Accelerate your Flight Instructor Career with Magnolia CFI Academy
Now offering 25-day CFI and CFII course. We will prepare you for your CFI and CFII checkride and instill the confidence and knowledge to be a professional aviator.
CFI Training
The Magnolia CFI Program
Magnolia CFI is a structured flight instructor training program designed specifically for pilots preparing to become confident, capable instructors.
See what’s included in our industry leading program.
50 Hours of Ground Instruction
18 Total Flight Hours
Fly up to 18 hours: this includes 13 hours of flight instruction and up to 5 hours reserved for your checkrides. Need more flying time? If additional flying time is requested, this can be arranged at market value.
All Books & Materials
Lesson Plan Outlines
Housing & Lodging Support
Finding a place to stay is simple with several local options nearby. To help out, we’ve negotiated special rates at select locations. Our admissions team can provide the details you need.
Checkrides Scheduled
We coordinate your FAA practical tests during the final phase of training to keep your schedule on track and minimize delays. If you choose your own examiner, unused flight time may be applied toward additional training.
CFI Training Cost
Register Today with Only a $1,000 Deposit
Building the Next Generation of Aviation Educators
At Magnolia CFI Academy, we train instructors to teach with discipline, discernment, and integrity, shaping the next generation of pilots wherever they go.
Our experienced instructor team partners closely with every candidate to create a focused, high-standard training environment that maximizes time, sharpens teaching skills, and builds the confidence required to instruct safely and professionally.
All Magnolia CFI Initial training programs include:
Structured, instructor-designed CFI curriculum
Guided CFI lesson plan development
FAA oral exam preparation with emphasis on explanation and instruction
Scenario-based instructional training aligned with current CFI checkride standards
Practical teaching techniques for real student and cockpit interactions
Collaborative, small-class learning environment (maximum class size: 12 students)
Prerequisites
Prior to day 1, all students must hold a Commercial Single Engine certificate with current instrument rating. We ask that you are current and proficient in both VFR and IFR maneuvers and approaches. This will speed up the process and ensure there are no delays in your training. Your FOI, FIA, FII written tests must be completed prior to day 1 as well. If you do not possess a Spin Endorsement, this can be arranged for completion during the course for a $450 fee.
* Examiner fees not included in course pricing
* Course date change incurs a $250 change fee
Option 1
CFI & CFII
The course lasts approximately 25 days and includes:
- 50 hours of in-person ground school
- 18 hours of flight training
- CFI and CFII checkride (if requested; examiner fees not included)
- Hotel block rates for lodging available
- and more….
Total Investment: $13,699
Option 2
CFI
The course lasts approximately 15 days and includes:
- 50 hours of in-person ground school
- 11 hours of flight training
- Hotel block rates for lodging available
- and more….
Total Cost: $10,399
Option 3
CFII
The course lasts approximately 7 days and includes:
- 10 hours of in-person ground school
- 7 hours of flight training
- CFII checkride (if requested; examiner fees not included)
- Hotel block rates for lodging available
- and more….
Total Cost: $4,299
Yearly pricing
Pricing
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$790 |
Spin Training Endorsement
Modern Aircraft Designed for Safe, Effective Flight Training
Spin training is a required component of earning your Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) certificate, but at Magnolia Aviation Academy, it represents something deeper than a regulatory checkbox.
Understanding spin forces pilots to confront aerodynamics at their most unforgiving edge. It sharpens awareness of stall recognition, control inputs, coordination, and recovery discipline. More importantly, it reinforces respect for the physics that govern every flight.
During spin training, candidates learn:
- The aerodynamic principles that lead to stalls and spins
- Proper entry and recovery procedures
- Situational awareness and early recognition of loss-of-control conditions
- How to confidently teach spin awareness and prevention to future students
Our approach to spin training is structured, methodical, and safety-driven. The goal is not thrill or spectacle. It is competence, composure, and clarity under pressure.
Because as an instructor, you are not only responsible for your own recovery, you are responsible for preparing the next generation of pilots to recognize and prevent loss-of-control scenarios before they ever begin.
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Our Student Pilot Success
Hear from the students who are training with us every day. From first solo to professional certification, our pilots-in-training share what it’s like to learn in a safety-first, supportive, and professional environment.