We operate three 塞斯纳172 aircraft: one C172P and two C172SP models. Our 172 aircraft are used as primary trainers for many of our Private Pilot students as well as for many of our students in our cross country time building courses.
Our 设备
俄亥俄州 航空
From our University-owned airport to our fleet of training aircraft, the department of 航空 offers real-world experience for our aviation flight, 管理, and technology students so you’ll graduate ready to make a meaningful contribution as an aviation professional.
Our Training 舰队
Out at the airport in Albany, you’ll find our fleet of seventeen aircraft produced by “the big three” legacy general aviation manufacturers of Cessna, 风笛手, and Beechcraft. Our fleet consists of four 塞斯纳172s, two Beechcraft Barons, two 风笛手 Arrows and seven 风笛手 Warrior IIIs with glass cockpit technology.
On these aircraft, you’ll have the opportunity to earn a range of pilot certificates, including private pilot certificate, 仪器 rating, commercial pilot certificate, multi-engine rating and certified flight instructor certificate with single-engine airplane, 仪器, and multi-engine ratings.
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风笛手 Warrior III
Our 风笛手 Warriors are equipped with the Avidyne Glass Cockpit and dual Garmin 430's. The Warriors are IFR certified and are used as primary trainers for our Private Pilot, 仪器, and Flight Instructor Courses.
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风笛手 Arrow
The 风笛手 Arrow has retractable gear and an adjustable pitch propeller. This aircraft is used by our commercial students for their training. This allows students to achieve their 10 hours of 复杂的 time required to achieve their commercial rating.
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Beechcraft Baron
We operate two Beechcraft Barons, they are used for multi-engine flight training. The Beechcraft Barons give our students the ability to train in a multi-engine aircraft used in real world operations all over!
Our Simulators
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Redbird MCX
The department operates a fully certified FAA Redbird MCX Advanced 航空 Training Device. This device allows for the simulation of single-engine, 复杂的, and multi-engine aircraft under both VMC and IMC conditions. It includes a wrap-around screen to provide students with a fully immersive experience during their lessons.
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红雀SD
The department utilizes a fully certified FAA 红雀SD Advanced 航空 Training Device. This device enables simulation of single-engine, 复杂的, and multi-engine aircraft in both VMC and IMC conditions. Equipped with a wrap-around screen, it offers students a fully immersive experience during their training sessions.
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Redbird King Air 350
The program utilizes the Redbird King Air 350 Advanced 航空 Training Device for comprehensive crew resource training. By focusing on core concepts such as advanced flight principles, high-altitude training, turbine transition, proficient flight 管理 system operation, and mastery of highly automated flight deck operations, students are equipped with the essential knowledge and skills needed to enter the industry as proficient and competent pilots.