Feel the airplane.
Develop coordination, runway alignment, and landing judgment in classic Cessna tailwheel aircraft. Begin with an endorsement or return for a new challenge.
Discover Tailwheel Training ↗FLAGSHIP ACCELERATED COMMERCIAL AMEL ADD-ON
Your next rating.
Multiengine.
Two days of focused training. Your DPE checkride pre-booked for day three.
$6,500
10 hours of aircraft timeTrain in our Piper PA-30 Twin Comanche
Unlimited MEI timeInstruction throughout your course
Keep building after the courseDiscounted graduate aircraft rental available
CHOOSE YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE
Three paths. A more capable pilot.
From a precise wheel landing to a well-flown instrument approach or a first flight in a twin, build skills with a clear purpose.
Fly with a plan.
Choose our 10-day accelerated IFR program in an academy aircraft ($12,949) or your own aircraft ($7,950). Build an instrument scan, disciplined procedures, and sound decisions.
Earn Your Instrument Rating ↗
Expand your capability.
Our flagship $6,500 course includes 10 aircraft hours and unlimited MEI time, with two training days and a pre-booked day-three checkride.
Explore Multiengine Training ↗VIRGINIA SPECIALTY FLIGHT TRAINING
Two engines.
One new perspective.
Build your next chapter in the Twin Comanche, with focused instruction and a clear path to your commercial multiengine add-on.
PIPER PA-30 · N7761Y · KHWY
KEEP YOUR TRAINING MOVING
More paths to your next certificate.
10-HOUR COMPLEX / TAA OPTIONS
Build purposeful experience.
Explore the $3,650 10-hour TAA package in our Cessna 182S, or discuss complex-aircraft training in the Bonanza.
Explore Complex & TAA Training ↗COMMERCIAL TRAINING
Plan your next commercial step.
Connect your experience goals with complex/TAA training or add multiengine privileges through our accelerated AMEL course.
Explore Commercial Training ↗
THE VSFT APPROACH
Deliberate training.
Lasting skills.
Virginia Specialty Flight Training brings Virginia Tailwheel Academy and Virginia IFR Academy together around a shared purpose: helping existing pilots progress.
- A plan built around you.Start with your experience and goals, then define the skills and preparation that matter.
- Time used with purpose.Connect ground instruction, flight training, and debriefing in a coherent progression.
- Aircraft with character and capability.Learn in the platforms that make specialized training rewarding.
MEET YOUR NEXT AIRCRAFT
Classic airmanship.
Modern capability.
Our fleet spans Cessna tailwheel aircraft, the Cessna 182S, a V35B Bonanza, and the PA-30 Twin Comanche. Explore the aircraft, their training roles, and the next steps for checkout or rental.
Meet Our Fleet ↗
Where will you take your flying next?
Tell us what you fly, what you want to achieve, and when you would like to train. We’ll help you plan the next step.