FAA WINGS Pilot Proficiency Program
Line Oriented Flight Training (LOFT) scenarios with FAA WINGS credit
What is LOFT?
Line Oriented Flight Training
LOFT scenarios simulate real-world flights from departure to destination, including weather challenges, ATC interactions, and decision-making scenarios used by airlines for recurrent training.
FAA WINGS Credit
Each scenario is available at Basic, Advanced, and Master WINGS levels. Complete with a CFII to earn credit toward your FAA Pilot Proficiency Awards.
Airline Standards
Train with active airline pilots using the same scenario-based methodology used at major carriers. Build decision-making skills, not just stick-and-rudder.
What Is the FAA WINGS Program?
WINGS is the FAA's voluntary Pilot Proficiency Program. Complete activities at your level to earn credits toward a WINGS phase — which can replace your flight review. Our simulator sessions are FAA-accepted WINGS activities at three proficiency levels.
master Level
ATP/CFI ACS
3 credits per session
Airport operations + flight operations + knowledge
Each session earns 3 of 4 credits needed. One Risk Management credit completes the phase.
advanced Level
Commercial ACS
2 credits per session
Flight operations + knowledge
Each session earns 2 of 4 credits needed. Two sessions plus knowledge activities complete the phase.
basic Level
Private Pilot / Instrument ACS
2 credits per session
Flight operations + knowledge
Each session earns 2 of 6 credits needed. Three sessions plus knowledge activities complete the phase.
How Does the Quarterly Progression Work?
One session every 3 months keeps you current and earns WINGS credit. Each quarter is a completely different scenario — different route, weather, terrain, and decision-making challenge. Pick any order.
Q1
LOFT 3
KCOS → KGJT
Mountain Weather
Q2
LOFT 9
KMMU → KABE
ADM / Get-Home-Itis
Q3
LOFT 10
KACK → KPVD
Fatigue / Coastal IFR
Q4
LOFT 6
KRNO → KMFR
Winter / Icing
4 sessions per year = complete WINGS phase. Choose any scenarios in any order.
Which Scenarios Can You Fly?
Every session is different. Pick any scenario below — each one earns FAA WINGS credit and challenges a different instrument skill. No required order.
Structured IFR currency session to regain or maintain instrument currency under 14 CFR §61.57(c). Six approaches, holding, and intercepting/tracking.
Mountain IFR flying through Colorado with convective weather and terrain challenges.
Desert-to-urban IFR with high density altitude, terrain, and busy Class B airspace.
Mountain crossing IFR through the Cascades with icing and low visibility.
Get-home-itis scenario with deteriorating weather and decision-making pressure.
Coastal IFR with marine layer, fog, and fatigue/business pressure decision-making.
Short-hop IFR through NYC Class B with complex arrival procedures and unfamiliar aircraft.
Corporate flight into major Class B airport with sequencing, speed restrictions, and personal urgency.
Medical delivery mission under time pressure with low IFR conditions.
Transport-category profile with full SID/STAR sequencing. Airline interview prep and single-pilot jet IFR training.
Northeast corridor IFR with Class B departures, busy ATC, and complex arrival procedures.
Mountain IFR into challenging terrain with special approach procedures and weather considerations.
Mountain resort destination with terrain challenges, special procedures, and weather decision-making.
Hawaiian inter-island IFR with oceanic procedures, volcanic terrain, and tropical weather.
South American high-altitude IFR with challenging terrain, international procedures, and mountain weather.
Hub-to-hub STAR flow with "descend via" clearance, NorCal flow control, and marine layer ILS.
Mid-Atlantic coastal IFR through military airspace with Chesapeake Bay moisture and low-IFR arrival.
Business jet northeast corridor with Class B departure, reroute amendments, and BOS STAR compression.
Caribbean overwater IFR with tropical convection, limited diversion options, and island terrain approach.
High-altitude hub with terrain-ringed basin, rigid STAR step-downs, and 7,316-foot elevation approach.
Complex Heathrow SID with multiple constraints, European procedures, and Alpine terrain approach.
Short-haul Alpine IFR with FOEHN winds, terrain-constrained MEAs, and compressed task timeline.
What's the Difference Between Currency and LOFT Sessions?
Both earn the same WINGS credits. Choose based on what you need right now.
| IFR Currency Session | LOFT Scenario | |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Regulatory — meet 14 CFR §61.57(c) requirements | Proficiency — real-world decision-making under pressure |
| Format | 6 approaches + holding + intercepting/tracking | Route-based mission with weather, terrain, and ADM challenges |
| Best for | Approaching or past your 6-month currency deadline | Already current — want to stay sharp and build proficiency |
| WINGS Credit | Same credits as LOFT scenarios | Same credits as currency sessions |
| Pricing | $380 (2hr) / $570 (3hr) | $380 (2hr) / $570 (3hr) |
Even your currency session earns WINGS credit. When you're already current, switch to scenario-based LOFTs to stay sharp and keep earning credits.
IFR Scenarios
Instrument flight training from currency maintenance to airline-level operations
LOFT 3: Colorado Springs to Grand Junction
Mountain IFR flying through Colorado with convective weather and terrain challenges.
LOFT 4: Laughlin to North Las Vegas
Desert-to-urban IFR with high density altitude, terrain, and busy Class B airspace.
LOFT 6: Reno to Medford
Mountain crossing IFR through the Cascades with icing and low visibility.
LOFT 8: Republic to Hanscom
Medical delivery mission under time pressure with low IFR conditions.
LOFT 9: Morristown to Allentown
Get-home-itis scenario with deteriorating weather and decision-making pressure.
LOFT 10: Nantucket to Providence
Coastal IFR with marine layer, fog, and island departure challenges.
LOFT 11: Republic to Westchester
Short-hop IFR through NYC Class B with complex arrival procedures.
LOFT 12: Morristown to LaGuardia
Corporate flight into major Class B airport with sequencing and speed restrictions.
LOFT: Las Vegas to San Francisco
Transport-category profile with full SID/STAR sequencing. Airline interview prep and single-pilot jet IFR training.
LOFT: Teterboro to Boston
Northeast corridor IFR with Class B departures, busy ATC, and complex arrival procedures.
LOFT: Denver to Jackson Hole
Mountain IFR into challenging terrain with special approach procedures and weather considerations.
LOFT: Salt Lake City to Sun Valley
Mountain resort destination with terrain challenges, special procedures, and weather decision-making.
LOFT: Honolulu to Hilo
Hawaiian inter-island IFR with oceanic procedures, volcanic terrain, and tropical weather.
LOFT: Medellín to Bogotá
South American high-altitude IFR with challenging terrain, international procedures, and mountain weather.
LOFT: San Diego to San Francisco
Hub-to-hub STAR flow with "descend via" clearance, NorCal flow control sequencing, and marine layer ILS at SFO.
LOFT: Atlantic City to Norfolk
Mid-Atlantic coastal IFR through military airspace with Chesapeake Bay moisture and low-IFR approach at Norfolk.
LOFT: LaGuardia to Boston
Business jet northeast corridor flight with Class B departure, corridor reroutes, and BOS STAR compression.
LOFT: Santo Domingo to St. Thomas
Caribbean overwater IFR with tropical convection, limited alternates, and terrain-constrained island approach.
LOFT: Guadalajara to Mexico City
High-altitude hub operations with terrain-ringed basin, rigid STAR compliance, and 7,316-foot elevation approach.
LOFT: London Heathrow to Zurich
Complex Heathrow SID with multiple constraints, European procedure differences, and Alpine terrain approach.
LOFT: Zurich to Geneva
Short-haul Alpine IFR with FOEHN wind conditions, terrain-constrained MEAs, and compressed task timeline.
IFR Currency: Six Approaches
Structured IFR currency session to regain or maintain instrument currency under 14 CFR §61.57(c). Six approaches, holding, and intercepting/tracking.
VFR Scenarios
Special Flight Rules Area operations and corridor training
Ready to Earn WINGS Credit?
Book a session with one of our CFII instructors to complete any LOFT scenario and earn FAA WINGS credit at Basic, Advanced, or Master level.
Questions? Text us at +1 (347) 450-7519 or email hello@aviator.nyc