Flight Sim FAQ

How much does the flight sim cost?

$40 for 60 minutes.

Do I need any flying experience?

No. Staff get you set up and show you the controls. First-timers usually start with a scenic flight or an easy landing.

How old do you have to be?

Ages 8 and up.

What can I fly?

Small planes, airliners, helicopters, gliders and a fighter jet, at real airports all over the world. More flight games are coming soon.

What controls does it have?

A force feedback flight stick, an airliner style yoke, a throttle quadrant and rudder pedals. In the jet, the throttle has an afterburner.

Is this flight training? Can I log the time?

No. We are a flight simulator experience for fun, not flight training. The sim is not FAA-approved, our staff are not flight instructors, and time on it can't be logged or count toward a pilot license.

Can I do combat?

Combat missions are coming soon. Today the F/A-18 is for flying fast, not fighting.

Can I change flights during my session?

Yes. You can restart or switch flights any time during your hour.

What are the hours?

The flight sim keeps the same hours as the racing lounge: Friday and Saturday 2 to 10 PM; Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 12 to 9 PM; Sunday 12 to 6 PM. Closed Tuesday.

Can I use my lounge membership hours on the flight sim?

No. Membership hours are for the racing sims. The flight sim is booked and paid separately.

Is the flight sim part of a Full Lounge Buyout?

No. The Full Lounge Buyout covers the racing lounge. The flight sim is not included.

How many people can fly at once?

There is one flight sim rig, so one pilot flies at a time.

Where is it?

Inside the Academy Sim Lounge at 1421 Massaro Blvd, Tampa FL 33619. Call (813) 355-9071 with questions.