What Can I Expect

Welcome aboard the Deck 747! This is your 100% authentic Boeing 747-400 flight simulator experience on a genuine ex-British Airways top deck. Yes, this is the only 747 in the UK that has been converted to be a sim and it's awesome!

We are offering 20, 45, 90 and 120-minute sessions on this amazing 747 simulator at City Airport Manchester. It has been built using the actual upper deck fuselage of a Boeing 747-436 wide-body airliner, making it a totally unique experience.

This Queen of the air first flew for British Airways in 1998. After flying many key transatlantic routes (such as LHR-JFK) for the flag carrier airline, G-BYGA was retired prematurely in 2020. She was bought by the Deck 747 team at Manchester Barton Airport and now has a new lease of life as the most realistic 747 simulator you'll ever see!

Step onboard and walk past those rather fancy business class seats, past the flight crew bunks and onto the flight deck. This was, for many 100s of flying hours, where it all happened. It's an amazing feeling to think that this plane has flown back and forth over the oceans for many years and gives total authenticity to your experience.

And a 747 flight deck is quite something. With room for five crew onboard, these behemoths of the skies were legendary. And G-BYGA was actually one of the last 747s to be taken out of service.

But now this 747-400 series is back flying, albeit virtually, to the huge enjoyment of aviation fans. If you book the 20-minute experience you'll be practising three landings. Those on the longer 45, 90 and 120-minute sessions will be able to fly full sectors, even going gate to gate between your choice of airports anywhere in the world.

With the genuine 747-436 cockpit and incredible 180-degree wraparound graphics, the Deck 747 crew will ensure your 747 simulator session is fully immersive and totally amazing. Book your slot now!

When Is It Available

• Tuesdays to Sundays throughout the year
• Dates and session times are subject to availability
• Sessions are generally available between 10:00-19:00

Suitable For

• Minimum age 8
• Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult, subject to a guest charge payable when booking your date (see spectators)
• Due to space constraints most wheelchairs will not fit into the flight deck.  Users must be able to make their way unaided from the cabin into the front cockpit seat 

Spectators

• Additional person charges apply should you wish to bring someone (up to 4 extra) to come with you to share the flying in the experience or just spectate
• Prices start at £15 depending on the length of the sim packaged purchased. Full details provided by The Deck 747 when booking