# Event Details - **Event Name**: Shadow a Pilot | Illinois Aviation Academy - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 04 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue, 04 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: Tour the hangar, explore aircraft, and try simulators in small groups guided by a Certified Flight Instructor at Illinois Aviation Academy.About this EventExplore with a Flight Instructor is a hands-on, small-group hangar experience for those ready to take the next step into flight training.During this event, registrants will be split into small groups and paired with a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) based on their training goals.With your instructor, you’ll tour the hangar, get up-close with training aircraft, and try out flight simulators while exploring how students build skill and confidence throughout training.After you register, our team will call to confirm your attendance and help ensure you’re matched with the best group for your goals.What to expect:Small-group experience led by a Certified Flight InstructorGuided hangar tour + aircraft walk-aroundFlight simulator experience with instructor guidanceQ&A about training paths, timelines, and next stepsInterested in Cargo Pilot Training? Ask our team about the Atlas Cadet Academy!More About The Atlas Cadet AcademyThe Academy trains for 6 certifications and ratings, professional development, immersive Atlas experience, as well as Certified Flight Instructor and high-performance aircraft time building.Throughout the journey, cadets will get to know Atlas Air's dynamic and global culture, both in-person and through an exclusive online community. The Atlas Cadet Academy is in West Chicago at DuPage Airport (KDPA). Part 141 training is provided by Illinois Aviation Academy.*Atlas Cadet Academy terms and availability may be subject to change. Employment and certifications are not guaranteed.https://youtu.be/qcVQoD7JlyA?si=_QcTMPJHhjbLpOEcAbout Illinois Aviation Academy (IAA)Located in West Chicago, IL, at DuPage Airport (KDPA), the Illinois Aviation Academy (IAA) is a part of Spartan Education Group, LLC, and has been training pilots for three decades. Today, IAA's training facility spans 30,000 square feet and houses a fleet of over twenty-five aircraft, including the Cessna 172s and Piper Aztecs. IAA provides FAA-approved Part 141 flight training and is a proud partner of Atlas Air Worldwide. Spartan Education Group also owns Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology and is proud to have trained pilots and technicians for over 95 years.By attending Illinois Aviation Academy events, you understand and agree that Illinois Aviation Academy, anyone acting on behalf of Illinois Aviation Academy, and assigns, shall have the right, where permitted by law, to print, publish, broadcast, distribute, and use in any media now known or hereafter developed, in perpetuity, and without limitation, your portrait, picture, likeness, image, statements about the event, and biographical information for news, publicity, information, trade, advertising, public relations, and promotional purposes, without any further compensation, notice, review, or consent. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/274f1c70-8e2b-11f1-af5a-17ce4ea54341-rimg-w1200-h673-dc182848-gmir.jpg About Atlas AirAtlas Air began operations in 1992. Their founder, the late Michael Chowdry, started by leasing aircraft to other airlines on an Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance (ACMI) contract basis. Atlas Air Worldwide is a global leader in outsourced aviation providing cargo, charter, leasing, and passenger operations. Operating as Atlas Air, Titan Aviation Holdings, and Polar Air Cargo—we move the world forward, bringing over 30 years of expertise to our industries.Atlas Air operates a broad array of aircraft for domestic, regional, international cargo and passenger operations including the world’s largest fleet of 747 freighters. Delivering on promises each and everyevery day, Atlas moves everything from the U.S. military to e-commerce, technology, humanitarian aid, perishables, performers, and sports teams. In doing so, they have developed high-profile, long-term partnerships with all those who turn to Atlas and entrust them to carry them forward.For more information about Atlas Air, visit AtlasAirWorldwide.com - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-chicago/shadow-a-pilot-illinois-aviation-academy/100001994387435507 - **Event Categories**: workshops, performances, sports, art, theatre, entertainment, air-shows - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: 32 W 751 Tower Road, 32W751 Tower Rd - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: West Chicago - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: 32 W 751 Tower Road, 32W751 Tower Rd - **lat**: 41.916071 - **long**: -88.26170719999999 - **full address**: 32 W 751 Tower Road, 32W751 Tower Rd, 32W751 Tower Road, West Chicago, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Shadow a Pilot | Illinois Aviation Academy - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/56fc569234a44b766a8d001ffe573766e09180d20bf9dfdf0d0eb0d40b907073-rimg-w1200-h600-dc191517-gmir.jpg?v=1785012429 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Shadow a Pilot | Illinois Aviation Academy being held? - **A:** Shadow a Pilot | Illinois Aviation Academy takes place on Tue, 04 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Tue, 04 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 32 W 751 Tower Road, 32W751 Tower Rd, 32W751 Tower Road, West Chicago, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Shadow a Pilot | Illinois Aviation Academy? - **A:** Shadow a Pilot | Illinois Aviation Academy is organized by Illinois Aviation Academy. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Shadow a Pilot | Illinois Aviation Academy is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in West Chicago, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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