Drop-In Ground · Instrument
Your first drop-in is free. Instrument students submit topics and get live help from an instructor alongside IFR-rated peers — holds, approaches, regulations, charts, and more. Later sessions $45 (Jaybird $30).
IFR-rated peers. Live instructor. One night at a time.
Best for
- ✓Instrument students stuck on holds, approaches, or IFR regulations
- ✓PPL certificated pilots starting IFR who need targeted live help
- ✓Students training elsewhere who need supplemental IFR ground support
- ✓Pilots refreshing IFR knowledge before a stage check or written test
Not ideal for
- —Students who need a complete IFR written-test curriculum (use Full Syllabus)
- —Private Pilot-only topics — use our Thu/Sat PPL drop-in instead
- —Students preparing for checkride oral only (use Bootcamp)
What you get
Included in IFR Drop-In
First session free — then $45 (Jaybird $30)
Submit up to 3 IFR topics before each session
Grouped with Instrument students at your level
Live instructor session (3 hrs) · scenario and chart work
Tuesdays · 3:00–6:00 PM
Post-class recap and topic resources in portal
Tuesdays · 3:00–6:00 PM · Instrument · book one or many
First session free
$45Freethen $45 · Jaybird members $30
Weekly rhythm
Recommended schedule
| Day | Session |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Instrument Drop-In · 3:00–6:00 PM |
How it works
Session flow
Before class
- 1.Reserve your seat in the DSA Portal (first session free)
- 2.Submit up to 3 topics you want covered
- 3.AI clusters topics into a lesson flow
- 4.Instructor reviews and prepares the session
During class
- 1.Welcome and topic review
- 2.Whiteboard-heavy group instruction
- 3.Scenarios and mini quizzes
- 4.Open Q&A and recap
After class
- 1.Post-class recap and resources
- 2.Attendance logged in portal
- 3.Recommended next step (Drop-In, Full Syllabus, or Bootcamp)
Topic submission
Submit the IFR topics blocking you
Before each Tuesday session, submit up to three Instrument topics. You'll work through them with IFR-rated peers and a live instructor. Your first drop-in is free.
Popular IFR topics: Holding entries and timing · IAP briefings and approach plate symbology · IFR alternate and takeoff minimums · Lost comm procedures and regs.
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Drop-in is one evening at a time. If you need the complete IFR written-test path, our 4-week Full Syllabus covers the entire Instrument curriculum.
Upcoming sessions
Reserve your spot
Live pricing and seat counts are confirmed in the DSA Portal at checkout.
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Schedules, seat availability, member discounts, and secure checkout all happen in the DSA Portal.
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