Virtual Type Rating | Boeing 737-800
Take your skills to the next level with FlightPad’s exclusive Virtual Type Rating course
What is the Virtual Type Rating?
Our brand new Virtual Type Rating (VTR) is an immersive training course designed to fully immerse you in the world of professional airline flying. Using our state-of-the-art flight simulator and guided by active pilots at our training centre in Central London gives you a unique insight into airline operations.
If you’re looking to refine your understanding of real-world airline procedures, the VTR delivers the skills and confidence you need!
You will experience various aspects of flight operations with 8 hours of simulator training over a one or two-day course. The course consists of:
✈️ Checklist philosophy
✈️ Decision Making in the Flight Deck
✈️ Full Cold & Dark to takeoff
✈️ Emergency scenarios
✈️ Cockpit automation management (FMC and Autopilot systems)
✈️ Instrument flying
✈️ ILS/VOR/RNAV/NDB approaches
✈️ Low Visibility Training
✈️ LOFT (Line Orientated Flight Training)
Why choose FlightPad?
- Expert-Led Training: Delivered by experienced airline pilots with years of real-world expertise.
- Cutting-Edge Simulators: Enjoy a realistic cockpit experience in our high-fidelity simulator.
- Real Airline Scenarios: Learn SOPs, flows, and operational decision-making.
- Flexible Scheduling: Convenient times that fit your busy schedule.
- Comprehensive Resources: Access detailed briefings and debriefs tailored to your progress.

Simulator Time: 8 hours of hands-on practice with key manoeuvres and scenarios (over 1 or 2 days).
Airline Procedures Training: Learn flows, checklists, and emergency handling.
Performance Feedback: Personalised debriefs to track your progress.