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North Texas school district partners to offer flight training to teens
Cedar Hill ISD is preparing to take students to new heights through a partnership with a local nonprofit that will launch a first-of-its-kind aviation program. The district has teamed up with Cedar Hill Dads Aviation, founded by longtime resident John Mays, to provide students with training and opportunities that could lead to real aviation careers. Mays, who earned his pilot's license later in life, said he hopes to inspire students who might not otherwise see aviation as possible. "I've always had a passion to fly ever since I was a little kid," Mays said. "What I want to do is invest in these kids and change the outlook of some who may never look up and say, 'I can do that.'" The nonprofit will work with sponsors to help cover the costs, making the program more affordable and accessible. Organizers hope that by the time students graduate, they will have earned at least a private pilot's license, with some possibly achieving more advanced certifications. The program begins next month with 15 students training to receive their drone operator licenses. By the next school year, it will expand to include ground school, simulations and hands-on flight lessons. To preview what's ahead, Mays even took Cedar Hill ISD Superintendent Dr. Maria Gammell on a flight. "It was exciting for me because I was like, 'Yeah, I want to fly!'" Gammell said. "But also, I need kids to know that this is real. You can do this." Gammell said programs like this provide students with opportunities to explore their futures. "When kids are in kindergarten, we ask them what they want to be when they grow up," she said. "What we have to do is give kids access to opportunities to explore who they will become. For me, this is another avenue to do that." Cedar Hill Dads Aviation hopes to expand to other North Texas districts, with the long-term vision of creating one of the nation's leading aviation training programs for high school students. "Cedar Hill Aviation High School," Mays said. "The airlines will be coming for us for their pilots. Period."
CNET
an hour ago
- CNET
If You Keep Kitchen Knives in a Block, This Trick Will Keep Them Sharp for Longer
My favorite way to store knives is on a magnetic strip. If you don't care to permanently add to a kitchen wall, a wooden knife block works just as well, even if it takes up a bit of precious counter space. If you use a knife block to keep blades safe when not in use, one tiny change in how you slide them in will keep the blades sharper for longer. So what is the trick to using your knife block properly? Storing them upside down so that when you slide the knives in or out, it'll keep the edge from rubbing against wood. This brilliant knife storage tip comes courtesy of Nina Dols, founder and CEO of mail-order knife-sharpening service KnifeAid. I spoke with Nina about this and more common mistakes made when storing kitchen knives. What's the best way to store kitchen knives? Knife drawers offer specialized storage for each blade. Jo-"A countertop knife block, an in-drawer insert or a knife roll. Anything that keeps the knives separated and the edges protected. If you must keep your knives in a drawer and don't have an insert, make sure to put a sleeve on each of them." Dols notes that she keeps hers in a drawer. "We have little children and lots and lots of knives. Therefore, we have a drawer with three inserts with a child lock. The knives we use less frequently, we keep in rolls." Mistakes to avoid when storing knives Not only will this ruin your knife, but you're bound to hurt yourself eventually. David Watsky/CNET "Throwing the knives in a drawer and putting them away dirty and/or wet," according to Dols. "And you should always hand wash your knives and dry them completely before storing them in a safe block, sheath or on a magnetic bar." "While we're at it, never put knives in the dishwasher. If you see a tiny bit of rust on your knives, make sure to remove it immediately with a scrubbing sponge." Are magnetic knife bars safe to use? Magnetic bars are safe as long as you use them properly. Getty Images Dols stresses that magnetic knife bars are safe as long as they're used correctly. However, when the knives are removed the wrong way or scraped against the metal, the blades can scratch or bend, the latter being the most common issue. "When putting the knives on a magnetic bar, start by placing the spine on the bar and rolling the rest of the blade onto the magnet, finishing with the edge. When removing knives, lift off the edge first and roll off the rest of the blade, finishing with the spine," reversing the motion of placing the knives on the bar. If you're going to use a magnetic bar, you might consider springing for a wooden model. Wayfair Considering the extra effort and care that goes into proper use of magnetic knife blocks, this might not be the best method for everyone. Using a wooden knife bar instead of a metal version can help mitigate dings to your knife's edge. If you use a knife block, store it upside down. Store your knives blades up to avoid the edges rubbing against the wood. Getty Images "Wooden blocks are great for storing knives," Dols explains. "The best knife blocks allow knives to rest suspended without the blade rubbing against any machine material. If you want to be extra gentle on your knives and your block has vertical slots, put the knives in with the spine down and cutting edge facing up." Do different knives require different storage? Most knives should be stored as outlined above, but if you own high-carbon knives, storing them in a dry environment is even more important so they don't rust or tarnish. For more, see our list of common mistakes people make when caring for knives and the best chef's knives to buy in 2025.
Yahoo
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- Yahoo
America's last living ace pilot from World War II dies at age 103
ADAMS, Nebraska (AP) — A World War II veteran from Nebraska believed to be America's last surviving 'ace' pilot because he shot down five enemy planes has died at age 103. Donald McPherson served as a Navy fighter pilot aboard the aircraft carrier USS Essex in the Pacific theater, where he engaged Japanese forces during the final years of the war. He earned the Congressional Gold Medal and three Distinguished Flying Crosses for his service However, his daughter Beth Delabar said his loved ones always felt McPherson preferred a legacy reflecting his dedication to faith, family and community instead of his wartime feats. 'When it's all done and Dad lists the things he wants to be remembered for … his first first thing would be that he's a man of faith,' she told the Beatrice Daily Sun, a southeast Nebraska newspaper that first reported McPherson died on Aug. 14. 'It hasn't been till these later years in his life that he's had so many honors and medals," she said. McPherson was listed as the conflict's last living U.S. ace by both the American Fighter Aces Association and the Fagen Fighters WWII Museum. He was honored at the museum's Victory at Sea event last weekend in Minnesota. To be considered an ace, a pilot has to shoot down five or more enemy planes. McPherson enlisted in the Navy in 1942 when he was 18. Trainees weren't allowed to marry, so he and his wife Thelma tied the knot right after he completed the 18-month flight program in 1944. He flew F6F Hellcat fighters against the Japanese as part of fighter squadron VF–83. He recounted one mission where he shot down two Japanese planes after he noticed them low near the water on a converging course. In a video the Fagen museum played in his honor, McPherson described how he shoved his plane's nose down and fired on the first aircraft, sending that pilot into the ocean. 'But then I did a wingover to see what happened to the second one. By using full throttle, my Hellcat responded well, and I squeezed the trigger and it exploded," McPherson said. "Then I turned and did a lot of violent maneuvering to try to get out of there without getting shot down.' When he returned to the aircraft carrier, another sailor pointed out a bullet hole in the plane about a foot behind where he was sitting. His daughter, Donna Mulder, said her father told her that experiences like that during the war gave him the sense that 'Maybe God is not done with me.' So after he returned home to the family farm in Adams, Nebraska, he dedicated himself to giving back by helping start baseball and softball leagues for the kids in town and serving as a Scoutmaster and in leadership roles in the Adams United Methodist Church, American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. The community later named the ballfield McPherson Field in honor of Donald and his wife, Thelma, who often kept score and ran the concession stand during games.
