INSTRUMENT FLIGHT TRAINING SPECIALISTS

Where Dreams
Take Flight

For over three decades, we’ve transformed passionate aviators into confident, instrument-rated pilots through our revolutionary accelerated training methodology.
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30+

Years Experience

500+

Pilots Certified

7-10

Day Program

98%

Pass Rate
OUR STORY

Accelerating Excellence Since 1994

Advance Aircraft Training was founded with a revolutionary vision: to transform how pilots earn their instrument rating. While traditional flight schools spread training over months—often leading to forgotten skills and frustrated students—we pioneered an intensive, accelerated approach.

Our immersive methodology doesn’t just teach you to pass a checkride. It builds genuine instrument flying confidence through focused, real-world training that stays with you throughout your aviation career.

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THE AAT DIFFERENCE

Why Pilots Choose Us

Our proven methodology has helped hundreds of pilots achieve their instrument rating faster, with better retention and higher confidence.

Accelerated 7-10 Day Program

No more months of fragmented lessons. Our intensive program delivers your IFR rating in days—with superior knowledge retention and practical skills that stick.

30+ Years of Proven Excellence

Over 500 pilots certified with a remarkable 98% first-time checkride pass rate. Our track record speaks volumes about the quality of our methodology.

Mobile Training—We Come to You

Train in your own aircraft at your home airport. We travel nationwide to deliver personalized, one-on-one instruction tailored to your needs.

One-on-One Dedicated Focus

No divided attention, no juggling multiple students. You receive Bill’s complete, undivided focus throughout your entire training program.
YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Bill Fischer

CFII • ATP • 30+ YEARS EXPERIENCE

With over 30 years of flight instruction experience and thousands of hours in the cockpit, Bill Fischer has dedicated his career to a singular mission: transforming apprehensive student pilots into confident, capable instrument-rated aviators.

His revolutionary accelerated methodology has helped more than 500 pilots achieve their IFR certification—typically in just 7-10 intensive days.

THE PROCESS

From Student to IFR Pilot

Your journey to instrument proficiency follows a proven path designed for maximum efficiency and lasting results.
01

Assessment

We evaluate your proficiency and craft a personalized training plan tailored to your experience level and goals.
02

Intensive Training

Full immersive days of ground school and flight training. Real approaches, real weather, real confidence building.
03

Checkride Success

Fully prepared and confident for your checkride. Our 98% first-time pass rate is the result of meticulous preparation.
Bill’s accelerated program completely transformed my flying. In just 10 days, I went from anxious about instrument flying to genuinely confident and capable. The intensive approach works—I passed my checkride on the first attempt.
— RECENT GRADUATE • PRIVATE PILOT TO IFR RATED

Call Us

(562) 577-6852
Available 7 days a week

Email Us

info@playground.gbdweb.com
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Visit Us

2601 E Spring St
Long Beach, CA 90806
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