Aviator NYC is at 131 Varick St, Office 928, in the Hudson Square neighborhood of Lower Manhattan. The closest subway stations are Spring St (C/E) and Houston St (1) — both a 2-minute walk. The building is a co-working space; ring apartment 4A when you arrive and your instructor will meet you at the door.
What Is the Training Environment Like?
We're not a large flight school with rows of simulators. We're a focused operation where every session gets the full attention of an airline pilot instructor.
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Aviator.NYC is a flight simulator training facility at 131 Varick St in Hudson Square, Lower Manhattan. Our FAA-approved Advanced Aviation Training Device features Garmin G1000 NXi glass panel avionics — the same system found in modern Cessna 172S and 182T aircraft. The facility operates by appointment only: one instructor, one student, complete focus. The majority of our instructors are active airline pilots who teach on their days off from flying for the airlines. Across our instructor team, that represents 27,800 combined flight hours and experience on 9 different aircraft types.
How Much Does Simulator Training Cost?
Simulator training at Aviator NYC starts at $215 per hour with a certified flight instructor, or $180 per hour with a 6-hour training bundle. Solo practice for licensed pilots maintaining instrument currency is $95 per hour. These rates include full use of the Garmin G1000 NXi simulator — there are no membership fees, no aircraft rental surcharges, and no fuel costs. For comparison, aircraft rental at NYC-area airports (Republic, Westchester, Morristown) runs $180–$250 per hour for the airplane alone, plus $60–$100 per hour for an instructor — a combined $240–$350 per hour. Simulator training delivers the same procedural practice at roughly half the cost, with the added benefit of pause-and-replay instruction that isn't possible in flight. Every dual instruction hour on our AATD is loggable toward FAA certificates and ratings. See our full pricing and training bundles.
What Does the Facility Include?
Private office in Hudson Square co-working buildingSingle FAA-approved AATD G1000 NXi simulatorComfortable for 4-6 people (observers welcome)Elevator access, ADA accessible
What Happens During a Session?
One instructor, one student, complete focusNo distractions from other students or operationsPersonalized instruction tailored to your goalsOffice staffed only during your booked session
Meet our instructorsCan I Use the Simulator Without an Instructor?
Detailed instructions provided before your sessionSimulator designed for intuitive, user-friendly operationNo instructor or operator requiredRemote support available if you need assistance
Book a solo sessionHow Do I Contact Aviator.NYC?
Best: Contact form or email (hello@aviator.nyc)No receptionist—keeps costs down for youPhone goes to voicemail—leave detailed messageInstructors are airline pilots with limited availability
Location
Address131 Varick St, Office 928
AreaHudson Square, NYC 10013
BuildingCo-working space, 9th Floor
AccessElevator, ADA accessible
Open in Google MapsHow Do I Get to the Facility?
Paid parking at 260 Spring St • Street parking within 10 min walk
Unlike airport-based flight schools with rows of simulators and rotating instructors, we operate a single FAA-certified training device in a private office. Every session gets the undivided attention of an airline pilot instructor with thousands of hours of real-world experience. You can log up to 2.5 hours toward your Private Pilot certificate, 20 hours toward your Instrument Rating, and up to 50 hours cumulative through your Commercial certificate — all at a fraction of the cost of aircraft time.
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Before You Visit
- Book your session first — Office is staffed by appointment only. Please schedule online before visiting. Walk-ins cannot be accommodated.
- Arrive 5-10 minutes early — Give yourself time to find parking, navigate the building, and settle in before your lesson starts.
- Bring your phone and charger — If using ForeFlight or Garmin Pilot, bring your device charged. We have outlets and USB charging available.
- Observers welcome — Parents, family, or friends are welcome to sit in during your session. Comfortable seating available in the office.
Location
TRAIN TO FLY IN MANHATTAN
Hudson Square, Manhattan
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Email or use this form — we respond within 24 hours. Our instructors are airline pilots, so we may not answer phone calls immediately.