Experience the sensation of what it's like to fly in a Mk IX Spitfire with this fantastic 90 Minute Immersive Flight Simulator experience! Hosted at RAF Mildenhall, an active RAF/USAF airbase in Suffolk, this fixed-base simulator has been designed and developed by those who have worked at RAF Mildenhall. They have applied their extensive knowledge of avionics electronics to this Spitfire simulator which carefully and closely replicates the experience of being in the real thing as possible in the replica cockpit, kitted out with full analogue controls and tactile, and a stunning HD definition 220° screen onto which outside views and the silhouette of the wings and propeller projected onto it! You'll start off with a basic session in the training simulator to help you get accustomed to start up, taxiing, flight controls and landing, before your mission awaits over at the Spitfire simulator where your mission will be to successfully fly the plane, and maybe even take on an aerial dogfight like that in the Battle of Britain. This flight simulator experience, for the mixture of emotions it elicits and the rush it provides, is quite unlike any other.
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Overview
- 90 minutes in the MkIX Spitfire sim
- Full-size replica cockpit and tactile seat
- It sounds and feels like a real Spitfire
- Run by ex-RAF avionics engineers
- This is an Anytime Voucher
What's Included
- Experience being at the controls of the iconic MK.IX Spitfire simulator
- The simulator boasts a complete replica cockpit, analogue controls and tactile feedback that surrounds you in the sights, sounds, and feel of the Spitfire
- Experiences start with a short briefing and a session on a training simulator, getting you familiar with flight instruments, start-up, taxi, take-off, flight controls and landing
- Training sessions are designed to prepare you for your flight in the Spitfire
- Choose from several scenarios for your Spitfire session, including a Battle of Britain Dogfight, a choice of World War Two airfields and many more
- Two guests may accompany you to watch your session
90 Minute Spitfire Experience
- 15 Minute briefing for the Spitfire Sim
- 15 Minute flight in the Training Sim
- 60 Minute flight in the Spitfire Simulator
- Allow approximately one and a half hours on site for this experience
Suitability
- Minimum age 10
- Under 18s must be accompanied by a spectating adult
- Maximum Weight: 110kg
- Minimum Height: 160cm
- Maximum Height: 193cm
- You must be fit and agile enough to climb into the cockpit (Example: It's like climbing into a bath and back out again)
- Participants will require a degree of mobility
- No wheelchair access
Spectators
- Two guests may accompany you to watch your session
- There is a waiting area for additional people (maximum of 4) - please inform when booking if you plan to bring along any extra people
Restrictions
Minimum Age: 10 years
Minimum Height: 160.00 cm
Maximum Height: 193.00 cm
Maximum Weight: 110.00 kg
Availability
- Simulator experiences are available throughout the year
- Your Anytime Voucher is available on Tuesdays to Fridays and Saturdays
- Sessions are available between 09:00am and 17:00pm
Anything Else
- This is a fixed base / static simulator and does not move
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
