From left to right: Mr. Joel Pat McKinzie, Assistant Professor; Dr. Nihad E. Daidzic, Associate Professor and Department Chair, Ms. Cheri M. Rohlfing, Adjunct Professor and A-320 FO for Northwest Airlines, and Mr. Craig Ruedy from Flight Safety International. Shown in front of the new Diamond DA-20 and operated by North Star Aviation. (Photo by David Morano)
A warm welcome from Minnesota State University Mankato Aviation Program – Minnesota premier aviation training college!
Flight training is provided at the Mankato Regional airport (KMKT) by North Star Aviation (NSA). Here you will experience state of the art "glass" cockpit or EFIS (Electronic Flight Information System) technology and the advanced flight simulation devices. The location is excellent for training new pilots with the Minneapolis/St. Paul area only 50 miles to the north.
A new undergraduate program is under development and will be one of the most advanced in the nation providing new students with the knowledge and training required to succeed in the highly competitive field of aviation, aeronautics, and aerospace for many years to come. A new graduate program in Aerospace and Aeronautical sciences will be soon available for those who want to receive additional educatiopn, training, and experience in aviation sciences and assume positions of leadership and research.
Industry wide recognition is yours at Minnesota State Mankato. From introductory classes in aviation to internships, research projects, and collaboration with world-wide known companies - the life you desire as a well paid aviation industry professional starts here.
Prof. Dr. Nihad E. Daidzic
Chair, Aviation Department
Minnesota State University, Mankato
328 Armstrong Hall
Mankato, Minnesota 56001
Phone: (507) 389-6116
Fax: (507) 389-1303
E-mail: aviation@mnsu.edu
