Join the Flying Club and learn to fly the simulator solo at special Member rates!
Once licenced, you’ll fly without the aid of a Flight Experience Instructor. You’ll be able to fly your friends, family or work colleagues to over 24,000 destinations around the world. You will be trained in all aspects of flying our Boeing 737NG Flight Simulator, following a process similar to gaining a real pilots licence for a fraction of the cost!
To gain Licence One, which permits you to conduct take-offs and landings by yourself, you will require approx. five 60 minute lessons. (Please note this is an average time and may differ based on individual competency)
How do I join?
Enrolment is easy! Simply join by purchasing a Flying Club Membership from any participating Flight Experience store. Enrolment can be done by internet, phone or at a Flight Experience store. Upon enrolling you will receive your Flying Club Pack which includes a Flying Club Training Manual, Personal Membership Card and Lanyard, Member Cap, Boeing 737 Wings Pin and Sticker. Booking lessons can be done at any time that suits the Club Member.
Lessons, Licences and Endorsements
There are two licences available. Also available with each licence are various optional endorsements (add-ons). Each licence and endorsement permits members to accomplish extra flight duties, and eventually operate the simulator for both Circuits (take-offs and landings) and Sector Flights (city-to-city flights), without the assistance of an Instructor.Note: You must complete Licence 1 before Licence 2.
Do I qualify for special rates once I become a member?
Yes, you can choose to purchase one hour at a time or buy in bulk as follows:
- One 60 minute lesson or solo simulator hire – $245.00 (Save over $50.00 per hour)
- Four x 60 minute lessons or solo simulator hire – $780.00 (Save over $100 per hour)
Licence One
Once approved, members will be capable of flying Circuits. This enables members to taxi, take-off, fly circuits and land at suitable airports anywhere in the world that is capable of operating the 737. This is great for sightseeing and honing your skills.
Time required: Approximately 4-5 hours of training and a 45 minute test flight
Licence Two
Once approved, members will be capable of flying Sectors. This enables members to fly a City-to City sector flight solo, using the replica Boeing 737 Navigation system and automation. This is the ultimate way to be the captain of a typical airline flight.
Time required: Approximately 4-5 hours of training and a 45 minute test flight
Pre-flight Endorsement
Members may elect to gain a Pre-flight Endorsement at any time during their training. This is mandatory for Licence Two, but may be completed before, during or after Licence One. The Pre-flight Endorsement involves pre-flight, engine start-up and shutdown procedures from a Cold State (when the aircraft is turned off), including how to programme the FMC (Flight Management Computer).
Time required: Approximately 2-3 hours of training and a 30 minute test flight
