A sister organization of Rutgers AIAA
RU Pilots
The best club to learn how to become a pilot!
Who are we?
RU Pilots is a community of aspiring and accomplished aviators at Rutgers, helping fellow Scarlet Knights explore and pursue aviation.
We like to pride ourselves in saying that we are the best resource for learning how to become a pilot.
We proudly offer:
- FREE education and resources
- FREE flight simulation time
- Meetings with real pilots WEEKLY
It's a great time to join RU Pilots
Time at the controls.
Through the immersion and realism of Microsoft Flight Simulator, students take the controls for up to an hour, learning to fly under the guidance of club leads with real-life flight experience.
The simulator uses rudder pedals, a yoke, and a throttle quadrant. Virtual flight lessons cover flying, maneuvering, and landing a Cessna 172.
After the lessons, students can try other aircraft available in the simulator, including the F/A-18 Super Hornet and Boeing 747.
What you'll learn.
The RU Pilots curriculum is a sample of the official theory and practical knowledge needed to earn a Private Pilot Certificate (also known as a Private Pilot License). Topics range from aerodynamics to navigation using dead reckoning.
Using the latest version of Microsoft Flight Simulator, rudder pedals, yoke, and throttle quadrant, students get virtual flight lessons learning how to fly, maneuver, and most importantly, land a Cessna 172. After the lessons, students can try flying the F/A-18 Superhornet, Boeing 747, and the countless other models provided by Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.
For students who want to start flying in real life, RU Pilots provides recommendations for flight schools based on each student’s career goals, finances, and personal factors. We also supply flight training resources such as the FAR/AIM, navigation plotters, and more!
Meet our captain.
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