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

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.

Required software

  1. Discord - Discord is used as our main communication platform between students and flight instructors.
  2. YourControls - 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 - 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 instruction!
  2. Open a training request in Pilot Training Center (PTC).

Please add to the remarks section where you would like to have training; Finland, Sweden or Norway!

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 ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅
Koen Batist ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅
Gudjon Rafnar ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅
Ville-Valtteri Veikkolainen ✅


Ansgar Oedman ✅


Tim Kröckel ✅


Herman Kaldheim ✅  

Johan Sjolin ✅  

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