# 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)
4. Iceland 
    1. Reykjavik (BIRK)
    2. Akureyri (BIAR)

<p class="callout info">New students, please read the [**Training Policy for Students**](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/books/getting-started-enZ/page/training-policy-for-students) to understand what you can expect from us—and what we expect from you—during your pilot training.</p>

## Required software

1. [Discord](http://discord.vatsim-scandinavia.org/) - Discord is used as our main communication platform between students and flight instructors.
2. [YourControls](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/books/getting-started-enZ/page/yourcontrols-for-fs20fs24) - With the help of YourControls it is possible for us to teach the required dual sessions, where your flight instructor can manipulate the aircraft to his desire.
3. [Diamond DA40NGX](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/books/getting-started-enZ/page/diamond-da40-ngx-improvement-mod-for-fs20fs24) - The Diamond DA40 add-on makes it possible to utilize the aircraft to its full potential, which is necessary for our training.

## Request Pilot Training

1. Join VATSIM Scandinavia either as a regular or a visiting member. Follow the [Joining VATSIM Scandinavia](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/books/getting-started-AVr/chapter/joining-vatsim-scandinavia) instruction!
2. Open a training request in [Pilot Training Center (PTC)](https://ptc.vatsim-scandinavia.org).

<p class="callout info">Please add to the remarks section where you would like to have training; Finland, Sweden or Norway!</p>

## 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:

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