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Buying A Used Aircraft: Decathlon and Citabria
Decathlons and Citabrias are tough to beat for the money and simplicity. The Citabria is a proven design, based on the Champion 7-series airframe. The more rugged 8 series is the more fully aerobatic Decathlon. Pre-1990s Citabrias have wooden wing spars, and with that comes the possibility of strut corrosion.
Buying A Used Aircraft: Decathlon and Citabria
Decathlons and Citabrias are tough to beat for the money and simplicity. The Citabria is a proven design, based on the Champion 7-series airframe. The more rugged 8 series is the more fully aerobatic Decathlon. Pre-1990s Citabrias have wooden wing spars, and with that comes the possibility of strut corrosion.
Buying A Used Aircraft: Piper Archer
Performance wise, the Archer is respectable, but no one will mistake its numbers for a Bonanza’s or even an Arrow’s. While other low-wing four-place cruisers like the Cirrus SR20 or the Diamond DA40 might break the budget, there’s always the Piper Archer. There is a wide swath to choose from at all price points, and the market has never been stronger.
Buying A Used Aircraft: Piper Archer
Performance wise, the Archer is respectable, but no one will mistake its numbers for a Bonanza’s or even an Arrow’s. While other low-wing four-place cruisers like the Cirrus SR20 or the Diamond DA40 might break the budget, there’s always the Piper Archer. There is a wide swath to choose from at all price points, and the market has never been stronger.
Buying A Used Aircraft: Cessna 210 Centurion
Cessna 210 Centurion. Photo credit: Aviation Consumer The Cessna 210 Centurion offers good range and endurance, loading flexibility and go-places cruise speed. With six seats, the retractable-gear 210 is an appealing step-up airplane to those who got their feet in a 100-series Cessna. But buyers should pick one that’s been well maintained, and learn to fly it right—Centurions are not airplanes for tight maintenance budgets or careless engine management.
Students Work To Bolster College Campus Sexual Assault Law
The COVID-19 pandemic slowed down many aspects of college students’ lives, but one student advocacy group has continued its work toward strengthening the law on the reporting of sexual assaults on college campuses. The Every Voice Coalition in Connecticut, part of a national group of students and advocates, convinced lawmakers to sponsor a bill, An Act Concerning Sexual Misconduct on College Campuses, during this year’s legislative session.
10 Apps You Need To Download On Your Phone
Outside of the basics like Instagram, Snapchat and Twitter, there are plenty of apps that everyone needs to have on their phone from games to productivity to things to pass time. Here are 10 apps that you should download onto your phone ASAP. Among Us This is one of the hottest games on the app store right now. Play with your friends or in an online room floating around doing tasks, trying to figure out who among you guys is an imposter.
6 Drinks You Need To Have In Your Fridge
There’s nothing worse than being super thirsty and reaching into your fridge and not finding anything that will properly quench your thirst. From electrolyte replenishers to thirst quenchers to staples that you should always keep around, there are 10 drinks that everyone should always have readily available in their fridge.
10 Reasons Why You Need To Get A Pedicure Today
Pedicures are a great way to treat yourself, and most of us don’t get them often enough! Or, many people get them frequently during the summer months, but forget about them during the colder winter months when their feet aren’t exposed. Here are some reasons why you should get a pedicure today! Relaxation What have you been stressing about? Work? Family? School? No matter what it is, the time spent getting a pedicure will be time away from those stressers.
The Ultimate List Of Men's Style Tips That He Needs To Follow
Sometimes the men in our lives need a bit of help with their style. Here are a few men’s style tips that any man can easily incorporate into his wardrobe, and help him look more put together and always looking dapper. Wear a watch A watch can instantly make any outfit look more put together and classier. It looks like you took an added minute in the morning to decide to add the watch to your outfit. It’s important you have a versatile watch that will go with your everyday outfits.
20 Pictures Of Food That Will Have You Feeling Inspired
Scrolling through the food-side of Pinterest will easily make you hungry, and inspire you to get to your own kitchen and make something equally as beautiful and delicious. Here are some photos to inspire you the next time you find yourself in a kitchen with no ideas of what to make. Breakfast The bright colors of this breakfast are incredible. And the heart shaped waffles? Is there anything cuter? I also don’t think I’ve ever seen an egg in a stand like that in any place other than a movie. I love it.
10 Ways To Take A Break While Studying For Midterms
Studying for a midterm can be exhausting and at times can feel like it is never ending. Breaks are important while studying for a midterm to ensure you don’t get feelings of being burnt out or over exhaustion. Here are some ways you can effectively take a break while studying. Go for a walk Getting outside and into fresh air is so important while studying. When you sit down to study for a midterm, you can easily get bored just because you are in one place for a long amount of time.
10 Things You Need On Your Desk While Studying For Midterms
Studying for midterms is no fun task. In order to be productive and effectively study, it helps to have a study space that you’re comfortable and feel good in. Here are some things that you should have on your desk or in your study space while you’re prepping for midterms that will help you keep up productivity and be more motivated. A cup of coffee This one is a no-brainer. A little caffeine can go a long way, especially if you know you’re going to have a late night studying and working.
How To Take Your Ear Piercings To The Next Level
Piercings are addicting. There, I said it! I got the first piercing on my ear lobes at a young age at a Piercing Pagoda in the mall, and got the second piercing next to the first on my lobes in high school. When I went away to college, I did the typical ~Freshman~ thing and got my nose pierced, and later got two more piercings on my cartilage. I have a Pinterest board of what to get pierced on my ear next. Here are some ways to take your ear piercings to the next level, no matter your style.
10 Tips For The Perfect Relationship That You Have To Hear
The weather is getting chillier which can only mean one thing: It’s cuffing season. Whether you are just getting into a relationship, or if you have been in one for a while, there are some things across the board that all relationships can benefit from. Here are some tips for the perfect relationship! Communication This is definitely the most important thing for me when it comes to relationships. Communication is huge.
10 Coffee Creamers You Need To Try
A good creamer can make or break your cup of coffee. From seasonals to staples, there are so many different creamers on the market, it can be hard to navigate them all. Here is a guide to 10 coffee creamers you need to try in your morning or afternoon-pick-me-up cup of coffee, with options for all different likes and dairy preferences! Cookies ‘n Cocoa, Coffee-Mate This one screams Christmas morning, and I love it.
6 Flatbread Pizza Recipes You Need To Try
While I was home from school this summer, a popular pick-up at the grocery store for me was a 2-pack of flatbread pizza doughs, so that I could make flatbread pizza for my family! With a great texture and taste, flatbreads are sure to never disappoint whoever you are making them for. And they’re so easy! Here are some recipes you have to make for your next pizza night.
10 Ways To Save Money In College
Just because college likely won’t when you have the most money in your life, it doesn’t mean you need to resort to eating Ramen every night. From putting money away to making good buying decisions, here are a few ways that you can save some money while you’re in college. A big factor in saving money is recognizing what you spend most of your money on.
How To Confidently Rock 70s Fashion In 2020
Say what you want about the 70s, but they knew how to rock some awesome clothes. Here are some ways that you can take inspiration from popular fashion trends in the 70s and confidently wear them today in 2020. Bell Bottoms/Flare Jeans I’ve seen an increase in flare jeans coming back and I’m here for it. Gone are the days where women can only wear skinny jeans. A little flare at the bottom of your jeans gives them more character and draws the eye down your legs.
10 Destinations For Your Next Long Weekend
Who doesn’t love a good long weekend? They’re something to look forward to all week, and when they’re finally here, the possibilities for how to spend them are endless. Here are some ideas on where to spend your next 3-day getaway. Washington, D.C. This American classic is great for those who want to get more in-touch with politics, while also take in beautiful sights. A great starter while in D.C. is to visit the Capitol Building.
TikTok Inspired Amazon Purchases That Are Actually Worth It
I think during the initial quarantine period we all upped our online shopping quite a bit. And while scrolling on TikTok Amazon purchases and hauls of what they were buying gained popularity. Here’s a guide of which of those TikTok Amazon inspired purchases are actually worth spending the money on. Workout crop tops I put off buying these for a while, but one day I found them in a 2-pack for the price of what one normally is, so I figured I would give them a try. I am obsessed with these tops.
10 Phone Cases You Need For This Winter
Phone cases, I think, should be changed like your outfits. From seasons to what you’re wearing to where you’re going, your phone case can be swapped out to match your outfit and your aesthetic. Here are 10 phone cases you’ll need this winter. Picture-esque This phone case is simple and reminds you of simpler times out in the mountains, without a care in the world.
Coffee Trends You Have To Try
I’ve been drinking coffee since my freshman year of high school. I know others definitely have me beat in how long they have, but it’s like I totally flipped a switch. My dad drinks a cup of coffee every morning and I used to have a sip of his and hate it, totally not see what the hype is all about. Suddenly, through the magic of caramel swirl at Dunkin’, I was hooked. Here are some coffee trends that are a MUST try. Whipped coffee So this was literally THE coffee of quarantine 2020.
How To Manage Being A Full Time Student In A Pandemic
COVID-19 has hit us all hard. And it’s hitting even hard now that I’m back at school and need to try and do well in classes in the midst of a pandemic. Managing school can be tough, but here are some tips to help you be your most product self even while fighting a pandemic! Use a planner I know this is like, the most cliche one in the book. But it really is so important! So, I’ll let you in on a tip.
A Workout Plan For Beginners
So did we all go through that stage of quarantine where we were really committed to working out from home for like, a day? And then you kinda fell out of it and never got back to it? Well I did. Now I’m back at school and kicking myself that I didn’t stick with a workout routine that I liked. Not everyone has one or can perfectly follow YouTube vloggers like Chloe Ting and others of the like. Here are some tips and tricks that I have found while trying to get back into the workout scene.
10 Christmas Gifts For Mom And Dad That They'll Appreciate
When it comes to the holidays, our parents spoil us all year, so we want to return that and give them Christmas gifts that we know they’ll love. Sometimes we think we have a good idea, and it flops. Other times time gets away from us and your gift may not be as great as you would have wished. Here are some gifts to put under the tree this Christmas that are sure to impress Mom and Dad.
Wardrobe Basics You Need When Entering The Workforce
Entering the workforce can be daunting, especially when every morning you’re faced with the question, “What will I wear?” We put together some fail-proof workforce basics every new-professional should have in their closet when landing their first #adulting job. A Blazer What’s great about blazers is that they instantly make any outfit look so much more classy and put together.
‘We don’t have the COVID spread under control’: UConn puts all residence halls in quarantine
With rising COVID-19 cases both at the University of Connecticut and across the state, UConn Storrs is implementing a modified quarantine for all students starting Nov. 13 at 5 p.m. Image provided by author With a week left before students leave campus for Thanksgiving break to finish the semester online, the University of Connecticut has placed all residence halls under quarantine. The added quarantines come after UConn saw a spike in COVID-19 cases, both on campus and in off-campus students.
Why Big Brother Is A Must-Watch This Season
Important! There are definitely spoilers throughout this article, so if you aren’t all caught up on Big Brother, you might want to wait until you are to read this! I’ve been watching Big Brother since middle school, when my parents finally decided I was old enough to.
What To Pack In A Care Package For Your Long Distance Boo
Long distance is hard, but a package showing you’re still thinking of your significant other adds a little light to their day. Whether they’re working somewhere far away, they’re in school, they’ve caught a cold, or you’re celebrating your anniversary from far away, we’ve got something for everyone. Here are some ideas of what to include in a long distance care package to put a smile on their face from miles away.
6 Healthy Breakfasts That Keep You Going All Day
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day! I know we’ve all heard it a million times in our lives, probably from your parents, teachers, and doctor. But I really believe that what you choose to eat for breakfast can make or break your day and if you make the right choices, keep you fuller for longer. Here are some things you can make for a healthy breakfast after you ~Rise and Shine~ to keep you shining all day.
Michael Hernández and Guilmar Valle named USG president and vice president, election includes multiple campaign complaints
View this post on Instagram Introducing our President and Vice President elect, Michael Hernández and Guilmar Valle. As well as our Chief Diversity Officer elect, Damani Douglas. Congratulations! Link in bio for election results. A post shared by UConn USG (@usguconn) on Oct 2, 2020 at 4:12pm PDT After a University of Connecticut Undergraduate Student Government special election, Michael Hernández and Guilmar Valle have been named the next USG president and vice president.
UConn announces upcoming spring classes will be mix of online and in-person
Officials at the University of Connecticut announced in an email to staff members on Tuesday that classes for the upcoming spring semester will continue to be held in a variety of formats, including online, in-person and hybrids. “At UConn, we plan to continue to deliver courses in a mix of virtual and in-person formats for the spring 2021 semester as long as gating conditions allow us to do so,” an email from Carl Lunz, Provost, and Nathan Fuerts, Vice President, said.
UConn students confident university will only remain open until mid-September
Out of 1,360 students, only 107 students think UConn will remain open for the rest of the semester. Photo by Tulsi Patel. Members of the University of Connecticut community predict the university will only remain open for in-person classes and residential students until mid-September, according to a poll conducted by The Daily Campus.
UConn receives $8 million for Air Force research lab
The University of Connecticut received an $8 million contract to continue their research lab with the Air Force, aimed at improving aerospace manufacturing processes, according to a UConn press release. The project began in 2018, but because of the progress made over the last two years, the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) extended the funding through 2023.
Scholarship created to honor Justin Niezrecki
The University of Connecticut has created a scholarship in the honor of late-UConn student Justin Niezrecki with a goal of raising $50,000 by June 30, 2021 to permanently endow the scholarship. “Justin was one week from graduating as an engineer when he could not go on,” the UConn Foundation wrote on their website. “In Justin’s case, depression was deep under the surface.” Niezrecki was described by the UConn Foundation as outgoing, happy and very involved across UConn.
UConn hosts first virtual convocation
With the Wilbur Cross building lit up in blue behind him, University of Connecticut President Thomas Katsouleas welcomed the class of 2024 to UConn virtually with the annual convocation ceremony Friday night. Katsouleas began the ceremony by explaining to viewers how their college journey is beginning much differently than most, and how they will look back on it.
An Ultralight Journey to Oshkosh
It’s one thing to make a 700-plus mile journey to the big show at Oshkosh in an ultralight, but when a single-seat Aerolite 103 flown by a 14-year-old makes the trip it’s impressive. That’s just what Henry Scott did this year at AirVenture and AVweb’s Ashley Anglisano caught up with him and his father to hear all about it.
Podcast: Opener BlackFly Electric VTOL Update
At AirVenture 2018, Opener was an attention getter at the Innovation Showcase with its fixed wing all-electric VTOL aircraft. With over 23,000 miles flown and plenty of funding, the company is moving closer to certification. For an update on the project, AVweb’s Ashley Anglisano caught up with Opener’s president Ben Diachun and project director Alan Eustace.
Podcast: Opener BlackFly Electric VTOL Update
At AirVenture 2018, Opener was an attention getter at the Innovation Showcase with its fixed wing all-electric VTOL aircraft. With over 23,000 miles flown and plenty of funding, the company is moving closer to certification. For an update on the project, AVweb’s Ashley Anglisano caught up with Opener’s president Ben Diachun and project director Alan Eustace.
The best study snacks for finals week
We’ve reached the dreaded finals week, and what better way to make it more tolerable than with yummy snacks while you study? 1) Yogurt Starting in the morning, something filling that’s easy to bring with you to the library is yogurt, Greek especially. Greek yogurt tends to keep you full for longer, and you can add fun things to make it even more enjoyable, like fresh fruit, coconut and granola.
Library to install new stairs by January 2020
The University of Connecticut Homer Babbidge Library will undergo construction beginning this summer to install a glass-enclosed stairwell on the south side of the building. This stairwell will be accessible throughout the building to get from floor to floor, but can only be used as an exit in an emergency, Jean Nelson, head of library communications and engagement, said. “The stairwell is being built to ensure we remain compliant with the building code that dictates proper egress,” Nelson said.
Emily O’Hara: Chair of UConn PIRG
As the chair for UConn’s chapter of PIRG, Emily O’Hara will be responsible for coordinating and running general member meetings with the executive board, as well as handling campus relations. O’Hara, sixth-semester political science and English double major, said she looks forward to working with the executive board to achieve more grassroots wins for the student body.
UConn finalizes summer bus lines
Transportation Services at the University of Connecticut has finalized the bus routes that will service the campus from May 13 to August 23. The lines called Campus Loop 1 and Campus Loop 2 will run Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. There will not be a weekend service available. Campus Loop 1 will service Charter Oak Apartments, travel down Discovery Drive, and stop at the Student Union, Arjona, Shippee, East campus, W Lot and Towers.
TPUSA event security cost university over $24,000
The University of Connecticut spent $24,889.38 to secure the Turning Point USA speaking event on April 9. The university paid $4,285.82 to CSC Security, unofficially referred to as the “Yellow Jackets,” $17,635.94 in UConn police overtime, and $2,967.62 to UConn fire overtime, UConn spokesperson Stephanie Reitz said. “The amount of security associated with the visit was based on reviews of events and security at previous venues where the guests had appeared,” Reitz said.
Blaze goes straw-less
Blaze Pizza in Storrs Center stopped providing plastic straws per their new corporate policy. “Blaze as a corporation has stopped using them,” Matt Mills, the Blaze Storrs general manager said. “A lot of people were surprised but we’re taking it one step at a time.” Drinks at Blaze now have sip lids, thus allowing the customer to drink without a straw, Mills said. The pizza restaurant still has straws to give out if people ask for them or for customers with a disability, Mills said.
Empty shelves in library due to planned construction
Students at the University of Connecticut studying on the Basement (B) level of Homer Babbidge Library noticed empty bookshelves around them due to shifting collections to accommodate planned construction. “In the move, the federal documents collection has been spread out over significantly more shelves on level B than in the past, so that space may look different visually,” Steve Batt, Research and Instruction librarian said.
USG Governing Board offering paid positions next year
The University of Connecticut Undergraduate Student Government (USG) is accepting applications for the 2019-2020 Governing Board, which starting next year will offer paid positions. “We would love a broad range of perspectives, especially to help complete all the initiatives we have planned,” Priyanka Thakkar, USG President-elect, said.
Storrs Stories: A higher campus
In 1982, the University of Connecticut saw an increase in the last decade in drug use and sales around campus. A group of drug dealers interviewed by The Daily Campus collectively agreed about 5000 students in the then-Storrs student population were regular marijuana users and at least 80 percent of then-UConn students had tried marijuana at least once. They also agreed that marijuana, cocaine and mushroom sales had increased in that year.
Storrs Center restaurants experience higher sales on 4/20
Various restaurants near the University of Connecticut say they experience higher volume sales and clientele on 4/20. Some restaurants, including Pizza Mikes and D.P. Dough offer promotions as well. D.P. Dough, located on Storrs Road, is doing their annual four calzones for $20 promotion, according to Cory Hill, owner of D.P. Dough. “We do a week’s worth of business in one day,” Hill said.
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