VFR Mastery

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VFR Mastery

Try a new VFR challenge each month. It’s a proven way to stay sharp and keep your head in the game!

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 Cavagnaro

Wally Moran

DPE, NAFI Flight Instructor Hall of Fame

Read Bio: Wally Moran

Tom Turner

NAFI Flight Instructor Hall of Fame

Read Bio: Tom Turner

Dave Hirschman

ATP/CFII, Aviation Writer, Aerobatics Instructor

Read Bio: Dave Hirschman

Richard McSpadden

Former Executive Director of AOPA’s Air Safety Institute, USAF Thunderbird Leader

Read Bio: Richard McSpadden

Jeff Van West

Vice President, Product Design and Strategy, CFII

Read Bio: Jeff Van West

Bruce Williams

CFII, FAASTeam Rep, Aviation Author

Read Bio: Bruce Williams

John Krug

CFII, FAA ATC Instructor & QA Specialist

Read Bio: John Krug

Paul Bertorelli

ATP/CFII, Aviation Writer, Editor

Read Bio: Paul Bertorelli

JP Dice

ATP/CFII and MEI

Read Bio: JP Dice

Kevin Plante

FAA ATC Specialist, Commercial Single/Multi Instrument

Read Bio: Kevin Plante

Michael Goulian

Aerobatic Champion & Red Bull Air Racer

Read Bio: Michael Goulian

Mark Kolber

CFII & Aviation Attorney

Read Bio: Mark Kolber

Elaine Kauh

CFII, FAASTeam Lead Representative, Corporate Pilot

Read Bio: Elaine Kauh

Bob Nardiello

DPE, CFI of the Year

Read Bio: Bob Nardiello

Sarah Rovner

DPE, FAA Safety Team Lead Representative, NAFI Master CFI, Gold Seal CFI

Read Bio: Sarah Rovner

Dean Showalter

A&P / IA, CFI

Read Bio: Dean Showalter

Katrina Linder

Air Traffic Controller, ATP, CFII-MEI

Read Bio: Katrina Linder

Steve Tupper

ATP/CFII, Air Boss (RAB/SV), Aviation Lawyer

Read Bio: Steve Tupper

David Gagliardi

Transport Canada ATPL, SMELS, Instructor, Pilot Examiner

Read Bio: David Gagliardi

Mike Hart

CFI, Professional backcountry pilot

Read Bio: Mike Hart

Sarah Fritts

Army Combat Aviator

Read Bio: Sarah Fritts

Judy Phelps

National Flight Instructor of the Year 2011

Read Bio: Judy Phelps

Hobie Tomlinson

National Flight Instructor of the Year 2012

Read Bio: Hobie Tomlinson

Katie Pribyl

Former Leader of AOPA’s Aviation Strategy and Programs division

Read Bio: Katie Pribyl

Ivy McIver

ATP with Seaplane, Tailwheel and Formation endorsements

Read Bio: Ivy McIver

Your VFR Mastery Subscription Includes:

New Monthly Scenarios

Receive unlimited, online access to all new scenarios every month. Includes scenario overview videos, resources and tools for additional analysis, live polling and detailed instructional videos. We email you when new scenarios are published.

Discussion Forum

Unlimited online access to the “Hangar” (members-only discussion forum) where pilots discuss and debate the scenarios. You can join these discussions any time, or ask our instructors a question. Some of the best learning occurs in the forums.

Roundtable Audios

We get the instructors together and open the microphones. They share personal experiences and additional, detailed observations on the scenarios. Listen online or download MP3 audios.

Monthly VFR Quizzes

Prepare to be challenged! These quizzes are short but will really test your knowledge. You will get feedback on all answers to reinforce your understanding of the topics. We email you when each new quiz is published.

WINGS Credit

Receive 3 WINGS credits for every completed VFR Mastery scenario. We’ve issued credit for tens of thousands of completed workshops! Add your email to the form on our website and we’ll do the rest to make sure your credit is issued by the FAA Safety Team.

Sign Up Today And Get Instant Access To The Entire Library Of VFR Mastery Scenarios Below!

Scenario Collections

20 Scenarios

Emergencies Scenarios

Emergencies Scenarios

Can You Make Canton?

Latch Me If You Can

Next Step, Climb?

Something’s Come Up

Sightless in Seattle

Getting Down in the UP

After the Crash

Pitch Imperfect

Middle Tennessee Emergency

A Full-Throttle Approach

A Diminishing Emergency

In‌ ‌the‌ ‌Turn‌

Tiger on Fire

By Land or By Sea?

Misrigged Out of Maintenance

Truly Short Trip

Crippled Climb Out of Charleston

Sink or Swim Landing?

Feet Wet or Dry?

St. Louis Flight Patterns

Aromatic Issues Over St. Louis

Arkansas

Squeeze Play in Arkansas

15 Scenarios

Planning Scenarios

Planning Scenarios

Prickett Predicament

Rocky Mountain Milestone

Which Way Into the Wild?

Diamond in the Rough (Air)

How Will You Get to Herlong?

Everyone Arrives at Oshkosh

Stress in South Florida

Getting Around NYC

The Hills Are Out There

Angel Fire Departure

Spot Landing in Tacoma

Jumpers Away

That Erie Feeling

Flying over Yellowstone

Which Way to Yellowstone?

Landing a plane at lunch

A Short-Field Barbecue

13 Scenarios

Regulations Scenarios

Regulations Scenarios

A Fuel’s Errand?

Crosswinds at Belen

Mississippi Mix Up

Your Own Risk into Montgomery

Accept‌ ‌the‌ ‌Spacing?‌

Surprise in the San Juans

Lending a Hand

Powerless in the Bravo

Is There Anybody Out There?

Runway Roulette at Hobby

Rough Running at Wauchula

So Long Astoria

Pattern Problems in Astoria

Foggy Catalina

Foggy Catalina

Four Corners, USA
10 Scenarios

Stick & Rudder Scenarios

Stick & Rudder Scenarios

A Swift Decision

A Slippery Situation

Chilling in Gothenburg

Close Quarters at Hayward

Made in Motor City

Picking a Pattern at Arlington

Rejected Takeoff Practice

The Impossible Go-Around?

Landing without landing gear

No Leg to Stand On

Crossed Up at Four Corners

6 Scenarios

Systems Scenarios

Systems Scenarios

Adirondacks After Dark

Unsafety Wire

Gliding in the Dark

The Siren Song of University Park

Low Voltage Dangers

Low Volts Over Eugene

All the Way to Jackson

Arkansas
11 Scenarios

Weather Scenarios

Weather Scenarios

Just 200 Miles to Burlington

The Complete Cross Country

A Cold and Rainy Surprise

Back to Bar Harbor

A Calm Wind Conundrum

Rough Ride to Danville

Oshkosh from the East

Holding Short of Jet Blast

Undercast at Bean

Flight Simulations over Salt Lake

Split Decision at Salt Lake

Flight over Montpelier

Holiday in Montpelier

Frequently 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.

What if I miss a month?
No problem. The entire scenario library is available to you at all times during your membership. A “Watchlist” feature lets you keep track of scenarios you want to see, and a “Logbook” tracks your completions.

Will it run on my Computer and iPad?
Yes. VFR Mastery runs on Windows PCs, Mac, iPad, iPhone, and Android devices. The only requirement is an internet connection and a web browser. Over half of our current subscribers watch the VFR Mastery scenarios on their iPads.

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  • 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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