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TRIM LODESTAR GAINS WEIGHT
LAST OF THE LODESTARS to receive annual checkup for overweight was the "65.” Tipping the scales at 13,410 pounds, she is 29 pounds heavier this year, due to added equipment. Scales are placed under each main wheel and under tail. Pulley is held away from plane by DEAN GANDERS and RAY PERRY, so as not to interfere with weight registered by RALPH HASTINGS, CHARLES THOMAS and GLENN CRANE. All are in plane service.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS February 1 5—■
War Bond Drive ends today.
Have you bought that extra one?
February 22 and 29—
Men’s, women's bowling.
March 15—
Income tax deadline. $$$ Woe! Woe!
Anchorage Leads in Bond-Bombing With $8,437.50 Cash Purchases
Most whole-hearted response to the Fourth War Loan Drive up to Feb. 11 was exhibited in Anchorage. With a week, more to go, and while participation was only 45 per cent, they had oversubscribed their purchase price quota of $635 the fabulous amount of $7,802.50—or 1,329 per cent. W. F. McRoberts, airport manager, was committeeman for Drive.
Same date it was estimated that two-thirds of quota for entire Sector had been reached—Executive, Industrial Relations and Purchasing leading in participation percentages. Complete War Bond Drive results will be published next issue.
Navy Recognition Course Stirs Up Classroom Competition
Most novel of Ground Training courses is the new Navy Aircraft Recognition Course, conducted by Lt. Mendenhall, USNR, VR-5 Squadron, for all flight personnel. Essential is the ability of flight crews to identify American and Japanese planes, to specify number in a group formation.
Exams, given each class session by flashing pictures of the various aircraft on a screen for one-fiftieth of a second, during which time correct identification must be made, and correct number given if slide depicts a group, are fun, and competition in scoring keen. High grades by end of first quarter, Feb. 9, were Capt. Don Wallace, Capt. E. V. Lee, Capt. S. Doe, and Jr. Pilots Lee Goodman and W. B. Seltzer.
* * ON THE ALTAR OF AVIATION -¡» -fc
"This is an open letter to the young aviation mechanics of America . . .
“ There is no difference between the affection of a pilot and a mechanic for aviation. . . . Both demand all that a man has to give of industry, good faith, steadfastness, scrupulous attention to detail, self-discipline and courage. Both build character . . .
“Every attribute, every personal characteristic demanded of a pilot must also be as eagerly laid on the altar of aviation by the men who build and service planes and engines. ... No banker ever extends credit as far-reachirtg or as vitally conclusive as that handed by a pilot to his mechanic when he opens the throttle and takes off. . . .
“I know mechanics who are never content to tighten a bolt, or safety wire fitting, without lending that last, sure, heart-interest touch that means the job is perfect.
“A flying mans life depends upon your hands, your heart and your skill. Many years ago, I decided that I would never be any better than the engine in front of me, and seldom as good as my ship. And engine and plane are only as good as my mechanic.
“Engineers create and design. Pilots fly what they create and design. But you aviation mechanics are the backbone of aviation.”
From a letter by Major Al Williams, Aviation Editor for Scripps-Howard.
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| Full Text | TRIM LODESTAR GAINS WEIGHT LAST OF THE LODESTARS to receive annual checkup for overweight was the "65.” Tipping the scales at 13,410 pounds, she is 29 pounds heavier this year, due to added equipment. Scales are placed under each main wheel and under tail. Pulley is held away from plane by DEAN GANDERS and RAY PERRY, so as not to interfere with weight registered by RALPH HASTINGS, CHARLES THOMAS and GLENN CRANE. All are in plane service. CALENDAR OF EVENTS February 1 5—■ War Bond Drive ends today. Have you bought that extra one? February 22 and 29— Men’s, women's bowling. March 15— Income tax deadline. $$$ Woe! Woe! Anchorage Leads in Bond-Bombing With $8,437.50 Cash Purchases Most whole-hearted response to the Fourth War Loan Drive up to Feb. 11 was exhibited in Anchorage. With a week, more to go, and while participation was only 45 per cent, they had oversubscribed their purchase price quota of $635 the fabulous amount of $7,802.50—or 1,329 per cent. W. F. McRoberts, airport manager, was committeeman for Drive. Same date it was estimated that two-thirds of quota for entire Sector had been reached—Executive, Industrial Relations and Purchasing leading in participation percentages. Complete War Bond Drive results will be published next issue. Navy Recognition Course Stirs Up Classroom Competition Most novel of Ground Training courses is the new Navy Aircraft Recognition Course, conducted by Lt. Mendenhall, USNR, VR-5 Squadron, for all flight personnel. Essential is the ability of flight crews to identify American and Japanese planes, to specify number in a group formation. Exams, given each class session by flashing pictures of the various aircraft on a screen for one-fiftieth of a second, during which time correct identification must be made, and correct number given if slide depicts a group, are fun, and competition in scoring keen. High grades by end of first quarter, Feb. 9, were Capt. Don Wallace, Capt. E. V. Lee, Capt. S. Doe, and Jr. Pilots Lee Goodman and W. B. Seltzer. * * ON THE ALTAR OF AVIATION -¡» -fc "This is an open letter to the young aviation mechanics of America . . . “ There is no difference between the affection of a pilot and a mechanic for aviation. . . . Both demand all that a man has to give of industry, good faith, steadfastness, scrupulous attention to detail, self-discipline and courage. Both build character . . . “Every attribute, every personal characteristic demanded of a pilot must also be as eagerly laid on the altar of aviation by the men who build and service planes and engines. ... No banker ever extends credit as far-reachirtg or as vitally conclusive as that handed by a pilot to his mechanic when he opens the throttle and takes off. . . . “I know mechanics who are never content to tighten a bolt, or safety wire fitting, without lending that last, sure, heart-interest touch that means the job is perfect. “A flying mans life depends upon your hands, your heart and your skill. Many years ago, I decided that I would never be any better than the engine in front of me, and seldom as good as my ship. And engine and plane are only as good as my mechanic. “Engineers create and design. Pilots fly what they create and design. But you aviation mechanics are the backbone of aviation.” From a letter by Major Al Williams, Aviation Editor for Scripps-Howard. |
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