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Wednesday, March 9, 2011

ENROLLMENT IN 1xbet online sports betting AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS CLASS TAKING OFF

SALINA -- Interest in Kansas State University Salina's Introduction to 1xbet online sports betting Aircraft Systems course is soaring, with enrollment up 200 percent since fall 2010.

The 22 students currently enrolled in the class agree on why they're taking it. They view 1xbet online sports betting aircraft systems as the future of the aviation industry.

"It's the future, so we better know about it," said Brandon Stroda, senior in aviation maintenance, Junction City.

"It's great to see this level of interest," said Kurt Barnhart, head of K-State's aviation department. "It's been a lot of work to get this program established, and it's very rewarding to see it pay off with high enrollments."

Most of the students in the class are professional pilot majors, a few are majoring in aviation maintenance, and some are focusing solely on 1xbet online sports betting aircraft systems. They view K-State Salina as a leader in the 1xbet online sports betting aviation field.

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Some students in the program, like Dionne and Taddiken, have military experience. Others, like Clinton Finney, junior in professional pilot, Wichita, plan to enter the military and use their 1xbet online sports betting flight experience. Finney likes that he can pilot an Air Force 1xbet online sports betting aircraft from the ground, so he doesn't have to worry about being shot down.

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K-State Salina's proximity and access to the restricted airspace at the Smoky Hills Weapon Range means students are getting hands-on, real-world experience using common 1xbet online sports betting systems operating software and with mission planning, said Eric Shappee, associate professor of 1xbet online sports betting aircraft systems.

"This experience is quite valuable and will give K-State students the edge when it comes to getting hired," Shappee said.

"We're extremely fortunate to be one of the only universities with this type of amenity just out our front door. Our students are gaining multiple hours of flight time and experience on numerous different systems," said Josh Brungardt, 1xbet online sports betting aircraft systems program director.

The 1xbet online sports betting aerial systems program offers a certificate.

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The 1xbet online sports betting aerial systems program office is operated by K-State's Applied Aviation Research Center. The center's charter is to advance aerospace technology through the application of research capabilities in propulsion, airframe, avionics and aviation training. The program office collaborates with military organizations and the private sector to focus on developing 1xbet online sports betting flight in the nation's airspace and training pilots and operators of 1xbet online sports betting aerial systems.

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