Kevin Wallin
Senior Flight Instructor
CFI, CFII, MEI |
My flying experience first began in 1999 when I earned my Private Pilot Certificate. As I continued obtaining the rest of my certificates and ratings, I have had the privilege and joy of flying with many different people, as well as places. I truly enjoy flying and hope to pass on this passion to my students. |

Cory Hamernik
CFI, CFII, MEI |
"I first started flying in January of 2008 right here in Mankato, and
completed all of my training with North Star Aviation. Iam currently
finishing my degree in Aviation with a minor in Business Administration. I
aim to provide the best possible training experience for my students." |
Terry Cassett
CFI, CFII, MEI |
"I started flying in 1969, I received my instructors license in 1994. I am qualified to instruct in Multi-Engine and Single-Engine Land & Sea aircraft. I also hold a CFII and ATP certificate." |

Joe Peters
CFI, CFII, MEI |
"I have been flying since 2005 and I can not picture myself doing anything else. I really enjoy flying and find that each time is just as exciting as the last. I look forward to sharing my knowledge with students and hope they find a great joy in taking flight lessons."
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Joe Kolbinger
CFI, CFII, MEI |
"I received my private pilot certificate in 2004 at the Mankato airport, and finished my ratings with North Star Aviation in 2009. I will be finishing my degree in aviation at MNSU the summer of 09', and am looking forward to applying my knowledge as a flight instructor." |

Andrew Hopp
Senior Flight Instructor
CFI, CFII, MEI |
"I am a 2007 graduate of MSU, I majored in Aviation and currently I am working as a flight instructor with North Star Aviation in Mankato. My long term goal is to fly as captain for a major airline." |

JoEllen Peters
CFI, CFII, MEI |
Flight Instructor since 1987 with an ATP, CFI, CFII, MEI. Over 2,000 hours of dual given. Active member of Civil Air Patrol to include Check Pilot and one of only seven Stan/Eval pilots in Minnesota. |

Andrew Roeder
CFI, CFII, MEI |
"I received my private pilot rating in the fall of 2001 while attending Saint Cloud State University. I have a BS in Aviation and Finance from SCSU. After Graduation I instructed in the Twin Cities at the Flying Cloud Airport for one year. I started with North Star in Sept of 2008. My long term goal is corporate aviation." |

Joe Bloemke
CFI, MEI, CFII |
"I began my flight training at the University of North Dakota and instructed until I in 2008. I began instructing at North Star in the fall of 2008. I enjoy working for North Star and continue to build me experience to reach the next step." |

Greg Norland
CFI, MEI, CFII |
"I received my Private Pilot Certificate while in high school. I completed the rest of my training at Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, WI. I'm currently finishing my degree in aeronautics at MNSU. My dream is to be a corporate pilot." |

Dennis Claflin
CFI, CFII, MEI |
"I began my flight training in January 2004 and completed my training in May of 2009, all ratings being completed right here in Mankato. I aim to provide the same dedication and commitment to my students as was shown to me." |

Chris Kepen
CFI, CFII, MEI
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"I became hooked on flying ever since my first solo flight during the spring
of 2008 in an old Cessna 152. The next fall I came to Mankato to complete
my flight training and study Aviation and Business Administration at MNSU.
After completing my flight training in 2009, I began instructing. My goal
is to share my passion for aviation with students and to provide them with
the same positive experience that I had while completing my training here at
North Star." |

Ben Kraus
CFI, CFII, MEI |
"I started my flight training in the fall of 2005 and have enjoyed every minute of it. I graduated from Mankato State University in May 2009 with a degree in Aviation. My life long career goal is to someday fly the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. I am looking forward to assisting others in achieving their aviation career goals." |
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