AviaSim

AviaSim is a flight simulator experience company in France. Guests sit in a full size cockpit that copies a real airliner. A professional flight instructor guides them through take off, cruise and landing. The instructor explains each step, so no flying experience is needed.

The main flight is the classic option. The guest takes the controls of an Airbus or a Boeing from take off to landing. Packages differ by how much time the guest spends at the controls. A longer session adds advanced maneuvers and covers every phase of the flight.

A shared cockpit option suits couples, friends or a parent and child. Family and friends can join the session at no extra charge. They share the adventure from the back of the cockpit or beside the simulator, depending on the aircraft.

AviaSim offers an airliner experience across France. Some centers also offer a fighter jet or a helicopter simulator. In some centers, combined packs pair an airliner flight with a fighter jet flight.

Booking works with a digital boarding card. After the order, the buyer gets the card by email. It gives access to an online booking platform. The buyer, or the person receiving a gift, then sees live availability and picks a date and time. No date has to be set when buying.

The company says this avoids blocked bookings made just in case. It keeps good time slots open for guests who are ready to fly. The boarding card can be passed on to someone else, has no name on it and stays valid for 12 months. This makes it a flexible gift.

AviaSim also runs two courses. One is a fear of flying course, and the other is an introductory pilot course. The website shows guest reviews that praise the instructors. It has a help page with quick answers, a form and a way to flag a flight that is within 48 hours.