Stick & Rudder is the best place around to fly

Stick & Rudder Flying Club is one of the oldest flying clubs in the United States we are celebrating our 75^th year in 2023. Located at Waukegan Airport (KUGN), the club has been operating continuously since 1948. We offer outstanding flight training and aircraft rentals to club members at affordable rates.

As a not-for- profit club, we strive to keep our dues, flying rates and instructor fees reasonable. Hourly rates are “wet” meaning gas is included as we maintain our own 10,000 gallon fuel tank and purchase fuel in bulk. Another additional benefit of flying at Stick & Rudder – we carry a $1,000,000 smooth insurance policy which will cover you and any passengers while flying our aircraft. No need to purchase renter’s insurance.

We own our fleet of four Cessnas – a 172N model, a 172P model and two 172S models. The P and S models are IFR equipped and have Garmin GTN 650 IFR GPS units and Garmin 345 ADS-B in/out transponders. The 172N has a 180 HP upgrade and a Garmin GTN 650. Both 172S models have Garmin G5 HSIs and Garmin G5 AIs. One 172S,172WF, also has a GFC 500 dual axis autopilot, making it a TAA (technically advanced aircraft) certified for commercial training. We have a Redbird TD2 Desktop Flight which is FAA certified and can be used to log time for instrument training and currency and as a teaching enhancement for private pilot training. Our clubhouse and hangar facility offer a comfortable place for ground instruction and an ideal setting to spend time talking and “hangar flying” with other member pilots and instructors. Our experienced instructors are always available to offer advice and assistance for student and seasoned pilots alike. The clubhouse is wi-fi equipped and we host many social events throughout the year including holiday parties, poker runs, an annual summer picnic and spot landing contest as well as other get- togethers and impromptu barbecues.