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Flight simulator training in Miami

Practice procedures, instrument approaches and emergency scenarios in a safe, controlled environment. Simulator training makes every hour in the aircraft more productive.

Procedures

Flows, checklists and flight deck habits

IFR

Approaches, holds and partial panel

Scenarios

Emergencies you cannot practice in flight

Efficient

Pause, repeat and debrief instantly

The training

Practice without limits

In the simulator, you can pause, repeat and reset any scenario. That makes it ideal for building procedures, preparing for checkrides and practicing emergencies that would be unsafe to fly.

Some simulator time can count toward FAA requirements. Your instructor will explain how it applies to your training.

At a glance
Simulator training
Who it is forStudent and certificated pilots
FocusProcedures, IFR and scenarios
InstructorCFI or CFII
LoggingMay count toward some requirements
SchedulingFlexible, by request
How it works

Simulator sessions, step by step

Each session has a clear objective and a focused debrief.

01

Briefing

Set the session goals and review the procedures you will practice.

02

Procedures practice

Build flows, checklists and instrument skills step by step.

03

Scenario training

Fly realistic scenarios, including failures and emergencies.

04

Debrief

Review your performance and plan the next session or flight.

Why train in the simulator

Train smarter, fly better

Repeat anything

Practice difficult tasks as many times as you need.

Safe emergencies

Experience failures that are unsafe to practice in the aircraft.

Any weather

Fly IFR scenarios in any conditions, any day.

Better flights

Arrive in the aircraft ready to get more from every lesson.

FAQ

Simulator FAQ

Common questions about simulator training.

Some simulator time can be logged toward FAA requirements, especially for the Instrument Rating, within limits set by the FAA. Your instructor will explain how it applies to you.

No. Student pilots and certificated pilots can both benefit from simulator training.

Yes. Simulator sessions are a great way to rehearse procedures and scenarios before a checkride.

Session length depends on your goals. Contact an advisor to plan a session that fits your training.

Admissions

Train smarter in the simulator

Request information and an instructor will plan simulator sessions that fit your goals.

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