Middle Georgia Technical College

Air Force Displays Vapor Supercar at MGTC

Warner Robins - Middle Georgia Technical College students, as well as Child Development Center students, were able to attend the U.S. Air Force Vapor Supercar display recently set-up in the front parking lot of the main MGTC campus.

"The Vapor Project Supercar is a Dodge Challenger that has been completely overhauled by a team of seven highly specialized airmen with a world renowned team of car mechanics and customizers from Galpin Auto Sports of MTV's Pimp My Ride fame," said U.S. Air Force TSgt. Brad Barth of Moody Air Force Base.

In addition to the Vapor Supercar, the Project Supercar team also brought a display trailer where students could learn about what happens on a flight line. There was also a 42" touch screen that allowed users to view car specs, crew bios and videos, and a career kiosk where individuals explored different careers in the Air Force via touch screens.

The Project Supercar team has been visiting high schools, universities and colleges with aviation programs in an effort to recruit individuals interested in a career in aviation.

"The Air Force Recruiting Service built this mobile tour to educate youth on mechanical and technical careers offered in the Air Force. Among the over 130 careers in the Air Force, 51 of them are mechanical and technical related. Project Supercar was developed to clearly demonstrate how kids' passion for cars and mechanics can develop into a great career," said TSgt. Barth.

Among the career opportunities offered in the United States Air Force are security forces, communications/computer systems, para-rescue, combat controller, air battle manager, imagery analyst, crypto linguist, space systems operations, and survival instructor. Project Supercar is a real life showcase of Air Force ingenuity, state-of-the art technology, imagination and input from some of the world's best mechanics. Mad Mike of Galpin Auto Sports was the team lead on the build of the SuperCar. He had a career in the Air Force before becoming a famous car customizer.

The Vapor features a custom stealth body kit with jet enhancements/carbon fiber exterior trim, a stealth camera, SPX radar, Stealth mode/dynamat engine compartment and lambo doors. The interior of the car sports aircraft style controls/steering on the driver's side with "replica style" steering wheel on the passenger side and a center console shifter.

The car has two custom flight helmets, jet interior detail, various interior instrumentation to match a cockpit with push button start, a computer system to access internet, GPS tracking, built in blue tooth, proximity sensors, thumb print door access, rear seat delete/bomb bay doors with "black box" and doors, truck and hood that can be controlled from cockpit.

Airmen assisted in the metal fabrication, electrical wiring, fiberglass molding and mechanical installation. The car features remote access technology to show how the Air Force uses remote access to pilot the UAVs and Thermal Cam to demonstrate how the Air Force uses this technology on their planes to target at night.

Middle Georgia Technical College offers over 100 degree, diploma, and certificate programs. Additionally, MGTC offers a co-op opportunity with Robins Air Force Base with several programs including Aircraft Structural Technology, Aviation Maintenance Technology, Electronics Technology, and Machine Tool Technology. For more information about MGTC programs and services, or to apply, call 478.988.6850 or log on to www.middlegatech.edu. Fall Quarter will begin September 28.

: Students in Ms. Heather Williams' three-year old class at the MGTC Child Development Center visited the Air Force's Project Supercar display at MGTC's main campus.