Flight Zone
Come pilot your own flight simulator adventure! Come explore, dream, and see what it’s like to be a pilot!
Our Flight Zone flight simulator is a state of the art STEM learning laboratory featuring 10 digital flight stations. Students from 5th grade to high school learn to fly an aircraft. Flight Zone is where the world of aviation and aerospace come to life.
What is it? Our Flight Zone has 6 flight simulator stations, each running the X-Plane 11 Flight Simulator program. Each station is equipped with a high end gaming computer with graphics card supporting three 27″ monitors with 2560×1440 resolution per monitor.
Who is it for? The Flight Zone training program is designed for students ranging from 5th to 12th grade who are interested in learning about and exploring aviation and/or related fields. The Flight Zone training center is open to the general public as well.
What will you learn? You will learn to “pilot” an aircraft using a professional flight simulator under the instruction of one of our experienced flight instructors. You will have the opportunity to practice taking off, flying, and landing an aircraft like a pro.
“For once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward”
— Leonardo De Vinci
Details
When?
Operating hours most days- call ahead to ensure availability.
WHERE?
Aerospace Museum of California—2nd Floor
COST?
$10 for personalized flight instruction by experienced pilot
Ask about it at the Museum Front Desk when you visit!
FAQ
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Contact our knowledgeable Guest Experience Staff to schedule a private session in the Flight Zone. The Flight Zone is currently open to the public upon availability.
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Yes! Flight Zone guests will be personally trained by one of our knowledgeable Flight Zone Instructors. This one-on-one training allows each session to be uniquely tailored to each student’s needs and abilities. All of our instructors have a background in aviation, either private, commercial, or military and are eager to impart their wisdom and passion for aviation to the next generation.
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All of our instructors have a background in aviation, either private, commercial, or military and are eager to impart their wisdom and passion for aviation to the next generation. Please read above for a more in-depth look at our instructors’ flight biographies!
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Yes, please contact our staff at tour@aerospaceca.org for more information.