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K-State Partners With Universal Helicopters

School Says Deal Will Enhance Helo Flight Training at Salina

Universal Helicopters will provide Kansas State University with two Robinson R22 Beta IIs and one Robinson R44 Raven II under a just-announced agreement with the school. "The partnership initially will bring in three helicopters and four full-time flight instructors, which allows us to better meet the flight training demands of our students," said Kurt Barnhart, head of K-State's aviation department.


 K-State students will start flying in the aircraft when the spring 2012 semester begins next month, and will be able to earn all of their ratings and certifications in a helicopter, if they so choose.

Gordon Jiroux, president of Universal Helicopters, says of his Robinsons, "These are extremely safe and reliable helicopters. That translates into a more productive flight training environment because students aren't waiting for the aircraft to be repaired."

"Having a four-year degree from Kansas State University with an emphasis on helicopter training will really set graduates of this program apart from their competition in the job market," Jiroux said.

Barnhart adds, "This is also a great opportunity for veterans wanting to use the GI Bill to pursue a career in helicopter aviation."

Universal Helicopters provides helicopter flight training for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's Prescott, AZ campus and Dodge City Community College. This partnership is the company's fifth location and brings its collegiate flight program fleet to a total of 25 helicopters.

FMI: www.salina.k-state.edu/aviation

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