VIRTUAL FLIGHTS OVER USA AIRSPACE
VFR Flights
Visual flights in the United States are conducted online in a shared cockpit setup. In this format, the instructor and the student share the same cockpit, allowing the student pilot to experience virtual VFR flights in Class G, D, C, and B airspace. The student must connect their flight simulator, gaming laptop, or computer to PilotEdge and share their screen with the instructor.
All flights are accompanied by instructional materials and an instructor experienced with the PilotEdge platform, U.S. air traffic rules, and FAA phraseology. The instructor will guide the student through flights in the aforementioned airspaces, though both piloting and communications remain under the student’s control. All flights are controlled in real time by native U.S. air traffic controllers. A total of 11 different types of VFR flights are available. These flights begin in Class G airspace (Non-towered
environment), where the pilot coordinates on CTAF frequencies, followed by arrivals at Class D airports, touch-and-goes (TGLs), and cross-country navigation.
IFR Flights
Instrument flights in the United States are conducted online in a shared cockpit setup. In this format, the instructor and the student share the same cockpit, allowing the student pilot to experience virtual IFR flights in Class G, D, C, and B and A airspaces. The student must connect their flight simulator, gaming laptop, or computer to PilotEdge and share their screen with the instructor. All flights are accompanied by instructional materials and an instructor experienced with the PilotEdge platform, U.S. air traffic rules, and FAA phraseology. The instructor will guide the student through flights in the aforementioned airspaces, though both piloting and communications remain under the student’s control. All flights are controlled in real time by native U.S. air traffic controllers. A total of 10 different types of IFR flights are available. These flights begin with approaches at KSNA (John Wayne Airport - USA) where pilots coordinates and perform SIDs, Approaches, STARs while talking to CLN, GND, TWR, APP and Center facilities.
Discovery Flight
The discovery-familiarization flight serves several purposes. The first is to properly understand the Pilotedge platform (real-time virtual air traffic control), as well as to install the necessary software (plugin) so the pilot can communicate with the American controller. The second objective is to become familiar with air traffic rules in the U.S. The third and most important is the flight itself. During this flight, the pilot will communicate with the controller within the first few minutes, though they will be briefed by the instructor beforehand. The flight doesn’t truly end when it’s over—that’s the best part, as the student can ask the instructor questions online even after the flight. This flight will be conducted at KSNA with a thorough comprehension of ATIS, GND, TWR, APP, TWR, GND communication. Upon departure pilots will request vectors to ILS RWY 20R approach and follow controllers' instructions.
TESTIMONIALS
Gustavo Natalício.
(ICAO-4 Latam)
"I recommend Rocha's training, as his expertise in aviation English is exceptional. He thoroughly prepares students for the ICAO exam and also provides valuable guidance for flights in the US on the Pilot Edge platform. His knowledge and teaching approach make a real difference in training."
Tiago Menezes
(ICAO-5 Latam)
"Excellent training with Marcos Rocha. It's like flying with an American pilot in your right seat, learning the nuances while having the confidence of someone who knows U.S. airspace inside out. I'm an ANAC and FAA airline pilot with over 10 years of experience operating in the U.S., and even with my accumulated knowledge, I grew significantly from Rocha's training. Today, I fly between Brazil and the U.S. with much greater ease, understanding the dynamics of American airspace—and, as a result, much more safely". Highly recommended.
Aderlan Fernandes
(ICAO-5 LATAM)
"Professor Rocha, my dear friend from the Brazilian Air Force (FAB), prepared me for the test with invaluable native-level tips—making my English sound far more natural and fluent! Thanks to him, I scored ICAO Level 5 on the very first test I ever took!"