VR Flight School - Flight Sim Coach

Your VR Flight School

Learn to fly in VR with 1-on-1 remote flight instruction.
Quickly achieve your aviation goals.

Your Online VR Flight School

How it works

Meet with a Certified Flight Instructor

Share your VR display (or non-VR monitors) with the instructor as you fly

Become a better pilot!

personalized, one-on-one remote assistance

Available to anyone with a home flight sim (VR not required)

Our Services

Real-World Student Pilots

Prepare for your flight lessons at home with expert CFIs to save over $1000 on your flight training. Maintain discipline & avoid dangerous bad habits.

Flight Sim Hobbyists

Bring the ultimate realism to your sim and learn to fly the right way. Avoid endless hours watching YouTube tutorials and quickly learn to fly on ATC networks like VATSIM & PilotEdge.

Flight Sim Technical Support

Get expert help setting up, troubleshooting, or buying a flight simulator, including advanced hardware and VR (virtual reality).

Online Ground Instruction

Get personalized help preparing for your oral and written exams, or practicing ATC communications. No simulator needed.

Our Instructors

Our professional instructors average over 4000 hours of real-world flying experience. They are flight simulation experts who will teach you the secrets of using your sim to become a competent and safe pilot.

They bring a wide range of expertise to your fingertips—including in aircraft such as Cirrus, corporate jets, airliners, helicopters, and more.

Matt Bromback

FAA ATP. Expired FAA CFI, CFII, MEI (2009).

Airliners, Sim Enthusiasts

X-Plane, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 (MSFS)

B737, A320, EMB-145, EMB-170/190, DC-9

Curtis Wheeler

FAA CFI, CFII, MEI, CFIG, ATP ASEL/AMEL, Commercial ASES/AMES

Private Pilot, Instrument, Airliners, Gliders, Multi-Engine

X-Plane, Condor

Canadair CRJ, Boeing 737, Airbus A320, Cessna Citation 550. Experimental Aircraft Authorizations in Mig-15/17, L-29, L-39 and T-33.

Nick Marcantonio

FAA CFI, CFII, MEI, AGI, IGI, ATP

Private Pilot, Instrument, Airliners, Sim Enthusiasts

X-Plane, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 (MSFS), Prepar3D, DCS World

CL-65 (CRJ)

Dave Walley

ATPL(H) – New Zealand, UK, EASA, CASA | CPL(H) – New Zealand, UK, FAA, others | Instructor rating (H) – New Zealand (B/D), EASA | Examiner (H) – New Zealand

Helicopters

X-Plane, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 (MSFS)

Various helicopters • Boeing 737-200

Alan Edwards

FAA CFI, CFII, MEI, CFIG, ATP, AGI/IGI, Commercial (Glider)

Private Pilot, Instrument, Gliders, Multi-Engine

X-Plane

Cessna Citation CE-500

Jesse Ekkerd

SACAA Instructor Grade 2, SACAA CPL(A)

Private Pilot, Instrument, Sim Enthusiasts, Aviation English

X-Plane, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 (MSFS), Prepar3D, Flight Simulator X (FSX)

Beechcraft 1900 (B190)

Leigh Ehrmann

Canadian Class 2 ME FI, IRI, ATPL

Canada ops, Sim Enthusiasts, Multi-Engine, Cirrus, Corporate Jets

X-Plane, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 (MSFS)

C550 • C560 • C25C (Citation CJ4) • C25CS (Citation CJ4 Single Pilot) • C525 (Citation M2) • C525S (Citation M2 Single Pilot) • TBM AND ARJ146 (BAE146/Avro RJ Series)

Jorge Sierra

ICAO FFS Instructor, FAA ATP, AGI, IGI

Airliners, Sim Enthusiasts

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 (MSFS), Prepar3D

Airbus A318, A319, A320, A321, A330 • Boeing 787

Darrell Taylor

EASA FI(A), FATPL | FAA CFI, CFII, Commercial (Single/Multi)

Airliners, UK/European ops, Sim Enthusiasts, Multi-Engine

X-Plane, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 (MSFS)

Boeing 737 300-900

Chris Stalica

FAA CFI, CFII, Commercial (Single/Multi)

Private Pilot, Instrument, ATC Comms, Cirrus

X-Plane, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 (MSFS)

Cessna Citation Mustang (CE-510s)

Our Courses

Upcoming Small Group Courses

Interactive Small Group Class

VFR ATC Communications

Learn how to talk to ATC in our hands-on course. Key the mic with confidence, both in real-life and on VATSIM/PilotEdge.

Max 4 per class

8.5 hours plus 30 mins 1-on-1 training

Next course starting March 18, 2023

March 18, 23, 25, and 28 from 10 AM to 12 PM EDT (1400-1600Z). 30 mins extra on March 18 for guest ATC speaker.

1-on-1 Coaching Plans

Our Specialty

Bespoke, custom-tailored coaching

We know your situation may be unique. Our specialty is in developing training to meet your specific needs. Simply book a free consult with one of our instructors and they will create a custom plan.

Starting at $55/hr

Coaching Plan: Private Pilot (Part 1 of 3)

Pre-Solo

Learn and practice basic flight maneuvers under the supervision of an instructor to help establish proper habits from day 1

Virtual Type Rating

Virtual Boeing 737 Type Rating

Learn how to fly the Boeing 737 in a simulated IFR ATC environment such as VATSIM.

Coaching Plan: Instrument Rating (Part 1 of 3)

Instrument Basics

Build a solid foundation in instrument scanning. Learn how to understand basic IFR clearances. Master IFR VOR/GPS and holding patterns.

Coaching Plan: Private Pilot (Part 2 of 3)

Intro to VFR ATC Communications

Eliminate “mic fright” in the airplane! Practice basic communications procedures in a relaxed environment with your remote instructor.

Coaching Plan

Flight Sim Jumpstart

An introductory offering for sim enthusiasts who want to be able to fly general aviation aircraft from point A to point B.

Free Activities

Use your sim to improve your pilot skills and knowledge. Fly with an instructor or get offline feedback with a Replay Review.

VFR ATC Communications Practice

Event

VFR

Short Field Takeoffs/Landings

Deep Dive

Night flight to Billings, MT

Mission

What does a sloped runway look like on final approach?

Exercise/Challenge

VFR

Free Sim Tips

Browse our searchable library of tips for using X-Plane and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 (MSFS).

How to Reposition Aircraft in X-Plane

How to view the frame rate in FS2020

How to view Angle of Attack in X-Plane

Refuel aircraft via a keyboard shortcut

What Our Clients Say

"Ben was worth every penny. If any X12 MacOS user is having difficulty give him a shout. You’ll be up and running in no time at all."

Tony

Commercial pilot/CFI

02/28/2023

¨Patrick Kotyuk did an excellent job in calibrating my XPlane 12 snd Honeycomb setup! It was money and time very well spent. Flight Sim Coach exceeded my expectation in coordinating the schedule with Patrick. I highly recommend Flight Sim Coach, and Patrick Kotyuk!"

Doug Kindred

Private Pilot

02/11/2023

"Very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful!"

Allen Dunn

Private Pilot

12/15/2022

"WELL WORTH THE MONEY. After a brief conversation with Ben, I felt he knew exactly what I was trying to accomplish. I spent over 7 hours trying to get my system right, to no avail. Within 30 minutes, Ben had my system up and running better than I expected. Ben knew I was an actual student pilot on a Cessna 172. He configured the controls to work just as a 172 would. I don't know how often I said "Wow!" when Ben showed me new items."

James S.

Student Pilot

12/16/2022

"My session with Patrick was absolutely awesome. Flying with VR in MSFS using VATSIM for controlling changed my flightsim world. As a perpetual private pilot in training, this was the most realistic experience next to the real thing. The only thing missing was the loud rumble and vibration of the engine, sensory orientation and the smell of aviation fuel."

Howard Rhett

Student Pilot

10/21/2022

"The flight sim coaching is awesome very informative and fun to learn and I am learning things that I thought I will never learn in flight sims"

Chris

Flight Simulation Enthusiast

04/10/2023

"I had an excellent first coaching session with Jesse today. He speaks very clearly, is articulate, and was able to answer all of my questions. I am looking forward to additional coaching sessions with Jesse."

Frank M.

Flight Simulation Enthusiast

10/07/2022

"Amazing instructor. Loved the session. Very clear and he was equipped with tools that facilitate teaching. Looking forward to our next lesson!"

Camil Sader

Flight Simulation Enthusiast

05/02/2023

"Absolutely fantastic and solved many of my challenges in the time we had allotted. Great value, very much appreciate it."

Michael McCauley

Private Pilot

12/20/2022

"Nick has a great disposition for teaching. He is easy going, well prepared with informative material, very professional and made me feel confident about my first flight with an instructor. Thank you!"

Jon Jackson

Student Pilot

05/02/2023

“I had a great coaching session with Patrick. He is very patient; informative and very knowledgeable.“

Jerry G.

Flight Simulation Enthusiast

07/21/2022

"The ATC course was fantastic. Having it led by someone who has experience working with ATC as well as someone that participated in ATC online activities as an amateur controller was really helpful. Nick was great in teaching the course by not only covering the material that was included in the displayed presentations, but relating some of his real world experiences. Thanks to Nick and the course material, I’m at least not paralyzed at the thought of talking to ATC any longer."

Dale Hesser

Student Pilot

05/01/2023

"Jesse is very knowledgeable and pleasant to work with. He is very encouraging and very 'calming' in showing me things that are new to me."

Russ E.

Student Pilot

12/02/2022

“Alan is knowledgeable about the sim and that has been helpful to me in learning it better. Especially the shortcuts. The first session was mostly talking about communication, radios etc. which is important to me.”

Bob R.

Student Pilot

09/14/2022

"Very in-depth work with G1000. Jesse went step by step and any questions were welcomed."

John B.

Flight Simulation Enthusiast

10/17/2022