Flight SchoolBased atC77

Poplar Grove Airmotive, Inc.

Poplar Grove Airport is rapidly gaining a reputation for being the airport of choice for aviators in the greater Chicago and southern Wisconsin area. The airport operates with a fun, friendly, neighborhood atmosphere for people who are in aviation for the pure fun of it. Poplar Grove Airmotive operates the airport and its various support services, including a full service FBO, a modern 20,000+ sq.ft.

PPL from
$80
Fleet
9aircraft
VFR days
~240/yr

Programs & Services

Training

Private Pilot

Private pilot certificate program from zero experience through checkride, including ground school and flight training.

Instrument Rating

IFR training covering precision and non-precision approaches, holds, cross-country flight planning, and partial-panel work.

Commercial Pilot

Commercial certificate training including complex and high-performance aircraft time, maneuvers, and cross-country requirements.

Endorsements

Tailwheel

Conventional gear endorsement covering ground handling, crosswind technique, and three-point and wheel landings.

Rental

Aircraft Rental

Rent aircraft for solo flights after completing a checkout with one of our instructors. Wet and dry rates available.

Career Pathway

The path to the airlines — highlighted steps are available here

PPL
IR
CPL
CFI
CFII
ME
MEI
ATP
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Flight Instructor
Instrument Instructor
Multi-Engine
Multi-Engine Instructor
Airline Transport Pilot

Pricing

as of Feb 2026
Introductory Flight
$80

Fleet

J

J-3 Cub

J-3 Cub

1

140

140

1

152

152

1

152

152

1

152

152

1

172

172

1

172S

172S

1

172S

172S

A

Arrow III

Arrow III

Team

11 members
ST
Steve Thomas
President
BT
Blake Thomas
Business Development/Engines
AT
Austin Thomas
Business Development/Engines
NC
Nick Cotter
Airframe Shop
DM
Dave Mitok
Engine Shop Manager
KL
Kelly Lusz
Parts Manager
BM
Bryan Mckiness
Cylinders/Accessories Manager
AF
Andrew Falsetti
Accessory Shop
RS
Ryan Springer
Business Development/Engines
TT
Tina Thomas
Flight School
JT
Jen Thomas
Flight Office Manager

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