Airline pilot experience

With our flight simulator gift experiences, you’ll learn about the world of an Airline Pilot.

You’ll fly the simulator from take-off to landing, acting as the pilot(s); with a little help from your instructor.

The sessions start with a pre-flight briefing, which includes an introduction to how to fly a plane and an introduction to aircraft systems.

During the flight simulator experience Exeter, we take you on an aviation adventure, exploring all aspects of the plane and how it’s flown.

flight simulator gift experience

Finding a unique, and memorable gift this Christmas can be challenging; but, sit back, relax; we’ve got it covered.

Jetsim provides a unique and thrilling gift experience, making it an excellent choice for aviation enthusiasts. Flights can be shared together making the perfect present for birthdays, anniversaries and Christmas.

Gift vouchers are available with a range of options designed to suit your budget.

LOOKING FOR A UNIQUE CHRITSMAS GIFT?

Stuck for Christmas gift ideas this year? Sit back, relax, we’ve got it covered. Discover Your Aviator with a Jetsim flight simulator experience voucher - valid from 25th Dec 2026 for 12 months.

Makes the perfect present for the Aviator in your life. Two people can also fly the simulator together with one in the Captain’s seat and the other in the First Officer seat.

What to expect on the day…

A friendly, warm welcome accompanied by an introduction to the simulator and the world of an Airline Pilot. Here at The Future Skills Centre, Exeter Airport, there’s free parking on site.

During your flight simulator experience , you’ll take control of an 80-tonne airliner.  There’s no previous flying experience required, as your jet experience Instructor will provide a comprehensive briefing covering everything from the effects of controls, to using the automation systems. You can fly airline routes in real time, practice take-offs and landings; and try your hand at landing in a thunderstorm, and even low visibility. For the more advanced pilot, you can test challenging approach procedures at locations such as Funchal Airport in Madeira, Innsbruck, Kai Tak, or handle Heathrow Airport.  

DEPARTURES

• Ideal for 2 - 3 people who can fly the plane aircraft simulator together with a guest in the jump seat.

• Team building days.

• Procedural practice - if you're a professional pilot interested in procedural practice and simulator assessment preparation.

• Jetsim - home of aviation and JetExperiences in Exeter, Southwest UK.

• We look forward to welcoming you on board soon.

The technical bit...

Jetsim’s flying simulator experience has a 220 degree projection screen, and ensures it’s fully immersive.  The flight simulators replicate the Boeing 737 Max and Airbus A320. Fully functioning flight management computers loaded with a global database of airports using real world data for nav aids etc. We can enter flight planning, performance and fuel data to reproduce a complete airline flight from gate to gate.  The autopilot and all instruments, switches and gauges operate systems onboard.  Checklists can be used for start procedures, practice failures and emergency scenarios. The simulation can also use real time weather conditions or be programmed from the METAR and TAF aviation forecasts, we have some pre-set scenarios too, such as thunderstorms, low cloud to test your instrument scan, sunshine and snow etc.