Polk State’s Crump Spreads Word About Aerospace at SUN ‘n FUN

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Polk State Aerospace Program Director Eric Crump presented to SUN ‘n FUN Fly-In attendees on Wednesday, sharing his insight into improving pilot training. The SUN ‘n FUN Fly-In is taking place this week at Lakeland…

Polk State Sponsoring 39th Annual SUN ‘n FUN Fly-In

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Polk State College is a sponsor of the 39th Annual SUN ‘n FUN Fly-In, where it will showcase information about the recently launched Polk State Aerospace program. The SUN ‘n FUN Fly-In is the second…

A plane FedEx has donated to SUN 'n FUN will also be used to teach Polk State Aerospace students.

Donated FedEx Plane a Boon to Polk State Aerospace

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A plane FedEx has donated to SUN 'n FUN will also be used to teach Polk State Aerospace students.

Polk State’s fledgling Aerospace Program just got a boost, with the arrival in Polk County of a retired Boeing 727 on Friday. According to Polk State Aerospace Program Director Eric Crump, the plane, donated to…

Polk State Aerospace Marks First Student Flight

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Polk State Aerospace students are now officially airborne, with student Tanner Atkinson having completed his first flight last week — a moment that serves as a visual milestone for a quickly expanding degree program. Atkinson,…

Polk State Aerospace Director Tells Kids: The Sky Is the Limit

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Polk State Aerospace’s Eric Crump recently led a paper airplane contest for schoolchildren, but the real lesson of the day was much bigger than folding wings or weighing down the nose with a paperclip. “I…

Polk State Aerospace to Launch in January

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Polk State College’s Aerospace Program will launch in January to meet the needs of local students seeking careers in the ever-growing field of aviation. This new program will lead to an associate’s degree in Professional…

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