IFR Currency Training
Three options to maintain or regain your instrument currency. Each session is 2 hours with an airline pilot instructor.
Lesson Objectives
- Complete FAA WINGS Program accredited activity
- 30-minute weather and IFR Q&A session
- Simulated IFR flight focusing on clearance, SIDs, and approaches
Pre-Lesson Preparation
Do you have specific objectives for our upcoming lesson? Here are a few options:
- FAA Safety Wing Activities: A 30-minute weather and IFR Q&A session, followed by a simulated IFR flight focusing on clearance, SIDs, and approaches. We won't let the simulator fly the en-route portion.
- Custom Approach: If you have a pre-planned course, we can tailor the session to fit your agenda. With our worldwide G1000 database, we can simulate a variety of scenarios. Typically includes three approaches over two hours.
- Local Approach Profiles: Ideal for pilots completing six approaches and holds in a single lesson, focused on departures from NYC-area airports. Designed to keep you IFR current, with ACS standardization available in later lessons.
Briefing Topics
The WINGS Program is designed to improve pilot proficiency and reduce accidents. We offer accredited Flight Activities that count toward the FAA WINGS Program.
Available Scenarios
- Scenario 1 | KFRG-KBED | 3 Approaches
- Scenario 2 | KMMU-KABE | 3 Approaches
- Scenario 3 | KACK-KPVD | 3 Approaches
Simulator Session
- Weather and IFR regulations Q&A (30 minutes)
- IFR clearance and departure procedures
- Three instrument approaches with varied conditions
- Manual flight - no autopilot for en-route segments
Post-Flight Actions
- Review performance and areas for improvement
- Complete WINGS Program credit documentation
- Plan next currency session
Lesson Objectives
- Customize session to your specific training needs
- Practice approaches from your home airport or planned trip
- Complete 6 instrument approaches with CFII
- Optional Instrument Proficiency Check (IPC) preparation
Pre-Lesson Preparation
If you have a preferred set of approaches from your home airport or an upcoming trip, we can customize our session. Our Flight Simulator's G1000 database allows for diverse scenarios.
Available Programs
Briefing Topics
- Review of planned route and approaches
- Weather considerations for your specific airports
- Any special procedures or requirements
- ATC communications for your route
Simulator Session
- Brief custom flight plan and approach selection
- Execute IFR flight with your chosen approaches
- Practice scenarios relevant to your upcoming flight
- Address any specific skills you want to practice
Post-Flight Actions
- Debrief custom scenarios
- Log instrument currency time
- Discuss additional training needs
Lesson Objectives
- Complete 6 approaches in a single session
- Practice diverse approach types (VOR, LOC, ILS, RNAV, LDA)
- Maintain IFR currency with NYC-area procedures
- Fast-paced, efficient training maximizing approach variety
Pre-Lesson Preparation
We offer five unique approach profiles designed for NYC-based pilots. These profiles maximize efficiency and provide engaging, fast-paced training.
Remember to bring your own iPad or EFB and pilot logbook. If needed, we have an extra iPad with Worldwide Jeppesen charts available.
Profile 1
Takeoff: KSWF
- KPOU VOR-24
- KDXR LOC-8
- KOXC ILS-36
- KHFD LDA-2 (Optional)
Profile 2
Takeoff: N53
- KABE ILS-24
- N51 RNAV-04
- KSMQ VOR-08
- KMMU RNAV-05 (Optional)
Profile 3
Takeoff: KFRG
- KBDR ILS-6
- KOXC RNAV-36
- KHFD LDA-02
Briefing Topics
- Review of selected profile approaches
- Weather and NOTAM considerations
- Efficient approach transitions
- ATC communications for multiple approaches
Simulator Session
- Execute selected approach profile
- Practice missed approaches and procedure turns
- Demonstrate proficiency across approach types
- Maintain ACS standards throughout
Post-Flight Actions
- Review approach performance
- Log currency requirements
- Identify areas for future practice