VFR Mastery Sim Entry
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Online Scenarios: Have Fun While You Learn
There’s no substitute for actual flying experience – pilots that train and fly regularly are typically confident and proficient. While we can’t put you in an airplane, we can do the next best thing by immersing you in the mental aspects of flying.
VFR Mastery is a continuing series of online, scenario-based workshops. Each month, we provide a challenging VFR scenario that tests your knowledge and hones your decision-making skills.
It’s more than reading another article or watching another video. VFR Mastery delivers a powerful way to keep your head in the game and gain valuable experience from the comfort of your computer.
The best part of VFR Mastery is you’ll get maximum return for the time you invest. Because you are actively engaged, you will learn and retain the lessons in far less time. And because it’s fun, you’ll want to do it more often.
Regular Exercise For Your Pilot Brain
Each month, VFR Mastery subscribers get a new online scenario. Our instructors follow a proven, step-by-step process that will test your knowledge and help you learn in a fun and effective way.
1. Watch
Start by watching a short briefing video that puts you in the pilot’s seat, and details the scenario you’ll be evaluating.
2. Think
Each scenario briefing ends with several options. Here you will review weather forecasts, aircraft data, airport information, sectional charts and more to help you choose.
3. Choose
Choose your favorite option, then compare your choice with other pilots on our live poll.
4. Learn
After making your selection, watch the instructor’s video and learn which option they chose. They provide step-by-step instruction and offer a detailed explanation of their thought process.
These segments are full of tips and techniques!
5. Listen
Our instructor roundtable discussion includes a panel of award-winning flight instructors who discuss and debate each scenario. They don’t always agree…and that’s the fun part, where a lot of learning happens.
6. Discuss
After going through the scenario, visit the members-only online discussion forum where great tips, techniques and stories are shared. Valuable hangar flying with our instructors and other pilots.
Meet The VFR Mastery Instructors
Learn from top professionals who share their tips, techniques and strategies. Instructors include:
Catherine Cavagnaro
2020 FAA Certificated Flight Instructor of the Year, 2022 NAFI Flight Instructor Hall of Fame
Read Bio: Catherine CavagnaroRichard McSpadden
Former Executive Director of AOPA’s Air Safety Institute, USAF Thunderbird Leader
Read Bio: Richard McSpaddenSarah Rovner
DPE, FAA Safety Team Lead Representative, NAFI Master CFI, Gold Seal CFI
Read Bio: Sarah RovnerFrequently Asked Questions
If you like this view, VFR Mastery is probably for you.
How do I know if this is for me?
The mental challenge of thinking through these scenarios, and learning tips and techniques from these experts, is time well spent for any aviator. Over 15,000 pilots have joined PilotWorkshops’ Mastery programs, so you’ll be in good company, and you’ll see this reflected in the quality of the comments found in our private discussion forum. Having said all that — the best way to know if it’s for you is to try it. You can cancel any time and with this free trial there is no risk.
What if I don’t like VFR Mastery?
No problem — you can cancel any time; during the 30-day trial or afterwards. You can cancel by phone, email or on our website. We make it easy because we only want paying members who really want the training.
What if I forget I signed up?
You can cancel and get a refund; but it will be hard to forget. We’ll send you a reminder email 3 weeks into your trial. We also send out two emails per month when we publish new scenarios or quizzes.
Start Your Full-Access VFR Mastery Membership
- Your first 30 days are free so you can check it out.
- Your credit card will only be charged if you decide to continue beyond 30 days.
- We’ll send you a reminder email before you are charged.
- Cancel anytime online, by phone, or by email. No commitment required.
Price after 30 days: $14/month
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WINGS Approved!
You can earn 3 WINGS credits for each monthly VFR Mastery scenario completed: 1 basic, 1 advanced and 1 master. An easy way to stay current within the WINGS program!
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