Accelerated IFR Training | 7-Day Course

You want real results — not months of chasing instructor availability, juggling aircraft schedules, and waiting forever for a checkride slot. We’ve all been there. You have a life to live, and we’re here to help you get back to it.

Our accelerated IFR training course is designed for pilots who value efficiency without cutting corners. In just seven days, you’ll complete your instrument rating through focused instruction, real scenarios, and a proven system that gets you from “working on it” to “checkride ready” — fast.

But how is it done? Accelerated Instrument Training

Simulator Focused

inside view of the airplane you will be flying in flight school

Flight simulator–focused instrument training cuts out all the wasted time — no waiting on weather, no ATC holds, no flying 30 miles just to start the approach, and definitely no paying to sit in the runup area.

Repetition Based

In the sim we fly, pause, rewind, and master every scenario until you’ve got it dialed in. Pun intended. As our students say, when you finally hop in the airplane, you’re not “practicing” — you’re performing.

Real Avionics

Once the steam gauge 6 pack is mastered in the RedBird Sim, we'll transition to RealSimGear hardware that mirrors our actual training aircraft with dual G5s and a Garmin 650/750 stack, so your muscle memory builds where it counts.

Your Instrument Rating - 7 Days

Course Prerequisites

Completed written test
45 hours XC PIC completed
10 hours of actual or simulated instrument time logged
Current flight review
Current FAA medical certificate
Valid passport, U.S. birth certificate, or FTSP approval
Up-to-date GPS and aircraft logbooks (if training in your airplane)
Minimum of 45 hours in your airplane

Course Cost

$7,999 in your airplane (includes examiner fee)
Aircraft rentals available

Checkride Guarantee

Pass your checkride on first attempt or remedial training cost is on us! (excludes examiner and aircraft cost)

FAQ - Accelerated Instrument Course

Below you will find questions that we frequently get asked about getting your instrument rating in San Diego with us. If you have any further questions about flight lessons or aviation in general, reach out to us via the contact form below and we will respond via email or phone call.