This flight school is one of the finest flight school in Chicagoland and most likely in the…read moreMidwest. My background was establishing and selling to Fixed based Operators the Cessna Pilot Center program. So I spent a LONG time visiting flighr schools in the Midwest. Carolinas. Tenn , Kentucky Virginia,Ohio Michigan The Professional standards intimidate some. I get that. But if your looking to fly the best of the best. Fly here It is more money but I think my life and passengers are worth it Up to you.

They closed suddenly within the last year or so. I had paid for a discovery flight which they…read morerescheduled several times due to bad weather, and when I called back to reschedule once again, no one answered. I learned Dean Ellis shut down operations abruptly and I can't get a refund.Apparently Dean also owes his former employees money but he disappeared. I tried contacting multiple people to get a refund but they were unable to help. What a shitty thing to do.

In July my bf, son and I went to the Eyes to the Skies fest. In passing the SimplyFly booth, they…read morewere offering 30min lessons for $75. Groupon had them for a different company for twice that much. And I was looking to surprise my bf, because in conversation he'd mentioned that's something he wanted to check off his bucket list and do. So, I purchased the deal for $75. Can I say that the staff at the fest was so friendly and nice, took the time to answer any questions we had. Fast Forward to this past Friday (my bf's scheduled pilot lesson) We were late by a few minutes but had called along the way and they were ok with it. Once, we arrived, everyone was just awesome, very nice, and polite and most of all excited. After a few mins, my bf met his instructor and we walked outside to where the planes were. The instructor gave us a quick tour of the plane and information on it, all very interesting. Shortly thereafter, they got ready to take off. Once they landed, the instructor allowed myself and my son to sit in the plane and check out the interior...my bf loved the experience and wants to take more lessons to eventually get his license. I want to now take my 1st lesson with them so I will be booking it soon. I can't rave about this place enough....AMAZING EXPERIENCE, and an AMAZING STAFF!! Can I give this place 20 stars, please?!

Dave is one of the best instructor in the country. He has such a calmness to his tone of voice and…read moreinstructions during the training. Without Dave, we wouldn't have gotten our licenses. We purchased LSA before the training and he didn't even hesitate to instruct us in a different aircraft. If anyone is planning to get their license near Chicago area, this place is a must. Also, if you just want to see / feel how flight instruction is like, then take their introductory flight and/or flight tour of down town Chicago! I would highly suggest to take their introductory flight during the holiday season! Simply fly is simply awesome!

My son received his Private Pilot License from Illinois Aviation Academy in only 2 months in 2019…read more The school worked so hard to make sure he accomplished this goal while providing awesome support, knowledge and care. About 2 years after achieving his private pilot license my son was training at a Part 141 flight school in Long Island, New York and unfortunately we found out they were not training him properly for his instrument rating. This was very stressful because my son only had to complete his end of course to finish with this school. We had to make a decision to leave the New York school because they were not getting the job done. After some praying and thinking we decided to go back where my son started so we called the owner Robert at Illinois Aviation and explained the New York situation and asked if they could help my son complete his instrument rating end of course. They immediately came up with a plan to get my son completed in two weeks under Part 141. I knew this was going to be a little challenge because my son could only transfer a certain amount of his credits to Illinois Aviation, however the owner, the chief pilot and instructors were ready to get the job done. They started training my son from the moment he arrived off his plane from New York in June 2021. They had an awesome plan that worked so well my son was able to get his Instrument Rating in 9 days!! My son came back home with so much more confidence in himself because of their training and support and I can't thank them enough!! What is priceless to me besides the training is the support, the people and the care they provide because good support is definitely needed during training. Thank you Illinois Aviation for all that you do! I only wish you could duplicate your school around the country. If you are considering a flight school even if you are not living in Illinois it is so worth having your training completed there. Wish you all the best with your training!!

I was looking for that perfect birthday gift for a friend. You know the one, where everyone…read morewonders, "Why didn't I think of that?". So after considering all the options for this special guy (everything from sports memorabilia to electronics) I finally decided on a gift that would put his head in the clouds. That's right! Airplane rental! Now, of course, it helped that he is a licensed pilot so that part was taken care of. But I had to find an airport and someplace that would rent him a plane- and the kind of plane that he knows how to fly. Enter Illinois Aviation Academy. They are located out at the Du Page airport and rent about 6 different types of airplanes, from Arrow to Cesna, Piper to Diamond. Since an Arrow was what I was looking for, my search was over. And the even better news is that they have licensed instructors that will do the pre-flight approval. Prices are in line with other places with the Arrow going for $165 an hour (wet) with the pre flight coming in at around $65. It was also nice to see it was a new plane (2004). This is a well run place with the school located at one end of the hanger, and for the more experienced pilots, the lounge and preflight room are like being in a nice club somewhere. And the lucky part? My friend wanted to take me with him when he went flying and so we were off for a picnic lunch in another state soaring over the lakes and trees. And all I could do was marvel that you can rent a plane almost as simply as you can rent a car. Talk about a perfect day! Not for everyone- but if you are looking to rent a plane- give Illinois Aviation Academy a call. And your head can be in the clouds too!

Our son has been going to EduCare for almost a year, and we're extremely happy with their daycare…read moreservices. It's incredibly hard to leave your baby with anyone, but watching my little guy make friends, hug his teachers, and run into the classroom each day to begin playing reassures us that he's in the right spot. We also appreciate the blend of new and old school: EduCare is screen-free but encourages growth through STEAM curriculum. I've already recommended EduCare to my friends with kids!

This is an absolutely wonderful daycare! My daughter has been here for a year and I am so thankful…read morefor the care she receives. The staff are so kind, loving, and really make an effort to accommodate any and all of my requests. Miss Sonia & Mr. Robin have been the owners for almost 2 years, but they seem to have done a wonderful job taking over. Miss Kim was the original owner, but is still the director there. My daughter loves Miss Kim, Miss Sonia, Miss Jen, & Miss Carol. The highlight of my day is getting pictures of my daughter and getting her report card at the end of the day. Their hours are huge to me, because I work long hours sometimes. The price is so reasonable for the area as well. I definitely recommend this place!

THE BEST PLACE TO GET DRIVING LESSONS!!!!! Just wanted to…read moreexpress my appreciation to you all. I took lessons with Teri and she is super! I was nervous about driving and not only did she teach me the rules of the road but also how to stay calm and drive safely! With her knowledge and support my driving test WAS A BREEZE!!!! I would like to thank you for all that you do !!!!!! thank you!!!

I Highly Recommend!…read more I've had nothing but a wonderful experience with Greenlight Driving School in Batavia. Jordan, the instructor, truly goes above and beyond for his students. He's patient, calm, and explains everything in a way that makes you feel confident and supported behind the wheel. You can tell he genuinely cares about helping his students become safe, skilled drivers not just rushing them through lessons and always gives you feedback. Every session has been professional, encouraging, and honestly just a pleasant experience overall. If you're looking for a driving school that actually invests in you and takes the time to make sure you feel comfortable, Greenlight Driving School is the place to go!

I couldn't find a review page for AM Air Service (also at Schaumburg Airport) on Yelp so this will…read morehave to do since Chris Bachman, the man behind Bachman Aero, runs AM Air Service as well. The difference between the introductory helicopter flight in Bachman Aero and AM Air Service is the kind of helicopter you fly. With AM Air Service, you get to fly a Hughes 369A which can hold 3 people plus the pilot, whereas the helicopter used in Bachman Aero is a Hughes 269 and can only hold 1 person besides the pilot. I did the AM Air Service's 30 min flight session which cost $375 whereas if I had done the Bachman Aero one, it would've cost around $150 (a lot of groupon ads for this one). The reason why I did the AM Air Service one was because I am in the middle of creating a movie and wanted shots of me flying a helicopter. And AM Air Service was the only one that let me bring a passenger along (you can ONLY bring just 1 other passenger even though there's room for 2 in the back...probably has to do with safety regulations). So I flew the helicopter in the front while my brave girlfriend did a fantastic job at holding the GoPro cam with her dear life getting the best angle shots. Now for the actual experience... We arrived about 15 mins late (which I felt really bad about since the directions tell you to arrive 15 mins early) but Chris Bachman, our pilot was super chill about it! Right away, I knew that this was going to be a really pleasant experience. Chill people are the best. It took us only 2 mins after arriving at the airport to park the car, and get inside the helicopter! Chris sat next to me up front and explained all the controls and dials. Then he started the engine and within minutes, we were airborne! And holy crap, it was sensational. Pure joy. Oh yeah, and might I remind you all the doors were open, so when the helicopter did sharp turns, your seatbelt became your best friend. After a several minutes of further explaining the controls, Chris told me to take the controls and I flew it (with some difficulty at first) over a highway and past some of the most peaceful and affluent neighborhoods I've seen. You think that it's easy to control a helicopter until you actually have to do so. The control is extremely sensitive and will definitely take time to get used to for a lot of us. But this just added to the experience. Not going to lie, but I felt really cool talking on the headset and following a highway down below me. Felt like I was reporting a highway chase. After flying for about 25 mins, we made our way back to the airport and land gracefully. He asked us if we had any questions and after a little more talking, we were on our way back home. All under an hour! It was definitely one of the coolest (if not the coolest) things we had in our life. Chris Bachman really knows his stuff and makes sure you have the best time while you're there. So if whoever is reading this wants to fly a helicopter, Chris Bachman is definitely your guy! If you have a little more money to spend or just really want to share this experience with a friend, then I suggest going to http://www.amairservice.com/introductory-helicopter-flight-lessons-and-rides and calling the number at the bottom of the page to request your flight. You're going to have a blast! OH, and if you're going to take a friend, have them record the whole thing. It'll be worth it.

Is this business closed? I called and left TWO more messages this past week and still have not…read moregotten a call back.

BCS opened earlier this year. It's a studio with great instructors in the areas of voice, various…read moreinstruments, acting, dance, yoga and production. It's open to all ages. This summer BCS will host its first workshops for students. The young, energetic instructors are wonderful with kids. Rates are very reasonable for the quality of education.

I would give more stars if I could. Very friendly staff. A lot of artistic education to offer…read more Clean studio with positive quotes. Positive vibes and organized visions. Very well put together. A great place for the youth of today to focus on the Performing Arts!

Absolutely amazing flight with a nice instructor. Such a wonderful experience. Absolutely worth it…read more Wil definitely do it again. Thank you.

I booked a discovery flight with CityWings at Pilot Pete's as a birthday gift for my husband, and…read moreoverall it ended up being a really memorable experience. Our reservation was scheduled for 4:00 PM, and when we arrived there was a sign outside instructing guests to call or text a phone number upon arrival. I immediately sent a text and waited, but after about 10 minutes I still hadn't received a response. I then tried calling the number multiple times with no luck. By this point, I was getting a little concerned because there wasn't anyone around to check us in or let us know what was going on. Thankfully, a kind gentleman nearby offered to walk across to one of the airport buildings to ask about our reservation. Shortly after, Victoria came out to greet us. She was incredibly sweet, apologetic, and explained that they hadn't realized we were waiting. Unfortunately, by that point it was already around 4:30 PM. Despite the rough start, Victoria completely turned the experience around. She was knowledgeable, professional, and took the time to explain everything thoroughly. She made us feel comfortable and excited about the flight. One of the coolest parts was that she even let my husband take control of the aircraft for a bit, which made the experience even more special. A few things to know before booking: the Discovery Flight is around $100 and only accommodates two people--the instructor and one guest. If you're planning this as a gift, keep that in mind. My biggest complaint was the communication. Ironically, the phone number I had been texting and calling didn't return my call until around 6:00 PM, after the flight was already over and I was practically home. That was definitely disappointing and something I think could be improved. That being said, the actual flight experience was fantastic and made for a unique birthday gift. Everyone we interacted with was friendly and professional. There was another flight company across the airport that appeared to have a more traditional reception area and staff available on-site, although it was significantly more expensive. It may be worth researching both options depending on the experience you're looking for. Overall, I would absolutely recommend CityWings for anyone interested in a discovery flight. Just make sure to confirm your reservation and arrival instructions beforehand. Thanks to Victoria, what started as a frustrating experience ended up becoming a birthday memory we'll always remember.