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The face of the moon was in shadow

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

Cessna 182S
Skylane.

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
Cessna 182S Skylane N7260K used for IFR training
AircraftC182S · N7260K
Wet rental$265/hr
Instruction$100/hr
Home baseKHWY · Virginia

A CAPABLE TRAINING PLATFORM

Learn the systems.
Build the proficiency.

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.

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Authentic detail photograph of Cessna 182S N7260K

THE COCKPIT · N7260K

A modern Garmin suite.
A connected learning experience.

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.

Garmin G3X Touch and GTN Xi navigators in Cessna 182S N7260K

Garmin G3X Touch

Glass-cockpit flight and engine information, supported by Garmin G5 flight instruments.

GTN 750Xi & 650Xi

Dual touchscreen navigators for flight planning, instrument procedures, and navigation practice.

GFC 500 autopilot

Learn automation setup, mode awareness, and the transition between hand flying and coupled flight.

BEYOND THE INSTRUMENT RATING

Keep your skills
and your options growing.

  • Accelerated instrument training
  • Instrument proficiency and avionics familiarization
  • Commercial TAA training by arrangement
  • Aircraft-specific checkout and approved rental

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.

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Meet the other half of our IFR fleet

The Garmin-equipped V35B Bonanza offers another compelling route to aircraft proficiency and capable traveling.

Explore the Bonanza

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LET’S MAKE A PLAN

Your next step starts with a conversation.

Tell us about your experience, the aircraft you want to fly, and your training goals.

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