What Can I Expect

Be the pilot of the most famous jet-powered delta-wing bomber ever, on a Vulcan flight simulator experience! 

The V bomber sim is waiting in Stockport, Greater Manchester with the sound of those four Rolls Royce Olympus engines running, ready for you to take to the virtual skies in this impressive aircraft on a 60, 90 or 120-minute mission.

The Vulcan was renowned as a high-speed, high-altitude bomber with a strategic role as an airborne nuclear deterrent during the height of the Cold War.

Once relations between Gorby, Reagan and Thatcher had started to thaw in the late 1970s, the Vulcan bomber changed to take on more of a reconnaissance role. Then, having given the RAF loyal service from 1956 to 1982, she was retired.

The nearest anyone can get to flying a Vulcan bomber now is in this amazing simulator. The experience is as authentic as possible, with an exact scale replica of the cockpit, which is fully-enclosed. And yes, it is a bit of a squeeze in there!

This Vulcan bomber sim has a fighter-type control stick and rudder bar just like the real thing. And when you're sitting there with your headset on, it might be a simulation, but this Vulcan feels realistic. In fact, ex-Vulcan pilots have been in the sim to test it and they were impressed how close to the real thing it is!

You will be discussing flight plans with your co-pilot/navigator to agree on the type of simulator sortie you'd like to tackle in the Vulcan. It could be formation flying with other Vulcans or Victors, stunt flying over your chosen landscape or how about some low-level navigation sweeps over the mountains of the Alps?

One thing is for sure, with 60,000lbs of thrust and a climb rate of 16,000ft per minute, this Vulcan flight simulator is a thrilling, high powered virtual ride.

When Is It Available

• Seven days a week throughout the year, subject to availability
• Sessions are usually between 10:00 and 18:00