Aviation professor Bill Gross teaches his students about what to do during a missed approach, on Wednesday at K-State Salina.

Aviation professor Bill Gross teaches draws a diagram for his students about what to do during a missed approach, on Wednesday at K-State Salina.

Bill Gross, a professor of aviation, speaks with Chris Van Nostrand, a freshman in professional piloting, after class on Wednesday morning at K-State Salina.

Cameron Beeler, a freshman in professional piloting, and his instructor James Schreiner, a senior in professional piloting, walk away from their plane after a successful flight Wednesday morning at K-State Salina. Beeler practiced power on stalls for the first time and said it was very exciting.

Planes sit parked in front of a hanger at K-State Salina Wednesday morning.

Eric Shafer, an instructor for K-State Salina contracted from Universal Helicopters, ties down the rotors after a flight with a student Wednesday morning at K-State Salina. Shafer flew with student Bryan Brooks, who said the Kansas winds make flying the smaller R-22 helicopter even more difficult.

Jonathan Berroa, a senior in professional piloting, washes a plane at K-State Salina Thursday morning. Washing the planes not only makes the planes look nice, but keeps the leading edge clean which makes for a smoother flight.

Merlin Kuder, an aviation technician of 12 years, completes a control rod inspection Wednesday morning at K-State Salina. Kuder says most planes are inspected every 300 hours for normal wear.