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FAA-Certified Flight Simulator Training • NYC

Flight Simulator Training in NYC. Lead by Airline Pilots.

Log flight hours in NYC toward your certificate. Train efficiently with airline pilots in our FAA-approved simulator and arrive prepared—not overwhelmed.

Start Your JourneyIFR & Beyond
FAA-Approved AATD
Supplement your flight training, in a flight simualtor.
Supplement Your Training
No airport, no weather, no maintenance cancelations.
Airline Pilot Instructors
Real guidance, real experience.
SELECT YOUR PATHNYC / AVIATOR.NYC

NEW PILOTS

No experience needed — we'll guide you from first curiosity to confident flying.

LICENSED PILOTS

Already licensed? Let's strengthen your skills and sharpen your IFR or airline readiness.

ABOUT US & RESOURCES

Save $1,320+ vs. NYC Aircraft Training

Standard Rate$190/hr$1140 for 6 hrs
Bundle Rate$130/hr$780 for 6 hrs90-day validity
VS
NYC Aircraft$350/hr$2,100+ for 6 hrsFor comparison only
Get the BundleUse in 2-3hr sessions until hours are used

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Active airline pilots, not a call center. Share your situation and we'll point you to the best next step.

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Why Hobby & Career Pilots Train Here

See why pilots come to us in addition to their flight school: structured simulator time with airline pilots, focused practice on the parts of training that usually cause checkride failures, and a Manhattan location that fits around your real life.

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SOLO SIMULATOR ACCESS

TRAIN ON YOUR OWN TIME

Our FAA-certified AATD is available for solo practice. This is real flight training equipment, not a video game. Student pilot certificate or higher required.

  • +FAA-approved AATD simulator
  • +Student certificate or higher required
  • +No checkout flight needed
SOLO PRACTICE FROM
$41.25
PER HOUR

bundle price

Or $85/hr single session

Bring your own CFI is welcomed

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WHY AVIATOR.NYC

Why Hobby Pilots Train
at Aviator.NYC

Professional instruction in Manhattan. Build skills here, fly at the airport.

Start Training
01

Airline Pilot Instructors

Learn from professionals who fly professionally.

02

Manhattan Location

Train in Hudson Square, minutes from any subway line.

03

FAA-Certified Simulator

Realistic training that counts toward your certificate.

04

Flexible Scheduling

Book sessions when it works for you. Evenings and weekends available.