Mike Catalfamo
‣ FAA ATP · CFI/CFII · AGI/IGI
📍 United States · Eastern Time
About me
I’m a former airline pilot & Boeing engineer. I’ve been a desktop flight sim user since 2000, and experienced first-hand the profound benefits they can have on real-world flight training. I am passionate about helping pilots and enthusiasts alike use desktop simulation to achieve their goals as efficiently as possible. Read more
Certificates & Ratings
FAA CFI/CFII
Certified Flight Instructor
Airplane Single Engine Land
Instrument
FAA ATP
Airline Transport Pilot
Airplane Multi Engine Land
FAA AGI/IGI
Advanced Ground Instructor
Instrument Ground Instructor
Type Rating
Embraer 175/195
Misc.
Tailwheel · Part 107 Drone · High Altitude · High Performance/Complex
Pilot & Instructor Experience
I have real-world instructing experience in: Cessna C172, 150, 182RG, Cirrus SR20, Piper PA-28
Flight Sim Experience
X-Plane 11
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020
PilotEdge
VATSIM
Sample Lessons
Reviews/Testimonials
"...Can't say enough about Mike's knowledge and teaching skills. It's like having a CFI on call for simmers, as well as those training for their PPL or Instrument Ratings. His fees are super reasonable. Serious simmers and pilots in training are fortunate to have this resource available!" Read more
