I have been flying the Cirrus SR-22 for years, and have done some instrument proficiency training in the full motion, full visual simulator located at The Flight Academy(TFA) at KVGT. When I learned that 50% of the Eclipse position holders were not passing the Flight Skills Assessment (FSA) in the simulator at Eclipse, I decided to get some training in the Cirrus simulator at KVGT.

I knew the simulator could replicate the Eclipse avionics and side yoke controller, and was pleased to learn that the simulator included an option for simulating the power and performance of the Eclipse 500. My conscientious training in the simulator at TFA under the guidance of a professional airline-experienced instructor enabled me to perform very near the top of all the FSA sessions at Eclipse.

After scoring so well on my FSA, I decided to return to TFA, and prepare for my Eclipse 500 type rating in the simulator. The TFA instructional simulator training was professional ATP caliber, and enabled me to successfully complete my type rating on time and with confidence. I wholeheartedly recommend anyone with limited jet experience train at TFA in their simulator.

- Dan, KVGT

The Flight Academy's instructors are simply the best Cirrus instructors in the nation. I took the IFR course with them and it was clear from the moment we first trained together that my instructor had the knowledge, patience, and teaching skills to accelerate my learning, proficiency and mostly importantly my confidence in operating this amazing aircraft.

If you take this wonderful freedom to fly with respect, and can afford to work with the best, the choice is clear.

You invested in a Cirrus; how could you not invest in the best instruction to operate it?

Dave Martin
Hedge Fund Manager
Commercial Street Capital Management LLC
Greenwich, Connecticut

My instructor and I had an absolutely awesome trip. Grand Teton, Old Faithful, Deadwood, Crazy Horse, Rushmore, O'Hare at night, The House of Blues, Burke Lakefront, Atlantic City and the DC ADIZ, to mention just some of the waypoints. And in between them all, my CFI provided powerfully effective training. As I told him, I hope I can retain most of the training, and I know I'll never forget the trip.

The Flight Academy’s instructor (Kevin) was a consummate professional. I am grateful for his able instruction and the pleasure of his company.

Rick Wallace

The Flight Academy sent me easily the best flight instructor that I've worked with. He's extremely knowledgeable about the Cirrus, full of great tips, has a great instruction style and is an all-around good guy. As a student, you can't ask for much more.

The training aircraft was impeccable. I noticed one minor problem the first day of our flight and it was corrected before the following morning's flight. Your company shows great attention to detail and safety.

In general, I'm thrilled with your company and services. It's great employees that make a difference in any company and Chris is definitely one of them.

Thanks,
Farm

My son, Nico, and I trained with The Flight Academy in Duluth and then flew back to California with the instructor. Like most other 1000-hour pilots, I have flown with many instructors. The Flight Academy’s ranks among the very best. My CFI not only knew how to fly my SR-22, he knew how to teach me to fly it. Most instructors are good pilots but this one was also an outstanding teacher. He was easygoing, but thorough, fun to fly with, but precise and demanding in his standards. I will hire them again to meet my recurrent training needs.

Bill Zimmerman, Santa Monica, N521Z, SR-22 serial #0176.

My instructor knows the limits of his machine and the hopes of his students and blends a rapid "process oriented" teaching style with a high standard of proficiency.

My training took place in a blizzard as well as 35 kt March winds on the NJ cost. I learned how to fly in snow and found out the plane can "land" on rwy 30 with the wind 240@25g30.

It's only a great airplane if you learn from a great teacher... 344CD (SR22) is a life altering experience. My instruction allowed me to "feel" the airplane sooner than I ever would have hoped.

Gary Sinderbrand
ginder34@worldnet.att.net

Flying out of Boeing Field in Seattle just after September 11 was quite an experience. I made a whole series of flights to various islands surrounding Boeing as well as a number of trips inland and to Portland. My introduction to the Cirrus and my instructor’s patient and calm manner in guiding me through the various US type radio calls was extremely helpful and rewarding. The trip ended in a flight from Boeing to Vancouver in the most appalling weather with visibility down to 400 feet. The trip to Vancouver was my first acquaintance with the GPS auto pilot system and it certainly proved its worth despite being asked to go around as we were being chased by a Boeing 767 on final! My visit to Cirrus at Duluth was a quite outstanding experience with flights to Chicago, Oshkosh and Rapid City with close encounters with the Presidents' heads and Crazy Horse. Our final trip was to both Minneapolis and St Paul with two stops at the main airport.

During my stay in America The Flight Academy has been particularly helpful in both acquainting me with the various aspects of the Cirrus SR20 and 22 as well as making me fully familiar with the various differences between US airspace and our own in the UK. My instructor also gave me some interesting and informative insights into the Garmin 430 GPS. He is a particularly calm and reassuring and made my two stays in the US particularly interesting and enjoyable. I would be most happy to recommend TFA to anyone wishing to undertake similar training in the US.
Kind regards,
Peter (Peter Morris 111HT)