Accelerated Flight Training


​Accelerated Instrument Rating -  $11,500
at Friendly Fleming Field (KSGS) in Minnesota.  
Transient students can fly commercially into the Minneapolis International's airport (KMSP).  KSGS is just 10 minutes away.  

Accelerated Instrument Pilot Training


​Accelerated Instrument Pilot training includes:
  • Up to 40hrs plane rental  dual (Piper Cherokee or Cessna 172)
  • Up to 10 hours of ground training  
  • Plane for one check ride
  • Instrument Pilot course study material will be mailed to you prior to your arrival.

Cost $11,500 + Examiner's Fee ($11,500 payment plus tax due on arrival)
  • Local FAA examiner's fee is extra ($600-$700 check or cash) paid to examiner. 
  • All arrangements for your check ride will be made for you.​

Requirements
  • Private Pilot Certificate
  • Current Medical
  • 45hrs PIC cross country time.
  • Instrument Pilot Airplane Knowledge Test Passed.
  • ​$500 deposit needed to hold spot for Accelerated Program.

To Get Started:
  • Availability and to book your training start date click here.  $500 non-refundable deposit to hold your accelerated training start date.
  • Weekdays/weekends are available.
  • Plan on 15-20 days to be in the area.
  • Read instrument study course material that will be emailed to you.
  • Come to Fleming Field (KSGS)
  • ​​Recommended hotels:  Microtel and Holiday Inn Express in Inver Grove Heights along with the Envision Hotel in South St. Paul

​Note:  Additional plane or instructor hours at normal rates

Instrument Pilot Syllabus

  • Attitude Instrument Flying
  • Instrument Take Off, Steep Turns, Airspeed Chgs
  • Constant rate climbs/descents, Timed Turns, Compass Turns
  • Partial Panel Flying
  • Review
  • Procedure Turns, Holding Patterns and Entries
  • VOR Procedures
  • GPS Procedures
  • Tracking Localizer and ILS Procedures
  • Stage One Check
  • VOR Holding, Non Std Pattern
  • GPS Holding
  • Localizer Holding
  • DME and Intersection Holding
  • VOR Approaches
  • GPS Approaches
  • Localizer Approaches
  • ILS Approaches and DME Arcs
  • Approaches Review All
  • Stage 2 Check
  • Cross Country and Emergency Procedures
  • Cross Country Procedures
  • Cross Country Emergency Procedures
  • Manuevers Review
  • Stage 3 Check
  • End of Course Check