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Accelerated CFI & CFII Training

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CFI | 10 Training Days | $9,995

Develop the knowledge, teaching skills, and confidence needed to become an effective flight instructor. This course focuses on fundamentals of instructing, lesson presentations, right-seat flying, and practical test preparation.

Your course includes:

  • Ten days of personalized flight and ground instruction
  • Up to 15 hours of aircraft rental for training
  • Up to 2 additional hours of aircraft rental for your initial CFI check ride
  • Spin training and endorsement
  • Course materials
  • Lunch on training days


CFII | 5 Training Days | $4,995

Expand your instructor qualifications and learn to teach safe, practical instrument flying. Training focuses on teaching IFR procedures, flight planning, holding, approaches, missed approaches, and instrument decision-making.

Your course includes:

  • Five days of personalized flight and ground instruction
  • Up to 6 hours of aircraft rental for training
  • Up to 2 additional hours of aircraft rental for your initial CFII check ride
  • Course materials
  • Lunch on training days


Combined CFI & CFII | 15 Training Days | $14,495

Prepare for both instructor ratings through one coordinated program. Begin with ten days of CFI Initial training, followed by five days of CFII training after completing your CFI check ride.

Your course includes:

  • Fifteen days of personalized flight and ground instruction
  • Up to 21 hours of aircraft rental for training: 15 hours for CFI and 6 hours for CFII
  • Up to 4 additional hours of aircraft rental for check rides: 2 hours for the initial CFI check ride and 2 hours for the initial CFII check ride
  • Spin training and endorsement
  • Course materials for both courses
  • Lunch on training days

Examiner fees are not included. Additional training may be needed based on your preparation and proficiency.

CFI & CFII Course Prerequisites

  • Be at least 18 years old.
  • Hold a Commercial Pilot or Airline Transport Pilot certificate with airplane single-engine land and instrument-airplane ratings.
  • Have at least 15 hours of pilot-in-command time in single-engine land airplanes.
  • Hold a medical certificate valid for at least third-class privileges, or meet BasicMed requirements when applicable.
  • Be able to read, speak, write, and understand English.


Required written exams must be completed before arrival:


  • CFI Initial: Flight Instructor Airplane (FIA) and Fundamentals of Instructing (FOI), unless eligible for an FOI exemption.
  • CFII Add-On: Flight Instructor Instrument Airplane (FII). Students must already hold a flight instructor certificate with an airplane single-engine rating.
  • Combined CFI & CFII: FIA, FOI, and FII, unless exempt from the FOI exam. Students earn their initial CFI certificate before taking the CFII add-on practical test.


CFI students should arrive proficient in private and commercial pilot maneuvers, with a solid understanding of regulations, aircraft systems, and aerodynamics. CFII students should arrive proficient in instrument procedures, including holding, approaches, missed approaches, IFR flight planning, and navigation equipment operation.

Reservations & Additional Training:

 A $1,000 nonrefundable deposit reserves your training dates and is applied toward your selected course price. The remaining balance is due no later than the first day of training.


Aircraft use beyond the applicable training or check ride allowance is $190 per hour. Additional instruction, when needed, is $750 per day. Examiner fees are separate.


Course lengths represent scheduled training days. Completion and check ride dates depend on preparation, proficiency, weather, aircraft availability, and examiner scheduling. The combined program’s CFII phase follows successful completion of the initial CFI check ride.


Please review our cancellation and refund policy before paying your deposit. Contact us for pricing with your own aircraft.

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