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Inside of the cockpit of an airplane with two pilots during flight

News Oct 16, 2026 • Nayda Cattin

IFR Rating Timeline: A Realistic 2026 Plan From Private Pilot

How long does an IFR rating take in 2026? Plan each phase from private pilot to checkride, and see what speeds up or slows down your calendar.

Pilot seated at the controls of a Cirrus Aviation training airplane before a flight

News Oct 16, 2026 • Nayda Cattin

IFR Checkride Requirements in 2026: Endorsements and Paperwork

IFR checkride requirements for 2026: the endorsements, IACRA paperwork, documents to bring and the ACS tasks your examiner will check on test day.

Cirrus Aviation office entrance with the winged logo sign at KSRQ

News Oct 15, 2026 • Nayda Cattin

Requirements for IFR Training: Your 2026 Pre-Enrollment Checklist

Check the requirements for IFR training before you enroll in 2026: certificate, English, medical, citizenship or TSA, logbook hours and the knowledge test.

Alsim AL172 simulator cockpit used for instrument training at Cirrus Aviation

News Oct 15, 2026 • Nayda Cattin

How Many Hours for an IFR Rating? A 2026 Breakdown

How many hours for an IFR rating in 2026? See every Part 61 line, the Part 141 course minimums and how much simulator time can count.

Cessna 172 Skyhawk N171RA parked on the Cirrus Aviation ramp at KSRQ

News Sep 28, 2026 • Nayda Cattin

What Makes the Cessna 172 Skyhawk a Great Trainer

The Cessna 172 Skyhawk is the backbone of flight training at Cirrus Aviation. Here is why its handling, visibility, and cockpit help new pilots learn well.

Instrument panel and runway view inside an AL250 flight simulator

News Aug 10, 2026 • Nayda Cattin

Discovery Flights for Career Changers: Test the Idea

Considering a pilot career change? Use a Discovery Flight to evaluate the cockpit, instruction, commitment, and questions to explore before enrolling.

Rainbow viewed from an airplane during a flight over Tampa Bay

News Aug 10, 2026 • Nayda Cattin

Am I Too Old to Become a Pilot? What Really Matters

There is no general FAA upper age limit for pilots. Learn how health, career ambitions, training frequency, and budget shape your path.

Private Pilot student and instructor celebrating with a certificate in front of a training aircraft

News Aug 7, 2026 • Nayda Cattin

How Often Should You Fly During Private Pilot Training?

Learn how many weekly flight lessons help Private Pilot students build momentum, limit relearning, and plan around weather, work, and cost.

View of the left side of a Cessna 172 Skyhawk on the runway

Highlights Jul 7, 2026 • Nayda Cattin

International Flight Training in Sarasota: Plan Before You Travel

Plan international flight training in Sarasota with a clear order for school contact, visa and TSA steps, housing, transportation, and budget.

Cockpit of a flight simulator

Highlights Jun 12, 2026 • Nayda Cattin

Say It, Sim It, Fly It: How Simulator Practice Fits a Lesson

See how flight simulator practice connects ground instruction to aircraft training through Cirrus Aviation's Say It, Sim It, Fly It method.

View through an airplane cockpit during a flight over Florida

Highlights Jun 10, 2026 • Nayda Cattin

What Is a Discovery Flight Really Like?

See what happens on your first Discovery Flight at Cirrus Aviation, from practicing in our full-size simulator to flying with an instructor.

Airplane landing on runway seen from pilot over the shoulder view

News May 18, 2026 • Nayda Cattin

How Long Does It Take to Become a Pilot in Sarasota?

See realistic pilot training timelines for Sarasota students, from private pilot to commercial pilot, with schedule, weather, and financing factors.