Podcast Episode 109 – The Future of Purdue Airport’s Commercial Flight Services and the History Behind Purdue Aviation
SUMMARY
This Is Purdue, the official podcast for Purdue University, highlights stories about Boilermakers from across all disciplines, who through research, innovation and determination, have persistently pursued their next giant leap.
Hosted by Purdue University alum, Brian Lamb School of Communication graduate, and Indiana native Kate Young, “This Is Purdue” aims to examine all of the incredible accomplishments of Boilermakers and their contributions to the world.
Below, you’ll find helpful information, stories, and social media content regarding this episode of “This Is Purdue.”
STRATEGY
In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re discussing the return of commercial flights to the Purdue University Airport and highlighting the university’s renowned history in aviation.
Listen as Adam Baxmeyer (BS aviation administration ’02; MPA ’22, Purdue Global), director of the Purdue University Airport, and Rob Wynkoop, vice president of Auxiliary Services, share the importance of the Purdue Airport building upon the university’s nearly 100-year legacy in aviation excellence.
After 20 years commercial flights are returning to the Purdue University Airport, connecting West Lafayette and Chicago. Find out how the Purdue University Airport offers more convenient and cost-effective travel options for the Greater Lafayette community.
Plus, you’ll learn more about the largest classroom on campus — the Purdue Airport — as Tom Carney (AAS general aviation ’70; BS professional flight technology ’71; MS aviation climatology ’77; PhD atmospheric sciences and meteorology ’84), professor emeritus and former head of the Department of Aviation Technology, delves into the history of why Purdue has one of the strongest aviation programs in the country.
“There’s no other place I could have flown the former president, Jimmy Carter, or the Dalai Lama or the first and last astronauts to walk on the moon than at Purdue University,” Tom says.
We also take you behind the scenes with Tom in Purdue’s Hawker 900XP full-motion simulator. This level D flight simulator — the highest level available — imitates all the aircraft systems that are accessible in the cockpit. You don’t want to miss this special episode!
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- ✅ The new commercial flight service at the #Purdue University Airport
✅ The storied history behind #Boilermaker aviation excellence.
✅ Behind-the-scenes look at a #Purdue flight simulator.
Check out our latest episode of #ThisIsPurdue to discover more about the legacy of Purdue Aviation and the advantages of beginning and ending your travel at the #Purdue University Airport. For Boilermakers, flying through the Purdue University Airport just makes sense. <link>
- This is your captain speaking — by flying out of the Purdue University Airport, you’ll experience shorter lines, reduced travel time and pay just $5 per day for parking. ✈️ On our latest #ThisIsPurdue episode, hear more about the advantages of new commercial flight service at West Lafayette/Purdue University Airport (LAF), plus the history behind how @PurdueAviationTechnology has become a leader in aviation education. 🎧 Listen to the full episode today: <link>
- Hear from three #Boilermakers on the legacy of @PurdueAviationTechnology from Amelia Earhart’s history at Purdue and the world-class laboratories and simulators to what it means to reintroduce commercial flights back to the largest classroom on campus. Check out the full #ThisIsPurdue episode celebrating the history of #Purdue aviation and the Purdue University Airport: <link>
- Check out our latest episode of #ThisIsPurdue to discover more about the legacy of @purdueaviation and the advantages of beginning and ending your travel at the #Purdue University Airport. 🛫
✅ The new commercial flight service at the #Purdue University Airport
✅ The storied history behind #Boilermaker aviation excellence.
✅ Behind-the-scenes look at a #Purdue flight simulator. 🔗 in the bio
- This is your captain speaking — by flying out of the Purdue University Airport, you’ll experience shorter lines, reduced travel time and pay just $5 per day for parking. ✈️ On our latest #ThisIsPurdue episode, hear more about the advantages of new commercial flight service at West Lafayette/Purdue University Airport (LAF), plus the history behind how @PurdueAviationTechnology has become a leader in aviation education. 🎧 Listen to the full episode at the 🔗 in bio.
- Hear from three #Boilermakers on the legacy of @purdueaviation from Amelia Earhart’s history at Purdue and the world-class laboratories and simulators to what it means to reintroduce commercial flights back to the largest classroom on campus. Check out the full #ThisIsPurdue episode celebrating #Purdue aviation at the 🔗 in bio.
- Check out our latest episode of #ThisIsPurdue to discover more about the legacy of @PurdueAviation and the advantages of traveling in and out of the #Purdue University Airport. For #Boilermakers, flying through the Purdue airport just makes sense. <link>
- By flying out of the #Purdue University Airport, you’ll experience shorter lines, reduced travel time and $5 parking. Hear more about the advantages of Purdue’s commercial flights, plus how @PurdueAviation has become a leader in aviation education, on #ThisIsPurdue. <link>
- “The depth of knowledge Purdue students get makes them leaders in their aviation careers … the students receive a foundation that is rare to find at other schools.” Hear more from professor emeritus Tom Carney about Purdue’s aviation history on #ThisIsPurdue. <link>
- “The return of commercial flight service at the Purdue University Airport brings a sense of pride to the community. Having our name back on the map, that’s huge.” Hear more from Adam Baxmeyer, director of the #Purdue University Airport, on #ThisIsPurdue. <link>
- “Start with Amelia Earhart, our @PurdueAviation School, the world-class research in jet propulsion … now, we’re adding commercial flight to that long list of what flight means to #Purdue.” Hear more from Rob Wynkoop, VP of Auxiliary Services, on #ThisIsPurdue. <link>
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