Advance your skills. Expand your horizons.

At Cirrus Flight Training Center in Palm Beach, Florida, our Instrument Rating Training program is designed for pilots ready to elevate their proficiency and confidence—whether you’re flying for recreation, personal business, or a future career in aviation.

Flying under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) unlocks new capabilities: flying through clouds, managing complex airspace, and maintaining precision even in challenging weather. With access to state-of-the-art Cirrus aircraft—including the groundbreaking G7—you’ll train with cutting-edge avionics, unparalleled safety features, and expert instruction tailored to the Cirrus platform.

Why Train for Your Instrument Rating with Us?

• Cirrus-Specific Instruction: Learn IFR in the environment you’ll actually fly—modern Cirrus aircraft equipped with the Garmin Perspective+ avionics suite.
• Accelerated & Personalized: Whether you’re a weekend flyer or working toward your commercial license, our instructors create a training plan that fits your goals and schedule.
• Weather-Ready Confidence: Gain the skills and confidence to fly safely in low visibility, busy airspace, and adverse weather conditions.
• Train in the G7: As one of the few centers nationwide with access to the new G7, our students train in the future of GA aviation—now.

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What’s Included in the Program?

Our Instrument Rating Training program includes:

• Ground instruction covering IFR procedures, systems, regulations, and weather.
• Flight training in Cirrus SR-series aircraft (SR20/SR22, G6 and G7 platforms).
• Advanced simulator sessions in our high-fidelity Cirrus flight training devices.
• Pre- and post-flight briefings with CFII instructors.
• Progress tracking and FAA checkride preparation.

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Prerequisites

• Valid Private Pilot Certificate
• Current medical certificate
• Minimum cross-country PIC hours as required by the FAA
• Completion of a Cirrus Transition Course (if new to Cirrus)

Not sure if you meet the requirements? Our team is happy to guide you.

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Ready to Fly Through the Clouds?

Instrument training isn’t just about adding a rating—it’s about transforming your flying experience. Discover how far you can go when you take your skills to the next level.

👉 Book a discovery flight or contact us to learn more about starting your Instrument Rating Training at Cirrus Flight Training Center.