Mini-Course Details:
4 Session Course: Starts Monday, May 4th, 2026 (6:00pm to 8:30pm), with three additional classes that follow on May 5th, May 11th and May 13th at the same time (6:00pm to 8:30pm)
Location: Laconia Airport, 65a Aviation Drive, Gilford, NH 03249
Cost is $189 non-refundable; to be paid prior to start of the mini-course.
Mini-Course topics covered include:
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- IFR Privileges and Limitations
- National Air Space and Review of Low-Enroute charts
- FAA Regulations and Procedures relating to IFR flight
- IFR Required Flight Instruments & Equipment
- Weather Theory & Services
- Navigation Review
- Takeoff/Departure, En-Route, Arrival, Approach phases of flight
- Briefing Instrument Approach Plates, and Departure/Arrival Procedures (SIDs/ODPs/STARs)
- Precision/Non-Precision Approaches - ILS/LOC, GPS/RNAV, VOR; Radar Approaches (PAR/SRA)
- Lost Communication Procedures, Emergency Operations
- IFR Flight Planning
- Weight & Balance
- Selecting IFR route of Flight
- Filing an IFR Flight Plan
- Picking up an IFR Clearance and getting Released
- Closing out an IFR flight plan
- ALL USING FOREFLIGHT
Fly our Full Motion Redbird Simulator (Optional)
As an additional option for the mini-course, attendees can sign up during the mini-course to fly with one of our
CFI-Is at a later date on our in-house Redbird full motion simulator. They’ll fly an IFR flight plan that they prepared
during the workshop. The reduced rate flat cost is $169. The Redbird session runs approximately 1.5 hours.
For questions contact Laconia Flight Academy at (603) 528-6818 or at info@flylci.com
From $ 189
IFR Ground School Mini-Course
We are excited to announce that Laconia Flight Academy will be conducting an IFR Flight Training Ground School Mini-Course at our facilities at Laconia Airport, starting May 4th, 2026.
This mini-course is ideal for both the IFR flight student who is already well into pursuing their Instrument rating,
and for the rusty IFR pilot who needs a refresher in instrument flying.
Primary seat requires at least 1 passenger.
Requires minimum 1 passengers and a max of 1 passengers.
Within 24 hours prior, please call +1 (603) 528-6818 for availability.
You must enter a passenger first.
Times listed are standard departure times. We can customize any flight. Please call +1 (603) 528-6818 if your desired time is not shown.
Choose a date above to see available times.
Customize your tour with these add-on packages to create a rich and unique experience in the skies!
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