FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ
Do I need flightdeck experience to use the flight simulator?
Not at all, the simulator experience is tailored around the needs of each customer regardless of experience or aptitude, whether you are a beginner or a qualified pilot. The session will be conducted with an extensive flight brief beforehand, which gives the instructor an indication of your level of experience prior to commencing the session.
Does the simulator move?
It does not, however the scenery is so realistic that it fools your senses into believing it is moving, I once saw someone standing in the doorway of the flightdeck as we banked, and he grabbed hold of a handrail to steady himself.
Is there an age, height or weight limit?
In order to get the best from your experience, we recommend that guests are at least 7 years of age or older. All children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult over the age of 18.
Because the Flight deck is a genuine scale replica, it may not be suitable for people of certain body dimensions (height or weight).
The space available is compact and if you are in any doubt as to whether you or others will be able to use the simulator, we recommend that you call us before you purchase any of our experiences.
Please note that a degree of physical mobility will be required in order to access the flight deck and take up your seat in the cockpit.
How many people can I bring with me?
All participants are permitted to bring a guest to share their Flight deck Experience.
The guest can sit in the jump seat which is situated behind the Captain’s seat on the flight deck of the simulator.
Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a non-flying responsible adult over the age of 18.
Unless by prior arrangement our facility at Brighton City Airport is limited to 3 guests and the participant (total of 4 persons) for Health & Safety reasons. If you would like to bring a larger party size this MAY be accommodated with prior approval and MAY incur extra charges, feel free to call us to discuss.
Medical restrictions?
Our simulator experiences are suitable for most individuals. However, it may not be advisable for customers with photo sensitive epilepsy, those who have a sensitivity to strobe lighting effects, have back or neck problems and those who are pregnant. Also we have no facility for wheelchair users and people who cannot get themselves into and out of the Pilots seats.
Please see photos to visualise how easy it is to access the pilot’s and co-pilot’s seat. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in good health before booking to use the simulator.
If you have any queries about how a medical condition may affect your experience, then please contact our team who will be happy to discuss matters with you. Your Captain on the day reserves the right to prevent flight deck access to anyone in the party – be that the participant or a guest for Health & Safety reasons.
What should I wear?
We recommend loose comfortable smart casual clothing and flat shoes. Though please feel free to wear a pilot’s uniform or similar if you wish for photographs!!!
Can I book vouchers as a gift and how long are they valid for?
Yes, our experiences can be bought direct or as a voucher to be redeemed within 12 months from the date of purchase.
Which payment methods do you accept?
We can accept all major credit and debit cards for on line payments as well as at our facility. We can also accept cash payment (exact amount please) at the simulator.
All bookings require a minimum £50 deposit which must be completed at the time of booking. Cash can be taken to extend sessions if appropriate (this is assuming no other booking is directly following on).
Can I cancel or change my direct booking?
We allow a “cooling off” period of 48 hours – all direct bookings cancelled within 2 days of the booking being made will be entitled to a full refund (minus a 2.5% credit card fee) Cancellations after this period, or within 24 hours of the planned experience will incur losses deposit or full payment as applicable.
Date and time changes can be requested at any time however, due to instructor allocation, requests made within 24 hours of the planned experience are likely to incur additional charges.
Any rebooking will be made at the discretion of Flightdeck-Experience Flight Simulators.
Can I cancel my voucher?
Vouchers purchased from us may be cancelled, prior to redemption, up to 7 days from the purchase date and a full refund will be will be made to the same card as used for purchase (minus a 2.5% credit card fee, where applicable)
What if I need to change the date/time of my experience I used a voucher?
Date and time changes can be requested at any time however, due to instructor allocation, requests made within 24 hours of the planned experience are likely to incur additional charges.
Do I have to book in advance or can I just turn up?
The simulator is incredibly busy and we are often booked up weeks in advance. Whilst it may be possible on limited occasions to accommodate walk-ins, we strongly recommend that you book in advance to guarantee availability.
Are refreshments and accommodation available?
Our facility is ideally situated for places to eat and drink, a full cafeteria/bar is located 250 meters away in the beautiful Art Deco terminal building, in addition a pop-up Café 8 is very good for food and drinks. Shoreham town is a short drive away and offers many bars, pubs hotels and restaurants and is a very beautiful seaside town.
Is there parking nearby?
Parking spaces are available at our hangar on a first come first served basis.