Stop Letting Your IFR Training Drag On
Get your Instrument Rating in as few as 10 days with our immersive IFR Bootcamps.
The "Hondo Advantage" is Your Secret Weapon
At a busy city airport, you can waste 20 minutes and $50 per lesson just waiting in line to take off. At Hondo, we're wheels-up in 5 minutes. Your time and money are spent flying—shooting approaches, logging cross-countries, and building proficiency.
This efficiency is what makes an accelerated program not just possible, but successful.
Which IFR Bootcamp is Right for You?
We offer two distinct, accelerated programs designed for two different types of pilots. Are you the "Solo Executive" who needs it done fast, or the "Value-Driven Time-Builder" who wants to save money and build a massive amount of PIC time with a partner?
The 10-Day "Solo Executive" Bootcamp
A-la-Carte Value: $13,550
You Save $1,055!
This is our premium, 1-on-1 immersive experience. It's designed for the busy professional who needs their rating done now. You get a dedicated instructor and aircraft for 10 straight days. The pace is intense, but the focus is 100% on you.
- Dedicated aircraft access for ~50 hours total operating time (Hobbs), covering all flight training, ground ops, and checkride aircraft rental.
- Log 50 hours of Pilot-in-Command time.
- Includes 40 hours of instrument instruction (simulated or actual) received in the aircraft, meeting FAA §61.65 minimums.
- Includes over 80 hours of professional CFII time covering flight, ground school, briefings, and stage checks.
- Aircraft rental fee for the practical test (checkride) is included within the 50-hour package time.
- Includes 1 Complete IFR Training Kit and a daily working lunch.
- Maximize flight time in actual instrument conditions whenever possible.
- Excludes examiner (DPE) fee and any additional training required beyond the 50 included aircraft hours.
The 14-Day IFR Buddy Bootcamp
Save $1,035 per person +
$2,475 in "Free" Bonus PIC Time
You save Over $3,500!
This is our unbeatable high-value, high-efficiency program. You and a partner get your ratings together, save a huge amount of money, and build a massive amount of logbook time.
This is the smartest way to train. While your partner is under the hood, you act as safety pilot. By the rules of the FARs, you BOTH log the PIC time. You each get your IFR rating and walk away with 65+ hours of PIC time for your Commercial license.
- Dedicated aircraft access for ~100 hours total operating time (Hobbs), covering all flight training, ground ops, and checkride aircraft rental for both pilots.
- Both pilots log ~65+ hours Pilot-in-Command time each.
- Includes 40 hours instrument time *each* (15 hrs dual instruction + 25 hrs safety pilot time), meeting FAA §61.65 minimums per student within the 100-hour block.
- Includes over 90 hours of professional CFII time covering flight, ground school, briefings, and stage checks for both pilots.
- Aircraft rental fee for both practical tests (checkrides) is included within the 100-hour package time.
- Includes 2 Complete IFR Training Kits and daily working lunches.
- Maximize flight time in actual instrument conditions whenever possible.
- Excludes examiner (DPE) fees and any additional training required beyond the 100 included aircraft hours.
Are You Ready? Bootcamp Prerequisites
This is an intense bootcamp. To book, you (or both) MUST arrive with the following:
- A Private Pilot Certificate (or higher)
- A current Flight Review & Medical Certificate
- A PASSED IFR Written Exam
- Proof of U.S. Citizenship or TSA Approval
Our bootcamps are in high demand and require a dedicated instructor and aircraft. A 50% non-refundable deposit is required to lock in your dates. Package prices include the specified flight and ground instruction hours, aircraft rental, IFR kit, and daily lunch. Prices do not include examiner fees (DPE) or any additional training needed beyond the allotted hours.