View from the training aircraft cockpit during an approach

IPC in Our Aircraft
at Fort Meade

Fly the airplane portion of your instrument proficiency check in our Cessna 172s, with optional simulator prep beforehand.

For Instrument Pilots

The Airplane Flight and the Check

The airplane portion of an IPC can be flown in our Cessna 172s at Fort Meade Executive Airport (KFME).

An IPC cannot be completed entirely in the simulator. Part of it must be flown in an airplane.

Want to rehearse first? The IPC Accelerator is optional preparation, a separate simulator course.

  • Airplane Portion: Fly it in our Cessna 172s.

  • Optional Prep: Rehearse in the IPC Accelerator simulator course.

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Pilot at the controls of the training aircraft during takeoff

Features

What to Expect

  • The airplane flight in our fleet of Cessna 172s
  • Optional simulator prep in the IPC Accelerator, a separate course
  • We don't cancel lessons: a lesson moves to the simulator or ground instruction
Training aircraft taking off, front view

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Investment

IPC Airplane Rates

Rates are per hour. Your total depends on how many hours you fly.

IPC in Our Aircraft

  • Aircraft rental: $185/hour
  • Flight instruction: $70/hour
  • Dedicated, FAA-certified instructors
  • A Part 61 Flight Training Center at Fort Meade Executive Airport (KFME)
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IPC in Our Aircraft

IPC in Our Aircraft

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IPC in Our Aircraft

Fly the airplane portion of your instrument proficiency check in our Cessna 172s.

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the airplane portion flown?
In our fleet of Cessna 172s at Fort Meade Executive Airport (KFME).
Can I complete my IPC in the simulator?
Not entirely. Part of the IPC must be flown in an airplane.
Do I need the IPC Accelerator?
No, it is optional. It is a separate simulator course for preparation. See the IPC Accelerator.
What does it cost?
Aircraft rental is $185/hour.
Flight instruction is $70/hour.
What if the weather is bad?
We don't cancel lessons. If the weather or an airplane says no, your lesson moves to the simulator or ground instruction.

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