These guys are the best of the best. They risk their own lives to fly critically injured people to…read morehospitals. These are the heros that movies should be made of instead of fictional comic book characters

Affordable. Well-run. Safe. Friendly. Hard to beat that combination…read moreIf you're looking for the best value in general aviation, this is it. Stick & Rudder delivers low hourly rates without cutting corners. The planes are well-maintained, clean, and clearly cared for -- not worn-out trainers. What really sets this place apart, though, is the people. The instructors and members genuinely want you to succeed. Whether you're a brand-new student pilot or building time, there's a culture of support here that you just don't find everywhere. Affordable. Well-run. Safe. Friendly. Hard to beat that combination.

Very good operation ! Safe and fun is included ! Lots of experience involved. Many years growing..read more

Skill is no longer the school that used to win awards 10 years ago. Time seems to have frozen for…read moreit around then along with its website that still features instructors who are long gone. You would be doing yourself a disservice by paying the premium rates it demands for instruction that is often mediocre at best, from junior instructors who seem to only be interested in getting to the 1500 hour mark. You can get very experienced, Gold Seal instructors who have been doing this for many years and are only interested in your development as a pilot, for much less. Focus is often primarily on flying and inadequate time spent on ground and reviews. Some programs lack a syllabus entirely, if you are one who looks for red flags. There is a very deep sense of apathy among its staff. The scheduling is often chaotic (timeslots not respected, or you may show up to the airport and they'll tell you that the aircraft is actually in maintenance or somewhere else) and staff behavior unprofessional. You may schedule a flight worth thousands, weeks in advance, to only find out a few days before the flight that someone changed the times or even cancelled it without even letting you know.

We booked an exploratory flight with Tayyab, we drove 30 minutes only to have this instructor pull…read morea no show. Extremely unprofessional.

At 4pm, Friday, October 17, 2025 on the 103rd birthday of my grandfather Morris Swartz, flight…read moreinstructor Katy of K2 Aviation, LLC and I took off in the Cessna 150, N101FA from Campbell Airport in Grayslake, Illinois. A truly sentimental place as the airport is located right behind my grandparents' home. I am forever grateful to Katy and her husband Kurt for this most special of my lifetime events. There is no better flight instructor than Katy Crihfield. We thank Katy for her service as a Naval pilot. In addition to flight instruction, she is also a master teacher of physics. It was so great to also meet Katy's two dogs, Olivia and Fiona, as we are all animal lovers too! This marks the beginning of learning with K2 Aviation, LLC and to many more safe and wonderful flights! A special video presentation will be aired in the coming days. I hope you will all enjoy the flight! Thank you Katy and Kurt! ~ Kyle O'Malley

From the owner: K2 Aviation was founded in 2024 with the aim of providing quality flight instruction in small…read moresingle-engine aircraft. Students who learn stick-and-rudder flying in the smallest, simplest airplanes with just steam gauges can later advance to fly any aircraft in the world. We believe in starting with fundamental airmanship skills before working up to a glass cockpit, multi-engine, or jets should that be your goal.

Bought this experience as a birthday gift from my No. 1 dude. Not only did he have a wonderful…read moretime, it was fun to watch. The trainer who sat by him the whole time was patient and informative. He did a wonderful job of supporting him and easing him through the process. Such great service and fun! Love it!

It is almost perfect, but it is a cube with some plastic chairs. My cousin had fun though so yeah.read more

Very clean! Has nice bathrooms! Very fast service! The store has a bunch of cute stuff! They have a…read morerestaurant but it's 11am-2pm so breakfast or brunch!

Friendly FBO staff and a full suite of services for pilots and guests. Has everything one might…read moreneed for visiting and for local pilots. Restaurant on site and crew cars available, flight school, testing center and charter services. Fuel prices are on par with the area.

I enjoyed my experience at Chicago O'Hare! There were many food options, everything was well kept,…read moreand they even had a cool light tunnel. Overall a really good experience!

Awesome people! I did my PPL here and this is a great place to learn how to fly. In my experience…read morehere all of the instructors have been nice and knowledgeable! Instructors, dispatch and everyone else has been amazing! (Especially Adam, Amy, and Natalie) I fully recommend Blue Skies!

Great flight school and very convenient airport! Too bad they don't have their Learjet anymore! I…read morewas a bit disappointed with them from a recent telephone interaction ! They didn't seem very willing to help and were not so friendly as they were years ago!

I gave been up here twice to fly with an instructor Tony Kolar and it's been just fabulous. He's…read moreextremely patient and very competent. The entire staff is wonderful and friendly and very customer oriented. I highly recommend them.

My daughter has been riding at Sun Fire Stables for 3 years. We approached during COVID looking…read morefor something outdoors, physical, and safe. We found a new home. My daughter rides consistently and the prices are so affordable that I don't mind. She is being taught everything from grooming and tacking and riding to cleaning up, personal responsibility, safety, and riding etiquette. Every lesson is different. There are different types available for riders of different skill level, type, age, and approach. The stable owner and trainer is hands on, patient, funny and so respectful. I am just never anything but impressed with her and the team of workers and volunteers that help her out (including Husband Dean). We had our first birthday party there this year and it put things just up and over the top. I had to do a review. I cannot recommend this place any higher. Its a home away from home. 5 stars and beyond.

From the owner: Professional, knowledgeable, comfortable, family friendly, safety-conscious equine facility…read moreoffering recreational riding lessons for ages 6 and older for all levels and disciplines of riders since 2003. Our facility has indoor & outdoor arenas as well as wooded trails & bridle paths. On-facility fun shows are offered as well as the ability to join the SFS show team that travels to local open horse shows. Jennifer, owner & instructor has an Associate degree in Equine Management, WHC, AQHA, APHA, member and is a certified ARIA instructor for over 20 years with focus on practical, considerate and safe horsemanship. Youth Day Camp is celebrating it 20th anniversary in 2023 & is offered June- August. Leasing is available to students who have ascended in the lesson program and are ready for the next level in their horsemanship. SFS is a one of a kind Equine facility!