Schaumburg (06C)

You will find Pilot Pete's (www.pilotpetes.com) located above the FBO on the north side of the runway. They are open Monday to Saturday: 11:00 am - 1:00 am and Sunday: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm. The restaurant is much like what you would expect walking into a TGI Fridays or Chili's, much snazzier than the typical airport fare. It is a great place to take someone new to flying. An easy short flight to impress the novice with an attractive destination.

While you dine, you get a great view of the airport. Keep an eye on your plane just below and watch airport operations from midfield.

Two people can also get a ride in a Waco biplane at Schaumburg courtesy of the Red Baron (www.redbaronrides.com; 847-466-3848).