The instrument rating is the next step in your aviation journey; no longer will you be held back by clouds and weather that would have otherwise cancelled your plans. You will be able to fly with confidence in the clouds, knowing that you are ready for whatever you encounter.
Count on Coast to help outline a training program that is right for you, your schedule and your goals.
San Diego is the perfect place to accomplish instrument training. With a consistent marine layer year round, there will be no shortage of flying in the clouds. Our airspace is busy and complex, so your training will be some of the most comprehensive in the world. All of these factors will give you confidence in your abilities for flying in actual instrument conditions.
Our world class instructors are IFR experts. You will be provided with comprehensive instruction built upon a solid curriculum. Our Scenario Based Training is unique in general aviation, and it will provide you the opportunity to be your best.
Our full motion flight simulator will give you the ability to reduce overall training costs and also experience challenging weather conditions that better prepare you for the real world after your checkride.
Contact Coast today to get a customized training program based on your schedule and flight experience. We are here for you.
For the busy pilot, our 10-Day IFR program can get you into the clouds in the shortest amount of time. This comprehensive course is highly structured to utilize each day to the fullest so that you not only pass your checkride, but you are also confident in using your newly acquired rating. Just because it only takes 10 days does not mean that anything is left out. This highly intense training program will greatly increase your pilot skills and make you a safe instrument pilot.
Coast can come to you if you own your own aircraft, or you are welcome to join us in San Diego.

Whether training for fun or for a career, Coast can help you find the best financing available today.
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If you are not a United States citizen, the proper Visa is required for any flight training. Coast can help you obtain the correct Visa and necessary clearances easily and quickly.
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Fly along California’s scenic coast from La Jolla to Newport Beach, over LAX and Santa Barbara, past California Condor nesting areas. From there you can follow the 101, fly over the Golden Gate Bridge, and then turn to the east and explore the beautiful backcountry of the San Francisco Bay Area.
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Coast utilizes the most advanced Cirrus based full motion flight simulator and cutting edge instructional programs to make you the best pilot possible.
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