Flight Simulator Experience Aboard a Boeing 737 - 90 minutes
Overview
If you’re after the full flying sensation, jump in the cockpit and enjoy 90 minutes in the ‘air’ with this Flight Simulator Experience. Get all the excitement with none of the fear as you soar overseas to land in one of the 24,000 major airports in the world.
A knowledgeable instructor will talk you through every step should this be your first experience of flying; however, the session can be tailored to the level of each individual and can be enjoyed by novices or experienced pilots alike. The cockpit will feature the best visuals available and sound effects taken from a real aircraft. Start your adventure and choose any destination, time of day and weather conditions. The world is your playground, so let’s get flying.
- SKU
- PVAF19
- Locations
- 6 in the UK
- People
- For 1
- Validity
- 12 Months
- Rating
- 5.0 (13)
What's Included
- Pre-flight briefing
- 90 minutes in the air
- Choice of airports and routes
- Experience gift pack including personalised voucher and message card
What happens on the day?
On arrival at your chosen site, you will be shown to the waiting area by a member of staff where you will be able to purchases refreshments before your flight. Then, at the pre-arranged time, you will meet your instructor and undergo a pre-flight briefing before taking your seat in the cockpit.
You will be able to choose many of the details to your flight including, weather conditions, time of day, and destination. Choose from over 24,000 major airports worldwide for your start and finish points, then enjoy a stream of interesting facts from your instructor as well as guidance on how to fly. You will practice take-off and landing as you experience this life-like simulation and with up to two passengers aboard, you can share the fun and excitement.
Participant guidelines
- Minimum age: 12. Under 16s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. (At Hinckley the minimum age is 10 and under 18s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.) (At Newcastle upon Tyne the minimum age is 8)
- Minimum height: 4ft 8in (participants will struggle to see out of the window below this height as the simulator has authentic Boeing seats) (At Newcastle upon Tyne there are no height restrictions)
- Access to the simulator requires some physical dexterity, the cockpit is real size and a bit of a squeeze. You should be able to lift both legs at least 1 to 2 feet off the floor without assistance
- Wheel chair access is restricted
- This experience is not suitable for anyone with photo sensitive epilepsy
- When turning up for your experience please inform the instructor if you suffer from motion sickness. During the session the simulator can be stopped at any time
- Participants are welcome to bring up to two guests with them to join them in the cockpit to observe the experience or as many as they wish to wait in the reception area. Those in reception area will not be able to see the experience.
- The experience content, equipment used and restrictions may vary according to location
Availability
The experience runs seven days a week all year round. (Hinckley: Monday to Saturday, Barnsley: Sunday to Friday). Excluded dates include Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve & New Years Day.
We recommend you book at least four weeks in advance to ensure that dates are available.This is only a guideline and we advise you to book as early as possible to ensure that dates are available before the expiry date listed on your voucher. All bookings are subject to availability.
Please allow up to 2 hours for the full experience, you will spend 1 hour 30 minutes aboard the flight simulator.
What about insurance?
The centres contracted with us hold public liability insurance. We also hold contingency liability cover. You will not be liable for accidental damage to equipment, except where damage has been caused as a result of recklessness or wilful negligence.
Please ensure you are familiar with the terms and conditions of the experience.
How it works
Customer Reviews
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5
Mark
22/11/2021
Great day
What a great experience. Simon (my instructor) was a confident and patient instructor thoroughly enjoyed the day would highly recommend
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michael
14/09/2021
What a Day
Outstanding. Very good value and you learn a lot
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Adam
30/08/2021
Such an amazing experience
Such an amazing time, staff are welcoming and meeting an pilot who’s been in the industry gives the experience of an actual plane going through step by step. Graphic is high quality and playing in real life situations and other players, can not wait to return. Have the option to buy the video of the flight which is good.
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Sylvie
05/02/2020
Flight simulator
This was brilliant, stu was our captain and so informative and friendly. It was our 25th wedding anniversary and it was perfect.
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5
Martin Haskins
15/10/2018
Absolutely brilliant
Fantastic experience made even more interesting by Simon, the ‘instructor’ who gave us so many interesting facts about flying in general. Would recommend to anyone who wanted to experience something completely different,
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Becky
27/03/2018
Such a fun experience!
Honestly did not know what to expect from this experience, but really enjoyed it. I attempted three take offs and three landings (I say attempted as some were more successful than others!) in different conditions, and at different airports. It's amazing to experience exactly what a pilot would, and see it all through the pilot's eyes. I would definitely recommend!
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Ken Taylor
22/03/2018
Simulator flight
Absolutely brilliant afternoon, Simon the pilot cannot fault him very good
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5
Carlo
18/08/2017
flight simulator
not done it yet till 18th nov
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Clive
06/06/2017
Flight Simulator
The captain was excellent!
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Rob de Mercado
08/04/2017
A very good flight sim experience
I cannot fault this experience. It was very realistic and at times challenging. The guidance from the instructor was incredibly informative allowing me to enjoy the feel of flying the plane while keeping things under control. This was a gift, but I will be going back for more just for the thrill of it.
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Mick
19/10/2016
65th birthday present
We both attended and it was a pleasant surprise that my wife was allowed to sit in the cockpit of the simulator as well. We were made very welcome, had a brief introductory chat with the pilot where it was mutually decided that we would undertake three routes. I have to say that the whole 90 minutes went really quickly and was thoroughly enjoyable. The level of tuition was perfect, with the pilot advising throughout but allowing me every opportunity to take the controls. Highly recommended.
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Colin
22/06/2016
Boeing 737
Great day! Would love to do it again
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4
Ron B
31/07/2018
Not quiet what I expected
The whole experience was great, very good and informative instructor. Flew in and out of a number of places including the old Hong Kong. The only real disappointment was that the simulator was not a fully moving platform, hence you could not feel the landings. When my wife booked it she was lead to believe it was a proper fully moving simulator.
Locations
Locations shown shouldn't be used for route planning
North West
- Stockport, Cheshire
South West
- Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
East Midlands
- Hinckley, Warwickshire
- Sywell, Northamptonshire
South East
- Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex
Yorkshire and Humber
- Barnsley, South Yorkshire