Sport PilotCHICAGO                                                                                  Cushing Field (0C8)   ▪  4076  SR 71  ▪  Newark, IL. 60551  ▪   (630) 390-5024
                            




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ABOUT US

Charles "Bud" Cushing is the proprietor of Cushing Field (0C8). Bud opened the flying school in 1987. He received his Pilot certificate in 1947, and soon thereafter he earned his Instrument, Commercial, CFI, CFII and ATP certifications.  Having a brief stint in Naval ROTC, Bud was offered a job flying for Trans World Airways (TWA). He retired there as one of the most senior ranking Captain's ever with over 41 years of service. Being the aviation enthusiast that he is, Bud purchased land in the town of Newark, Illinois and soon thereafter opened the Flying 'C' flight school at what is now Cushing Field (0C8). Since then Bud has promoted aviation and its' growth by creating and mentoring many general aviation and commercial airline pilots. Truly, one of his passions.

Every person has their own individual pace of learning. The training you receive at Sport Pilot Chicago is geared to get you through the Sport Pilot certification program in the least amount of time without compromising your training quality. Your success in becoming a knowledgeable aviator is dependent upon a few things. Your desire, patience and skill (all of which will be developed with practice and experience) are the keys to your success. Sport Pilot Chicago is committed to providing its students with a safe environment that is conducive to becoming a knowledgeable aviator. Please call to schedule an appointment to visit with us at your earliest convenience. We are looking forward to meeting you and helping you with your Sport Pilot certification achievement.

CONTACT INFORMATION

MAILING ADDRESS

HOURS OF OPERATION
Cushing Field Ltd
4076 SR 71
Sheridan, IL 60551
Email: instructor@sportpilotchicago.com
Telephone: (630) 390-5024
 Mon-Fri  9:00am - Sunset
Sat-Sun 9:00am - Sunset
Closed on Christmas/
New Years Day
 

DIRECTION

FROM THE LOOP FROM THE NORTH
I55 Southbound (27 Miles) TO
SR126 SW (exit 261) (15 Miles) TO
SR71 W (9 Miles)
Pass thru town of Newark
Airport is 1.5 Miles
West of Town on 71
 		 I294 South TO
I55 South (27 Miles) TO
SR126 SW (exit 261) (15 Miles) TO
SR71 W (9 Miles)
Pass thru town of Newark
Airport is 1.5 Miles
West of Town on 71
FROM THE WEST FROM THE SOUTH
SR34(E) to SR126(S) to SR71 W
OR
SR52(E) to SR71(W) (9 Miles)
OR
I80 (E) to SR 52(E) to 71(E)		 I55 Southbound (27 Miles) TO
SR126 SW (exit 261) (15 Miles) TO
SR71 W (9 Miles)
Pass thru town of Newark
Airport is 1.5 Miles West of Town on 71
   


 

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Read an EAA Sport Pilot Magazine article about the Thorp T211
 by Dan Johnson.

 




 
 
Sport PilotCHICAGO                                                                                                  Cushing Field (0C8) ▪  4076  SR 71 ▪ Newark, IL. 60551 ▪ (630) 390-5024
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