Online Ground School

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Your one-stop-shop online flight instructors.

Flight Sim Coach is not just about flight simulators. With expert flight instructors located around the world, we are a one stop shop for all your remote flight instructor needs. 

Perhaps you’re preparing for your next checkride or written exam. Maybe you would like to ask questions to one of our instructors who has expertise in a specific aircraft type, region, or type of operation.  Or you would like to rehearse your ATC radio calls before your next flight lesson.

With over 10 instructors — averaging 4000 hours of experience in dozens of aircraft types — we are here to help. 

Remote ground instruction can be provided via Zoom calls or other means. No special equipment is required.

Free Online Ground School

 We offer weekly live-streamed classes covering essential private pilot knowledge—with engaging flight sim demos.

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Oral Exam Prep

Practice for your next oral exam one-on-one with one or more of our instructors. Identify weak areas and ace your checkride.

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Custom Online Ground Instruction & Consultations

Receive online instruction and consultations with expert Certified Flight Instructors (CFIs) tailored to your specific needs.

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How It Works

For your flight instructor to provide effective remote coaching, two key things need to be shared:

  • Voice communications
  • Your primary simulator screen

Generally, Zoom (free) is used to facilitate sharing both of these with your instructor.

You simply join a Zoom meeting via a link, then press the "Share Screen" button.

Zoom also allows you to optionally record your sessions, which is an excellent way to review and retain the info you learn.

If you use virtual reality (VR) or have a complex sim setup, we have various other methods to ensure your instructor can see everything they need to.

We also provide plugins that allow your instructor to remotely adjust sim parameters like failures and weather.

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