Simulator based flight training
in the DC and Baltimore Region

The First Steps Course is the perfect entry point for anyone curious about learning to fly. It combines a structured consultation with an introductory simulator session, giving you a clear understanding of the Private Pilot License (PPL) process before committing to full training.

You’ll leave with a realistic plan, answers to your questions, and the confidence to take your next step in aviation.

This course is designed for:

• Prospective pilots unsure where to start
• Those curious about the time, cost, and requirements to get a PPL
• People who want to experience flight training without a big commitment
• Serious prospects looking for structured guidance before enrolling

We walk you through the entire training process and give you a hands-on introduction to flying:

• Basic prerequisites (age, language, and citizenship requirements)
• Ground school options and FAA written test overview
• Medical certificate process (3rd and 1st class, MedXPress)
• Recommended equipment: headsets, ForeFlight, iPad, study materials
• Training timeline: FAA minimum vs. realistic national average
• Common mistakes and how to avoid them
• Introductory simulator flight , a “taste” of your first lesson

Unlike a free tour or casual visit, this course is structured to give real value while helping ensure that only serious future pilots move forward. It’s a smart way to get clarity without wasting time or money.

• Low commitment, high clarity
• Realistic simulator experience
• Step-by-step review of what it takes to get started
• Personalized guidance for your next step

Most students who complete the First Steps Course choose to continue with our New Pilot Accelerator Course, which focuses on foundational flight procedures in the simulator before stepping into the aircraft.

This saves both time and money, setting you up for success from your first flight lesson.

Learn more about the New Pilot Accelerator course

The First Steps Course is the perfect entry point for anyone curious about learning to fly. It combines a structured consultation with an introductory simulator session, giving you a clear understanding of the Private Pilot License (PPL) process before committing to full training.

You’ll leave with a realistic plan, answers to your questions, and the confidence to take your next step in aviation.

This course is designed for:

• Prospective pilots unsure where to start
• Those curious about the time, cost, and requirements to get a PPL
• People who want to experience flight training without a big commitment
• Serious prospects looking for structured guidance before enrolling

We walk you through the entire training process and give you a hands-on introduction to flying:

• Basic prerequisites (age, language, and citizenship requirements)
• Ground school options and FAA written test overview
• Medical certificate process (3rd and 1st class, MedXPress)
• Recommended equipment: headsets, ForeFlight, iPad, study materials
• Training timeline: FAA minimum vs. realistic national average
• Common mistakes and how to avoid them
• Introductory simulator flight , a “taste” of your first lesson

Unlike a free tour or casual visit, this course is structured to give real value while helping ensure that only serious future pilots move forward. It’s a smart way to get clarity without wasting time or money.

• Low commitment, high clarity
• Realistic simulator experience
• Step-by-step review of what it takes to get started
• Personalized guidance for your next step

Most students who complete the First Steps Course choose to continue with our New Pilot Accelerator Course, which focuses on foundational flight procedures in the simulator before stepping into the aircraft.

This saves both time and money, setting you up for success from your first flight lesson.

Learn more about the New Pilot Accelerator course

The First Steps Course is the perfect entry point for anyone curious about learning to fly. It combines a structured consultation with an introductory simulator session, giving you a clear understanding of the Private Pilot License (PPL) process before committing to full training.

You’ll leave with a realistic plan, answers to your questions, and the confidence to take your next step in aviation.

This course is designed for:

• Prospective pilots unsure where to start
• Those curious about the time, cost, and requirements to get a PPL
• People who want to experience flight training without a big commitment
• Serious prospects looking for structured guidance before enrolling

We walk you through the entire training process and give you a hands-on introduction to flying:

• Basic prerequisites (age, language, and citizenship requirements)
• Ground school options and FAA written test overview
• Medical certificate process (3rd and 1st class, MedXPress)
• Recommended equipment: headsets, ForeFlight, iPad, study materials
• Training timeline: FAA minimum vs. realistic national average
• Common mistakes and how to avoid them
• Introductory simulator flight , a “taste” of your first lesson

Unlike a free tour or casual visit, this course is structured to give real value while helping ensure that only serious future pilots move forward. It’s a smart way to get clarity without wasting time or money.

• Low commitment, high clarity
• Realistic simulator experience
• Step-by-step review of what it takes to get started
• Personalized guidance for your next step

Most students who complete the First Steps Course choose to continue with our New Pilot Accelerator Course, which focuses on foundational flight procedures in the simulator before stepping into the aircraft.

This saves both time and money, setting you up for success from your first flight lesson.

Learn more about the New Pilot Accelerator course

The First Steps Course is the perfect entry point for anyone curious about learning to fly. It combines a structured consultation with an introductory simulator session, giving you a clear understanding of the Private Pilot License (PPL) process before committing to full training.

You’ll leave with a realistic plan, answers to your questions, and the confidence to take your next step in aviation.

This course is designed for:

• Prospective pilots unsure where to start
• Those curious about the time, cost, and requirements to get a PPL
• People who want to experience flight training without a big commitment
• Serious prospects looking for structured guidance before enrolling

We walk you through the entire training process and give you a hands-on introduction to flying:

• Basic prerequisites (age, language, and citizenship requirements)
• Ground school options and FAA written test overview
• Medical certificate process (3rd and 1st class, MedXPress)
• Recommended equipment: headsets, ForeFlight, iPad, study materials
• Training timeline: FAA minimum vs. realistic national average
• Common mistakes and how to avoid them
• Introductory simulator flight , a “taste” of your first lesson

Unlike a free tour or casual visit, this course is structured to give real value while helping ensure that only serious future pilots move forward. It’s a smart way to get clarity without wasting time or money.

• Low commitment, high clarity
• Realistic simulator experience
• Step-by-step review of what it takes to get started
• Personalized guidance for your next step

Most students who complete the First Steps Course choose to continue with our New Pilot Accelerator Course, which focuses on foundational flight procedures in the simulator before stepping into the aircraft.

This saves both time and money, setting you up for success from your first flight lesson.

Learn more about the New Pilot Accelerator course

The First Steps Course is the perfect entry point for anyone curious about learning to fly. It combines a structured consultation with an introductory simulator session, giving you a clear understanding of the Private Pilot License (PPL) process before committing to full training.

You’ll leave with a realistic plan, answers to your questions, and the confidence to take your next step in aviation.

This course is designed for:

• Prospective pilots unsure where to start
• Those curious about the time, cost, and requirements to get a PPL
• People who want to experience flight training without a big commitment
• Serious prospects looking for structured guidance before enrolling

We walk you through the entire training process and give you a hands-on introduction to flying:

• Basic prerequisites (age, language, and citizenship requirements)
• Ground school options and FAA written test overview
• Medical certificate process (3rd and 1st class, MedXPress)
• Recommended equipment: headsets, ForeFlight, iPad, study materials
• Training timeline: FAA minimum vs. realistic national average
• Common mistakes and how to avoid them
• Introductory simulator flight , a “taste” of your first lesson

Unlike a free tour or casual visit, this course is structured to give real value while helping ensure that only serious future pilots move forward. It’s a smart way to get clarity without wasting time or money.

• Low commitment, high clarity
• Realistic simulator experience
• Step-by-step review of what it takes to get started
• Personalized guidance for your next step

Most students who complete the First Steps Course choose to continue with our New Pilot Accelerator Course, which focuses on foundational flight procedures in the simulator before stepping into the aircraft.

This saves both time and money, setting you up for success from your first flight lesson.

Learn more about the New Pilot Accelerator course

The First Steps Course is the perfect entry point for anyone curious about learning to fly. It combines a structured consultation with an introductory simulator session, giving you a clear understanding of the Private Pilot License (PPL) process before committing to full training.

You’ll leave with a realistic plan, answers to your questions, and the confidence to take your next step in aviation.

This course is designed for:

• Prospective pilots unsure where to start
• Those curious about the time, cost, and requirements to get a PPL
• People who want to experience flight training without a big commitment
• Serious prospects looking for structured guidance before enrolling

We walk you through the entire training process and give you a hands-on introduction to flying:

• Basic prerequisites (age, language, and citizenship requirements)
• Ground school options and FAA written test overview
• Medical certificate process (3rd and 1st class, MedXPress)
• Recommended equipment: headsets, ForeFlight, iPad, study materials
• Training timeline: FAA minimum vs. realistic national average
• Common mistakes and how to avoid them
• Introductory simulator flight , a “taste” of your first lesson

Unlike a free tour or casual visit, this course is structured to give real value while helping ensure that only serious future pilots move forward. It’s a smart way to get clarity without wasting time or money.

• Low commitment, high clarity
• Realistic simulator experience
• Step-by-step review of what it takes to get started
• Personalized guidance for your next step

Most students who complete the First Steps Course choose to continue with our New Pilot Accelerator Course, which focuses on foundational flight procedures in the simulator before stepping into the aircraft.

This saves both time and money, setting you up for success from your first flight lesson.

Learn more about the New Pilot Accelerator course

The First Steps Course is the perfect entry point for anyone curious about learning to fly. It combines a structured consultation with an introductory simulator session, giving you a clear understanding of the Private Pilot License (PPL) process before committing to full training.

You’ll leave with a realistic plan, answers to your questions, and the confidence to take your next step in aviation.

This course is designed for:

• Prospective pilots unsure where to start
• Those curious about the time, cost, and requirements to get a PPL
• People who want to experience flight training without a big commitment
• Serious prospects looking for structured guidance before enrolling

We walk you through the entire training process and give you a hands-on introduction to flying:

• Basic prerequisites (age, language, and citizenship requirements)
• Ground school options and FAA written test overview
• Medical certificate process (3rd and 1st class, MedXPress)
• Recommended equipment: headsets, ForeFlight, iPad, study materials
• Training timeline: FAA minimum vs. realistic national average
• Common mistakes and how to avoid them
• Introductory simulator flight , a “taste” of your first lesson

Unlike a free tour or casual visit, this course is structured to give real value while helping ensure that only serious future pilots move forward. It’s a smart way to get clarity without wasting time or money.

• Low commitment, high clarity
• Realistic simulator experience
• Step-by-step review of what it takes to get started
• Personalized guidance for your next step

Most students who complete the First Steps Course choose to continue with our New Pilot Accelerator Course, which focuses on foundational flight procedures in the simulator before stepping into the aircraft.

This saves both time and money, setting you up for success from your first flight lesson.

Learn more about the New Pilot Accelerator course

The First Steps Course is the perfect entry point for anyone curious about learning to fly. It combines a structured consultation with an introductory simulator session, giving you a clear understanding of the Private Pilot License (PPL) process before committing to full training.

You’ll leave with a realistic plan, answers to your questions, and the confidence to take your next step in aviation.

This course is designed for:

• Prospective pilots unsure where to start
• Those curious about the time, cost, and requirements to get a PPL
• People who want to experience flight training without a big commitment
• Serious prospects looking for structured guidance before enrolling

We walk you through the entire training process and give you a hands-on introduction to flying:

• Basic prerequisites (age, language, and citizenship requirements)
• Ground school options and FAA written test overview
• Medical certificate process (3rd and 1st class, MedXPress)
• Recommended equipment: headsets, ForeFlight, iPad, study materials
• Training timeline: FAA minimum vs. realistic national average
• Common mistakes and how to avoid them
• Introductory simulator flight , a “taste” of your first lesson

Unlike a free tour or casual visit, this course is structured to give real value while helping ensure that only serious future pilots move forward. It’s a smart way to get clarity without wasting time or money.

• Low commitment, high clarity
• Realistic simulator experience
• Step-by-step review of what it takes to get started
• Personalized guidance for your next step

Most students who complete the First Steps Course choose to continue with our New Pilot Accelerator Course, which focuses on foundational flight procedures in the simulator before stepping into the aircraft.

This saves both time and money, setting you up for success from your first flight lesson.

Learn more about the New Pilot Accelerator course

The First Steps Course is the perfect entry point for anyone curious about learning to fly. It combines a structured consultation with an introductory simulator session, giving you a clear understanding of the Private Pilot License (PPL) process before committing to full training.

You’ll leave with a realistic plan, answers to your questions, and the confidence to take your next step in aviation.

This course is designed for:

• Prospective pilots unsure where to start
• Those curious about the time, cost, and requirements to get a PPL
• People who want to experience flight training without a big commitment
• Serious prospects looking for structured guidance before enrolling

We walk you through the entire training process and give you a hands-on introduction to flying:

• Basic prerequisites (age, language, and citizenship requirements)
• Ground school options and FAA written test overview
• Medical certificate process (3rd and 1st class, MedXPress)
• Recommended equipment: headsets, ForeFlight, iPad, study materials
• Training timeline: FAA minimum vs. realistic national average
• Common mistakes and how to avoid them
• Introductory simulator flight , a “taste” of your first lesson

Unlike a free tour or casual visit, this course is structured to give real value while helping ensure that only serious future pilots move forward. It’s a smart way to get clarity without wasting time or money.

• Low commitment, high clarity
• Realistic simulator experience
• Step-by-step review of what it takes to get started
• Personalized guidance for your next step

Most students who complete the First Steps Course choose to continue with our New Pilot Accelerator Course, which focuses on foundational flight procedures in the simulator before stepping into the aircraft.

This saves both time and money, setting you up for success from your first flight lesson.

Learn more about the New Pilot Accelerator course

The First Steps Course is the perfect entry point for anyone curious about learning to fly. It combines a structured consultation with an introductory simulator session, giving you a clear understanding of the Private Pilot License (PPL) process before committing to full training.

You’ll leave with a realistic plan, answers to your questions, and the confidence to take your next step in aviation.

This course is designed for:

• Prospective pilots unsure where to start
• Those curious about the time, cost, and requirements to get a PPL
• People who want to experience flight training without a big commitment
• Serious prospects looking for structured guidance before enrolling

We walk you through the entire training process and give you a hands-on introduction to flying:

• Basic prerequisites (age, language, and citizenship requirements)
• Ground school options and FAA written test overview
• Medical certificate process (3rd and 1st class, MedXPress)
• Recommended equipment: headsets, ForeFlight, iPad, study materials
• Training timeline: FAA minimum vs. realistic national average
• Common mistakes and how to avoid them
• Introductory simulator flight , a “taste” of your first lesson

Unlike a free tour or casual visit, this course is structured to give real value while helping ensure that only serious future pilots move forward. It’s a smart way to get clarity without wasting time or money.

• Low commitment, high clarity
• Realistic simulator experience
• Step-by-step review of what it takes to get started
• Personalized guidance for your next step

Most students who complete the First Steps Course choose to continue with our New Pilot Accelerator Course, which focuses on foundational flight procedures in the simulator before stepping into the aircraft.

This saves both time and money, setting you up for success from your first flight lesson.

Learn more about the New Pilot Accelerator course

The First Steps Course is the perfect entry point for anyone curious about learning to fly. It combines a structured consultation with an introductory simulator session, giving you a clear understanding of the Private Pilot License (PPL) process before committing to full training.

You’ll leave with a realistic plan, answers to your questions, and the confidence to take your next step in aviation.

This course is designed for:

• Prospective pilots unsure where to start
• Those curious about the time, cost, and requirements to get a PPL
• People who want to experience flight training without a big commitment
• Serious prospects looking for structured guidance before enrolling

We walk you through the entire training process and give you a hands-on introduction to flying:

• Basic prerequisites (age, language, and citizenship requirements)
• Ground school options and FAA written test overview
• Medical certificate process (3rd and 1st class, MedXPress)
• Recommended equipment: headsets, ForeFlight, iPad, study materials
• Training timeline: FAA minimum vs. realistic national average
• Common mistakes and how to avoid them
• Introductory simulator flight , a “taste” of your first lesson

Unlike a free tour or casual visit, this course is structured to give real value while helping ensure that only serious future pilots move forward. It’s a smart way to get clarity without wasting time or money.

• Low commitment, high clarity
• Realistic simulator experience
• Step-by-step review of what it takes to get started
• Personalized guidance for your next step

Most students who complete the First Steps Course choose to continue with our New Pilot Accelerator Course, which focuses on foundational flight procedures in the simulator before stepping into the aircraft.

This saves both time and money, setting you up for success from your first flight lesson.

Learn more about the New Pilot Accelerator course

The First Steps Course is the perfect entry point for anyone curious about learning to fly. It combines a structured consultation with an introductory simulator session, giving you a clear understanding of the Private Pilot License (PPL) process before committing to full training.

You’ll leave with a realistic plan, answers to your questions, and the confidence to take your next step in aviation.

This course is designed for:

• Prospective pilots unsure where to start
• Those curious about the time, cost, and requirements to get a PPL
• People who want to experience flight training without a big commitment
• Serious prospects looking for structured guidance before enrolling

We walk you through the entire training process and give you a hands-on introduction to flying:

• Basic prerequisites (age, language, and citizenship requirements)
• Ground school options and FAA written test overview
• Medical certificate process (3rd and 1st class, MedXPress)
• Recommended equipment: headsets, ForeFlight, iPad, study materials
• Training timeline: FAA minimum vs. realistic national average
• Common mistakes and how to avoid them
• Introductory simulator flight , a “taste” of your first lesson

Unlike a free tour or casual visit, this course is structured to give real value while helping ensure that only serious future pilots move forward. It’s a smart way to get clarity without wasting time or money.

• Low commitment, high clarity
• Realistic simulator experience
• Step-by-step review of what it takes to get started
• Personalized guidance for your next step

Most students who complete the First Steps Course choose to continue with our New Pilot Accelerator Course, which focuses on foundational flight procedures in the simulator before stepping into the aircraft.

This saves both time and money, setting you up for success from your first flight lesson.

Learn more about the New Pilot Accelerator course

The Licensed Pilots Training program is designed to help current pilots maintain proficiency, sharpen their avionics knowledge, and advance their aviation careers. Whether you're a weekend flyer or preparing for professional opportunities, our FAA-approved simulator programs provide an efficient and cost-effective way to stay sharp.

This training pathway includes recurrent training, advanced avionics mastery, and scenario-based proficiency courses tailored to your specific goals.

This program is ideal for:

• Private, commercial, and ATP-rated pilots wanting to stay proficient
• Instrument-rated pilots maintaining currency
• Rusty pilots looking to refresh their skills before returning to active flying
• Flight instructors and airline candidates preparing for the next career step

Our curriculum offers focused modules to meet different pilot needs, including:

• Rusty Pilot Refresh: Get back in the cockpit with confidence.
• IPC Accelerator & Instrument Currency: Regain or maintain IFR proficiency efficiently.
• IMC Emergencies: Practice high-risk scenarios safely in the simulator.
• Avionics Mastery: GNS, GTN, Garmin G5, and G1000 focused training.
• Jet Transition & Interview Prep: Prepare for airline interviews and simulator profiles.
• Personalized Training: One-on-one instruction for specific goals.

Training in our FAA-approved SG-1 flight simulator offers significant advantages over traditional aircraft-only training:

• Lower costs compared to flying hours
• 24/7 availability for solo currency sessions
• Safe environment to train IMC emergencies and complex scenarios
• Ability to pause, repeat, and reposition at any phase of flight
• Faster mastery of avionics and procedures

Many of our courses directly support FAA regulatory and currency requirements, such as:

• Instrument Currency (14 CFR 61.57)
• IPC completion prep
• Flight Review elements
• FAA WINGS credit for Rusty Pilot Refresh

By completing these modules in the simulator, you reduce your required aircraft time and focus your flight hours on demonstrating proficiency , not practicing basic procedures.

Upon completion, pilots typically:

• Schedule a shorter, more efficient flight review or IPC in the aircraft
• Log currency approaches and holds at a fraction of the cost
• Receive documentation and endorsements as appropriate
• Feel more confident and safer in real-world flying

Many pilots also continue with advanced courses, such as Jet Transition & Interview Prep or CFI Accelerator, to progress toward professional goals.