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Can anyone give me contact details for any reasonably priced jet sims for hire in the UK?
Cheers
http://www.yorkshireflightcentre.co.uk/
they have a Phantom and B737-200 sim
A7E Driver
7th Aug 2001, 15:12
Then there is BA, GECAT and FSBTI all located around London. CTC have an FTD or two. Reasonable price is another question. A Full Flight Simulator costs $11-13 million. What's a reasonable price.
I will explain what I am looking for.
I need to hire a Jet simulator that is in good working order for a couple of hours. I would be looking to pay up to £150 approx. P/h.
I have heard of a Trident sim based near Biggin but I don't know what condition it is in or even if it is still operational.
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HomerSimpson
7th Aug 2001, 17:34
It looks like someones got a sim ride! Any hints or tips who its with?? :confused:
DeeTee
7th Aug 2001, 17:43
I believe you are looking to contact Mr Andy Mattocks, who has a Trident3b, full motion, night visual simulater in....a barn near Biggin hill. Last time I talked he still had it and was putting together a Buccaneer sim as well. When I last used it he wanted £50 an hour. So get two together and practice your CRM for only £25 an hour each.
He has an extensive database of airfields including Frankfurt for those who wish to practice their ATP stuff.
Not sure if it is still serviceable, as I last used it 2 years ago.
try and call him on 07883652109
Viggen
7th Aug 2001, 17:55
Snoop - I can get you the rates for the sims at Bournemouth airport - there's a TriStar and a couple of others, we (my company) use them for corporate entertaining but they are pukka certified training sims - give me a shout at
[email protected]
Cheers DT. Unfortunately the telephone number is no longer "recognised" So if anyone else has a number for this gentleman I would really appreciate it
Homer, no sim ride yet. Just living in hope that I might actually get something off the CV's I have just sent out. This way even if I hear nothing at least I get to have some fun and if someone does call me up I'll be ready!
Thanks Viggen
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HomerSimpson
7th Aug 2001, 22:03
Snoop,
I would recommend doing the MCC if you haven't already done it. If you're looking for sim time, try European Air Charter in Bournemouth. They have 2 Tristars, a BAC1-11 and a B-727. I did my MCC on the 727, great fun!
Im not sure of the individual cost per hour though.
Regards,
Homer
BmPilot21
9th Aug 2001, 00:33
I believe Raw Data has connections with the trident sim. Might be worth giving him an e-mail. You can find it on any thread re: British European!
Oxford have a 737 200 and 300 sim. Not sure of the rates.
Speedbird1T
10th Aug 2001, 07:24
I flew the trident sim only 4 weeks ago and can thouroughly recommend it. It is still very much in use at GBP50/hr. Andy Mattocks contactable on 01883 652109.
Hope this helps
Lau Che
10th Aug 2001, 21:35
You can book an hour in any of the BA sims at Cranebank for 200 notes.
Having had a go in the A320 sim yesterday, I can highly recommend it!
Lau.
DeeTee
10th Aug 2001, 22:43
Snoop,
As has already been noted above. Despite flying a sophisticated full EICAS/EFIS aircraft myself I still hit the wrong keys.
Andy Mattocks is still working his sim at £50. Its great value and he's on 01883652109
Cheers.
Joaquín
12th Aug 2001, 06:25
So, apart from the not certified (and quite expensive) one in Harrogate, there is no other jet sim in the North??? :(
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