Singapore: Boeing 737 Flight Simulator & Captain's Seat

Sit in the Captain's Seat of a Boeing 737 in Singapore

You take the controls of a Boeing 737 from take-off to landing in a full-motion flight simulator, with as much or as little help from a qualified pilot instructor as you want. Two observers can watch from the flight deck, and you'll leave with a certificate. The whole experience takes about an hour and includes refreshments.

Is this one for you?This works well if you've always wondered what it feels like to fly a commercial jet without the years of training — the simulator is realistic enough that your body believes it, but forgiving enough that you won't crash on your first try.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Fly Boeing 737 simulator experience

• Arrive at Flight Experience Singapore
• Sit in Captain’s seat
• Take off the Boeing 737
• Cruise the aircraft
• Land the plane

The Experience

The instructor at Flight Experience Singapore doesn't hand you a joystick and leave. She walks you through the pre-flight checks like you're actually about to push back from the gate, and then she steps back. The 737 simulator uses real commercial aircraft systems, 20,000 airports loaded into the database, and a 180-degree curved screen that wraps around you so completely that your brain forgets you're in a building in Singapore. You take the controls from the moment the wheels leave the tarmac.

The experience runs through a full flight cycle: you handle the take-off, manage the cruise at altitude, and then bring the plane down to land. How much guidance you want is up to you. Some people ask the instructor to talk them through every radio call; others want to figure it out themselves and call for help when they're stuck. The simulator doesn't judge. You can land at a real airport you know, or pick somewhere challenging — the database has thousands. The whole thing takes about an hour, and by the end you'll have a certificate with your name on it that actually means you flew the plane, even if the ground never moved.

Two people can come into the flight deck with you to watch live, and there's a lounge area for anyone else in your group where they can see what you're doing on a TV feed. Kids from age six can do this — booster seats are available if they need them to reach the controls properly. The place is near public transport, so you don't need a rental car to get there. Coffee, tea, and snacks are included, which is good because the adrenaline makes you thirsty.

Top questions

Do I need flying experience to do this?

No. The simulator is designed for first-timers. Your instructor is a qualified commercial pilot who will guide you through as much or as little as you want.

Can I choose which airport to land at?

Yes. The simulator has 20,000 airports in the database, so you can land at a real airport you know or pick a challenging one.

How long does the experience take?

About an hour total, which includes the full flight cycle from take-off to landing.

Can other people watch me fly?

Yes. Two people can be in the flight deck with you, and additional guests can watch on a live TV feed in the lounge area.

Is this suitable for children?

Yes, for ages 6 and above. Booster seats are available if needed to reach the controls.

What's included in the price?

The flight simulator experience, a certificate of achievement, coffee, tea, and snacks.

Do I need to arrange transport to get there?

No. Public transportation options are available nearby.

Are there any health restrictions?

If you have a history of seizures, loss of awareness, or other symptoms linked to epilepsy, consult a doctor beforehand.

What’s included

Your experience includes the full Boeing 737 flight simulator session with a qualified pilot instructor, a certificate of achievement, hot and cold water, coffee and tea, and snacks. Two observers can watch from the flight deck at no extra cost, and additional guests can view the flight on a live TV feed in the lounge area.