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About
Iowa Flight Training (IFT) is a FAA Part 61 flight school based at The Eastern Iowa Airport (KCID) in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Founded by Master CFI Tim Busch, IFT offers private pilot, instrument, commercial, and flight instructor certificate courses, as well as ground school classes for private and instrument pilots. As of January 1, 2025, flight operations have ceased, but ground school classes remain available on demand.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Iowa Flight Training has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
No, Iowa Flight Training operates under Part 61. Training is self-paced: you and your instructor set the curriculum rather than following a pre-approved syllabus. The FAA minimum for a Private Pilot Certificate under Part 61 is 40 flight hours, though most students need 60 to 70.
No, Iowa Flight Training does not have a Designated Pilot Examiner on staff. When you're ready for your checkride, you'll need to book with an independent DPE. Ask the school if they can point you to one nearby.
Iowa Flight Training's fleet details are not in our database. Contact the school directly to ask which aircraft they use for training.
No flight simulators are listed for Iowa Flight Training. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Iowa Flight Training does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.