Skill.Aviation                Last Visit: 12.15.2008


Skill is committed to structured, disciplined, and standardized flight training. Our instructors are professional aviators and educators who go through regular rigorous recurrent training. Our equipment is top-notch and impeccably maintained. We employ training methods embraced by airline, corporate, and military training organizations. We have first class facilities and 21st century technology using state-of-the-art training tools. We have quality control in our training. Our customer service is second to none. We want you to evolve into a safe, competent, and well rounded pilot capable of handling any situation with sound judgment and excellent decision making skills. We care!

We're a flight organization based in Waukegan, Illinois
School Type:   Part 61.  

Training Area:   Local.  



Instruction Materials:    Jeppesen and Custom.  

Syllabus:    Jeppesen and Custom.  



Category:    Airplane (Fixed Wing).  

Certificates:    Sport Pilot, Recreational, Private, Commercial, ATP, CFI and CFII.  

Ratings:    VFR, IFR, Commercial, CFI, CFII and Multiengine.  

Class:    Single Engine Land and Multi Engine Land.  

Engines:    Single and Twin.  

Recurrent Training:   Instrument Proficiency Check.  

Type of Curriculum:    Ground School and Self-Paced.  



Technically Advanced Aircraft:   Autopilot.  

Type of Rental:    Students only and Licensed Pilots.  

Type of Airplanes Available:   SportStar Cessna 152, 172, 182RG, Diamond DA20, DA 40, Twinstar  

Aircraft Rental Rates:   $76-295 wet rates  



Training Facilities:    Dedicated Classroom, Lounge, Dedicated Study Area, Flight Planning Area, Lending Library (books, videos, software), Pilot Ready Room and Simulator.  

On-Site FAA Testing:    Written Tests (CATS, Laser Grade) and On-site flight examiner.  

Airport Facilities:    Control Tower, ILS, Pilot Shop and Weather computer terminal.  

Airport Locations (codes):   UGN  



Financial Assistance:   Student Loans.  



Total Instructors:   9  

Foreign Languages:   Spanish  

Awards of Merit:   Gold Seal  



Weather:   Seasonal variations (weather flying, snow, etc)  

More About Us
Skill operates a modern fleet of impeccably maintained aircraft. Our Diamond and Cessna aircraft have the best safety rating of any other aircraft type in their class. Our flight instructors are seasoned professionals who regularly under go rigorous testing and training to hone their skills. Our organization is founded on adherence to safety regulations and sound judgment. Our goal is to make you a safe and competent pilot.


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