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Arjun Shah

Online Flight Instructor

Welcome! I look forward to helping you achieve your aviation goals!

KDAB (Daytona Beach, FL) Eastern Time (UTC-4/5)
Gold Seal FAA CFI, CFII, MEI
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 (MSFS), X-Plane 12, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 (MSFS), X-Plane 11
Embraer Phenom 300
AI-Enhanced Debriefs

Flight Sim Experience

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 (MSFS) Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 (MSFS)
X-Plane 12 X-Plane 12
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 (MSFS) Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 (MSFS)
X-Plane 11 X-Plane 11

Hardware Experience Components this instructor has helped clients with in coaching sessions. = expert-level proficiency. Sorted by how often they come up in sessions.

HoneycombBravo Throttle Quadrant HoneycombAlpha Flight Controls FlightSimBuilderFlightSimBuilder G1000 Suite LogitechFlight Rudder Pedals LogitechFlight Yoke System FlightSimBuilderG1000TNxi Suite

Software & Add-ons Software and add-ons this instructor has helped clients with in coaching sessions. = expert-level proficiency. Sorted by how often they come up in sessions.

SimInnovationsAir Manager NavigraphNavigraph Charts & Data BoeingForeFlight Sim InnovationsAspen EFD1000 VATSIMvPilot / xPilot

Certificates & Ratings

Instructor

Gold Seal FAA Certified Flight Instructor (CFI, CFII, MEI): Airplane Single Engine • Instrument Airplane • Airplane Multi Engine

Pilot

FAA Commercial Pilot (ASEL, AMEL, IR): Airplane Single Engine Land • Airplane Multiengine Land • Instrument Rating

Type Ratings

Embraer Phenom 300

Real-World Aircraft

I have instructed in:

Cessna 172
Piper PA-28 Cherokee
Piper PA-44 Seminole

I have also piloted:

Embraer Phenom 300 Type Rating

Avionics & EFB Experience

Avionics

Garmin G1000 Garmin G1000 NXi Garmin G3000 Garmin G5 Garmin GFC 500 Garmin GFC 700 Garmin GNS 430 Garmin GNS 530 Steam gauges (6-pack)

Electronic Flight Bags

Garmin Pilot ForeFlight

Flight Time

1,500-5,000 hrs Total Flight Time
500-1,500 hrs Dual Given (Instruction)

About Me

Hi there! I am a US-based Gold Seal Flight Instructor based out of DAB. I current work as a pilot flying the Phenom 300 business jet.

I have years of experience of flying in complex, challenging airspace while teaching brand new students how to fly. I have flown Pipers and Cessnas during my career, with plentiful G1000 glass cockpit experience. See you in the sky!

Testimonials 9

“Arjun is an amazing instructor. Each session he has taught me a new skill that my in person instructors decided to teach in a superficial way. He has been a literal game changer for me on crosswind landings, right downwind spacing, steep turns, stabilized approach and more.”

— Leslie
Student Pilot (06/29/2026)

“We had our first lesson a few days ago. We are working on some IFR instruction. Arjun was very thorough and knowledgeable. I have a second lesson today, looking forward to it.”

— Peter S.
Instrument Rating Student (01/02/2026)

“…His virtual coaching was incredibly effective and allowed me to practice long after normal flight school hours, which was a huge advantage…” (<a href="https://flightsimcoach.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/arjun-testimonial-michael-1.pdf">Read full testimonial</a>)

— Michael
Private Pilot (02/03/2025)

“Arjun was super helpful and quick at figuring out issue with my Velocity One yoke/quad setup in MSFS. He also gave me instruction for take offs. I’m looking forward to learning more from him in future sessions.”

— Matthew
Student Pilot (06/19/2024)

“Very good session, very helpful for the real airplane”

— Robert K.
Instrument-Rated Pilot (04/21/2024)

“Arjun is amazing. Helpful, polite, and professional. I enjoyed the session”

— Ken Starr
Student Pilot (01/09/2024)

“Loved it. I didn’t know that the rudder was way off till Arjun helped me and got it fixed. Got me going in the hanger and better downloads. Every time I get a session, I come to know that I barley scratched the surface of the home sim on my own. Really worth the time.”

— Tarek Elawa
Student Pilot (12/27/2023)

“Arjun was extremely helpful, Knowledgeable and nice I will definitely work with him again.”

— Carlos P.
Flight Simulation Enthusiast (10/04/2023)

“First session was fantastic. Learned more in 90 minutes with direction than I have in a month trying to figure out what I should learn and improve on [myself].”

— Clayton H.
Student Pilot (09/13/2023)
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