Take the captain’s seat with an exciting 30-minute Boeing 737 Flight Simulator Experience at Brighton (Shoreham) Airport – perfect for budding airline pilots and aviation enthusiasts! Located in a hangar overlooking the runway, this fixed-base simulator puts you right at the heart of the aviation action. Step inside the highly detailed cockpit of a Boeing 737-800, complete with realistic visuals and functioning controls designed to make you feel like you’re on the flightdeck of the real thing. During your 30-minute session, you will get hands-on with the controls and experience the thrill of piloting a passenger jet. With more than 22,000 airports available in the simulator’s database, your instructor can tailor your virtual flight and introduce you to the excitement of take-offs, approaches and landings. The friendly team will be there to guide you throughout, so no previous flying experience is needed. You can even invite a guest to watch your piloting skills from the flightdeck jumpseat. With the experience taking place at Brighton City Airport, you will be surrounded by real-life aviation from start to finish – making this 30-minute Boeing 737 simulator session a fantastic taste of life in the captain’s seat.
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Overview
- Enjoy a 30 minute Boeing 737-800 simulator session at Brighton Airport
- All sessions start with a pre-flight briefing
- Choose from over 22,000 virtual airports to fly from
- This voucher is valid for One person
What's Included
- Boeing 737-800 simulator session
- All sessions start with a pre-flight briefing
- One to one tuition from a professional pilot
- The tuition will be tailored to your experience of flying and your choice of actions
- Various scenarios including weather and failures can be arranged
- Choose from over 22,000 airports to fly from
- A "jump" seat for one guest to share the experience with you
- This simulator centre is based on the airfield at Brighton City Airport
Suitable For
- Minimum age 7
- Under 18s must be accompanied on site by an adult
- The Flightdeck is a genuine scale replica, it may not be suitable for people of certain body dimensions (height or weight) Please check in prior to purchase if you have any concerns
- A degree of physical mobility will be required in order to access the flight deck and take up your seat in the cockpit
- May not be suitable for customers with photo sensitive epilepsy or who have a sensitivity to strobe lighting effects, have back or neck problems and those who are pregnant
- This experience is not suitable for wheelchair users
Availability
- Weekdays and weekends throughout the year
- Sessions are available between 10:00 and 22:00
- Dates and times are subject to availability
Location:
- Brighton City Airport (Shoreham) West Sussex
Restrictions
Minimum Age: 7 years
Anything Else
- This is a 'fixed base' simulator and although it doesn't move due to visual trickery you will be convinced it did!
- Drinks and refreshments can be purchased from the airfield cafe and resteraunt
- One guest may accompany you for the experience
- The guest can sit in the ‘jump seat' which is situated behind the Captain's seat in the cockpit of the simulator
- A maximum of 5 guests can wait in the reception area
How the Voucher Works
- Purchase the voucher online
- Receive your e-voucher or gift pack
- Redeem online to select location and date
- Enjoy your experience
