D14 Aviation: Flight School in Monee, Illinois

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Location: Monee, Illinois
School Type: Local flight school
Training Focus: Pilot training
Google Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)

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Hours

Monday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

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What Students and Pilots Say

★★★★★ 1 year ago

I was given a discovery flight, as a birthday gift. I was beyond excited. Setting up my flight with Chris was so easy, I was stunned. On the day of. The airport was very busy. But the guys from D 14 were ready and waiting. I met Chris, Justin, the pilot i would fly with, and Patrick, and instructor. I couldn't wait to be airborne. After a preflight and brief introduction to the awesome airplane we would be flying…
Jack Benimble via Google

★★★★★ 1 year ago

D14 is not only a top notch aviation school, it feels like a close knit family. Everyone from the owner Chris, my instructor Anthony and every other instructor or employee I have met has been welcoming and encouraging on my aviation journey. They all make it clear that they want you to succeed. Anthony is extremely knowledgeable and is tactful in how he approaches his teaching style . Safety and your success is his t…
Jimmy via Google

★★★★★ 1 year ago

D14 is an awesome flight school & Anthony has been an amazing instructor. I am working on learning all the fundamentals about flying & getting real life experience flying in different planes. I would definitely recommend D14 Aviation & Anthony for anyone interested in pursuing this as a career or just wanting to get their private pilots license as a hobby.
Jegerton7 via Google

★★★★★ 1 year ago

I did my Private Pilot training at D14 and every aspect of my experience there has exceeded my expectations! The airplanes are well cared for and the instructors truly care about your success. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to start or continue their flight training!
Hannah via Google

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Planning Your Training Here

Planning training at a local school like D14 Aviation trades the academy's speed for flexibility and often meaningfully lower total cost. The pay-as-you-fly model keeps your money in your control, and training two to three lessons weekly around work is the proven rhythm, enough frequency to retain skills without the academy's all-in schedule. The variable to manage is momentum: local-school students who succeed book standing lesson slots, fly year-round, and treat ground study as homework rather than something that happens at the airport. Ask about aircraft scheduling depth, instructor availability on your target days, and examiner wait times in Monee, the three friction points that stretch part-time timelines.

What Flying in Illinois Teaches You

Illinois splits between Chicago's dense, professional airspace and downstate's open farmland practice areas, a combination that produces well-rounded radio-confident pilots. Midwest fronts supply genuine instrument weather in every season.

How to Evaluate D14 Aviation on Your Tour

Every school on this directory gets the same advice from us, because the fundamentals don't move. Walk the ramp and count how many aircraft are down for maintenance. Ask how many lessons a week they can actually schedule you, and how far out the booking calendar runs. Ask for first-attempt checkride pass rates and how long students wait for an examiner. And keep your money in your control: pay as you fly, or in small blocks with clear refund terms.

Then weigh the location itself. Training in Monee means building your early hours in Illinois weather and airspace, and both become part of your airmanship. Our school-selection guide covers the full vetting checklist, and the financing page maps scholarships and loans that apply at schools like this one.

Common Questions About Training at D14 Aviation

How long would my training take here?

Part-time students flying two to three lessons weekly typically earn a private certificate in six to twelve months and a commercial certificate in two to three years, with pace set by your calendar and the weather. Consistency decides everything: standing lesson slots beat sporadic bursts by months.

What will it cost, and can I get help paying?

Get D14 Aviation's current rates directly; published numbers age fast in this industry. Nationally, plan on $80,000 to $120,000 from zero time to commercial certificates before instructing pay starts offsetting costs. Our financing guide maps the loans, scholarships, and airline cadet programs that apply here, and several scholarship cycles go undersubscribed every single year.

How should I arrange a visit?

Call ahead and ask for a tour on a normal training day, not a quiet one. Use the directions button above to plan the drive to Monee, arrive early enough to watch ramp operations, and bring the vetting checklist from this page. A school proud of its operation will show you everything; hesitation is itself an answer.

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