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Taking Off in Public: A Benchmark for Aviation Education

FLYING's Craig Fuller (left) and Preston Holland (right) visit with UND School of Aerospace Senior Director of Development Jonathan Gehrke. Craig Fuller
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Key Takeaways:

  • FLYING magazine is expanding its focus on aviation education, recognizing colleges' increasing importance in training future pilots and aerospace professionals due to high industry demand.
  • The article details a visit to the University of North Dakota (UND), the world's largest public university aviation program, which generates so much flight activity that its home airport (Grand Forks International) is often one of the busiest in the U.S.
  • UND's extensive program boasts over 1,800 students, a 130-aircraft fleet, advanced simulators, and a forward-thinking curriculum covering unmanned aircraft systems, urban air mobility, and space commercialization, with plans for a new, modern flagship facility.
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Editor’s Note: “Taking Off in Public” is a new digital series written by Craig Fuller, the new owner of FLYING. In this series, Fuller will provide insight into his plans for Flying and a first-hand look at how Flying is being built for the next generation.

Craig Fuller

A pilot for more than three decades, Craig Fuller is owner and CEO of FLYING parent company Firecrown Media.

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