Turin: Boeing 737 Flight Simulator 30 Min Pilot Experience

Sit in the Captain's Seat & Land a 737 in Turin

You take the captain's seat in a full-scale Boeing 737 cockpit simulator for thirty minutes, with a real pilot guiding you through startup, takeoff, and landing in a scenario you choose — Caribbean, Alaska, or stormy conditions. Two companions can watch from the jump seats. The 220-degree video projection makes it feel like you're actually flying.

Step-by-step itinerary

• Receive briefing from operator
• Enter iFLY flight simulator
• Fly Boeing 737 for 30 minutes
• Perform landing approach in chosen scenario

The Experience

"You're going to feel the controls respond exactly like the real thing," the pilot instructor said as I settled into the left seat. The cockpit around you is a full-scale Boeing 737 replica — every switch, dial, and lever matches what you'd find at 35,000 feet. An operator walks you through the standard procedures: engine startup, runway alignment, throttle management. The engine's already running and you're lined up on the tarmac, so the first thing you do is actually fly.

The 220-degree video projection wraps around the windows, and suddenly you're not in Turin anymore — you're pushing the nose up off the runway, watching the ground fall away. You can choose your landing scenario: Caribbean islands with clear skies, Alaska's ice fields, a thunderstorm rolling in. The controls have real weight and resistance. A professional B737 captain sits right next to you the whole thirty minutes, correcting your approach angle, talking you through the descent, making sure you don't stall on the way down. It's not a game where you can crash without consequence — it feels like the real stakes are there, even though they're not.

Two passengers can ride in the jump seats behind the cockpit during your flight, so if you bring someone along they get to watch the whole thing unfold from a few feet away. Kids usually love it — there's no age restriction, and the physical demands are minimal; you're sitting the whole time. The simulator is wheelchair accessible, and public transport gets you there easily if you're not driving in Piedmont.

What’s included

• Thirty minutes in the captain's seat of a full Boeing 737 cockpit simulator with a real professional B737 pilot seated beside you.
• Engine startup, takeoff, short circuit, and landing at the same airport.
• One or two passenger seats in the jump seats behind the cockpit included.
• Choice of landing scenario — Caribbean islands, Alaska, or other weather conditions — with 220-degree video projection.
• The experience is wheelchair accessible and suitable for all fitness levels.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by IFly Simulator

Is this one for you?Right for anyone curious what flying actually feels like without leaving Turin, or for families wanting to give kids a real cockpit experience. Thirty minutes is enough to go through a full flight cycle, and having a professional pilot right there means you're learning actual procedures, not just playing a game.

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Top questions

Do I need flying experience to do this?

No. The operator guides you through all standard procedures. You're learning as you go, with a professional pilot beside you the whole time.

Can I bring family to watch?

Yes. Two passengers can sit in the jump seats behind the cockpit during your thirty-minute flight.

What landing scenarios are available?

You can choose from multiple options — Caribbean islands, Alaska, or other weather conditions — and the 220-degree video projection shows your approach and landing.

Is this suitable for children?

Yes. There's no age restriction, and kids usually find it engaging. They can also sit in the jump seats if they're not flying.

How long is the whole experience?

Thirty minutes in the simulator. The operator briefs you on procedures first, then you fly the full sequence from engine start to landing.

Is the simulator wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the facility is wheelchair accessible. Public transportation options are available nearby as well.

What's included in the ticket?

Your thirty-minute flight in the cockpit, the professional pilot co-pilot, one or two passenger seats in the back, and the full takeoff-to-landing sequence.