Step into the cockpit and feel the rush of being a hero in this exhilarating simulation! In this captivating experience, you will live the tension and decisions faced by Captain Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger during the historic emergency landing of US Airways flight 1549 in the Hudson River.
Your journey begins with an introduction to the controls of an Airbus A320, the same aircraft that was involved in that fateful day on January 15, 2009. The stakes are high as you only have 35 seconds to execute critical emergency checks and make choices that could save lives. Will you turn back to LaGuardia? Divert to Teterboro Airport? Or take the plunge and land in the Hudson? Each option comes with its own risks and rewards.
The experience mirrors the rigorous simulations conducted by pilots and the National Transportation Safety Board following the event. Feel the weight of responsibility as you grasp the severity of your choices and experience first-hand the pressure of flying an aircraft during an emergency situation. With each attempt, see if you can execute the perfect water landing like the legendary Captain Sullenberger, all while making life-threatening decisions that could change the course of your flight.
What's Included
- 30 minute welcome, introduction and briefing
- 60 minute flight simulator session in the Airbus A320
- In the first 30 minutes you will practice handling the A320, your instructor will show you how to fly the aircraft using autopilot and manually
- Once comfortable with the controls you will go through the 3 scenarios shown in the film
- Sessions are run by experienced, professional pilots
- The Airbus A320 has a motion platform
When Is It Available
- Selected weekdays throughout the year
- Weekend upgrades are available for a £25 supplement payable on the day
Location
- Coventry Airport, Bagington, Coventry
Suitable For
- Minimum age 14, under 18s must be accompanied on site by an adult
- Minimum height 5ft
- Not suitable for people with heart problems or epilepsy
Spectators
- Three observers may accompany you in the simulator for an additional charge of £10 per person payable on the day
Anything Else
- This experience has now been awarded a Trip Advisor 'Certificate of Excellence' for 2017 , 2016 and 2015 !