University of Wisconsin Eau Claire - Periscope Yearbook (Eau Claire, WI)

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I I ! V I At the right, Mary Wood is shown again. This time, she is spinning the prop, which starts the motor of the plane. By way of explanation: spinning the prop of an airplane is comparable to stepping on the starter of a car. The three men shown below have contributed much to the success and popularity of the pilot training program here, introduced this year. Left to right are Mr. Russ Rheinhardt, airport manager; Mr. Elmer Paff, flight instructor; and Mr. E. R. McPhee, C. A. A. Coordinator. Mr. Mc-Phee is a member of the faculty. P°9 Thir

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Every airplane pilot must have a thorough knowledge of an airplane engine. At the top, left, Bill Rifzinger is shown chonging the oil of the Cub Cruiser, while Marshall Barnes watches him. The co-ed shown at the left in the door of the plone is Mary Wood, Junior, who was the only girl chosen to take the pilot training course the first semester this year. Let it be said, however, that Mary was one of the star students of the class. Page Twelve

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Don Wollum, nicknamed Ripcord because he accidentally pulled the ripcord on his parachute one day, is shown above getting into the plane for a solo flight. When he and the other students passed the Civilian Pilot Training course, they hod about thirty-five solo hours and a private pilot's license. J Below, Elmer Paff demonstrates his ability to pilot an airplane very efficiently. In this picture he is leveling off, preparing to moke a perfect three-point landing. 4 Pogc Fowrte«n