Our latest addition is a pair of incredible military inspired, ejection seat style, Virtual Reality military jet simulators. Step into the world of military aviation and pilot a wide variety of aircraft through various challenges and locations. From the valleys of the Grand Canyon to the skyscrapers of New York city, experience flight from a whole new perspective.
You can choose either a 15 or 30 minute mission with more challenges and aircraft coming soon. Watch this space.
Learn to operate an FA-18 or F15 military jet around some of America's most iconic landscapes. A quick pre-flight briefing will have you comfortable with the seat, headset and controls before you advance your thrust-levers, ignite the afterburners and roar away from the runway.
In the 30 minute mission get to experience multiple military and civilian aircraft around 3 or 4 different global locations. Attempt multiple flying challenges that will test your skills: fly the Grand Canyon, through the Swiss Alps and land in Las Vegas. Then, if you feel up to the task, attempt to takeoff and land a helicopter!
These brand new Military VR Simulators are brand new to the Flight Experience group, and Sydney were the first to get them mid 2019. These units are designed entirely for the Flight Experience shop and feature some awesome gear.
What an experience looks like:
1. Welcome
Your qualified flight instructor greets you as you enter the location and will ask you if you have any previous flying experience (this just helps us tailor the experience to you!)
2. Ejection Seat
We'll show you around the simulator and get you seated and harnessed in, this makes the experience much more immersive.
3. Controls and Headset
The instructor will then talk you through the few controls you'll be using as well as operation of the Oculus Rift VR headset
4. Takeoff
Your instructor will guide you through the takeoff procedure and get you acquainted with the basics of flight.
5. Free Flight
Now that you are up in the air, its time to become familiar with your new military jet. Turn, Climb, descend, perform loops or barrel-rolls. The aircraft and the sky is all yours.
6. Locations & Landings
Once you have the basics under control, your instructor will take you other destinations to put your new skills to the test. Fly through the Grand Canyon, under the Golden Gate Bridge or try landing on a moving aircraft carrier, the choice is yours.