Instrument rating in 7 to 10 days

The islands give you repetitive approaches, real crosswinds, holds and missed approaches, and actual IMC without icing or severe thunderstorms. Over-water night flying with no horizon is part of it too.

Training is in an Avidyne-equipped 2007 Cirrus SR22 G3 GTS with air conditioning. You fly two sorties a day of about 1.5 hours over 7 days, with the checkride on day 8 to 10. All our instructors take part, including a pre-checkride flight.

Before you arrive: pass the instrument written, and log 20 hours of simulated instrument time. You'll also need to meet 14 CFR 61.65, including 50 hours cross-country PIC, 40 hours actual or simulated instrument, 15 hours of instrument training and the 250 nm IFR cross-country.

The examiner's fee is paid directly to the examiner. We can't guarantee a pass, and weather or maintenance may extend your stay. We don't accept VA benefits.