VOLABAMUS VOLAMUS | April 2021
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TOMORROW'S MILITARY AVIATORS
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Matching Scholarships
The Daedalian Foundation matches up to $2,000 in Flight scholarship awards, and then adds another $1,000. Thus, $3,000 is the maximum total that the Foundation awards per flight. When a flight awards multiple scholarships, the Foundation's matching, up to $3,000, is done in accordance with flight instructions.
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Cadet Turner Bumbary, AFROTC
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Freshman, California Information Technology
Hap Arnold Flight 30 Matching Scholarship
Flight $3,000. Foundation $1,000.
Major: Mechanical Engineering
At Detachment 060 he serves in rotating flight positions as a freshman. He is one of the top performers in his ROTC detachment and comes with the commander’s highest endorsement. National Merit commended scholar. Selected to conduct research at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
Career Goal: Cadet Bumbary intends to commission and become a pilot in the United States Air Force, transition to test pilot, return to school for a PhD, and eveuntually join the NASA Astronaut Corps.
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Cadet Jonathan France, AFROTC
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Junior, Embry-Riddle University
Hap Arnold Flight 30 Matching Scholarship
Flight $3,000. Foundation $1,000.
Major: Aviation Technologies
At Detachment 002 he serves as the Field Preparation Officer. He is one of the top performers in his ROTC detachment and comes with the commander’s highest endorsement. 3.67 GPA. 2020 Dean’s List. MOAA scholarship recipient. BMT and ALS Distinguished Graduate (current enlisted Reservist). 32 hours of student pilot time in C-172. Volunteer for security team at local race venue.
Career Goal: Cadet France intends to commission and become a pilot in the United States Air Force.
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Cadet Brian Stowe, AFROTC
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Senior, University of Southern California
Hap Arnold Flight 30 Matching Scholarship
Flight $3,000. Foundation $1,000.
Major: Industrial and Systems EngineeringI
At Detachment 060 he serves as the Physical Fitness Officer and volunteers in various campus clubs in leadership positions. He is one of the top performers in his ROTC detachment and comes with the commander’s highest endorsement. Eagle Scout. Private Pilot with 240 hours; working on Instrument rating.
Career Goal: “I aspire to be a pilot in the United States Air Force. I have a goal of flying fighter jets such as the F-22 in an effort to protect our national security.”
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Cadet Jacob Olson, AFROTC
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Senior, Colorado State University
Mile High Flight 18 Matching Scholarship
Flight $2,500. Foundation $1,500.
Major: Landscape Architecture
Dean’s List. 10 year Service Ribbon in CAP. CAP National Flight Academy Solo Flight - C172-P. CAP Pararescue Orientation Course Basic and Advanced Graduate.Student pilot with 10.8 hours. Detachment Joint University IMT Flight Commander.
Career Goal: Cadet Olson intends to commission in the United States Air Force and serve as a 20-year rated officer, with a goal of attaining the rank of Lt.Col.
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MIDN Bryce D. Pietenpol, NROTC
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Senior, University of Colorado - Boulder
Mile High Flight 18 Matching Scholarship
Flight $2,500. Foundation $1,500.
Major: Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences
Eagle Scout. Dean's List. CU Esteemed Scholars - Baker Award.
Cadet Duties: Officer of the Deck, Sea Trials AOIC, Colorado Meet AOIC, Platoon Commander, Squad Leader, PT Squad Leader.
Career Goal: “As an officer in the United States Navy, I would like to be a Naval Aviator. My
first job will always be to serve my sailors and country, but I have always had a passion for flight. I
would like to stay in the cockpit for as long as I can throughout my Navy career, whether that is
through deployments or as an instructor.”
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NROTC Scholarships
The Daedalian Foundation awards $2,000 to midshipmen selected and nominated by NROTC headquarters. To be eligible, students must be in ROTC, medically qualified for flight training, and plan to apply for a military aviation allocation.
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Senior, University of Rochester
Major: International Relations
Academic: Dean's List multiple semesters. Academic achievement award.
Leadership: Member of the Committee for Political Engagement through UR, club soccer, senior interviewer for the admissions department, mail center worker, prior Real Wellness Chairwoman for Gamma Phi Beta Sorority. Volunteer Work: EquiCenter Horse farm with a mission to rehabilitate veteran and provides services for special needs children and adults.
Career Goal: “Student Naval Aviator Designator. Beyond the initial commitment, my career goals include JAG, FAO, etc. I am considering the foreign service exam as well.”
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MIDN Thomas Jordan, NROTC
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Senior, University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
Major: Economics
Battalion Operations Officer. In October 2020, MIDN Jordan was service assigned as a Naval Flight Officer.
Career Goal: "I intend to commission as an Ensign in the US Navy, become a qualified Naval Flight Officer and to stay in for at least 20 years.”
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MIDN Tristan Miller, NROTC
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Senior, University of Kansas
Major: Finance
Academic: Academic Excellence Award. Business School of Liberal Arts and Sciences Honor Roll for two terms.
Leadership: Key leader in the NROTC Battalion. During his senior year, served as the senior-most Marine option student as Semper Fi Society President and student Sergeant Major. Physical Fitness Award.
His Commanding Officer said “ He is the one of the most “fleet ready” of my midshipman, and I have complete confidence he will excel as a Marine Corps Officer and Naval Aviator. I would eagerly fly with Midshipman Miller in the fleet if I was ever given the chance.”
Career Goal: “My intentions are to fly in support of Marines on the ground, whether it be as fire support in an AH-1Z Viper, emergency CASEVAC in an MV-22 Osprey, or by landing tactical strikes in an F-35B; wherever the Marine Corps needs me, I’ll go.”
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We're proud to highlight these scholarship recipients who are pursuing careers
as military aviators. If you would like to offer them career advice or words of encouragement,
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Enjoy reading? Want to contribute to our organization? Help us preserve aviation heritage, promote airpower, and support the future of military aviation today.
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We are moving forward with an in -person annual meeting at JBSA-Randolph in June. If members feel comfortable with travel, we hope you will attend. We aim to include a streaming option as well, if possible. The events and festivities will consist of a commander's reception, the annual meeting with lunch included, and an afternoon golf tournament. To register your attendance, please email us at [email protected] to confirm. To register for the golf tournament, please click here.
Final Dates and Times
Commander's Receiption - Thursday, June 24th @ Daedalians HQ - 1500
Annual Meeting - Friday, June 25th @ Parr Club - Networking 0830 - Meeting 0930
Golf Tournament - Friday, June 25th @ Randolph Golf Course - 1400
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The Daedalians are moving forth with an in-person program scheduled for Friday, October 15th in Washington, DC, hosted by the Mitchell Institute. The event has been put together by member Lt. Gen. Dave Deptula and honorary member Dr. Bem Lambeth. Additional details will be released as the event draws closer, but it promises to be an exceptional event worthy of a trip to the nation’s capital. For more information, please contact [email protected].
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Class 70-05 will be holding their 52nd reunion this fall. The reunion will be held in the Dallas-Fort Worth area from October 21st - 24th, 2021. Point of contact for this event is [email protected], 248-505-1964.
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Our Big Give fundraising event is coming up on Thursday, September 23rd. We are seeking Flight Champions to support us in this effort. If you are unfamiliar with this opportunity and interested in learning more about how it can benefit your flight and the organization, please contact [email protected].
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A company called PCI has commenced an oral history project to preserve the stories of our Daedalian members with the aim of sharing your diverse and impressive accomplishments. PCI may be reaching out to our organization members to ask if there is interest in sharing your personal histories for this project. You may receive or have received a postcard letting you know this is a Daedalian project.
While we are supporting this effort, we are not managing the project. If you have questions or experience service issues, they need to be directed toward PCI. As challenges or concerns arise, please contact our office so we can connect you with PCI. They will ultimately be creating a few products, some of which will be available for purchase. There is no obligation from the organization to purchase anything.
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Flight 13 Tribute to Gene Elmore
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On April 10, 2021 the Grantville-Allied Gardens Kiwanis Club recognized the service of four World War II veterans by placing a plaque at the Mount Soledad National Veterans Memorial. The veterans were Gene Elmore, Byron Newman, John Peterson and Jack Scott.
The plaque joins about 5,200 others at the memorial, which dates to 1954 and pays tribute to men and women who have served in the armed forces since the nation’s founding.
Gene Elmore is a Navy pilot whose duty tours included World War II, the Berlin Airlift and the Korean conflict. During his career, Gene accumulated over 11,000 flying hours in twenty-two different aircraft. After twenty-six years of service, he retired from the Naval Reserve with the rank of Commander.
Gene joined the Naval Aviation Cadet Program after graduating from high school in January 1942. He then received his wings of gold and was commissioned as an Ensign in April 1943. After receiving additional training in the PBY Catalina, he received orders to board a troopship in New York which was headed to England. His final destination was Dunkeswell, England where he was assigned to the Patrol Squadron VPB 110 flying the PB4Y-1 Liberators.
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A Warm Day in February
B-1B Time-to-Climb World Records
Grand Forks AFB, ND
by Col. William J. Moran, Jr., USAF (Ret.), Granite State 53rd Flight
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In February 1992, shortly after Desert Storm, we received word from the Pentagon that the Air Force Chief of Staff wanted to set aviation world records. We believed the B-1B could set or break records and gain some esteem to offset the fact that our weapon system was grounded for Desert Storm, due to engine problems and the lack of conventional weapons release software.
The squadron presented plans for a record-setting around the world non-stop flight. With Mach .9 speed at aft wing sweep, we would smash the existing B-52 record. Our only possible limiting factor would be engine oil, but General Electric affirmed that we would have sufficient oil for the flight. The word back from the Pentagon was negative because “it was too risky.
Undeterred, the squadron put together a proposal to set time-to-climb records. Rockwell, manufacturer of the B-1B, gave us flight profiles. The Federation Aeronautique Internationale (FAI), the governing body for aviation world records, establishes the records by gross weight. We would perform in three weight categories: below 220,000 pounds, 220,000-330,000 pounds, and above 330,000 pounds. We would climb to four altitudes of 3,000 meters, 6,000 meters, 9,000 meters and 12,000 meters, with a representative from the National Aeronautic Association (NAA) on board. The NAA is the USA representative to the FAI.
Our wing commander set a meeting to get the approval of the 8th Air Force Commander. We prepared a briefing and took it to Barksdale AFB, LA, home of the 8th Air Force. Our wing commander, the senior enlisted maintenance chief, a squadron pilot who had previously been a part of KC-135R time-to-climb record flights, and I walked into the general’s briefing room and joined a large number of 8th AF staff members. The conference table was surrounded by colonels with the commander, Lt. Gen. Martin Ryan, at the head.
The pilot presented the briefing, and the first question was, were we doing this in February at Grand Forks AFB, ND, because of the cold. I said no, Rockwell planned the profiles for a standard day (59 degrees, sea level; Grand Forks elevation is 845 feet). We knew a cold North Dakota February day would help us exceed the predicted standard day performance.
The next question came from the 8th AF Chief of Safety. He said, “I assume this will all be flown in the middle of the aircraft’s performance envelope.” I waited for a moment and said emphatically, “NO, like the captain briefed, we will have one tenth of a G left when we go through the prescribed altitude.” Dead silence… had I just blown the world record attempt?
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