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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1935

Page

2

Varied slate for Birdmen plans and contests

Greetings Sunier Birdmen and Birdsomen. Plans for the Junior Birdmen poll to choose the most popular print in America among youth are advancing with a nationwide broadcast potential. A national replica model contest and a spring radio rally are being planned, plus new page features and weekly aviator sketches for readers.

Lawrence Shaw Elly America Etal Birdmen Si Birdmen Junior Birdmen of America Junior Birdmen

Two More Firms Win Birdmen Seal

Junior Birdmen members who build model kits will be glad to learn that Paul Jones Kits have earned the Institute seal after charges raised to meet standards. An order for 250,000 official seal stickers was placed by Paul Jones Co to affix on models. Also approved this week is a laboratory test by Irvin Polk, Institute supervisor, noting National Lacquer Co products as numbers 1 and 2.

Birdmen Junior Birdmen Organization Paul Jones Junior Birdmen Iebate Insante Institute Irvin Polk Consentis National Cartona

All-America Junior Bird Men Indoor Meet Planned in Detroit

Final arrangements are underway for the gala national Junior Bird men All-America indoor tournament in Detroit this week. Director Lawrence Shaw has traveled to confer with Detroit Chamber of Commerce officials and Ford and General Motors executives to coordinate extensive entertainment and promotions for the event.

Detroit Lawrence Shaw Detroit Chamber of Commerce Ford General Motors Natucral

Junior Birdmen Air Course Lesson From U S Bureau Of Air Commerce

A damaged historical excerpt outlines a sixteenth lesson in the Junior Birdmen air course by the U S Bureau of Air Commerce led by Eugene L Vidal. It details gentle turns using both stick and rudder, in flight training, with instructor guidance and student practice steps.

Department of Commerce U.S. Bureau of Air Commerce Eugene L. Vidal Mistory Lawrence Shaw Junoir Gardenen United Maire Bureau of Air Commerce Urese United Lines Bureau of Air Commerce Bureau OF Air Commerce

Learning to dip and recover in flight training

A narrative describes flight training drills focusing on dips and nose position, detailing instructor guidance, control inputs, and the gradual mastery required for safe recovery. It notes minor errors and emphasizes steady practice to progress beyond initial clumsy attempts.

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Patch and Pilot Terms From Early Aviation Dictionary

Fifty third list of definitions from the official yhnter Birdmen aviation dictionary. Terms include Patch fabric anchors, Patch Channels for lacing, Patch Finger for wider envelope distribution, Patch Suspension for suspensions, Path of Flight for aircraft route, Pay Load revenue elements, Pentant Lighting on airships, Pilot meaning aviator, Pilot Balloon for meteorological balloons, and Parachute components. Watch for sale of the Junior Birdmen dictionary in Randyook form seat.

New Birdmen Handbook Out for Members

The Junior Birdmen Library Bureau announces Handbook Number 5 in the off Cal Dalor Birdmen series. It includes 85 United States Army Air Corps insignia with an introduction to US Air Corps heraldry and growth. Members may order for 10 cents to cover cover cost and mailing by sending to 7 Cesbrat Park West, New York City, with other titles offered at the same price.

Cal Dalor Aviation Birdmen Library Bureau Cesbrat Park West New York City

FHA Risk Rating Policy Boosts Quality Building

Raymond T. Phelps, FHA supervising architect, outlined a policy tying loan risk to construction quality. Loans insured on a mutual basis. higher grade properties allow longer amortization and lower interest, while lower grades raise rates and shorten terms. Rating aims to encourage quality, citing Long_leaf lumber and its durability as key example.

FHA Raymond T. Phelps Ers’ Association Federal Housing Administration Phelps Bouthérn Pine Association

Seventieth Service Squadron insignia handbook on sale

The familiar insignia of the Seventieth service squadron March Aetd California is featured in the official aviation signia handbook. J's Handbook No. 3 is now available for purchase.

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Ruling Change Opens Eagle Membership Path in Model Events

National and local headquarters announce retroactive eligibility for Eagle membership due to recent rule adjustments. Members who entered all three events and placed first to fifth can now achieve Eagle rank, ending a six month wait. The change aims to boost model building interest and junior contest participation. Also included is a brief note on wood finishing techniques resembling furniture finishes.

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