If you have ever dreamed of flying a fighter plane, you can make that happen at The Aviator Experience and finally cross it off your bucket list.

Yes the Mk IX Spitfire simulator is the experience you’ve been waiting for. The cockpit is an exquisite feat of engineering, featuring a sliding canopy, trim wheels, wheel brakes, flaps, and a landing gear selector. Remember, it’s a fighter jet, which means that there are also guns and cannons for you to play with.

The Fast Jet Simulator is the most realistic and exciting flight simulator available to the New Zealand public.

You can take on a range of missions, including everything from take-offs to carrier landings, all while testing your skills against the most challenging scenarios. The simulator features advanced graphics and real-life controls, making it the perfect experience for both novice and experienced pilots.

Even if you’ve never dreamed of flying, this is an experience worth diving into it.

For those who live in or near Thames, or who visit regularly, there is also Fight Club. It’s a gathering place for aviation enthusiasts to come together every 3-4 weeks and experience air to air combat simulation in a fun and safe environment.

Each Fight Club night is limited to 12 pilots and includes nearly 90 mins of flying per person. See the website for more details including costs.

While you’re in Grahamstown, don’t forget to check out the many cafes and shops on offer!

The Aviator Experience Opening Hours
Thursday • 10 am till 6 pm
Friday • 10 am till 6 pm
Saturday • 10 am till 6 pm
Sunday • 10 am till 4 pm

Other days and times by request