Pilot Flight Training Courses - Lake in the Hills, Illinois

Peter S.

I got my Private Pilots License and my Instrument Rating from Pilot Flight Training Courses. Joe will not let you down, especially with all of the years of experience he has being a flight instructor. He has always gone above and beyond for his students and will make sure you understand and hold onto everything he teaches you. His airplane has all the bells and whistles you could want and he religiously maintains it. I strongly encourage you to fly with Pilot Flight Training Courses wether you want to learn to fly or just to rent his airplane!

Dorota T.

Even though there are flight schools closer to where I live, it was definitely worth going extra distance to train with Joe. Joe is a very dedicated teacher, tough where he needs to be, never letting you settle for less than perfect. He wants you to progress in your training and pass your check ride on the first try. Training is very structured. Joe has developed his own comprehensive training curriculum, complete with his own video training, all available to his students at no extra cost. Videos are excellent, easy to understand explanations of the material for the entire course. Joe is also very flexible and accommodating as far as scheduling of lessons. Joe has a passion for flying, loves to teach, and has a heart to care about getting you through the finish line. Thanks Joe!

Austin W.

Joe is a breath of fresh air!

I've trained at 2 other schools while getting my VFR and it was a nightmare. From instructors only worried about logging hours so they can get their 1,500 hour requirement to apply to the airline, to planes that are literally falling apart, to no centralized programs, it took way longer than needed. Other instructors even stretched out the training on purpose to get as many hours out of each student as possible, not caring that it cost the student more money!

I switched to Joe at Pilot Flight Training Courses on recommendation from a couple of people, and I was, and continue to be, immensely impressed.

Joe has a tailored program to help you become a safe and proficient pilot. Everything has a purpose, makes sense, and helps get you to the next level. He isn't going to the airlines, and has no intention of leaving you behind. He is there for you the entire way through.

The planes available are in tip-top shape. One is even full glass cockpit with autopilot! This allows you to learn on the latest technology and become comfortable with the latest and greatest in tools available to you.

You'd think all of this would cost way more, but it doesn't. Joe is fair and charges a fair price.

All in all, I've fallen in love with flying again! The lessons are enjoyable, knowledge-packed, and teach you to be a better pilot every day. Be smart, go with Joe!

Justin

Joe is a great instructor - one who truly takes pride in his craft and his students success, something that unfortunately has become harder and harder to find these days!

Be prepared to be challenged and held to the highest standard, but know that he will never put you in a position to fail.

By the time you get signed off, you will not only be able to pass your checkride, but you will be a safe and proficient pilot - something far more important.

It was a pleasure to work with Joe on my IFR rating and I would recommend him to anyone who is willing to put in the effort to go beyond the “minimums” and take their flying to the next level.

Daniel B.

Joe has over 8000 hours of flight experience, he is a good pilot and even better instructor. Joe holds a high standard for his students and in turn creates safe aviators. Joe as well has a fountain of knowledge and arguably his best attribute as an instructor is his ability to articulate and expand on ground knowledge so that difficult concepts become easy to understand. The Piper Warrior for the school is well maintained and a fun plane to fly!

Ion S.

I came to Pilot Flight Training Courses to finish up an instrument rating I'd started 12 years prior and eventually gave up due to my frustration with the lack of structure and professionalism at that training facility. I've tried one other facility prior to committing to Pilot Flight Training Courses and it was a similarly frustrating experience. Calls upon calls just to try to get on the schedule. With Joe, it has been a completely different experience - every lesson has been on time, properly scheduled and per proposed curriculum. Getting on the schedule is very easy. There is also not much tolerance for sloppiness and lack of preparation on the student's side - you have to come prepared and do your homework. The training is very methodical and aims to exceed the ACS standards. I will be continuing on to a different rating at this facility and would highly recommend it to other prospective students.

Charles O.

Joe helped me get my instrument rating! Best flight instructor I have ever worked with. Joe provided a great structured curriculum and was always available to answer any questions I had. Joe provides a more personal experience that you just don’t find at other schools. All around great experience and highly recommend.

Marcin ?. S.

World class instruction. I had the opportunity to fly with both Joe and Tim who are simply the best instructors that I had to date. Why? For me it was the efficient teaching styles that they have and the amount of quality instruction I received in every lesson, which in my mind is good value. The amount of knowledge gained per dollar is unbeatable. Use each lesson wisely here and you'll walk away a better pilot every time.