Experience Flight
Immersive flight experiences
Book your simulator pass at the front desk
Immerse yourself in the experience of flight with our general aviation and military flight simulators. A simulator experience is the perfect opportunity to see what’s required to fly a fighter jet, race plane, or general aviation aircraft. Take to the skies in free flight, or if you’re feeling adventurous, practice your landing skills. Our simulators are designed for both kids and adults, and require no prior experience!
OPEN WORLD FLIGHT
F-18 Hornet
Step into Pete Mitchell’s F/A-18 “Hornet” cockpit – an all-weather, twin-engine, super-sonic multirole jet designed as both a fighter and attack aircraft (hence the “F/A” designation). The "Hornet" it is highly maneuverable mid-wing fighter jet, introduced in 1983 and still active today via the updated ”Super Hornet” designation.
Launch from an aircraft carrier or training base and experience the ultimate in free flight air-to-air combat. Put the weapons systems to the tast, or practice your landing skills in our F/A-18 simulation experience. This simulator features a working throttle, rudder pedals and replica flight stick that make you feel like you're flying.
Offsite Flight Simulators
Redbird FMX
The New England Air Museum (NEAM) is proud to collaborate with Fly Lugu Flight School at Barnes Airport in Westfield, MA. As part of this exciting collaboration, NEAM has relocated its Redbird FMX full-motion flight simulator to Fly Lugu, offering a fully immersive and realistic aviation experience for people of all ages.
About the Redbird FMX Simulator
- Full-motion platform with pitch, roll, and yaw
- Realistic wraparound visuals and flight controls
- FAA- and EASA-approved for official flight training
- Perfect for introducing aviation to beginners of any age
COMING SOON
NEAM FLIGHT DECK
Coming Q4 2023: Experience a dedicated military simulation experince, with two 3/4 replica F/A-18 Hornet cockpits, full 270* wrap around screens, haptic feedback and multi-pilot connectivity. The NEAM Flight Deck will provide aviation enthusiasts with an unprecidented opprtunity to fly the F/A-18 Hornet. Simply enjoy a free flight, or pracice setting up a target on replica aircraft control systems.
TURN AND BURN
Advanced training programs will be available for the more daring military aviation enthusiast: ever wonder if you can land on an aircraft carrier? Curious how to power up and properly takeoff? How about close combat manuvers. From beginner to advanced pilot, experience the Top Gun legend at the NEAM Flight Deck
