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Clarence "Pappy" Vandeventer - WMU Aviation Hall of Honor Inductee

College of Aviation

… 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 …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/alumni/blog/2014/02/clarence-pappy-vandeventer-wmu-aviation-hall-honor-inductee

"Charlie Victor Romeo" - A Must See for Every Aviation Professional

College of Aviation

… "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 …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/blog/2014/06/charlie-victor-romeo-must-see-every-aviation-professional

Taking Off with Tom Deckard - An Aviation Life Fulfilled

College of Aviation

… 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 …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/alumni/blog/2013/09/taking-off-tom-deckard-aviation-life-fulfilled

The Lechota Legacy - Tom and Tim Take Off with Aviation

College of Aviation

… 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 …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/alumni/blog/2015/04/lechota-legacy-tom-tim-take-off-aviation

HOH Induction Speech from Herm Linder - WMU Aviation Faculty

College of Aviation

… 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 …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/alumni/blog/2013/05/hoh-induction-speech-herm-linder-wmu-aviation-faculty

Being an Aviation Student and Living in the Residence Halls

College of Aviation

… 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 …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/blog/2013/01/being-aviation-student-living-residence-halls

Learning to Fly in a Cirrus - an Aviation Student's Perspective

College of Aviation

… 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 …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/blog/2013/06/learning-fly-cirrus-aviation-students-perspective

Pursuing Airport and Operational Opportunities: Ricardo Escalante-Villalta is Catapulting from AZO to an Aviation Career

College of Aviation

… Ricardo Escalante-Villalta is Catapulting from AZO to an Aviation Career WMU Management and Operations Student … another factor that is distinctive.  A senior majoring in aviation management and operations, he may be the only College of Aviation (COA) student who has roots in the Central America …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/blog/2023/03/escalante-villa

Career Cruising with Kurt Kraczon – Laying the Foundation for a Successful Career in Aviation Management and Operations

College of Aviation

… Kraczon – Laying the Foundation for a Successful Career in Aviation Management and Operations Aviation Management and Operations student Kurt Kraczon on … but it also did a bit of "giveth" for the WMU College of Aviation junior.  Raised in Portland, an Ionia County …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/blog/2023/12/kraczon

Rockin’ His Wings – Ryan Sewell is No Foo, But Loves His Aviation Gig at Sky West

College of Aviation

… Rockin’ His Wings – Ryan Sewell is No Foo, But Loves His Aviation Gig at Sky West Ryan Sewell enjoying the perks of … from Carlsbad, Calif.  Meet Ryan Sewell, a WMU College of Aviation graduate who is not only now a SkyWest Airlines … was a voyage into a bit of research about collegiate aviation programs and one of his first landing points was …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/alumni/blog/2021/04/sewell