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What students
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The pilots who finished at CRAFT, in their own words. Video clips, photos, and quotes from accelerated IFR, CPL, CFI, Multi, and self-paced students.

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IFR · 7 Days

Thomas Brainsky

Accelerated IFR Student
★★★★★

“If you are looking for a solid accelerated flight school, you really need to check this place out. I spent far too long ‘saving money’ while spending way more than I saved because I couldn’t stay proficient. I picked CRAFT and recently went down to CHS and did their accelerated IFR course. 6 full days of ground instruction, simulator and plenty of time in the sky. Matt was my instructor. Very personable, knowledgeable and patient. He helped me work through anything that wasn’t fully clicking either in my head or in the airplane. Their fleet of DA40NG aircraft are all in decent shape. They even managed to keep me and my dedicated instructor in the same tail number the entire time. Your check ride is already scheduled for day 7 so there is no worry about not flying. These guys are so good that they have planes and pilots that can send you a rescue plane to your check ride if something mechanically fails on the plane you have at the time. They are capable of so much more than most schools and from a fleet quality and support perspective, they really do stand out.”

CFI · 10 Days
★★★★★

Right Seat · Day 11.

Devon R. · Accelerated CFI · Class of 2025

“Fifty-plus hours of FOI in ten days is intense, but I walked out teaching from the right seat. CRAFT had a CFI slot waiting for me when I finished.”

MULTI · 4 Days
★★★★★

The DA42 Made Sense.

Priya N. · Multi Add-On · Class of 2025

“Single-lever digital engine controls felt closer to a turbine than to the older twins I'd flown. Best transition prep I've had.”

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The students
who finished.

Quick quotes from across all programs. Tap a program chip above to filter.

IFR
★★★★★

Walked in a VFR pilot with a chip on my shoulder. Walked out instrument-rated seven days later. The DPE pipeline alone is worth the price of admission.

JT
Jordan T.
Accelerated IFR · 2025
CPL
★★★★★

I had 245 hours and rusty maneuvers. Six days at CRAFT polished the chandelles, lazy 8s, and pylon work. Passed first try.

SM
Sam M.
Accelerated CPL · 2025
CFI
★★★★★

Bundled the CFI and CFI-I and walked out with both ratings in two weeks. CRAFT hired me right after. The math on time-building completely changed.

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Aiden K.
CFI + CFI-I Bundle · 2025
Multi
★★★★★

DA42-VI NG is the right airplane to learn twins on. Diesel, Jet-A, FADEC — it's basically practicing for a turboprop. Three days of training and the checkride was almost anticlimactic.

RM
Rachel M.
Multi-Engine Add-On · 2025
PPL
★★★★★

I trained at my own pace, two flights a week, and finished in just under five months. Same CFI from lesson one to checkride. Made all the difference.

TC
Tony C.
Private Pilot · Self-Paced
Discovery
★★★★★

I came in to "see if I'd like flying." An hour later I was signing up for PPL. Best $325 I ever spent.

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Emily L.
Discovery Flight · 2025
IFR
★★★★★

Logged 20 hours in the Redbird. Each approach in the airplane felt like the fifth time I'd flown it — because it basically was.

BV
Brian V.
Accelerated IFR · 2025
CFI-I
★★★★★

CFI-I add-on in three days. Already had my CFI — just needed the I. Course pace was right where it should be: tight but not rushed.

NH
Nate H.
CFI-I Add-On · 2025
PPL
★★★★★

Flight Circle made scheduling effortless. I'd book my own slots, see my balance, and chat with my CFI in one place. Worth it for the portal alone.

KP
Kara P.
Private Pilot · Self-Paced
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