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We are honored to provide commercial air service to Purdue University's Airport LAF and to partner with a true aviation legend. Want to know how Purdue has shaped aviation from the Heartland? In this podcast, leaders from Purdue University's Aviation and Transportation Technology department (Adam Baxmeyer, Ryan Wynkoop, and Tom Carney) share insights on Purdue's nearly 100 years of aviation excellence and what the future holds as they continue to teach global aviation leaders in their largest classroom on campus, Purdue University Airport (LAF). Take a listen!

Rudolph? Needs training to fly? We think not. https://lnkd.in/dE-6dKDR #aviation #aviationsoftware #donthateautomate #ELP #innovatorsneverimmitators #programmersforaviators #airlines #MerryChristma #rudolph #FAA

Rudolph? Needs training to fly? We think not. https://lnkd.in/diWQGDnW #aviation #aviationsoftware #donthateautomate #ELP #innovatorsneverimmitators #programmersforaviators #airlines #MerryChristma #rudolph #FAA

Shhh, don't tell anyone, but we've probably all done it, just a little. Flying the King Air for Air Ambulance operations in the middle of the night, it's easy to get into a situation where you need just a few more inches of turn radius to be safe - and a quick prop reverse does the trick since no one is there to assist and you have a patient who needs to get moving. Make sure you're clear of everything (including FOD), wheels are straight, do everything methodically, thoughtfully, slowly, and don't use the brakes. Tom's the King Air guru... #aviation #airplane #kingair #pilot #pilottraining #aircraft #learn #knowledge #achickinthecockpit #safety #safetyculture #fly #flying #pilotlife

Mindset can support perseverance and other qualities needed to achieve you aviation goals. If you are doubting yourself or your skills than this course will help you overcome. What are your goals that you’ve abandoned because of the doubt you’ve had in yourself? Tammy provides a means to overcome those doubts.

This was one of the most fun Job Task Analysis workshops I’ve had the opportunity to participate in, including boarding a cargo ship, riding it out 5 miles to anchor, and climbing down the pilot ladder onto a launch boat! Learned so much and left with a huge respect for marine pilots and the important (and sometimes dangerous) work they do. Excited to be able to support Washington State’s Marine Pilot Exam and Simulation Assessment efforts. #psychometrics #JTA #jobanalysis #assessment #pilotage

In the past few years, several events occurred involving landing with the Nose Landing Gear (NLG) wheels turned to 90° from the aircraft centerline. Here is the story. #Aviation, #PilotLife, #Airlines, #FlightCrew, #AirTravel, #AviationLovers, #CockpitView, #AirlinePilot, #FlightAttendantLife, #AirportLife`

Attention PILOTS! Have you ever had the thought, "maybe I'm not cut out for this?"...even if it was just a brief passing thought. Have you ever questioned whether you will handle an emergency properly? Or maybe when you get task saturated you struggle to prioritize and make timely decisions? I am halfway through the launch of my new mental performance for aviators course and am so excited with the impact it is making so far. Check out what some students have said just two weeks in... "The course has made a big difference and I am enjoying and appreciating the new level of awareness!" "Although I know that this was not developed specifically for me I can say that it really targeted my primary issues, so thank you for that. The sessions provided some helpful insight and strategies to tackle them." "This course is already helping my focus, my landings are finally coming together. If you want to get the most out of your flight time, this course can help you do that. Training your mind, just like professional athletes do, can have a significant impact on your progress, performance and safety. Class size is limited, enroll in this 4-week virtual course now and start 2024 off right. *This course is for pilots at any level wishing to maximize their performance. Find out more information at https://lnkd.in/gBqqeB5W. Message me with questions. BONUS!!! - All students enrolled in the January course by Dec 4th will be invited to a special virtual event featuring Kim "KC" Campbell, being held on Dec 5th at 6:30pm MT / 8:30pm ET. Colonel Campbell is a retired fighter pilot and author of the best selling book "Flying in the Face of Fear."

Time for an attitude adjustment!! I believe I was fortunate to have gotten my private pilot's license when spins were still a part of the training curriculum. Although I agree the training focus should be on spin AVOIDANCE, I still see benefit in seeing some full spins. I saw plenty more of them during my Air Force pilot training in the Beechcraft T-6A Texan II. But I hadn't done them in a while. After the great Upset Prevention and Recovery Training webinar put on by Aviation Performance Solutions (APS) on Friday with Randy Brooks, Rich Stowell and Shane Tobin I figured it was the perfect time to refresh my skillset. The Piper Aircraft Cub is a great initial trainer for things like this, as, at least in my experience, you really have to make it spin, and as soon as you stop making it do so, it stops, making recovery a breeze. But in the meantime you get a feeling for the windscreen FULL of green and things wizzing around at a higher rate than normal, which allows you to help TRAIN yourself to remain calm and take care of the business at hand. And lets face it - they're just plain fun! If you don't have the experience yet, though, please get with an instructor with experience teaching this type of thing and get trained up - and in the type of aircraft you will be flying, as some aircraft have key considerations that affect the recovery - or the ability to do spins at all. #LurchThePilot #UPRT #tailwheel

In the past few years, several events occurred involving landing with the Nose Landing Gear (NLG) wheels turned to 90° from the aircraft centerline. Here is the story #Aviation, #PilotLife, #Airlines, #FlightCrew, #AirTravel, #AviationLovers, #Flying, #CockpitView, #PilotCareer, #AviationPhotography