AviaSim, the flight simulator that lets you feel like a real pilot

After Icare, Félix and Louis du Temple, Otto Lilienthal, Clément Ader, the Wright brothers... Join the history ofaviation by landing a plane at any airport in the world, without leaving Paris! Confused? Let us explain.

AviaSim is a Paris-based flight simulator that teaches you how to fly a commercial airliner, a fighter jet or even a helicopter. During a session lasting at least 45 minutes, you'll learn to control an aircraft alongside a real, qualified pilot, at the controls of a faithfully recreated cockpit.

While there's no guarantee that you'll be able to apply for a job with AirFrance as soon as your discovery session is over, this fun and captivating experience at least allows you to familiarize yourself with this fascinating and complex aircraft. The flight simulation is highly successful: the sounds of the aircraft are added to the digital scenery in front of you, as if you were actually there!

In front of your dashboard is a panoramic view of the airport and city of your choice. France, Greece, England, USA, India, Japan, Australia, Brazil, South Africa... Stroll through the world's airports with this simulation and fly over the world's most beautiful cities! You can even choose to fly at sunset or at night, for a change of pace.

After a short explanation phase, it's up to you to get the plane airborne, follow your course and land it safely on the tarmac. Your pilot-instructor is there to help you and answer any questions you may have about the thousand and one buttons that adorn the cockpit, but also about piloting and airplanes in general. The experience is great fun, and can put stars in the eyes of any enthusiast with his or her head in the clouds. There's even a certain amount of stress when it's time to land the plane: the simulation is larger than life!

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AviaSim also offers special courses to help you overcome your fear of flying. This several-hour training course enables you to clearly identify your fears with the pilot. The pilot then accompanies you and shows you how the plane works, so you can better master your environment. By taking control of the controls, AviaSim aims to help you tame this unknown beast that so frightens you.

The simulator offers several formulas, as gifts for yourself or for budding pilots. Several AviaSim locations are open in Paris: Bercy, Paris Nord, Paris Ouest and Paris Orly. Don't delay in conquering the skies with this unusual experience!