What Can I Expect

You will be the pilot of the most famous jet-powered delta-wing bomber ever, when you climb aboard this Vulcan flight simulator! This is a totally unique experience, as it's currently the only full-scale Vulcan bomber simulator in the world.

The V bomber sim is waiting in Stockport, Greater Manchester with those four Rolls Royce Olympus engines running, ready for you to take to the virtual skies in this impressive aircraft. The Vulcan was renowned as a high-speed, high-altitude bomber with a strategic role as an airborne nuclear deterrent during the height of the Cold War.

Once relations between Gorby, Reagan and Thatcher had started to thaw in the late 1970s, the Vulcan bomber changed to take on more of a reconnaissance role. Then, having given the RAF loyal service from 1956 to 1982, she was retired. The last airworthy Vulcan, which was run by an aviation trust, flew her farewell flight in October 2015.

Now the Vulcan is firmly in its post-working years, the nearest anyone will ever get to flying a V bomber is in this amazing simulator. The whole experience has been designed to be as authentic as possible, right down to the exact scale replica of the cockpit, which is fully-enclosed. And yes, it is a bit of a squeeze in there!

This Vulcan bomber sim has a fighter-type control stick and rudder bar just like the real thing. And when you're sitting there with your headset on, it might be a simulation, but this Vulcan feels pretty realistic, to say the least. In fact, ex-Vulcan pilots have been in the sim to test it and they were impressed how close to the real thing it is for a fixed base simulator!

As with any finely-tuned military operation, you will be discussing flight plans with your co-pilot/navigator to agree on the type of simulator sortie you'd like to tackle in the Vulcan. It could be formation flying with other Vulcans or Victors, stunt flying over your chosen landscape or how about some low-level navigation sweeps over the mountains of the Alps?

One thing is for sure, with 60,000lbs of thrust and a climb rate of 16,000ft per minute, this Vulcan flight simulator is a thrilling, high powered virtual ride. And it's the only simulated V bomber experience anywhere!

When Is It Available

• Seven days a week throughout the year, subject to availability
• Sessions are usually between 10:00 and 18:00

Suitable For

• The minimum age limit is 10
• Under 16's must be accompanied by an adult on site
• Suitable for complete novices, domestic passengers or fully trained pilots

Spectators

• Friends and family are welcome to wait in the reception area

Anything Else

There are a number of additional timed add-ons and packages that you may wish to add to your experience when you book your date

Timed Add-Ons

• 15 Minutes for £25 - Choose one of the following: Cleared for Start, Three Landing Challenge, Difficult Landing, 15 Minute Friend, Emergency on Board

Media

• Small framed photo 7x5 for £10
• Video of experience on USB £25
• Large Framed Photo £55

Packages

• Silver: Cleared for Start, small photo and film £50.00
• Gold: Cleared for Start, large photo and film £80.00
• Platinum: Cleared for Start, large framed photo and film £100.00