Blue Skies Flying Services
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Blue Skies Flying Services is highly regarded, with many students praising the quality of instruction, well-maintained aircraft, and friendly staff. Customers appreciate the professional and community-oriented environment, with some noting that they felt like part of the Blue Skies family. The flight school has received 5-star reviews, with clients consistently highlighting the excellent service and attention to detail.
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About Blue Skies Flying Services
Blue Skies Flying Services, located at Lake in the Hills Airport (3CK) in the northern suburbs of Chicago, has been providing flight training, aircraft rental, and maintenance since 1993. They have been recognized as a top flight school in the Midwest. Blue Skies prides itself on making students feel like part of the family and believes that flying should be fun. They offer flight training programs for Private Pilot License (PPL), Instrument Rating (IFR), Commercial Pilot License (CPL), and Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) and (CFII). Blue Skies operates a well-maintained fleet of single-engine aircraft equipped with modern avionics. They also have an FAA-approved simulator for instrument training. The school has a large retail pilot shop and a testing center. Aircraft rentals are available 24/7. Blue Skies has been in the aircraft maintenance business for over 28 years, servicing both single and multi-engine airplanes. They offer annual inspections, major engine and airframe repairs, aircraft detailing, and tire services. The owner is an A&P and IA and oversees all fleet maintenance. Blue Skies Flying Services operates as a Part 61 flight school, but implements many of the positive elements of Part 141 training. They focus on providing a professional and community-oriented environment for flight training.