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Holiday Airways: Training with a Skyward Attitude
Holiday Airways Introduction Holiday Airways, located in Schaumburg, Illinois, offers more than just flight training and a path to the airlines. It's a place where pilots can embark on a unique adventure into the world of classic aviation and truly enjoy the experience. The Origin Founded in October 2020, Holiday Airways is the creation of…
More Than A Runway – Aviation Industry Careers
More than a Runway While pilots often take center stage, the aviation industry offers a variety of professions suitable for individuals with various education levels and backgrounds. The career requirements listed below are for people without prior experience and may vary depending on a person’s educational background. From the meticulous expertise of aviation mechanics to…
Gambit Aviation: Redefining Flight Training with Uncommon Experiences
Gambit Aviation: Redefining Flight Training with Uncommon Experiences Gambit Aviation, located in Aurora Municipal Airport’s lively aviation community, stands out as a unique flight school offering a unique approach to flight training. Committed to demystifying aviation, Gambit empowers pilots to embrace extraordinary flying experiences. With a combination of expertise and accessibility, it serves as a…
Lessons in Turbulence with Anna Roberts
As a young girl with no experience in the sky, Anna Roberts never dreamed that she would one day have a long career of flying. However, a world-changing pandemic and a chance encounter with a book sparked a curiosity that would slowly grow into a passion for flying. In the midst of a world engulfed…
Defying Limits with Marisa Perez
Marisa Perez, a proud alumna of Lewis University, has embarked on a captivating journey fueled by an unbounded passion for aviation. From the tender age of three, Marisa was enamored by the sight of airplanes, a fascination nurtured by the bustling terminals and jets at O’Hare airport. Even when not at O’Hare, she found herself…
Chicago Area Chapter 99’s Annual Aviation Expo
On Saturday, January 27th, 2024, Chicago's Leading Edge participated in the Chicago Area Chapter 99's Annual Aviation Expo. Here, our chapter president, Bailey, crews the Chicago's Leading Edge (CLE) table: The annual safety seminar attracts aviators of all ages who are eager to learn more about safety in aviation. CLE raffled off aviation books and…
Girls in Aviation Day 2023
We had a hugely successful Girls in Aviation Day out at Lake in the Hills Airport! The weather was beautiful and everyone seemed to enjoy the day. The event was sold out to the capacity of 60 girls and we had 48 amazing volunteers. We want to thank our Outreach Director, Colleen, and all our…
Honoring the WASPs 2023
WASP Caryl “Suds” Jones Stortz was honored for her service during WWII by CLE members on Memorial Day 2023. Those in attendance at Kenilworth Churchyard memorial gardens were Outreach Director, Colleen La Plata, Secretary, Sandra Krueger and members Ellie and Abby. We were happy to have Donna and Jessica meet us for the picnic at…
Connecting at WAI 2023
"It is always so inspiring to attend the conference; getting to know fellow chapter members better is just one of the additional benefits." Anna Lightner
Supporting Chicago Area Aviation
"I love that Chicago's Leading Edge is involved in the Chicago area aviation community and supporting the local 99s by participating in their Annual Expo is just one of the ways we demonstrate that." Evelyn Ronceros
Annual Fundraiser & Holiday Party 2022
"We had so much fun painting our pictures of airplanes! Thank you to all the members that made our Fundraiser/Holiday party a success and Pinot's Palette for hosting us!" Janelle Rominski
Newsletter April 2022
Read more about scholarships, upcoming events, and more for April 2022.
