Two long-time faculty in the Department of Aviation Technology were honored with the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award August 27, 2014.
Larry Gross, associate professor, and retired professor Mitch Grundman were honored locally at a reception at the Purdue University Airport.
The Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award recognizes pilots who have demonstrated professionalism, skill and aviation expertise by maintaining safe operations for 50 or more years. Recipients are awarded a certificate and a lapel pin and are recognized in the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award - Roll of Honor.