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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve been doing my renewals with David for the past two years. I can’t emphasise enough how every session was a great experience. Briefings and debriefings are thorough and sessions always ran smooth... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Capt David is very professional and provides an excellent training. Very knowledgeable person having many years of experience behind him. The most important things is he is very kind and helpful pers... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I can not recommend David highly enough. His passion and enthusiasm leads like a red thread through the LPC. His briefings are well structured and full of valuable knowledge. I always leave the br... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

UK Skills test required for Licence Transfer. David and his team ensured the process was a joy to be a part of. Informative and prompt to respond to any queries I felt up to speed from the mome... See more

Company details

  1. Aviation Training Institute
  2. Flight School

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We specialise in training and checking professional pilots in the simulator with our well-trained and highly experienced instructors/examiners. Our highest priority is to create a friendly, relaxed and professional learning environment to enable you to perform at your very best and to achieve your goals. Let us guide you through the process and provide support throughout and help you return to the flight deck or land your first airline job. We have teamed together with the best, like minded Instructors, Examiners and Senior Examiners from around Europe to provide training and checks at all levels from Type Ratings to TRE courses on multiple types and locations for EASA and UK CAA licences.


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4.9

Excellent

TrustScore 5 out of 5

163 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommended

David is very knowledgeable and passionate.
Serious and trustworthy, he will go the extra mile to meet the needs of the student/customer.
I can only commend his friendly attitude and commitment.

30 August 2023
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommended

A very professional approach towards pilots, nice atmosphere, great facility.

David is a very knowledgeable and experienced instructor. I would highly recommend LPCs with The Sim Guide.

23 July 2023
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Simguide was able to help me on a short notice and finding a simulator slot that would match my roster. Also they helped me out with the relevant documentation that was needed. I want to thank Simguide for their excellent service and I would recommend them to anyone.

26 August 2023
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

ATPL skill test

Hello there!

I recently did my ATPL skill test with The Sim Guide and I am very happy with the service. Very quick, professional and a good learning experience!

A friend of mine recommended me to contact The Sim Guide and I definitely would recommend their services to a friend.

14 August 2023
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

David is a very knowledgable and…

David is a very knowledgable and experienced examiner. He creates a very pleasant and relaxed atmosphere in the sim. I would definitely recommend him for anyone who needs a sim check.

13 May 2023
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

UK B737 rating renewal

Had to do my B737 rating renewal for my UK license. David was quick to answer the emails with all the questions I had. Nothing more than good things to say about the LPC itself, relaxed nice atmosphere with David. Can recommend it to everyone!

3 May 2023
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

B737 ATPL SKILLTEST

This year for a change I decided to follow a recommendation of my very experienced friend captain and I signed up for the exam in London. That's how I met captain instructor and type rating examiner David Mathers and THE SIM GUIDE!

For most pilots the simulator can be a nervous experience visited once every 6 months. I personally experienced in my career several exams and interviews that left me with the feeling that the flight simulators are basically devices for pilot torture and humiliation.

After this awesome learning experience with David, I am very excited to my next check and look forward to learn even more from his wide experience!

25 August 2022
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic service with a friendly…

Fantastic service with a friendly atmosphere! David is a very knowledgeable and brilliant instructor. You will leave the simulator with a deeper understanding of the B737. I will be using his services again next year, when it is time to renew my licence.

9 April 2023
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

One of the best training I've had!

I've known David for a while now and ever since we met the first time, he's always been very supportive, positive and a great professional to work with.
So whether you need him as a trainer or a checker he will bring you help in anyway he can. You will get your confidence back in no time and he will build around it to make you the best pilot you can be.
I strongly recommend using The Sim Guide for any training, retraining or checking, I guarantee you will get a really positive experience that will help you throughout your career.

11 September 2022
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

ATPL LST

Had David for an ATPL LST. Very knowledgeable, great instructor and all around top chap. Very relaxed sim, would definitely recommend to others.

9 April 2023
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Experienced and professional instructors

Excellent instructors. Responsive customer service. David and his team are reliable and highly experienced TREs with great people skills who can cater for any individual sim requirements. Highly recommended.

Current Airline Captain - A320/B737

9 October 2022
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Aviation training done right

David is a charismatic teacher; instills confidence in his students and will work with you to get the plan worked out. Very pleasant to have worked with him and looking forward to it in the future!

14 October 2022
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had the opportunity to talk to David…

I had the opportunity to talk to David regarding my Skill test, and I have to remark his professional and courteous manners. This was a new process for me dealing with a new Civil Aviation Authority, and he made me feel at ease, and confident.
Great atmosphere created during my exam, which allowed me to give my best and actually enjoyed the session, even though I was being examined!
I would definitively contact them again, when the need arises!

10 April 2023

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