Expect the Best... Fly the Best
State-of-the-art computerized network software is used to scheduling aircraft and instructors by internet or phone, 24 hours per day. Our service requires no special hardware or software. Many pilots utilize this service using nothing but a standard telephone. Internet access provides fast, efficient scheduling.
24 hour Aircraft Scheduling Service
Signature, a full-service fixed base operator on the field provides fuel, lubrication and flightline services, seven days a week for Club aircraft. Other services include hangar ramp service, pilots lounge, pre-flight facility, and 1st Class flight training board-room.
SIGNATURE - 1st Class FBO Facilities
Professional flight instruction is the Leading Edge Flying Club specialty... We offer complete and comprehensive training, designed for the pilots demanding the best in their instructor, themselves, and the aircraft. A proven curriculum with several decades of instruction experience provides the foundation for a safe, well-trained pilot.
Professional Flight Instruction
CHICAGO EXECUTIVE Airport
Technologically Advanced Aircraft
A Flying Club for Pilots that Expect Excellence
and know the value of Excellence...
Lou Wipotnik has earned his Master CFI designation for the 6th time, and was the 1996 National CFI of the Year. In addition
to holding the Master CFI designation continuously since 1998, Lou has taught for several distinctive flying schools during his aviation
career and has logged over 13,000 hours as PIC during his 50 years as a pilot. Lou also serves in the Civil Air Patrol, flies Young
Eagles, and is a FAASTeam Representative (formerly known as, safety counselor) for the FAA's DuPage FSDO.
Michael MELTON, CFI, CFII, MEI;
about:email mikemelton13@yahoo.com
Mike has been a pilot since 1987 and a flight instructor
since 1990. He has trained pilots for the Private, Instrument, Commercial, CFI, and CFII certificates/ratings. Mike also serves the
DuPage FSDO as a FAASTeam Representative and is on the faculty of Northeastern Illinois University.
John PAULY, CFI, CFII;
about:email
jnpauly234-flying@yahoo.com
John Pauly returns to his flying roots at Palwaukee
Municipal Airport, where he took his first flight
as a student in 1966. While providing his extensive pilot instruction expertise to students and member pilots at the Leading Edge
Flying Club, he also instructs students at the oldest flying club in the USA, located in northern Lake County, Illinois.
Albert
ZORN, CFI, CFII;
about:email albertzorn@aol.com
Albert began his flying and became an instructor at Chicago's Midway Airport
(KMDW). He has been a pilot since 1997 and a flight instructor since 2001. Albert trains pilots for the Private, Instrument,
and Commercial certificates/ratings, and specializes in efficient Biennial Flight Reviews and Instrument Proficiency Checks. Albert
trains using Jeppesen materials and enjoys preparing pilots to operate in high-traffic environments where excellent communication
skills and wake turbulence awareness are critical.
Tim RYLKO, CFI, CFII;
about:email trylko5532@aol.com
Tim is an experienced
pilot working toward his ATP rating. Tim provides primary flight instruction and provides efficency checks for member pilots
at the Leading Edge Flying Club. Tim provides a unique personal one-on-one learning experience that prepares his students
with flight experiences and skills that makes for safe and knowledgable pilots.
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