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… Clarence "Pappy" Vandeventer - WMU Aviation Hall of Honor Inductee Published by Tom Thinnes on … it is hard not to be wowed.  The man was immersed in aviation, his influence reaching far beyond the boundaries … he becomes the 13th member inducted into the College of Aviation’s Hall of Honor.  VanDeventer served as an …

… Aviation partners with Delta to boost airline's pilot ranks … company itself and the greater community.  WMU College of Aviation students who are accepted into the program will be … program with a major airline, and the College of Aviation is proud to be recognized by Delta Air Lines as an …

… "Charlie Victor Romeo" - A Must See for Every Aviation Professional Published by Tom Thinnes on Wed, Jun … individuals.  Much like certain educational subjects, these aviation events are anything but simple.  Instead, they are … a result, the film is a must see for everyone involved in aviation.  At Western Michigan University’s College of …

… New facility propels Western’s College of Aviation into the future Submitted by Erin Flynn on The new, $20 million Aviation Education Center expands educational opportunities and doubles the number of students the aviation program can accommodate. BATTLE CREEK, Mich.—The …

… Taking Off with Tom Deckard - An Aviation Life Fulfilled Published by Tom Thinnes on Wed, Sep 04, 2013 Aviation gets into people’s blood.  Talk to most aviation enthusiasts and they can pinpoint the time in their …

… The Lechota Legacy - Tom and Tim Take Off with Aviation Published by Tom Thinnes on Wed, Apr 15, 2015 … the family tradition has revolved around two things: aviation and Western Michigan University. Originally, Tom … I was hooked was an understatement. From these experiences, aviation got into my blood.” His father had succeeded -- no …

… Being an Aviation Student and Living in the Residence Halls Parents … Battle Creek. Many classes are also held on-campus and the aviation house is conveniently located in relation to … by providing specific living/learning communities.  The aviation living/learning community brings people from the …

… HOH Induction Speech from Herm Linder - WMU Aviation Faculty Published by Tom Thinnes on Thu, May 02, … one of a kind.  I  have many fond memories of Dad as an aviation instructor during his years at Western.  I was … to experience the same passion he felt for engines, aviation mechanics, electrical systems....all of it.  From …

… Learning to Fly in a Cirrus - an Aviation Student's Perspective Published by Tom Thinnes on … aircraft.  The past decade has been a remarkable time for aviation with the implementation of new aircraft … dominated the aircraft environment since the beginning of aviation, but this has changed with the advent of …

… Western's College of Aviation donates vintage aircraft to Hooligans Flight Team … Dr. Raymond Thompson, interim dean of the College of Aviation; and Tom Hibiske, Hooligans pilot, stand in front … 2000s, and they have been in storage at the College of Aviation campus. The Hooligans Flight Team flies restored …