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Flight Simulator Midlands

Coventry Aeroplane Club, Coventry, CV3 4FR, United Kingdom (UK)

We look forward to welcoming you to the Top Rated Flight Simulator Centre on Tripadvisor!

Real Motion Flight Simulators
Two of our flight simulators, the Boeing 737 and the Airbus A320, have motion platforms which simulate real flight. These flight simulators are used to train professional pilots and are as close to the real thing as you can experience. Purchase an Any simulator Voucher which allows you (or the recipient of a gift voucher) to pick the simulator of your choice.

Real Flight Simulators
Unlike other Flight Experience companies, we only use real flight simulators, not mock ups which have never trained real professional pilots. We have 2 motion simulators which no other company has at this price point.

A Gift For Everyone
After a 30 minute briefing presentation, which shows you the basics of the controls and instruments you will be using, your instructor will take you to the aircraft simulator of your choice and away you go. Fly to Heathrow, New York or wherever you choose.

Flexible and Fun
To get the most out of your day, choose the 90 minute experience which gives you 30 minutes briefing and a full 60 minutes in the flight simulator of your choice. Of course you can choose a longer flight time if you wish.

TV Film and Media
Our flight simulators have featured on numerous TV programs, including BBC Midlands and Posh Pawn. We have also been used by filmmakers and radio presenters to enhance their productions.

Our Training Team
FSM offer you a wealth of experience from pilots who have flown for nearly every major UK airline. We also have several current serving pilots working with us to ensure we keep up to date with different airline trends. We have successfully guided hundreds of pilots from the RAF, training schooland other airlines, into their new positions.
We tailor the exercise to both your background and the airline of your choice.

Captain Chris Rigby
Owner

Captain Chris Rigby trained at Hamble and joined BOAC in 1970. Since then he has worked for several airlines, often in training roles. These include Britannia, easyJet, BA, Thomsons and Ryanair.
Chris has a broad base of knowledge of all these airlines and is happy to pass his experience on to you.
Chris usually does the introductory briefings before flying your assessment detail andassessment preps on the 737 and 747.

Captain Peter Green
Captain

Captain Peter Green mainly operates our A320 simulator which he flew with easyJet. He is also 737 rated and does assessment preps on both types. He has a wealth of knowledge about both aircraft.
Pete retired from easyJet several years ago and we are delighted to have him on board.
Pete is a qualified flying instructor and has assisted many ex RAF pilots into their chosen airline.

Captain Julian Wiggin
Captain

Julian Joined Dan Air way back in 1976 and then Virgin in 1993. In Virgin he rose to be a 747 200 TRI and subsequently line training captain and line check captain on the 400. Julian is also a core course examiner.
Julian does assessment preps for us on the 747 whenever he is free.

Captain Richard Drake
Captain

Captain ‘Rick’ Drake flew mainly in the USA on corporate aircraft including the RBBD700 Global Express, G-V Gulfstream 5, CL604 Challenger 604, CL601 Challenger 601 and 600 series, CE500 Cessna Citation, G150 Gulfstream , HS 125, Hawker and LR45 Lear Jet.He has over 14000 hours and flies all 3 of our simulators and often does our simulator assessment details for professional pilots. His successful pupils have joined BA, Cathay, Jet2 and many more.

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Aircraft Emergencies on the Airbus A320 Flight Simulator at Coventry Airport Ever watched the programme Aircraft Investigation? Wonder how the crew dealt with various emergencies? Why not come & experience how pilots… VIEW DETAILS
Assessment & Jet Orientation (JOC) Training: Boeing 737, 747 & Airbus A320 Our type specific simulators are priced about half of what you would expect to pay elsewhere. We do not use… VIEW DETAILS
Airbus A320 Flight Simulator Experiences at Coventry Airport This is the best flight experience in the UK, (see our Trip Advisor reviews) using real simulators and real airline… VIEW DETAILS
Boeing 737 Flight Simulator Experiences at Coventry Airport The experience includes a 30-minute briefing on how an aircraft works and how to fly the Boeing 737, so no… VIEW DETAILS
Boeing 747 Flight Simulator Experiences at Coventry Airport The experience includes a 30-minute briefing on how an aircraft works and how to fly the specific one they have… VIEW DETAILS
Battle Of Britain Flight Simulator Experiences at Coventry Airport Choose between the P51 Mustang fighter bomber & the Messerschmitt ME109 to fly & dog fight over the skies of… VIEW DETAILS
Fear of Flying Course with Flight Simulator Midlands at Coventry Airport I’ve helped hundreds of people just like you to overcome their fear of getting on board an aircraft. This one-day course… VIEW DETAILS
Airline Route Experience with Flight Simulator Midlands at Coventry Airport Come & see what it is like to fly a real route as we would in an airline environment. VIEW DETAILS
Operational Flight Experience: Learn How Professional Pilots Operate an Aircraft Learning to fly is one thing, operating a commercial aircraft is something else. If you would like to know how… VIEW DETAILS
Virtual Type Rating on the Airbus A320 or Boeing 737 Simulator We are now offering a virtual type rating on Airbus A320 or the Boeing 737, including 12 hours on a… VIEW DETAILS
The Sully Flight Simulator Experience at Coventry Airport This 90 minute experience will start with our standard A320 briefing followed by computerised recreation of events on that day. VIEW DETAILS
Airline Pilot Assessment Course with Flight Simulator Midlands Flight Simulators Midlands was established in 2002 & since then have trained literally hundreds of pilots to help them join… VIEW DETAILS

Boeing 737 Real Motion Flight Simulator
This fantastic aircraft simulator was originally owned by Sabena Airlines of Belgium and was constructed by Atkins and Merryl in the USA. After the demise of Sabena, it was bought out and partly converted into a New Generation (NG) 737 simulator. We purchased this machine in 2012 and have since continued with the conversion process so it has a fully functional instrument and overhead panel. We regularly have current 737 captains fly this simulator and they comment on how remarkably close it is to the real thing. Our graphics are the latest from the USA and our functional software is recognised as the industry’s leading programme. A hydraulic motion option completes this remarkable machine. Similar simulators anywhere else will cost in excess of £500 / hour. 2 observer seats are available.

Airbus A320 Real Motion Flight Simulator
This is not a simulator – this is a REAL aircraft – G-BUSF – reverse engineered into a simulator and what an amazing job our engineers have done with it. Scrapped some years ago, this aircrafts nose was cut off and then mounted on a pitch motion platform at Coventry Airport. Previoulsy operated by GB Airways for British Airways, some of our instructors have flown this actual aeroplane. For one it was his first ever jet flight! This simulator, like the 737, has professional ‘collimated’ displays which produce high resolution imagery for flight. It’s so realistic that sitting in it you sometimes wonder if you are in a real aeroplane. Room for up to 3 observers. Pitch motion available. A real must for you techy wannabe pilots.

Boeing 747
This superb machine started life as an Aer Lingus 747-200 training simulator. Since its early days, it has been converted into a -400 series aircraft by the addition of the glass cockpit and all the supporting software. This simulator has amazing cinema screen wrap-around graphics to give both the flight crew and the observers the best view possible. It’s so powerful that everyone is convinced they have been moving when actually they haven’t. We often use this simulator to train aspiring British Airways pilots before their interview process, something which we have been very successful with. This is the ‘Queen of the Skies’ and is my favourite of all our simulators. Room for up to 3 observers.

Battle of Britain | Warbirds | WW2 Fighter Simulators
Flight Simulator Experiences and Training

Our Warbirds flight simulators pay tribute to The Battle of Britain which has been described as the first major military campaign fought entirely by air forces. The British officially recognize the battle’s duration as being from 10 July until 31 October 1940, which overlaps the period of large-scale night attacks known as the Blitz, that lasted from 7 September 1940 to 11 May 1941.
We currently have two flight simulators based on real WWII aircraft. The cockpits are full of instruments, switches and other realistic controls to put you back in time to WWII.
With the advanced simulators, you are able to complete procedures such as engine start-ups and general flying. Of course, our weapons are also working! So if a dogfight is what you are after, it’s time to strap in!
The choice is yours between the highly refined North American P-51 Mustang and the formidable German BF 109 G simulators. Both our simulators feature large projected visuals to throw you back in time.
WWII aircraft were notorious for being tricky to operate. With our guidance, you’ll get the chance to attempt a take-off, fly around, engage some targets, or even take part in a race!
If you desire we can also run more realistic scenarios for the more hardcore enthusiast. Except to report to duty, have a mission brief, and commit to locating and engaging your chosen target. These realistic scenarios are updated regularly. If you have an idea for a historic mission set, then contact us with your ideas.
One of the most common, yet most fearsome German fighters on the Western front was the Messerschmitt bf 109. Much like the legendary Spitfire, it saw many adaptations throughout its service history.
Often referred to as the flying coffin, if the combat doesn’t get you, the landing certainly will! With its narrow gear configuration, you need to be spot on both in the air and on the ground.
Together we will learn some of the quirks of this machine. The flight simulator is based on the BF 109 G series, as with the real world aircraft during the war, there are some modifications to aid the pilot.