Plane Talk
Class chat on pages 2, 3
RECOGNITION on pages 4, 5
EVENTS
on pages 5, 6, 8
Aviation Institute of Maintenance Newsletter NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME 25, ISSUE 4
Training Aircraft Finds New Home in Indianapolis
PLACEMENTS on page 6, 7
COMMUNITY on page 9
Orlando holds 4th Aviation Maintenance Summer Camp
By Andy Duncan, AMI On July 13, 2015 AIM Indy took ownership of a new (well, new to us) Cessna 152. The plane was formerly owned by instructor Jason Jackson. Several students had already had the opportunity to fly in it on numerous occasions. The wings were removed for easy transport, and a tow truck (yes, you read that correctly) was used to deliver the plane to the school. When the tow truck driver pulled up, he asked if he could take some pictures of the plane on the flatbed because this was a first for him. As you can imagine the new aircraft created quite a buzz on campus. Several students volunteered time the next day to help put the wings back on and the aircraft is already being used for multiple classes, such as ground operations and inspection. Although this plane will never take flight again, it has lots to offer students for their training. An airworthy aircraft is a great addition to the AIM Indy stable of planes and training equipment. n
Top: Orlando’s Aviation Maintenance Summer Camp participants work in the shop; Right: Session Three participants
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t was an awesome summer at Aviation Institute of Maintenance. Orlando held its annual Aviation Maintenance Summer Camp for the 4th year in a row and it was the most successful yet! We had such great interest from the community, that three sessions were held throughout the month of July to accommodate the number of students wanting to be a part of this year’s summer camp. A total of 168 students from several schools in Central Florida, as well as from other states visiting the area for the summer, joined us during this year’s summer camp. The program was a success, as students were engaged in a unique experience in aviation maintenance training. During the camp, the students learned about the basics of aviation
Kansas City Students Attend Oshkosh Air Show
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maintenance. Some were excited to know that they found what they wanted to do when they finish high school. This is something that the students will begin exploring more in regards to their career options. It was great to see the students actively engaging with their instructors and learning more about aviation. Attending the camp was an experience that they will never forget. n
By Stephen Britt AMK
tudents from AMK attended EAA’s AirVenture 2015 in Oshkosh, WI in July. They all got the experience of a lifetime at the country’s largest air show. Over 500,000 people and 10,000 planes were there! The students were treated to two daytime and one nighttime airshow performances. They also took in Jerry Yagen’s DeHavilland Mosquito (Grand Prize Warbird), attended seminars, and heard Dick Rhutan, legendary designer pilot of the Voyager, speak. This year AirVenture featured the largest number of warbirds ever, including the worlds only flying F-100, B-29, and Privateer, as well as the Mosquito. The students also got a close up look at the F-35 Lightning at its first public showing. The group also visited the EAA’s seaplane base and museum. All in all, it was a great and fun educational outing. n
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