GET TO KNOW THE SCHOOL
A closer look.
Avel Flight School trains at DuPage Airport in West Chicago, combining airplane instruction, simulator sessions and online, virtual or classroom ground study. Its published pilot sequence covers private, instrument, commercial single-engine and multiengine training, followed by a dedicated CFI/CFII/MEI instructor academy. The school identifies Cessna 172s and a Piper Seneca II as training aircraft. It also offers flight reviews, instrument proficiency checks and discovery lessons. Aircraft-dispatcher and cabin-crew education are separate programs. The private ground-school format includes an in-person examination-preparation component rather than being entirely remote.
DuPage aircraft and facilities
The school identifies Cessna 172s, a Piper Seneca II, simulation and on-site knowledge testing at DPA.
Instructor academy
The dedicated academy offers CFI, CFII and MEI in sequence, with eligibility checks for existing qualifications and experience.
Ground-school attendance
The private ground course allows a virtual option in its first week but requires in-person exam preparation in the second.
Published training options.
The school’s published options are summarized below. Each note explains the training type and what to clarify when comparing the school’s exact course.
Private pilot
A private-pilot training path. Compare the aircraft used, ground-school arrangements and how lessons progress from initial skills to practical-test preparation.
Private pilot ground school
Study and knowledge preparation. Confirm the delivery format, included materials, instructor support and any separate flight-training requirement.
Instrument rating
Training focused on instrument flying, procedures and planning. Compare aircraft and simulator use, scheduling and the preparation expected before flight lessons.
Commercial pilot — single and multiengine
A commercial-pilot training option. Ask which aircraft category, prerequisites, experience-building flights and practical-test preparation are included.
Multiengine add-on
Training in multiengine aircraft. Confirm whether the course is an initial rating, an add-on or a transition, and which aircraft will be available.
CFI
Training in teaching, lesson preparation and instructional flying. Ask which instructor qualification is included and how practice teaching is assessed.
CFII
Preparation for instrument-instruction responsibilities. Confirm the required existing instructor qualification and whether simulator work is part of the course.
MEI
Preparation to teach in multiengine aircraft. Ask about entry qualifications, aircraft availability and the ground and flight preparation included.
Flight review
A review for an existing pilot, tailored to experience and recent flying. Ask how ground discussion and flight activities are planned.
Instrument proficiency check
A proficiency assessment for instrument-rated pilots. Discuss your recent experience and the aircraft or simulator to be used before booking.
Discovery flight
An introductory lesson to explore the aircraft and teaching approach. Ask about flight time, who will instruct you and what the quoted price includes.
Aircraft dispatcher training
Ask the school for the syllabus, entry requirements, training location and complete cost for this specific option.
Flight attendant/cabin-crew education
Ask the school for the syllabus, entry requirements, training location and complete cost for this specific option.
Published offerings are summarized from the school sources below. Confirm the specific course and aircraft when arranging training.
Aircraft & training scope
Aircraft categories: Airplane
Published aircraft models: Cessna 172, Piper Seneca II
West Chicago/DuPage training campus; overseas affiliated schools are not included in this profile.
Published aircraft and course availability can change; request a current written plan.
Training framework & verification
Part 141: Matched to the FAA roster dated 2026-10-19. Confirm the approved course and training location with the school. The workbook does not list individual course approvals or establish training quality.
FAA reference: faa.gov. Confirm the approved course and training location with the school.
PART 141 SOURCE CHECK
FAA roster information.
This listing is matched to the supplied FAA Part 141 roster record. Confirm the approved course and training location with the school; the roster does not list course approvals or establish training quality.
AVEL FLIGHT SCHOOL INC
Doing business as: CHICAGO FLIGHT SCHOOL
Certificate 2E3S138LLocation designator 2E3S
Address as recorded: 3N040 POWIS ROAD, WEST CHICAGO, IL 60185
Use the faa.gov facility dashboard for future cross-reference. The dated record above reflects the FAA workbook used for this directory update. How we check records
TRAINING FIT
Our school review.
Avel may suit students seeking a broad course menu at a towered airport, particularly those comparing pilot and dispatcher careers. Match the delivery format to your location: online access does not mean every ground or practical component can be completed remotely. Instructor-academy applicants should review the school’s recent-experience and multiengine prerequisites. International enrollment and veterans’ benefits are advertised, but individual eligibility, authorization, funding and covered course costs should be confirmed before committing to a timetable.
An AI-assisted editorial assessment of the school’s published information. This is separate from student feedback. We have not attended or inspected this school.
WHAT THE AVAILABLE FEEDBACK TELLS US
Student review evidence.
West Chicago LocalityBiz evidence: Private-to-commercial graduates describe structured ground instruction and supportive instructors; dispatcher students also praise preparation and individual help. Critical comments concern management communication and a language policy. Separately, an introductory-voucher customer reports repeated cancellations and difficulty obtaining a refund response. The different course and customer experiences should be read separately. The directory combines pilot, dispatcher, cabin-crew, and introductory-customer feedback; these self-selected accounts are not a representative pilot-course sample. Confirm current scheduling, total costs, and course completion expectations with recent students at this location.
What reviewers appreciated
- Pilot graduates describe structured ground instruction and supportive teaching. [1]
Concerns reported
- Some comments criticize management communication; one voucher customer reports cancellation and refund-response problems. [1]
How to read this evidence
The directory combines pilot, dispatcher, cabin-crew, and introductory-customer feedback; these self-selected accounts are not a representative pilot-course sample.
Follow up with the school
- Can I speak with recent students who completed this course at this location?
- What are the current booking delays, instructor continuity arrangements, and typical total completion costs?
Read the review sources
- Avel Flight School / Flight Dispatcher School in Chicago, Illinois, USA in West Chicago, IL Third-party source
The directory combines pilot, dispatcher, cabin-crew, and introductory-customer feedback; these self-selected accounts are not a representative pilot-course sample.
AI-assisted summary of the cited material. Public comments are individual experiences; the sample may be small, selective, or dated.
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Questions for Avel Flight School Inc.
- Which course components require attendance at DuPage Airport?
- Which aircraft and simulator are assigned to my certificate stages?
- Do I meet the instructor academy’s recent-experience and multiengine prerequisites?
- What current enrollment, visa or benefit documentation applies to my program?
Sources & listing information.
School facts are compiled from the source material below. Imported record identifiers are retained for traceability and are not presented as proof of current certification.
- School, fleet and facilities
- Course directory
- Private ground classes
- Private Pilot License (PPL) | Avel Flight School
- Commercial Pilot License (CPL) | Avel Flight School
- Instrument Rating | Avel Flight School
- Multi-Engine Add-on | Avel Flight School
- Instructor academy
- Discovery Flight | Avel Flight School
- Dispatcher course
- School website supplied in source recordsSupplied website; not independently rechecked for this import.
- Source-record reference: checkrides.ioReference retained from the supplied spreadsheet; current content not rechecked for this import.
- faa.gov — Find a FacilityFAA pilot-school facility reference. Part 61 instruction is not a separate FAA school certification.
View source record references
2E3S138L
Part_141_Flight_School_Websites (1).csv; faaverifiedp141.xlsx