Flight simulator available at the University of West London

If you've ever wanted to fly a plane you can now experience the next best thing at The University of West London (UWL).

UWL has teamed up with an aerospace company to offer aviation fanatics the chance to experience flying a Boeing 737 in their state-of-the-art flight simulator.

Recently upgraded with commercial airline software and flight management system, UWL’s FlightPad is one of the closest experiences you can get to flying a Boeing 737.

When it's not being used by UWL aviation students, the simulator can now be hired for personal and corporate experiences with experts on-hand to provide tips and advice.

The University has teamed up with TurnPoint Ltd to launch www.flightpad.co.uk where you can purchase a range of simulator experiences. Andrew Perkins, CEO of flightpad.co.uk said: “Whether you’re a practiced pilot, an aviation fan or looking for great team building exercise – FlightPad provides you with the opportunity to experience what it’s like to fly.” 

James Edmunds, Head of the London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism, said, “At UWL we’re training the next generation of aviation experts. We work closely with industry to ensure that our graduates are work-ready and that means providing top-class facilities like FlightPad. We already hire out the facility to big-name airlines and now the public can experience it too.

“As home to the ’Heathrow: The Journey’ exhibition, visitors will also get up close to historic Heathrow artefacts and discover how this iconic airport became the UK’s hub for aviation.”

12th August 2019