Testimonials

Read what our customers have to say about us!

Carl C.

“Just passed my PPL checkride! Couldn't have had a better experience with Windy City! Everyone was incredibly kind, very professional and they've got a great fleet of well maintained Cessnas to boot! I had the privilege of flying with several Windy City CFI's. I would recommend them all!

Additionally, I know things are a little tough with the pandemic were currently dealing with, and flight training definitely has you in close proximity to others. That said, I felt completely safe at all times! Everyone wore a mask and the airplanes were always clean and disinfected.”

Jason S.

“With all that is going on in our world WCA still was able to help me obtain my instrument rating while keeping me and all the other employees safe from the virus. Besides the covid protocol I was also extremely impressed with the amount of knowledge my instructor and chief pilot have obtained through their years in aviation. Every lesson and stage check I left feeling that I learned something new, and each lesson was well prepared and delivered in a way that was easy to understand.

My recommendation to people that choose WCA is to come prepared to every lesson and you will get the most out of that day because there is a wealth of knowledge to be shared.

Overall great experience and lookin forward to applying all I have learned in the near future.”

Dan P.

“I did my Private Pilot training in 2015-2016 here and I still look back on my experience with a positive light. There seemed to be a great culture with both staff and students, and was very comfortable around the office and the hangar. Liz was extremely professional and honest in guiding me into my aviation career. Definitely the premier flight school in the Chicagoland area. Whether you are looking for a discovery flight or flight training, this is certainly the place to go. The airport is an excellent level of sophistication to get your flight training out of-busy enough to learn flying near different types of flight operations, but not too busy where there are consistent departure/arrival delays. Thank you Windy City for all the great times! Would definitely recommend this facility for anyone in the area. It's hard to find this level of quality and diligence in the Midwest. I've flown and instructed in many areas across the country and the standards are very high here. And that sets you up for success for the rest of your career!”

Dani L.

“I bought a discovery flight as a birthday gift for my boyfriend, and it completely exceeded all of our expectations due to our instructor Dan! He was the best, very knowledgeable and excited to share the experience with us. Would highly recommend requesting him! We were able to see several Chicago landmarks including two loops around downtown, Wrigley, the Baha'i temple, northwestern, etc. Thank you for an incredible experience!”

Peter K.

"I have been to several flight schools for training and rental in the last 25 years, both in the US and in Europe. Rarely have I seen a school where customer orientation (friendliness and professionalism) is actually lived all the way from top management to dispatchers to flight instructors. Recommended !"

Zach B.

“Probably THE best experience I have ever had at a flight school all the way from their dispatch to their maintenance facility. The instructors are great, very knowledgeable of the regulations, the fleet is amazing. Who doesn’t like having access to 172s G1000s, 182 G1000, multiple citrus aircraft available for solo rental as well as several twins. All around it’s an awesome place.

Started flying about 11 years ago, probably been through 3 or 4 schools. Never have I seen a maintenance facility who cares more about the quality of the work than just getting it done, out the door, and paid. The fleet is maintained to the highest level I’ve ever seen.

Customer service is top notch. They actually take the time to check in on current students and how the whole process is going with the instructor and the training material that they provide.

If you want to become a better pilot and feel safe in a rental plane when you take your family in, on a trip or whenever you’re just cruising around Chicago, there’s no other place to be.”