Chicago Executive Flight School

★ 5/5 · a month ago

Jacob was our instructor for this experience and he was so calm and patient with us. Helped us understand every small detail of a plane and we flew over the downtown and northern end. Great experience and views. Watch out for the weather when you book!

Vikram Bharadwaj

★ 5/5 · a month ago

I had a discovery flight on a Cessna 172 as a gift, and honestly, I didn’t expect it to be this amazing.

What surprised me the most is that I was actually able to control the airplane myself for most of the flight. That feeling is just unbelievable.

My instructor, Ryan Horvath, was fantastic. You can truly see his passion for flying and teaching. He explained everything clearly and made me feel comfortable the e...

Illya Scherban

★ 5/5 · 2 months ago

I did a discovery flight lesson with Dan and it was awesome! I’ve been interested in lessons for a long time, and it was the perfect intro. He does a great job of walking through everything in detail but also making it fun! He also made the time to go over any questions and explain anything I wanted to know more about. Now I can’t wait to sign up for some more! Definitely recommend booking an intro lesson with Dan...

Jake S

★ 5/5 · 3 months ago

Awesome experience. This was a surprise birthday gift. Jakob was an amazing instructor who explained everything clearly, answered questions, and set expectations (and nailed our landing at PWK). A great first exposure to the world of flight.

Micah Fishman

★ 5/5 · 9 months ago

CFI: Ryan Horvath

As a working parent over 50, I never expected flight training to become more than a hobby — but my experience with Ryan Horvath and Chicago Executive Flight School has truly transformed it into a lifelong passion.

Ryan’s patience and passion for aviation are unmatched. He’s not just focused on checkrides or hours — he’s dedicated to building safe, confident pilots. He’s the only instructor who ...

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