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The Instrument Rating

Maximum Utility
Why fly instruments?  A competent instrument pilot in a modern plane can reliably use general aviation for transportation within reasonable limits.  Learn to avoid thunderstorms and ice and you can beat the airlines in most cases and enjoy the trip more in every case.

Modern avionics systems have made IFR flying much easier and safer.  On board XM weather, GPS, terrain awareness, and traffic alerts give the modern GA pilot more information than the average airliner had just a few years ago.  With all of this capability comes complexity and the need to become its master.

Integrated Training - Train like You Fly and Fly Like You Train
At Destinations we teach you how to fly with skill and think like a professional.
Our goal is to help you become a well rounded pilot with excellent flying skills and decision making capability.

We combine traditional ground schools, Scenario Based Training (SBT), Online resources, FAA approved Full Motion Simulators, highly skilled instructors, an integrated syllabus, and an Aviation resource library.

What is the Value of Simulation?  Ask an airline pilot.
The proper use of simulators saves time, saves money, and saves lives. Our clients fly the Redbird FMXs.  The Redbirds are FAA approved, FULL MOTION, Advanced Aviation Training Devices (AATDs).  They are approved for 20 hours toward the instrument rating and can be used for the instrument practical exam or checkride.

More Realistic
View limiting devices are not the same as zero-zero and instruments do not fail by covering themselves with INOP stickers.  Every instrument instructor has dreamed of having control over the weather and system failures.  From smoke in the cockpit to blown circuit breakers, the Redbird FMX allows for realism that is not possible or safe in real aircraft.  The 200 degree wrap around vision and full motion platform complete the most realistic flight simulation experience in general aviation.

Time Compression
The ability to hit “Pause” and explain the current situation saves time and frustration in the air.  Excellent for practicing holds.  The “Relocate” function allows for immediate repositioning of the training flight.  After mastering the basics, sim sessions can begin in the air 5 miles from the Final Approach Fix thus eliminating the time spent every lesson on startup, taxi, takeoff, and flying to begin the first approach.

Training for the Real World
Proper scan technique and standard operating procedures (SOPs) are taught in the sim in an environment that is totally controlled by the instructor and best suited to you.  Our clients are ready for the checkride shortly after transitioning from the sim to the airplane.  The next task is real IFR cross countries to various destinations and airspace.  You will fly actual Departure Procedures (DPs) and Standard Arrival Procedures (STARS) into and out of Class B airspace in Kansas City or Dallas/Fort Worth.  You will fly all types of approaches into various airports and airspace.  You will file IFR flight plans and pick up clearances at towered and non-towered airports.  In short, you will fly “in the system” and become proficient in handling ATC requests.

You will learn to be a competent instrument pilot.  The instrument rating happens along the way.

For more information or to schedule your flight training contact us today!



Destinations Executive Flight Training LLC trains competent, confident pilots. Located in Tulsa , Oklahoma , on Richard L. Jones Airport - "Riverside" (KRVS)" , we provide accelerated Private and Instrument ground schools , as well as flight training in a full fleet of aircraft , and FAA Approved full-motion AATD flight simulators emphasizing emergency procedures, crosswind landings training, and instrument training on Garmin G1000 , 530 , 430 , as well as 6 pack steam gauges .

Whether you fly Beechcraft , Cessna , Cirrus , Piper or Mooney , our flight instructors are ready to assist you in your flight instruction. Destinations has a working relationship with Roadhouse Aviation, Christiansen Lease-A-Plan, Robertson Aviation, as well as other aircraft providers. Begin your flying lessons now and learn how to fly! Contact a Flight instructor today for your Private Pilot License , Instrument Rating , & Multi Engine Rating. All can happen more efficiently at Destinations utilizing the Redbird Simulators and Scenario Based Training.


Destinations EFC LLC
Executive Flight Center
Tulsa, OK