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02/09/2017

To belong to a rare breed of pilots seated atop the chain of command necessitates the best pilot education there is. https://sites.google.com/site/northstaraviationmankatomn/north-star-aviation-inc-blog/Bombardier-Crj700-The-Flight-Simulation-Tech-Of-Choice-For-The-Coming-Years

Learning to fly and eventually getting one’s hands on a certificate is not a simple task, more so for those who aspire to become professional pilots for commercial airlines. To belong to a rare breed of pilots seated atop the chain of command necessitates the best pilot education there is.

02/08/2017

Flying an airplane is one of the best jobs in the world. It is a challenging job but it is also extremely stimulating, interesting, and rewarding. http://northstaraviationmankatomn.blogspot.com/2016/05/a-career-in-sky-highlights-of-being.html

Being an airline pilot means having unpredictable work hours and being away from home for long periods of time. Still, flying an airplane...

01/16/2017

Aircraft maintenance is a central concern of airlines. Typically, aircraft, especially commercial ones, are checked before and after each flight. https://northstaraviationmankatomn.wordpress.com/2016/09/26/new-design-technologies-change-aircraft-maintenance-procedures/

The aviation industry is changing. New design technologies have dramatically changed the way aircraft are built and maintained. It is the latter aspect though that requires more legwork and adjustm…

01/13/2017

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New Design Technologies Change Aircraft Maintenance Procedures Posted on September 26, 2016October 20, 2016 by North Star Aviation Mankato MN The aviation industry is changing. New design technologies have dramatically changed the way aircraft are built and maintained. It is the latter aspect though...

01/12/2017

Security experts said they found flaws that let them take over cabin entertainment systems. http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-38382826

In-flight entertainment systems could be hacked because of security flaws, say researchers.

01/11/2017

If the fuel economy of air travel seems dire when compared to land travel, it’s because it is. https://sites.google.com/site/northstaraviationmankatomn/north-star-aviation-inc-blog/drivingforflightfuelefficiency

Data from 2009 indicates that jet fuel consumed 47 percent of the cumulative amount of energy the U.S. government used, which is more than twice the next energy source, electricity. If the fuel economy of air travel seems dire when compared to land travel, it’s because it is.

12/27/2016

These are legal guidelines issued by the Federal Aviation administration (FAA), whcich correct unsafe conditions in any aircraft or aircraft engine. These directives ensure that all machines built and operated in America are safe and sound and suitable for flying. http://northstaraviationmankatomn.blogspot.com/2016/09/before-being-airborne-primer-on.html

Everyone in the aviation industry should have a basic understanding of airworthiness directives . These are legal guidelines issued by th...

12/26/2016

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12/23/2016

Aircraft manufacturer Boeing has released its annual Pilot and Technican Outlook forecasting huge numbers of jobs to be created in the aviation industry. http://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/virtual-reality-technology-to-speed-up-pilot-training-as-demand-grows/news-story/5bc0535226673ea8667cdc870c55c401

SOARING demand for air travel in the Asia-Pacific region will create the need for an extra 248,000 pilots by 2035.

12/22/2016

Maybe you've always wanted to be a pilot, but heard that you needs tons of cash to do it. Well, that's not entirely true. http://www.popularmechanics.com/flight/g2831/make-flight-training-affordable/

It's not out of reach.

12/22/2016

Part of aircraft maintenance is deicing. This is a procedure that is often not fully understood by those new in the aviation industry, yet it remains one of the most crucial aspects in airline safety. http://nsaviation.livejournal.com/2180.html

Part of aircraft maintenance is deicing. This is a procedure that is often not fully understood by those new in the aviation industry, yet it remains one of the most crucial aspects in airline safety. Image Source: aviationpros.com Aircraft deicing has three primary purposes: -It removes any…

12/22/2016

This topic ‘the importance of aircraft deicing procedures' was discussed in this North Star Aviation blog. http://nsaviation.livejournal.com/