Elevate Your Teaching: Instrument Instructor (CFII) Course

The Instrument Instructor (CFII) builds on your CFI and Instrument Rating, preparing you to teach students how to navigate and fly safely using only instruments. This certification expands your teaching capabilities and boosts your marketability as a professional instructor, especially for training advanced and career-focused pilots.

Adding an Instrument Rating to your Flight Instructor Certificate is much less demanding than initial IFR training and can be completed quickly, depending on your prior instrument experience. We utilize an FAA-approved Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD) to lower costs and ensure you master modern training tools. And when it comes to real-world instrument flying, there’s no better training ground than Puget Sound!

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This course consists of a single stage that culminates in a Stage Check to ensure proficiency milestones are met.

A person who applies for an Instructor Instrument Rating must:

  1. Hold at least a current flight instructor certificate.
  2. Be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language.
  3. Hold at least a third class medical, or basic med.

Ground knowledge is conducted through pre- and post-flight briefings.

This Estimated Course Cost itemizes the approximate costs associated with obtaining a Flight Instructor - Instrument Certificate.  However, costs vary greatly due to individual needs, past experience and learning styles.  We provide many free training resources throughout our syllabus because our goal is to make training as affordable and efficient as possible.

Total Course Cost        $6,727 - $9,403
The best way to reduce training cost is to take ownership of your training process and use the airplane and instructor time efficiently.  Through self-study and preparing for each lesson the instructor can focus on practical application of your knowledge.

Aircraft Rental
The course is written to be completed in 10 hours as a realistic average.
Cessna 172: $1,672 - $2,508   8-12 Hours
Simulator: $2,720 - $4,080   12-18 Hours

Flight Instruction
Most students require about 40 hours of instruction including flight training, preflight and postflight briefings, including a +-20% margin.
Instruction: $2,720 - $4,080   32-48 Hours

FAA Knowledge Exam
Required computer knowledge test
Knowledge Exam: $175

FAA Practical Exam
Oral and flight evaluation with FAA Designated Examiner
Examiner Fee: $1200

Flight Instructor Gear
In addition to gear you obtained for primary training, there may be a few more items you need at some point.  Check our Online Store for options we recommend for quality and value.  If you already have some items, check with your instructor to verify it is adequate for flight training use.

*Prices are estimate only and do not account for club enrollment, rates per location, and other individual factors.