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IFR & Transition Training

Where Can Licensed Pilots Train in a Flight Simulator in NYC?

For pilots who've moved beyond the basics. Our airline-pilot instructors refine the skills, procedures, and decision-making that advanced flying demands—whether you're staying current, preparing for an interview, or transitioning to turbine aircraft.

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FAA-Approved AATD
Log hours toward FAA ratings.
Advanced IFR Tools
In-depth G1000 features with global procedures.
Dual or Solo Sessions
Train your way, any time.

Choose Your Path

Three ways to advance your skills with airline-grade instruction

IFR

Instrument Rating

Accelerated IFR training that fits your schedule. Ground school to checkride in weeks, not years.

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CUR

Currency & Proficiency

IPC, BFR, or currency work with instructors who fly IFR professionally.

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JET

Jet Transition

Moving up to turbine or high-performance? Train on realistic jet simulators with type-rated captains.

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Train with Airline Pilots, Not Hour-Builders

Experience That Goes Beyond the Checkride

Many of our instructors are current airline captains, first officers, or corporate jet pilots, not recent graduates building hours, and the rest are experienced CFIs mentored by that team. You learn from professionals who fly IFR in complex aircraft, handle real emergencies, and train to airline standards.

Real-World Decision Making

Learn how airline pilots actually think through weather, routing, and system failures—not just textbook procedures.

Professional Standards

Train to airline-level precision from day one. Build habits that serve you for a lifetime, not just the checkride.

No Hour-Building Agenda

Our instructors already have their dream jobs. They teach because they love aviation, not because they need the hours.

Manhattan Convenience

No airport drives, no weather delays. Professional training on your schedule in Midtown Manhattan.

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Training Programs

From instrument rating to jet transition — find your path with airline-grade instruction

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Instrument Rating

20-Hour Instrument Rating in AATD

IFR Procedures Taught by the Pros Who Fly Them

Log 20 hours toward your Instrument Rating in our FAA-approved G1000 NXi AATD. We teach the fine details of IFR flying—the kind that separate confident instrument pilots from those just keeping the needles centered.

20 hours • 10 lessons • Flexible scheduling
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Instrument Rating

Aircraft Owner Fast Track IFR Immersion

Your Airplane, Our Airline-Level Precision

Receive flight instruction in your own G1000 or G3000-equipped aircraft through our Fast Track IFR Immersion—a focused, week-long program at your local NYC-area airport. Designed to bridge the gap from simulator to real-world flying and get you truly checkride ready.

Week-long intensive program
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Instrument Rating

Rusty Pilot IFR Return

From Time Away to IFR-Ready

Took time away from flying? We'll get you current and introduce you to the modern cockpit. This program blends VFR proficiency work with IFR training—whether you're refreshing a lapsed instrument rating or earning it for the first time since getting your private pilot certificate.

Flexible—tailored to your experience
Start Your Return to Flying
Currency & Proficiency

Instrument Currency (Dual or Solo)

Stay Proficient, Not Just Current

Stay ahead of the six-month instrument-currency window with structured IFR sessions—solo or with one of our airline pilot CFIs.

custom (2-3 hours per session)
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Currency & Proficiency

IPC Preparation

Build Confidence Before Your Checkride

If you've been out of instrument currency for more than 12 months, this program gets you ready before your in-aircraft IPC checkride.

2-3 session (2-3 hours per session)
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Currency & Proficiency

International Pilots

U.S. Transition & Global Proficiency

For EASA or international pilots transitioning to U.S. IFR procedures, ATC phraseology, or maintaining proficiency in foreign airspace procedures.

custom (2-3 hours per session)
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Jet Transition

Professional Pilot IFR Prep

For Career Pilots & Airline Interviews

Commercial pilots preparing for a new-hire program often find GA flying doesn't match airline expectations. Weak IFR fundamentals or procedural habits can cause candidates to fall behind during training or sim evaluations. We prepare you before you ever step into an interview or simulator.

Custom program
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Jet Transition

Business Jet IFR Training

For Aircraft Owners & Single-Pilot Jet Operators

Pilots stepping into turbine or jet aircraft often discover their IFR skills and knowledge can't keep up. You may have the hours, but not the instrument depth or procedural discipline required for advanced aircraft. We close that gap before you ever set foot in your jet.

Custom program
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Four Simulators, One Studio

Midtown studio: Opening September 22, 2026 at 35 West 31st Street, Suite 901.

Three are FAA-approved training devices, so instrument approaches, holds, and tracking flown with an instructor count toward currency and ratings. The fourth is a VR room built purely for fun. Which one you want depends on the panel you fly.

Recreational, not a training device

VR Flight Simulators

The F/A-18 Hornet, F-16 Fighting Falcon, A-10 Thunderbolt II, and P-51 Mustang lead the recreational launch lineup, alongside a Cessna 172 and a Cirrus SR20 in X-Plane 12. Not FAA approved, and time in it never counts toward a certificate, rating, or currency, even with an instructor.

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In-Depth IFR Training Articles

Comprehensive guides from airline pilots on G1000 operation, approach procedures, and IFR mastery

Unlocking VNAV on Garmin G1000

Master vertical navigation on the G1000 — setup, descent planning, and common pitfalls to avoid.

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Mastering Climb Gradients for IFR Departures

Calculate and fly departure climb gradients — obstacle clearance, aircraft performance, and FMS techniques.

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How to Brief a Jeppesen Approach Plate

Step-by-step Jeppesen chart briefing checklist used by airline pilots — what to brief, when to brief it.

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RNAV Equipment Airworthiness (Part 2)

Understand RNAV equipment requirements — what you need to file /G and fly RNAV approaches legally.

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Optimize Your Instrument Rating Training

Proven strategies to train efficiently — simulator vs aircraft, lesson planning, and checkride prep.

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Holding Pattern Entry Guide

Master holding pattern entries with interactive calculators — direct, parallel, and teardrop entries.

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G1000 Approach Activation Tips

Navigate approach activation on the G1000 — vectors-to-final, HILPT, and transition selection.

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IFR Clearance Proficiency

Master IFR clearances beyond the CRAFT mnemonic — complex routings, amendments, and readback techniques.

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Approach Briefing Mistakes to Avoid

Avoid the most common approach briefing errors that lead to unstable approaches and checkride failures.

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How to Brief an FAA/NACO Approach Chart

Step-by-step FAA approach plate briefing — from initial review to missed approach procedures.

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Approach Configuration Timing

Proper aircraft configuration for approaches — when to configure, speeds, and flap settings.

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VOR Approaches with GPS Overlay

Fly VOR approaches using GPS overlay — CDI setup, RAIM monitoring, and regulatory requirements.

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RNAV Equipment Airworthiness (Part 1)

Can your aircraft fly LPV approaches? Determine GPS approach capabilities from the AFM.

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Non-U.S. Citizen?

TSA approval is required before your second lesson. We do NOT sponsor visas.

We do NOT sponsor visas.

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Non-U.S. Citizen?

TSA approval is required before your second lesson. We do NOT sponsor visas.

We do NOT sponsor visas.

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Dual instruction, solo practice, and bundle packages for certificated pilots

Dual Instruction

IFR training with FAA-certified airline pilot instructors

2-Hour SessionStandard IFR training session. Optimal for instrument procedures and currency work.$4303-Hour SessionExtended training for complex procedures, IPC prep, or multi-approach sessions.$645
1.5-Hour Session — $322.50

Solo Practice

Self-guided simulator time for certificated pilots building proficiency

1-Hour SoloQuick practice session for specific procedures or approach work.$951.5-Hour SoloIndependent practice for currency maintenance or procedure refinement.$142.50

Dual Training Bundles

Prepaid training packages at discounted rates for committed pilots

6-Hour Training Bundle6 hours with instructor at $180/hr. Three 2-hour sessions. Valid 90 days.$1,08010-Hour Training Bundle10 hours with instructor at $175/hr — our best rate. Five 2-hour sessions. Valid 90 days.$1,750

Earn FAA WINGS Credit While Staying Current

Our LOFT scenarios are registered FAA Safety activities. Complete them with an airline pilot instructor and log WINGS credit toward your instrument proficiency.

WINGS

Colorado Springs to Grand Junction

Mountain IFRWINGS

Denver to Jackson Hole

Mountain IFRWINGS

IFR Currency: Six Approaches

Structured SessionWINGS

Republic to Hanscom

Northeast IFR
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