Simulator selection without worries
Ivo Bartoň
Director of Flight Safety ČSA, a.s.
As a captain with 15,000 flight hours on an Airbus A320 and a Boeing 737, I can confirm that both simulators are already very close to reality and meet quality standards even for flight crew training thanks to the functionality of the individual systems and authentic control forces.
About the experience
Haven't decided yet? Don't worry about the experience voucher and leave the choice to the recipient. Choose one of the three variants according to your options, which will allow you to draw an experience lasting from 40 to 120 minutes depending on the type of simulator. The advantage of this gift voucher is the choice of simulator type only when booking within up to 12 months of the voucher's validity.
This luxurious and original gift voucher allows you to fly a plane on a flight simulator, drive a car simulator or a submarine. It is an ideal tip for the best and definitely unusual birthday, Christmas or Valentine's Day gift intended not only for him ... your boy, man, man, friend, husband or father.
Simulator selection without worries
| Voucher | Price | |
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Simulator selection without worries SILVER 40min, or 60min. + 30min. |
Price3 470 Kč |
Choose
B737NG, A320, F16, F18-MR, 2× F1 for 40 minutes, or C172, F18-VR, GT3/R, 1× F1, U-BOAT for 60 minutes, plus 30 minutes of cockpit familiarization provided as an experience guide or video + a tour of all simulators + for accompanying spectators a test flight in the new Flight Simulator 2020 during the Boeing session or a Virtual Holiday on the VR Meta Quest 3. |
Simulator selection without worries GOLD 60min. or 90min.+ 30min. |
Price4 970 Kč |
Choose
60 minutes: B737NG, A320, F16, 2xF18, 2xF1 or 90 minutes: C172, 1x F18, F1, Racing car, U-BOAT plus 30 minutes of cockpit familiarization provided as an experience guide or video + a tour of all simulators + for accompanying spectators a test flight in the new Flight Simulator 2020 during the Boeing session or a Virtual Holiday on the VR Meta Quest 3. |
Simulator selection without worries DIAMOND 90min. or 120min.+ 30min. |
Price6 470 Kč |
Choose
90 minutes: B737NG, A320, F16, 2x F18, 2x F1 or 120 minutes: C172, 1xF18, 1x F1, Racing car, U-BOAT plus 30 minutes of cockpit familiarization provided as an experience guide or video + a tour of all simulators + for accompanying spectators a test flight in the new Flight Simulator 2020 during the Boeing session or a Virtual Holiday on the VR Meta Quest 3. |
About the simulator
Airbus A320
is the best-selling airliner today. It is the first civil transport aircraft that began to use side-sticks instead of the traditional "rams" for control. A huge advantage of Airbus over Boeing is fly-by-wire flight control system technology. Thanks to the many flight computers, it reduces the demands on piloting itself, and therefore we recommend the simulator for the first introduction to commercial flying. In addition, the A320 flight simulator provides such a realistic experience that even professional pilots use it for training.
Boeing 737
is a classic aircraft with traditional rams. Driving it requires attention, as there are no flight computers between you and the controls of the aircraft like in the Airbus. Piloting is thus a real challenge for aviation fans. The fidelity of the simulator with the real Boeing 737NG is phenomenal. It is used for pilot training, but also for the public. If you land with him too, you can be really proud of yourself. The quality of the trainer is also proven by the ongoing certification by the Civil Aviation Authority.
F-16 Fighting Falcon
is a multi-role fighter aircraft, fighter for short. Like the Airbus A320, it has a fly-by-wire control system with joystick control. It is an ideal gift for men, as we are the only ones in the Czech Republic to offer the opportunity to pilot the machine accompanied by a real pilot and instructor from the Czech Army, Tomáš Merta. He flies the Jas-39 Gripen and teaches military pilots in training to fly. At the same time, he helped us with the development of the simulator so that your experience corresponds as closely as possible to reality.
Cessna 182RG
is a small sports airplane for 4 people with classic steering using rams like the Boeing 737. However, unlike it, it is used as a tool for basic and advanced pilot training or flights up to 1600 km away. A big advantage of the Cessna compared to large transport aircraft is the smaller number of control elements and significantly lower speed. Due to the lower speed, you have more reaction time to correct the pilot maneuver, which is why this moving simulator is ideal for the first introduction to flying.
Virtual reality on a flight simulator
We present to you a unique novelty that we have prepared for you during the forced break with COVID-19. Experience piloting the iconic planes on a moving simulator with the new VR set released in April 2020. Its resolution is more than 4K, a 260% increase compared to the HTC Vive. Piloting an English Spitfire, a Russian Mig-15 or an American F/A-18C Hornet is so realistic that it literally takes your breath away.
Virtual reality on a car simulator
Would you be tempted to drive legendary cars such as Ferrari 250 GTO, 330 P4, Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale, Lamborghini Miura or Aventador? How about the Ford GT40, McLaren P1, Mercedes SLS AMG or Shelby 427 and many others? Try it completely differently on a moving simulator with the new virtual reality HP Reverb from April 2020, which has a 260% higher resolution compared to the HTC Vive. With this novelty, you will feel like you are sitting in a real car instead of a simulator.
Formula 1 simulator
provides a much more fun driving experience with a car. These are two cockpits of professional car simulators. Like the best simulators for F1 pilots, they are not mobile, but thanks to the 6 meter wide semi-circular 180° projection, they give the impression of movement much better compared to conventional simulators, which only have monitors and a limited range of motion and therefore very small forces compared to the real ones acting on the pilot in real Formula 1.
Submarine simulator
Individual experience for one to three people (you + your companion) with an instructor. A simplified commander gangway simulator for three people in roles (captain at periscope, helmsman at steering and weapons officer at firing torpedoes). Possibility of water seepage from three water circuits (raincoats available) or fire simulation with a smoke generator. You will cooperate with each other and sink both merchant and warships.
What you get from us
Our experienced pilots and instructors will be at your disposal, who will take care of the comfort of you and your up to 3 guests, who you can bring with you as spectators. So that the memory of your extraordinary experience does not fade, you can take away a recording of your flight filmed by a professional camera, including photos and a certificate signed by a real pilot. After the experience, you will take an interactive tour of all simulators and try Flight Simulator 2020, which is very popular among our visitors.
FAQ
How does it go?
The experience starts right in your living room: after you book, we’ll send you a FREE bonus—an experience guideand a video, which can help you prepare even better. Once you take a seat in the prepared cockpit with an instructor, the main experience time you have booked begins. Another bonus during the main experience is a 15-minute session (available on request) for accompanying guests: either a flight on Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 on an Xbox Series X, or a virtual vacation in VR (Meta Quest 3) with self-service controls. After the experience, we’ll give you a tour of our center and gradually show you all of our professional simulators. If any of them are in operation, you can take a look inside through the dedicated viewing window. For experiences on the Formula 1 and Racing Special simulators, an instructor is available, or—by prior arrangement—a professional instructor, Jan Charouz.
Can I bring a guests?
Yes, for experience vouchers you may bring up to three spectators with you; however, only the gift recipient may pilot/drive. The only exception is the submarine experience, where up to four people can take part in different roles. Last Minute offers and multi-person courses do not include spectators in the price. Spectator tickets (except for courses) above the allowed limit can be purchased on site, subject to capacity, for CZK 190 per person. Taking turns in the cockpit is allowed for accompanying guests only with a surcharge of CZK 490 per each additional person taking turns, due to the discounted pricing of longer single-person experiences and the increased wear and tear on the simulators when multiple people rotate.
What is the ideal session length?
It depends on how deep you want to go and how much you’d like to try. A cockpit time of 90–120 minutes is absolutely manageable and gives you the best TOP experience. What’s more, with the 120-minute option you can agree an individual date and time with us upon request. However, the best-selling option is 60 minutes, because it lets you repeat landings with civilian aircraft, or enjoy an air-to-air dogfight in the F-16 or F/A-18 fighter simulator. Racing simulators typically include two tracks and two cars, plus more time to improve your lap times and gain experience. Choose according to your possibilities, because you can always extend the experience during booking by paying the price difference.
Do I need any previous experience?
Absolutely not — our instructor will be with you for the entire experience and will explain everything you need to successfully master each phase of the simulation, even if you don’t review the materials we send you in advance. However, for more complex simulators such as the Boeing 737NG, Airbus A320, F-16 Fighting Falcon, and F/A-18 Hornet, we do recommend an individual pre-flight briefing for CZK 970 / 30 minutes, so you can fully enjoy your main experience.
Can I exchange the voucher for another one?
Yes, you can. The best option is to purchase a universal experience voucher, allowing the recipient to choose their preferred simulator. However, if you’ve already selected a specific experience, you can exchange it for another when making a reservation online, paying any price difference if necessary.
What about the validity of the voucher, the reservation date and the cancellation of the experience?
The voucher is valid for 6–12 months and can be extended in our online booking system for CZK 670. For expired vouchers, you need to contact us by email to arrange an extension, which costs CZK 970. The gift recipient chooses the date and time during the voucher’s validity period in the online booking system. You can cancel your booking free of charge no later than 72 hours before the experience starts. Otherwise, you can use a 50% discount to purchase a new voucher, provided you do so within one week of the original booking date.
Will I be piloting alone or with an instructor?
Yes, you’ll pilot as much as you’re capable of! However, our instructor will always be there to assist you as needed to ensure you fully enjoy the experience.
Will I share my experience with someone else?
No, all experiences are private, reserved exclusively for the voucher recipient and their guests. No one will interrupt your time in the cockpit with our instructor.
Are there any minimum age and height requirements for the applicant?
Our simulators are suitable—and therefore recommended—for guests from 12 years of age and 150 cm in height, due to the complexity of the experience and the ergonomics of an adult cockpit. They are also designed for adults with a body weight of up to 120 kg. However, we also have extensive experience with younger children, for whom the new CPT B737NG mini simulator is ideal and can be purchased as an add-on to the main experience.
Is the trainer fully moving "full-motion-simulator"?
Yes, we have two motion simulators: The Racing Special 5DOF (5 degrees of freedom: heave, pitch, roll, longitudinal and lateral movement). A 4DOF motion fighter jet simulator (F-16 / F/A-18) in VR using the new Pimax Crystal Super headset. Among our non-motion simulators with large-scale projection that still create a very convincing sense of movement are the Boeing 737NG, Airbus A320, Cessna 172, F-16 Fighting Falcon, and F/A-18 Hornet in mixed reality with Somnium VR1, as well as Formula 1 and U-BOAT. Professional fighter jet simulators are generally not built on motion platforms due to the high G-forces involved.
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Instructors
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Pavel Sochorovský
pilot
Už jako malý kluk se zajímal o letadla a obdivuje tyto stroje dodnes. Dříve stačilo lepení modelů a pozorování letadel nad hlavou. Od roku 2003 se sny být skutečným pilotem začaly rýsovat více jasněji a získal kvalifikaci obchodního pilota s doložkou IR/MEP, ATPL(A) frozen. V roce 2009 úspěšně absolvoval výběrové řízení na pozici dopravního pilota u společnosti ČSA. V současnosti se zabývá obchodními lety pro soukromou společnost, která hodlá využívat obchodní leteckou dopravu s využitím turbovrtulových letadel pro transport speciálních lékových forem.
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Denisa Svobodová
pilot
Letectví se aktivně věnuje od svých 17 let. Je absolventka Vysoké školy Báňské oboru letecké dopravy a nyní aktivně létá od roku 2018 na letadle Boeing 737 u společnosti Go2Sky. Od roku 2020 vyučuje předměty ATPL na dopravní fakultě ČVUT.
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Teodor Škoda
pilot
Létat začal v 17 letech v aeroklubu na kluzácích. Pokračoval výcvikem soukromého pilota. V roce 2020 úspěšně absolvoval zkoušky z teorie dopravního pilota ATPL(a). V roce 2021 dokončil praktický výcvik a je držitelem licence obchodního pilota-CPL/MEP/IR. Volný čas nejraději tráví v aeroklubu létáním na všem, co má křídla.
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Jan Škopek
pilot
Začal létat od roku 2013 na malých sportovních letounech k získání první kvalifikace PPL. Dále pak pokračoval v létání a zvyšování pilotních kvalifikací společně se studiem ATPL k cílené metě stát se profesionálním dopravním pilotem. Od roku 2018 létá jako první důstojník u společnosti Smartwings na Boeingu 737NG a 737 MAX8.
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Radek Topinka
autor a majitel projektu Simulation of Reality
Radek Topinka, autor projektu a majitel začal s létáním v roce 2009 v letecké škole Aviatický klub, následně pokračoval studiem ATPL na dopravního pilota. Po ekonomické krizi v roce 2010, která měla dopad i na velké létání se rozhodl naplno věnovat projektu leteckých simulátorů a v roce 2012 otevřel současné centrum Simulation of Reality na Zličíně. Věnuje se nadále aktivně provozu a rozvoji centra, ale také instruktorské činnosti.