Your certificate is permanent. The confidence isn't. confidence
Technology changed. Procedures evolved. Your skills need a modern foundation. Train one-on-one with airline pilots in our G1000 simulator to rebuild proficiency before returning to aircraft. Low-pressure environment. Professional standards. Manhattan location.
Why Start in the Simulator?
Rebuild your foundation before aircraft expenses
Safe Learning Environment
Practice procedures, mistakes, and emergencies without risk or stress. Pause, reset, repeat until fluent.
Cost-Effective Proficiency
Simulator time costs $190/hour vs $350+ for aircraft rental. Build muscle memory at half the cost.
Modern Avionics Training
Master the G1000 NXi glass cockpit with GPS navigation, autopilot, and EFB workflows before aircraft checkout.
Focused Instruction
No weather delays, no traffic pattern pressure, no fuel concerns. Pure focus on skill-building with airline pilots.
Choose Your Path Back to Flying
Three structured paths based on your experience level and time away from aviation
VFR Refresher Path
For private pilots returning to VFR flying
Haven't flown in months or years? Rebuild your VFR proficiency in the simulator before aircraft rental. Master modern avionics, refresh procedures, and regain confidence with airline pilots.
Ideal For:
- Haven't flown in 6+ months
- Rusty on radio communications
- Unfamiliar with glass cockpit avionics
- Need BFR prep before flight review
Outcomes:
- Confident with G1000 navigation and autopilot
- Smooth radio communications and ATC procedures
- Ready for aircraft checkout at your flight school
- Prepared for successful BFR/Flight Review
IFR Currency & Proficiency Path
For instrument-rated pilots regaining currency
Lost IFR currency or preparing for IPC? Practice approaches, holds, and procedures with airline CFIIs in the simulator. Log approaches safely without aircraft costs.
Ideal For:
- Lost instrument currency (6+ months since IFR)
- Preparing for Instrument Proficiency Check (IPC)
- Transitioning to different aircraft type
- Want to practice before actual IMC
Outcomes:
- Current with 6 approaches, holding, and tracking
- Confident flying ILS, RNAV, LOC, VOR approaches
- Ready for IPC checkride or actual IMC conditions
- Proficient with single-pilot IFR workflow
Complete Restart Path
For pilots returning after years away
Been 5+ years since your last flight? Complete ground-up refresher covering regulations, procedures, and modern technology. Comprehensive restart with airline pilots.
Ideal For:
- Haven't flown in 5+ years
- Major regulation changes since last flight
- Never used glass cockpit or GPS navigation
- Need structured, comprehensive restart
Outcomes:
- Current on Part 91 regulations and airspace
- Proficient with modern avionics and EFB tools
- Confident in all VFR and traffic pattern procedures
- Ready for full BFR and aircraft transition
Your First Session: What to Expect
Typical 2-hour refresher session breakdown
Welcome & Assessment
Review your flying history, last flight, ratings, and goals. Discuss timeline and create personalized training plan.
G1000 Orientation
Hands-on introduction to G1000 NXi interface, PFD/MFD layout, autopilot, and GPS navigation basics.
Scenario-Based Practice
Fly realistic scenarios focusing on your weak areas: pattern work, radio calls, navigation, or instrument procedures.
Debrief & Next Steps
Review performance, identify improvement areas, and plan your next sessions. Receive homework and study recommendations.
Logbook & Scheduling
Receive your AATD training hours for logbook. Schedule your next session while instructor availability is confirmed.
Common Challenges We Address
Glass Cockpit Intimidation
Step-by-step G1000 training with airline pilots who use it daily. Start with basics, build to advanced features.
Radio Communication Rust
Practice ATC communications in realistic scenarios. Build fluency with phraseology, readbacks, and emergency calls.
Regulation Changes
Ground instruction on updated Part 91 regs, airspace changes, and new procedures since your last flight.
Confidence Loss
Low-pressure environment to rebuild skills privately. Make mistakes safely, repeat scenarios, restore command.
Expensive Aircraft Time
Simulator training at $190/hour vs $350+ aircraft rental. Build proficiency at half the cost before aircraft.
Scheduling Flexibility
Train 7 days/week, early morning to evening. No weather cancellations, no aircraft maintenance delays.
Need a Pilot's Perspective?
Active airline pilots, not a call center. Share your situation and we'll point you to the best next step.
Need Help Navigating All This?
There's a lot of information here. Two simple ways to get unstuck and move forward.
Try Our AI Assistant
- Acts like our personal assistant
- You share your goals once
- Instant link recommendations to our content
- Strong questions may unlock a booking or free consultation
Talk to a Real Pilot
- Prefer to skip AI? Use the form
- Your message arrives as an email to our airline pilot team
- We review it ourselves on our days off
- When a call helps, we invite you to a free phone consultation
Why the form? We're usually in the cockpit, not at a call center. A detailed message gives us context so we can call you back with specific, useful guidance and make the most of everyone's time.
What makes Aviator.NYC unique?
Airline Pilot Instructors
Learn from active airline captains and first officers who fly professionally every week. Not time-builders or weekend CFIs.
FAA-Approved AATD Simulator
PFC GTX G1000 NXi with GFC 700 autopilot. FAA-certified hours count toward flight reviews and currency requirements.
Manhattan Convenience
Hudson Square office, 2 blocks from Houston St subway. No commute to suburban airports. Train efficiently in NYC.
Money-Back Guarantee
Unused prepaid sessions are fully refundable. All funds held in secure client trust account per FAA regulations.
Train with Active Airline PilotsNot time-builders. Real airline experience.
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Instructor Specialties
Active Airline Pilots, Not Hour-Builders
Your instructor isn't working toward an airline job—they're already flying 777s, A320s, and 737s. They teach because they love aviation, not because they need hours.
Same Mentor, First Lesson to Checkride
You won't rotate through different instructors. Train with one airline pilot who learns your learning style, tracks your progress, and stays in your corner throughout your journey.
Professional Skills for Personal Flying
Learn the same procedures, decision-making, and safety habits that airline pilots use every day. You're not just learning to fly—you're learning to fly well.
Flight Simulator Center in NYC
FAA-certified G1000 simulator in Lower Manhattan
FAA-approved G1000 simulator in New York City with one-on-one training in a quiet, professional office—easy to reach by subway or PATH.
Non-U.S. Citizen?
TSA approval is required before your second lesson. We do NOT sponsor visas.
We do NOT sponsor visas.
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One-on-one training with airline pilots
Personalized sessions to rebuild proficiency in our FAA-approved simulator. Most pilots start with a 2-hour assessment session.
Training Bundles
Solo Practice Sessions
Independent practice after instructor training
Once you've completed instructor sessions and feel confident, book solo practice time to reinforce skills independently. Solo sessions require an active pilot certificate (Student Pilot or higher).
Benefits
- Practice at your own pace without instructor costs
- Repeat specific scenarios until proficient
- Available 7 days/week with flexible scheduling
- Full access to G1000 NXi and all simulator features
Requirements
- Active pilot certificate (Student Pilot minimum)
- Prior completion of at least one instructor session
- Basic proficiency with G1000 simulator operation
Solo Bundles
Earn FAA WINGS Credit
LOFT scenarios with airline pilot instructors
About Aviator.NYC
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