Live out all your Top Gun dreams and get as close to flying a modern fighter jet as possible with this realistic Simulator experience built around a full sized F/A-18 Hornet in Newcastle. In this incredible experience, you will learn how to do close flying and aerobatic manoeuvres and fly air combat missions all from the comfort and safety of a simulator. Although this is mirrored so closely to a real Hornet, being in a sim offers peace of mind as you can be as reckless as you like and need no previous flying experience. F/A-18 Hornet’s have become a staple of our skies since 1974 in various military campaigns and thanks to Top Gun, has become a plane firmly associated in many action movie fan’s imaginations. Luckily, you can experience everything these powerful jets have to offer all from the comfort of a simulator as you are treated to 320 degree visuals and top quality 4k graphics during the flight. You’ll probably have to pinch yourself as a reminder you’re not actually soaring through the skies as this sim is so authentic. But rest assured, you’ll probably spend more time marvelling at the flying limits of this powerful simulator as you break the sound barrier and hit Mach 1.8 with a full weapon load. This is a flying experience like no other and a powerful reminder you don’t have to physically take to the skies to get a feel for flying.
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Overview
- Fly in an F/A-18 Hornet simulator
- Built using an actual F/A-18 airframe
- Go supersonic and fly air combat missions
- Full 4k 320-degrees visuals
What's Included
- Flying experience in a full size F/A-18 Hornet Jet Fighter flight simulator
- Welcome, introduction and pre-flight briefing
- Tuition from highly trained instructors
- Launch from the aircraft carrier, fly air combat dogfights and aerobatic missions
- Experience close formation flying and aerobatic manoeuvres to get you ready for g-force!
- The simulator boasts the latest hardware and software along with a 320 degree wrap around screen
- Post flight de-briefing
Suitable For
- Under-18s must be accompanied on-site by an adult
- Good mobility is required to climb in and out of the simulator
Spectators
- One spectator welcome for the Top Gun Fighter Jet
Restrictions
Minimum Age: 10 years
Maximum Height: 193.00 cm
Availability
- Vouchers are valid for use Mondays to Fridays throughout the year
- Weekends are available for an additional charge payable directly when booking your date
Location:
- Brunswick, Newcastle upon Tyne
Anything Else
- A Full HD video of your flight on an SD card can be purchased when booking your date for an additional charge
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
