Experience what it’s like to fly this century’s most lethal fighter jet in the world. Set to be the primary attack aircraft for the next three decades as flown by RAF pilots, this simulator session is the closest civilians can get to understanding these incredible planes. The F-35B simulator offers you the chance to get to know these fighter jets as you choose from a range of flying scenarios, airports to fly to or even ships where you can take off and land. Based at Mildenhall in Suffolk, this centre has the only sim of this kind and it makes perfect sense as this town has a rich military history having been an RAF base for years. When you arrive, you’ll soon realise this and that all the instructors on sight have clocked up the years with the RAF and are passionate about offering people a realistic experience. Despite it being an imperative job in the modern world, most of us know very little about what it’s like to be a modern combat fighter pilot, but luckily, this experience brings it to life in allowing us to experience what these jets have the power to do. With short take offs and vertical landings on the menu, it will be hard not to realise just how formidable these planes are. If you’re curious to learn more about these mystery jets and how they fly, this is the perfect simulator for you.
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Overview
- 60-minute experiences in an F-35B flight simulator
- Hosted by a specialist sim company in Mildenhall
- An insight into life as a modern combat fighter pilot
- The F-35B - try short take offs and vertical landings
What's Included
- F35-B Lightning flight simulator experience
- Welcome and introduction
- 15-minute briefing covering aerodynamics, flight controls and instruments
- 45-minutes in the simulator with a choice of scenarios and airports or aircraft carriers to take off from and/or land on
- Your instructor will guide and coach you on how to fly the aircraft
- Choice of scenarios and airports or ships to take off from and land at
- Commemorative flight certificate
Suitable For
- Minimum age 10
- Under 18s must be accompanied by a spectating adult
- Participants will require a good degree of mobility, balance and coordination
- No wheelchair access
Anything Else
- This is a fixed base/ static simulator and does not move
- One person may accompany you in the simulator as a spectator for no additional charge (standing room only)
- There is a waiting area for additional people (maximum of 4) must be pre-booked
Restrictions
Minimum Age: 10 years
Minimum Height: 157.00 cm
Maximum Height: 200.00 cm
Maximum Weight: 120.00 kg
Availability
- Simulator experiences are available throughout the year
- Choose from a weekday only voucher available Tuesdays to Fridays or to include Saturdays opt for an anytime voucher
- Sessions are available between 9am and 5pm
Location:
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
