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Learn how to use ForeFlight and Garmin Pilot safely and effectively through hands-on simulator training that mirrors real-world flying, without the in-flight distractions

For VFR pilots, ForeFlight and Garmin Pilot are game-changing tools, but learning to use them in the cockpit can be risky and overwhelming. At Solid Ground Aviation, our professional instructors bring years of real-world experience using these apps in high-demand environments, and they’re ready to teach you how to use them confidently before you ever leave the ground.

Our advanced flight simulators link directly to ForeFlight and Garmin Pilot, so these apps behave exactly as they would during a real flight. You can practice entering a flight plan, reading METARs and TAFs, checking NOTAMs, or using terrain and obstacle alerts without the pressure of flying the airplane at the same time.

Trying to learn these systems while flying distracts from the primary task of aviating, especially in high-workload airspace or around busy VFR corridors. Instead, we let you master key features in a structured environment, including some you can’t safely explore in the air, like how your app responds to a simulated engine-out, how your glide ring behaves in various terrain conditions, and what terrain and traffic alerts look and sound like in real time.

You’ll also get clarity on how to get information, not just where to find it. Whether you’re checking for updated weather, monitoring airspace changes, or adjusting route altitudes based on terrain, our simulator-based ForeFlight and Garmin Pilot courses are designed to help you find the most efficient, real-world-proven methods, guided by experienced instructors who’ve used them professionally.

Whether you're a new private pilot or a seasoned VFR flyer looking to sharpen your tech skills, this course will help you operate smarter and safer. And thanks to our simulator’s FAA compliant features, your time here isn’t just realistic, it’s productive.