Whether you want to pursue a career as a pilot or merely want to make good on a lifelong dream of learning to fly, Blue Skies Flying Services is right for you.  We fly well maintained, modern equipped aircraft and we have experienced certified flight instructors ready to fulfil your goals into reality.

We pride our flight school in being convenient, fun, and easy to learn.  You earn your pilot certificates on your schedule and as your budget and time permits.  We believe in paring you with the “best fit” instructor so you can learn how you learn best.

We offer Introductory Flight Lessons for those wondering what flight training and small private aircraft are about.  An Introductory Flight Lesson is not just a ride in an airplane, but a true hands-on experience.

You will be involved with the pre-flight of the aircraft, use of checklists, and post-flight debriefing.  This flight can be “logged” flight time if prior to the flight you provide us with proof of citizenship via a passport or birth certificate.

• You’ll spend time in the classroom with one of our Certified Flight Instructors as part of a pre-flight briefing to discuss the plan for the flight. They will explain the process of getting your pilot license, cover the basics of flight training and what you can expect, and answer any questions that you might have.

• You’ll then head out to the airplane, conduct the pre-flight inspection with your instructor, and embark on a flight around the area learning the basics. The flight will last approximately 45 minutes.  You will sit in the pilot’s seat and will fly the plane yourself with the help of your instructor.

• After the flight, the instructor will go over any questions you might have about the flight or other aviation topics that you might be interest in – career options, flying as a hobby for recreation, and more.

Can I Bring A Guest?

The flight lesson is for one student in the pilot’s seat, but you can bring a backseat guest in most cases. If you’d like to do that, please let us know when scheduling so we can plan accordingly.

Call To Schedule

To schedule your flight, call us at 815-356-8121. We’re available seven days a week, in the daytime and evenings.

Availability varies but we can usually accommodate your schedule with a few days of advance notice. You can plan on approximately two hours at the airport.

What Do I Need To Bring?

• A Photo I.D.
• Birth Certificate or Passport – only if you desire to log your Introductory Flight Lesson.
• A Form of Payment – Credit Card or Debit Card.
• Signed Liability Release Form for each participant.

What About Weather?

Safety is our top priority, and we also want you to have a great experience. So, we want to fly when the weather is good.

If the weather for the day isn’t going to cooperate on the day of your flight, we’ll call you to reschedule. Please also feel free to call us anytime.