Airline pilot experience

With Jetsim’s flight simulator gift experiences, you’ll learn about the world of an Airline Pilot.

You’ll fly the simulator from take-off to landing, acting as the pilot(s); with a little help from your instructor.

The sessions start with a pre-flight briefing, which includes an introduction to how to fly a plane and an introduction to aircraft systems.

During the flight simulator experience , we take you on an aviation adventure, exploring all aspects of the plane and how it’s flown. Jetsim is ideally placed in Exeter and easily within reach of Plymouth, Truro, Torquay, Exmouth, Taunton, Bridport.

flight simulator gift experience

Looking for a unique and memorable gift can be challenging; but, sit back, relax; we’ve got it covered.

Jetsim provides a unique and thrilling gift experience, making it an excellent choice for aviation enthusiasts. Flights can be shared together making the perfect present for birthdays, anniversaries and bucket lists.

Gift vouchers are available with a range of options designed to suit your budget.

FEAR of flying

Many people struggle with fear of flying.

At Jetsim, we offer a bespoke Fear of Flying course to help you overcome this worry. Many miss their dream trip, or can’t enjoy a holiday fully because of flight anxiety.

Learning how flying a plane works can ease these fears and in some cases alleviate them all together. Our courses give you practical help and expert advice to build confidence, making flying easier and less stressful.

If you’re held back by these fears, book a session with us today.

What to expect on the day…

A friendly, warm welcome accompanied by an introduction to the simulator and the world of an Airline Pilot. Here at The Future Skills Centre, Exeter Airport, there’s free parking on site.

During your flight simulator experience , you’ll take control of an 80-tonne airliner.  There’s no previous flying experience required, as your jet experience Instructor will provide a comprehensive briefing covering everything from the effects of controls, to using the automation systems. You can fly airline routes in real time, practice take-offs and landings; and try your hand at landing in a thunderstorm, and even low visibility. For the more advanced pilot, you can test challenging approach procedures at locations such as Funchal Airport in Madeira, Innsbruck, Kai Tak, or handle Heathrow Airport.  

DEPARTURES

• Ideal for 2 - 3 people who can fly the plane aircraft simulator together with a guest in the jump seat.

• We have Boeing 737 Max and Airbus A320 flight simulator experiences available.

• Team building days.

• Procedural practice - if you're a professional pilot interested in procedural practice and simulator assessment preparation.

• Jetsim - home of aviation and JetExperiences in Exeter, Southwest UK.

• We look forward to welcoming you on board soon.

The technical bit...

Jetsim’s flying simulator experience has a 220 degree projection screen, and ensures it’s fully immersive.  The flight simulators replicate the Boeing 737 Max and Airbus A320. Fully functioning flight management computers loaded with a global database of airports using real world data for nav aids etc. We can enter flight planning, performance and fuel data to reproduce a complete airline flight from gate to gate.  The autopilot and all instruments, switches and gauges operate systems onboard.  Checklists can be used for start procedures, practice failures and emergency scenarios. The simulation can also use real time weather conditions or be programmed from the METAR and TAF aviation forecasts, we have some pre-set scenarios too, such as thunderstorms, low cloud to test your instrument scan, sunshine and snow etc.