Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on how much time you want at the controls. The 30-minute session is a great taster or gift add-on. 60 minutes is our most popular choice and the one we recommend for first-timers, as it gives you time to settle in and properly enjoy a take-off and landing. The 90 and 120-minute sessions suit enthusiasts who want to fly more than one route, attempt instrument approaches, or take on demanding weather. You're at the controls for the whole session whichever you pick.

Not at all. No experience is needed. Your instructor briefs you fully, talks you through the controls, and sits beside you for the entire flight. Most first-timers take off and land the aircraft themselves by the end. If you're starting from scratch, 60 minutes is the comfortable choice.

A standard session is the right call if you want to fly for the enjoyment of it, as a treat or a gift. Choose a course instead if you have a specific goal: our Fear of Flying Course is built around managing flight anxiety, Future Flyers is designed for younger, ambitious pilots, and Airline Assessment Prep and the Virtual Type Rating are for those working towards a flying career or wanting in depth simulation. If you're unsure which fits, get in touch and we'll point you the right way.

It can be. The simulator is a calm, controlled environment where you stay in command and can pause or stop at any time, which many people find reassuring. If easing flight anxiety is your main reason for coming, our Fear of Flying Course, led by airline pilots, is purpose-built for it and may suit you better than a standard session.

A gift voucher is the simplest option, as it lets the recipient choose their own date, and our vouchers are valid for three years so there's no rush to book. If you're not sure how keen they are, a 30 or 60-minute voucher is a safe, generous choice. Committed aviation fans tend to love the longer 90 or 120-minute sessions.

We welcome flyers from age 12, and occasionally younger if they're real aviation fans, just ask. We recommend a minimum height of around 140 cm so they can reach the controls and see the instrument panel comfortably. For younger enthusiasts, our Future Flyers Course is designed with them in mind.