Wide environmental shot of a Cessna 172 parked on the tarmac, sharp afternoon sunlight reflecting on the aluminum fuselage, a certified instructor and student reviewing a paper flight log on the wing, documentary style 35mm lens.
Wide environmental shot of a Cessna 172 parked on the tarmac, sharp afternoon sunlight reflecting on the aluminum fuselage, a certified instructor and student reviewing a paper flight log on the wing, documentary style 35mm lens.
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Direct Aviation Matching

Bypass the Flight School Markup

Connect directly with certified independent instructors and underutilized local aircraft. Keep your full rate as a CFI, or log hours without high middleman fees.

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Aircraft owners and CFIs can now become part of Independent-CFI, connecting with a community that values freedom and expertise.

A welcoming group of pilots and instructors standing beside small aircraft on a sunny airfield.
A welcoming group of pilots and instructors standing beside small aircraft on a sunny airfield.

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How Direct Matching Works

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Log Wet Hours

Select a certified independent instructor and choose an available aircraft in your local hangar network.

Our platform verifies CFI certificates, active medical clearances, and aircraft insurance policies automatically.

Schedule flights, track dry or wet rates, and process secure digital payments directly without middleman markups.

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Insurance and Legal Safety

Independent flight training requires absolute clarity on liability, scheduling, and asset protection. Here is how we secure every flight hour.

CFI Liability Insurance

Wet vs Dry Rates

Secure Payment Escrow

Instructors carry independent non-owned aircraft liability policies. Our platform verifies active coverage before any scheduling occurs.

Aircraft owners specify dry rates for the airframe. Fuel and oil are calculated separately or included as a wet-rate agreement.

Funds are held securely and released directly to the CFI and owner immediately after logbook hours are digitally signed.