ACES Weekend Workshops



Copilot Pinch Hitter

For anyone who loves flying beside their pilot. Learn to do more than just ride along.

  • This two-day weekend course is specially designed for spouses, family members, and friends of pilots who want to gain a better understanding of flying and what happens in the cockpit.
  • You’ll build the fundamental knowledge and skills needed to confidently assist the pilot.
  • Take command of the cockpit! Enjoy a 1-hour flight, a 1-hour backseat ride, and 1.5 hours in our Redbird FMX simulator while learning the fundamentals of aircraft control.
  • Gain a solid aviation foundation in just 4 hours of interactive ground training. Explore instruments, controls, radios, navigation, and crew coordination — and see how everything connects in the cockpit.
  • Just $699
  • Current dates available: November 22-23 and January 24-25



Emergency Training Workshop

Learn to recognize what’s happening in the airplane — so you can react accordingly.

  • Join our interactive group session, led by seasoned pilots who analyze real in-flight emergencies and share insights from actual case studies. Gain a deeper understanding of how and why things go wrong — and what pilots can do to prevent similar situations.
  • Take the controls in a one-on-one simulator session with a certified flight instructor in our full-motion Redbird FMX. You’ll face realistic system failures and emergency scenarios in a safe environment — an exciting, hands-on way to build confidence, strengthen situational awareness, and sharpen decision-making skills.
  • 2-Day Workshop Includes:
  • 4 hours of group ground instruction
  • 1 hour of loggable simulator time(additional time available for purchase)*
  • Perfect for any pilot or aviation enthusiast — or as a unique gift for the flyer in your life.
  • Sign up for just $300
  • Current Dates Available: December 6-7, January 10-11, January 31-February 1



Young Aviators Weekend Workshop

Explore the world aviation & learn to think like a pilot

  • For ages 11-15 years old. Includes:
  •  âœˆī¸ A Personal Logbook – Start recording your flight experience!
  • đŸ•šī¸ 1.5 Hours of Loggable Time in our full-motion Redbird FMX Simulator – Get hands-on experience at the controls.
  • 📚 4.5 Hours of Ground School – Learn flight controls, instruments, weather, cockpit procedures, and real-world pilot decision-making.
  • 👨‍âœˆī¸ Career Exploration – Discover different pilot paths and how to achieve them.
  • 📸 Professional Photos in one of our airplanes.
  • 🍴 Two Catered Lunches included.
  • Just $399
  • Current Dates Available: December 13-14 & January 17-18




*Additional Sim time can be purchased for $100 per hour for sim rental and $55 per hour for the instructor rate