Boeing 747 Flight Simulator Experience For 60 Minutes | Virgin Experience Days (2023)

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Michael

10/03/2023

Enlightening experience

Had a very interesting and enjoyable session with Andrew. Together we made it to Salzburg and Hong Kong without too many problems. A fascinating look into the complexities of flying a 747.

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Paul White

13/01/2023

Wow !!!

Just the beat experience ever, highly recommend this to anyone who has ever dreamed of flying a 747 or airbus 320. What a fantastic memory, can't thank you guys enough!!!

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Andy

08/08/2022

Brilliant experience

Great location and instructor in Paul ,highly recommended

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Belinda Farmer

15/05/2022

Fantastic

Knowledgeable friendly staff and an amazing experience.

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James Williamson

18/11/2021

Wonderful Experience

Loved it from start to finish. The only disappointments were 1) the tea we (my wife, daughter and I) were offered when we arrived at the venue never materialised and 2) I paid £40 for four guests and an additional £10 for insurance to cover any dropouts. One guest dropped out the previous day. However, even though we all chatted for about half an hour back in the office after the flight, no rebate was offered. Trivial I know but sometimes it's the little things that make all the difference.

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John

06/10/2020

Fulfilling a dream

A brilliant experience flying a Boeing 747 (jumbo) on a simulator used by qualified pilots.It fulfilled a boyhood dream,by the realism of sitting in a real cockpit.The staff at Flight Simulators Midland Ltd,made you feel very welcome and we're very professional.This experience his highly recommended.

4.79

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Jeffery

31/08/2019

Brilliant Experience

A great day with the experience being absolutely brilliant, could not be faulted in any way. A special mention for all the staff and particularly to the friendly and helpful instructors. I would love to do it again.

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Ade

14/01/2019

Bring on the real thing.... one day

Great experience , having had a couple of proper flying lessons all beit in a much smaller plane. Was able to control the big bird B747 but it was much harder than expected... not a bad thing. Came out feeing like I had actually flown, get the grey matter working for sure.Would love to do it again, or even for real in a B747 but that wont happen so glad I managed this.Flew LGA-JKF & INN- SLA ... respect to those pilots that do this for real.

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Helmet

29/06/2018

747 simulator

Excellent

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Robert

29/06/2018

An hour with the queen of the skies

This could become addictive! Wonderfully helpful and patient team, superb instruction, super simulator. No motion but at least my observer guests did not feel the bumpy landings nor get sick and it does add a bit to the challenge. A great experience.

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Billy

22/03/2018

Fantastic day

Warm welcome from Chris the owner and superbly looked after by Jordan the pilot, explained and encouraged the entire time I was there.

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Jack

24/02/2018

Birthday Present

I had the best time!!! 5*!

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Joe Davidson

18/02/2018

I wanted to book again before I took off!

My 747 experience was absolutely great and even better than I expected!

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Catt M

12/12/2017

Fantastic 747 experience - best birthday present!

My parents bought me the 90 minute 747 experience for my birthday and I have to say, it's the best birthday present I have ever received! From start to finish the whole experience was fantastic!The 60 minutes absolutely flew by but was the most fun I've ever had. Even my passengers had a great experience and although the 747 is not motion censored, my mum nearly fell over when I was banking to the right. The day was topped off when Vic, my Captain, signed my certificate.

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Nicola

07/12/2017

An unforgettable experience

Brilliant. Bought this for my dads 80th Birthday, he thoroughly enjoyed it and so did we. Rick the captain is an excellent teacher. A great day had by all.

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william

15/11/2017

cracking day

lovely day thoroughly enjoyed well presented very realistic don,t do less than the 60 mins it flies by ....

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Joanie

29/10/2017

Flew it like Sully!

Flew my favourite plane, Boeing 747. Flew the same route as Sully just 250ft over the Hudson! Wow! Very good pre-flight briefing and then was flying with Vic, an ex-captain with many years’ commercial pilot experience who was very calm and explained exactly how to fly in very easy terms. He helped me the whole time and I truly learnt so much. It’s very Life-like, stimulating, interesting and fun all at the same time. Thanks for a fabulous couple of hours between New York and Lanzarote ✈️👍😀

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Andy T

15/10/2017

A thrilling experience

A thoroughly enjoyable flight experience. The flight instructor, Dave, was professional & informative.

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Jack

24/06/2017

Wonderful experience

Lovely staff, Dave was a fantastic instructor, very patient and talkative. They have invited me back at a discount and I can't wait to go again…this time on the 737 as it is a complete sim that moves on hydraulics

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Julian

19/06/2017

Super experience

Really enjoyed the experience at Coventry airport - very friendly welcome and just enough 'tech' so I could understand better. Kind pilot who made me feel I flew better than I'm sure I actually did!

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Alf

12/06/2017

Fantastic 747 Alpine Flying

A really excellent flight sim experience. Good instruction and information. Hard work with the wife and stepson in the back wanting me to crash.....but I didn't.It was a fixed sim. We took off from Innsbruck and having done a touch and go went on to land at Salzburg.

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Dave

15/05/2017

Amazing experience

Had a great time from when we arrived until we left . Great captin, very patient ,friendly and funny . However we did have picture taken before we took part in the experience, but on leaving we were not shown or offered to see or buy it.This however did not dampen the day and would defiantly recommend this experience well worth the money

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Tony Crabbe

01/05/2017

747 Flight Simulator

Excellent experience. Very welcoming flight staff and a helpful introduction before take off. Instructor talked me through all the instruments and controls before attempting the first flight. Up/down when tracking the localise was a challenge but really enjoyed the flight around the Alps. Second flight from and back to Hong Kong easier as I had an understanding of the controls and the operation of the auto pilot. Still a challenge to keep on the glide path especially near the ground.

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David

30/04/2017

Great flight with Captain Dave Warner.

My first experience on a Boeing 747 simulator at Flight simulator Coventry. starting with 30 min training video explaining cockpit layout and operating proceedures.Climbing aboard the simulator cockpit with the captain and my wife as observer I settled into the right hand seat and readied myself for the flight to Salzburg. At this point Captain Dave handed control to me with keeping careful eye on what I was doing!!! Just like a real plane with virtual reality through windscreens. Great !!!

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Andrew

14/03/2017

Fantastic!!!

A brilliant day, a dream come true and lovely staff. I would highly recommend this experience. So realistic, it wss out of the park!! I'm going to book again, worth every penny.

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Tim

25/01/2017

Fantastic

This was a fab experience so realistic and feels like you really are flying a 747 . Chris the instructors was very good and explained all the essential stuff Must admit I was nervous and there is a lot to remember and so many controls but managed to land safely 2 times Give it a go you will love it

4.79

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Clive

26/10/2016

The greatest day of my life

My wife bought this for my 60th birthday it was a fantastic present.the staff at the Coventry office were very helpful and answered all of my questions. Julian the instructor was extremely helpful and explained what exactly we would be doing and talked me through everything we were doing and why.would recommend this to anybody who wants a unusual gift and a fantastic experience.

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O

15/07/2016

747

Excellent

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Derek

15/09/2019

Great experience

Excellent day. Good pre simulator briefing and slide show to show the workings of the aircraft followed by a most enjoyable simulator experience.

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Tony

17/08/2018

747 Flight simulator

Really enjoyable experience even though I came away shattered and with a headache due to the immense concentration. Very real feeling turning the plane and listening to all the warnings etc. Very helpful and encouraging Captain to instruct you during your flight. If it is on your bucket list then go for it. The only down side is that perhaps they could provide you with a video of your flight as a keepsake

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Richard

13/08/2017

747 Simulator

Enjoyable. Cafe upstairs and was able to watch light aircraft landing/taking off whilst waiting for session. The 30 min briefing video showing main flight controls and displays of the 747 would already be known with experience of Flight Sim. The 747 cockpit was impressive, I was required to sit 1st officer however an honour to share with a retired 747 captain, himself very patient! Slightly dissappointed with graphics, sound great, and the experience wasn't cheap making it more a one off.

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JC

25/03/2017

Flights

It was all I expected a lot of fun. The guy in the simulator was great. He ran the show like a driving instructor gave me a feel in how difficult it is to fly a 747. A great day out.

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James

29/04/2018

Disappointing

Disappointingly little time actually flying/controlling. Way too much time spent chatting and setting up the systems pre flight, which, as this appeared to be the standard “flight” taken, should have been set up beforehand. For me, the first experience should have been more about the basics of actually controlling the flight not the set up of the computer. Didn’t think this was good value for money. Also, asking £10 for a digital photo printed on photo paper was again disappointing.

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