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:
- âī¸ A Personal Logbook – Start recording your flight experience!
- đšī¸ 1.5 Hours of Loggable Time in our full-motion Redbird FMX Simulator – Get hands-on experience at the controls.
- đ 4.5 Hours of Ground School – Learn flight controls, instruments, weather, cockpit procedures, and real-world pilot decision-making.
- đ¨âī¸ Career Exploration – Discover different pilot paths and how to achieve them.
- đ¸ Professional Photos in one of our airplanes.
- đ´ 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
















