FAQ's
How long are your vouchers valid for?
12 months from the date of purchase. The voucher must be used and the experience taken by this time, not just booked.
What makes FSM the best Simulator Experience in the UK?
At FSM, we stand out from other flight simulator experience companies by offering commercial-grade motion flight simulators, in a professional flight training facility, guided by real airline pilot instructors, to give you an authentic experience of life as an airline pilot.
If you are seeking a realistic experience, with instruction from a real airline pilot, FSM is your ideal destination!
Our Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 simulators are true motion training devices equipped with advanced professional collimated visual displays. These displays, typically found only in airline training facilities, create a virtual image that appears at a distance, providing a more realistic and immersive experience. Our collimated displays offer pilots the exact eye viewpoint they would see in a real aircraft.
All our instructors are either current or retired airline pilots. Plus, we’re located on an active airfield, with our simulators housed in the main hangar of Coventry Aeroplane Club, right alongside real aircraft. This unique setting makes a visit to FSM an exciting experience for any aviation enthusiast!
In addition to welcoming the public to fly with our instructors, we also train real airline pilots at our facility, making us much more than just an entertainment centre. Our instructors are relaxed and friendly, and no prior experience is needed. We cater to all age ranges, with a minimum age of 12. We are the longest-operating Flight Simulator Experience Centre in the UK, in operation for over 12 years, delighting thousands of happy customers.
What is the difference between your A320, B737 and 747 Simulators?
The Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 simulators both feature motion to enhance your flight experience. These are the passenger jets you might fly on to a European holiday destination, operated by airlines such as British Airways, Tui, Jet2, Ryanair, Wizzair, and EasyJet, among others. The 747, known as the classic “Queen of the Skies,” has been a staple of long-haul travel for the past 50 years. Unlike our A320 and 737, the Boeing 747 simulator does not move, but its wrap-around screen is highly effective, creating the illusion of motion.
The 737 simulator can accommodate 2 observer guests, while the A320 and 747 simulators can each take 3 guests. Our Boeing 737 and Boeing 747 simulators originally served as airline training devices, whereas the Airbus A320 was a real aircraft, once operated by British Airways. In fact, one of our instructors used to fly our A320 when it was in service!
Why should I choose FSM for a gift experience?
FSM offers a relaxed environment within the Coventry Aeroplane Club. There is a café and an air museum nearby, allowing you to make a full day of your gift experience. All our pilots are either retired or current airline pilots, bringing a wealth of flying experience to your session. We can tailor your experience to be as challenging or as relaxing as you prefer. Whether you want to fly to your favorite airport or explore exotic destinations like Hong Kong, Sydney, or San Francisco, we’ve got you covered.
Our dedication to providing exceptional experiences has earned us the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for the past 12 years. A visit to FSM makes the perfect gift for that someone special.
Why are you more expensive than some other offers?
We provide more value than most other simulator centres, which is why we are not the cheapest option.
- Professional-grade motion training simulators. Our main business is about training airline pilots. Because of this, our simulators have to be incredibly realistic. This means that taking a flight simulator experience at our facility will be the closest you can get to the real thing. Our simulators are real training devices, certifiable to the latest FNPT II training standards. They use real Boeing and Airbus flight control systems, which makes flying our sims as close as possible to the real aircraft.
- Real collimated display visuals on our A320 and B737, offering the same view airline pilots see during their training
- Experienced airline pilot instructors who are friendly and relaxed
- Authentic airport location
If you seek an authentic experience of operating a passenger jet as a professional pilot, flying a real motion training simulator with a real airline pilot by your side, we believe we offer exceptional value for money.
Come and discover for yourself why we are the largest and most successful flight simulator centre open to the public in Europe, with 12 years of successful operations behind us.
Do you have an age limit?
The minimum age to enter our facility is 12 years old, for both pilots and spectators. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult at all times. We are unable to accommodate anyone under the age of 12 on the premises due to insurance limitations so please do not bring young children with you. There is no upper age limit, but participants must be physically mobile as getting into the simulators requires climbing up stairs and some physical dexterity in order to get into the pilots seat.
Where are you located?
We are right in the centre of the country at Coventry. There is ample free parking and nearby hotels & B&B locations.
Coventry Railway Station – 10 minutes by taxi in normal traffic.
Birmingham: 20 minutes’ drive
East Midlands: 40 minutes’ drive
London Luton: 1 hr 10 minutes’ drive
London Heathrow: 1 hr 25 minutes’ drive
London Stansted: 1 hr 45 minutes’ drive
There are frequent trains to Coventry station from London Euston and connections to the West Coast Mainline and the North. We have ample free parking onsite.