Our simulator is used as part of a broader pilot training structure, helping students build knowledge, procedures and confidence in a controlled environment before applying those skills in the aircraft.
Training in the simulator may include cockpit familiarisation, instrument interpretation, standard procedures, navigation exercises, circuit work, approach sequences and scenario-based problem solving. Because the simulator allows exercises to be paused, repeated and debriefed, it provides an efficient way to practise decision-making and aircraft handling concepts without the cost and operational limitations of airborne training.
Depending on your stage of training, simulator sessions may be used to support introductory learning, licence progression, refresher training or preparation for more advanced qualifications such as night or instrument training. Each session is guided by an instructor and tailored to your experience level and training goals.
| Component | Cost |
|---|---|
| Dual | $225 per hour |
| Solo Recency | $125 per hour |
Your session begins with a short introduction to the simulator cockpit and the basic flight controls.
Your instructor will explain the key instruments and how pilots use them to control an aircraft during different phases of flight.
Once the simulator session begins, you’ll take the controls and work through the scenario you’ve chosen while your instructor guides you through the experience.
Depending on the scenario, you may practise:
Because the simulator responds to your inputs in real time, you’ll quickly discover how challenging — and rewarding — flying an aircraft can be.
Step into the cockpit and choose from a range of immersive flight scenarios designed to suit all experience levels. From scenic harbour tours to precision landings and high-pressure emergency situations, each program places you in full control of a professional-grade simulator used for real pilot training. Whether you’re here for fun, a challenge, or to see what flying is really like, these experiences are built to be engaging, realistic, and just the right amount of demanding.
Set up on a 15-mile final into Sydney as the sun begins to drop over the city skyline. With Sydney Harbour off your left wing and changing light conditions ahead, you’ll manage your descent, speed, and alignment as you track toward Runway 16 Left.
This experience focuses on the critical final stages of flight — stabilising the approach, maintaining glide path, and executing a smooth landing at one of Australia’s busiest airports. It’s simple in concept, but far more challenging than it looks.
Depart from Sydney Airport and take to the skies for a scenic circuit over one of the most iconic cities in the world. Track along the coastline, circle the harbour, and take in landmarks like the Opera House and Harbour Bridge from the cockpit.
After your tour, you’ll return for a landing back into Sydney, managing the transition from sightseeing to a controlled and accurate approach. A great mix of relaxed flying and hands-on control.
Starting at Sydney Heads in a twin-engine aircraft, you’ll track low along the harbour, keeping tight control of altitude and speed as the city closes in around you.
The challenge builds as you line up to pass beneath the Harbour Bridge — a precision task requiring smooth handling and situational awareness — before continuing on to set up for a landing at Sydney Airport. This one is all about control, confidence, and a steady hand.
You’re established overhead Sydney Harbour at 5,000 feet in less-than-ideal conditions — cloud, wind, and limited visibility. Then the unexpected happens: engine failure.
From that moment, it’s all decision-making and aircraft handling. You’ll assess your options, manage your glide, and attempt to position the aircraft for a safe landing. This scenario introduces real-world pressure and gives a taste of how pilots are trained to respond when things don’t go to plan.
Step into the role of a professional pilot on a private charter from Warnervale to Sydney. You’ll handle the full flight profile — departure, navigation, airspace management, and arrival into controlled airspace at a major international airport.
This is the most complete experience, giving you time to settle into the aircraft, build situational awareness, and manage the flight from start to finish. Ideal for those wanting a deeper, more realistic look at what flying a real mission involves.
A flight simulator experience is ideal for:
Location
Central Coast Aero Club – Warnervale Airport.
Session duration
30–60 minutes.
Instructor
Experienced instructor available to guide the session.
Our CASA-approved flight simulator is an effective way to build confidence, refine procedures and accelerate your progress as a pilot – all in a controlled, instructor-guided environment.
Whether you’re just starting out, progressing through your licence, or preparing for more advanced training, simulator sessions can be tailored to your goals and experience level.
Simulator training is used to practise procedures, navigation, instrument interpretation and scenario-based exercises in a controlled environment. It allows instructors to pause, repeat and debrief exercises, helping you build understanding before applying the same skills in the aircraft.
Simulator training is a valuable supplement to flying, but it does not replace all airborne training. It is used to improve efficiency, reinforce concepts and prepare for lessons in the aircraft.
Yes – our simulator is a CASA-approved Flight Simulation Training Device (FSTD), designed to replicate real aircraft systems and flight scenarios, making it a highly effective training tool.
Simulator training supports your overall progression from your first lesson through to licence training and beyond. It helps reinforce knowledge, improve confidence and prepare you for each stage of flight training.
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