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Kurt Barnhart

Hometown: 
Born in Germany, moved around the eastern half of the US. But mostly Indiana and North Carolina.

Aviation certifications held:
CFII/MEI, Commercial Pilot- Airplane Single and Multi-engine Land, Glider, Airplane Single Engine Sea, A&P, IA, DME (former), Master CFI.

Aviation jobs held: 
CFI, A&P mechanic, Charter pilot, R&D Engineering Test Inspector- Allison Engine Company (V-22 Osprey, Citation X, SAAB 2000, C-130), Aircraft Systems Instructor- American Tans Air, Associate Professor, Indiana State University- Aviation, Airport Board President, Department Head, K-State.

Favorite airplane/s:
That I’ve flown: DC-3; That I would like to Fly, P-51

Advice to future aviation professionals: 
Never Give Up!!!

What I like about K-State- Salina:
The Professionalism of the faculty, staff, and students

Favorite movie:
“End of the Spear”

Hobbies/Interests:
Practically any outdoor activity