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Who this is for: Master-level instrument pilots (CFII, airline-prep, or professional operators) who want demanding simulator scenarios that keep skills well above the legal minimums.
CFII-led, scenario-based IFR session in our G1000 NXi flight simulator (FAA-approved AATD) for instrument-rated pilots who want to safely “knock the rust off” and rebuild confidence before the next real flight.
What you’ll practice in the AATD:
- Complete the 14 CFR §61.57(c) instrument currency tasks in a controlled, no-risk environment.
- Refresh instrument scan, automation management, and attitude instrument flying skills to a professional standard.
- Practice realistic IFR scenarios: vectors, holds, reroutes, and low-weather approaches.
- Sharpen ATC communication, clearances, and missed-approach coordination with a CFII.
- Identify and debrief personal IFR risk factors, then set concrete proficiency goals.
What you’ll walk away with:
- A high-end IFR workout that satisfies 14 CFR §61.57(c) while emphasizing professional risk management and cockpit discipline.
- Sharper G1000 and automation management skills suitable for complex aircraft, interview prep, or recurrent training.
- Actionable debrief items aligned with Instrument Rating ACS and professional operator expectations to guide future flights.
Syllabi and credits:
- S-MF1-W-1.0-01 — Operating on and around airports/heliports/seaplane bases (1 Master Flight credit).
- S-MF2-W-1.0-01 — Flight operations away from airports/heliports/seaplane bases (1 Master Flight credit).
- S-MK2-W-1.0-01 — Airport operations knowledge (1 Master Knowledge credit).
How this Activity satisfies each syllabus:
Master Flight Topic 1 — Airports (S-MF1-W-1.0-01)
- Practice IFR departures and arrivals in the AATD, including instrument takeoffs, climb gradients, and stabilized instrument approaches to landing. (FAA-H-8083-15B, Ch 7 & 10; FAA-H-8083-16B, Ch 1 & 4)
- Simulate taxi, runway, and hold short operations using airport diagrams and hot spots to reinforce runway incursion avoidance. (AIM, Airport Operations sections)
- Brief and execute missed approach procedures to a safe altitude and holding fix, then reposition for subsequent approaches. (FAA-H-8083-15B, Ch 10; FAA-H-8083-16B, Ch 4)
Master Flight Topic 2 — En Route & Approaches (S-MF2-W-1.0-01)
- Fly at least six instrument approaches (mix of ILS, LOC, and RNAV) in a realistic route structure, including vectors and course reversals. (FAA-H-8083-15B, Ch 9; FAA-H-8083-16B, Ch 4)
- Intercept and track airways and direct-to clearances using VOR and GPS, including altitude and speed management in the en route phase. (FAA-H-8083-15B, Ch 9; FAA-H-8083-16B, Ch 2)
- Enter and fly published holding patterns (standard and non-standard entries) with proper timing, crosswind correction, and fix awareness. (FAA-H-8083-15B, Ch 10; FAA-H-8083-16B, Ch 2)
- Practice unusual attitude recognition and recovery using control-and-performance and primary/supporting scan techniques. (FAA-H-8083-15B, Ch 7)
- Rehearse realistic ATC communications: clearances, readbacks, amendments, and missed approach coordination. (FAA-H-8083-15B, Ch 10; FAA-H-8083-16B, Ch 2)
Master Knowledge Topic 2 — Airport Operations (S-MK2-W-1.0-01)
- Conduct a pre-session briefing on IFR airport operations: runway and taxiway markings, lighting, signage, and hot spot symbology. (AIM, Airport Operations sections)
- Review IFR taxi clearances, expected routes, and phraseology, then apply them during the simulated departure and arrival phases. (AIM Ch 4; FAA-H-8083-16B, Ch 1)
- Debrief airport-related threats and errors observed during the session and develop personal mitigation strategies for future IFR flights. (Risk management principles)
Completion Standard: All tasks are performed to Instrument Rating ACS (FAA-S-ACS-8C) standards for risk management, aircraft control, and instrument procedures. The Activity is considered complete when the pilot can consistently brief, fly, and debrief the profile to the applicable ACS standard, regardless of time.
Source: FAA Instrument Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-15B), Chapters 7, 9, and 10; FAA Instrument Procedures Handbook (FAA-H-8083-16B), Chapters 1, 2, and 4; Instrument Rating Airplane Airman Certification Standards (FAA-S-ACS-8); FAA Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), Airport Operations and Air Traffic Control sections.
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How to book:
- Pick your session length. Most pilots choose the standard 2-hour IFR currency session; a 3-hour session is available for proficient pilots who prefer to complete everything in one sitting.
- Select date & time. Use the calendar to choose a convenient slot for your IFR currency session.
- Confirm your booking details. Enter your information, review the session summary, and submit the online form to reserve your time.
Quick booking: 2-Hour IFR Currency (Standard) · 3-Hour IFR Currency (Extended)
This Activity was created on December 2, 2025.
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