Training Programs
From instrument rating to jet transition — find your path with airline-grade instruction
20-Hour Instrument Rating in AATD
IFR Procedures Taught by the Pros Who Fly Them
Log 20 hours toward your Instrument Rating in our FAA-approved G1000 NXi AATD. We teach the fine details of IFR flying—the kind that separate confident instrument pilots from those just keeping the needles centered.
Duration: 20 hours • 10 lessons • Flexible scheduling
- Custom syllabus tailored to your aircraft type and experience level
- Hands-on Garmin G1000 NXi avionics with GFC 700 autopilot. World Wide navigation database.
- ForeFlight and Jeppesen integration—exactly as in your airplane
Start 20-Hour IFR ProgramAircraft Owner Fast Track IFR Immersion
Your Airplane, Our Airline-Level Precision
Receive flight instruction in your own G1000 or G3000-equipped aircraft through our Fast Track IFR Immersion—a focused, week-long program at your local NYC-area airport. Designed to bridge the gap from simulator to real-world flying and get you truly checkride ready.
Duration: Week-long intensive program
- You're not flying to learn the basics—you're flying to apply them
- This training turns simulator precision into confident, real-world IFR flying
- Instructor availability is limited—our pilots are active airline professionals
Request Custom IFR ProgramRusty Pilot IFR Return
From Time Away to IFR-Ready
Took time away from flying? We'll get you current and introduce you to the modern cockpit. This program blends VFR proficiency work with IFR training—whether you're refreshing a lapsed instrument rating or earning it for the first time since getting your private pilot certificate.
Duration: Flexible—tailored to your experience
- Bridge from old technology from avionics to ForeFlight
- Mix VFR currency work with IFR procedures training
- If you had PPL only: Return to flying + build toward instrument rating
Start Your Return to FlyingInstrument Currency (Dual or Solo)
Stay Proficient, Not Just Current
Stay ahead of the six-month instrument-currency window with structured IFR sessions—solo or with one of our airline pilot CFIs.
Duration: custom (2-3 hours per session)
- Custom IFR profiles designed around NYC-area approaches (FRG, MMU, HPN, and more)
- Complete FAA WINGS activities to stay proficient—not just current
- Recommended every 3 months to maintain sharp, confident instrument flying
Book Currency SessionIPC Preparation
Build Confidence Before Your Checkride
If you've been out of instrument currency for more than 12 months, this program gets you ready before your in-aircraft IPC checkride.
Duration: 2-3 session (2-3 hours per session)
- Train to meet ACS standards for instrument proficiency
- All IPC tasks can be completed in our AATD, except circle-to-land maneuvers
- Note: Circle-to-land must be completed in an aircraft to meet FAA IPC requirements
Schedule IPC PrepInternational Pilots
U.S. Transition & Global Proficiency
For EASA or international pilots transitioning to U.S. IFR procedures, ATC phraseology, or maintaining proficiency in foreign airspace procedures.
Duration: custom (2-3 hours per session)
- Worldwide navigation database enables real-procedure training anywhere in the world using the G1000 NXi
- Practice U.S. IFR procedures and understand U.S. airspace differences
- AATD configurable for single-engine or twin operations
Start International TrainingProfessional Pilot IFR Prep
For Career Pilots & Airline Interviews
Commercial pilots preparing for a new-hire program often find GA flying doesn't match airline expectations. Weak IFR fundamentals or procedural habits can cause candidates to fall behind during training or sim evaluations.
We prepare you before you ever step into an interview or simulator.
Duration: Custom program
- Refine procedural IFR knowledge before the interview or sim evaluation
- Practice multi-crew communication, automation management, and standard callouts
- Close the gap between general aviation IFR and airline operational standards
Prepare for AirlinesBusiness Jet IFR Training
For Aircraft Owners & Single-Pilot Jet Operators
Pilots stepping into turbine or jet aircraft often discover their IFR skills and knowledge can't keep up. You may have the hours, but not the instrument depth or procedural discipline required for advanced aircraft.
We close that gap before you ever set foot in your jet.
Duration: Custom program
- Build the IFR proficiency turbine transition programs assume you already have
- Train in G1000/GFC700-equipped turboprop environments (B200 or Caravan)
- Learn professional procedures, flows, briefings, and automation discipline before type training
Start Jet Training