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Postby Mayfly » Fri Jul 30, 2010 7:58 am

Does anyone know of any companies or used any companies who allow a 'jolly' in REAL flight sims as opposed to something like FSX.

I know there is..... www.realsimulation.co.uk

and have been told of a company called Buyagift but can't seem to find what I'm looking for....

My instincts would be for fast jet - but not too sure if that would actually be more enjoyable than something like a 747!!

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Re: Real flight simulators

Postby Xplumberlives » Fri Jul 30, 2010 8:02 am

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Re: Real flight simulators

Postby Hula-Hoop » Fri Jul 30, 2010 8:07 am

As a thrill seeking thirteen year old I would choose the F4 Phantom fast jet but for the older generation :p a 747 would be able to take the strain :))
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Re: Real flight simulators

Postby Xplumberlives » Fri Jul 30, 2010 8:08 am

Hula-Hoop wrote:As a thrill seeking tirteen year old i would have to choose the F4 Phantom fast jet but for the older generation



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Re: Real flight simulators

Postby Hula-Hoop » Fri Jul 30, 2010 8:09 am

Ive edited it now Grammar police
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Re: Real flight simulators

Postby Mayfly » Fri Jul 30, 2010 8:21 am

Thanks XP - have you actually tried these or have knowledge of them?

HH you may not be in fit state to enjoy a F4 experience never mind the 747!!!!!! :p :))
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Re: Real flight simulators

Postby Xplumberlives » Fri Jul 30, 2010 8:24 am

Mayfly wrote:Thanks XP - have you actually tried these or have knowledge of them?

HH you may not be in fit state to enjoy a F4 experience never mind the 747!!!!!! :p :))




I have heard people speak encouragingly about them!
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Re: Real flight simulators

Postby Hula-Hoop » Fri Jul 30, 2010 8:28 am

Mayfly wrote:Thanks XP - have you actually tried these or have knowledge of them?

HH you may not be in fit state to enjoy a F4 experience never mind the 747!!!!!! :p :))



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Re: Real flight simulators

Postby Xplumberlives » Fri Jul 30, 2010 8:38 am

A holiday in North Yorkshire may be in order Madam!
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Re: Real flight simulators

Postby Fifties Fanatic » Fri Jul 30, 2010 8:45 am

Hula-Hoop wrote:As a thrill seeking thirteen year old I would choose the F4 Phantom fast jet but for the older generation :p a 747 would be able to take the strain :))


As a member of the "older generation" I can't think of anything more boring than a 747 or more exciting than a Phantom - pity the Phantom is at the other end of the country. :(
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Re: Real flight simulators

Postby Xplumberlives » Fri Jul 30, 2010 8:46 am

Try Flying a 747 sim into the old Honk Kong (Kai Tak) airport!!!!
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Re: Real flight simulators

Postby Fifties Fanatic » Fri Jul 30, 2010 8:51 am

I'd rather fly a Phantom towards Kai Tak following the skyline at 0 plus 50m at 400knots and going vertical half-way down the runway. :ymdevil: :ymdevil:
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Re: Real flight simulators

Postby Mayfly » Fri Jul 30, 2010 1:52 pm

Hula-Hoop wrote:
Mayfly wrote:Thanks XP - have you actually tried these or have knowledge of them?

HH you may not be in fit state to enjoy a F4 experience never mind the 747!!!!!! :p :))



Are you threatening me with your thwacking stick



Only if the thought terrifies you!!! :))
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Re: Real flight simulators

Postby Hula-Hoop » Fri Jul 30, 2010 6:59 pm

No but the thought of going soo slow as a 747 does =)) =)) =))
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Re: Real flight simulators

Postby Smudger 565 » Sun Aug 01, 2010 2:54 am

Xplumberlives wrote:Try Flying a 747 sim into the old Honk Kong (Kai Tak) airport!!!!



Try being a passenger :) :) kai tak airport!!!! looking out of the window of what Mrs Woo is cooking for tea, it was a amazing experience, god knows how the pilots did it ;) ;) ;)

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Re: Real flight simulators

Postby Stevieboy » Sun Aug 01, 2010 10:01 am

British Airways offer flight simulator experiences.

http://www.ebaft.com/fly/fse.htm

I've got a slot in one of their 777 simulators next weekend. \:D/ :-S
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Re: Real flight simulators

Postby Mayfly » Sun Aug 01, 2010 10:26 am

Didn't know about that SB thanks for the info :D
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Re: Real flight simulators

Postby Bovril » Thu Sep 16, 2010 10:11 pm

a few pics of my day... thanks to Marmite + friends ;) for organising it

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oh and thought i'd just recreate my flight at home

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Re: Real flight simulators

Postby Stevieboy » Thu Sep 16, 2010 10:37 pm

Glad that you had a good time. I'll ask Karen for a full report on your performance. ;)
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Re: Real flight simulators

Postby Bovril » Thu Sep 16, 2010 10:38 pm

Stevieboy wrote:Glad that you had a good time. I'll ask Karen for a full report on your performance. ;)


probably not that good really
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Re: Real flight simulators

Postby Mags » Fri Sep 17, 2010 9:51 am

The Concorde sim at Brooklands is up and running - minus its stilts though.
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Re: Real flight simulators

Postby Stevieboy » Fri Sep 17, 2010 11:41 am

Bovril wrote:
Stevieboy wrote:Glad that you had a good time. I'll ask Karen for a full report on your performance. ;)


probably not that good really


On second thoughts I'd better avoid the subject as she'll end up spilling the beans on my efforts. :((
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Re: Real flight simulators

Postby Bovril » Fri Sep 17, 2010 12:07 pm

please do, i dont mind if you publish her honest opinion


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Bovril wrote:
Stevieboy wrote:Glad that you had a good time. I'll ask Karen for a full report on your performance. ;)


probably not that good really


On second thoughts I'd better avoid the subject as she'll end up spilling the beans on my efforts. :((
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Re: Real flight simulators

Postby Jigsaw » Fri Sep 17, 2010 6:34 pm

Mags wrote:The Concorde sim at Brooklands is up and running - minus its stilts though.


That would be good :D
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Re: Real flight simulators

Postby Mayfly » Fri Sep 17, 2010 6:36 pm

:ymapplause: I'm pleased you got your sim Bovril!!!!!! ;)
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