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Aviator.NYC is Manhattan’s flight simulator training center, at 131 Varick St in Hudson Square (by appointment only). Book a one-on-one session with an airline-pilot instructor in our FAA-approved Garmin G1000 NXi simulator — rates from $85/hr, with 24/7 online booking and no membership fees. Whether you’re taking a first lesson, training toward a certificate or instrument rating, staying current, or giving the gift of flight, you can book in about two minutes below.
8 airline-pilot instructors · 27,800+ combined flight hours · 13 type ratings across 9 aircraft
New to Aviator? Start here. Your first lesson is a full two hours: a 15-minute pre-flight briefing, 95 minutes hands-on in the simulator, and a 10-minute post-flight debrief. You fly an FAA-approved AATD with a Garmin G1000 NXi glass cockpit, one-on-one with an airline-pilot instructor — and every minute is loggable toward a certificate or rating.
| Service | Rate | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Dual instruction (with an airline-pilot instructor) | $190 per hour | One-on-one. Standard rate. Most lessons are 2 hours ($380). |
| Solo simulator practice | $85 per hour | Self-guided AATD time (student pilot certificate or higher). |
| 6-hour dual bundle | $780 total — $130 per hour | Three 2-hour instructor sessions. Save $360 vs. the hourly rate. |
| 8-hour solo bundle | $340 total — $42.50 per hour | Prepaid solo block. Save $340 vs. the hourly solo rate. |
| Remote / Zoom ground instruction | $90 per hour | Ground school, checkride and oral-exam prep over Zoom. |
A safe, hands-on introduction to flying for kids and teens ages 8–16. Your young aviator takes the controls of a real flight simulator next to an airline-pilot instructor, building confidence and focus. No experience needed — and a parent is welcome to watch.
New to flying or working toward your Private Pilot certificate? Train one-on-one with an airline-pilot instructor in our FAA-approved G1000 NXi simulator. You'll cover the same maneuvers and procedures you'd fly in the airplane, and every minute is loggable toward your certificate — at a fraction of the cost.
Certificated but haven’t flown in a while? Knock off the rust in the simulator before you get back in the airplane. Practice procedures, emergencies, and approaches at your own pace with an airline-pilot instructor, and work toward your flight review.
Working toward your Instrument Rating? The simulator is the most efficient place to master holds, approaches, and procedures. Train with airline pilots who fly instruments professionally, and log every approach toward your rating.
Stay instrument-current on your schedule. Fly the six approaches, holding, and course intercepting and tracking required by FAR 61.57 — solo in the simulator or with an instructor. It is loggable for currency, and far cheaper and easier to schedule than the airplane.
Preparing for an airline interview, a type rating, or single-pilot jet IFR? Sharpen your instrument flying and procedures with airline-pilot instructors who have been through it themselves. Build the precision and habits evaluators look for.
Fly right-seat with a partner or family member? Learn what to do if they ever can’t fly. In a few simulator sessions with an airline-pilot instructor you’ll learn to keep the aircraft under control, use the radio, and get help — turning a passenger into a capable co-pilot.
Give the gift of flight. An Aviator gift certificate covers a one-on-one simulator session with an airline-pilot instructor — perfect for a birthday, a milestone, or anyone curious about flying. Recipients choose their own date and instructor when they redeem.
Anxious about flying? Learn how flight actually works from airline pilots who fly for a living. Start with a calm Zoom consult, then experience turbulence, takeoffs, and landings safely in the simulator — at your own pace and fully in control.
Book online 24/7 at aviator.nyc/book-now. Choose your service (new pilot, instrument training, gift certificate, and more), pick a duration, select a date, time, and instructor, then pay — it takes about two minutes. There are no membership fees. Our simulator is at 131 Varick St in Hudson Square, Manhattan, by appointment only.
One-on-one instruction with an airline pilot is $190/hr. Solo simulator practice is $85/hr. A 6-hour dual bundle is $780 ($130/hr — saves $360), and an 8-hour solo currency pack is $340. Remote Zoom ground instruction is $90/hr. No membership and no hidden fees.
Most sessions run two hours: a short pre-flight briefing, time in the simulator, and a debrief. You can book one-hour sessions up to multi-hour bundles depending on your goals.
Yes. You can reschedule or cancel from your confirmation email. Please give us at least 24 hours’ notice so we can offer the slot to another pilot.
No experience is needed — most first-timers have never touched the controls. Just bring yourself. If you are training toward a certificate or rating, bring your logbook so we can log the time.
Yes. Gift certificates cover a one-on-one simulator session with an airline-pilot instructor and are valid for one year. The recipient picks their own date and instructor when they redeem.
131 Varick St in Hudson Square, Lower Manhattan, by appointment only. It is easy to reach by subway from anywhere in New York City.