Changes to The Flying Programme
We’re pleased to announce the launch of a brand new VFR (Visual Flight Rules) course within The Flying Programme, built specifically to support everyday pilots who want to fly light aircraft confidently on the VATSIM network without getting too buried theory or technicalities.
This course provides a practical, no nonsense introduction to VFR flying, focusing on the essential knowledge and skills needed to operate competently in the online environment. Unlike t
First of all I just want to say a massive thank you to the entire mentoring team who have made 2025 possible in the Pilot Training Department!
Join the team
We are always looking for new mentors across our training courses: P1, P2, and TFP. Irrespective of your experience, if you are interested in contributing to the division and passionate about flying then please reach out!
Helpdesk: https://helpdesk.vatsim.uk/ (select “Pilot Training” as the department)
Overview
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Hi all! I am pleased to announce that with Riley's appointment as the VFR Flight Instructor we will be recruiting a new Initial Flight Instructor to run the Flying Programme!
The Initial Flight Instructors main responsibilities will be:
Has overall responsibility for training of both the flying programme IFR and VFR;
Assisting new pilots with gaining experience on the network
Maintains training standards of the Flying Programme course;
Select and train n
Hi all! I am pleased to announce we will be recruiting for a new Advanced Flight Instructor who will co-run the department alongside our current advanced flight instructor @Tarik Merrylees. The advanced FI is responsible for creating and maintaining the P3_CMEL(A).
The Advanced Flight Instructors main responsibilities to begin with will include:
Working alongside the current advanced FI to create the P3_CMEL(A)
Oversee the development of the P3 CMEL(A) Moodle, lesson plans,
I'm please to announce that @Riley Casement has been appointed as our new VFR Flight Instructor! Riley will be working alongside @Benjamin Arrowsmith
Riley has been the Initial Flight Instructor for the flying programme course and has been making some amazing change and has transformed the department. He brings some amazing experience and I look forward to seeing Riley starting to take over the responsibilities of the role over the coming weeks!
I wish all the best to Riley and