ADVANCED TRAINING

CUSTOM COURSES & SPECIALTY PROGRAMS

Every pilot’s background is unique—and so are their training needs. FFI offers fully customized programs for military aviators transitioning to civilian aviation, as well as airline pilots looking to reconnect with general aviation after years in the transport category environment.

Whether you need help adapting military procedures to civilian airspace, building confidence in GA avionics like Garmin Perspective+, brushing up on stick-and-rudder skills, or reacclimating to VFR operations, we create a training path that matches your experience level and goals. These courses are flexible, efficient, and designed to help you transition smoothly into the world of corporate, recreational, or general aviation flying.

MASTER THE FUNDAMENTALS. FLY SAFE WITH CONFIDENCE.

PILOT ADVENTURE WEEKENDS

A CRAFTED “FUN WEEKEND” EXPERIENCE FOR PILOT GROUps

FFI also offers exclusive pilot adventure weekends—fully customized experiences that combine advanced aviation training with unforgettable activities and local exploration. Perfect for pilot groups, flight clubs, or corporate teams, these weekends blend skill-building with adventure.

Example Experience:
Your group of pilots arrives for a Friday evening briefing and dinner. Saturday is packed with advanced flight training such as formation, tailwheel, or off-airport operations—followed by a thrilling defensive driving session or pistol/carbine shooting course led by qualified instructors.In the evening, everyone unwinds at a local brewery or winery, enjoying good company, great conversation, and time to reflect on the day’s experiences. On Sunday, the group wraps up with a mountain flying lesson or a guided backcountry route before heading home with new skills, new memories, and new stories.

We tailor every weekend to your goals—training-focused, adventure-focused, or a seamless blend of both.

TAILWHEEL TRAINING

MASTER THE TAILWHEEL. MASTER THE FUNDAMENTALS.

Tailwheel training refines your stick-and-rudder skills, improves your aircraft control, and deepens your understanding of outside reference and seat-of-the-pants flying. Learn in the 7GCBC and build the precision, coordination, and feel that translate to safer, more confident flying in every aircraft.

FORMATION FLYING

PRECISION, DISCIPLINE, AND TOTAL TRUST IN THE SKY.

Formation flying builds razor-sharp situational awareness, unmatched aircraft control, and disciplined teamwork. Whether for professional development or pure passion, our formation program teaches the skills, spacing, communication, and safety practices required for safe, coordinated flight.

OFF-AIRPORT TRAINING

TAKE YOUR SKILLS BEYOND THE RUNWAY.

Learn how to select, evaluate, and operate from non-traditional landing areas with proper technique and risk management. This course gives you real-world capability for emergency landing scenarios.

MOUNTAIN FLYING

NAVIGATE PEAKS WITH CONFIDENCE.

High terrain demands a higher level of skill. Our mountain flying course teaches you how to safely operate in thin air, variable winds, rising terrain, and confined valleys. Gain the knowledge and confidence needed to fly in some of the most challenging—and rewarding—environments.

OUR TRAINING FLEET

CIRRUS SR20 G7 & G6

Complementing the Cirrus lineup are our two American Champion Citabria Explorers, offering a completely different side of the performance envelope. Their aerobatic capability and off-airport prowess create a unique opportunity to blend tailwheel training, backcountry operations, and pure stick-and-rudder flying in one rugged, trustworthy airframe. Students can experience advanced glass-cockpit training in the SR-22 and then add a tailwheel endorsement or backcountry lessons in the Citabria, all within the same program. Every aircraft in the fleet is maintained in-house by our full-time team of A&Ps, ensuring the highest level of safety, performance, and reliability for every flight.

FEATURES

MFG Year: 2025 (G7) and 2018 (G6)
215 HP Lycoming IO-390
Air Conditioning
Max Cruise 155 KTAS
Cirrus Perspective Touch+ by Garmin (G7)
Cirrus Perspective by Garmin (G6)
Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS)

Enhanced Synthetic Vision Technology (SVT)
Safe Return™ Emergency Autoland System
Airbag seatbelts for front seats
Hypoxia Detection and Emergency Descent Mode (EDM)
USB-C charging ports (60W & 15W)
High-performance Beringer brakes

AMERICAN CHAMPION 7GCBC “HIGH COUNTRY”

Complementing the Cirrus lineup are our two American Champion Citabria Explorers, offering a completely different side of the performance envelope. Their aerobatic capability and off-airport prowess create a unique opportunity to blend tailwheel training, backcountry operations, and pure stick-and-rudder flying in one rugged, trustworthy airframe. Students can experience advanced glass-cockpit training in the SR-22 and then add a tailwheel endorsement or backcountry lessons in the Citabria, all within the same program. Every aircraft in the fleet is maintained in-house by our full-time team of A&Ps, ensuring the highest level of safety, performance, and reliability for every flight.