Aircraft

  • Cirrus SR-20

    The Cirrus SR-20 is the primary training aircraft for WMU students.

  • Western Michigan University College of Aviation Piper Seminole

    The Piper Seminole is used for multi-engine training.

  • WMU's Piper Super Cub on amphibious floats.

  • The Super Decathlon in flight.

    The Super Decathlon is used for unusual attitude recovery and spin training. 

When it comes to flight training or aviation maintenance, equipment isn’t only necessary it is fundamental to the type of training a student will obtain.  Western Michigan University has adopted fleet of aircraft with the ultimate purpose of training the next leaders in the field of aviation. To accomplish this, WMU's College of Aviation is constantly evaluating its fleet, making modifications, upgrades and changes when necessary to ensure the aviation students have the latest and greatest equipment at their disposal. Whether they are used for aviation maintenance or part of the flight school, each aircraft serves a unique role in training our world-class aviation professionals.