60 Minute Spitfire Simulator - Newcastle
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About the experience
You won’t want to miss out on this fully immersive Spitfire Simulator experience in Newcastle upon Tyne. Featuring original Spitfire parts, this is far from your ordinary simulator. In fact, this formidable plane known for being a signature of the Battle of Britain, is here for aviation enthusiasts to enjoy. Fully equipped with a full sized copy of a Spitfire cockpit, the original ring control stick and the blind flying panel you will feel as if you are getting close to aviation history in this experience. After all, this sim session isn’t only about giving you the chance to learn how to fly, but experience a slice of history with this famous WW2 fighter that we all know and love. With incredible 300 degree external screens projecting cockpit views in 4K, it is a totally immersive flying experience made for history fans. Although the original Spitfire aircrafts are becoming few and far between due to the inevitable passage of time, this sim session helps to bring them alive so they can be experienced by as many people as possible. After you’ve gone through the unique experience of sitting inside this historic cockpit, you’re instructor will give you a chance to debrief at the end, just how regular pilots in all kinds of aircrafts would do. For the chance to get up close and personal with history and a sim session like no other, look no further.
- Experiences in a realistic Spitfire simulator
- This is a full-scale cockpit replica
- Features original Spitfire parts
- A 300-degree screen with 4k visuals
- Simulator experience in a full-size realistic Spitfire cockpit
- Welcome, introduction and pre-flight briefing
- Tuition from highly trained instructors
- The 1:1 scale simulator has original parts including an original Spitfire blind flying panel, gunsight and spade control grip
- Wrap around 300 degree screen with 4K projection for a fully immersive experience
- Post flight de-briefing
Information
- Brunswick, Newcastle upon Tyne
- Under 18s must be accompanied on site by an adult
- Good mobility is required to climb in and out of the simulator
Minimum Age: 6 years
Maximum Height: 193.00 cm
- A Full HD video of your flight on an SD card can be purchased on the day for an additional charge
- VR headset can be requested if preferred when booking your date
- Selected weekdays and weekends throughout the year
- Dates and session times are subject to availability
- Guests are welcome at the Centre and make use of the facilities. Due to health and safety access to the simulators is limited to the person for whom the experience is for
Locations
- Tyne and Wear
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