Working models of automobiles made to scale showed hill climbing tests and various phases of engine efficiency.

Under Dr. Paige, Houston schools reported sharply lower dropout rates that contributed, along with climbing test scores, to the city's reputation as a showcase for the "Texas miracle" in education.

The ride goal of one-hour "gate to gate" from Blackstar Canyon Road is easily accomplished by seasoned mountain bike riders, and a good climbing test of leg strength and endurance.

The United States Army Signal Corps had established a series of ten acceptance tests for the aircraft, and Welsh and Hazelhurst were taking the Model C on a climbing test, the next to last in the series required by the Army.