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Aviation Camp – Flight Simulator Training in Edmonton

Join TraqLab’s Aviation Camp in Edmonton, a 16-hour, 4-stage flight simulation training experience where you’ll learn real pilot skills using a high-fidelity Boeing 737 MAX simulator. Designed for ages 11+, adults, and student pilots, with flexible scheduling for all experience levels.

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ABOUT THE AVIATION CAMP

The TraqLab Aviation Camp is a structured 16-hour, airline-style flight training experience designed for youth, teens, adults, and student pilots. Training is delivered in a high-fidelity Boeing 737 MAX simulator, using real pilot procedures and techniques.

The program is broken down into four (4) training stages of 4 hours each, allowing students to progress from foundational flying to advanced scenarios at a comfortable pace.
 

Participants learn core flying skills, cockpit operations, navigation, emergency handling, and night and weather operations. The program is divided into four structured stages. Each stage can be completed independently based on the participant’s experience level.
 

Ideal For :

  • Youth ages 11+

  • Teen aviation enthusiasts

  • Adults exploring flying

  • Student pilots preparing for flight school

  • STEM and aviation-focused learners

TRAINING STRUCTURE (4 STAGES)

  • Each stage consists of four one-hour sessions.

  • Participants may complete the full four-stage camp or enroll in any stage independently based on prior knowledge or experience.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE

  • Hands-On Jet Flying: Manual control of a Boeing 737 MAX from the first session.

  • Glass Cockpit Navigation: Learn FMC route entry, LNAV/VNAV usage, and automation modes.

  • Night and Weather Operations: Experience turbulence, radar interpretation, night landings, and reduced-visibility scenarios.

  • Emergency Scenarios: Practice V1 engine failures, system malfunctions, and problem-solving under pressure.

  • Professional Pilot Techniques: Learn PFD scan discipline, Control/Performance method, pitch-power flying, and IFR concepts.

  • Flexible Scheduling

  • Sessions can be booked individually based on each stage.

Stage 1-Foundational Control & Cockpit Systems - 4 hours​

Focus: 

Introduction to the B737 cockpit, the Primary Flight Display (PFD), and basic hand-flying skills.

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Goal: 

Build confidence in controlling a large jet using the PFD and understand how pitch, power, and trim work in the B737

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Lessons

  1. Cockpit Orientation and Basic Control

  2. Flight Modes and Turns

  3. Speed Management and Jet Handling

  4. Takeoff, Climb, and Go-Around Procedures

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Ideal For

  1. First-time flyers

  2. Ages 11+ beginning aviation

  3. Adults exploring aviation as a hobby

  4. New student pilots needing strong fundamentals

  5. Anyone preparing for Stages 2, 3, and 4

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Stage 2 - Basic Instrument Flying & Navigation - 4 hours​

Focus: 

Instrument flying, glass cockpit navigation, and FMC route management.

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Goal: 

Develop the ability to fly the aircraft solely by instrument reference and introduce modern airline navigation.

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Lessons

  1. Control/Performance Instrument Flying

  2. Partial Panel Flight and Unusual Attitudes

  3. FMC/CDU Route Entry and Course Tracking

  4. Airport Operations and Basic ATC Interaction

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Ideal For

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  1. Students completing Stage 1

  2. Ages 11+ interested in cockpit technology

  3. Adults wanting to understand IFR concepts

  4. Student pilots preparing for future IFR training

  5. STEM and aviation-focused learners

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Stage 3 - Performance Maneuvering & Emergencies - 4 hours​

Focus: 

Advanced maneuvering, energy management, and realistic airline-style emergency scenarios.

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Goal: 

Strengthen decision-making, situational awareness, and aircraft handling under abnormal conditions.

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Lessons

  1. Steep Turns and Jet Characteristics

  2. V1 Engine Failure (Takeoff Scenario)

  3. System Failure Identification and Management

  4. Ground Reference and Precision Maneuvering

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Ideal For

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  1. Students completing Stage 2

  2.  Teens and adults wanting thrilling, realistic training

  3. Student pilots wanting exposure to abnormal procedures

  4. Aviation college applicants looking for confidence and experience

  5. Anyone who enjoys challenge-based learning

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Stage 4 - Night, Weather & Final Mission - 4 hours​

Focus: 

Night operations, adverse weather strategies, IFR procedures, and a complete mock checkride mission.

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Goal: 

Integrate all learned skills into one comprehensive final mission, demonstrating readiness and confidence.

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Lessons

  1. Night Flying and Traffic Pattern Operations

  2. Night Cross-Country and Weather Navigation

  3. IFR Approach Techniques

  4. Full Final Mission (Startup → Takeoff → Navigation → Emergency → Landing

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Ideal For

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  1. Students completing Stages 1–3

  2. Teens and adults pursuing aviation seriously

  3. Student pilots wanting IFR exposure

  4. Anyone who wants a full, realistic airline flight experience

  5. Participants preparing to enter flight school or aviation programs

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Frequently asked questions

Disclaimer

This Aviation Camp uses a professional B737 Max-8 simulator to teach real cockpit skills under the guidance of a licensed pilot. While the experience builds genuine flying proficiency, it is not an FAA or Transport Canada–approved training program, and simulator time cannot be logged toward official flight hours.

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