Flight Simulator in Bordeaux: our 3 best experiences

Passing through the capital of the Gironde, are you looking for an unusual activity? Evade in the clouds with the best flight simulators in Bordeaux!

Bordeaux , “the beautiful asleep”, is a port city located on the Garonne in the middle of a beautiful wine region. There are sumptuous castles, charming green spaces and the famous water mirror in the Place de la Bourse.

Today, we offer you to make your flight zone at your own aircraft. What? But no, not for real, reassure yourself... Wanderlix has uncovered three unique and playful activities in the best flight simulators in Bordeaux.

You'll be able to safely pilot, as if you were there. So you're reassured? Put your captain’s uniform on, carry out use checks, take off immediately!

1. Discover the subtleties of flight by plane

Take a high by offering you a line plane flight internship. This flight simulator in Bordeaux will let you take control of an Airbus A320 aircraft. After a brief briefing, you'll be entering the cockpit.

The buttons and command levers are countless! No worries, a monitor will explain exactly how to use them. Indeed, the activity is supervised by an instructor throughout your flight session. The 180° HD screen of the simulator perfectly reproduces the field of vision of a professional pilot from his windshield. We would believe it!

Precisely set your flight plan, choose your departure, arrival point, and the desired weather conditions. Beautiful weather, storm, snow, turbulence level... Take the gas: it is there, you are in the air!

Four people can take place in the cockpit of which the monitor. This activity can be done alone or two if you have experience: your co-pilot will second you. Moreover, it does not impose any prior knowledge. Grass aviators can try it from the age of 10 years. One hour is charged €99. If you enjoy the experience, you can opt for fifteen additional flight minutes at a price of €30.

2. Immersion in the daily life of a line pilot

Checklist, visual controls, communications, wheeling, approach manoeuvres, acceleration, take-off... there are things to know when you want to fly your own plane. Safety is essential and the rules will be explained to you by a seasoned instructor before entering your flight.

You can choose from 24,000 airports around the world for an unforgettable experience. While staying safe on the cow’s floor, you’ll feel like you’re changing at more than 30,000 feet above sea level... almost 10,000 meters. In solo or duo, choose from four different flight durations. You can take up to three people with you: choose your own crew members from your loved ones.

To enjoy this flight simulator in Bordeaux, simply present your voucher at the reception fifteen minutes before the beginning of the experience. Participants must be at least 10 years of age and measure more than 130 centimetres.

From the discovery session (10 minutes of cockpit briefing for 35 minutes of flight, 99 €) to the full session (20 minutes of briefing for 130 minutes of flight, 269 €), AviaSim provides a strong experience in sensations. The cancellation conditions will be appreciated in the event of unforeseen cancellation up to 48 hours before the start of the activity. In this case, participants would be reimbursed 100%!

3. Initiation to pilot a line aircraft

This flight simulator in Bordeaux also proposes to hand on a line plane type A320. At the beginning of the activity, you will receive a full briefing. The helmet and the pilot combination are provided.

You will start by familiarizing yourself with the controls and specificities of your plane. Then you can accurately create your flight plan by choosing the conditions of the 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 bridge and keep your calm. It's better: passengers rely on you! Several options are available between 45 and 150 minutes of flight. Medium or long-haul, choose what attracts you most... and return the landing gear for an unforgettable experience.

An upcoming birthday? To please a weed pilot, give him a good gift! They have a validity period of 12 months and are exchangeable for free for more than 6,000 activities! Moreover, the activity is characterized by the many options proposed.

You can request a video of your flight, a souvenir photo, extra flight time... Three attendants can access the cockpit free of charge, without minimum age. The cancellation is free of charge up to 14 days before the desired date, listed on the voucher.

So you're taking up the challenge?