"Chair flying" is a technique pilots often use to prepare themselves for a mission. Pilots sit on a chair, mentally rehearse the information which they need later, and go through every sequence of their flight. This also includes simulating the movements during the mission such as the work pilots have to do with their arms, hands, and feet as they interact with various controls. Two groups of subjects were given the chance to prepare themselves actively for a simple simulator mission. One group got the opportunity to prepare the mission by using the actual simulator. The other group was asked to use the chair flying technique. Both groups exhibited better performance on the simulator mission compared to a control group who only memorized the instructions. The Chair Flying Group showed less time to accomplish the mission, a more precise take off speed and a better situational awareness than the control group. The results suggest that Chair Flying can be beneficial as a special technique to prepare student pilots for a simple mission.