Thu, May 05, 2011
Piper Delivers Two Warrior Aircraft To The Aviation
Program
Two new Piper Warrior aircraft were recently delivered to
Farmingdale State College, Farmingdale, New York. In addition, the
college which is part of the State University of New York (SUNY)
system plans to purchase a new Piper Arrow. The nearly $1 million
purchase of the three aircraft will expand Farmingdale's learning
fleet to 22 planes and increases the capacity for the Professional
Pilot track from 80 to 125 students.
Farmingdale State College's New Piper Warriors
SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher said, "The Farmingdale State
degree program for professional pilots - the only one offered in
public higher education in New York - ensures that graduates take
to the skies with the flight experience and tactical knowledge that
a career in aviation demands. The addition of these three aircraft
is certain to enhance the preparation and ultimate qualifications
of all current and future students."
Farmingdale State President W. Hubert Keen said, "We are very
proud of our aviation program. Our student pilots go on to careers
with some of the most well-known firms in the aviation and
aerospace industries because of the excellent education they
receive at Farmingdale-an education that includes the best
resources and aircraft. The acquisition represents a continued
modernization of the aviation program technology.
Piper Arrow File Photo
Piper Executive Vice President Randy Groom said, "These recent
Piper additions to an already strong Piper fleet at Farmingdale
State emphasizes Piper's on-going commitment to the learn-to-fly
segment of the industry which is so very vital to the future of
aviation throughout the world. We are very pleased to be working
with the professionals at one of the premier aviation learning
institution on the East Coast."
"Farmingdale has a rich history and a first-rate reputation, and
these new planes will only enhance the excellent education the
student pilots receive," said Mike Hughes, Farmingdale's director
of Aviation. "Our students are in demand precisely because of the
investments we make in providing them with the most up-to-date
training." There are 160 students enrolled in the Aviation
Department, which also includes tracks in Airport Management and
Air Cargo Operations. Aviation is one of the College's legacy
academic programs, dating back to 1949.
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