Flight simulator in Bordeaux: our 3 best experiences

Visiting the capital of Gironde, are you looking for an unusual activity? Escape into the clouds with the best flight simulators in Bordeaux!

Bordeaux, « la belle endormie », is a port city located on the Garonne River in the midst of a magnificent wine-growing region. Here you’ll find sumptuous châteaux, charming green spaces and the famous water mirror at Place de la Bourse.

Today, we’re offering you the chance to make this your flying zone, at the controls of your own aircraft. What’s that? No, not for real, don’t worry… Generation Voyage has come up with three unique and fun activities in the best flight simulators in Bordeaux.

You can try your hand at driving in complete safety, just as if you were there. So, you’ve been reassured? Put on your captain’s uniform, carry out the usual checks, and take off immediately!

1. Discovering the subtleties of air travel

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Take to the skies with an airliner flight training course. This flight simulator in Bordeaux lets you take the controls of an Airbus A320. After a briefing, you’ll enter the cockpit.

There are countless buttons and levers! Don’t worry, an instructor will explain exactly how to use them. In fact, the activity is supervised by an instructor throughout your flight session. The simulator’s 180° HD screen perfectly reproduces a professional pilot’s field of vision from the windscreen. You’ll feel like one!

Set your precise flight plan, choose your departure and arrival points, and select your desired weather conditions. Whether it’s sunny, stormy, snowy or turbulent… just press the throttle and you’re in the air!

Four people can be seated in the cockpit, including the instructor. This activity can be done alone, or in pairs if you’re experienced: your co-pilot will assist you. No prior knowledge is required. Aspiring aviators can try their hand at it from the age of 10. One hour costs €99. If you enjoy the experience, you can opt for an additional 15 minutes of flying time for €30.

2. Immersion in the daily life of an airline pilot

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Checklist, visual checks, communications, taxiing, approach maneuvers, acceleration, takeoff… there’s a lot to know when you want to fly your own plane. Safety is paramount, and the rules will be explained to you by an experienced instructor before you start your flight.

Choose from 24,000 airports worldwide for an unforgettable experience. While remaining safely on the ground, you’ll feel as if you’re flying at an altitude of over 30,000 feet… that’s almost 10,000 meters. Solo or duo, choose from four different flight durations. You can take up to three people with you: choose your own crew members from among your friends and family.

To take advantage of this flight simulator in Bordeaux, simply present your voucher at reception fifteen minutes before the start of the experience. Participants must be at least 10 years old and over 130 cm tall.

From the discovery session (10-minute cockpit briefing for 35 minutes of flight, €99) to the full session (20-minute briefing for 130 minutes of flight, €269), AviaSim guarantees a thrilling experience. We appreciate the cancellation policy for unforeseen circumstances up to 48 hours before the start of the activity. In this case, participants receive a 100% refund!

3. Introduction to flying an airliner

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This flight simulator in Bordeaux also offers the chance to get hands-on with an A320 airliner. At the start of the activity, you’ll receive a full briefing. Helmet and pilot suit are provided.

You’ll start by familiarizing yourself with your aircraft’s controls and specifications. Then you can create a precise flight plan by choosing the conditions of your journey. Duration, destination, weather constraints, technical incidents… You can test your stress resistance by simulating a breakdown in the middle of your journey.

Your instructor will explain the best ways to deal with them and keep you calm. It’s better that way: your passengers are counting on you! Several formulas are available, ranging from 45 to 150 minutes of flight. Medium or long-haul, choose what appeals to you most… and retract the landing gear for an unforgettable experience.

Got a birthday coming up? To please a budding pilot, give them a gift voucher! Gift vouchers are valid for 12 months, and can be redeemed free of charge for over 6,000 activities! What’s more, the activity is characterized by the many options on offer.

You can ask for a video of your flight, a souvenir photo, extra flight time… Three companions have free access to the cockpit, with no minimum age required. Cancellation is free up to 14 days before the date indicated on the voucher.

Are you up for the challenge?