Flight School

Learn how to become a pilot.

This course is intended for students who are curious about aviation, flight technology, or simulation-based gaming and want a structured introduction to learning to fly. The class uses Microsoft Flight Simulator to blend guided practice with scenario-based challenges and teaches students about how real pilots train, navigate, and make decisions in the air.

Students learn basic and advanced flight maneuvers, master takeoffs and landings, and fly in a wide range of environments and weather conditions. They plan routes, interpret visual and instrument data, communicate using aviation terminology, and recreate historic flights. They also learn about the process of becoming a pilot in real life, with a focus on the steps to earn SUAS (drone) and Private Pilot certifications. At the end of the course, students take a practice exam with questions drawn from the Private Pilot Aeronautical Knowledge Test. Fairfax Collegiate provides gaming PCs and flight-stick controllers for student use.

At the end of the course, instructors upload a collection of class photos and videos for families to access. Students leave with a stronger understanding of aviation fundamentals and the confidence to keep exploring flight simulation, real-world pilot pathways, or more advanced STEM topics.