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November 2023 by Burt Spencer
Awesome glider flying club!
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December 2022 by Max Ledvods
ScamWe paid 500+$ for a flight, but they are closed... no refund, no response, no answer, no nothing ?
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December 2022 by Montego Bear
Sky Soaring is a glider club for members to fly gliders/sailplanes in the Chicago area. They have instructors who teach/mentor young aspiring pilots (high school and college students). Instructors and mentors teach them how to fly gliders safely. Think of it as additional science, technology and math instruction used in the real world. Students learn about weather, aerodynamics, rules/regulations, etc. They also offer the glider add on rating to pilots who have their airplane or helicopter license. It is really a decently run operation. As mentioned, they allowed the balloon operation to use their airport - just like O'Hare allows Delta airlines to fly from their field but they do not control the balloon operation. The airport is open to visitors and people can purchase scenic flight rides in a glider. Its not a good old boys club since they have pilots of all ages there. Do not read a review from someone who may have not even been there and decide they are a bad organization. Stop by and see for yourself. Also, since Halloween is coming they have one orange glider with a flaming pumpkin decal all ready for the season!
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December 2022 by Don Grillo
Sky Soaring, the glider club, is NOT affiliated with Nostalgia Balloon. They only used the airfield to launch their balloon from.
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December 2021 by Dennis Carrion
Fun experience, great pilots!
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December 2021 by Michael Walsh
Fantastic experience. Wasn't sure what to expect and was a little unsure about the idea. The pilot (Chad) calmed all concerns. Talk about getting up in the world!!! Beautiful, peaceful and a whole lot of fun. DEFINATELY going to be taking the grandkids up next season. Thanks Chad and team. You guys made a very special memory that we will never forget. Also a big thanks for the ground crew taking my wife along to the landing spot with them.
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December 2021 by anto paul
Best ride..ever .. thank you all crew
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December 2021 by Brian Korah
Just went there for the hot air balloon ride and it was an absolutely amazing experience. I highly recommend it!
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December 2020 by Eric Saniewski
Great experience taking a hot air balloon ride! Such a great time.
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December 2020 by De Von Anderson
Great scenes nice staff very friendly you'll think you've known these people for years the way they carry themselves
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December 2019 by Tetiana Blahodar
It was a lot of fun! A hot air balloon ride is one of the best experience in life ! Thank you!
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December 2018 by Sandra Guaccio
Nothing compares to being up in a hot air balloon. The tranquility, beauty and peace!
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December 2016 by Ray Sidzik
Thoroughly enjoyed the glider ride I received for my 75th birthday from my son and his wife. When I pulled the cord in the glider releasing the tow plane, the sensory experience of soaring in the air without engine noise was almost therapeutic. I am still on a "high" the next day. I am ready to "soar" again with my instructor. Don't let age stand in your way!
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December 2014 by A Meyer
What a great place... Lisa - Yes, lots of guys around, but I met several female pilots there as well. I did have to step up to get in line - if you snooze, you loose. I snoozed for a bit until I figured that out. What a great ride - the pilot was professional and experienced, the atmosphere was friendly and I was warmly welcomed once I made it clear that I wanted to fly (go up to the table where everyone was checking in and out before and after flying.) Seems as if they have a lot of people who come out to watch and not fly - I saw a family there enjoying a picnic - kids loving every minute. What a great experience - I will be back for sure.
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December 2013 by Lisa N
Okay if you're a guy. Quite the old boys' club here. Be prepared to stand in the back of the line if you're female whether it's a ride, instruction, or ground school. Males are given preferential treatment here. If you don't have a problem with this, go ahead and spend your time and money here along with these boys behaving badly.
