Milan: Boeing 737 Flight Simulator with Real Pilot Guide

Summary

Fly a real Boeing 737 simulator in Milan with expert guidance

You’ll take the captain’s seat in Milan’s Boeing 737 flight simulator with a real pilot guiding you through takeoff and landing. Choose your dream destination on the wraparound screen, share laughs with your guide, and bring a friend to watch from behind as you try your hand at flying — nerves and all.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing that hit me was the quiet hum — not airport chaos, but this low, electric anticipation inside the iFLY center in Milan. I slid into the captain’s seat of the Boeing 737 flight simulator and honestly, my hands felt clumsy on all those switches. The cockpit lights blinked like a city at night. My guide, Marco (actual airline pilot — you can tell from his calm), grinned and said, “Don’t worry, you’re flying today.” I laughed but my heart was pounding. There’s something about holding that yoke for real, even if you know it’s a simulator.

Marco walked me through every step — throttle here, flaps there — and didn’t make me feel silly for asking what seemed like basic stuff. He let me pick any scenario for our landing approach; I went for the Caribbean because why not? The wraparound screen made it feel like we were really banking over turquoise water. At one point he joked about my “gentle” landing (I bounced us once), and we both cracked up. The main keyword here is “flight simulator Milan,” but honestly it felt more like a memory than an activity.

I brought my brother along — he sat behind me and kept whispering “don’t crash” just loud enough to break my focus. The whole thing lasted about half an hour but time got weird in there; I still think about that view from the virtual cockpit window. When we finished, Marco showed us some of the other scenarios (snowy Alaska looked wild). Walking out into regular daylight felt strange after all that intensity. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to fly a plane — or just want to laugh at yourself trying — this is it.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Fly Boeing 737 simulator for 30 minutes

• Receive briefing from operator
• Fly Boeing 737 simulator
• Perform landing approach

Top questions

Is the Boeing 737 flight simulator in Milan suitable for beginners?

Yes, no experience is needed; a professional pilot guides you throughout.

How long does each session last?

The flight simulator experience lasts approximately 30 minutes.

Can someone accompany me inside the cockpit?

Yes, one or two passengers can sit behind you during your session.

Is the Milan flight simulator wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the facility and activity are wheelchair accessible.

Do I get to choose where I land during the simulation?

Yes, you can select any scenario for your landing approach.

Are children allowed to participate?

The experience is suitable for all ages and fitness levels.

Will there be a real pilot with me during the simulation?

A professional B737 pilot will be seated next to you at all times.

What’s included

Your session includes entry to Milan’s iFLY center with access to a fully equipped Boeing 737 flight simulator. The engine is already started and lined up on the runway so you can jump straight into action alongside a real professional pilot who guides every step. One or two friends can join as passengers in back seats during your takeoff and landing circuit at your chosen airport scenario.