Frequently asked questions

At AviaSim, you step into a full-size commercial aircraft cockpit for a realistic flight simulator session guided by an instructor. Our packages are based on the time you spend in the simulator, and during your session you’ll learn how a commercial airliner works, handle the controls, experience takeoff, cruising, and landing, and understand the sounds and sensations of the aircraft — all with no prior experience required. It’s also a great gift idea for birthdays, anniversaries, and any special occasion: our Discovery Flight is the easiest place to start, and the Duo option allows two people to fly together. Every package includes up to three guests for free, who can sit comfortably on the sofa at the back of the cockpit.

We also offer a Fear of Flying course, introduced more than 10 years ago, which has helped many people become more confident travelers and makes a meaningful gift for someone who is anxious about flying.

For anyone curious about piloting, our Pilot Introductory Program is very popular — ideal for kids, aviation fans, or adults exploring a potential career change.

At AviaSim, our priority is total flexibility. You are not required to commit to a date at the moment of purchase. Instead, you will receive a digital flight pass immediately after buying, which acts as your key to our online booking portal. From there, you (or the recipient) can view live availability and personally choose the precise date and time that matches your schedule.

This makes gifting entirely stress-free: you secure the experience, and they decide when to take the controls. The flight pass is completely neutral—it displays no names, no dates, and no costs.

Why we operate this way: This approach guarantees you never have to lock in a date until you are ready. It also keeps our schedule accurate and reliable. By preventing tentative ‘placeholder’ bookings, we ensure that premium time slots stay open for you when you are truly ready to reserve, rather than being blocked by unsure dates that end up unused.

Need a specific date? We want to make this seamless for you. If you have a strict schedule or need a specific day, please contact our support team. We have direct access to the live calendar and can instantly verify if your preferred time is available before you finalize your purchase.

Giving an AviaSim experience is fully flexible. Once you buy a session, a digital flight voucher is sent straight to your inbox. You are not required to input the recipient’s information during checkout.

This voucher is entirely neutral—omitting names, dates, and costs—meaning you can simply forward the email to your friend or family member. They can then follow the included steps to access our live schedule and secure the slot that works best for them. It’s hassle-free gifting!

We have centers in several cities across the USA. You can view the full list of our locations and their exact addresses by visiting the Find Us section of our website.

For the best view and experience in our simulators, we recommend a minimum height of 3 feet 7 inches (about 1.10 meters). While height often makes a difference in how much you can see and reach the controls, it’s not a strict requirement. We welcome aspiring pilots of all ages, and we’ll do our best to make the experience enjoyable for everyone! Minors must always be accompanied by an adult.

The AviaSim experience is open to everyone, with no prior knowledge needed before the flight. The flight instructor adapts his training to each individual depending on their level, and you’ll have as much fun as a real pilot!

Absolutely! You can purchase with total confidence. Buying during presale grants you immediate access to our booking platform. The calendar will simply display availability starting from the scheduled opening month (e.g., if the location is scheduled to open in March, then the first available sessions will start in March—or later if earlier slots have already been booked due to demand.).

Why book now? Securing your session during presale guarantees your priority. New locations often see high demand, so booking early ensures you get the first pick of dates, rather than risking that the opening weeks are already fully booked by the time the doors open.

We are thrilled to bring the AviaSim experience to your city. With over 15 years of expertise behind us, we are ready for take-off and look forward to welcoming you on board as soon as our doors open!

Yes, you can simply add a flight to the basket, then add it again as many times as needed—each will appear as a separate booking voucher.

Our simulators are fixed-base, and we’ve chosen this design specifically with your comfort in mind!

While “full-motion” simulators are used for professional pilot training, they are incredibly expensive and often cause motion sickness. Our goal is to make the joy of piloting an airliner affordable and accessible to everyone—without the dizzy spells!

Don’t worry, though—our immersive 180° high-definition screens are so realistic that your brain will still feel the “sensation” of flight as you soar through the clouds.