7 Day Instrument
One of the biggest benefits of the Take Flight San Diego one to one proram is a guaranteed checkride immediately at the end of training - something that is currently hard to find in any training program.
Obtaining your instrument rating opens the door to using an airplane for dependable travel. You will also be a better, safer, and more capable pilot – able to fly in the “system” with the professionals. Read testimonials from former students. Prior to the program you should complete the following pre-requites
Pass the instrument knowledge exam through one of the following methods:
Attend a quality instrument ground school such as American Flyers or Aviation Seminars
Purchase a King, ASA, Sporty's, or Gleim instrument test prep self-study resource
Have at least 45 hours of cross country PIC time
Have at least 10 hours of airplane simulated instrument time (this can be done VFR with a safety pilot)
Take Flight San Diego has created several training videos to help you learn the practical aspects of the Garmin 430/530 and 650/750. Another important video, is "Holds Made Easy" - one of the most challenging tasks in the Instrument ACS. Developed by my flight training company, these videos are available for iPad, PC, and Mac and can be viewed at www.flighttrainingapps.com
See a sample training videos by instrument student John Joslin
Short Instrument Flight in IMC
Longer Instrument Flight in IMC
Required Texts for the Program
Instrument Rating Airmen Certification Standards
IFR Low Enroute Chart
Approach charts
Chart Supplement
FAR/AIM
Recommended Texts for the Program
FAA Instrument Flying Handbook
FAA Instrument Procedures Handbook
FAA Aviation Weather
FAA Aviation Weather Services
ASA Instrument Oral Exam Guide
All of the above texts are available in digital format which is an acceptable alternative provided you are familiar with quickly accessing the information on your laptop or mobile device. If not, stick with the paper option for check ride purposes.
Formats & Cost
For some people, dedicating seven days in a row works best for their schedule. Any start day can be scheduled. For those who have difficulty taking off seven days in a row, an alternative is to complete four straight days followed by a break to suit your schedule before finishing up with the three final days. A third option is ideal for people who only have availability on weekends. In this format, we would complete the program in three consecutive weekends, organized to suit your schedule.
For all formats the cost is $1,200 per day not including airplane/simulator rentals. To guarantee your reservation of airplane and instructional time, 50% of the reserved instructional time is required with the balance due on the first day of training. Acceptable forms of payment are Zelle, Venmo, PayPal or check.
Airplanes can be rented from Plus One Flyers at SEE, MYF and CRQ. Typical airplane time is 20 hours and typical simulator time is 10 hours @ $35/hour. The simulator provided is an Elite PI-135 with a Garmin 430 attachment. Plus One Flyers requires a one-time joining fee of $144 and monthly dues of $37.50. Membership may be terminated at any time with a 30 day notice.
For those pursuing non-accelerated instrument training, instruction is provided at a rate of $1,200 per day or $600 per half day.
Refund Policy: Refunds will be granted with a minimum 30 days notice given before the start of any training dates scheduled and on a case by case basis when less than 30 days notice is given.