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About
North Star Aviation is the premiere flight training school in Southern Minnesota, based at the Mankato Regional Airport. They offer professional flight training from Private Pilot through Certified Flight Instructor, a partnership with Minnesota State University Mankato for a four-year aviation degree, full FBO services, and an FAA licensed maintenance and avionics repair station.
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Frequently Asked Questions
North Star Aviation has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
Yes, North Star Aviation is approved for both Part 61 and Part 141 training. Part 141 uses a structured, FAA-approved curriculum with stage checks and lowers the minimum hours for a Private Pilot Certificate from 40 to 35. Part 61 is self-paced with no required syllabus. Ask the school which path fits your schedule.
No, North Star Aviation does not have a Designated Pilot Examiner on staff. When you're ready for your checkride, you'll need to book with an independent DPE. Ask the school if they can point you to one nearby.
North Star Aviation's training fleet includes the Piper PA-44 (Seminole), Piper PA-28 (Archer), Cessna 152, and Extra 300 L. Having multiple types in the fleet keeps your training on track if one plane is down for maintenance. Ask the school about current availability and any additional charges per aircraft.
Yes, North Star Aviation has the following flight training devices: GTX MAX and Bombardier CRJ 700 (CRJ 700). Ask the school which ratings the devices count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, North Star Aviation does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.