About the School

SummerSkyz is a premier helicopter flight training school and tour agency based in Illinois. With over a decade of experience, we offer high-quality flight training at affordable prices. Our fleet includes Robinson R22 and R44 helicopters, as well as C...

Training Programs

Private Pilot - Rotorcraft

Develops your skills as a pilot and teaches good risk management techniques. Includes hovering to Emergency procedures and ground training on airport and heliport operations, radio procedures, weather and navigation.

Average Cost
Varies, most complete in 55-70 hours

Instrument - Helicopter

Refines your skills as a pilot to fly in instrument conditions. Includes flying instrument approaches, IFR conditions, and refining radio communication skills.

Commercial Pilot - Rotorcraft

Learn the skills to fly for a living. Includes advanced auto rotations, confined off airport landings, and decision making processes.

Certified Flight Instructor CFI - Rotorcraft

Teaches the required skills to teach other pilots and refine your skills further. Includes developing a wealth of resources for future students.

Certified Flight Instructor - Instrument Helicopter CFII

Refines your skills in the instrument environment. Includes developing lessons for students and preparing to teach skills related to operating in instrument conditions and communicating with ATC.

Quick Info

School Size
Small
Fleet Size
2 Aircraft

Training Fleet

Modern and well-maintained aircraft available for your flight training

Robinson R22 Helicopters
Robinson R44 Raven II Helicopters

Begin Your Aviation Journey

Train with SummerSkyz through modern flight training platform Feathers

Flexible Scheduling
Progress Tracking
Weather Integration
Modern
Digital Flight Training
Simple
Booking & Management
Complete
Training Solution
EASA Compliant
FAA Approved
Cloud Platform