One-on-One Ground Instruction
Problem
Textbooks don't talk back and group classes move too slow.
Outcome
Connect complex theory to real-world application with an instructor who flew professionally yesterday.
REMOTE INSTRUCTION
Five Ways We Turn Screen Time Into Skill
Professional remote instruction that closes knowledge gaps and builds confidence
All
Checkride Prep
Problem
Your DPE won't grade you on a curve, and you know where you're weak.
Outcome
Walk into your oral exam with the quiet confidence of someone who's already been grilled by a professional.
CFI Training & Mentorship
Problem
Knowing the material isn't the same as being able to teach it under pressure.
Outcome
Learn to teach with the structure and clarity of a seasoned instructor, ready for any question the DPE throws at you.
Flight Planning & Weather Strategy
Problem
You're stuck in a rut of familiar routes and fair-weather flying.
Outcome
Build go/no-go decision-making skills on par with a dispatcher, ready for complex cross-countries.
Home Simulator Coaching
Problem
Your home sim feels more like a game than a professional training tool.
Outcome
Turn your hardware into a high-fidelity platform for practicing real-world IFR procedures and flows.
CERTIFICATE TRACKS
Find Your Flight Plan
Select the track that matches your mission. All sessions are one-on-one.
Student / Private Pilot
Best for: The student pilot tired of feeling behind the airplane and fumbling on the radios.
We will work on:
- Nailing radio communications so you sound like you belong there.
- Setting up your EFB (ForeFlight) for clean, professional workflows.
- Building a study plan that actually connects ground knowledge to your next lesson.
Expected hours to oral-ready: 4–8 hours
IFR Student Foundation
Best for: The pilot starting their instrument rating who wants to build airline-style habits from day one.
We will work on:
- Mastering G1000/G3000 logic before you're behind on payments to a Hobbs meter.
- Structuring approach briefs that are disciplined, concise, and complete.
- Understanding lost-comms procedures and alternate requirements beyond rote memorization.
Expected hours to oral-ready: 6–10 hours
IFR Rated Refresh / IPC Prep
Best for: The IFR-rated pilot whose currency clock is ticking louder than their directional gyro.
We will work on:
- Running challenging IFR scenarios and approaches to knock the rust off.
- Deep dives on tricky hold entries, non-standard alternates, and plate nuances.
- Rebuilding your instrument scan and EFB discipline for single-pilot IFR.
Expected hours to oral-ready: 2–8 hours
Commercial & CFI Candidates
Best for: The pilot stepping up to professional standards who needs to be graded as an expert, even when new.
We will work on:
- Articulating complex topics like common vs. private carriage and aircraft performance limitations.
- Achieving total fluency with the Fundamentals of Instruction (FOIs).
- Delivering crisp, confident lesson plans and teach-backs that will impress any examiner.
Expected hours to oral-ready: 4–10 hours
HOW IT WORKS
Your Remote Briefing Room
We use Zoom for clear, interactive sessions, allowing us to share screens, annotate charts, and control your home simulator if needed. Every session follows a professional format: a 10-minute brief on goals, 60-75 minutes of intensive work, and a 10-minute debrief with clear takeaways.
Session Notes
A copy of the instructor's notes and whiteboard diagrams.
Session Recording
A link to the session recording for your review.
Practice Drills
Specific prompts and practice drills for your own time.
The Fine Print
Remote instruction is a powerful tool for knowledge and proficiency. However, this time is not loggable toward any FAA certificate or rating and does not substitute for time in an aircraft or an approved AATD.
TRANSPARENT PRICING
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Which avionics does remote coaching cover?
You are flying somewhere else and want procedures coaching without travelling to a simulator.
Avionics coaching only helps if it is aimed at the panel in your airplane rather than at a generic one.
We coach to a specific flight deck, so the session is spent on your workflow rather than on translation.
How to choose
- Garmin G1000 and G1000 NXi: flight plan entry, procedure loading, approach activation, and GFC 700 automation.
- Garmin GTN 650 and GTN 750, and the earlier GNS 430W and 530W: the same flight plan logic in a standalone navigator.
- Cirrus Perspective Touch+: the touchscreen controller workflow, ahead of a session on the G3000 device.
| G1000 — suggested for you | Cirrus SR | |
|---|---|---|
| Aircraft | Cessna 172R / 172S, Cessna 182T / T182T, Piper Archer, and Diamond DA40 | Cirrus SR20 and Cirrus SR22 |
| Avionics | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin Perspective Touch+ (G3000 displays, GTC 580 controllers) |
| Panel type | Knobs and soft keys | Touchscreen controllers |
| Autopilot | GFC 700 | GFC 700 |
| Software | Garmin G1000 PC Trainer (manufacturer software) | Cirrus Perspective Touch+ profile on X-Plane 12 |
| FAA status | FAA-approved AATD, loggable with an instructor | FAA-approved AATD, loggable with an instructor |
| Available | Now, in Hudson Square, Manhattan | Expected online at the new Midtown studio no later than November 1, 2026. |
What you get
You work through your own procedures with an instructor, then arrive at the simulator or the airplane ready to fly rather than ready to learn.
What it costs to guess
Generic avionics coaching leaves you translating between two systems at exactly the moment you should not be.
These are not video games
The G1000 simulator is an FAA-approved Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD). Flown with an instructor, the time counts toward the instrument rating, instrument currency, the private pilot certificate, and the commercial certificate.
The Cirrus SR simulator will be an FAA-approved Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD). Flown with an instructor, the time will count toward the instrument rating and instrument currency.
The Vision Jet simulator will be an FAA-approved Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD). Flown with an instructor, the time will count toward the instrument rating, instrument currency, and type rating preparation.
The VR simulators are recreational. They are not FAA approved, and time in them does not count toward any certificate, rating, or currency, even with an instructor.
Remote Ground School FAQs
Home simulators, scheduling, preparation, and what counts toward your certificate.
Remote Ground School FAQs
Home simulators, scheduling, preparation, and what counts toward your certificate.
Aviator NYC's remote ground school works with any home simulator setup — from basic desktop sims to full yoke-and-pedal configurations.
- Microsoft Flight Simulator, X-Plane, and other platforms supported
- Your instructor shares screens and walks through procedures in real time
- Home sim time does NOT log toward FAA certificates, but builds procedure knowledge
- Students who practice at home between lessons progress faster in the AATD
Aviator NYC's airline pilot instructors occasionally have schedule changes due to operational demands — we always offer a replacement instructor or reschedule.
- Multiple instructors available for most time slots
- Replacement instructor assigned if your primary CFI has a conflict
- Flying with different instructors is encouraged — each brings different perspectives
Aviator NYC's remote ground instruction counts as ground training time per FAR 61.35 — it does NOT count as flight time or instrument time.
- Ground training hours: loggable as dual ground instruction received
- Written test prep: covers all FAA knowledge test topics
- Flight planning, weather briefing, and regulation review — all from home
- Combine with in-person simulator sessions for the complete training experience
Aviator NYC recommends having your study materials ready — the FAA Pilot's Handbook and your course syllabus.
- Free FAA publications available as PDF downloads
- Your instructor will assign specific chapters or topics before each session
- A stable internet connection and Zoom are all you need technically
Aviator NYC requires 24 hours notice for remote session cancellations.
- Cancel or reschedule with 24+ hours notice at no charge
- Late cancellations or no-shows may be charged the session fee
Aviator NYC's remote ground school covers any aviation topic — contact us with your specific needs.
- Custom sessions available for checkride prep, flight reviews, or specific weak areas
- International pilot license conversion guidance
- Insurance requirements and aircraft checkout preparation
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