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There’s nothing we ❤️ more than seeing our instructors achieve their aviation dreams!! And…that’s exactly what Elite’s former CFI Nathan Kuhn is doing by training in an Embraer Jet at Skywest Airlines! We couldn’t be more proud of Nathan, congrats to all your success!!

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A few weeks ago, we mentioned a fun fact about Lake Michigan. It hold true with these photos that our leader Brian took recently. Lake Michigan barely freezes over entirely (especially this winter!). It makes a good effort though!
#lakemichigan #becomeapilot #pilotlife #ice

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At 1st glance this picture might look like the camera was out of focus, but if you notice the ground can be clearly seen. That's because this King Air pilot was flying through cirrus clouds at 23,000' and, at the right moment, these icy clouds refracted the sunlight. #cool

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Are you starting to get sick of the winter, well, not when you're a pilot! The crisp cool air makes for such smooth flights and great views, like this wintry sunset under the wind of our Cessna 172! #cessna172 #becomeapilot #pilotlife #snow #winterflying #eliteflightschool

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Check out this beautiful evening shot looking over the wing of our Piper Twin Comanche taken by our trusty leader Brian. Let's see your #beautyshots! #twincomanche #becomeapilot #pilotlife #snow #eliteflightschool #flightschool #multienginepilot #multienginerating

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Our leader, Brian, sent a few photos showing ice forming over Lake Michigan. Did you know that Lake Michigan is the only Great Lakes that has never completely frozen over? Its come close with as much as 90 percent or more ice-covered 5 times with the last being in 2013-14!

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An airline pilot sent us a pic of this majestic 🏔️ ⛰️ range, which is located about half way between Helena and Billings, MT. Known for its scenic hiking trails and camp grounds, locals say Crazy Peak is where the prairie meets the Rockies and we couldn’t agree more!!

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In the jet age of the 21st century, you don’t see too many hard working turbo props like you did in the 80s & 90s, but this ATR work 🐎 was captured connecting Bozeman, MT to the rest of the 🌎, just like the good ol’ days! #eliteflightschool #pilotlife #becomeapilot

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An old instructor of ours captured this 787 kicking up ❄️ at ORD! Those 76K-lb thrust engines can really move some air, even after touchdown w/ thrust reversers deployed. Imagine the rumbles you’d hear driving under that bridge, no thank you, you can proceed 1st Mr. Dreamliner!

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Check out this breathtaking Chicagoland sunrise our fan captured!! He said it was a very quiet morning at Chicago ATC, it felt like his Falcon 🛩️ was the only plane enjoying the view, and…. now us at Elite!! #eliteflightschool #flightschool #becomeapilot #pilotlife #sunrise

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Are you dreaming about getting away, well, check out this beautiful shot of Longboat Key, FL where one of our fans enjoyed the holidays. We’re glad she made it there considering the "great meltdown of 2022" BUT now it's our turn, right?! #pilotlife #eliteflightschool

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Yes, Travis Harpster is smiling ear to ear standing next to an airplane, and that’s because he just deplaned as captain of this Piper Warrior!! We’d like to congratulate Travis for accomplishing his 1st solo flight, well done sir, or shall we say Captain! #eliteflightschool

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We're PROUD to announce that CFI Daniel Rink recently passed his Multi Engine Checkride!! Daniel is a flight instructor at Dupage Airport and will use his new multi-engine rating at the airlines in near future! So, next time you see Daniel, please tell him congratulations!

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We'd like to congratulate Capt. Alex Paul, of the Civil Air Patrol, on passing his FAA checkride and obtaining his multi-engine pilot license!! We're honored that Alex chose Elite to conduct his training and wish him well on his future endeavors with the CAP and airlines!!

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One more year down! Happy New Year to all our friends and fans! We couldn't have asked for a better 2022 and look forward to seeing you in 2023! Cheers!

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Many people get 😔 when summer comes to an end and the cooler days blanket the sky with stratus clouds, well, not us pilots!! Check out this beautiful sky viewed at 5000’, somewhere over the Land of Lincoln! We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, 👨🏽‍✈️ have the best views!

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Wishing all our family and friends a Happy Holiday! We hope your plans include high altitudes and lots of laughs! We look forward to a wonderful 2023! 🌎✈️🛫🛩 #happyholidays #eliteflightschool #flightschool #becomeapilot #pilotlife #multienginetraining #multiengine

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You might be wondering why Alejandro Telex Jr. is looking cool and confident in front of our Piper Warrior, well, that’s because he just flew this plane, without and instructor!! Alejandro, congratulations on your 1st solo, your Elite family is so proud 🙌 of you, CONGRATS!!

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Big shout out to Owen Reynolds for recently Solo-ing a Cessna Skyhawk for the 1st time!! He’ll be attending SIU next fall, and we look forward to the day when we’re congratulating this ambitious young man for flying his 1st airliner jet!! #eliteflightschool #flightschool

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A shout out is in order for Stephen Harwerth! You may have seen him around IKK as he currently works line service for the airport. Stephen recently started training to become a CFI. While his long tern goals are still being mapped out, we're happy to have him on board with us!