Each Cirrus machine is $75,000. Installation, configuration and the spares you would expect sit on top of that, and the modeled all-in figure we underwrite against is $125,000 per device, which is the number every published return is calculated on. Future airliner-class simulators are ~$300K to ~$400K, depending on the airframe. Full figures are available in the gated overview on request.
OWN A SIMULATOR IN MIDTOWN
Own the Simulator. We Operate It.
Our Midtown studio opens September 22, 2026 at 35 West 31st Street, Suite 901. By appointment only. This is for someone who wants a professional simulator and would like it to pay for itself or better. Your own entity owns it. Aviator.NYC operates it in our Midtown bay. We built the platform. We are building the market. We are gathering the data. Cirrus machines: Delayed to 2027. They arrive in 2027, sooner if an owner commits.
Midtown Manhattan
35 West 31st Street, Suite 901, opens September 22, 2026
FAA-approved AATD
Loggable simulator time
Platform built
Booking, payment, access and curriculum run daily
What is already built
Your aim is to break even or better on a professional simulator. Booked hours determine what you are paid.
We built the platform
Booking, payment, self-service access, and curriculum run daily. Your simulator joins that operation.
We are building the market
The Midtown studio gives us room to serve corporate groups and youth programs. We are building demand alongside simulator training.
We are gathering the data
We have measured booked hours since 2019. We publish those figures to owners so they can see how the simulator is used.
The fleet, and what is open to ownership
The G1000 is operating, and the VR pair is funded. The Cirrus machines are open to ownership. Airliner-class simulators are future options.
General AviationOperating since 2018
G1000 NXi Simulator
New pilots, instrument currency, and proficiency practice
FAA-approved AATD
Our G1000 has operated since 2018 and relocates to Midtown on September 22, 2026. Its booked hours, measured since 2019, are the data behind every number we publish.
VR EntertainmentFunded, opens with the studio
VR Flight Simulators
Aviation enthusiasts, team building, youth programs, pilots seeking inaccessible aircraft experiences
Non-certified (experiential)
The funded VR pair opens with the studio on September 22, 2026. It is not for sale. Both stations gain two degrees of freedom of motion, pitch and roll, after opening. The launch lineup is recreational F/A-18 Hornet, F-16 Fighting Falcon, A-10 Thunderbolt II, and P-51 Mustang missions plus Cessna 172 Skyhawk and Cirrus SR20 in X-Plane 12. Not FAA approved. One operator runs both units, and flat-rate private event rentals serve parties and corporate outings. Lineup subject to change.
General AviationDelayed to 2027
Cirrus SR20/SR22
$75,000 for the machine
Cirrus owners and pilots practicing the SR-series avionics workflow
FAA-approved AATD with its own authorization
A dual-seat SR20/SR22 simulator with Garmin Perspective Touch+ (G3000 displays, GTC 580 controllers). Your own entity owns it. Aviator.NYC operates it in our Midtown bay under an operating and brand-licensing agreement. You are paid on booked hours. Want one sooner? Own one and we operate it.
JetDelayed to 2027
Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet
$75,000 for the machine
Vision Jet owners and pilots preparing for a type rating
FAA-approved AATD with its own authorization
A single-seat SF50 Vision Jet simulator with Garmin Perspective Touch+ (G3000 displays, GTC 580 controllers). It has its own FAA AATD authorization, separate from the SR-series simulator. Your own entity owns it. Aviator.NYC operates it in our Midtown bay under an operating and brand-licensing agreement. You are paid on booked hours. Want one sooner? Own one and we operate it.
WidebodyFuture
Boeing 777
~$400K
Type-rating prep, jet transition pilots, aviation enthusiasts
Planned: FTD Level 4 or AATD
A future widebody simulator for recreational sessions, type-rating preparation, and airline interview scenarios.
NarrowbodyFuture
Boeing 737
~$300K
Recreational pilots, type-rating prep, jet transition, airline interview prep
Planned: FTD Level 4 or AATD
A future narrowbody simulator for recreational sessions, jet transition, type-rating preparation, and airline scenarios.
NarrowbodyFuture
Airbus A320
~$300K
Recreational pilots, type-rating prep, jet transition, airline interview prep
Planned: FTD Level 4 or AATD
A future Airbus simulator for recreational sessions and pilots practicing jet procedures, type-rating scenarios, and airline interviews.
The G1000 photo shows our operating simulator. Studio and proposed simulator renderings are AI-generated.
Why Manhattan
Midtown puts simulator training within reach of local pilots, colleges, youth programs, and corporate teams.
Diverse Pilot Demand
Recreational pilots pursuing advanced ratings, owner-pilots transitioning to single-pilot jets, type-rating candidates preparing for checkrides, and airline pilots seeking supplemental proficiency training.
Dozens of colleges
Columbia, NYU, CUNY, and other colleges are potential customers for aviation courses, STEM programs, and simulator training blocks.
Corporate Aviation Market
Corporate teams and aviation departments are potential customers for team-building events and aviation experiences.
Transit Accessible Location
Penn Station is two blocks away, about 6 minutes on foot. PATH at 33rd Street is one block away. Port Authority and Grand Central are each under 20 minutes on foot.
The Midtown studio
The Midtown studio opens September 22, 2026, with the Cirrus bay built into the plan.
Established Training Operation
An active student base, an instructor roster, and a curriculum support the operation. Booking, payment, and self-service access run daily.
How ownership works
Your own entity owns the simulator. Aviator.NYC operates it in our Midtown bay under an operating and brand-licensing agreement.
You own it. We operate it.
Your simulator in our Midtown bay
Your simulator lives at Aviator.NYC. We handle bookings, payment, access, instructors, and routine upkeep. Your aim is to break even or better through booked hours.
- Your own entity buys and owns the device
- You are not buying shares in Aviator.NYC
- An operating and brand-licensing agreement connects your entity and Aviator.NYC
- Aviator.NYC does not manage your entity or syndicate
- You are paid on booked hours, quarterly
Revenue Streams
Simulator training, recreational sessions, and group events are sources of booked hours. We measure demand as these programs grow.
Instrument Currency and Proficiency
Instrument currency and proficiency work in an FAA-approved AATD for pilots practicing procedures without an aircraft.
Type-Rating Prep
Pilots preparing for airline or corporate type-rating checkrides.
University Partnerships
Structured training blocks for collegiate aviation and STEM programs.
Corporate Team Building
Corporate groups and team events in a professional simulator studio. From September 22, 2026, flat-rate private event rentals let groups reserve the available stations or the studio.
Fear of Flying Programs
Therapeutic desensitization programs for anxious travelers.
Youth Aviation & STEM
Educational programs for K-12 students and after-school aviation clubs.
VR Entertainment Experiences
The funded VR pair opens with the studio on September 22, 2026. The lineup includes F/A-18 Hornet, F-16 Fighting Falcon, A-10 Thunderbolt II, and P-51 Mustang missions plus Cessna 172 Skyhawk and Cirrus SR20 in X-Plane 12. Both stations add pitch and roll motion after opening.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a simulator that Aviator.NYC operates.
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