Spitfire simulator training courses
Take part in CAA-approved pilot training courses at Goodwood Aerodrome using the world’s only authentic Spitfire simulator built from original wartime parts.
What Spitfire simulator training involves
Before you begin your Spitfire simulator training, you’ll meet with your pilot-instructor to receive briefings about:
- The facility
- The flying equipment you’ll be wearing, such as helmets, flight suits and parachutes
- The flying techniques, procedures and emergency drills
- The aircraft’s systems
Then you’ll be able to discuss what you’d like to do on your flight. This could involve take-off, landings, emergencies, some aerobatics or all of them!
All Spitfire simulator training is delivered at Goodwood Aerodrome in the Spitfire Mk IX simulator. You must hold or have held a fixed wing pilot licence to book.
Book your Spitfire simulator training course
Get started or hone your skills with professional Spitfire Mk IX simulator training designed for licensed pilots.
Spitfire simulator initial training course
For experienced Spitfire pilots new to the simulator. Includes ground school, pre and post flight briefs, two 60-minute flights covering key emergencies and abnormals, plus training materials such as pilot’s notes and FRCs.
£4,500 (plus VAT)
Spitfire simulator annual recurrent training course
Includes ground school, pre and post flight briefs, and one 60-minute flight covering key emergencies and a rotating selection of abnormals on a two-year cycle.
£2,250 (plus VAT)
Spitfire simulator additional training
This is the hourly rate charged for the Spitfire simulator for any training required other than the Spitfire Simulator Initial Training Course or the Spitfire Simulator Annual Recurrent Training Course. This rate includes an instructor.
£1,000 (plus VAT)
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CAA approval
Sptfires.com is approved by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to give training in vintage warbirds.