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Cirrus Aircraft Delivers First Training Aircraft to K-State Salina

Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus began accepting delivery of its new Cirrus training aircraft this week.

Friday, December 24, 2021 at 09:08 AM ET

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Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus has purchased five Cirrus TRAC-series SR20s. [Courtesy: Cirrus Aircraft]

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Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus has begun accepting delivery of five new Cirrus TRAC-series SR20 training aircraft, with the first delivered in December and the remainder due in Q2 2022.
The Cirrus TRAC-series SR20s are purpose-built for flight training, featuring electronic stability, the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS), and enhanced durability.
This acquisition, along with 10 new Cessna 172 Skyhawks (bringing their total to 20), significantly expands K-State Salina's fleet to offer diverse training options for aspiring professional aviators, progressing from Cessnas to Cirrus SR20s, and then to Beechcraft Baron G58s.

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Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus began accepting delivery of its new Cirrus training aircraft this week.

Michael Wildes holds a master’s degree in Logistics & Supply Chain Management, and a bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Science, both from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Previously, he worked at the university’s flight department as a Flight Check Airman, Assistant Training Manager, and Quality Assurance Mentor. He holds MEI, CFI & CFII ratings. Follow Michael on Twitter @Captainwildes.