Single Engine Training
Teach IFR. Expand your student base. The CFII is an efficient add-on for pilots who already hold their CFI and instrument rating — 7 to 12 days start to checkride. All candidates are interviewed before training begins to evaluate instrument proficiency. Based on that assessment, a tailored plan is built. All training in the Diamond DA40 — glass cockpit, Garmin G1000 avionics.
The CFII is an efficient add-on for pilots who already hold their CFI and instrument rating. It is designed to get you demonstrating instrument procedures from the right seat to DPE standards — quickly and without wasted time.
All candidates are interviewed before training begins to evaluate instrument proficiency and currency. Based on that assessment, a tailored plan is built — so your hours and timeline reflect where you actually are, not a one-size-fits-all estimate.
Training covers right-seat instrument proficiency including precision and non-precision approaches, holds, and partial panel, as well as teaching methodology for instrument procedures and thorough oral exam preparation. All training in the Diamond DA40 — glass cockpit, Garmin G1000 avionics.
| Requirement | Minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| CFI Certificate | Required | Must hold initial CFI |
| Instrument Rating | Required | Current or recent proficiency preferred |
| Proficiency Assessment | Required | Interview before training begins |
| Flight Instructor Written | CFII exam (FII) | Must pass before checkride |
| FAA Medical | 3rd Class minimum | Student's responsibility |
Assessment: Proficiency evaluation. Review instrument currency, identify strengths and gaps, build tailored training plan.
Right-seat approaches: ILS, VOR, GPS approaches demonstrated from the right seat. Focus on teaching technique and student error correction.
Holds and procedures: Holding patterns, partial panel, procedure turns. Teaching methodology for each maneuver.
Checkride prep: Mock checkride, oral exam review, lesson plan refinement, weak-area polishing. Written exam (FII) completion.
Practical test with in-house DPE. Teaching demonstration and flight test. You walk out a CFII.
7 to 12 days start to checkride, depending on your instrument proficiency at the time of assessment. Candidates with recent IFR experience typically finish faster.
Before training begins, we evaluate your instrument flying skills and currency. This lets us build a plan that reflects where you actually are — so you don't pay for training you don't need.
Currency is preferred but not required. If you're rusty, the assessment will identify what needs work and the training plan adjusts accordingly.
Yes. Financing is available through Stratus Financial.
Yes. The CFII is designed as an accelerated add-on. Many students travel to Mesa specifically for this program and complete it within two weeks.
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(480) 640-4160
info@goflightstars.com
Mon–Fri: 7 AM – 6 PM
Sat: 8 AM – 4 PM
Sun: By appt
4550 E McKellips Rd STE 101, Mesa, AZ 85215
Falcon Field Airport (KFFZ)