Certified Flight Instructor - Instrument (CFI-I)

Teach the Art of Flying by Instruments

Expand your teaching authority and become a Certified Flight Instructor – Instrument (CFII). This advanced instructor rating allows you to train students in instrument flying, one of the most critical safety skills in aviation and one of the most rewarding to teach.

At GFC, our CFII track is built on mentorship, real-world IFR training, and simulator-driven practice. You’ll refine your own IFR mastery while learning to teach students how to stay calm, precise, and safe in busy and low-visibility environments.

Why Earn Your CFII?

Become a More Marketable Instructor

CFIIs are always in high demand, especially in SoCal’s dense IFR environment.

Strengthen Your Own IFR Skills

Teaching instrument flying makes you exponentially more proficient.

Train in a Safety-Critical Area

IFR instruction is one of the most meaningful contributions a pilot can make.

Build Hours with Purpose

CFII work builds high-quality time that prepares you for airlines and corporate aviation.

Why Train CFII at GFC?

Simulator + Advanced Avionics IFR Training

Perfect your teaching in safe, repeatable environments before flying with students in real IMC.

Realistic ATC + Busy Airspace Practice

Train in the busiest airspace in the world.

Mentorship from Our Instructors

Receive coaching from instructors who know how to prepare students for instrument flying.

Cost and Hours

Estimated Cost: $8,000 – $10,000

Estimated Completion: 15-25 hours total

Completion depends on:

  • Instrument proficiency

  • Flying/simulator frequency

  • Study commitment

Your CFII Training Path

1. IFR Teaching Foundations

Become comfortable teaching instrument flying from the right seat.

2. IFR Student Management & Workload Techniques

Learn how to simplify complex tasks for new instrument pilots.

3. Checkride Preparation

Mock orals, teaching scenarios, and detailed checkride readiness support.

Start Your CFII Training

Teach where precision, safety, and real mastery come together.

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