Accelerated CFI-I

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Accelerated CFI-I: Advance Your Career. Fast.

Take the next step in your aviation career with Lightning Aviation’s 3-day Accelerated CFI-I Course. In just three days, you’ll be prepared to confidently train instrument students and expand your professional opportunities—all with the structure and support of experienced instructors dedicated to your success.

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    • $3,000 Classroom setting

    • $3,500 One-on-one

    • Contact us for more information regarding scheduling!

    • Passed FAA Instrument Instructor Knowledge test (bring printed test report)

    • Current flight review

    • Current FAA Medical Certificate

    • Either a valid U.S. Passport, a U.S. birth certificate, or TSA approval (for non-U.S. students)

    • Both class options include rental of our Garmin equipped Cessna 172’s, CFI, and checkride fee.

    • Up to 5 hours of flight instruction (including aircraft rental)

    • Unlimited ground instruction

    • Unlimited Redbird Simulator use

    • CFI dedicated exclusively to your class

    • Training materials including Lightning Aviation’s Accelerated CFI-I Course Guide and Lightning Lesson Plans and IFR training material.

    • As this is a very fast paced course, you must come prepared.  If additional training is necessary, standard school rates for aircraft rental and instructor will apply.