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60 Min Full Motion F-18 Simulator Session

60 Min Full Motion F-18 Simulator Session

19 reviews
US$116.88 per adult
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142 Aerodrome Road Hangar 13, Tauranga Airport, Tauranga 3116 New Zealand
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Greg D wrote a review Jan 2021
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Awesome fun
Review of: 60 Min Full Motion F-18 Simulator Session
Just tried The Avaitor’s brand new Spitfire experience (the first customer on it !) What a blast ! You sit in a genuine to -scale Spitfire cockpit and fly in VR - adjusting throttle , propeller pitch and firing guns, cannon. This is the closest thing you’ll get to flying a real…
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Date of experience: January 2021
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Response from AviatorExp, Owner at The Aviator Experience
Responded 2 weeks ago
Thank you :) so glad you enjoyed it that much to write a review. Isn't it amazing how you can feel queesy even though it doesn't move :)
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Dave Clarke wrote a review Jan 2021
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Spitfire experience
I had the opportunity to get in the new Spitfire simulator today at the Aviator experience. I am a big fan of the Spitfire so it was with great interest I squeezed myself into the cockpit. I have to say it was an awesome experience, just to have a glimpse of what pilots of the…
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Date of experience: January 2021
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Response from AviatorExp, Owner at The Aviator Experience
Responded 2 weeks ago
Thank you Dave, so glad you enjoyed it. We can even teach you to start the aircraft next time to add to the feeling of excitement as you scramble for in bound fights :)
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Josh Mckay wrote a review Dec 2020
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Loads of Fun
Review of: 60 Min Full Motion F-18 Simulator Session
I was given a voucher for this Simulator session for my birthday. It was great fun and a supa experience. The staff are so friendly and helpful. Must be experienced if you enjoy a thrill.
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Date of experience: November 2020
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Martymonsta wrote a review Sep 2020
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Amazing fun!
This was the second time for me and simply mind blowing. 30 minutes flying the F/A 18 Hornet motion base simulator followed by an hour of Spitfire air to air combat only had me wishing for more. The simulation experience alone was worth every cent however it was the assistance…
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Date of experience: September 2020
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Michelle N wrote a review Sep 2020
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Brilliant experience
My Mum got to 'fly' in a Spitfire over France just like Grandad did in the war. Very special experience for her. Craig was exceptionally kind and patient, obviously very passionate about what he does. We will definitely be back! Great to see all the wonderful reviews - well…
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Date of experience: September 2020
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Response from AviatorExp, Owner at The Aviator Experience
Responded 22 Sep 2020
Thanks Michelle. It was so nice to see how moving the experience was for your lovely Mum. We look forward to seeing you all again soon - your turn next time!
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