Airborne to a second level of flying.
Learn with study-level aircraft accuracy while connecting with instructors and fellow pilots on our
TOPPREPARE Virtual Flight Facilitation Training
Master aviation fundamentals from anywhere in the world. All training is delivered through our dedicated Discord server, providing real-time interaction with instructors and fellow students in a collaborative learning environment. Using cutting-edge mixed-reality technology and proven pilot education methods, we guide you from basic aerodynamics through advanced instrument flying.
Perfect for:
- Anyone passionate about learning to fly
- Aviation enthusiasts exploring pilot careers
- Current or Retired pilots maintaining proficiency (on request)
- Cadet/Future flight school students seeking preparation (on request)
Your Training Journey: The entire real-world syllabus for PPL, CPL, Multi-Engine, and IFR has been carefully reworked and adapted for virtual pilots. While simplified for non-real pilots, all essential substance of PPL, CPL, Multi-Engine, and IFR training remains included. Substantial study will be required by any virtual pilot to reach proficiency. Our target is not to overwhelm virtual pilots, but to educate them to fly as we do in real life through progressive skill development.
Training duration: 3 months for groups of 4 students, or self-paced for private instruction. Pair work and team collaboration are essential components of our training methodology.
Training Progression Pathway
Level 1: Virtual Private Pilot (V-PPL) - Novice Status
Complete foundational flight training covering:
- Fundamentals of flight and aircraft systems
- Basic VFR (Visual Flight Rules) navigation
- Advanced VFR operations
- Essential aviation knowledge base
Experience Building: After V-PPL completion, students must accumulate 60 flight hours on standard single-engine piston aircraft (NOT high-performance aircraft) to gain practical experience and achieve Intermediate Pilot status.
Multi-Engine Qualification: Is available for V-PPL or V-CPL qualified pilots. ( 5-hour training program)
Level 2: Virtual Commercial Pilot (V-CPL) - Advanced Status
Advanced training building upon V-PPL foundation:
- Commercial flight operations and procedures
- Complex aircraft systems and performance
- Advanced navigation and flight planning
- Professional pilot decision-making skills
Experience Building: After V-CPL completion, students must fly 100 hours on high-performance single-engine piston aircraft to consolidate their commercial-level knowledge.
Multi-Engine Qualification: Is available for V-PPL or V-CPL qualified pilots. ( 5-hour training program)
Level 3: Virtual Instrument Flight Rules (V-IFR) - Semi-Professional Status
Instrument flight training covering:
- IFR navigation and procedures
- Instrument approach and departure procedures
- Weather interpretation for instrument flight
- Complex airspace operations
Experience Building: After V-IFR completion, students must consolidate 50 hours of V-IFR operations on high-performance single-engine piston aircraft to achieve Virtual Semi-Professional Pilot status.
Level 4: Specialization Phase - Master Level
Choose your advanced path:
- V-Commercial Airline Operations: Jet transport procedures, crew resource management, airline-specific operations
- V-Military Flight Tactics: Publicly available, non-classified military procedures and tactical flying
Note: Military training covers only publicly available, non-classified procedures and tactics.
Curriculum Structure Summary
Foundation Phase: V-PPL fundamentals → 60 hours experience building → V-CPL advanced training → 100 hours high-performance experience
Advanced Phase: V-IFR operations → 50 hours IFR consolidation → Semi-Professional status
Specialization Phase: Choose between commercial airline operations or military flight tactics (case-by-case advanced training)
Upon completion, you will possess comprehensive aviation knowledge at the Virtual Pilot Master level, with cognitive memory patterns developed through our systematic, experience-based approach.
Minimum Equipment Required to Optimize Your Training
Without a doubt, aviation is an expensive investment at every level. Even as a virtual pilot, you need minimum equipment to avoid frustration with stutters, lagging, and crashes to desktop. It took us quite a while to test and determine what works best to optimize flight performance and get as close as possible to reality.
We realized that our biggest handicap and source of frustration was lagging and stutters caused by computer and software performance limitations. Generally, the more powerful your computer, the better performance you'll achieve. However, this isn't always true, as simulator updates can sometimes create issues and slow down everything. So there are no fixed rules.
Recommended Specifications by Simulator:
For Simulators like DCS or Aerofly FS:
- Graphics Card: NVIDIA RTX 4070 or equivalent
- RAM: 32GB DDR5
- Storage: SSD
- VR Headset: Meta Quest 3 or equivalent
- Basic Controls: VelocityOne Flightstick or equivalent (sufficient to start)
For Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024:
- Graphics Card: NVIDIA RTX 4090 or higher or equivalent
- RAM: 64GB DDR5
- Storage: SSD
- VR Headset: Meta Quest 3 or equivalent
- Basic Controls: VelocityOne Flightstick or equivalent (sufficient to start)
Full Training Experience:
To take full advantage of our comprehensive training, we recommend a complete flight control set including stick, throttles, and rudder pedals. The Thrustmaster T.16000M FCS Flight Pack or equivalent is very sufficient to start with, and you can upgrade your flight controls later as your skills develop.
Bottom line: Start with the minimum specifications above, then upgrade components as needed and as your budget allows.
Our Training Philosophy: "Fly as We Train, Train as We Fly" We apply real-world aviation standards to virtual training. Just as professional pilots master one aircraft family at a time (A330/A350, B787/B777, or military jets like the Rafale), we recommend focusing on a single aircraft type to build genuine proficiency. Start with your chosen aircraft, develop deep expertise, and only then transition to other types.
This isn't just simulation – it's professional pilot preparation. We treat every virtual flight with the same discipline and precision required in actual cockpits, ensuring you develop habits and skills that transfer directly to real-world aviation.
Start your journey from aviation enthusiast to skilled virtual aviator today. Don't hesitate to CONTACT US below, thank you.
optimum fighter/jet HOTAS Equipment Required for the Virtual
Hand on Thrust
HOTAS, or Hands On Throttle And Stick, is a fundamental principle when manually flying any aircraft. These controls, particularly the thrust levers, are specifically designed for jet fighters. While it’s not necessary to have the exact same controls, having something similar is essential. These controls are typically used by your left han
HOTAS, or Hands On Throttle And Stick, is a fundamental principle when manually flying any aircraft. These controls, particularly the thrust levers, are specifically designed for jet fighters. While it’s not necessary to have the exact same controls, having something similar is essential. These controls are typically used by your left hand. It’s worth noting that these thrust levers can also be used for civilian planes.
Hand on Stick
HOTAS, or Hands On Throttle And Stick, is a fundamental principle when manually flying any aircraft. These primary flight controls are specifically designed for jet fighters, but they can also be used for civilian jets. While it’s not necessary to have the exact same controls, having something similar is essential. These controls are typi
HOTAS, or Hands On Throttle And Stick, is a fundamental principle when manually flying any aircraft. These primary flight controls are specifically designed for jet fighters, but they can also be used for civilian jets. While it’s not necessary to have the exact same controls, having something similar is essential. These controls are typically used by your right hand, either positioned on the right side or set as a center stick (between your knees).
Feet on rudder
Feet on rudder
The rudder is an essential part of the primary flight controls. It controls the yaw axis or the transverse axis of the plane in flight, and assists in taxiing and braking on the ground. While it’s not necessary to have the exact same controls, having something similar is crucial for a realistic flying experience.
OPTIMUM Airbus/je HOTAS equipment required
Airbus Hand on Thrust
HOTAS, or Hands On Throttle And Stick, is a fundamental principle when manually flying any aircraft. These controls, particularly the thrust levers, are specifically designed for the Airbus Fleet. While it’s not necessary to have the exact same controls, having something similar is essential. These controls are typically used by your both
HOTAS, or Hands On Throttle And Stick, is a fundamental principle when manually flying any aircraft. These controls, particularly the thrust levers, are specifically designed for the Airbus Fleet. While it’s not necessary to have the exact same controls, having something similar is essential. These controls are typically used by your both hands. It’s worth noting that these thrust levers can also be used for other civilian planes.
Hand on Stick
HOTAS, or Hands On Throttle And Stick, is a fundamental principle when manually flying any aircraft. These primary flight controls are specifically designed for Airbus Fleet, but they can also be used for civilian jets. While it’s not necessary to have the exact same controls, having something similar is essential. These controls are typi
HOTAS, or Hands On Throttle And Stick, is a fundamental principle when manually flying any aircraft. These primary flight controls are specifically designed for Airbus Fleet, but they can also be used for civilian jets. While it’s not necessary to have the exact same controls, having something similar is essential. These controls are typically used by both hands, either positioned on the right or left side.
Feet on rudder
Feet on rudder
The rudder is an essential part of the primary flight controls. It controls the yaw axis or the transverse axis of the plane in flight, and assists in taxiing and braking on the ground. While it’s not necessary to have the exact same controls, having something similar is crucial for a realistic flying experience.
OPTIMUM BOEING/jet HOTAS equipment required
Boeing Hand on Thrust
Boeing Hand on Thrust
HOTAS, or Hands On Throttle And Stick, is a fundamental principle when manually flying any aircraft. These controls, particularly the thrust levers, are specifically designed for the Boeing Fleet. While it’s not necessary to have the exact same controls, having something similar is essential. These controls are typically used by your both
HOTAS, or Hands On Throttle And Stick, is a fundamental principle when manually flying any aircraft. These controls, particularly the thrust levers, are specifically designed for the Boeing Fleet. While it’s not necessary to have the exact same controls, having something similar is essential. These controls are typically used by your both hands. It’s worth noting that these thrust levers can also be used for other civilian & military planes.
Hand on Stick
Boeing Hand on Thrust
HOTAS, or Hands On Throttle And Stick, is a fundamental principle when manually flying any aircraft. These primary flight controls are specifically designed for Boeing Fleet, but they can also be used for civilian jets. While it’s not necessary to have the exact same controls, having something similar is essential. These controls are typi
HOTAS, or Hands On Throttle And Stick, is a fundamental principle when manually flying any aircraft. These primary flight controls are specifically designed for Boeing Fleet, but they can also be used for civilian jets. While it’s not necessary to have the exact same controls, having something similar is essential. These controls are typically used by both hands, either positioned on the right or left side.
Feet on rudder
Feet on rudder
The rudder is an essential part of the primary flight controls. It controls the yaw axis or the transverse axis of the plane in flight, and assists in taxiing and braking on the ground. While it’s not necessary to have the exact same controls, having something similar is crucial for a realistic flying experience.
OPTIMUM multitask HOTAS equipment required for GA
All Purpose HOTAS
Single Engine GA Hotas
HOTAS, or Hands On Throttle And Stick, is a fundamental principle when manually flying any aircraft. These controls, particularly the thrust levers, are specifically designed for all kind of plane. While it’s not necessary to have the exact same controls, having something similar is not essential. These controls are typically used by your
HOTAS, or Hands On Throttle And Stick, is a fundamental principle when manually flying any aircraft. These controls, particularly the thrust levers, are specifically designed for all kind of plane. While it’s not necessary to have the exact same controls, having something similar is not essential. These controls are typically used by your both hands. It’s worth noting that these thrust levers can also be used for other civilian & military planes.
Single Engine GA Hotas
Single Engine GA Hotas
GA (general aviation single engine piston) HOTAS, or Hands On Throttle And Stick, is a fundamental principle when manually flying any aircraft. These primary flight controls are specifically designed for all single engine airplane, but they can also be used for civilian twin-engine plane. While it’s not necessary to have the exact same co
GA (general aviation single engine piston) HOTAS, or Hands On Throttle And Stick, is a fundamental principle when manually flying any aircraft. These primary flight controls are specifically designed for all single engine airplane, but they can also be used for civilian twin-engine plane. While it’s not necessary to have the exact same controls, having something similar is essential. These controls are typically used by both hands, either positioned on the right or left side.
Feet on rudder
Feet on rudder
The rudder is an essential part of the primary flight controls. It controls the yaw axis or the transverse axis of the plane in flight, and assists in taxiing and braking on the ground. While it’s not necessary to have the exact same controls, having something similar is crucial for a realistic flying experience.