15 Day CFI-I Program

Rate Sheet

FAA Requirements

FAR §61.183 · FAR §61.185 · FAR §61.187

Certificate Prerequisites

  • Current FAA CFI Certificate (Single Engine)
  • Instrument Rating
  • Valid FAA Medical Certificate
  • CFI-I Knowledge Test Completed

Testing & Eligibility

  • Pass FAA CFI-I Knowledge Test
  • Pass FAA CFI-I Practical Test
  • Logbook Endorsement on FOI
  • Minimum Age 18
  • English Proficiency

Program Overview & Rates

Individual Program

One-On-One Instruction
Outline
Rate

15 hrs Individual Ground Instruction

$1,350

8 hrs Aircraft Rental

Piper Archer III – PA-28-181 – G1000 NXi
$1,950
$245/hr

8 hrs Dual Right Seat CFI Training

$720
$90/hr

10 hrs Pre/Post Briefing

$900
$90/hr

2 hrs Aircraft Rental for Checkride

Piper Archer III – PA-28-181 – G1000 NXi
$490
$245/hr

Total Estimate

$5,420

Academy Program

Classroom Environment
Outline
Rate

30 hrs Academy Ground Instruction

Classroom Environment
$900

8 hrs Aircraft Rental

Piper Archer III – PA-28-181 – G1000 NXi
$1,950
$245/hr

8 hrs Dual Right Seat CFI Training

$720
$90/hr

10 hrs Pre/Post Briefing

$900
$90/hr

2 hrs Aircraft Rental for Checkride

Piper Archer III – PA-28-181 – G1000 NXi
$490
$245/hr

Total Estimate

$4,970
Pricing Disclaimer

All rates are subject to change without prior notice. Aircraft rental and instruction are billed based on Hobbs time, unless otherwise specified. Fuel surcharges may apply depending on current fuel prices. Published package prices, if any, are provided as estimates only; actual training costs will vary based on student proficiency, scheduling, weather, and FAA minimum requirements. Additional flight or ground instruction beyond minimums will be billed at the standard hourly rate. Payment is due at the time of service unless prior arrangements have been approved in writing. Unused funds on account are refundable, less any outstanding balances or fees.

Your Aircraft

2023 Piper Archer LX

The CFI-I checkride airplane. Full Garmin G1000 NXi glass with GFC 700 autopilot — the right platform for teaching instrument students on the same flight deck found in regional turboprops and King Airs.

180 hp

Lycoming O‑360

128 ktas

Max Cruise

522 nm

Max Range

14,100 ft

Service Ceiling

4 Seats

Side‑by‑Side

G1000 NXi

Garmin Glass

Avionics — Garmin G1000 NXi Suite

  • Dual GIA 64W NAV / COM / WAAS GPS
  • GFC 700 digital autopilot with flight director
  • GSU 75 ADAHRS (attitude / heading / air data)
  • GMA 1360 digital audio panel
  • GTX 345R ADS-B In / Out transponder
  • Garmin G5 electronic standby instrument
  • FliteCharts & SafeTaxi airport diagrams

Interior & Equipment

  • Dark tan leather seats with USB charging
  • Piper factory air conditioning
  • CO detector & dual Hobbs meters
  • LED exterior lighting · wheel fairings
  • Sensenich propeller with polished spinner

TEST ONLY

FAA Requirements: TESTING ONLY
(FAR §61.129) (FAR §61.123) (FAR §61.125)
  • 250 hrs Total (Minimum)
  • 100 hrs PIC (50 hrs in airplanes, 50 Cross-Country
  • 20 hrs Training (10 hrs instrument, 10 hrs TAA, Day & Night XC.
  • 10 hrs Solo/PIC (Long Cross-Country + Night)
  • Private Pilot Certificate
  • English Proficiency
  • 2nd Class Medical Certificate
  • Pass FAA Knowledge Test
  • Pass FAA Practical Tests

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