A Bristell in cruise flight above open country

Time Building

Efficient, Reliable Hour Building

Golden Wings Aviation provides time building solutions for pilots looking to accumulate hours efficiently and affordably while flying well maintained, modern aircraft.

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$95/hr
Standard
$135/hr
Out of state
Bristell
Glass cockpit
Waukegan
Chicago area

Overview

Built for career bound pilots

Our time building options are designed for pilots pursuing commercial, CFI, or airline career paths. We operate modern Bristell aircraft equipped with glass cockpits, ensuring consistency, reliability, and reduced downtime.

Flexible scheduling and block hour options are available to help pilots build time without unnecessary restrictions. Our program emphasizes safety, availability, and professionalism so you can focus on flying and reaching your hour goals.

Discuss your hours

View over the wing across mountain ridges in flight

Modern, well maintained aircraft
Flexible scheduling
Pay as you go and block options

Highlights

Time building highlights

Modern, well maintained aircraft
Glass-cockpit Bristells, for consistency and reduced downtime.
Flexible scheduling
Fly around your availability, without unnecessary restrictions.
Pay as you go and block options
Fly as needed, or ask about block hours for higher utilisation.
Ideal for commercial and CFI hour requirements
Built for pilots pursuing commercial, CFI or airline careers.

Options

Time Building Options

Compare standard hourly time building with our out of state package for visiting pilots.

Standard Time Building

$95per hour

For pilots already in the Chicago area or arranging their own stay: a simple way to build hours in modern Bristell aircraft with flexible scheduling and professional support.

Modern Bristell aircraft with glass cockpit avionics
Flexible scheduling around your hour building goals
Pay as you go, or ask about block hour options
Chicago area flying: controlled and non-towered operations
Professional support from first inquiry to checkout

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Out of State Package

For visiting pilots

$135per hour

Built for pilots travelling in to fly consistently and make real progress without unnecessary hassle, working toward commercial minimums, a next rating, or simply quality aircraft access.

Aircraft access: glass cockpit avionics and autopilot
Accommodation included, close to the airport
Airport transportation, arrival and departure
Daily breakfast included
Flexible scheduling to maximise your time here

Plan your trip

What to bring

To participate, pilots should be prepared to provide the following.

Pilot certificate
Government issued photo ID
Medical certificate if required for your intended operation
Logbook or proof of flight experience
Renter or checkout documentation as required by the school
Renters insurance

Out of State Package

Stay close to the airport

When you are traveling for time building, you need more than just an airplane. You need reliability, communication, and a setup that makes the trip worth it.

Accommodation Included
Stay close to the airport with arranged housing so you can maximize your flying time and minimize commute.
Airport Transportation
We provide transportation to and from the airport, making your arrival and departure seamless.
Daily Breakfast
Start every morning ready to go. Breakfast is included so you can focus on flying, not logistics.

Plan your trip

Photographs of the arranged accommodation.

The Aircraft

Build hours in a modern Bristell

We operate modern Bristell aircraft equipped with glass cockpits, ensuring consistency, reliability, and reduced downtime.

Gain experience in a dynamic flying environment with controlled and non-towered operations, cross-country opportunities, and real world airspace exposure.