Aviation Explorer Post 9

Experience Aviation Firsthand with the Aviation Explorers

Young men and women over the age 14, in Chicago's Northwest suburbs, are invited to join us to experience the thrill of flying and explore the rewards of a career in aviation.

Aviation Explorer Post 9 is a Learning for Life program sponsored by Windy City Flyers, operating out of the Chicago Executive Airport (KPWK) (formerly Palwaukee) in Wheeling, IL.

Our objectives are to:

• Provide a broad look at many of the career possibilities in the aviation industry.
• Provide an opportunity to learn the basic knowledge used by professionals in aviation.
• Provide an opportunity to become as deeply involved in aviation activities as possible, by including programs such as private pilot ground school and familiarization flying.
• Explore firsthand the world of aviation and the principles of flight.
• Investigate all aspects of the aviation industry.
• Learn to care for a plane, keep it maintained, and fly it in a professional manner.

Explore this site to see what we're about. Then join us for one of our meetings to get to know us.

For more information, contact:

• Michael Haupt via E-Mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or by phone at: 1 (847) 736-5812
• Mike Rogers via E-Mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or by phone at: 1 (847) 612-7194

Learn More About Aviation Explorer Post 9 ...

Meet our current Explorers, the adult leaders, and learn more about our program at one of our up coming meetings.  We meet on the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month, from 7:30 to 8:30 pm, at the Airport Office for Chicago Executive Airport (PWK).  Or for more information, download our Aviation Explorer Post 9 Flyer.