Issue 1 | Vol. 163 | SP25

SPRING 2025 Volume 163 | ISSUE 1

FEATURES ERT SUSPENSION

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DAYTONA 500

Editor-in-Chief

Penelope Anderson

Managing Editor

Camrin Coubertier

News Editor

Dominic Popolo

Photo Editor

Brandon Badraoui

Broadcast Manager

Andrew Comparetta

Business Manager

Emilee Imler

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Brandon Badraoui (IG: @brandonbadphoto) Front Cover

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Contributors & Page Editors Camrin Coubertier Emilee Imler Brandon Badraoui Andrew Comparetta Penelope Anderson Dominic Popolo Kaden McVerry

Jillian Preite Bailey Braun David Guerra Sophia Beckwith Rachael Tran Cooper Hilt

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Advisors Indira Diaz Assistant Director of Student Government

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SGA Executive Board President

Ander Turueno Garcia

Vice President

Teshome S. Teshome

Treasurer

Bryce Farnham

Chief Justice

Arianne Barlowe

EIC, The Avion

Penelope Anderson

GM, WIKD 102.5

Tallulah León

Chairperson, TNG

Sahil Singh

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FEATURES

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Read more into the Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach Emergency Response Teams (ERT) probation leading to their suspension.

500 laps of American Racing, Thunderbird fly overs, President Trump pacing the track, you dont want to miss this recap showcasing the winner and the intense battles.

The annual Rolex 24 race is back this year, bringing new winners, and some that thought they never had a chance.

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CURRENT EVENTS CURRENT EVENTS

ETHAN SWOPE

The Associated Press

CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES

Wildfires have spread across California year after year, but this year has stood out unlike any other for the destruction and wreckage it has inflicted. Fierce flames consumed heavily populated regions of California including the luxurious Hollywood hills, the Malibu mansions, and Santa Monica. The fires began January 7th but quickly multiplied and flourished from heavy winds and dry conditions. According to NBC News, the Eaton fire and Palisades fire are 100% contained, following a month of nearly 40,000 acres accumulated destruction. Though many people lost their homes and prized possessions, some even lost their life. The Harvard Gazette estimated about 85 deaths, in just the Palisades fire alone.

Recovery and hope are building their way on the ashes of all affects areas of California.

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PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION On January 20th, 2025, Donald Trump was inaugurated for his second term. President Trump has referred to his comeback as “a golden age”.

Following his first term from 2017 to 2021, his return to the White House is unprecedented, as no president has served two non-consecutive terms since Grover Cleveland. Many prominent figures were present for the inauguration, including Big Tech Billionaires such as: Elon Musk (X), Mark Zuckerberg (Meta), Jeff Bezos (Amazon), Tim Cook (Apple), and Sundar Pichai (Google). With Trump’s return to the Oval Office, controversy stays lingering but will that define the term or will it carry out to be “a golden age”.

DCA MID-AIR COLISION

Yahoo News

On January 29th, 2025, a tragic mid-air collision occurred over the Potomac River near Washington, D.C. The crash involved American Airlines Flight 5342, operated by PSA Airlines, and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter. The crash resulted in the deaths of all 64 passengers and crew on the plane and 3 soldiers aboard the aircraft. Investigations by the NTSB suggest that the Black Hawk was operating at an altitude exceeding the authorized limitations of 200 feet. According to CBS News, this incident was considered the deadliest U.S. aviation accident in nearly 16 years. The pilot of the American Airlines aircraft involved in the collision was Capt. Jonathan Campos, a graduate from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 2015. The university has expressed deep sadness over his passing and offered condolences to his family and others affected by this tragedy.

ANDREW HARNIKVV ESPN

SUPERBOWL LIX The 59th Annual Superbowl took place, with the Philadelphia Eagles defeating the Kansas City Chiefs by a margin of 40-22. The Eagles took a commanding lead at the start of the game and were able to carry it to the end despite last minute scoring attempts by the Chiefs.

This kept the Chiefs from winning their third Superbowl in a row, after they beat the San Fransisco 49’ers in 2024 and the Eagles in 2023. Kendrick Lamar and SZA headlined the halftime show, where they performed his such as “Not Like Us”, “Luther”, and “All the Stars.”

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WORDS: THE AVION EXECUTIVE BOARD

In a decision made by the university administration on January 10, 2025, the Embry-Riddle Emergency Response Team (ERT) has been put on a two-year suspension, halting all operations and emergency dispatch services effective immediately.

The suspension results from allegations of improper conduct, unauthorized purchases, and bullying and hazing while on probation.

The probation, which was in effect from June 2024 through the end of the Fall 2024 semester, stemmed from allegations of bullying and harassment and the need for overall improvement in the organizations culture. Due to this, the organization was not allowed to accept any new members but was allowed to continue normal operations in providing medical services to students.

At the beginning of December 2024, the organization was halted in its services while under investigation by the Dean of Students and upper administration for continued and emerging violations under their probation. During this time, “the misuse of SGA funds, conduct within the organization, and breach of university policy and procedures were found,” according to the SGA Executive Board Meeting Minutes on January 13, 2025.

Throughout the investigation, information was provided to SGA officials for transparency about the probation violations and other offenses that led to their suspension. This information included the unauthorized purchase of county-frequency radios with two-way communication capabilities, which were of higher price than the radios initially approved for purchase.

Furthermore, additional emengency lights were added to ERT vehicles after they were informed by the university officials and Campus Safety that installment and operation were not authorized.

“Decisions to address behavior are administrative and never made by just one person at the university level,” said Student Government Association President Ander Turueno Garcia, “These decisions are not made by SGA.” An unofficial statement was released through the ERT Instagram account on January 10, 2025, the day the ERT Board was informed about the suspension. According to the SGA Executive Board Meeting Minutes, ERT was told not to publish anything on social media, which was disobeyed by the ERT Executive Board. The post stayed public for four hours until it was taken down.

Since the suspension of the former division, university communications, and upper administration have not commented on the ongoing investigations into ERT. On January 15, 2025, the Daytona Beach SGA sent out an email and posted a video to the official ERAU SGADB Instagram account, acknowledging the situation but was unable to comment due to ongoing investigations. This was the only official statement in response to the suspension.

The suspension received backlash from students, alumni, and parents on different social media platforms. On Instagram, eraubadparking from Embry-Riddle Prescott posted different opinions and polls from students on his story, sharing how they were impacted by the suspension. Additionally, students and alumni expressed their divided opinions on both Instagram posts, either for their support for the former division or their support for the suspension.

On Yik Yak, the anonymous location-based social media platform, various rumors, conspiracy theories, and false accusations, ranging from budget cuts to patient deaths, were circulated after the decision. These false accusations were also found on other platforms, including the Embry-Riddle student Snapchat stories and unofficial parent Facebook groups.

Although investigations are still ongoing, the former division was officially removed from the SGA Constitution at the SGA General Session on February 4, 2025. The decision on how to proceed with the organization after the two-year suspension has been determined by “ERT starting from square one when the two-year suspension is done under a different department, not SGA,” according to the SGA Executive Board Meeting Minutes.

If you are in need of assistance Campus Safety is responding to emergency calls at(386) - 226 -7233.

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PENELOPE ANDERSON

As the Editor in Chief (EIC) of the Avion, the circumstances surrounding the suspension of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) provoked me to reflect on how a Division of the Student Government Association (SGA) was allowed to get to this point. While watching the story unfold, knowing that the events would be recorded in an article in Issue One of Spring 2025, I asked myself a series of questions. First and most importantly, how did an oversight of this magnitude take place? Secondly, did ERT have trained administrative staff who were capable of advising this Division? Lastly, looking at the SGA as a whole, is this issue tied to the rapid expansion of the SGA? I recognize that I may not get the answers to all of these questions, though I hope that they will cause us to reflect on the situation and implement necessary changes that will prevent a similar situation from happening in the future. It is important to recognize the loss of ERT as an SGA Division is a loss to the student body. This was a unique service that resonated with many students. However, maintaining a standard of integrity and excellence within the SGA is paramount to maintaining trust between students and their representatives. Ultimately, all Divisions and branches within the SGA must be held accountable to upholding the Embry-Riddle standard. Moving forward, I hope to see genuine changes and action taken that will propel the SGA and its Divisions to grow and be stronger.

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On Feb. 8, World of Outlaws sprint cars and he beginning of February marks the start of DIRTcar UMP modifieds raced for the Big Gator the DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park in trophy. The Big Gator trophy is awarded to the Barberville, Fla. driver who accumulates the most points over the This event draws dirt racing fans from around four days their events are held. the world to witness the spectacle of racing at the Curt Spalding, a small-team dirt track racer “World’s Fastest Half-Mile.” Two weeks of sprint cars, late models, and modifieds take to the track, from Watervliet, Mich., claimed the Big Gator for the modifieds. His last Big Gator win came five all vying for the coveted Gator trophies. years ago, and he finally broke that streak of winless The DIRTcar Nationals is a globally recognized Nationals at Volusia. event, often considered a crown jewel victory On the World of Outlaws side of the event, for drivers and owners alike. Racers travel from NASCAR driver Kyle Larson took home the Big multiple countries to compete for a share of the more than $970,000 purse awarded throughout the Gator. This marks his first DIRTcar Nationals win, adding to his lengthy résumé of major racing two weeks of competition. victories.

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lorida is often called one of the homes of racing, with tracks like Daytona International Speedway, also known as “The World Center of Racing,” located right here in Daytona.

This track hosts events referred to as “Crown Jewels” in the racing world.

Events like the Rolex 24 Hours, the Daytona 500, the Daytona 200, and the Coke Zero 400 are races every driver hopes to win for a special career milestone.

The Daytona 500, specifically, is the track’s biggest event of the year, drawing hundreds of thousands of fans from across the world to witness the spectacle. For NASCAR drivers, this race is seen as a bucket-list victory from the moment they start racing.

Most drivers begin at their local racetracks before reaching the top level of American motorsports. Often

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WORDS & DESIGN & PHOTOS:

Andrew Comparetta / Broadcast Manager

DAYTONA racing on short dirt or asphalt ovals in small towns, they work to become one of the select few who get a shot in NASCAR. The East Coast, specifically the Southeast, is filled with these short tracks. Florida alone has more than 40 racetracks, from the Gulf Coast to Miami, the Space Coast, and everywhere in between. These tracks, much like high school football fields, are where motorsports athletes get their start.

Volusia Speedway Park is one of these tracks. Relatively big for its kind, the half-mile dirt oval is often called “The World’s Fastest Half-Mile.” Winning at Volusia is considered a major stepping stone in a racing career. The DIRTcar Nationals, held during the two weeks leading up to the Daytona 500, is known as the “Super Bowl” of dirt racing.

Drivers who win during the DIRTcar Nationals are viewed as some of the greats in the dirt racing world, with notable winners including Scott Bloomquist and Clint Bowyer. The event also draws current big-name drivers.

Christopher Bell, Justin Allgaier, and Kyle Larson were among the top drivers who participated in this year’s DIRTcar Nationals and the Daytona 500 within the same two weeks. Many drivers have attempted this in the past with mixed results.

These drivers compete in these races to reconnect with grassroots racing, where they first started. Bell, Allgaier, Larson, and many other top racers in American motorsports grew up on local dirt tracks and returned to honor the foundation of their careers.

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The 67th running of After the delay, the field The final stage featured side- lucky to walk away, but the Great American Race capped off this year’s Speedweeks at Daytona International Speedway.

returned to green with the sun setting over the speedway. Stage 1 was dominated by the Team Penske Fords, with other Drawing crowds of more drivers making runs at the than 100,000 for the lead.

Daytona 500 alone, the weekend was a magnet The compelling competition for major sponsors and in Stage one ended with celebrities as drivers battled reigning champion Joey for the largest motorsports Logano taking the greenpurse ever, totaling more white-checkered flag. than $30 million.

His lead was short-lived, however, when Logano’s The race started in patriotic team found a piece of debris fashion, with President lodged in an intake, sapping Donald Trump making an his car of power. appearance at this year’s event. As actor Anthony Stage 2 was led by the Team Mackie gave the command Penske Fords, with other to start engines and the U.S. non-Penske drivers like Air Force Thunderbirds Bubba Wallace and Noah roared overhead, drivers Gragson making runs at the prepared to begin the front of the field as well. The 500-mile marathon to the three-wide racing thrilled checkered flag. fans, with constant battles throughout the entire stage.

Chase Briscoe, driving his Toyota Camry to the Stage 2 concluded with manufacturer’s first pole Ryan Blaney taking the stage in the 500, led the field to win, while his Team Penske green. Drivers battled hard teammate Austin Cindric through the opening laps finished runner-up. Other until rain hit the speedway notable drivers, such as Kyle at the 10-lap mark.

Busch, earned stage points after running up front for 16 | DAYTONA 500 most of the race.

by-side racing throughout we’re getting really close to the field, with drivers rising somebody not being able to, and fading as the night went so I’m very grateful.” on.

As the field went back to The complexion of the race green for overtime, Austin changed with 15 laps to go Cindric and Denny Hamlin when a surging Joey Logano controlled the front row. On made contact with Ricky the final lap, Cole Custer Stenhouse Jr. after a late made a late move, causing block, triggering a crash that a multi-car crash involving took out nine cars, including most of the frontrunners.

Ryan Blaney and Kyle Busch.

The race stayed green, and from outside This put Corey LaJoie, an charging open-entry driver who raced the top five, Hendrick his way in during the Duels Motorsports driver William on Thursday, in the lead Byron took the checkered when the race restarted with flag, winning his second consecutive Daytona 500. eight laps to go.

Trouble struck again with five laps remaining when Christopher Bell lost control and made contact with Ryan Preece, sending Preece’s car airborne and onto its roof in Turn 3. Preece was able to exit the car under his own power and was uninjured in the accident.

“Well, I think you can’t underestimate the amount of preparation and teamwork we had throughout the week.

We had an awesome car today,” Byron told the press.

“We just didn’t have the track position to show it, and the way the fuel savings and strategy worked out.”

“But when the car took off like that, it got real quiet.

All I thought about was my daughter,” Preece told Fox Sports after being released from the care center. “I’m

The 2025 Speedweeks featured exhilarating racing, from pole qualifying on Wednesday to the thrilling conclusion of the Daytona 500 on Sunday.

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VEERY BIRD

A Student’s Creative Take on Weather and Wildlife WORDS: JILLIAN PREITE / Sr. Reporter

DESIGN: CAMRIN COUBERTIER / Managing Editor

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f you were to tell me before starting college that I would write a book during my time there, I would have definitely not believed you. However, with the help of dedicated professors, I was able to successfully write a children’s book!

It all started when I decided to take on an independent study with Associate Professor and Program Coordinator for Bachelor of Science in Communication, Steven Master, and Associate Professor and Associate Chair in Communication, Dr. Cassandra Branham, in the fall of 2024.

With my future career being broadcast meteorology, I knew I wanted my study to focus on a topic relating to weather, but coming up with a specific topic became quite the feat.

That was until Dr. Branham asked me if I had ever heard of an eery bird. As soon as I discovered what a Veery bird was, ideas started flooding my brain.

To give some background, weighing in at one ounce (equivalent to a pencil), Veery birds are a small, plump thrush species that reside in the northern United States but migrate to South America for the winter.

Now, here is where it gets interesting. Veeries migrate during the peak of hurricane season (mid-September), and studies have found that they can possibly ‘predict’ the severity of hurricane season. This is because, during more severe hurricane seasons, Veeries tend to terminate breeding season and migrate south over the Gulf of Mexico earlier to avoid possible hurricanes.

It is unclear how these small thrush birds can sense this, but it is a trend that continues to be proven consistent year after year.

Given this information, one of the first ideas that came to mind was to write a children’s book about a Veery bird’s journey to South America. From that moment on, I immediately started to think of a plot.

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I went back and forth on multiple different plots, titles, and themes, but ultimately landed on a bird named Penny and her journey with her friend Ollie migrating early due to them sensing an active hurricane season. From there, I developed the title Penny’s Race Against the Storm.

Writing and designing the book was by no means easy.

I spent countless days and hours perfecting the storyline and illustration to go with it.

In the end, Professor Master, Dr. Branham, and I could not be happier with the result!

To go along with the book, an informative brochure and infographic were also produced.

This project could not have been possible without the help of both Professor Master and Dr. Branham, and I cannot thank them enough for their mentorship throughout this process!

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CENTER FOR CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORDS: DOMINIC POPOLO / News Editor DESIGN: PENELOPE ANDERSON / Editor-in-cheif

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he Embry-Riddle Center of Career and Professional Development offers students comprehensive services and resources to ensure they excel in the global employment market. Located on the Third Floor of the Student Union, students, employers, and alumni all have access to the services that the center provides.

“Our team at the Center for Career and Professional Development is excited to introduce new initiatives that bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world practical experience,” said Heather Kim, the Senior Executive Director for the Centers for Career and Professional Development at the Daytona, Prescott, and Worldwide campuses.

While the main event of the semester is the Career Expo taking place in late March, the center can assist students yearround. Some of the services they provide are mock interviews, resume reviews, internship searches, and more.

“Eagle Job Shadow Day offers students the unique opportunity to spend a day with a local company, shadowing professionals in their chosen field,” said Kim. “Through our Alternative Fall Break and Alternative Spring Break programs, students can visit companies, observe workplace environments, and immerse themselves in the culture and daily operations” The center also partners with major companies, such as United and Boeing, to host special events to ensure students have every opportunity to network with industry leaders before graduation. For smaller majors, the center hosts specialized networking nights to ensure that students in smaller majors, who may not have many options at the career expo, are still getting the chance to network.

To make appointments with your career services advisor or see open job and internship postings, use the Handshake app. Once downloaded and signed in with your Embry-Riddle account, you can utilize all the resources the center offers!

“I am proud of this caring and hardworking team as they are dedicated to meeting students where they are,” added Kim. Many students do not realize the extent of services that the Center for Career and Professional Development provides. Even so, the center will still do everything it can to ensure students have the best networking opportunities available and have a job lined up after graduation.

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HUNT LIBRARY EVENTS WORDS: HUNT LIBRARY

DESIGN: PENELOPE ANDERSON / Editor-in-cheif

Leisure Book Collection

Need a break? Swing by the Hunt Library and take advantage of the new 30-day loan period for our leisure collection! Now, you can have ample time to immerse yourself in one of our diverse and captivating titles. Not sure what to pick? No worries! With our rotation of exciting book displays, you will always be able to discover your next favorite read. Stop by and check out our current lineup of displays!

March Lineup: Women’s History Month, Need My Space & Get Ready for the Spring Career Expo!

Open Education Week |March 3 – 7, 2025

A week-long celebration with tabling in each college and educational events in-person, asynchronous, and online focused on open education.

March 19, 2025 | 10:30 – 11 a.m.

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Learn how to access in-depth reports featuring industry trends, market size, competitor analysis, and growth forecasts—all in one place. Whether you’re a student or faculty member, this session will help you explore IBISWorld’s capabilities and understand how to use this valuable resource.

March 26, 2025 | 10:30 – 11 a.m.

Learn to navigate Ch-Aviation in this 30-minute webinar. Ch-Aviation provides relevant and up-to-date aviation intelligence and insightful news. Ch-aviation accurately tracks and monitors airline-specific data sets, presenting them in an easy-to-use format. Gain access to essential data sets on airlines, aircraft, airports, and operators from across the globe.

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Ever wondered how to effectively measure, demonstrate, and communicate the impact of your research? The answer lies in bibliometrics!

In this engaging 30-minute webinar, you’ll receive a concise yet comprehensive introduction to research impact metrics—covering journal, author, and article-level metrics. Learn how to navigate top databases like Web of Science, Scopus, Dimensions, and Journal Citation Reports (JCR) to find and interpret key metrics.

Whether you’re a researcher, faculty member, or student, this session will equip you with the tools to showcase your research influence.

To register for any of these webinars, please scan the QR code. If you cannot attend, you can still sign up and the recording will be sent to you.

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elcome to the Makerspace, a student-led manfacturing design lab in the College of Engineering.

Here, trained student technicians produce various of parts using additive manufacturing techniques. In the lab, technicians use 3D printers, resin printers, and 3D scanners and even conduct material research with their composites team. The current inventory consists of three Prusa MK3s+ printers, three Prusa mini+ printers, six Bambu A1 mini printers, four Bambu x1C printers, one Bambu x1E printer, three Formlab 4 Resin Printers, and one Voron 2.4B student-built printer.

All students and faculty can enjoy the luxuries the Makerspace offers for a variety of projects, including parts for engineering course projects, prototypes for business projects, personal ideas, and more. 3D printed projects are often costly, but in the Makerspace, they do everything to decrease costs and bring your ideas to life. New procedures have recently allowed for cost reduction, meaning the Makerspace will only charge you for the cost of materials, and any misprint is on them! It’s cheaper, safer, and more practical to print with the Makerspace. Makerspace is not just a place for 3D printing; it has a variety of post-processing applications such as sanding, painting, gluing, assembly, and quality assurance.

The Makerspace is currently working on hosting workshops that provide step-by-step instructions on how to use the various printers and 3D solutions it offers. The maker space is not just for engineering students. Students from all majors are highly encouraged to stop by, enhance their skills, learn something new, and utilize its valuable services.

Follow them on Instagram to stay up to date on current events. If you have any questions or inquiries, stop by the Makerspace on weekdays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Lehman building room 132 or reach out through their Instagram at dbmspace!

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LEVEL UP YOUR SUMMER Words: TRISH KABUS

DESIGN: BRANDON BADRAOUI

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ummers at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Daytona Beach Campus offer much more than surf, sun and sea breezes — they provide the perfect opportunity for students to advance their education and make the most out of campus life.

Students who spend summer 2025 under the palms can earn extra cash, save on tuition and elevate their flight training. They can also make additional academic progress and accelerate their journey to graduation.

The “Level Up Your Summer” program starts with Summer A on May 13 — or May 5 if you study Aviation Maintenance Science — and continues into Summer B, which begins July 1.

Spending the summer on campus offers unique experiences at a different rhythm, and this year, there are more perks than ever before.

For instance, students who work on campus and take at least six credits during the summer A, B or C terms are eligible for a $2 hourly bonus incentive paid at the end of each term.

There is also a 15% discount on summer tuition, and students can live in New Res Hall 1 at a discounted rate.

For aspiring aviators, the summer terms offer even more opportunities to spend time in the sky to build up hours, experience and ratings. Nearly every day can include flight training, which helps maintain proficiency and strengthens bonds with fellow pilots and flight instructors.

Student pilots who choose this approach should plan to stay on campus between the end of summer semester and the start of fall term.

Embry-Riddle’s summer program is the ultimate chance for students to level up their education while enjoying time with friends and experiencing the summer life in one of the world’s top beach towns.

Early reports indicate seats are going fast, so find out more about making this summer one for the books.

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Aviation Safety & The Expansion of AI

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WORDS: Grace Hamilton / PR Specialist DESIGN: Dominic Popolo / News Editor

he aviation industry has been on a consistent path of advancement since the Wright Brothers first took off from Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, on Dec. 17, 1903. What started as aircraft with simple gauges and wood frames developed into powerful turbojet engines and composite materials. While all this development sounds good, there is an underlying issue. How do we maintain safety and reduce risk?

The new and upcoming answer to this question is artificial intelligence. Now, I know you may be thinking, is this a good thing? Will it take over, or might it even increase risk? While all those questions are valid, airlines currently implementing its use have experienced no major issues. Artificial intelligence is assisting in real-time risk assessment during flights. It is also being used to run various analyses of flight data to identify trends and potential safety issues. Swiss Air International, Delta, and Alaska Airlines use this data analysis to create more efficient flight paths, predict challenging situations, and optimize flights.

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Artificial intelligence is used to help passengers just like us to navigate the chaos and challenges faced at airports. United Airlines has utilized AI to alert customers of flight changes through email, text, and in-app notifications if downloaded. If you have flown recently, you may have noticed that the in-flight entertainment screens have gotten a significant upgrade and seem to know exactly what you want to watch. By using artificial intelligence, the in-flight system suggests movies and TV shows that suit your interest or relate closest to your watch history. One of the largest groups utilizing this function of AI is Delta.

While artificial intelligence is providing innovation in the aviation industry right now, it will be interesting to see how it develops and if it will begin to make a presence in the flight deck. Only time will tell, but I think it’s safe to say our pilots aren’t going anywhere.

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wo trips around the clock were made, and not a single minute was wasted. This year’s Rolex 24 featured nonstop action from start to finish and great weather to accompany the event.

and Porsche. LMP2 cars are also prototype cars developed by four FIAapproved constructors but are often slower than the GTP cars. There are also GTD Pro and GTD cars. These cars are designed and developed by factory teams and resemble cars you may see on the street. These four classes, running at very different speeds, lead to intense racing with lots of passing and crazy moves throughout a race.

oncoming traffic. The No. 40 was hit by an LMP2 car, and several other GTD and GTD Pro cars piled into the wreck.

With less than 16 hours remaining, seven of the 61 vehicles in the field had been eliminated, including two GTP cars.

As the weather cooled off during the night, dropping to a brisk 42 degrees, the Porsche Penske Motorsports 963 surged to the front once again. Two Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing’s No. more GTP cars were eliminated from 40 surged to the lead around the contention around the halfway point, 5-hour mark and continued to lead with the No. 31 Whelen Cadillac through hours six and seven, passing slamming into the turn-four wall and the two Porsche Penske Motorsport’s the Proton Porsche 963 dropping out 963s, who had dominated most of due to a suspension issue. the evening portion of the race. Then, disaster struck.

The Penske 963s led through the night and into the sunrise, dominating the IMSA has four classes: GTP, LMP2, GTD Pro, and GTD. Each class Louis Deletraz, who had taken the middle point of the race. Class leaders runs a different type of car. GTP wheel of the No. 40 Cadillac after an at the 19-hour mark were the No. 7 cars are prototype cars with Hybrid impressive triple stint by Kobayashi, Penske 963 for GTP, the AO Racing Powertrains developed by well-known lost control while entering Turn 1. No. 99 in LMP2, the No. 1 Paul Miller manufacturers such as BMW, Cadillac, Deletraz skidded into the grass and Racing BMW in GTD Pro, and the then back on the track in front of No.13 AWA Corvette in GTD. The race began under the bright Florida sun at 1:40 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25th, with the No. 24 BMW M Team RLL, driven by Dries Vanthoor, leading the 61-car field to green. With a relatively clean start, the BMW continued to lead over the No. 30 Cadillac through the first cycle of pit stops. This all came to an end when the leading BMW received a pit road penalty, moving the No. 24 from the lead to 10th in class.

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SETTING THE PACE

ROLEX 24 | DAYTONA The No. 7 Porsche Penske Motorsport Porsche 963 led 307 laps at the 2025 Rolex 24, with drivers Felipe Nasr, Nick Tandy, and Laurens Vanthoor (BELOW). Between the No.7 and their sister car the No.6, PPM was able to lead 517 laps out of the 781.

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was also intense, with the No. 65 Ford Multimatic Mustang and the No.4 Pratt Miller Corvette going back and for the lead in class.

All eyes were on GTP, though. With the race within its final 30 minutes, the No.6 and the No.7 Porsche Penske Motorsports 963s were trading the lead Up front in GTP, the battle tightened. back and forth, with the No. 60 Meyer A full-course yellow flew around the Shank Racing Acura in hot pursuit of 23-hour mark, leading to the final pit the leaders. cycle of the race. At this point in GTP, only four cars were on the lead lap, The No.7 Porsche Penske Motorsports with the field still being controlled by 963 prevailed in the end, winning the No. 7 Porsche Penske Motorsports the team’s 2nd Rolex 24 in a row.

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Class winners included the Tower Motorsports No.8 in LMP2, which As the checkered flag of the Rolex 24 was later disqualified after post-race continued to get closer and closer, inspection, the Ford Multimatic No.65 the on-track action got more intense. in GTD Pro, and the No.13 AWA In LMP2, the AO Racing No. 99 and Corvette in GTD. the No.88 AF Corse Racing cars were knocked out of contention with This race, packed with intense battles mechanical issues, allowing the Tower and spectacular crashes, is why people Motorsports No.8 to take the lead in watch endurance racing. This type of the final hour. The battle in GTD Pro racing is often seen as the pinnacle of

motorsports, and the crowd showed up for it. Winning the Rolex 24 not only portrays prestige, but also shows who the true best racers in the world are.

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Going into the race’s final hours, business started to pick up rapidly.

There was controversy at the front of the GTD Pro category, where the No. 4 Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports made contact while battling for the lead with the No. 1 Paul Miller Racing BMW.

KAMUI KOBAYASHI Kobayashi (ABOVE), Driver of the #40 Wayne Taylor Racing, Cadilac V-Series.R who was able to pilot his machine past 9 cars in just 14-minutes.

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CLASS WINNER: PORSCHE PENSKE MOTORSPORTS #7

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ith a commanding performance, the No. 7 Porsche Penske Motorsport 963 secured the team’s second consecutive Rolex 24 victory.

Drivers Nick Tandy, Laurens Vanthoor, and Felipe Nasr piloted the car past the Meyer Shank Racing Acura and their teammates in the No. 6 Porsche to claim the win. This victory was especially notable for driver Nick Tandy, who with this win has now won all four major 24hour endurance events, adding to his triumphs at Le-Mans, Nürburgring, and Spa-Francorchamps.

CAR STATS VEHICLE TYPE

Porsche 963 Prototype Hybrid

ENGINE

Water Cooled VB Twin-Turbo

HORSEPOWER 697 hp

TORQUE

497 lb-ft | 671 N-m

DISPLACEMENT 4.6 L

TRANSMISSION

Single Specification sequential 7-gear race gearbox, pneaumatically actuated

WHEELBASE

3,148 mm

L/W/H

5,100 | 2,000 | 1,060 mm

CURB WEIGHT 1,030 kg

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CLASS WINNER: UNITED AUTOSPORTS USA #22

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rama in LMP2 shaped the outcome of the race. Mechanical issues in the final two hours sidelined the leading No. 99 AO Racing and No. 04 Crowdstrike Racing by APR cars, allowing the No. 8 Tower Motorsports entry to take the victory. However, a post-race inspection revealed skid block violations, leading IMSA to revoke the win. As a result, United Autosports —featuring drivers Rasmus Lindh, James Allen, Paul Di Resta, and Daniel Goldburg—were officially declared class winners.

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CAR STATS VEHICLE TYPE

Oreca 07 Gibson LMP2

ENGINE

Gibson GK-428 V8

HORSEPOWER 604 hp

TORQUE

409 lb-ft | 555 N-m

DISPLACEMENT 4.2 L

TRANSMISSION

Six-speed Xtrac gearbox with magnesium casing Limited slip differential

WHEELBASE 3,005 mm

L/W/H

4,745 | 1,895 | 1,045 mm

CURB WEIGHT 930 kg

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GTD PRO CAMRIN COUBERTIER

CLASS WINNER: FORD MULTIMATIC MOTORSPORTS #65

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n GTD Pro, the No. 65 Ford Multimatic Motorsports Mustang delivered a thrilling performance, taking center stage in a dramatic late-race battle. With minutes remaining, the Mustang overtook the No. 3 Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports to clinch a hard-fought victory. Driven by Frédéric Vervisch, Christopher Mies, and Dennis Olsen, the team secured Ford’s first IMSA class win since 2018, signaling a strong return to form for the manufacturer in endurance racing.

CAR STATS VEHICLE TYPE

Ford Mustang GT3

ENGINE

Naturally aspirated Coyote V8

HORSEPOWER 550 hp

TORQUE

450 lb-ft | 610 N-m

DISPLACEMENT 5.4 L

TRANSMISSION

6-speed sequential manual Xtrac racing transaxle with ESA shift

WHEELBASE

2,720 mm

L/W/H

4,800 | 2,040 | 1,200 mm

CURB WEIGHT 1,300 kg

BRANDON BADRAOUI

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CLASS WINNER: ANDREW WOJTECZKO AUTOSPORT #13

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n the GTD class, the No. 13 AWA Corvette Z06 GT3 claimed victory after a hard-fought battle with the No. 120 Wright Motorsports Porsche in the final hours of the race. Drivers Matt Bell, Orey Fidani, Lars Kern, and Martin Kirchhöfer delivered flawless performances under pressure, executing a perfect strategy to stay ahead. Their combined efforts ensured a dominant run for the Corvette, securing a well-earned class win and reinforcing AWA’s reputation as a top contender in IMSA competition.

CAR STATS VEHICLE TYPE

Corvette Z06 GT3.R

ENGINE

Mid-engine DOHC Flat Plane V8

HORSEPOWER 600 hp

TORQUE

460 lb-ft | 620 N-m

DISPLACEMENT 5.5 L

TRANSMISSION

6-speed sequential manual Xtrac transmission

WHEELBASE 2,723 mm

L/W/H

4,630 | 2,050 | 1,148 mm

CURB WEIGHT 930 kg

BRANDON BADRAOUI

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Cyber Rodeo 2025

025 kicked off the third annual Embry-Riddle Cyber Rodeo, presented by the Center for Aerospace Resilient Systems. The Rodeo is a part of the Aviation Cyber Initiative, sponsored by the Department of Homeland Security, Defense, and Transportation; MITRE, the FAA, and Embry-Riddle.

Two new sponsors, Airbus and CT Cubed Inc., joined the ranks this year. Last year, co-founder Dan Diessner hoped to expand the event tvo other universities in the area, and this year, both University of Central Florida and Daytona State College had student representatives.

This year, the two-day event started with a poster presentation, where students would present their research to peers and industry professionals. With the rapid development and increased usage of artificial intelligence, plus the growing number of foreign and domestic cyber threats, it’s becoming more necessary than ever to be proactive in cyber events. Students and industry professionals were encouraged to attend the Tech Talks, where experts in the field shared their insights.

Returning this year was the Capture-The-Flag (CTF) event, where students and industry professionals teamed up to conquer virtual and physical challenges.

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While this year had some returning favorites, such as the baggage handling challenge and the airport tram challenge, new activities included reverse engineering artificial intelligence to defend CubeSat satellites and an air traffic control challenge.

Also included was a Cessna 172 flight simulator, a DA-62, and a Beech King Air instrument panel, with flight instructors standing by to assist as needed.

Many hands-on stations were run by a team of students from Embry-Riddle’s Prescott campus, with others being run by event sponsors. With the conclusion of the CTF, prizes were given to the top-ranked student team, industry partner team, and the event’s MVP. These prizes included medals and an Ernie plushie, presented by Ernie the Eagle himself.

The goal of the Cyber Rodeo hasn’t changed: to promote an understanding of the complex cyber-systems that have a hand in aerospace and learn how to defend against cyber threats. This goal is not just for students and faculty specializing in cybersecurity but for everyone using the systems.

Students of all degrees and fields are encouraged to check out the event because, unlike what the title may make you think, it takes everyone to protect our systems. If you didn’t get the chance to come this year, be sure to check it out next year.

Knowledge is power, after all. You’re more than likely to learn WORDS: A. Akie Oleszewski / Staff a thing or two.

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Activities Fair For All

ne of the most attractive qualities that drew us all to Clubs around campus included sports teams like rugby, Embry-Riddle was not only the scenic campus but also the soccer, and volleyball. There were also many forms of Greek many clubs inhabiting the school. The Activities Fair is many Life, academic clubs, motorsports clubs, and aviation clubs first-year students’ favorite day of the semester as students (DUH). from every background and interest group gather around the Connelly Quad and immerse themselves with like-minded Barefoot Flying Club was a unique club, and we were lucky enough to interview them. The club takes “derelict” planes peers (and differing minds, too). that have been rejected by society, strips them, and restores Held on January 16th, the Activities Fair included over 200 them to full-functioning certified glory. This club takes stustudent groups on campus! The Activities Fair not only dents through an outside program and allows them to solo, served as a way to find friends with similar interests but also take flight instruction, and get tail endorsements. as a networking opportunity to grow leadership skills, foster personal growth among communities, and step out of your It’s fascinating to learn about what students can think of when participating in clubs. Creative juices flow like founcomfort zone. tains, and students can achieve so much more than just parOne aviation club included UAS (Unmanned Aerial Sys- ticipation hours. tems) Technology. Dylan Hardt spoke to The Avion about some tasks of their club, which include: “building meetings” The Activities Fair is a testament to our ability as students to learn more about the fleets, “training meetings” to teach to accomplish so many great things with our friends and new skills like working on the aircraft and flying them, “Sim peers. We can build lasting relationships through these stumeetings” and “flight meetings.” Like the UAS Club, all clubs dent-led organizations while growing in our fields and inwelcome a variety of majors to partake in all different areas terests. University is just like life; we are here for a fun time, not a long time, so get involved while you can and step out of each club. of your comfort zone!

WORDS: Bailey Bruan / Senior Reporter DESIGN: Kaden McVerry / Staff

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THE AVION ASKS...

What are your goals for this semester?

What would you say to your future self?

Welcome back, Eagles! 2025 is officially here, and we’re excited to kick off another series of The Avion Asks! A new year often brings a sense of renewal—a chance to set fresh goals, embrace new challenges, and reflect on how far we’ve come.

However, everyone takes the new year differently. For some, it’s just another day; for others, it’s a meaningful opportunity for reflection, growth, and fresh beginnings.

Whether it’s prioritizing health and wellness, exploring new places, soaring to new academic heights, or simply building better habits, everyone’s journey looks different.

To celebrate this season of growth, we asked students across campus about their goals for the semester and what they’d say to their future selves.

No matter what the new year means to you, we hope you take time to enjoy the small moments, celebrate progress (big or small), and embrace new experiences. Whether you accomplish every resolution or simply try something new, every step forward is a win. Most importantly, we hope 2025 is a year where you become someone your younger self would be proud of.

Here’s to fresh starts, bold ambitions, and a year full of possibilities. Let’s make it a great one, Eagles!

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CLAIRE LESSIG Sophomore, Aerospace Engineering I have two main goals for this semester. It’s to start my assignments earlier to avoid procrastination and falling behind and to maintain an overall better a sleep schedule. These are just two of the main goals I’d like to improve on since I have a horrible habit of waiting till the last minute to do things or not getting enough sleep and being exhausted during the week.

DARIEL GARCIA Senior, Aeronautical Science My goal this semester is to build fight time and enjoy my last semester with my friends.

Something I would say to my future self is “Never forget all the great times you’ve had.”

As for my future self, something that I’d like to say is to congratulate them for making it to the end of the semester and that even if the outcome wasn’t what I was hoping for, to still be proud of myself for all of the countless hours and sleepless nights I had spent studying to make it there.

CORRENE BELLEM Sophomore, Aeronautical Science My goal for this semester is to get more involved on campus. Freshman year I focused a lot on my grades and getting my PPL, so this year I am going to focus on joining clubs, forming connections, and making a positive impact on campus! So far, I’ve gotten involved with Women in Aviation, which I adore and highly recommend! They have great opportunities for professional development and community service that I have really enjoyed Something I would like to say to my future self is that I’m proud of her! I want her to remember all of the hard work that we put in and to not forget to make time to relax and take care of herself. Also, I would ask if Taylor Swift has dropped Reputation TV yet.

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AKSHAY KAUNDINYA Senior, Mechanical Engineering Main goal is to get classwork completed in time with good grades and graduate.

Don’t forget to take breaks and enjoy yourself in life. Don’t get too worked up and learn to do things for yourself as well.

Get good grades in class and try to survive the year. Try to get plans done photography wise and get the photography ideas done.

Congratulations, you survived your aerospace engineering doctorate program! Very proud of how skilled in photography I have become and happy that you gained a lot more experience in life.

CIARA HARVEY Sophomore, Aerospace & Occupational Safety My goals for this semester is to be able to apply my knowledge with real world scenarios and to maintain good grades.

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Flight Certifications

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PRIVATE PILOT (121) _____________________________ Akash Ajithkumar Caitlin Rachel Schroeder Caleb William Eastman Christian Tyler Cecil Cole Justin Davis Daniela Lopez Taracena David Joseph Sorrento Iii Dean Elliott Johnson Dmitri Alexander Payne Erick Jose Jimenez Rijo Frank Philip Gordon-Smith Geonwoo Back Griffin Hunter Ragan Joong Seok Shin Kobi Angel Matthew Christian Fretwell Pierson William Kelley Sara Grace Lyon Sean Patrick O’Leary Skye Alexi Quiles Tae Wook Ko Thomas Scott Dorman Young Hoon Kim INSTRUMENT RATING (221) _____________________________ Aaron Lazaro Tenorio Aaron Phan Aiden Jackson Thor Hurd Aiden Tomas Torres Alexander John Rigdon Alexander Vladislavovich Khashchuk Andrew Reed Clark Andrew Thomas Ward Anthony Joseph Mangubat Panganiban Brady Joseph Sears Brandon Adrian Mcleish Brandon Joseph Walter Changseong Bang Charles Keith Jensen Christian Joseph Loustau Christopher Felix Perriello Colette Anna Dominski David Aleksandr Samurin David Charles Biscontini Iii Dimitrije Milijas Dylan Ryan Ostrowski Eisa Syed Nasim Erik Jozef La Flamme Ethan Cameron Grant Ethan Justice Gulba Gabrielle Elise Boll Gavin Tyler Rounds Goeun Yun Han-Nah Lee Spindler Hugh Walker Carpenter Hyojin Yun

Ian Patrick Okby Jack Chandler Newcomb Jackson Louis Bates Jayden Nicholas Yawkey Jinwoo Yang Jocelyn Mcneill Wright Joel Chakkungal Sunil Jonathan Graham Rockness Joseph Lawrence Newman Joshua Scott Stelmack Kendall Marie Medus Kevin Joe Abi Raad Kristopher Ryan Gillett Lauren Paige Kollar Lauryn Emma White Lucas Allen O’Nan Lucas Matthew Pagel Lucca Ramos Zattera Maely Steele Orr Mcclinton Maggie Elizabeth Weisner Mallory Elizabeth Grace Zike Marcus Anthony Deane Marika Maria Dominski Marlena Mae Gutshall Mary Grace Lengemann Mason Henry Spencer Mason Spencer Putnam Matias Simon Mera Landazuri Matteo Nathan Rousseau Matthew Daniel Petershagen Matthew Gregory Woodward Matthew Karim Phillips Matthew Tyler Schroeder Matthew Vining Hendricks Max Cooper Vevasis Max Wilhelm Keil Maxence Samuel Musy Megan Riley Briggs Micah Justus Torp Michael Gabriel Sena Michael Joseph Desio Michael Joseph Poquette Michael Pieri Michal Karel Dasek Mikaela Nicole Miles Min Jok Han Min Seok Kim Mingyu Ha Minkyoo Kang Minkyu Park Minseo Park Mitchell Rae Silva Mohammad Rafey Molly Katherine Norgle Monica Christine Nasry Myungho Lee Natalia Hanna Belmontes Natalie Rebecca Murphy Nathaniel James Fernandes Nicholas Allen Heilman Nicholas Colby Weiss

Nicholas Sebastian Ditondo Nicolas Andres Villavicencio Zambrano Nicolo Carlo Cambruzzi Noah Alexander Kingsly Noah Geoffrey Bosse Nolan Chester Gawrych Norah Rae Alberta Ohmin Kwon Pablo Gonzalez Montagut Tanure Parth Vijay Patel Patrick James Mcgavin Patrick Joseph Pfeil Patrick Josh Ramirez Paula Lopez Navarro-Wong Paula Toledo Toso Pedro Lazaro Gachineiro Peter Leonard Steward Jr Pierce Thomas Burns Rachael Quynh Nhu Tran Rachel Elizabeth Bagley Rachell Lynn Groce Ralph Claude Voight Iii Raymon Yi Xu Reagan Clark Mcniff Reagan Lahr Thomas Reese Brian Rothermel Reese Christina Kim Reid Lawrence Skinner Renee Mccauley Porter Resa Virginia Jennie Adolph Akers Ricardo Noel Matos Richard Cordilla Glidden Richard Dylan Giuffra Riley Marie Metz Robert Donald Krute Robert Frank Villa Robert Jahnoy Forbes Robert Salvatore Mayotte Robert Thomas Clark V Robert William Lockhart Iii Roman Llantada Tan Ronyn Matthew Orrell Ruben Van Der Walt Ryan Christopher Williams Ryan Conrad Obert Ryan Douglas Shafer Ryan Eric Nelson Ryan James Piselli Ryan John Kribbs Ryan Matthew Devan Ryan Matthew Wright Ryan Patrick Largen Rylee Jordan Dacosta Rylie Tila Bryant Ryo Abe Samantha Nicole Ullmann Samuel William Forehand Sangho Yoon Sangwon Cheong Sanjaya Singh Santiago Morales Tejada

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COMMERCIAL PILOT (321) _____________________________ Aaron Lazaro Tenorio Aaron Phan Adam Michael Matherne Aiden Jackson Thor Hurd Aiden Tomas Torres Alana Fiona Bicoy Alexander John Rigdon Alexander Vladislavovich Khashchuk Anthony Joseph Mangubat Panganiban Brady Joseph Sears Brandon Adrian Mcleish Brandon Joseph Walter Celimar Ortiz Rivas Changjong Baek Changseong Bang Charles Ian Coant Jr Christopher Felix Perriello Colette Anna Dominski Damon Welber David Aleksandr Samurin David Charles Biscontini Iii De Hi Han Dimitrije Milijas Drew Nathaniel Smedley Dukhwan Kim Dylan Riley Cornejo Dylan Ryan Ostrowski Eisa Syed Nasim Elias Swecker Beardsley Elijah Anthony Grenne Emily Constance Brenning Emily Elizabeth Medina Emily Lauren Flynn Emin Ali Gun Sazak Emma Elizabeth Weaver Emma Kathleen Adam Emma Kathleen Adam Eric David Isaacs Erik Ants Tomson Erik Jozef La Flamme Essam Omar A Alzubaidi Ethan Cameron Grant Ethan Dean Travers Ethan Justice Gulba Ethan Richard Mcdonald Eyad Abdullatif A Mominkhan Ezra Richard O’Connell Faisal Hsham A Alkowaileet Felipe Suarez Frank Daniele Weihenig Frank Domenic Basile Iii Gabrielle Elise Boll Gage William Gasper Garrett Dean Snyder Gavin Tietjen Botwinick Gavin Tyler Rounds Gilhoon Park Giovanni Bisi Gunderson 48 | FLIGHT CERTS

Goeun Yun Grace Ann Varghese Grace Elizabeth Morris Han-Nah Lee Spindler Hannah Elizabeth Weiss Henry Richard Reedy Hossam Ahmed Mohamed Mohsen Mohamed Elsawaf Hudson Christopher Garber Hugh Walker Carpenter Hunter Fitzgerald Lisle Hussain Mohammed M Ajeeb Hyejung Choi Hyeongcheol Im Hyeongyong Kim Hyeonjin Kim Hyojin Yun Hyunjun Kim Ian Patrick Okby Isabelle Brooke Bonn Jack Alexander Cronan Jack Chandler Newcomb Jack Henry Meier Jack William Farley Jackie Lynn Pryor Jackson Louis Bates Jackson William Ural Jacob Marcus Nasser Jacob Michael Zielinski Jacob Rubin Jacob Tyler Dunaway Jacoby Calvin Hendricks Jadon Ulysses Wilson Jadyn Joanne Harjung James Domenic Sorenson Jamie Francisco Arizaga Mackliff Jangkun Kim Jarad Michael Etheridge Jared Jackson Banks Jared Jackson Banks Jason Bradley Weldon Jay Michael Keeley Jayden Nicholas Yawkey Jaydon Daryl Jeonghyun Kim Jeongjea Cho Jeremy James Ficsor Jeremy Kang Jerry Dean Sartin Ii Jiho Kim Jihun Moon Jinchul Shin Jinwoo Gil Jinwoo Yang Joaquin Arturo Duque Balarezo Jocelyn Mcneill Wright John Alan Macdonald John Matthew Tundidor John Peter Barrotti-Andrade Jonathan Graham Rockness Jonathon Alex Batista

Jonghyeon Cho Joonha Lee Jose Luis Gonzalez Joseph Cecilo Vega Joseph Lawrence Newman Joseph Michael Jordan Joseph Patrick Orlando V Joseph William Jannelli Joshua Peyton Rosen Joshua Scott Stelmack Juan Elias Ortiz-Mercado Julian Fernando Segovia Jun Bum Hun Junghwan Kim Junho Kim Junhyung Park Junjie Huang Junoh Kwon Junseo Kim Junwon Kim Jusgin Ryan Brenner Kameron Michael Peterson Kate Nicole Kershner Ke-Huan Huang Keaton Craig Walberg Kendall Marie Medus Kevin Joe Abi Raad Kijun Chung Kohei Kimura Koree Elsa Bostrom Kristopher Ryan Gillett Laisha Marie Duran Marinez Landon Alexzander Hillenbrand-Eckenrode Landon Scott Cone Lauren Paige Kollar Lauryn Emma White Lee Dimitri Eugene Southworth Levi Wilkin Weir Liam Patrick Gavigan Logan Harle Easter Logan Mccabe Donaldson London Matthew Kreide Lucas Abraham Piedra Pantosin Lucas Matthew Pagel Lucas Matthew Whelan Lucca Ramos Zattera Lucy Marie Schaffer Luis Alberto Posadas Jr Luke Adam Helmkamp Luke Choate Wortmann Mackenzie Paige Keller Madison Nicole Schaaf Marcus Anthony Deane Maria Gabriella Persson Marika Maria Dominski Marina Frances Zockoll Martin James Hejnar Matteo Nathan Rousseau Matthew Christopher Martinez Matthew Gregory Woodward

Robert Jahnoy Forbes Rodrigo Eugenio Ethnis Borja Roni Tov Pechyony Ruben Van Der Walt Ryan Charles Alevizatos Ryan John Hunt Ryan John Kribbs Ryan William Lutwin Salem Khalid Z Bajamal Samantha Louise Muller Samuel Loborde Longin Samuel Romaine Schoenherr Sangho Yoon Sangwon Cheong Sanjaya Singh Sarah Noelle Reed Sean Christian Hamilton Sean Michael Cardello Sean Steven Carbaugh Sebastian Austin David Salvador Sebastien Alexander Lardy See Yoon Lee Seokjung Hong Seongbin Hong Seonwoo Kim Seth Cardy Seung-Woo Hong Seungbin Lee Seungsoo Kim Seungwon Choung Seungwoo Ham Seungyeon Yoo Seyoung Park Siti Oaisara Ferina Binte Md Fadzali Siwon Lee Skye Lauren Carl Skye Lauren Carl Stella Grace Marien Steven Richard Miller Jr Suan Seol Subaek Hong Sukwoo Han Sultan Fawzi S Khayat Sungdo Baek Sydney Ann Pittman Sydney Christine Fago Taekyu Lee Talal Jameel Tounsi Taylor Dale Varner Theodore Michael Race Thomas Anthony Delise Thomas Henry Doyle Thurburn Charles Botterill Timothy Malachi Lahey Timothy Natale Plesnik Trevis Jacob Stacy MULTI-ENGINE RATING (323) _____________________________ Abdullah Saeed A Alsarhan

Abdulrahman Mohammed T Tayeb Adam Michael Matherne Adam Vincent Slama Alexander Jon Jorgensen Amelia Rose Vaith Andre Albert Lemaire Andrew Grant Coleman Andrew Joseph Musto Andrew Richard Donahue Annalise Monica Heid Anuj Joseph Berry Austin James Maple Ava Aline Vickery Benjamin Jon Withrow Bethanny Oliver Roy Brayden Alexander Stocks Brian Anthony Tavoulareas Bum Chang Bae Cade Austin Glass Caroline Anne Kane Carter Edward Mickley Albers Cesar Leonidas Adams Chad Gregg D’Crus Chanho Nahm Charles Jacob Brouwer Chris Andres Bogran Mejia Christian Pieri Christopher Thomas Arvid Chungwoo Lee Cinbee Chun Claudia Marie Koutsantanou Clifford Charles Page Daniel Malagar Ewing Daniel Thomas Hersey Dariel Garcia Dillon Marley Lifrieri Donghyeon Kim Duhyen Kil Dukhwan Kim Elias Swecker Beardsley Elijah Anthony Greene Emma Kathleen Adam Eric David Isaacs Erik Ants Tomson Eun Ji Hong Fady Medhat Lamey Ibrahim Frank Daniele Weihenig Gage William Gasper Gal Hadar Iny Giovanni Bisi Gunderson Grace Ann Varghese Grace Elizabeth Morris Henry Richard Reedy Hudson Christopher Garber Hunter Fitzgerald Lisle Hussain Mohammed M Ajeeb Hyeongyong Kim Hyeonjin Kim Isabelle Brooke Bonn Jack Alexander Cronan Jack William Farley FLIGHT CERTS | 49

Congratulations to everyone who received their certifications and ratings!

Matthew Vining Hendricks Max Henry Toher Max Wilhelm Keil Maximus Steven Zdziera Maylyn Annette Wallace Micah Justus Torp Michael J Blanco Michael James D’Amore Billon Michael Jared Kwitkin Michael John Howlett Michael Joseph Desio Michael Turchinskas Michelle Yujin Yang Mila Eberly Min Gi Joo Min Kim Min Seok Kim Mincheol Kim Minseo Park Minwoo Baek Mitchell Eugene Hagen Moyyad Ayman I Kaifi Muhammad Ejaaz Cadinouche Nadini Jaikishin Lalwani Nahyeon Kim Nahyun Kim Nathan Raymond Williams Nicholas John Droppelman Nicholas Michael Klar Nicholas Scott Sears Nicholas Ward Phillipps Nicole Elizabeth Krupp Nicoya Jade Mowbray-Parker Noah Geoffrey Bosse Noah Lane Comans Nolan Chester Gawrych Owen John O’Regan Owen Masterson Chen Pablo Bandera Lopez Pablo Gonzalez Montagut Tanure Paolo Andres Calvo Parker John Brumleve Parth Vijay Patel Peter Alexander Duda Jr Phillip Joseph Holley Prakash Singh Limbu Pun Somboon Rachel Elizabeth Bagley Rachel Maie Ferree Rachell Lynn Groce Rahil D Dave Ralph William Liberati Iii Randy Robert Pierre Ii Ravi Singh Reagan Chase Mavity Rebecca Lin Nordstrom Reese Brian Rothermel Resa Virginia Jennie Adolph Akers Riley Killian Fisher-Smith River Jacolby Wozar Robert Frank Villa

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