GTCC instructor and two students turn trash into treasure as they turn a jet cockpit into a training aid

Under the tutelage of GTCC instructor Bill Kluepfel (center), avionics students Bradley McBride (left) and Tyler Powell headed a project to turn a jet cockpit mockup into a training aid.

At GTCC, students are reimagining outdated aviation equipment to enhance their training. Once destined for the scrap pile, a former business jet cockpit mock-up has been transformed into a valuable avionics training aid. Under the leadership of instructor Bill Kluepfel, students are gaining hands-on experience with modern avionics systems, setting them up for success in the rapidly evolving aviation industry.

"One man's trash became a valuable training resource, giving students the skills to work with next-generation avionics systems," said Kluepfel.

Originally published in the October issue of Avionics News.

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