External Activity: Supported SJSU's Reid-Hillview Open House

John Heldt and David Hartman supported San Jose State's Reid-Hillview Open House on 17 March 2018. The objective of the open house was to introduce the community to aviation and aviation-related careers. John and David talked about how aviation benefits the community, and about the CAP mission.  Squadron 80's drone, assembled from a STEM kit, was displayed and used to start conversations about CAP's Cadet Programs. The morning was successful with introducing the community, airport officials, and a community leader to aviation and to CAP.

Aerospace Minute, 12 Mar 2018

On 12-Mar, David talked about military weapons being made obsolete by newer models. Here's the gist of his talk:

Recent tensions with North Korea have lead to talk of increasing the US's nuclear defenses. Russia has responded by announcing a new set of weapons designed to defeat nuclear defenses.  Russian weapons includes a Samat ICBM launched hypersonic delivery vehicle. The Kinzhal hypersonic Kenzhal, designed to be launched from a MIG-31, was tested last week. They also announced a tomahawk-style hypersonic GLCM with a "nuclear booster", it is unclear how the booster works. A new underwater drone was announced with a 100 MT warhead and 1000 mile range, four of which can be carried on an Oscar-class sub.  The US has also announced plans for new weapons systems. An RFP for a next generation manned fighter to replace the F-22 and F-35 was announced, based on concerns over China's J-31. The B-21 program is underway to replace the B-2. It can be operated manned or unmanned. The A-10 will be replaced by a new Intelligence, Surveillance, and Light Attack (ISL) aircraft. Most likely, this will be the Cessna Scorpion, a new light jet that can be flown manned or unmanned.  Data for this came from multiple sources.