05/28/2026
Congratulations to Jahan Islam for completing his 1ST SOLO yesterday!
Instructor: Eric Blaha
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We are located at the DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport in DeKalb, IL (DKB) just 60 miles west of Chicago. We are a FAA Part 61 flight school, with highly qualified flight instructors with over 20,000 flight hours. Whether you want to fly for fun or personal business, or fly corporate aviation or an airliner, we have the expertise to guide you to your dream.
05/28/2026
Congratulations to Jahan Islam for completing his 1ST SOLO yesterday!
Instructor: Eric Blaha
05/11/2026
Congratulations to William Jack Herrmann for completing his Private Pilot Checkride today!
Designated Pilot Examiner: Keith McGill
Endorsing Instructor: Grace Kohlert
02/15/2026
Congratulations to Ben Vaughan for completing his 1ST SOLO today!
Instructor: Lorenzo Diaz
02/15/2026
Congratulations to Mitch Hallgren for completing his Commercial Pilot Checkride on Thursday!
Designated Pilot Examiner: Gail Lapook
Endorsing Instructor: Lorenzo Diaz
02/07/2026
Congratulations to Gavin Kuhl Pesek for completing his 1ST SOLO today!
Instructor: Eric Blaha
01/31/2026
We are having a great time at the Chicago Aviation Expo today hosted by the Chicago Area 99’s! Jack (volunteer), Grace (instructor), and Eric (instructor) came out to set up our booth and represent us. Thank you for inviting us to be vendors at this amazing event! Can’t wait for next year!
01/04/2026
Congratulations to Liam Nicklaus for completing his 1ST SOLO today!
Instructor: Eric Blaha
11/24/2025
Hi everyone! Just a friendly reminder that we have NO CLASS ON 11/26. Class will continue on 12/3. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
11/13/2025
Congratulations to William Jack Herrmann for passing his Private Pilot Written!
10/02/2025
Congratulations to Chris Savoree for completing his Private Pilot Checkride on Monday!
Designated Pilot Examiner: Logan Arlis
Endorsing Instructor: Lorenzo Diaz