Simulator Adventures
Simulator Adventures
Simulator Adventures
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Simulator Adventures is a flight simulation business offering customers the chance to fly a full motion Airbus A320 flight simulator. With a qualified pilot by your side we can recreate almost any flight scenario. You can choose from a worldwide database of airports and and we have specific airport modelling for most of the UK airfields in addition to some of the most challenging airports in the World including Sint Maarten, Innsbruck, Corfu & Kai Tak. You can select from either 30/45/60/90 & 120 minute slots. Why not give us a go and test your flying skills ?
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- Janet6667 contributionsSupersonic!I was bought a simulator flight for my Christmas present 2020 but thanks to covid I had to change the dates, as I search through the dates, I noticed, on my present, that I could change my choice. I noticed that this particular company had a moving simulator rather than a static which was originally purchased. It was a no brainer, it cost me a bit more but wow was it worth it. I went with my husband, who I promised could share some of the 2 hours I had booked. We were met in reception by Alan who showed us to a lounge with airline seats in, very cool. Alan explained the simulator, built by himself and his brother and we discussed what we wanted to do. I explained that as a nervous flyer I wanted to experience some turbulence in a safe setting to see what it is like. Alan took us to through to the simulator and got us settled in our seats. I was mesmerised by all the dials and switches but Alan put me at ease from the start explaining that ones that I would use and basic details of what we would be doing. Alan explained that I would be moving the dials and switches and he talked me through each step as we encountered it. Alan was fantastic, he chatted to my husband whilst I taxied to the runway in Manchester. In the end my husband didn't share my experience as he now wants to do his own he enjoyed it so much. To be honest I could happily go on about the entire experience but to be honest you really need to experience it for yourself, it is so fantastic. In short, I took of from Manchester and then landed at Rhodes, a landing I am very familiar with. I experienced a bird strike, a near miss with another plane and turbulence, all of which I enjoyed immensely, in perfect safety. I even flew from and to the old Hong Kong airport, however Alan had to take over on landing as I was definitely going to crash. He took over and managed to get us down safely. How he did it I will never know, we were both amazed. The whole experience was brilliant from start to finish and Alan was amazing. I can't recommend it more highly. If you love flying or are nervous you must have a got. The only problem we have now, is we are both hooked. I am buying my husband a flight for Christmas and I really can't wait to return to the cockpit. Thanks again Alan for your cool landing and for your great service. Look forward to visiting again in the new year.Visited November 2022Written 5 December 2022
- Denis SWinchcombe, United Kingdom1 contributionFantastic A320 simulator experienceThis was such a superb experience and we really enjoyed the session. The full motion simulation is so realistic and I would reccomend this to anyone who would like to experience what is like to fly an A320. I can't wait to have another go next year as it wa so good!!Visited December 2022Travelled as a coupleWritten 27 December 2022
- kellie s5 contributionsFear of FlyingCannot recommend these guys enough. I went today for a 45mins session as I've recently developed a fear of flying. Welcomed warmly from the moment I arrived by Stewart(hope that's correct spelling) & Trevor the dog. The motion simulator is exactly like the real thing, even the noises. Stewart was amazing and so patient & reassuring. I took off from Belfast and we travelled to Glasgow airport. We even dealt with a bit of turbulence and I got to see what happens if there is ever the risk of a mid air collision. Its helped me so much understanding what goes in within the cockpit and how pilots are trained and their knowledge. Stewart was so knowledgable. I can't thank him & the team enough. Bring on the holiday to Iceland 🥳 well worth the money & really enjoyable as wellVisited January 2023Travelled soloWritten 3 January 2023
- StephenCLytham St Anne's, United Kingdom2 contributionsFantastic experience!This exceeded all expectations. I’m sure the simulation of a flight from Belfast to Manchester was the closest thing to being in the pilots seat of an A320. The motion simulator is unbelievable. My instructor was so engaging when answering my questions and everything was explained so clearly, he succeeded in removing much of the mystique about what does happens in the cockpit. Thank you for an unforgettable experience and I would urge anyone with even a vague curiosity about flying to book now - you won’t regret it.Visited January 2023Travelled soloWritten 12 January 2023
- Chris3 contributionsAbsolutely brilliant experienceAbsolutely brilliant experience, all staff are friendly and welcoming. Amazing piece of kit they have, very realistic. Loved it, would definitely recommend wether it be for fun or for learning, brilliant brilliant place thanks guys 👍Visited January 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 17 January 2023
- Steve M2 contributionsBrilliantMy wife is mad about aircraft and will always try to look in the cockpit when we fly. I booked this as a surprise, it was amazing the hour went really fast and she enjoyed every minute. What an experience! Very informative and so true to life. For all you aircraft enthusiasts, it's well worth the visit. I was in with her and now want a go myself. The 2 brothers were very friendly and welcoming. Give it a go you won't be disappointed.Visited January 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 25 January 2023
- Daniel FAberfeldy, United Kingdom7 contributionsAbsolutely amazing experience!This simulator experience was bought for my birthday, by someone who obviously knows me very well! From the minute we arrived, with the waiting area, slightly cheesily but brilliantly set up with actual aircraft seats, it was just a brilliant experience. The two owners were really informative and friendly and have obviously poured every ounce of themselves and their cash into this project (both have worked in aviation pretty much all their lives and they live and breathe it…) The simulator itself is a work of art. You really do feel like you’re in the cockpit of an A320 and the movement you feel when taxiing and flying is almost disconcerting due to the hydraulic ramps. I think you can choose what you want to experience, but I did a short domestic flight between airports - programming the flight computer and doing the full startup procedure as well as the flight itself - and then another quick takeoff / go around / landing. If you have a plane geek in your household (you know who you are…) then there simply can’t be a better value present to get for them. Brilliant!Visited January 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 25 January 2023
- Ross GB1 contributionIncredible. Polite. Professional experienceIncredible experience. First time on a flight simulator & couldn't fault any of it. Polite and welcoming team who give you 100% attention who are also very qualified and knowledgable. You certainly felt like your custom was appreciated and you weren't just another customer through the door. The simulator itself gave you a fantastic insight into what goes into 'flying a plane'. An excellent piece of equipment that you can tell hours and hours of effort have gone into making it perfect. Would highly recommend to anyone to try. If you're scared; don't be, it's only a simulator so if you crash you can just turn it off and back on again :D Thanks again, RossVisited February 2023Travelled with familyWritten 4 February 2023
- Marlena PW2 contributionsExperience being a pilot for a dayI have just flown an Airbus A320 from Belfast to Glasgow! It was amazing! If you'd like to try it for yourself, don't hesitate to book your flight experience in a real, moving flight simulator! I really, wholeheartedly recommend Stewart and his business! It was such a fantastic experience! He will guide you through every step of the flight and answer any questions! I loved it and will be booking again :) Real pilots train there too, which can only reassure you, it's a real thing! Have a look at their website to book your experience - I have already spread the word to many of my friends who are keen to try it for themselves. I just loved it :)Visited February 2023Written 8 February 2023
- dawnlisa68Huddersfield, United Kingdom2 contributionsBeyond expectationsSo…. I arrived with zero experience and expectations other than a slight worry that I might look like a complete idiot…I need not have worried…IT WAS AMAZING… I was made to feel completely at ease and Stewart was really good at finding the balance between allowing me to take some controls and demonstrating some incredible landings (including the Hudson)! … A truly exhilarating and informative experience for someone who just loves all things planes!! Thank you ✈️Visited February 2023Travelled soloWritten 10 February 2023
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carole24658
Manchester, UK21 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
What a wonderful experience this was. We'd bought it as a gift for our grandson (almost 14), and he absolutely loved it! The attention to detail was incredible and the guys were professional, friendly and fun. I highly recommend it. Our grandson wants to do it again ASAP and even asked questions about pilot training! A great experience and a very fair price .
Written 29 November 2023
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Faye R
1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Family
Cannot rate this experience highly enough!! The customer service from the point of booking was exceptional.
The actual experience was incredible! It was so exciting & interesting. I can’t wait to come back!
The actual experience was incredible! It was so exciting & interesting. I can’t wait to come back!
Written 11 November 2023
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IanRM
Cheshire, UK4 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
This is a brilliant experience! I've always been interested in flying and have had a go in light aircraft for real, but always wondered what flying a big jet is like. I have a flight sim on my computer but this is on a different planet. It is totally immersive, with completely authentic A320 flight deck and wrap round screens and full motion, good enough for real pilots to practice using it. The brothers who set this up have a strong background in flying and operating and maintaining simulators so they have high standards and it shows.
I went for the 90 minute experience and that was great with Stewart expertly guiding me through a full flight and then a few scenarios, including a circuit from/to Kai-Tak and ditching on the Hudson, which were amazing. Though it helps if you have some background knowledge, I don't think it is essential and you can enjoy this even if you've never wanted to fly a plane. Having the full 6-way movement makes all the difference, so don't go for something cheaper if it hasn't got that.
Both the brothers are great people who describe things clearly to you without any bull. They make you welcome and feeling like you want to come back every week. In all a fantastic experience.
I went for the 90 minute experience and that was great with Stewart expertly guiding me through a full flight and then a few scenarios, including a circuit from/to Kai-Tak and ditching on the Hudson, which were amazing. Though it helps if you have some background knowledge, I don't think it is essential and you can enjoy this even if you've never wanted to fly a plane. Having the full 6-way movement makes all the difference, so don't go for something cheaper if it hasn't got that.
Both the brothers are great people who describe things clearly to you without any bull. They make you welcome and feeling like you want to come back every week. In all a fantastic experience.
Written 9 November 2023
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1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Family
What an experience. This was truly one of the best experiences I have ever done. The guys are fantastic
Written 6 November 2023
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Sarah D
1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Couples
I just got back from the most amazing experience at Simulator Adventures.
My partner bought me a 45 minute flight experience on the A320 for my birthday. We arrived an hour early and we were warmly welcomed in and spent the time chatting about what the experience would entail and also a few other plane related chats, for a plane buff like me this was brilliant!
Once on the simulator we had an amazing flight from Innsbruck to Salzburg, with fantastic instructions for a beginner like myself. The graphics were amazing, and I really felt I was flying an actual plane.
I highly recommend everyone gives this a go, you will not be disappointed. The hosts are incredible!!!!!!
My partner bought me a 45 minute flight experience on the A320 for my birthday. We arrived an hour early and we were warmly welcomed in and spent the time chatting about what the experience would entail and also a few other plane related chats, for a plane buff like me this was brilliant!
Once on the simulator we had an amazing flight from Innsbruck to Salzburg, with fantastic instructions for a beginner like myself. The graphics were amazing, and I really felt I was flying an actual plane.
I highly recommend everyone gives this a go, you will not be disappointed. The hosts are incredible!!!!!!
Written 4 November 2023
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Ken Nicholls
2 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
If like me you're still unsure about flying but you do it as an ends to a means, please try this amazing experience. You're put at ease as soon as you arrive and the flight instructor is superb. Value for money is excellent. Smiles per £ is amazing. Thank you so much...see you soon.
Written 4 November 2023
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Marzena F
2 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
I have booked 1 hours simulator experience for my 12 years old son for his Birthday. The venue was very easy to find, with free car parking just outside it and we were welcome by the owners, seasoned pilots themselves, and were showed to the incredible simulator set up by our friendly instructor. Apart from the birthday boy, the flight instructor, there was space for 2 more people in the cockpit, which was a mock up of A320 Airbus cockpit. The combination of digital flight simulation visuals, sounds and motion was out of this world, it could not be more realistic! Flight simulation software was responding to physical handling of the plane controls seamlessly, giving you amazing aeroplane flighting experience. All together a 5 star experience, from moment I booked it to the moment we left the venue. Highly recommended.
Written 29 October 2023
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Benjamin W
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Family
Absolutely fantastic experience. Highly recommend going. Very welcoming and friendly. Will definitely be going again.
Written 26 October 2023
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RainforthA
Northop Hall, UK50 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
This experience was bought for my wife who is an extremely nervous passenger . What a fantastic experience she had! A full 5 star +++ rating! Professionally and friendly run by brothers Alan & Stewart, who have considerable aviation experience themselves. Lovely clean premises where Alan talked us through what would happen and went on to explain the fundamentals of flight, engines etc then lead us gently into the simulator. Built by the brothers themselves to an exacting standard and exactly the same as the real Airbus. Apparently one of only two in the UK that offers the full experience with the whole cockpit moving and strong graphics (not just relying on screen movement only) - If you want the total experience this is the best. Take off – followed by an emergency – and then landing. Voted one of the best attractions in the UK and fully concur - my wife (the Captain) came away so excited. Strongly recommended.
Written 18 October 2023
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Steve M
21 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
What a truly amazing and fantastic experience!!
It was so realistic that I genuinely forgot I was in a simulator in Salford Quays; from the cock-pit set-up to the visuals outside of the runway/Airport gates to the vast array of buttons, switches and dials both overhead and Infront – it was just like being in an actual Airbus 320 at Manchester Airport.
I was able to go through the whole procedure – planning and scheduling the flight path (could choose a variety of locations to fly from/to), taxiing and departure, cruise control in the air (and taking over when we had turbulence) and then right down to arrival and post flight shut down. I even managed to deal with a fire on board (simulated, not real!!)
Stuart and Alan were extremely knowledgeable and accommodating (allowing relatives to be ‘passengers’ in the cockpit too). You could tell they certainly knew their stuff as they were highly informative, guiding through every step of the way and explaining what everything did. It was all done in an instructive yet fun manner too making the whole experience really enjoyable.
I really can’t recommend this experience enough – whether you are a retired pilot or work in the aviation industry, or just a complete novice who has always wanted to fly a plane – give it a go, you truly will enjoy it and an experience you’ll never forget.
Next time I’m in a real plane (as a passenger!), I’ll be thinking back to this experience and going through all that I was taught and reliving the memories.
It was so realistic that I genuinely forgot I was in a simulator in Salford Quays; from the cock-pit set-up to the visuals outside of the runway/Airport gates to the vast array of buttons, switches and dials both overhead and Infront – it was just like being in an actual Airbus 320 at Manchester Airport.
I was able to go through the whole procedure – planning and scheduling the flight path (could choose a variety of locations to fly from/to), taxiing and departure, cruise control in the air (and taking over when we had turbulence) and then right down to arrival and post flight shut down. I even managed to deal with a fire on board (simulated, not real!!)
Stuart and Alan were extremely knowledgeable and accommodating (allowing relatives to be ‘passengers’ in the cockpit too). You could tell they certainly knew their stuff as they were highly informative, guiding through every step of the way and explaining what everything did. It was all done in an instructive yet fun manner too making the whole experience really enjoyable.
I really can’t recommend this experience enough – whether you are a retired pilot or work in the aviation industry, or just a complete novice who has always wanted to fly a plane – give it a go, you truly will enjoy it and an experience you’ll never forget.
Next time I’m in a real plane (as a passenger!), I’ll be thinking back to this experience and going through all that I was taught and reliving the memories.
Written 16 October 2023
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