After achieving your goal of that coveted Private Pilot’s license you will be ready for the best step in aviation, the Instrument Rating. You will then be able to fly in instrument metrological conditions using state of the art avionics, including modern GPS’s. We have a Redbird FMX-1000 and Frasca 142 simulator, a staff of professional flight instructors and well-equipped aircraft ready to help you achieve your goal.

FAA Requirements

40 hours of instrument flight training

20 of the 40 hours can be completed in either of our simulators

50 hours of PIC cross country time

Receive and log the required aeronautical knowledge

Pass the FAA Instrument Pilot written test

Pass a check ride given by an FAA Designated Pilot Examiner

Please remember that these are the FAA minimums and that everyone learns at a different pace.  However, you will find that WCF has a progress chart and a very comprehensive syllabus that details out every lesson so that both the Instructor and Student are maximizing each lesson.