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Instrument Rating Training in Dallas & Fort Worth
By Pilot Rise
Start instrument rating training in Dallas and Fort Worth with simulator practice, real-world IFR experience, costs, requirements, and flexible scheduling.
Gleim Virtual Cockpit Fort Worth
Free simulator access for every enrolled Pilot Rise student at Hicks Airfield.
Beyond FAA MinimumsPersonalized Training
Progress TrackingFinancing Available
Aircraft Overview
About Gleim Virtual Cockpit Fort Worth
Every enrolled Pilot Rise student can use this Fort Worth BATD without a simulator rental charge.
The Gleim Virtual Cockpit Fort Worth is an FAA-approved Basic Aviation Training Device at Hicks Airfield that gives students a lower-cost way to practice procedures, instrument scan, avionics workflows, and scenario-based decision-making between flights.
Simulator use is free for any enrolled Pilot Rise student. Instructor time is still billed when an instructor provides instruction during the session.
Loggable hours include 2 hours for private training, 10 hours for instrument training, and instrument approaches for currency. Refer to the LOA for full details.
Used in training for
- Private Pilot TrainingUseful for emergency procedures, radio work, navigation, and skill reinforcement between flights.
- Instrument RatingUsed heavily for scan development, holds, approaches, and structured IFR practice.
- Commercial Pilot TrainingUseful for scenario work, procedural repetition, and lower-cost preparation between aircraft lessons.
Equipment and setup
- FAA-Approved
Before You Rent
Rental Checkout, Booking, and Safety Requirements
A checkout is required before renting and acting as Pilot-in-Command without an instructor. Review the core rental requirements before booking.
Rental Checkout
A checkout is required before renting and acting as the Pilot-in-Command without an instructor.
How to Book
- Book a Pilot Rise flight online.
- Or call us at 817-755-5652.
Safety & Maintenance
- Learn about our safety management system.
- We invest heavily in maintenance: regular inspections, disciplined upkeep, and minimal downtime.
- Safety is treated as an investment, not an expense.
Rental Restrictions
Rental Insurance Required
- $35,000 physical damage protection from Global or AIG.
- Purchase rental insurance online.
- Typical cost per year: $200 - $400.
Operational Requirements
- Follow all published weather minimums.
- Stay within 115 nm of T67 unless you receive prior approval for Cessnas.
- Use a paved runway at least 3,000 ft long and land within the first 1/3 of the runway.
- Night routes must stay within gliding distance of major roads or runways.
- Multi-day rentals for Cessnas are available by request.
- Operate per Pilot Rise policies, procedures, the POH, and FAA regulations.
- Commercial operations are prohibited. Only Pilot Rise instructors may instruct in our aircraft.
- View Pilot Rise aircraft rental policies.
Memory Items
- Anyone acting as the Pilot-in-Command must be proficient with the six required memory items.
- They do not need to be verbatim or in perfect order, but must be completed smoothly, quickly, and confidently.
- These items are designed for your safety in the unlikely event of an emergency.
