{"id":29569,"date":"2021-06-12T05:30:23","date_gmt":"2021-06-12T10:30:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/?p=29569"},"modified":"2021-06-11T19:26:44","modified_gmt":"2021-06-12T00:26:44","slug":"apsu-holds-ribbon-cutting-ceremony-for-aviation-science-facility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/2021\/06\/12\/apsu-holds-ribbon-cutting-ceremony-for-aviation-science-facility\/","title":{"rendered":"APSU holds ribbon cutting ceremony for Aviation Science Facility"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"AustinClarksville, TN<\/strong> – A black Robinson R44 helicopter emblazoned with the Austin Peay State University (APSU) logo swooped low over a cheering crowd at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Regional Airport on Friday morning, June 11th, 2021.<\/p>\n

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Austin Peay State University ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Aviation Science Facility. (APSU)<\/p><\/div>\n

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The aircraft, the newest addition to APSU\u2019s growing helicopter fleet, carried Austin Peay State University President Michael Licari and his special guest, F&M Bank President and CEO Sammy Stuard, to a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new APSU Aviation Science Facility at the airport.<\/p>\n

\u201cToday is an exciting day for APSU and for the aviation science program,\u201d Licari said. \u201cWe are thrilled to share this new facility with the public.\u201d<\/p>\n

In 2019, Austin Peay launched its Bachelor in Science in Aviation Science with a concentration in rotor wing, making it the state\u2019s first and only helicopter flight school that awards bachelor\u2019s degrees.<\/p>\n

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Austin Peay State University President Michael Licari and his special guest, F&M Bank President and CEO Sammy Stuard, flying into a ribbon-cutting ceremony. (APSU)<\/p><\/div>\n

After working closely with the Clarksville-Montgomery County Regional Airport Authority, officials with APSU\u2019s College of STEM planned to unveil the program\u2019s new facility last year.<\/p>\n

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The COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic ultimately delayed that ceremony, even though the program continued forward, with six students earning their private pilot helicopter certificates in the fall 2020 semester.<\/p>\n

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Austin Peay State University President Michael Licari and his special guest, F&M Bank President and CEO Sammy Stuard, after landing. (APSU)<\/p><\/div>\n

During Friday\u2019s ceremony, Stuard, who also serves as chair of the regional airport authority, presented the aviation science program with a $100,000 donation on behalf of F&M Bank.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a premier program in Tennessee and a premier program for Clarksville-Montgomery County,\u201d Stuard said. \u201cIt\u2019s just another example of how Clarksville-Montgomery County is stepping forward, moving up and moving out and increasing the quality of life for people here.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The APSU Aviation Science Facility at the Clarksville Regional Airport includes a hangar, classroom space, a flight simulation room, a computer work area for rotorcraft students, and room for flight instructors and a mechanic.<\/p>\n

The program is approved for veterans’ education benefits, meaning veterans can earn the degree at \u201clittle or no cost.\u201d That approval is an important aspect of the program because it was designed to help veterans, Fort Campbell pilots, and civilians pursue competitive careers such as flight instruction, aerial tourism, and charter operations.<\/p>\n

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Dr. Karen Meisch, Austin Peay State University Dean of the College of STEM, speaking during the ceremony. (APSU)<\/p><\/div>\n

\u201cWe are proud that it also provides a meaningful connection between APSU and our friends at Fort Campbell,\u201d Licari said.<\/p>\n

For more about Austin Peay State University\u2019s aviation science program, visit apsu.edu\/programs\/undergraduate\/aviation-science-rotor-wing.php<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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