For Licensed Pilots
Your Path to Staying
Current and Proficient
Our Flight Training Center is built for licensed pilots too. Pick a session below to keep your skills sharp, meet a currency requirement or get ready for the next step in your flying career.
Stay Current
Stay IFR Current
Instrument Currency
Keep instrument currency at $55/hr using the simulator solo. Log approaches and holds on your schedule.
IPC Prep in the Simulators
Instrument Proficiency Check
Practice every IPC task in the simulator first, so your check goes smoothly when you fly it.
Get Back in the Cockpit
Rusty Pilot Refresh
Knock off the rust and regain confidence fast with this FAA WINGS-approved course.
Earn Your Next Rating
Fly Beyond Clear Skies
Instrument Rating
Add an instrument rating and fly in weather that grounds VFR-only pilots.
Go Professional
Commercial Pilot License
Bring your flying up to commercial standards and get paid to fly.
Teach With Confidence
CFI & CFII Accelerator
Prepare to become an effective flight instructor with teaching practice in the simulator.
Train Like the Airlines
ATPL Preparation
Train like an airline pilot, with multi-crew coordination and airline-standard procedures.
Master Your Avionics
Master Modern Avionics
Avionics Mastery:
GNS, GTN & G1000
Focused modules for the GNS430/530W, GTN650/750, Garmin G5 and G1000.
Maximize Your EFB
ForeFlight for IFR & VFR
Get more out of ForeFlight and reduce cockpit workload in IFR and VFR flying.
Descend Like a Pro
Descent Planning
Learn standardized descent planning for smoother, more precise approaches.
Train for Emergencies
Stay IFR Current
Instrument Currency
Keep your instrument currency up to date on your schedule. Log the approaches, holds and course tracking you need in our FAA-approved simulator, with or without an instructor.
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Currency in the Simulator
Log your instrument currency tasks in our FAA-approved AATD.
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Flexible Scenarios
Practice approaches and holds at your own pace.
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Cost Savings
Skip aircraft rental and fuel while you keep your currency.
What's Included
1-Hour Currency Session
A focused, efficient simulator session to log or keep up your instrument currency.
- Approaches, Holds and Tracking
- Custom Weather & Airport Selection
- CFI-Guided Session
IPC Prep in the Simulators
Instrument Proficiency Check
Built for instrument-rated pilots getting ready for an Instrument Proficiency Check. Practice approaches, holds, missed approaches and abnormal scenarios in the simulator with one of our instrument instructors, so the check itself feels routine.
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Targeted IPC Prep
Practice approaches, holds and abnormal procedures to prepare for a smooth IPC.
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Customizable Scenarios
Train in your choice of airports, weather and emergencies.
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Lower Costs, Less Stress
Rehearse every task in the simulator before you fly.
What's Included
1-Hour IPC Prep Session
A focused prep session on instrument procedures, holds and emergencies, so you walk into your IPC ready.
- Approaches, Missed, Holds
- Emergency Procedures
- Custom Weather Scenarios
Get Back in the Cockpit
Rusty Pilot Refresh
Haven't flown in a while? Rusty Pilot Refresh gets you comfortable again with cockpit procedures, airspace and the technology that changed while you were away.
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Refresh Core Skills
Brush up on radio communications, airspace procedures, navigation and pattern work without aircraft cost or pressure.
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Learn New Tech
Review recent avionics and regulatory updates, including ADS-B, ForeFlight and Garmin systems.
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Regain Confidence
Fly again with confidence after guided practice in realistic scenarios with a CFI.
What's Included
1-Hour Rusty Pilot Session
Practice key pilot skills and system updates in a guided session to ease your return to active flying.
- Radio Comms & Airspace Review
- Avionics & Tech Update
- Pattern Work & Navigation
Step Up to Jets
Jet Transition &
Interview Prep
Preparing for a FlexJet or NetJets interview or sim evaluation? We train the profiles, flows, callouts and CRM that jet evaluations look for, along with the move from piston to turbine flying. Solid Ground Aviation is not affiliated with FlexJet or NetJets.
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Jet Procedures
Learn standard jet flows and procedures.
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Interview Readiness
Train the simulator evaluation profiles used in airline and fractional interviews.
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Professional Confidence
Walk into your interview prepared.
What's Included
1-Hour Jet Transition Session
A focused prep session for the move from piston to jet and for the sim portion of your airline, FlexJet or NetJets interview.
- Jet Flows & Callouts
- Interview Prep Profiles
- Advanced Jet Procedures
Master Modern Avionics
Avionics Mastery:
GNS, GTN & G1000
Sharpen your skills on modern avionics with focused modules for the GNS430/530W, GTN650/750, Garmin G5 and G1000. It suits owners, renters and students moving to glass cockpits.
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Hands-On Avionics Training
Practice complex avionics functions without aircraft costs.
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System Familiarity
Get comfortable with menus, inputs and flight planning.
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Realistic Scenario Practice
Run the avionics in real-time simulator flights.
What's Included
1-Hour Avionics Mastery Session
Hands-on simulator time with your choice of GNS, GTN, G5 or G1000 avionics.
- Flight Plan Setup
- Navigation & Procedures
- Abnormal Scenarios
Master IMC Emergencies
IMC Emergencies
Train for the unexpected. This session focuses on handling emergencies in Instrument Meteorological Conditions, from equipment failures to spatial disorientation recovery.
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Scenario-Based
Experience real-world IMC failures in a simulator.
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Risk-Free Training
Handle high-stress situations safely with instructor guidance.
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Improved Decision Making
Apply structured procedures during high-workload moments.
What's Included
1-Hour IMC Emergency Training
Train for vacuum failures, GPS outages, disorientation and system loss in IMC with a CFI by your side.
- Equipment & GPS Failures
- Spatial Disorientation Recovery
- Decision-Making Scenarios
Prepare for Engine Failures
Engine Failure Bootcamp
A focused 1-hour simulator session for practicing engine failures in a safe, controlled environment, whether it's been years since your last one or you just want to stay sharp.
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Safe, Risk-Free Training
Practice critical engine failures without putting yourself or the aircraft at risk.
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Realistic Emergency Scenarios
Train for engine failures after takeoff, in cruise and in the pattern.
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Cost & Time Savings
Save $215 or more per session compared to in-aircraft training.
What's Included
1-Hour Emergency Training Session
Practice engine failure procedures in different phases of flight in our simulator.
- Engine Failure After Takeoff & Cruise Emergencies
- Emergency Site Selection & Glide Management
- Landing Decision Making Under Pressure
Maximize Your EFB
ForeFlight for IFR & VFR
Learn advanced EFB techniques for IFR and VFR operations. This session focuses on situational awareness, efficiency and cockpit workload management through expert ForeFlight instruction.
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Advanced EFB Use
Use more of ForeFlight for safer, more efficient flights.
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IFR & VFR Workflows
Master the tools for IFR and VFR planning and navigation.
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Reduced Cockpit Workload
Fly more smoothly by automating key cockpit tasks.
What's Included
1-Hour ForeFlight Training
A hands-on session covering the ForeFlight features you'll use in real-world flying.
- Flight Planning & Filing
- IFR & VFR Procedures
- In-Flight Tools & Tips
Descend Like a Pro
Descent Planning
Learn standardized descent planning techniques to fly smooth, stabilized approaches every time. You'll calculate top of descent, configure on time and manage workload for a professional arrival.
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Better Energy Management
No more rushed approaches, because the descent is planned.
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Standardized Procedures
Use repeatable methods for smoother descents.
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Workload Reduction
Fewer last-minute tasks and less stress in the cockpit.
What's Included
1-Hour Descent Planning Session
Calculate descent profiles and manage configuration for smoother approaches.
- Top of Descent Calculations
- Energy Management
- Stabilized Approach Techniques
Fly Beyond Clear Skies
Instrument Rating
Already a private pilot? Add your instrument rating and fly under IFR in weather that would ground a VFR-only pilot. Ground instruction, simulator practice and flight lessons cover approaches, holds and IFR cross-countries, up to the FAA checkride.
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One-on-One Instruction
Train with an FAA-certified instrument instructor from first lesson to checkride.
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Simulator Built In
Rehearse approaches and holds in the simulator with the Instrument Rating Accelerator, then fly them for real.
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No Lessons Lost to Weather
When the weather says no, your lesson moves to the simulator or ground instruction.
What's Included
Instrument Rating Training
A structured syllabus built around the FAA Airman Certification Standards, with a pre-brief and debrief for every lesson.
- IFR Regulations, Charts & Weather
- Approaches, Holds & Missed Approaches
- Checkride Prep & Mock Oral
Go Professional
Commercial Pilot License
The Commercial Pilot License is the step that lets you be paid to fly. Build on your private pilot skills with higher standards of precision, advanced maneuvers and deeper aeronautical knowledge, ready for the FAA commercial checkride.
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Professional Standards
Fly with the precision and discipline expected of a commercial pilot.
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Advanced Maneuvers
Master the commercial maneuvers and aircraft performance the checkride asks for.
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A Step Toward a Career
The foundation for flight instructing, charter, aerial work and beyond.
What's Included
Commercial Pilot Training
One-on-one instruction with an FAA-certified flight instructor, with a pre-brief and debrief for every lesson.
- Commercial Operations & Regulations
- Advanced Maneuvers to Commercial Standards
- Checkride Prep & Mock Oral
Teach With Confidence
CFI & CFII Accelerator
Prepare to become an effective flight instructor. Practice teaching techniques and advanced scenarios in a low-cost, high-value simulator environment.
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Scenario-Based Teaching
Learn to teach effectively in structured scenarios.
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Advanced Procedures
Rehearse how you'll teach complex instrument operations.
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Cost-Effective Practice
Build confidence without the cost of aircraft time.
What's Included
1-Hour Instructor Accelerator
Practice CFI and CFII teaching scenarios with simulator precision.
- Scenario Teaching
- Lesson Plan Rehearsal
- Advanced Procedures
Train Like the Airlines
ATPL Preparation
Train like an airline pilot. This course focuses on multi-crew coordination, flows and standard operating procedures to prepare you for your first airline job.
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Airline SOPs
Learn the flows and procedures used in airline-level training.
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MCC Skills
Master multi-crew communication and coordination.
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Realistic Jet Scenarios
Train airline-style profiles in the simulator.
What's Included
1-Hour ATPL Prep Session
Multi-crew coordination and standard procedures for airline readiness.
- MCC Scenarios
- ATPL Flows & SOPs
- Airline Profile Training
Custom Training, Your Way
Personalized Training
Book one-on-one time with an experienced instructor for any procedure, avionics system or airport operation you want to master in the simulator.
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Fully Customizable
Focus on exactly what you need.
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Expert Instruction
Learn from experienced flight instructors.
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Flexible Scheduling
Train when it fits your schedule.
What's Included
1-Hour Personalized Session
A flexible session built around your training needs.
- Custom Procedures
- Avionics or Flight Ops
- One-on-One Coaching
Accelerated Training Programs
Fly In.
Train Fast.
Fly Home Ready.
Our accelerator programs are built for pilots who travel in to train. You train over consecutive days in our FAA-approved simulator at Tipton Airport, on a predictable schedule, and head home with the goal you came for, whether that's staying current or moving your career forward.
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2 to 3 Day Programs
Accelerated Programs
Complete your training in days instead of weeks. Simulator-based instruction keeps the cost down while holding to FAA-approved standards.
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2 to 3 Day Programs
CFI & CFII Accelerators
Ideal for CFI and CFII candidates seeking focused, scenario-based instruction over consecutive days with dedicated instructor support.
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2 to 3 Day Program
IR Accelerator
Work toward your instrument rating over consecutive days in our FAA-approved simulator.
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2 Day Program
IPC Accelerator
Stay instrument current with an IPC Accelerator designed for traveling pilots. Fly in, train over two days and return home current and confident.
Questions & Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Licensed Pilots Training program?
The Licensed Pilots Training program is designed to help current pilots maintain proficiency, sharpen their avionics knowledge, and advance their aviation careers. Whether you're a weekend flyer or preparing for professional opportunities, our FAA-approved simulator programs provide an efficient and cost-effective way to stay sharp.
This training pathway includes recurrent training, advanced avionics mastery, and scenario-based proficiency courses tailored to your specific goals.
Who is this training for?
This program is ideal for:
- Private, commercial, and ATP-rated pilots wanting to stay proficient
- Instrument-rated pilots maintaining currency
- Rusty pilots looking to refresh their skills before returning to active flying
- Flight instructors and airline candidates preparing for the next career step
What kind of courses are included?
Our curriculum offers focused modules to meet different pilot needs, including:
- Rusty Pilot Refresh: Get back in the cockpit with confidence.
- IPC Accelerator & Instrument Currency: Regain or maintain IFR proficiency efficiently.
- IMC Emergencies: Practice high-risk scenarios safely in the simulator.
- Avionics Mastery: GNS, GTN, Garmin G5, and G1000 focused training.
- Jet Transition & Interview Prep: Prepare for FlexJet, NetJets and airline interviews and simulator profiles.
- Personalized Training: One-on-one instruction for specific goals.
What makes simulator-based recurrent training better?
Training in our FAA-approved SG-2 flight simulator offers significant advantages over traditional aircraft-only training:
- Lower costs compared to flying hours
- Solo currency sessions after a simulator checkout
- Safe environment to train IMC emergencies and complex scenarios
- Ability to pause, repeat, and reposition at any phase of flight
- Faster mastery of avionics and procedures
How does this program help me meet FAA requirements?
Many of our courses support FAA currency and proficiency requirements, such as:
- Instrument currency (14 CFR 61.57)
- IPC preparation
- Flight review preparation
- FAA WINGS credit for Rusty Pilot Refresh
Practice the procedures in the simulator first, and your airplane time goes to showing what you know instead of relearning the basics. The flight portion of a flight review is always flown in an airplane, and you can fly it with one of our instructors in our Cessna 172s.
What happens after I complete a course?
Upon completion, pilots typically:
- Schedule a shorter, more efficient flight review or IPC in the aircraft
- Log currency approaches and holds at a fraction of the cost
- Receive documentation and endorsements as appropriate
- Feel more confident and safer in real-world flying
Many pilots also continue with advanced courses, such as Jet Transition & Interview Prep or CFI Accelerator, to progress toward professional goals.
Can I fly your airplanes for currency?
Yes. You can fly our Cessna 172s with one of our instructors, at $185/hour for the aircraft and $70/hour for instruction. Ask us about solo rental and the checkout it needs.
Are you affiliated with FlexJet or NetJets?
No. Solid Ground Aviation is not affiliated with FlexJet or NetJets. We help pilots prepare for their interviews and simulator evaluations.
Got more any more questions? Contact Us
Built for Pilots at Every Level
Licensed Pilots
Train Here Too
Currency, IPC prep, proficiency, avionics and jet interview training under one roof at Tipton Airport. Tell us what you're working toward and we'll book the right first session.