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Post by tsu120 on Oct 9, 2023 8:29:47 GMT -5
At one time TSU Engineering Program was the most difficult in the country to complete. Because the students were required to take the EIT Exam [didn't have to pass it]. In fact TSU was one of a few Colleges in the country, that required the EIT prior to graduating. I am not sure if it's still required. It was a tough exam and it was best to take the toughest Physics and Calculus professors if you wanted to pass.. Dr. Savoy - Physics Engineering School started going down wit Dr. Rogers. TSU had a NASA Employee that was instrumental in designing the communication system for one of the APOLLO Missions - last name Hornebuckle, Electrical Engineer
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Post by tsundenver on Oct 9, 2023 8:55:48 GMT -5
It was a tough exam and it was best to take the toughest Physics and Calculus professors if you wanted to pass.. Dr. Savoy - PhysicsEngineering School started going down wit Dr. Rogers. TSU had a NASA Employee that was instrumental in designing the communication system for one of the APOLLO Missions - last name Hornebuckle, Electrical Engineer YEP..... I have stories about Dr Savoy...
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Post by tsundenver on Oct 16, 2023 14:12:05 GMT -5
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Post by tsundenver on Oct 18, 2023 13:13:19 GMT -5
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Post by tsundenver on Mar 29, 2024 9:39:23 GMT -5
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Post by tsu120 on Mar 29, 2024 11:44:07 GMT -5
Thanks,
I am a graduate of the Aeronautics program, which has been neglected for 30 plus years. Back in the day TSU had the best program in the country and assisted MTSU to start a similar program. Their program, has left TSU's program light years behind.
Wh had two instructor Cecil Ryan, a former Tuskegee Airman and Professor George Thurman, inventor. A majority the pilots, mostly Air Force were graduates of the program. One Navy Pilot "I think" Rear Admiral Stephen Barnett, from Columbia, TN. and several Commercial Pilots.
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Post by tsundenver on Mar 29, 2024 12:33:35 GMT -5
Thanks, I am a graduate of the Aeronautics program, which has been neglected for 30 plus years. Back in the day TSU had the best program in the country and assisted MTSU to start a similar program. Their program, has left TSU's program light years behind. Wh had two instructor Cecil Ryan, a former Tuskegee Airman and Professor George Thurman, inventor. A majority the pilots, mostly Air Force were graduates of the program. One Navy Pilot "I think" Rear Admiral Stephen Barnett, from Columbia, TN. and several Commercial Pilots. I graduated with Steve Barnett.
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Post by TSUTigerFanInDC on Apr 1, 2024 7:55:16 GMT -5
With John C. Tune Airport literally just 4 miles away from the TSU main campus, I would hope there are plans to partner with that airport to redevelop the aviation program and launch it into a new era. John C. Tune airport is the largest general airport in the state of Tennessee for non-commercial flights (accept regional commercial flights). It also under the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority. Partnering with MNAA would be a great advantage to the TSU program as well by incorporating aviation management into the program. The TSU program can set its program apart by combining Aeronautics and Aviation Management.
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Post by tsu120 on Apr 1, 2024 16:42:36 GMT -5
Actually, there was a plan in place. I was invited to a meeting with the Department Head; a representative from the Airport Authority and a few of the instructors. The purpose of the meeting was to develop a plan to upgrade various parts of the program Because, after the retirement of Mr. Ryan; Professor Thurman and Mr. Ball, moved to Florida. The program started to go down due to the lack of interest and funding from the Dean of Engineering. I also, recall one of the representatives from MNAA, being a AA male. Dr. ?. And one of my instructors, from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, was interested in becoming part of the staff.
After that meeting. I had a conversation with one of the instructors. She {Tara ?} was in the process of leaving, to fly for a company that deliver organs, for transplants.
I also, had a discussion with one of the managers at Tune, which was a TSU graduate, Aaron ? can't remember his last name. If I could find my Pilots Logbook. I could provide the exact year. I know the meeting happened prior to 1990.
I think Tune, is where the students are learning to fly. Prior to Tune, we had to learn at the old Sewart AFB, in Smyrna. Which was not good, because it was still semi-active with Army Helicopters and a Maintenance Facility for Commercial Aircrafts. Prior to Sewart, the students had to train at Cornelia Fort Airpark - Colemill Flying Service.
I am not sure what happened with the program.
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Post by tsundenver on May 2, 2024 12:12:08 GMT -5
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Post by tsundenver on May 2, 2024 12:13:52 GMT -5
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