Garmin G3X Touch
Glass-cockpit flight and engine information, supported by Garmin G5 flight instruments.
Almost before we knew it, we had left the ground. All their equipment and instruments are alive.Mist enveloped the ship three hours out from port. The spectacle before us was indeed sublime.A red flair silhouetted the jagged edge of a wing.
OUR IFR AIRCRAFT · N7260K
The familiar high wing. An exceptional Garmin cockpit.
Our Skylane brings capable traveling-aircraft performance and modern avionics to focused instrument instruction. Build procedures and confidence in an airplane you can continue flying after the rating.
Train in the Skylane
A CAPABLE TRAINING PLATFORM
The Cessna 182S combines a stable, familiar high-wing platform with avionics suited to real-world IFR flying. Dedicated ground and flight instruction connects instrument fundamentals with practical use of its displays, navigators, and autopilot.
Practice approaches, navigation, flight planning, workload management, and decision-making with one-on-one CFII instruction. The goal is a capable instrument pilot who understands both the procedure and the airplane.
Explore Accelerated IFR
THE COCKPIT · N7260K
Develop familiarity with the equipment found in capable personal and business aircraft. Learn to use the technology deliberately while keeping the fundamentals of instrument flying at the center.

Glass-cockpit flight and engine information, supported by Garmin G5 flight instruments.
Dual touchscreen navigators for flight planning, instrument procedures, and navigation practice.
Learn automation setup, mode awareness, and the transition between hand flying and coupled flight.
BEYOND THE INSTRUMENT RATING
Wet rental is $265 per Hobbs hour, with no daily minimum. Instruction is $100/hr, separate unless included in an agreed program. Confirm checkout, experience, insurance requirements, and availability with our team.
Ask About Skylane Training & RentalThe Garmin-equipped V35B Bonanza offers another compelling route to aircraft proficiency and capable traveling.
Explore the BonanzaLET’S MAKE A PLAN
Tell us about your experience, the aircraft you want to fly, and your training goals.
Plan Your Instrument TrainingTHE AIRCRAFT ARE PART OF THE EXPERIENCE
Two distinctive Garmin-equipped aircraft. The same commitment to helping you become a confident, capable instrument pilot. Explore the airplane that fits your flying.

HIGH-WING · N7260K
A capable traveling aircraft with a Garmin G3X Touch cockpit, dual GTN Xi navigators, and GFC 500 autopilot.
$265/hr wet
Explore the Skylane
V-TAIL · N1736W
A sophisticated Garmin-equipped traveling aircraft for instrument flying, complex-aircraft transition, and continued proficiency.
$275/hr wet
Explore the BonanzaOUR TEAM · VIRGINIA IFR ACADEMY
Practical experience. Thoughtful instruction. A personal commitment to helping you become a more capable pilot.

Owner · Chief Pilot · CFI · CFII
A fourth-generation pilot whose instruction emphasizes fundamentals, practical judgment, and the traditions of airmanship. Dave brings a thoughtful approach to helping pilots build capability and confidence.

Owner
Toto is part of the ownership team bringing Virginia Tailwheel Academy and Virginia IFR Academy together as Virginia Specialty Flight Training. His focus is a personal, professional experience from the first inquiry through your next step in flying.

CFI · CFII · MEI · Gold Seal
A former air traffic controller and retired NTSB accident investigator, Bill brings a broad aviation background and a strong focus on practical safety to instrument instruction.
ONE-ON-ONE INSTRUCTION
We review your background, preparation, aircraft choice, and goals before confirming a plan. Dedicated CFII instruction connects focused ground work with practical flying and clear feedback.
Talk With Our TeamVirginia IFR Academy is a Virginia Specialty Flight Training business. Our dedicated IFR focus sits alongside tailwheel and multiengine instruction under the same ownership.