Title:
Using Flight Simulators to Save Time and Money on Private Pilot Training
Topic:
How to Effectively Use Simulators for Flight Trainers
Brief Description:
Learning to fly is expensive, and many private pilots end up logging more than double the FAA minimum hours. While nothing can replace actually flying the airplane, a flight simulator can help some students get there faster and for less money. Whether training with an instructor or practicing on your own, come share what has worked and what has not worked. Students, CFIs, and certificated pilots all welcome!
Select Number:
WP15146212
Location of Seminar:
West Valley Flying Club
1901 Embarcadero Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94303
Directions to Venue:
This event will be held in the West Valley Flying Club conference room. From Highway 101, head east toward the bay and turn left just after the golf course. West Valley Flying Club is the second driveway on the right. Overflow parking is available in the golf course parking lot.
Seating:
45
seats at the facility,
45
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Jack O'Leary is a Gold Seal CFI-I and 2026 AOPA Distinguished Flight Instructor with West Valley Flying Club. He writes about learning, teaching, and flying at cfijack.com. Before instructing full-time, he was a program manager for autonomous vehicle simulation and testing at Apple and has a research background in virtual reality. He made good use of flight simulators in his own training and spent several years hosting weekly virtual fly outs on Microsoft Flight Simulator under the name Jules Altis.
Equal Access Information:
The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is committed to providing equal access to this meeting/event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please communicate your request as soon as possible with the person in the “Contact Information” area of the meeting/event notice. Note that two weeks is usually required to arrange services.
Credit Applicability:
1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 3
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
Oversight of FAASTeam Representatives
Additional Event Documents:
