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Lesson Packages Info...
Why choose Hang Glide Chicago?
  • We are the closest Hanggliding School and Airpark to Chicago, Peoria, Champaign-Urbana, and the surrounding area.  We are also the easiest field to reach, just 4 1/2 miles off of I-57.
  • Safety is our NO.1 priority.
  • Our aircraft are maintained on site.
  • Our tug pilots are also hang glider pilots and understand your needs.
  • Our tug pilots are the best in the area.
  • Never a yearly association or "club" fee.
Equipment and Money

All lesson plans include use of all equipment required, are upgradeable so you can take a taste before you decide if you want it all. Student and group discounts are available.

What are our credentials?
Certified and Experienced Staff
Each instructor has undergone extensive training and is certified by the United States Hang Gliding Association. Our instructors have been flying for more than 10 years on average.
What do I wear?

It is always a good ideal to come prepared for cooler temperatures up in the air. It is advisable to bring these items when you come out:
- Sweatshirt
- Pants
- Sneakers (without and open face)
- Gloves

Where and When?

Give us a call we're close to Chicago and less than an hour from most Western suburbs. Click on "Contact Us" for complete directions.  You don't have to wait for the weekend and drive 2-3 hours out of state to take your lessons.

Come on out week nights after a long day at work and enjoy some country hospitality. There are several excellent restaurants on the way to HGC in Kankakee, Bradley, Bourbonnais, Chebanse, and Clifton, IL.

If you have more time, spend the night in one of several camping sites nearby or on the field.

Just give Joe a call to schedule a lesson or series of lessons!

Recent Solo Pilots from Hang Glide Chicago!  -  How About Adding Your Name to the List Below ???
Shane Van Ettan September 1999
Joe Yobbka May 2000
Mark Perna May 2000
Nate Hatcher June 2000
Joey Cirri July 2000
Margaret Siolorowicz July 2000
Dan Dugan July 2000
Jeff Little July 2000
Ian Morris August 2000
Rupal Safaga August 2000
Dragan Milovanovic September 2000
Rick Sabatini October 2000
Jet Lyn October 2000
Jim Schadt October 2000
Mark Kane May 2001
Darek Kozuch June 2001
Scott Hanks June 2001
Bob Gorman July 2001
Jerry Banister July 2001
Mike Buechler July 2001
Patrick Dow July 2001
John Brennan August 2001
Keith Nelson November 2001
Wes Schield November 2001
Thom Brooks May 2002
Dave Brumbach June 2002
Ken Valasek July 2002
Jaroslaw Rusiecki July 2002
Robert Benyi September 2002

Jacek Wietecha

September 2002
Maciej 'Mac' Makowiecki April 2003
Allen Gibson June 2003
Mike Vankuiken July 2003
Rick Henry July 2003
Jim Pirman July 2003
Todd Anderson July 2003
Lukasz Grzyb August 2003
Greg Wilhelmi October 2003
Dave Havranok October 2003
Don Lukos October 2003
Anca Neciu October 2003
Eduardo Ponton October 2003
Brian Eams May 2004
Dan Muth June 2004
Eric Reyes June 2004
TB Szollosi June 2004

DJ Kautz

September 2004

Terry Welsh September 2004

Aivaras Grigaitis

October 2004

Andy Dalog November 2004
Jeffrey Leensvaart May 2005
Brandon McCarty June 2005
Nathan Martin June 2005 
Leonardo Silvestri July 2005  

Bob Brutvan

August 2005

Dustin Waller August 2005

Julie Johnson

August 2005