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How to get started with Pilot Training

Pilot Training

We offer training at the following locations:

  1. Finland
    • Tampere-Pirkkala (EFTP)
    • Kauhava (EFKA)
  2. Sweden
    • Karlstad (ESOK)
    • Hagfors (ESOH)
  3. Norway
    • Bergen Flesland (ENBR)
    • Lista (ENLI)

New students, please read the Training Policy for Students to understand what you can expect from us—and what we expect from you—during your pilot training.

Request Pilot Training

  1. Join VATSIM Scandinavia either as a regular or a visiting member. Follow the Joining VATSIM Scandinavia instruction!
  2. Open a training request in Pilot Training Center (PTC).

Visiting Pilot

Visiting members have the possibility to get a visiting pilot status. Please send us an email if you are interested in training as a visiting pilot! pilot-training@vatsim-scandinavia.org

Our Flight Instructors

Our flight instructors are a growing team of experienced VATSIM members who are there to teach new pilots and guide with other problems. Here is our team:

Name Private Pilot License Instrument Rating Commercial Multi-Engine License Air Transport Pilot License
Vincent Matsuuke ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Arttu Uusi-Kyyny [FIN] ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Matti Pirttikoski [FIN] ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Koen Batist [NOR] ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Niko Poikkimaki [FIN] ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Ville-Valtteri Veikkolainen [FIN] ✔️


Tim Kröckel [FIN] ✔️


Tiitus Ehiarinmwian [FIN] ✔️


Aaro Maattala [FIN] ✔️  

Herman Kaldheim ✔️  

Johan Sjolin [SWE] ✔️