90 Minute Army Westland Lynx Helicopter Simulator - Suffolk
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Experience what it's like to fly an ex-Army Helicopter with this realistic 90 Minute simulator experience based at Mildenhall in Suffolk. You'll even fly from a location which has historic ties with the army, as Mildenhall is owned and run by ex SAAF airman Kenneth Mockford who turned this former AH (Army Helicopter) into a fully functioning military simulator. Like with most sims, the flying experience is incredibly realistic with all the original functionality and systems in working order. The very parts that are making up this sim have flown all over the world as this original aircraft was used for service in the Falklands War, the troubles on Northern Ireland, Iraq and even part of the NATO interventions in the Kosovo war. So, alongside learning your way through the controls you'll also be treated to a slice of military history with the knowledge the parts from this very Heli stretch back to 1978. This is as close to flying a military helicopter as you can get, as you gain a real insight into how these aircrafts were previously used in many recent conflicts. As you're strapped into the vehicle and plugged into a headphone intercom set, you'll suddenly feel like you're a real pilot. This impressive Lynx simulator is definitely not to be missed if you are keen to up your flying experience or learn some aviation history.
- Try your hand at piloting a helicopter simulator
- Created from an actual ex-Army Westland Lynx heli
- Virtually experience military helicopter power!
- 15 Minute Briefing and 75 minute session in the Lynx simulator
- Lynx helicopter flight simulator experience
- Mildenhall, Suffolk
- Welcome and introduction
- Briefing covering aerodynamics, flight controls and instruments
- Session in the Lynx simulator
- Your instructor will guide and coach you on how to fly the aircraft
- Choice of scenarios and airports to take off from and land
- Commemorative flight certificate
Information
- Under 18s must be accompanied by a spectating adult
- Participants will require a degree of mobility
- Airline seat size restrictions apply
- No wheelchair access
- One person may accompany you in the simulator as a spectator for no additional charge
- Minimum spectator age is 10 and must remain seated for the duration of the flight
- There is a waiting area for additional people (maximum of 4) which must be booked prior to your visit
Minimum Height: 49.90 cm
- Choose from a weekday only voucher available Tuesdays to Fridays or to include Saturdays opt for an anytime voucher
- Sessions are available between 9.30am and 5pm
- This is a fixed base/ static simulator and does not move
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