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Training Program

Instrument Rating

14 CFR 61.65 · Instrument ACS

Fly safely and confidently in the clouds — rigorous, scenario-based training built toward a real-world IFR ticket.

What You'll Train

Building Toward the Checkride

Instrument Flying Fundamentals

Attitude instrument flying, partial panel, and unusual attitude recovery.

IFR Communications & Procedures

Departures, arrivals, and ATC clearances in IFR conditions.

Navigation & Holding Patterns

Entries, timing, and course intercepts, flown to standard.

Approaches

Precision and non-precision approaches to ACS standards.

FAA Knowledge Test

Otherwise known as the written exam, a score of 70% or higher is required before the checkride.

Checkride Prep

Ground and flight test prep with mock checkrides before the practical test.

Pricing

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Aircraft Rental (dry) $100+ /hr
Instructor Time $65 /hr
Written Test Fee $175
Checkride Fee (DPE-set) TBD
Home flight simulator cockpit with a lit instrument panel and multi-screen visual display

Simulator Access

Simulator Access for Instrument Training

  • Holding Patterns & Procedure Turns
  • Precision & Non-Precision Approaches
  • Partial Panel & Unusual Attitude Recovery
  • IFR Departure & Arrival Procedures