Two Training Paths — One Clear Destination: Your Instrument Rating 🧭✈️
Option 1: Part 61 Instrument Program ✨
A flexible and popular path, this program allows you to:
- Build the required 50 hours of cross-country PIC time ⏱️
- Train at your pace with our experienced instructors 👩✈️
- Progress through the syllabus with full transparency and support 📘
Perfect if you need time-building and want a schedule tailored to your availability.
Option 2: Accelerated Part 141 Instrument Course ⚡
Don’t need the 50 hours of time building?
Jump straight into our Accelerated 141 training:
- 4–5 lessons each week 📚✈️
- Fully structured schedule 🗂️
- Completion in as little as 2 months 📆
- Ideal for career-focused students or those wanting a fast, organized program 🎯
Our 141 program removes the guesswork and gets you to your checkride efficiently.
Training in Your Own Aircraft? We Do That Too! 🛩️✔️
If you’re preparing to purchase an aircraft—or already own one—Take Flight Aviation can train you in your own airplane using our award-winning structured syllabus.
This allows you to:
- Train in the aircraft you’re planning to fly 🛫
- Build familiarity with your avionics and systems 📡🖥️
Apply our proven training programs directly to your personal aircraft experience 🎓✈️
📞 Call us at (845) 457‑4188
🖱️ Or click here to book your consultation
Why Students Choose Take Flight for Instrument Training
- Highly experienced CFIs dedicated to IFR training 👨✈️
- Transparent, digital syllabi for Part 61 and Part 141 📘
- Modern Diamond fleet (DA40NG & DA42NG) 🛩️
- Fast, reliable scheduling with minimal downtime 📅
- A culture of organization, mentorship, and successful outcomes 🤝
Get Started on Your IFR Journey Today 🌤️🛫
Whether you choose Part 61 or our Accelerated 141 program, you’ll gain the skills, confidence, and precision needed to fly safely in the IFR system—and succeed on your checkride. ✔️
If you would like to book an appointment for an in-person (or online) meeting to discuss training with us, please click here
Fly Smarter with Take Flight Aviation!
Our Instrument Training Program at Take Flight Aviation is designed to turn confident VFR pilots into precise, disciplined, and capable IFR aviators. From advanced simulator training to real-world flights in our modern DA40NG and DA42NG fleet, we give you the skills to navigate the system safely, efficiently, and professionally.
