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PilotWorkshops Releases Pilot-Friendly Manual for VFR Communications

November 22, 2017 (Nashua, NH) – PilotWorkshops has released “VFR Communications” the latest in their Pilot-Friendly Manual series. The printed manual includes accompanying videos that clearly explain, in a task-oriented format, what to say when and where. “We recognize that all new pilots, and many experienced ones, feel intimidated talking on the radio. Our new […]

PilotWorkshops adds Jeff Van West as Creative Director

October 20, 2017 (Nashua, NH) Jeff Van West has joined PilotWorkshops.com LLC in a newly formed Creative Director position. Jeff’s primary responsibility will be managing the development and creation of the company’s pilot proficiency training programs, including their flagship IFR Mastery program.

IFR Mastery featured in AOPA Pilot magazine

August 22, 2017 – We invited AOPA Editor Dave Hirschman to join a recent IFR Mastery recording session, and this is what he said about the experience… “The IFR Scenarios are meant to draw attention to aviation’s many gray areas not clearly addressed by regulations.”

PilotWorkshops debuts “Getting Started With Flight Simulation” video training

June 30, 2017 (Nashua, NH) – PilotWorkshops has launched a video training program for pilots called, “Getting Started With Flight Simulation – A Pilots’ Guide To Building Proficiency at Home“. The program is designed to walk any pilot, step-by-step, through the entire process of purchasing, configuring and successfully using a desktop flight simulator to build […]

PilotWorkshops Announces Simulator Winner

June 20, 2017 (Nashua, NH) – PilotWorkshops has announced the winner of its recent simulator drawing as Mr. Peter Grass of Lexington, KY. Peter entered the IFR Mastery scenario video drawing in May and was lucky enough to be chosen from among thousands of entrants. Pictured here in his home, the three-display system was built by […]

PilotWorkshops Updates IFR Mastery

March 17, 2017 (Nashua, NH) – PilotWorkshops has made significant upgrades to its flagship IFR Mastery program that improve the experience for users. The site now runs on new software with a number of benefits including a responsive design that provides better viewing on mobile platforms like tablets and phones. “Thousands of members are viewing IFR […]

PilotWorkshops Updates Training Program

February 15, 2017 (Nashua, NH) – PilotWorkshops has recently updated its training program: Real World Coast to Coast and is providing immediate, online access for these updates to existing customers. Real World Coast to Coast lets customers experience long-range IFR and VFR flying with a left-seat view of an experienced pilot’s journey from New Jersey to Southern California. […]

CFII Mallory Devine Joins PilotWorkshops

June 9, 2016 (Nashua, NH) – Mallory Devine, a CFII with commercial and multi-engine ratings, has joined PilotWorkshops.com. In her full-time role, Mallory will provide customer support and assist in product development. “Promptly answering phone calls and emails has been crucial to our long-term success. If you are buying something, especially on the internet, and you […]

PilotWorkshops Releases “Real World Coast to Coast”

May 17, 2016 (Nashua, NH) – PilotWorkshops has released a new training program called Real World Coast to Coast. The series of high def videos gives you a “left seat perspective”, flying along with experienced pilot Keith Smith as he journeys across the country. Unlike scripted training programs where everything is under control, in Real World […]

PilotWorkshops announces Bose A20 Headset Winner

May 9, 2016 (Nashua, NH) – Congratulations to Christopher Carroll of Florida – winner of our most recent Bose A20 Aviation Headset Drawing. Christopher is a multi-engine commercial pilot and advanced ground and instrument ground instructor. He mostly flies a Cessna 172 G1000 and a Piper Seneca II. He says, “I fly because aviation gives me […]

PilotWorkshops debuts “Real World VFR” video training

November 25, 2015 (Nashua, NH) – PilotWorkshops has launched Real World VFR, a NEW HD video program that follows a pilot through a series of challenging flights, and teaches the skills and confidence needed to explore new flying adventures. With multiple, in-cockpit and airplane-mounted cameras and full ATC audio, viewers feel like they are riding […]

PilotWorkshops debuts “IFR Focus” – Free for Instrument Pilots

August 27, 2015 (Nashua, NH) – PilotWorkshops has announced the release of a new, bi-monthly electronic publication called IFR Focus, for Instrument Pilots and students. Content-wise it’s serious IFR, delving into a specific IFR topic from a pilot’s perspective. Each installment of IFR Focus offers practical tips and techniques for getting the most utility out […]