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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1935
Page
2
A historical note describes elevator tabs as small hinged surfaces on the trailing edges of ailerons and rudders. They adjust up to 80 to hold the control surface in the desired direction, reducing load on the pilot’s stick and allowing correction for nose heaviness with an adjustable stabilizer on these crafts.
A historical analysis explains adjustable elevator, rudder, aileron, and wing tabs on small and large craft. On small ships only elevator and rudder tabs are practical, while big multi engine aircraft enable ground or seat adjustments for rudder and aileron tabs. Tabs balance heavy loads and counter yaw or wing heaviness, reducing pilot workload.
Weekly feature introduces the Y letter terms in an alphabetic aircraft dictionary for junior readers. Read definitions include obstruction light octant om pressure gauge orthometer outrig ger, over-all length overhang overshoot pancake landing and more as the series illustrates glossary terms for aviation students.
President Roosevelt plans to use his cold for political ends as he completes his message. He has barred visitors and faced critics who doubt his vigor while the budget battles loom.
Nellie Van de Gaft Baucher 78 a pioneer California reporter and author died in Oakland. She wrote several California books and was sister to Rob Stevenson’s wife. The obituary notes her notable career and family connections.
The fourteenth Jiuster Birdmen air course lesson from the United States bureau of air commerce explains dual control planes, choosing a horizon reference, and maintaining level flight. It describes how the instructor guides takeoff, the tail lift, and handling torque with limited student effort.
The insignia marks the Sixtyeighth Service Squadron at Kelly Field in San Antonio. The instructor emphasizes complete relaxation and loose muscles for piloting, noting occasional airplane bumps are normal and the aircraft will usually right itself. Focus on keeping the nose on the horizon and wings steady rather than fixating on the nose and wings.
San Antonio Junior Birdmen announce the indoor model airplane contest at Municipal Auditorium on Saturday January 12 with entries due to Wing Headquarters at 208 Broadway. Winners earn local champ cap and advance to the national meet in Detroit April 21 to 24 with major prizes including a Hearst trophy and $250 options.
The article outlines ace rank eligibility for the Junior Birdmen organization. Applicants must hold cage membership, compete in all events, and place in the top five at either indoor or outdoor contests. Ten percent may proceed to ace rank each year and earn a red white and blue ace bar. Two official contests are held annually, outdoor in summer and indoor in winter.
Announcement outlines a no written exam path to ace membership based on model plane achievements and outdoor contests. Membership requires affiliation with Junior Birdmen for at least three months, with ace rank obtainable after that period. Committee members include aviation officials and educators, names withheld but available on request. Further details will appear before the next official model plane contest.
Maj Edward T Comegys of the finance department at Mighty Corps area headquarters will depart San Antonio January 16 for New England to confer with the district conservation agent on matters pertaining to the COG. He will return to Fort Sam Houston after completing his duty there.
Centerville Christian Church to dedicate six art glass windows during special services starting Sunday night. The first window to be unveiled depicts Moses receiving the Commandments, part of the series highlighting biblical scenes.
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