Prepare to step into the shoes of Captain Pete "Maverick" Mitchell himself with this exhilarating 60-Minute F-18 Maverick Flight Simulator Experience at Little Gransden Airfield! As one of Top Gun's elite graduates, you're about to embark on a high-stakes mission that will push your skills to the limit. Your challenge? A solo strike on a heavily fortified military installation, hidden deep in the mountains. But first, you'll undergo 30 minutes of intense training, honing your skills with low-level, high-speed maneuvers through tight valleys. Seated in the cockpit of a state-of-the-art, full-motion F-18 simulator, you'll feel every twist, turn, and burst of acceleration - this is as close to the real deal as it gets. Your mission begins with a rapid take-off from a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier, stationed in the vast expanse of the ocean. With enemy Su-57 fighter jets hot on your tail, you’ll need razor-sharp focus and precise flying to hit your target. Every second counts, and every decision could be the difference between success and failure. Are you ready to rise to the challenge? Get your callsign ready - Top Gun’s reputation is in your hands.
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Overview
- 60 Minute Solo Full Motion F-18 Sim Session
- Fly a realistic Top Gun Maverick Mission
- Practice low-level flying and weapons
- Launch from a US Navy carrier and drop bombs
What's Included
- One hour simulator session flying the missions as seen in 'Top Gun: Maverick'
- Sessions are taken in a full-motion F-18 Hornet fighter jet simulator
- Sim runs on a full motion platform, using commercial military software
- Realistic visuals and flight controls
- Session is split into two missions as you learn how to fly and fight at low levels (in the same locations used in the film)
Mission 1:
Fly the terrain and practice flying the aircraft, weapons deployment, high-speed canyon run without threats, inverted attack, escape, and landing on a landing strip.
Mission 2:
Launch off the air carrier, fly low level to avoid multiple SAM threats, bomb the target and escape whilst avoiding air-to-air threats. Rejoin the fleet anchored off the coast, and land on the carrier.
Suitable For
- Under 16s must be accompanied on site by an adult
- Access to the sim is by climbing over the sides (just like a real aircraft)
Availability
- Available weekdays and weekends throughout the year at Little Gransden Airfield, Sandy
- Dates and session times are subject to availability
Restrictions
Minimum Age: 13 years
Maximum Weight: 127.00 kg
Spectators
- Up to 4 guests may wait in the lounge area during your session
- Due to limited space in the sim hall only one standing spectator is permitted
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
