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Beechcraft AT-6 Light Attack & Armed
Reconnaissance Aircraft
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Affordable, sustainable and
capable platform with multiple missions: Aircrew Training, Weapons
Training, Operational NetCentric, ISR, and Light Attack Capabilities
for Irregular Warfare
A structurally strengthened
spiral development of the proven USAF T-6A & USN T-6B
AT-6 has the widest range in
its class and will accommodate 95 percent of the USAF aircrew
population
Plug-and-play mission system
architecture, new integrated capabilities leveraging both T-6B and
A-10C operational flight program software updates
Flexible, reconfigurable hard
points with seven external store stations
Long persistence with two
aircrew and weapons
Integrated weapons support
general purpose, laser guided, inertially aided munitions
AT-6 utilizes worldwide logistics
infrastructure and a growing fleet of more than 600 aircraft --
recently passed the 1.2 million flying hour milestone
AT-6 will meet demanding light
attack and armed reconnaissance mission requirements around the globe
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The Location
of Choice for Aviation Business
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Aviation & Aerospace
business friendly
Capable of global aerospace
missions
Home of the Kansas State
Univeristy Aviation & UAS Program
Experienced aerospace workforce
Experienced with aircraft
testing & certification flight operations
Excellent ATC facilities &
service
Available financing for new
facility construction
More than 100 acres of
developmental lots
12,300-foot Runway 17/35 at
KSLN can accommodate all large, heavy air freight & air carrier
aircraft
State & local economic
development incentives are available
KSLN is "America's Fuel
Stop" with more than 7,000 business jets & 5,000 government
& military aircraft fueling at KSLN annually
Workforce recruitment &
training grants are available
Growing helicopter community
Foreign Trade Zone benefits
available
Will build to suit
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SeaPort Airlines
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At
comparable prices, if you could cut your travel time in half, and not
have the general hassles of the full airport experience, wouldn't you
do it? Hassle free, convenient, affordable, and most
importantly-FAST. This is a new option in business and leisure
travel.
SeaPort
offers daily scheduled flights in the Northwest and Mid-South like
the old airlines, but with a notable absence of what makes flying
today slow and miserable. How?
- No TSA hassles at any of our locations.
- Affordable fares.
- Our own private terminals.
- Arrive 15 minutes before your flight, even
with check-in bags.
- Free airport parking. (Mandatory Valet in
Portland)
- Complimentary shuttle service to and from
the main terminal in Portland, Memphis & Kansas City.
Commercial
air travel in today's climate is difficult at best. The airports are
becoming more crowded, have longer lines and with the tighter
budgets, speed and convenience seem like a thing of the past. Until
now.
The
way travel was meant to be, with all the conveniences of private air
travel, but without the big price tag. Isn't it about time?
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Donate Today
What if the Wings
Over Salina Air Museum earned a donation every time you searched the
Internet? Or how about if a percentage of every purchase you
made online went to support the celebration of Salina area military
and civilian aviation? Well, now it can!
And
at NO COST to you!
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Melissa McCoy
Public Affairs & Communications
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From the
XD's desk:
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Hawker Beechcraft has provided the Salina Airport
Authority the opportunity to support future AT-6 light air support
(LAS) pilot training at the Salina Airport. The LAS program
is already made up of industry leaders including Lockheed Martin,
Pratt & Whitney and CAE. The task at hand is to support
HBC's efforts to win the current U.S. Air Force competition for LAS
aircraft and training. The AT-6 is the most capable aircraft
and the HBC team has vast experience in providing our country
military and training aircraft.
I encourage Kansas local, state and national leaders
to offer their support to HBC. Providing the best possible LAS
aircraft to the U.S. Air Force is a priority. A resulting
benefit will be jobs for Kansas and our nation. Our initial
support will help HBC win the LAS aircraft contract. Our long
term support will enable HBC to provide world-class training to
AT-6 pilots and maintenance personnel.
Tim Rogers, A.A.E.
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Hawker
Beechcraft Selects Salina Airport Authority for Light Attack
Training Package
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WICHITA, Kan. (Jan. 28, 2011) - Hawker
Beechcraft Corporation announced that it has signed a Memorandum of
Agreement with the Salina Airport Authority to use Salina's
airport, airspace and vast array of civilian and military resources
for training associated with HBC's Light Attack aircraft.
The U.S. Air Force plans to competitively award a
Light Air Support contract within the next six months. If
HBC's Light Attack aircraft is selected, pilot and maintenance
training at Salina could begin in late 2012.
HBC's new Light Attack aircraft represents a
new chapter  for HBC. It is a departure from its role of
supplying trainer aircraft to a role of providing aircraft that can
themselves be utilized in combat. The AT-6 is a robust,
state-of-the-art Light Attack aircraft designed for a broad
spectrum of missions, including counter-insurgency, close air
support, armed overwatch, homeland defense and homeland security.
The AT-6 features the A-10C mission system from
Lockheed Martin and MC-12W EO/IR sensor from L-3 WESCAM to achieve
a capable, affordable and sustainable Light Attack aircraft.
The synergy of the AT-6 with fielded USAF training and
operational platforms and programs make it a natural fit for
meeting the USAF's 21st century challenges.
"The goal of the Light Attack aircraft
program is to leverage U.S. Government programs, people and
platforms to provide the most capable, affordable and sustainable
aircraft possible," said Jim Maslowski, HBC president, U.S.
and International Government Business. "Working with the
Salina Airport Authority is another example of how HBC proposes to
build on already existing resources to benefit the U.S. Air
Force."
Although the beginning phase would be modest in
2012, HBC's footprint in Salina could grow to meet the training
needs of the U.S. and foreign military Light Attack missions.
Currently, the Beechcraft T-6 and AT-6 programs - through HBC and
its U.S. partners and suppliers - employ approximately 1,400 people
in nearly 20 states.
"Salina and the surrounding area have every
resource we need to produce combat-ready pilots and maintainers for
the USAF Light Air Support Program," said Derek Hess, HBC
director, Light Attack. "We are hopeful the USAF will agree
that the ground and air capabilities of the civilian and military
complex surrounding the Salina Airport Authority provide unmatched
training resources for the emerging Light Air Support
program."
"The Salina Airport Authority looks forward
to providing the HBC Light Attack program with airfield and hangar
facilities for light air support pilot training, and is hopeful
that HBC's selection by the USAF will create employment
opportunities in Salina and surrounding areas," said Tim
Rogers, executive director, Salina Airport Authority. "Since
1942, the Salina Airport has offered world class support for civil
and military pilot training. With a 12,300-foot primary
runway, modern hangar space, close proximity to the Smoky Hill
Weapons Range and wide open airspace, Light Air Support pilots will
train in the tradition of our nation's best aviators."
HBC has produced more than 660 Texan II trainer
aircraft that have flown more than 1.5 million hours for air forces
and military organizations around the globe. The new HBC Light
Attack aircraft is purposed to provide close air support while
meeting the demands of an austere irregular warfare environment.
Hawker Beechcraft
Corporation is a world-leading manufacturer of business, special
mission and trainer aircraft - designing, marketing and supporting
aviation products and services for businesses, governments and
individuals worldwide. The company's headquarters and major
facilities are located in Wichita, Kan., with operations in Salina,
Kan.; Little Rock, Ark.; Chester, England, U.K.; and Chihuahua,
Mexico. The company leads the industry with a global network of
more than 100 factory-owned and authorized service centers. For
more information, visit www.hawkerbeechcraft.com.
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AT-6 Meets U.S. Counterinsurgency & Building
Partner Capacity Needs for Light Attack & Armed Reconnaissance
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HBC Photo.
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In
a world where flexibility is critical, Hawker Beechcraft Corporation
delivers robust purpose-built solutions for irregular
warfare. With a rich heritage of meeting military mission needs the
Hawker Beechcraft Corporation has been delivering U.S. Department of
Defense aircraft certified to military specifications for more than
50 years. Today, 100 percent of United States Air Force (USAF) and
United States Navy (USN) student pilots train in a Hawker Beechcraft
aircraft. Also, Hawker Beechcraft has been meeting the needs of over
50 foreign military nations around the world with trainer, weaponized
trainer and special mission aircraft.
The Beechcraft
AT 6 incorporates the very best of proven training methods and close
air support capability to meet light attack and armed reconnaissance
requirements. AT-6 capabilities cover a wide-mission spectrum that
includes training, manned Intelligence Surveillance and
Reconnaissance (ISR) and light precision attack, while at the same
time offering non-traditional capabilities for homeland defense and
civil support missions.
Now upgraded
with a more powerful 1600 Shaft Horsepower Pratt and Whitney PT6A-68D
engine, the AT-6 is a structurally strengthened derivative of the
proven Beechcraft T-6 trainer. Adding to the FAA approved primary
flight avionics system by CMC Esterline, Lockheed Martin leveraged
A-10C precision engagement modification capabilities in integrating
the mission avionics of the AT-6. The result is a plug-and-play
mission system architecture that combines state-of-the-art data link,
combat communications capabilities, extensive variety of weapons
delivery modes and precision weapons tailored for the AT-6.
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K-State
Salina UAS Program building momentum
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K-State's Applied Aviation Research Center began
as a cooperative venture of K-State, Salina, the Salina Airport
Authority and the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce. The center's
charter is to advance aerospace technology through the application
of research capabilities in propulsion, airframe, avionics and
aviation training.
The center's unmanned aerial systems programs
office collaborates closely with military organizations and the
private sector to focus on developing unmanned flight in the
National Air Space and training unmanned systems pilots and
operators. K-State's unmanned aerial system capability revolves
around three key areas: operational policies and standards;
advanced avionics miniaturization; and unmanned aerial vehicle
education and training. Enrollment in Kansas State University at
Salina's introduction to unmanned aircraft systems has tripled
since last semester with more than 25 students in this semesters
Introduction to UAS course.
The K-State, Salina Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Program Office is rapidly developing expertise in critical areas
leading to eventual integration of unmanned aircraft into the
controlled national air space.
"We are quickly establishing the infrastructure
and operational readiness for various unmanned aerial missions,"
said Kurt Barnhart, director of K-State's Applied Aviation Research
Center, which houses the UAS Program Office on the Big 12
University's Salina campus.
With nearly $3.7 million in grants, K-State's
research projects include airspace integration, avionics and
payload, collision avoidance, wireless power transfer, and
developing concepts for airport wildlife mitigation. The center has applied for another $6 million in UAS
funding.
Grant funding has permitted the UAS Program Office
to develop a staff of 15 professional and support individuals.
Additionally, the university recently made a number of commercial
off-the-shelf equipment acquisitions in support of its mission.
Flight Vehicles
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Aerosonde
The Aerosonde Mark 4.7 UAS platform from AAI,
a Textron Company, is the university's flagship unmanned vehicle
for training and research. It was purchased using an Air Force
Office of Scientific Research grant.
In 1998, an Aerosonde Mark 3 crossed the
Atlantic Ocean in 27 hours using only 1.5 gallons of fuel. An
Aerosonde Mark 4 flew 38 hours without refueling. It was also the
first such aircraft to fly into the eye of a hurricane, marking a
new milestone in hurricane observation.
Its payload flexibility, modularity and
affordability make it an ideal choice for remote data collection
and reconnaissance missions for military, civil and scientific
entities. The aircraft employs a catapult system to take off from
small, remote clearings and ships, and can launch from the roof of
a fast-moving ground vehicle.
APV-4
In addition to the Aerosonde, the university
has procured an APV-4 from RNR Products, a fixed-wing UAS platform,
along with a comprehensive set of support equipment. This aircraft
has a large payload capacity and a fixed landing gear. It will be
used for airspace integration research, student training, and
payload integration research.
Wolverine III
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K-State, Salina.
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K-State also purchased a Ground Control
Station and all supporting equipment for two Wolverine III. This
three-bladed electric helicopter is fully autonomous with a long
endurance. It is fully automatic and can be operated with or
without a ground control station. The Wolverine will be used for
student training, airspace integration research, and search and
rescue research in Kansas.
Flight Support Systems
TASE Duo Gimbal
The university has acquired a TASE Duo gimbal
payload system and all supporting equipment and software from Cloud
Cap Technology. The TASE Duo is an extremely lightweight system
that houses both daylight and infrared cameras in one package,
making it possible to switch back and forth as needed without
requiring an aircraft to land to switch payloads. This system will
be integrated with the university's Aerosonde 4.7 and will be
interchangeable on future platforms. It will be used for student
training and search and rescue research.
Piccolo UAS Autopilot
K-State's newest autopilot system ground
control station and supporting software come from Cloud Cap
Technology. The top of the line autopilot system can be used for
fixed and rotor wing unmanned vehicles. The system is initially
being integrated into the new Aerosonde 4.7.
K-State is establishing criteria for unmanned
aerial system flight operations, including activity at the National
Guard's nearby Smoky Hill Weapons Range and eventually at the
Herington unmanned aerial system flight facility. The program
office establishes policies and procedures to enable both military
and civilian organizations to fly and test at local facilities.
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Salina
Airport Authority is location of choice for aviation businesses
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The Airport Authority has more than 10 buildings
currently, or soon available for lease and occupancy. Additionally,
more than 100 acres of development-ready sites are available for
build-to-suit lease.
Several factors make the Salina Airport Authority a
good choice for businesses operating in the aviation industry.
Among those factors are K-States University's Colleges
of Technology and Aviation, Foreign Trade Zone benefits, state and
local incentives, workforce recruiting and training assistance and
turnkey building design and construction services.
The Airport Authority has the ability to finance more
than $50 million in construction for new aerospace and aviation
businesses, making the Salina Airport a prime location for growth
and productivity.
Hangar 600 is a $7 million, 69,000-square-foot
hangar and office complex available for immediate lease and occupancy.
This hangar features 41,400-square-foot of hangar space, 22,600
square feet of office, shop or multipurpose space and a
5,000-square foot customer service center and can accommodate
100-foot wing spans and 28-foot tails. It is well-suited as a
maintenance, repair and overhaul facility and for business jet,
office and logistics operations.
Hangar 703 is a 26,000-square-foot hangar and office
facility available for lease and occupancy now. It is
well-suited for MRO and military operations.
Building 824, adjacent to K-State University is also
available for immediate lease and occupancy. This
12,352-square-foot office and warehouse complex features more than
10,000 square feet of warehouse and logistics space and almost
2,000 square feet of office space and is well-suited for UAS
support and military operations. Remodel underway will
provided needed space for heavy truck maintenance.
Hangars 606 and 626 are 44,000-square-foot hangar and
office complexes. These circa WWII round-top hangars are
currently undergoing renovations from the 1940s style military
hangars into modern facilities supporting 21st century aerospace
industry. They are well-suited for military, MRO and business
jet operations.
Building 620 is a 32,000-square-foot manufacturing, warehouse
and logistics facility well-suited for manufacturing and warehouse
operations. Building 655 is a 105,826-square-foot manufacturing,
warehouse and office complex. Manufacturing and warehouse
space measure more than 88,000 square feet and office space totals
21,783 square feet. Remodel of these buildings is currently
underway and will provide these warehouse buildings with excellent
logistics space.
Hangar 959 is a 128,191-square-foot hangar and office
complex featuring 89,500 square feet of hangar, manufacturing,
logistics or warehouse space and three floors with combined 39,402
square feet of office space. Hangar doors open to 280 feet
wide and reach 60 feet in height. Redesign work will include
improvements for significant energy savings. Hangar 959 is
ready to house narrow-body air carrier aircraft.
Hangar 713 is a 42,649-square-foot hangar and office
complex. It features more than 40, 000 square feet of hangar
and logistics space and two 959-square-foot office areas. Hangar
724 is a 30,665-square-foot facility that offers more than 28,746
square feet of hangar and logistics space with an office area of
almost 2,000 square feet. The improvements underway to these nose
dock hangars will provide new aerospace business excellent space
for business jet MRO work.
Building 614 is a 51,459-square-foot manufacturing
facility. Offices on two stories each offer more than 1,300
square feet of space with a warehouse and logistics space of more
than 48,700 square feet.
Building 723 is a 9,360-square-foot facility that
features more than 9,000 square feet of warehouse space and a
322-square-foot office area. An overhead door opens to 12
feet wide and 14 feet tall. It is well-suited for warehouse
and logistics operations.
Building 122 is a
6,034-square-foot office complex. It is located adjacent to
the M. J. Kennedy Air Terminal building and features a
468-square-foot reception area and more than 10 individual office
areas, each larger than 155 square feet.
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