Part of the thrill of a flight simulator is choosing where you fly. At 744 Experience you can head to hundreds of airports around the world from the genuine flight deck of a British Airways 747-400. Here are some of the most memorable routes to consider for your session.
Heathrow: Where the Story Ended
For British Airways crews, Heathrow was home. It is where the final two 747 departures took place on 11th December 2020, and G-CIVM's last commercial flight, from Accra, also ended there. Flying a crosswind landing back into Heathrow is a fitting way to bring a 747 home, with your instructor beside you every step of the way.
JFK: New York After Dark
Few arrivals feel as cinematic as a night approach into New York, with the city lights spread out ahead of you. JFK is a favourite for guests who want a classic transatlantic flight and the feeling of a long haul arrival. Descend through the dark, line up with the runway and touch down in one of the world's best known airports, and it becomes a flight you will talk about for a long time afterwards.
Hong Kong Kai Tak: A Landing Like No Other
Kai Tak closed in 1998, but it is still remembered as one of the most dramatic airports ever flown into. Jumbo jets descended low over crowded city streets and made a sharp turn late in the approach to line up with the runway. Flying it from a 747 flight deck is a chance to experience an approach that no longer exists in real life.
Why Every Landing Feels Real
Whichever airport you choose, you are flying from the flight deck of a real 747-400, with wide 220 degree vision and surround sound. Vibration plates and seat shakers let you feel the rumble of the runway and the shake of turbulence on the way in. Up to 3 guests can join completely free of charge in the Upper Deck cabin behind you, so the whole group arrives together.
Closer to Home
Not everyone wants to cross an ocean. Manchester and Gatwick give you familiar runways and landmarks, Shannon and Prestwick offer a different feel, and Washington Dulles is another classic transatlantic arrival. Choose somewhere you know well, somewhere you go on holiday, or somewhere that matters to you.
Make It Personal
Your route is your choice. Many guests pick the airport nearest to home, the destination of a favourite holiday or the route they used to fly. Tell your instructor where you would like to go, and they can tailor the session around it. Book a Short Haul session and choose where you land.