FLIGHT REVIEW AND INSTRUMENT PROFICIENCY CHECK

CONTINUTE YOUR FLIGHT TRAINING WITH FLIGHT REVIWS AND IPC 

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We can conduct any of the flight training in one of our airplanes, or we can use yours, if it is appropriately certified. Our instructors have a wide range of experience and we probably have at least one that has time in your particular type of airplane to sign you off.

Some of our instructors have special expertise in Beech single- and multi-engine, including Bonanza, Debonair, Baron, Travelair, and other models, and have FAA exemptions from the rule requiring dual controls so we can legally work with you in single yoke Beechcraft.

Other high performance airplanes we have significant expertise in are:

  • The Cessna 182, 206, and 210 (later on the Centurion) from the earliest to the latest models, turbocharged or normally aspirated;

  • The high-tech Cirrus SR20 & SR22

  • The top-quality Beechcraft Bonanza and Baron

  • The venerable Piper Arrow, Comanche and Twin Comanche

  • Various Mooney models

  • Many experimental types

Flight Reviews

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Flight Reviews ⁎

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The FAA requires as a minimum that pilots undertake a Flight Review every two years – Biennial Flight Review (or BFR for short).

The Flight Review consists of:

  • At least one hour of ground instruction — typically covering changes in regulations, review of airspace rules, and the specific airplane systems, operation, performance and weight and balance.

  • The flight portion will consist of at least some takeoff and landing practice, simulated emergencies and malfunctions including engine out simulation and landing, and such other maneuvers as you and your instructor decide are appropriate.

  • A Flight Review can also include some acrobatic or unusual attitude training.

Click here to download AOPA Guidance to the Flight Review

Instrument Proficiency Check

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Instrument Proficiency Check ⁎

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The FAA requires a Proficiency Check if a pilot has not flown enough instrument approaches in the previous twelve calendar months. Many insurance companies may also require an IPC on a regular basis. We can work with you to complete your IPC or to keep you current.

The variety of microclimates in the San Francisco Bay area often gives us opportunities to fly in fog and make instrument approaches to low minimums even in the height of summer. Requirements for the IPC are listed in the Airman Certification Standards on page A-11 (click here for the current ACS).

Click here to see FAA guidance and requirements for the IPC.