Flight Sim Training

Online Flight Training & Flying Lessons

Whether you’re a beginner looking for self-paced courses or a student pilot seeking expert one-on-one coaching, we have a path for you.

Video Courses

Need to learn the basics of your flight simulator? Or how to use popular aircraft or avionics? These video-based courses are available on-demand, with lifetime access.

A Cessna turning in Microsoft Flight Simulator.

How to Use Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 (Jumpstart Course)

$29.00
An introduction to the basics of using MSFS 2024, with a focus on real-world training applications

Private Pilot Ground School

$79.00
An introductory-level Private Pilot Ground School, blending traditional instruction with immersive simulator experiences.

G1000 Training Course (Intro)

$39.00
Learn the basics of the Garmin G1000 so you can navigate with ease.
An airplane on the runway in Microsoft Flight Simulator.

MSFS 2020 Setup and Fundamentals Course

$49.00
Master the settings used to configure your simulator, learn how to set up flights, understand camera configurations, and grasp other essential simulator skills.
A Cessna turning in Microsoft Flight Simulator.

How to Use Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 (Jumpstart Course)

$20.00
An introduction to the basics of using MSFS 2020, with a focus on real-world training applications
A C172 departing in Microsoft Flight Simulator.

How to Fly the Cessna 172

$29.00
Learn the real-world procedures and checklists to fly the Cessna 172 in MSFS.
A Cirrus SR22 flying in the sunset in Microsoft Flight Simulator.

How to Use X-Plane (Jumpstart Course)

$20.00
An introduction to the basics of using X-Plane, with a focus on real-world training applications

One-on-One Instruction

Accelerate your training with our structured at-home programs and expert one-on-one coaching. Available for real-world students and flight sim enthusiasts.

Our Specialty

Custom Online Flying Lessons

Have you already started flight school or need help on a specific topic? Book a free consult and we will develop a custom training plan for you.

Starting at $63/hr

Here are our most popular syllabi (they can be customized to fit your needs/budget). They’re designed to help real-world student pilots save money and gain confidence. Sim enthusiasts are also welcome—learn to simulate anything from a Cessna to a Boeing as realistically as possible.

A Cessna turning in Microsoft Flight Simulator.

Private Pilot Prep​

Starting at $75

Accelerate your private pilot training with at-home coaching. Practice radio calls, master procedures, and build confidence – all before spending thousands in the airplane. Join hundreds of successful student pilots who started with Flight Sim Coach.

The cockpit of a G1000 C172 in IFR conditions in Microsoft Flight Simulator.

Instrument Rating Prep

Starting at $75

Accelerate your IFR training with structured home practice. Hone your scan, approach procedures, and communications with expert CFII guidance.

Virtual Pilot Academy

Starting at $70

For flight sim enthusiasts seeking professional-level training. Train like a real pilot in your home cockpit – from virtual private pilot courses in a Cessna 172 (SIM-PPL and SIM-IR) to virtual type ratings with active airline pilots on the A320 and 737.

Online helicopter instructor David Walley in an R22.

Helicopter Training

Starting at $60

Have you always dreamed of learning to fly helicopters? Are you a fixed-wing pilot who is looking for an exciting new challenge? Look no further than our helicopter simulator instruction.

Aviation Summer Camp

This program offers personalized, one-on-one flight simulator training for teens. Turn screen time into real pilot skills with a dedicated Certified Flight Instructor.

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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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