prospective Students
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The Minnesota State University, Mankato program continues to have one of the newest and most technologically advanced aircraft fleets in the region.
The Mankato Regional Airport offers easy access to flight training with ample runway length. There is a new, state-of-the-art terminal facility.
Students are able to gain experience in the busiest airport in Minnesota,
outside of the Twin Cities.
b.s. professional FLIGHT
REQUIRED TO BEGIN FLIGHT & PILOT TRAINING
The following checklist will guide you through the requirements which must be completed prior to beginning your first semester at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Completing this checklist will ensure you have completed all the initial steps required for you to begin flight training.
01.
02.
Complete your FAA
Medical Exam
Bring identification
03.
Have a financial plan
04.
Identify the right ground
school and flight lab
05.
Purchase your flight
training equipment
06.
07.
Purchase a device to access electronic
flight charts
Secure reliable transportation
08.
Submit your semester schedule to North Star Aviation
09.
International students, all required TSA paperwork must
be submitted and approved
certificates & ratings
private
pilot
learning objectives
STAGE 1
Learn to fly solo by yourself
STAGE 2
Fly passengers once Private Pilot Certificate is received
ESTIMATED duration
4-10 months
instrument
pilot
learning objectives
STAGE 1
Learn instrument procedures to fly through clouds
STAGE 2
Learn to fly instrument cross-countries, as well as precision instrument approaches during poor weather
ESTIMATED duration
3-8 months
commercial
pilot
learning objectives
STAGE 1
Learn how to navigate long distances through solo and dual cross-countries
STAGE 2
Fly aircraft with commercial pilot maneuvers
STAGE 3
Learn how to fly a multi-engine aircraft in our Seminole
Single engine add-on
Complete after Seminole checkride, adding Single Engine Airplane to Commercial Certificate
ESTIMATED duration
4-10 months
mei, cfi,
cfii
learning objectives
MEI (multi-engine instructor)
First Flight Instructor rating, completed in the Seminole
CFi (Certified flight instructor)
Add-on checkride for single-engine airplane instruction
CFIi (certified flight instructor instrument)
Add-on checkride for Instrument flight instruction
ESTIMATED duration
5-10 months total to receive all three Flight Instructor ratings
student FAQ
b.s. aviation management
aviation management
The Aviation Management program focuses on the business aspect of the aviation industry, with the coursework covering aviation law and airport management. Our graduates are employed in the aviation industry as airport, airline and fixed based operation
(FBO) managers.
