open source intelligence analysis business, Iron Sights Intelligence, LLC. Saville was looking for talented students who needed a launch platform for their ideas.

“Our mission is to help companies grow and provide jobs for Northern Arizona,” Saville said.


The combination of Stover, Watts and NACET aligned two goals that are critical to their mutual success: the need to create higher-wage jobs for college graduates, and the desire to prevent “brain drain” by keeping trained prospective employees in Arizona to benefit the local economy.


“Our plan is to involve students. We hope to work cooperatively with ERAU, to seek out top students from the GSIS program for potential employment,” said Watts.


Open source intelligence analysis – which means mining anything that is available without using classified networks – is a service that is needed by companies looking to expand into foreign markets, in order to assess the potential risks to their international operations. Companies such as weapons manufacturers, solar and wind power engineering firms, or anyone manufacturing equipment that could be copycatted and sold for less abroad need to know where those risks are and how to avoid them.


“We seek out violations of trademark, copyright, intellectual property theft, and advise companies before they start what the risks are when they enter the international theater,” said Stover.


Dr. Ricardo Carreras, Associate Professor of Economics, was impressed how his students used knowledge from their GSIS and Aviation Business Administration classes to create their company. “They are both very dedicated students, certainly on the right path for success and growth,” Carreras said.


Dr. Frank Ayers, Executive Vice President and Chief Academic Officer at Embry-Riddle Prescott, stated, “It’s not uncommon for our students to go from classroom to career with this kind of confidence and knowledge. We’re extremely proud of the work they do.”


The pair had a solid business plan in hand when they approached Saville and within a couple months were working closely with the professional mentors provided by NACET. Attorneys, marketing professionals, accountants, graphic designers and branding experts—all affiliates of NACET—volunteered their time to helped jump start the official launch of Iron Sights Intelligence in January 2011. A $2500 grant was also awarded for start-up expenses, with thousands of dollars worth of in-kind services provided by the mentors over a 12-month period allotted for their start-up program.


Saville is enthusiastic about the potential success of Iron Sights Intelligence. “Our future with ERAU looks very bright. We are trying to have a larger presence down in Prescott and we’ve seen a lot of phenomenal projects coming from ERAU,” Saville said. “Brett and Andrew are the first set, and they are two incredibly bright students.”


Embry-Riddle business faculty member Professor Richard Gibson described the young men as born entrepreneurs. “We have more students groups from my Small Business Management class that are now actively shopping for funding. Iron Sights is setting a very positive example for them.”


Stover is trained in French and both he and Watts speak Mandarin Chinese. They have recruited colleagues who speak other languages to help expand their potential client base. Languages in demand for them include Russian, Arabic, Japanese, French and various African languages. Eventually, they would like to grow the company into an international private security consultancy.


Both Stover and Watts are confident that being Embry-Riddle students has gotten them far ahead of their peers. As many GSIS students do, both previously worked summer positions at the Department of Defense. There, they first saw a need in the international business community for their service. They also both are members of the business club, Phi Beta Lambda, a student organization that has bested all other competing Arizona universities, including Arizona State University and the University of Arizona, four years in a row at state competitions.


They are equally enthusiastic about their partnership with NACET.


“I get really excited talking to Jeff. It’s about striving to help keep America strong. There’s a patriotic element to it. A lot of people think you can only serve America through the government sector, but this is a way to serve as a private citizen,” Stover said.


“For us, it’s about creating a strong business opportunity and also securing American interests overseas,” Watts said. “It’s great watching your ideas come to life.”


For more information on NACET, visit http://www.nacet.org/


To learn about Iron Sights Intelligence, LLC, visit http://www.ironsightsintel.com/

Why Prescott is the place to become a pilot: Student life, ERAU

Day in the life of a
student pilot,
aeronautical engineer at ERAU:
http://www.flyprescott.com
Click link to see video!

Democrats Oppose GOP Cuts to FAA ~ International Food Fest at ERAU!

Democrats warn amendment could hamper aviation safety
By Vicki Needham - 02/04/11 04:59 PM ET
On The Money Blog, TheHill.com

Several Democratic senators are urging Republicans to abandon their push to reduce the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) budget to 2008 levels, which they say would hamper the upgrading of the nation's air traffic control systems and force layoffs. READ MORE>>

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International Food Fest
By ERAU, Prescott, AZ., February 7, 2011

The International Student Association (ISA) at

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University invites the public to its annual International Festival on Saturday, February 26, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The event will be held in the Prescott Campus Activity Center located on Dobberteen Dr.

Attendees will be given a “Food Passport” which will allow them to sample foods from five different countries, prepared and served by students from various nations around the world. The cost of the Passport for non-ERAU guests will be $5; non-ERAU students $3 and all ERAU students, faculty and staff will be admitted free with their student or employee ID. Children under the age of 12 are admitted free.

In addition to the opportunity to taste a variety of international foods, the event offers information about other countries and cultures as well as examples of the native clothing and music from various countries. There will be entertainment provided by numerous student and community groups.

Seventy international students from over 20 different countries are currently enrolled at Embry-Riddle. The International Student Association sponsors this festival to encourage interaction between international students and other campus students, as well as with citizens of the Tri-City area.

For more information about the event, please contact Courtney Luque at (928) 777-3774

Media Contact:
Susan Larsen
Director of Marketing and Public Relations
3700 Willow Creek Road
Prescott, AZ 86310
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
(928) 777-6731
susan.larsen@erau.edu

Embry-Riddle Prescott Joins Industry & Education Partners to Grow Aerospace & Defense Tech

Prescott, Ariz., January 3, 2011 – Engineers at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott will soon begin work on a research project that could help them understand the effects of damage to titanium alloys used in aircraft turbine engines. The project is part of Embry-Riddle Prescott’s contribution to a coalition of academic and industry partners that was formed to create a competitive advantage for the aerospace and defense sector in Arizona, announced Dr. Ron Madler, Dean of the College of Engineering at Embry-Riddle Prescott.

The initiative, known as the Aerospace and Defense (A&D)

Research Collaboratory, is funded by a $1 million grant from Science Foundation Arizona’s (SFAz) Aerospace and Defense Initiative (ADI). Arizona State University is leading the collaboratory, which aims to further develop and strengthen technologies used in aerospace and military applications. The ADI is a statewide effort created, in part, with the support of federal stimulus funding, to streamline partnerships that will advance aerospace and defense in Arizona and bring more A&D companies to the state.

Embry-Riddle College of Engineering faculty Dr. David Lanning will lead the $62,427 research project, which specifically tests how much a titanium alloy can endure when affected by notches. Notches in the metal are one aspect of foreign object damage that is created by dust, sand, debris, birds and other objects that get sucked into the turbine engines. Dr. Madler credits this research opportunity to Dr. Lanning’s experience and dedication to developing Embry-Riddle’s state-of-the-art facilities.

“Dr. David Lanning has devoted much of his career to the topic of high cycle fatigue. He has developed an entire suite of structural testing labs that make this kind of critical research possible,” Dr. Madler stated.

“We will be manufacturing some test specimens of a titanium alloy that is common in the cooler sections of turbine engines,” Dr. Lanning explained. “This will allow us to research what small nicks can do to the metal. We will be testing our specimens under a variety of loading conditions.” The parts of the engine affected are critical to the safety of the aircraft as well as being expensive to manufacture and replace.

“Embry-Riddle is proud to be lending our expertise to this extraordinary effort by state leaders in education and aerospace. This collaboration of our state’s resources for research, development and innovation will ultimately impact the future for our engineering graduates,” said Dr. Frank Ayers, Executive Vice President and Chief Academic Officer of the Embry-Riddle Prescott campus.

Besides ASU and Embry-Riddle, the A&D Research Collaboratory partners also include the University of Arizona, Alion Science & Technology, Wiseman Technologies Inc., Honeywell Aerospace, Raytheon, General Atomics and Renaissance Science Corporation.

For more information on the A&D Research Collaboratory or the materials testing project, contact Dr. Ron Madler, 928-777-3896.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, the world's largest, fully accredited university specializing in aviation and aerospace, offers more than 30 undergraduate and graduate 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., through the Worldwide Campus at more than 150 locations in the United States, Europe, Asia, Canada, and the Middle East, and through online learning. For more information, visit http://www.embryriddle.edu/

Media Contact
Susan Larsen
Director of Marketing and Public Relations
3700 Willow Creek Road
Prescott, AZ 86310
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
(928) 777-6731
susan.larsen@erau.edu

Answers to a "Couple of Questions": Flight Training & New GI Bill Concerns

This post came in marked GI Bill Answers

(FlyPrescott cannot guarantee the accuracy of this info):

Question: Can the additional cost (beyond 17.5k annually) be covered with the Yellow Ribbon Program at a PRIVATE college? I.E. Will ERAU match funds with the VA allowing the helicopter flight program to continue?

Answer: If the school is a participant in the
Yellow Ribbon Program (YRP) then the student MAY have the additional cost covered by the private institution. Each institution has a different amount alloted for the YRP. For example, an institution may only have a limit of $2,000/student/year alloted for the YRP. This means that only $4,000 above and beyond the tuition and fees combined at a private school. The way YRP works is the VA matches whatever the institution contributes. So, if you are a student at a private institution which has an annual combined tuition and fees at $21,500 and the school participates in the YRP at $2,000/student/per and student student is accepted into the YRP, the student can expect that the VA will pay $17,500, the school will "kick in" $2,000 and the YRP will kick in the remaining $2,000 for a total of $21,500.

We believe that ERAU (all of the campuses)
participate in the YRP with an unlimited cap to an unlimited number of students. However, we are not sure to say that they will YR flight students. We suggest you contact your institution and counselors for specifics and we hope to see more info from ERAU shortly so we can post the most accurate up to date info. Students can search for YRP schools at the following link:
http://www.gibill.va.gov/gi_bill_info/ch33/yellow_ribbon.htm

Question: Can the helicopter FLIGHT training be accomplished at a public institution like Yavapai College and then transfered into Air Science degree at ERAU?

Answer: Yes. In most cases, a student can expect that

his/her college credits for flight can transfer to another institution of higher learning. Of course, there are several things that need to be considered.

1) The institution the student is transferring FROM should be a 14 CFR Part 141 flight training program. This does not mean that the student need to complete the Part 141 program (in some cases, it is better to enroll Part 141, complete the Part 61 requirements and earn the certificate). In almost all cases, the flight training center offered at a public institution will be a 141 school. If it is not a Part 141training center, the VA might have some concerns with the credit they are awarded. This is really a very very minor issue as most institutions with a flight training program are 141 approved.

2) What FLIGHT credits will transfer? Most

institutions, such as ERAU or UND, offer minimal credits for flight training. For example, a student at ERAU will earn 1 credit for the Private Pilot FLIGHT course. A students needs to be aware that this may take place from one institition to another.

3) If a student has NOT completed a flight course (i.e. leaves one institution for another in the middle of the instrument course) the student needs to have all appropriate FAA Part 141 paperwork...specifically training records. It would be in the best interest of the student to bring a copy of the syllabus or TCO (if they can get a copy of it). FAR Part 141.77(c)(1) says that if credit is being transferred FROM a part 141 school, then up to 50% of the curriculum requirements may be transferred. FAR Part 141.77(c)(2) If the credit is not based upon a part 141-approved training course, the credit given that student for the previous pilot experience and knowledge shall not exceed more than 25% of the curriculum requirements. Each student needs to understand how credit is transferred for flight training.

4) Lastly, the amount of transfer credit is at the

discretion of the accepting institution. These credits may be for flight training, ground school, math, English, basket weaving, etc. Each institution has a standard procedure for accepting credits from other institutions, mainly driven by accreditation standards. Generally, schools that are regionally accredited (NCA, SACS, etc) may accept credit from other schools that are regionally accredited. This is to say that students attending Yavapai College are likely to be able to transfer credits to ERAU because both institutions are regionally accredited.

*We believe that Yavapai College and ERAU have some form of agreement for transfer credits, but we do not know the details of that agreement. Check with your institution on this.

Question: Will these public programs accept transfer students from private institutions such as ERAU?

Answer: Students can expect that most public institutions will accept transfer students from ERAU. Because ERAU is a regionally accredited institution, students should be able to transfer credits to public institutions. Again, we must stress that the accepting institution is the organization that will make the final decision on the acceptance of transfer credits and the student should contact the admission department of that institution. We have read that some public institutions will not be able to accept all students immediately because of capacity constraints. This means that some institutions that have similiar programs to ERAU do not have the ability to accept a large number of students. It is in the best interest of the student, if they are considering attending a public institution, to contact that institution immediately. Students at private institutions need to consider what options are available after August 1, 2011 and begin to solidify those options before the possibility of a waiting list prevents the students from continuing immediately after August 1st.

*It should be noted that FlyPrescott has done it's best to get the most accurate information on this subject. We hope this information assists the readers and begins the conversation and thought process to help our veterans and flight students make the best choices. Locally speaking, we support both ERAU and Yavapai College, they are both excellent institutions. Like any good pilot, do your research, prepare a proper flight plan and take off. As more info comes in on this topic, or, should we have corrections from ERAU or Yavapai College, we will post immediately. Thank you.

Links to:
ERAU Program:
http://prescott.erau.edu/degrees/undergraduate/index.html
Yavapai College Aviation Program:
http://www.yc.edu/webtools/apps/academics/default.asp?dept=AVT

Flight Training and the Post 9/11 Act

Repost from a helicopter pilot: Has anyone seen the recent passage of SB 3447: The Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Improvement Act of 2010? For those of us in the helicopter flight training industry might need to consider what this says.

It looks like the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill will now possible prevent students from using their educational benefits at many flight schools. The flight schools that are eligible for veterans to use their benefits will only be allotted $17,500 in ONE year if they are an Institution of Higher Learning and approved by that state's State Approving Agency. This cuts out big schools like Embry-Riddle. How are people in the industry planning on dealing with this?

Please post your comments and opinions below, thanks!

PAUA Membership Renewal & ERAU Soccer Top Honors

THAT TIME OF THE YEAR HAS ARRIVED WHEN ALL CLUBS, GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS HAVE TO ASK FOR MONEY FOR NEXT YEAR.

THIS PAST YEAR PAUA HAS GROWN NOT ONLY IN SIZE BUT ALSO INFLUENCE WHERE IT COUNTS.

THE PILOT SHOP, ARIZONA AIRCRAFTSMAN AND LEGEND AVIATION HAVE ALL SIGNED ON OFFERING DISCOUNTS TO OUR MEMBERS FOR 2011.

DUES ARE $10.00 PER YEAR, 2 YEARS FOR $18.00 OR THREE YEARS FOR $25.00

YOU CAN ACQUIRE A RENEWAL FORM AT THE NEXT MEETING ON JANUARY 18TH 2011

HERE’S HOPING ALL OF YOU HAVE A SAFE AND ENJOYABLE HOLIDAY SEASON.

CURRIE LEE
PAUA
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Embry-Riddle Prescott Campus Soccer Athletes Score Top Academic Honors
Prescott, Ariz., December 9, 2010 – Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott campus women’s and men’s soccer teams earned top honors from the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) for academic achievement, announced Ted Blake, Embry-Riddle Director of Athletics. Six women and seven men athletes were named to the 2010 NAIA Daktronics Academic All-American Team.

The Prescott campus women’s soccer team ranked fifth out of 949 NCAA and NAIA soccer programs nationwide with a cumulative GPA of 3.64. Men’s soccer posted a 3.31 cumulative GPA, placing them in the top five percent of NAIA men’s soccer teams.

“What impresses me most about these young people is their overall excellence in scholastics, athletics and maturity,” said Dr. Frank Ayers, Executive Vice President and Chief Academic Office for the Prescott campus. “We have a truly exceptional group of scholar athletes.”

The six women’s All-Americans include: Julie Falsken, Norco, Calif.; Brittany Murillo, Yakima, Wash.; Samantha Welch, Arlington, Wash.; Clancy Delforge, Truckee, Calif.; Lindsay Cowgill, Issaquah, Wash.; and Kristen Persson, Taunton, Mass.

The seven men All-Americans include: Patrick Patzig, Frankfurt, Germany; Masuod Hedayat, Kassell, Germany; Scott Adams, Mason, Mich.; Andrew Chriss, Bend, Ore.; Rodrigo Lalli, Sao Paulo, Brazil; Tyler Silverberg, Ladera Ranch, Calif.; and Derek Hagemeier, Eagle, Idaho.

The women’s team qualified for post-season play in the Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) conference tournament for the third year in row, with Brittany Murillo, Julie Falsken, and Kiley Frazier selected for 2010 A.I.I. All Conference. The men’s team qualified for the second year in a row at A.I.I. and players Magi Mas Manresa and Thiago Goncalves were selected for 2010 A.I.I. All Conference.

To learn more about Embry-Riddle Prescott’s scholar-athletes and its other athletic programs, contact Ted Blake, 928-777-3791.

6th Annual National Security and Intelligence Symposium, ERAU

Prescott, Ariz., October 29, 2010 – The timely topic of “Environment and
National Security” is the subject of the 6th Annual National Security and Intelligence Symposium at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott campus, to be held on Thursday, November 18, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Davis Learning Center Auditorium.

The symposium will address significant national security and legal challenges arising from the tensions created by environmental changes, such as water scarcity and other natural resources. Issues to be discussed include topic such as oil; climate change; China and the law of the sea; the security implications of the Pakistan flood; Israeli/Palestinian challenges with regard to natural resources; and global security. Discussions will also center on the economic implications of natural resources depletion and national security.

The keynote speaker will be Braden Allenby, J.D., PhD, Lincoln Professor of Engineering and Ethics, Professor of Law, Arizona State University. Among his numerous appointments, Dr. Allenby previously served as a member of the advisory board for the Secretary of Energy and Chair of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Committee on Science, Engineering and Public Policy. His publications and lectures span topics including, but not limited to: Environmental, Social and Economic Implication of Global Reuse and Recycling of Personal Computers; Complexity, Sustainability and the Anthropogenic Earth; What is Sustainable Engineering?; Understanding the Social and Environmental Dimensions of Nanotechnology; Engineering for the 21st Century: Managing Humanity’s Relationship with the Environment; and, Entrepreneurship in the Anthropocene.

Panelists include Celia Rumann, Associate Professor of Law, Phoenix School of Law, speaking on the topic of potential for increasingly scarce water supply as a target of terrorists. Also from Phoenix School of Law is Michael P. O’Connor, Professor of Law, speaking on neo-federalism and national security.

Participating from Embry-Riddle, Prescott are:

Dr. Frank Ayers, Executive Vice President and Chief Academic Officer
Dr. Archie Dickey, Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences
Professor Robert Baker, Program Director, Global Security and Intelligence Studies
Dr. Richard Bloom, Vice President of Academics
Dr. Ricardo Carreras, Professor, Business and Economics
Professor Murray Henner, J.D., LLM International Law; Adjunct Faculty, Phoenix School of Law Dr. Philip Jones, Chair, Department of Global Studies
Alanna Prichard, Global Security and Intelligence Studies, Junior

Other expert participants and speakers during the day-long forum include:

John J. Bennett, Police Chief, Town of Paradise Valley, Ariz.
Mark Cwynar, Supervisory Special Agent, FBI Phoenix
Major David Denlinger, Director, Arizona Counterterrorism Information Center, Arizona Department of
Public Safety, Intelligence Bureau
Steven R. Hooper, Assistant Special Agent in Charge (ASAC), FBI Phoenix
Hillary B. Rossman, Associate Division Counsel, FBI Phoenix
Ken Williams, Special Agent, FBI Phoenix

“As the leading institution in the training of future security and intelligence professionals, we are pleased to offer this outstanding forum to the public and professional community once again. This symposium is an ongoing opportunity to share and expand our knowledge of the subjects that are critical to global safety, security and sustainability,” said Dr. Frank Ayers, Executive Vice President and Chief Academic Officer.

The symposium is hosted and presented by the Global Security and Intelligence Studies (GSIS) program at Embry-Riddle, Prescott. The GSIS program is the third largest degree program on campus and also includes a Chinese Language track. The university recently received a $222,000 grant from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) to develop a Security Operations track with the goal of educating entry-level security professionals ready to assume positions in the Intelligence Community upon graduation.

For further information on the symposium, please contact Embry-Riddle Professor Murray Henner, J.D., LLM International Law, 928-777-3937.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, the world’s largest, fully accredited university specializing in aviation and aerospace, offers more than 30 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in its colleges of Arts and Sciences, Aviation, Business, and Engineering. Embry-Riddle educates more than 34,000 students annually at residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Fla., and Prescott, Ariz., through the Worldwide Campus at more than 170 locations in the United States, Europe, Asia, Canada, and the Middle East, and through online learning. For more information, visit www.embryriddle.edu

Media Contact:
Susan Larsen
Director of Marketing and Public Relations
3700 Willow Creek Road
Prescott, AZ 86310
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
(928) 777-6731
susan.larsen@erau.edu

Harriers Coming to ERAU, Nov 11th!

Veterans Find Support & Success at ERAU, Prescott

Prescott, Ariz., November 8, 2010 –

Ensuring a smooth transition from full-time solider to full-time student is the goal of new initiatives at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott. The campus recently created a Veteran’s Organization that offers a slate of services to veterans and their families.

“We began to see interest increasing when the Yellow Ribbon program was announced and knew this was our opportunity not only to provide the best education for our country’s former servicemen and women, but to go over and above in meeting their specialized needs,” said Dr. Frank Ayers, Executive Vice Prescient and Chief Academic Officer of Embry-Riddle in Prescott.

The recent surge in enrollment of veterans led the Prescott campus to ramp up services geared at this unique population. Currently 178 veterans using their benefits are students at Embry-Riddle, the vast majority of them here on the Post-911 G.I. Bill, or Yellow Ribbon program. The professional pilot degree program is the most popular with students flying both fixed-wing and helicopter. The Global Security and Intelligence Studies degree is a close second; however, there are veterans enrolled in nearly every one of the thirteen degree programs, said Dean of Student Affairs, Larry Stephan.

“I think the Yellow Ribbon program is a great opportunity for rewarding our young adults who have served our country and to help them prepare for a productive future,” Stephan said.

Veteran’s Coordinator Ret. Col. Fred Cone, a former Marine Corps pilot and combat veteran, who previously taught in aeronautical science at Embry-Riddle for 20 years, oversees the programs for veterans. In addition to their own lounge where they can meet up with other students like them, Col. Cone helps arrange tutoring sessions, special events such as a recent BBQ social for the students and their families, and a hiking club that meets on weekends.

The main focus of the Veteran’s Organization is to provide support to help servicemen and women adapt to university life and re-acclimate into the community around them. Cone also helps direct them to existing services in the community, such as the Veteran’s Upward Bound program that provides academic support and career counseling.

“They are very quick at adapting but need guidance. For many of them last formal education they had was high school,” Cone said. The veteran’s lounge is a popular place, Cone said, because, “It’s a place they can gather to talk and support each other. They like to come in and talk military-ese. It’s a place to communicate with other students like them.”

Embry-Riddle has received recognitions for it strength in programs that are particularly important to former military. Military Times Edge magazine (militarytimesedge.com) recently ranked Embry-Riddle third of 100 on its “Best for Vets” list of colleges for 2010.

The impact of the bolstered support for veterans shows in their success rate. The retention rate for t veterans is higher than the general campus population, and, as group, their GPA averages above the general student population.

“Some of these guys might have taken courses in the service, but many have been out of the learning environment for four or more years. Yet they have come back to school focused and do well,” said Stephan.

They also remain connected to their comrades on active duty. The Veteran’s Organization has spearheaded an ongoing effort to collect and send “care package” items to troops overseas, via a colleague, former flight department chair Army National Guard Col. Jerry Kidrick, who was called up to active duty last year. Col. Kidrick is facilitating distribution of donated items to a local orphanage and to the soldiers stationed with him in Basra Province, Iraq. Additionally, the organization is sponsoring a golf tournament and a run to raise funds for the Phoenix chapter of the Wounded Warrior Project (woundedwarriorproject.org), a national organization that provides support and recognition to injured soldiers.

The campus will sponsor a Veteran’s Appreciation Concern on Tuesday, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m. in the Activity Center, featuring the 108th Army Band. The concert is free and open to the public.

For more information on services available to veterans on the Prescott campus or to make a donation for any of the Veteran’s Organizations initiatives, please contact Col. Fred Cone, Veteran’s Coordinator, 928-777-6733

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, the world’s largest, fully accredited university specializing in aviation and aerospace, offers more than 30 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in its colleges of Arts and Sciences, Aviation, Business, and Engineering. Embry-Riddle educates more than 34,000 students annually at residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Fla., and Prescott, Ariz., through the Worldwide Campus at more than 170 locations in the United States, Europe, Asia, Canada, and the Middle East, and through online learning. For more information, visit www.embryriddle.edu.

Media Contact
Susan Larsen
Director of Marketing and Public Relations
3700 Willow Creek Road
Prescott, AZ 86310
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
(928) 777-6731
susan.larsen@erau.edu

COMMERCIAL FLIGHT SCHEDULE & EMBRY-RIDDLE HOSTS 2ND ANNUAL VETERAN'S APPRECIATION CONCERT

To all,

Effective November 7, 2010 the flight schedule for Great Lakes Airlines will be changing. All flight times will push back 1 hour for the daylight savings shift.

Click on schedule to left.

Sincerely,
Benjamin Vardiman, ACE
Airport Manager
Prescott Municipal Airport
Ernest A. Love Field
6546 Crystal Lane
Prescott , AZ 86301
Office: (928)-777-1114
Fax: (928)-771-5861
Email: ben.vardiman@prescott-az.gov

EMBRY-RIDDLE HOSTS 2ND ANNUAL VETERAN’S APPRECIATION CONCERT
WITH 108TH ARMY BAND



All veterans and the community are invited, Tuesday, Nov. 9 at 7PM

Prescott, Ariz., October 25, 2010 – The Prescott, Arizona campus of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is proud to host their 2nd Annual Veteran’s Appreciation Concert in honor of all veterans and their families on Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at 7:00PM at the campus Activity Center.

The 108th Army Band, Arizona National Guard based at the Papago Park Military Reservation in Phoenix will lead the evening of patriotic music and veteran acknowledgements. The evening will also include the Prescott Fine Arts Choir and guest speakers from the outstanding veterans at the Prescott campus.

This is the 2nd Embry-Riddle Veteran’s Appreciation Concert to honor all veterans and the many sacrifices they make for our freedom. Embry-Riddle is proud to support our veterans and this event is a way to recognize servicemen and women, our veterans, our current ROTC students, and Embry-Riddle Alumni who served our great nation. This is a day for everyone to unite and shake the hands of freedom.

“The Veteran’s Appreciation concert is our way of saying thank you, remember the sacrifice, and honor all that have served and currently serve,” said Dr. Frank Ayers, Executive Vice President and Chief Academic Officer for the Prescott campus. “Our campus is proud to have this event and especially honored to have so many outstanding veterans among our family.”

The 2-hour public event is free and will include guest presentations and outstanding music. Special thanks goes out to Northern Arizona VA Health Care System, Buck Up for Wounded Warriors, Heroes to Hometown, Army ROTC and Air Force Detachment 028, ESGR Employer Support of The Guard and Reserve, and local community and government organizations. For more information on the event please contact Bill Thompson,
(928) 777-4201 pralumni@erau.edu

What: Veteran’s Appreciation Night with 108th Army Band

When: Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at 7:00PM

Where: Activity Center, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (turn on campus at signal light) 3700 Willow Creek Road, Prescott, Arizona

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, the world’s largest, fully accredited university specializing in aviation and aerospace, offers more than 30 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in its colleges of Arts and Sciences, Aviation, Business, and Engineering. Embry-Riddle educates more than 34,000 students annually at residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Fla., and Prescott, Ariz., through the Worldwide Campus at more than 170 locations in the United States, Europe, Asia, Canada, and the Middle East, and through online learning. For more information, visit www.embryriddle.edu.

Media Contact
Susan Larsen
Director of Marketing and Public Relations
3700 Willow Creek Road
Prescott, AZ 86310
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
(928) 777-6731
susan.larsen@erau.edu

PHD at ERAU & BLT at SEZ

Ron Madler Takes Over As Dean for Prescott’s College of Engineering
Gary Northam Steps Up for College of Aviation

Prescott, Ariz., September 2, 2010 – Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University President Dr. John P. Johnson is pleased to announce that Ronald A. Madler, Ph.D., has been appointed the new dean for the College of Engineering at Embry-Riddle’s Prescott, Ariz. campus. Dr. Madler will take over from Dr. Richard Felton who announced his retirement last spring after 22 years of distinguished service to Embry-Riddle and 27years of service to his country in the U.S. Air Force.

Dr. Madler’s transition to dean for the college is supported by his academic achievements and 16 years of experience at Embry-Riddle. He has held the position of Associate Professor and chair of the Aerospace Engineering Program. Dr. Madler has supervised numerous research grants, participated in numerous NASA Space Grant projects, and he is an active member of numerous professional organizations and the recipient of numerous professional awards.

“Dr. Madler’s credentials speak for themselves; he is a man of integrity, and he is respected by his peers, the university administration, the campus community and his students. He is a tireless mentor and he is a natural leader to take the helm from Dr. Richard Felton,” said Dr. Frank Ayers, Executive Vice President and Chief Academic Officer for the Prescott campus. “His reputation and desire to keep our engineering program ranked as one of the top in the nation will benefit our students tremendously.”

As dean for the College of Engineering, Dr. Madler will be responsible for the strategic direction of the college. He focuses on facilities, accreditation, curriculum reform, and he is the contact for external relations. He is the primary interface with the Worldwide and Daytona Beach campuses and represents the college in the President's Council, Academic Council, Dean's Council and Campus Council. In addition he will have teaching responsibilities in the Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering Departments. The College of Engineering at the Prescott campus offers Bachelor of Science programs in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.

“I am excited about my new role and I am proud to represent one of the best education opportunities for students across the world,” Dr. Madler said. “We have some of the best engineering facilities for research and learning and incredibly talented and dedicated faculty. This is a great environment with talented professors and focused students. There is no place else I would rather be.”

Dr. Madler has been with Embry-Riddle since 1994. He holds a B.S. and M.S. in Aerospace Engineering Sciences from the University of Colorado. Dr. Madler earned his Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering Sciences from the University of Colorado in Boulder, Colo.

Dr. Johnson also announced that Dr. Gary Northam, chair of the Safety Science Department, was tapped to serve as interim dean of the College of Aviation. Dr. Northam currently oversees the academic programs in aviation safety for undergraduate study as well as the Master of Science in Safety Science (MSSS). The MSSS program has seen steady growth under Dr. Northam’s leadership since he joined the Prescott Campus five years ago.

“It’s a great opportunity to be able to help all elements of the College of Aviation, especially to prepare students effectively and educate them for professions in the aviation field,” Dr. Northam said.

As interim dean, Dr. Northam’s primary focus will be on curriculum and program development for the college. The College of Aviation offers Bachelor degrees in aeronautical science, aeronautics, applied meteorology and the Masters of Science in Safety Science.

Dr. Northam came to Prescott from Parks College of Engineering and Aviation at Saint Louis University in St. Louis, Mo. where he was chair of the Department of Aviation Science. While there, he served 10 years in academic leadership positions, including as graduate program coordinator and as an instructor in flight, aviation science and aviation management.

Prior, he chaired the Technologies Department and taught Aviation Technology at Palo Alto College in San Antonio, Texas.

“I have every confidence in Dr. Gary Northam’s new role in the College of Aviation. He has a solid background in every aspect of teaching aviation from ground school to airport planning, plus his credentials in academic leadership are stellar,” said Dr. Frank Ayers.

Dr. Northam has a Ph.D. from the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, Neb.

Media Contact
Susan Larsen
Director of Marketing and Public Relations, Prescott Campus
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
(928) 777-6731
susan.larsen@erau.edu

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SEDONA AIRPORT-Cafe UPDATE

As you probably know, the popular Sedona Airport Restaurant (KSEZ) closed several months ago, with the new one not slated to open until spring.

Well, I have just learned that the airport is now offering 2-hr use of a courtesy car to drive into town, with just a 5-gallon av fuel purchase. Reserve the courtesy car via Sedona Airport rent-a-car at (928)282-2227. (They also offer vans for larger groups.)

Self Serve Fuel at PRC, B17 Fly-In May 08, ERAU Commencement

SELF-SERVICE FUEL AT PRC

Prescott Municipal Airport is a pleased to announce the availability of a 100LL Self Service Fuel station on the North Ramp adjacent to Taxiway B4. Access to this facility is from Taxiway B4. This service is being provided by Legend Aviation at the Prescott Municipal Airport. Please see the map below for your reference. PLEASE NOTE: that the access into the self serve fueling location is restricted to aircraft with wingspans less than 50 feet.

Saturday, May 08th:

B-17 fly-in and Frank Robinson of Robinson Helicopters Speaks at ERAU Commencement

The Spring Commencement ceremony for over 270 students at Embry-Riddle’s Prescott, Ariz., campus located at 3700 Willow Creek Road will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 8, 2010 on the athletic field. The outdoor commencement will also include the commissioning of more than 50 cadets as second lieutenants from Embry-Riddle’s Air Force ROTC, Army ROTC, and Marine Platoon Leadership programs.

The guest speaker will be Frank Robinson, president and founder of Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC). Robinson began his career in 1957 at Cessna Aircraft Company working on the CH-1 Skyhook four-place helicopter. Spurred on by his strong interest in helicopter design, he earned a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Washington and a master’s degree from the University of Wichita.

In 1973 Robinson started Robinson Helicopter Company in his home, where he designed the two-seat R22 helicopter. The first R22 prototype was built in a small hangar at the Torrance (Calif.) Airport, and Robinson himself flew it on its inaugural flight in 1975. After more than three years of testing and technical analysis, the R22 received its FAA type certificate in 1979. The first production R22 was delivered in 1979, and the R22 soon became the world’s top-selling civil helicopter. In addition, the R22 holds most world records in its weight class, including speed and altitude.

In the mid-1980s, Robinson and his staff of engineers began development of the four-seat R44 helicopter, which he flew on its first flight in 1990. FAA certification was received in 1992, and production deliveries began in 1993. By 2007, more than 3,000 R44 helicopters had been delivered to over 70 countries, with the R44 becoming even more popular than the two-seat R22. Since 1987, RHC has produced more civil helicopters than any other manufacturer. As president and chairman of RHC, Robinson oversees a staff of approximately 1,200 production and management employees. Engineering, design, and development remain Robinson’s primary interests, and he continues to refine the R22 and R44 to enhance performance and reduce maintenance requirements. Recent improvements include the more powerful, fuel-injected R44 Raven II.

Robinson is an experienced helicopter pilot and flies his helicopters regularly for personal, business, and experimental test flying. He is a full member of the Society of Experimental Test Pilots and a Fellow of the American Helicopter Society. Today, Robinson is overseeing the company’s development of its first turbine helicopter, the five-place R66. The R66 made its first flight in 2007 and is currently undergoing FAA type certification.

Embry-Riddle’s Prescott campus recently selected Universal Helicopters (UHI) as the provider for its helicopter flight training program. Embry-Riddle students fly Robinson R22 and R44 aircraft in their flight-training activities.

The commencement ceremony will be followed by a reception in the Activity Center. To learn more about the ceremony, call (928) 777-3879 or visit: http://prescott.erau.edu/graduation/welcome-from-the-executive-vice-president.html.

William G. Thompson
Director of Alumni & External Relations
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Arizona
3700 Willow Creek Road
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 777-6961 or (928) 777-4201
thompsb@erau.edu
www.erau.edu

Flight Schedule Changes: Prescott Airport; SR71 Presentation: ERAU

You are all cordially invited to the next AAHS aviation history program this Thursday, 11 March. The presentation will be on the famous SR-71 Blackbird, and will be made by two men, who flew this remarkable airplane. Pat Bledsoe, a pilot and Tom Henichek, a Radar Systems Operator live right here in Prescott. They will discuss the history, missions and records of the SR-71. Please see the attached flyer for more information.

The talk will take place in the ERAU DLC from 7:00 to 8:00pm. As always, the programs are free and open to the general public so bring a friend! Hope to see you there!

Prof Nick Manderfield
President, ERAU-Prescott Chapter
American Aviation Historical Society
Embry-Riddle Aeronautic University
Prescott, AZ 96305
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PRESCOTT AIRPORT FLIGHT SCHEDULE UPDATES / CHANGES:

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